Patch Whiz Kids of the Week: Cornelia Burman and Yinka Alawode

Cornelia Burman and Yinka Alawode, both are 11 years old

British School of Washington

Accomplishment:

Cornelia is the Primary School deputy head girl and Yinka is the primary school deputy head boy. Both recently were the personal guides for His Royal Highness, Prince Michael of Kent as he toured the British School of Washington.

Cornelia also sings in the Girl’s choir, attends Japanese, Spanish and writing clubs and out of school attends Swedish School.

Yinka is member of the boys choir, the AdHoc Ensemble and plays soccer out of school.

Key to Awesomeness:

Cornelia: I love learning new languages and new things, I always try to do what I am supposed to do. Meeting HRH Prince Michael was very special, not a lot of people get to do that. I have travelled a lot and learned a lot by travelling. I’m originally from Sweden and have lived in Stockholm, The Hague and now Washington, D.C. My message to others would be, make friends quickly, enjoy being with them and learn the languages of where you are living.

Yinka: I’m cheerful, I get involved  and I’m always willing to do new and different activities, I really like helping and volunteering. When HRH Prince Michael visited, it felt good that he talked to me, I learned about him and he was not like I thought he would be; he talked a lot. I think my friends were happy for me, but I know they would have wanted to do what I was doing. I’ve been to lots of different places and experienced lots of different things; it makes you more open. I’ve lived in Washington, D.C. and Bahrain. My message to others is to take chances, get involved, make friends and if there is any sort of opportunity, take it!