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Los Gatos Patch Whiz Kid of the Week—Adam Ryan

The key to awesomeness is always staying positive, says this precocious Fisher Middle School seventh-grader.

Adam Ryan, Age 12

School: seventh-grader at

Accomplishments:

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  • Certified scuba diver at age 10
  • Straight-A student
  • Plays trombone for Fisher Middle School
  • Almost to black belt in tae kwon do
  • Claymation master
  • Built a real Van de Graaph generator at age 10 (high-static voltage machine)
  • Mom's tech go-to guy
  • Avid soccer player
  • Manages his own eBay business
  • Has traveled to more than six foreign countries

Key to Awesomeness: "Positive is the best policy," is one of Adam's sayings.

Adam finds something of interest in almost anything, according to proud mom Diane Ryan. This keeps him focused in school and brings many friends, she said.

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"He does what's right even when others might make fun of him. He believes in helping people who are looked down upon or outcasted by others," mom wrote in an email interview.

Finding the "funny" in every situation has become a habit of Adam's, mom added, also noting that he's an ambitious student, loyal friend, and an all-around fun guy to hang out with.


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