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Whiz Kid: Thomas Shea

Shea will compete nationally at Skills USA.

Whiz Kid: Thomas Shea

Year/School:  11th grade/Thomas Edison and Magruder High Schools.

Accomplishment: Gold Medal Winner in Computer Programming at the Maryland State SkillsUSA Competition on March 26, 2011. His is going to Kansas City, MO to compete in the Nationals SkillsUSA Competition in June, 2011 in computer programming.

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He has earned certifications in A+ and Net +.  He is currently working on his security certification as well.

Key to Awesomeness: Shea says the opportunity to go to a school where everyone there has chosen to go there, has done wonders for his attitude towards education. He feels encouraged to pursue his own interests and goals. 

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