Whiz Kid: Dylan Costanzo

Name: Dylan Costanzo

Age: 4

School: Deer Run Elementary School, Little Jackets

Accomplishment: Courtesy to others during his "Shining Star" week. A member of Little Jackets, a before- and after-school care program, Dylan was given extra duties as last week's Shining Star.  A new child gets to be the Shining Star each week, said Little Jackets teacher Cindy Villecco. Dylan led his class on a tour of the hallways, helped his teacher clean up after activities and was just generally a nice guy.

"He is a friend to everybody in the hallway," Villecco said. 

Other Interests: Dylan loves sports, especially baseball and wrestlng. He takes youth wrestling classes and idolizes WWE strong man, John Cena.

Key to Awesomeness: Dylan has always been like that, explained his mother, Linda Cicarella, who works in the Town Assessor's Office. He finds it easy to make friends, is very playful and is always volunteering to help his teachers.

Quote from Dylan's mom: "I thought I was done with all this (raising kids), but he is such a joy to watch ... I think what is special about him is how outgoing he is." 

Quote from Dylan: “I like to help them play,” Dylan said of his peers at Deer Run.