Wednesday, June 9th, 2021—Syracuse Academy of Science high school's week-long celebration continues with its countdown of the top 7 students from the upcoming graduating class of 2021. Let's give us a round of applause to Daniel Pontello!

Class Rank: 4th

Virtual Interview with Daniel Pontello

• What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memory is probably the field trips we went on with my Congressional group. Some of the best memories at SAS for me were freshman and sophomore year with Mr. Carver. We all were able to put all our problems aside and enjoy each other for who we really were and it was an amazing class led by an amazing teacher. Being on the basketball, football and soccer teams will also always be remembered. From going undefeated and going to the dome in football to making the playoffs in basketball and making all leagues for soccer was an amazing experience.
• What are your plans for after graduation? After high-school I will be joining the U.S. Marine Corps with my friends Alonzo and Willie.
• What are your goals for the future? My goals for the future are to serve my country and to be successful in everything and anything I do.
• Who would you like to thank and why? I would like to thank my mom and stepdad, and my dad for always pushing me to be the best man I could be. I would also like to thank Mr. Carver and Mr. Serkan  for helping me get through high school whether that be school problems or personal problems, they were always there for me. I would also like to thank Coach Corn, Coach Steve, Coach Troy, and Coach Rodgers for helping me become a better athlete and a better man while providing me with a great Varsity experience that will never be forgotten.

Congratulations, Daniel, we are very proud of you and thank you for your future service for this country!

Monday, June 7th, 2021—Day 2 of Syracuse Academy of Science high school's week-long celebration as they continue to countdown the top 7 students of its upcoming graduating class, and reveal the salutatorian and valedictorian from the class of 2021. Let's give a round of applause to Kaina Vidal!

Class Rank: 6th

Virtual Interview with Kaina Vidal

• What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memory was the time we had a cultural fair and there were so many dances and music that made me feel at ease. 
• What are your plans for after graduation? My plans after graduation is to attend Onondaga Community College to study culinary for 2 years (to see if I like my decision), and then move to Florida and study for another 2 years and start my life there.
• What are your goals for the future? My goal is to become another success story to my family and to open up my own business.
• Who would you like to thank and why? I would love to thank my family, especially my sisters who have pushed me to become something more. I also want to thank Mr. Carver for listening and helping me through everything, and to help me get another perspective on my life choices. 

Congratulations, Kaina, we are very proud of you and all you have accomplished! Many Atoms, one family.

Tuesday, June 8th, 2021—Happy Tuesday, Atoms! It's day 3 of Syracuse Academy of Science high school's week-long celebration as they continue to countdown the top 7 students of its upcoming graduating class, and reveal the salutatorian and valedictorian from the class of 2021. Let's give a round of applause to Yhadia Wilson!

Class Rank: 5th

Virtual Interview with Yhadia Wilson

• What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memory is Mrs. Wheeler yelling Good Morning everyday at the top of the stairs. She always made me smile.
• What are your plans for after graduation? After graduation I will be attending Syracuse University in the fall for Neuroscience with a Pre-Med stream! 
• What are your goals for the future? I hope to be one of the first black female neurosurgeons in the world.
• Who would you like to thank and why? I would like to thank my parents & siblings for everything! They’ve always been such a great support system and I’m so lucky to have them!

Congratulations, Yhadia, we are very proud of you and wish you the best of luck with your future endeavors!

Sunday, June 6th—Join Syracuse Academy of Science high school this week as we countdown the top 7 students of its upcoming graduating class, and reveal the salutatorian and valedictorian from the class of 2021. To kick-it off, let's give a round of applause to Owyn Blue!

Class Rank: 7th

Virtual Interview with Owyn Blue

• What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite memory is playing on the basketball team and making memories on field trips for core.
• What are your plans for after graduation? My plans after high school is to go to Le Moyne College for Biology.
• What are your goals for the future? I want to become a Physician Assistant.
• Who would you like to thank and why? I would like to thank my mom and my grandparents for pushing me to be the best student and person I could be.

Congratulations, Owyn, we are very proud of you and all you have accomplished! Way to go.