Sam Receives Shout-Out As Star Student In Pleasantville

PLEASANTVILLE, NY — Star Students are found in classrooms, on concert and theater stages and at debate lecterns, and out in the community doing good things to make life better for all of us.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize Star Students, and we’re working to tell the stories of these outstanding kids to their neighbors.

This submission comes from Jennifer O'Flaherty who nominated her son Sam, an 11th grader, for his courage, hard work, and positive attitude.

Star local student’s home state

Pleasantville New York

How do you know the star local student?

Mother

Why do you believe the star local student should be recognized?

Sam, who has a learning disability, could not read when he came from Yonkers school district to Pleasantville. He worked very hard on his own and now can read and write effortlessly. He has also on the principal's list for the past three years. He volunteers for Pleasantville EMT and school functions.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star local student?

Never feels bad for themselves, always thankful for what they have. Positive attitude all the time.

Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Sam!

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