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Whiz Kid: Nick Seminerio

Drake freshman organizes volunteers twice his age.

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This week's Whiz Kid comes to us from Organizing for America, where he was a youth team leader and community organizer.

NAME: Nick Seminerio

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AGE: 15

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GREAT DEED: Nick was voted Volunteer of the Year, over volunteers much older than him, by the Marin Democratic Party for the work he did for organizing for the Democratic Central Committee of Marin and for Organizing for America

Nick leads two neighborhood teams in Marin, as well as the San Anselmo Youth team. The groups work to put on events, call likely voters, and encourage residents to vote in elections. Recent work, said Nick, has been focused on working to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell and keeping healthcare reform from being repealed.

Though not yet old enough to vote, Nick has made hundreds of calls to voters and constituents, urging them to call their representative. He's trained older volunteers and led groups of young volunteers. As one of only 20 Organizing for America young interns in Northern California, Nick is now focused on getting more youth involved -- including establishing clubs at high schools. Drake, where Nick is a freshman, doesn't yet have a club.

"It's just really motivating," said Nick of the work.

KEY TO AWESOMENESS: At just 12 years old as a student at St. Rita's, Nick got involved when his mom started making phone calls during the Presidential campaign. He ended up training other volunteers and traveling to Carson City to help get out the vote.

"Nick never hesitates to take the initiative, see what needs to be done, and learn new skills to get the job done," said Patricia Ravitz, who nominated Nick.

While many junior high students might not be interested in politics, Nick has always read newspapers and been aware of world events, he said.

Along with his political volunteering, Nick also plays on the Drake Tennis Team and serves as a little league umpire.


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