Teen proves one can excel at school, Scouts and music

Jordan Donner

LIBERTY, Mo. — A teenager who played in a musical salute to the President of the United States is the FOX 4 News Reaching 4 Excellence Young Achiever of the Week. Jordan…

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    Tennis star shines off the court, too

    PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. — Regular viewers of our Reaching 4 Excellence segment on outstanding teenagers and children know we don’t…

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    Things are Clicking for Teen Photographer

    KANSAS CITY, Kan. — This weekend a select group of teenagers with terrific photography skills already will start a special…

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    Art Champion Is Challenged by Competition

    INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Teenage artists and writers are on pins and needles these days waiting for word on judging of…

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    Eudora Teen is Extreme Couponing Star

    EUDORA, Kan. — As we do our weekly Reaching 4 Excellence reports on outstanding young people, we are constantly on…

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    Teen Artist Creates Art for Autism

    OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Autism is an increasingly common yet still very misunderstood condition. People who have it, especially children,…

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    7-Year-Old Boy Is 9-1-1 Hero

    INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — As we mark the end of another season of giving, we’re wrapping up a series of profiles…

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    Eighth Grader Creates Non-Profit ‘Teens4Good’

    LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — The FOX 4 Young Achiever of the Week lives by the mantra, “There’s no age limit…

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    Much Honored Young Philanthropist Puts People First

    PARKVILLE, Mo. — As this 2012 season of giving continues, FOX 4′s Reaching 4 Excellence segment continues to spotlight young…

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    Outstanding Young Stage Performer Coming Up Big in Charity Work

    INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — As the season of giving continues, FOX 4 News continues to put our weekly Reaching 4 Excellence…

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    Eagle Scout Overcomes Odds, Helps Those with Disabilities

    OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — In this Thanksgiving week, as we begin the annual season of giving, we’re starting a series…

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    Young Achiever Excels in a Sighted World

    PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. — This weekend at a gala fundraiser, an extraordinary school in Kansas City, MO that educates blind…

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    Reaching for Excellence: Towering Achievement

    RIVERSIDE, Mo. — Next year around this time we quite likely will see a new and imposing landmark on a…