Brianna Tantimonaco was busy at the filing cabinet when we went to ask Woodruff Family YMCA Executive Director, Charlie Clifford, if he could recommend a Whiz Kid to be featured on Milford Patch.
He immediately turned toward his volunteer helper and said, “Brianna is a Whiz Kid. She's a very responsible young lady...
"Her level of maturity is unusual for a person of her age. She's been a big help and we enjoy having her here."
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The almost-15-year-old Brianna, about to start her sophomore year at Lauralton Hall, took a few minutes to speak, but promptly went back to work. As a volunteer, her chores are diverse, and she enjoys them all.
“I do everything from filing to making coffee,” she said.
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“There are some things I’ve never done before,” she added.
Brianna is also learning for the first time how a work environment feels.
“The people here are very friendly and helpful, so I enjoy volunteering here,” she said.
According to her mother, Dina Tantimonaco, Brianna is a “very well-rounded person and a joy of a daughter. She is a dedicated student and a kind-hearted person.”
Brianna has been interested in writing and dancing since she was very young. Her goal is to be a writer. Currently, she writes fictional short stories in her spare time. When asked about her favorite subject in school, she said, “English.”
