Please allow me the pleasure of introducing you to a pretty incredible nine-year-old young man. His name is John Sumter and he is one of the youngest competitors featured on the Lifetime Network show Child Genius. John is the youngest member of Mensa in our region; he has been recognized by Johns Hopkins University for being a part of their gifted & talented program. John enjoys playing piano and swimming; he is also a red belt in karate. He also enjoys reading and started reading at age two.