Whiz Kid: Timothy Schneider

Name: Timothy Schneider
School: Bethel High School, 12th grade
Accomplishment: Winning the Western Connecticut Superintendent Award; one of the highest honors that can be bestowed on a student in the State of Connecticut.

Key to Awesomeness:
The following was released by BHS principal Dr. Pat Cosentino:

"Timothy Schneider is an exceptionally accomplished student. Tim truly exemplifies the ideal student. He displays outstanding scholarship, leadership, character and service. Tim is an independent, hard working, and strong willed young man who strives to make a difference in the world.  

"As a result of these qualities, he has the respect of his teachers, coaches, and peers and several members of his community. He is a leader in the classroom, and a role model for others by his hard work and his eagerness to always help other students.

:Tim is a young man who radiates enthusiasm for life and learning. Tim’s greatest qualities are those that are intangible, but come through when you meet him. He has a sincere warmth and compassion for humanity that is evident through the tireless giving of his time to support several activities for the Bethel High School and the surrounding community. He is an integral member of the Friendship Club, and always enjoys the interactions and activities that are involved in being part of the club.  He was the recipient of the 2009 People’s Choice award for being a model student and dedicated classmate.

"Tim has successfully and consistently challenged himself. Tim loves sports, and is the respected manager for the BHS Football, Baseball and Wrestling teams.  He delights in sharing stories and statistics involving his beloved New York Mets!  He can regularly be sighted wearing his BHS team jersey on “game days” and his Mets attire on every other day of the school year.

"Tim participates in a work experience at Bethel Health Care where he deliverers the mail and brightens the spirits of the residents that he visits. He also holds a job at Ace Hardware and has been given glowing reviews from his supervisor for his strong work ethic, and attention to task completion.

"Tim Schneider is the quintessential well-rounded student. He has proven himself as an exemplary student and, equally important, as an exceptionally fine person with a strong sense of community and an enthusiastic passion for learning and growth.  The compilation of these qualities will only be enhanced by the opportunities that lie ahead for him."