Whiz Kid's Name: Jen Bourque

Whiz Kid's Age: 17

Whiz Kid's School: Waltham High School

Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Raised $200 for the Special Olympics Massachusetts by jumping into the icy waters for the 2011 Passion Plunge.

Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness: Jen is dedicated to many efforts that support people with challenges. She championed the Spread the Word to End the Word campaign at Waltham High School to eliminate the demeaning use of the word retarded. She organized a contest between each grade to see who could get the most pledges. During the summer,  Jen volunteer's for Waltham Youth Baseball's Challenger Division for children and young adults with disabilities.