Wednesday, June 15th, 2022—It was a 'ball in' day at Syracuse Academy of Science elementary and middle school, as Syracuse Academy of Science high school alumni and Syracuse University basketball guard Syrmir Torrence visited his alma mater.
This basketball legend paid a visit to his former teachers, who have impacted his life. Symir also posed for pictures with the Atoms, signed autographs, and gave high-fives and fist bumps. The students were very excited to meet Symir!
It's always exciting when alumni Atoms visit their alma mater. We wish Symir the best of luck with his upcoming Senior year at Syracuse University. We look forward to seeing him dominate on the basketball court and lead the Orange to victory.
We are many Atoms, One Family
Tuesday, May 31st, 2022—As the Syracuse Academy of Science high school students from the Class of 2022 prepare for that infamous walk to receive their diplomas, they first take a short walk to where it all started: elementary school.
The graduating seniors from the Class of 2022 donned their caps and gowns and walked through Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school halls for the Atoms in grades K-4 to see and cheer them on. This time-honored tradition allows our Elementary Atoms to see what they can strive for and look forward to. It is also a fun and sweet reminder for our Seniors to see where it all started.
To celebrate, elementary school teachers and students decorated and made signs to congratulate the seniors on their hard work and accomplishments.
There was a bittersweet moment when the Dean of Elementary, Meghan Miller, took a picture with the seniors she taught in her 3rd-grade class!
We wish our Class of 2022 the best of luck with their upcoming graduation and future endeavors!
Thursday, June 16th, 2022—As the 2021 - 2022 school year wraps up, just a few things are left on the minds of the Class of 2022. Let us give a warm welcome as we introduce this 'Slam-Dunk' senior, Alexius Pierce, to Syracuse Academy of Science high school's Senior Spotlight series.
Interview with Alexius Pierce
- What is one major accomplishment you had in your senior year of high school? Scoring my 1,000 points
- What are your goals for after high school? Become a pediatrician
- Name one person that inspires you? My mother
- What advice would you give to the next senior class? You only get one high school experience, don't let anyone ruin it!
- Where do you see yourself in five years? Going to med school
- If you could have dinner with any person living or dead, who would they be and why? My brother, just because I would love to tell him, I'm going to make it and all the accomplishments I wish he was here for.
- Name three traits that describe you? Caring, Hard Working, Strong.
- What is your favorite hobby? Watching movies or playing basketball
- What is a hidden talent that no one or only a few people know about you? I can draw.
- What is your favorite memory of SAS? Going to states in the 8th grade.
Friday, June 3rd, 2022—As the Regents Exams kick off today, the Syracuse Academy of Science high school students were busy preparing, studying, and taking much-needed 'brain break,' or study break.
As a stress relief from all the 'exam cramming' students in grades, 8 -11th participated in an Uno tournament. Atoms played in a bracket system where the first two winners from each of the four groups advanced to the next round. These eight students would then play three final games with prizes awarded to students who placed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
Congratulations to the following Uno tournament winners.
1st Place: Theo Simon
2nd Place: Ar'Dierre Reed
3rd Place: Ibrahim Abdul-Qadir
Thank you to everyone who helped make this tournament possible! We wish all of our students the best of luck on their Regents Exams. You got this, Atoms!
Friday, April 8th, 2022—Syracuse Academy of Science high school ‘future scientists,’ Miguel Mathis and Makayla McMullen receive an opportunity of a lifetime when their project about Microbial Fuel Cells was the only one selected to attend and present their research at the CNY Energy Symposium.
Lab partners, Mathis and McMullen, have been working on their Microbial Fuel Cells to develop portable electricity using dirty and recyclable materials. Throughout the symposium, students met and networked with companies and scientists worldwide and attended workshops.
The highlight of this experience for Miguel and Makayla was the opportunity to meet many distinguished scientists, learn about their work, and hear about their attitudes towards life.
Congratulations, Miguel and Makayla, on being selected to participate in the CNY Energy Symposium. This is an incredible honor, and we are all very proud of you!