CLYMER — Clymer Central School District recently announce its “Pirate Pride” students of the third quarter.

The K-3 student of the third quarter is first-grader Paisley Harvey. She is the daughter of Craig and Erica Harvey. Her favorite school activities are math, music and recreation. After school, she likes to play with her sisters, play Mario Kart, go swimming, ride bike, play basketball and jump on the trampoline. Her hobbies are swimming and gymnastics. When Paisley grows up, she would like to become a teacher. “Caira” is her hero because, as Paisley says, “she helps me with my math and helps me with back handsprings and windmills.” Paisley was nominated and selected because she demonstrates, perseverance, integrity, discipline and endurance during this COVID pandemic. She has pushed beyond expectations in all areas.

The 4-6 student of the third quarter is sixth-grader Elliana Bodamer. She is the daughter of David and Kristina Bodamer. Elli’s favorite school activities are ELA, social studies and gym. When she gets home from school, she enjoys softball, basketball and volleyball. Her favorite hobbies are softball, basketball, reading, writing, horseback riding, family history and spelling. When asked who her hero is, she responded, “Jennie Finch because she is a great softball player and pitcher. My grandparents are also my heroes because they taught me horseback riding and to love horses. They are also super sweet and kind.” Elli was nominated and selected because she has always been a positive leader in Elementary Chorus and in general music. She was given six composers to complete for general music which would have taken most students 6 weeks to complete. Without any prompting, she completed all six within the first week. That shows self-motivation and perseverance. Her quality of work is above and beyond the call of duty.

The 7-9 student of the third quarter is eighth-grader Ishmael Martin-Lacayo. He is the son of David Martin and Dorcas Lacayo. In school, he participates in cross country. In his community he participated in a church Fall Festival run and cleaning parks. He came in first and third place in a science fair. He enjoys mowing lawn for fun. Ishmael would like to attend college and become a commercial pilot. Ishmael was nominated and selected because he has persevered during online instruction 100%. He has turned in all of his projects on time and shown extraordinary effort in his work. He also completed the extra credit work to go above and beyond what is expected of him. Before going online, he was dedicated to working, showing respect for his classmates and teacher and is a model for what you would label as a “student of the quarter.”

The senior student of the third quarter is Rebecca Sullivan. She is the daughter of Marlena Franco and Brian & Sara Sullivan. In school, she participates cross country, track and field, High School Quiz Bowl, National Honor Society, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Student Government: class treasurer, vice president of the Music Council. In her community she participates in 5&2 Ministry packing food, Chautauqua County Footsteps Ministry. Her awards, recognitions and accomplishments include JCC College Connections Student of the Year, Davidson Distinguished Scholars Award, Presidential Scholarship from SUNY Oswego, Class of 2020 Salutatorian. Rebecca’s hobbies include kayaking, reading and painting. Rebecca plans on attending SUNY Oswego where she will obtain her undergraduate and graduate level of schooling for cognitive science. Upon graduating, she may study abroad for a semester, and find a job as a clinical research analyst, with her specialty being neuroscience. Rebecca was nominated and selected because she comes into the classroom ready to learn with the materials she needs to succeed.