Barnes I.S. 24 in Great Kills is one of Staten Island 's intermediate schools ( grades 6 – 8 ) , named for the local educator and civic activist Myra S. Barnes ( 1880 – 1962 ) . Dubbed the " Fighting Lady " , she was well known for highlighting Staten Island issues to the New York City government . Firefighter Scott Davidson , lost in the September 11 attacks of 2001 , attended I.S. 24 , and is one of 29 local victims memorialized by an eternal flame at St. Clare 's Church , the neighborhood 's prominent Catholic parish
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Great Kills, Staten Island