Wednesday, June 9th, 2021—Syracuse Academy of Science high school senior Willie Jennings was selected by Section III coaches and Syracuse.com staff for the 2021 All-CNY small school football team. Students from all across Central New York, compete and work hard throughout their season for a chance to be selected for this team.
Syracuse.com virtually interviewed each of the student athletes who made the 2021 All-CNY small school football team. Check out the virtual interview with Willie Jennings below.
Virtual Interview with Willie Jennings
- School: Bishop Ludden/SAS
- Class: Senior
- Position: Defensive back
- Height, weight: 5-11, 179
- Season stats: 165 receiving yards, 5TDs, 19 tackles, 3 INTs
- What’s next: Prep school.
- Who (or what) inspires you? My little brother, Radames. He tells me every day how great I can be.
- Most treasured possession: Necklace from my grandma.
- Food I refuse to eat: Sushi.
- Favorite teacher and class: Mr. Dwyer and gym
- What will you most remember for this pandemic season? I will remember the cold three-hour practices we had to work through and the coach wouldn’t let us go home early.
Click here to meet the other student athletes on the 2021 All-CNY small school football team. Congratulations, Willie, we are very proud of you and all that you have accomplished both in the classroom and on the football field.
Friday, June 18th, 2021—Syracuse Academy of Science virtually interviews high school Special Education teacher, Mrs. Hicks for its bi-weekly Teacher Spotlight. During our interview, Mrs. Hicks shared with us fun facts about herself, like she used to play the snare drum in marching band, her greatest accomplishment, advice for the Atoms and so much more. Scroll down to read our virtual interview with Mrs. Hicks as we get ready to shine that spotlight on her for Syracuse Academy of Science high school’s Teacher Spotlight.
Interview with Mrs. Hicks
- What three traits define you? Dedicated, Authentic, Flexible
- What is your greatest accomplishment? my family - husband of 35 years and 4 grown children - 3 grandchildren
- Best book you have ever read? The Bible
- What is one thing you cannot resist?(food/dessert/candy/etc.) You mean I have to pick one? Pizza, cake, and chocolate.
- If you could have dinner with one person living or dead who would they be and why? Anne Sullivan - taught a deaf and blind girl to communicate before there was ASL. Used fingerspelling to teach her and Helen Keller, and went on to be a successful speaker, author and inspiration. As a teacher, I can't think of a more difficult situation than someone who has no language skills and yet she learned; and learned well.
- What advice would you give to kids who are struggling at school? Plan to grow, work at it, and take advantage of all of the support who are here for you.
- Tell us, what is something that might surprise us about you? I was good at sports when I was in school - especially basketball. I played the snare drum in marching band. - pick one
Wednesday, June 16th, 2021—Hats off to the upcoming Syracuse Academy of Science high school graduates in the Class of 2021! This past year is certainly one that all students, parents, teachers, faculty and staff will remember, and one that will go down in history.
To celebrate all that these students have accomplished not only this year, but over their academic career, syracuse.com has published the list of graduates from over 60 schools in the Central New York area. In addition, they have highlighted the valedictorian and salutatorian, as well as, included commencement information. We invite you to click here to help us celebrate the Atoms from the soon to be graduating Class of 2021!
Wednesday, June 9th, 2021—Syracuse Academy of Science 10th grade high school student, Ranelle Duncan-Letts submitted one of her many masterpieces into the nationwide 2021 Congressional Art Competition. This competition is sponsored by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and gives young artists the opportunity to showcase their talent. Winning pieces from each Congressional District are displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
Recently, Ranelle was recognized by U.S. Congressman John Katko for her submission to the 2021 Congressional Art Competition. Her art piece is called, "Anunnaki Goddess," which is 20" x 26" and was created using the mediums of both charcoal and graphite.
Congratulations, Ranelle, this is a beautiful masterpiece and an incredible honor! We are very proud of you.
Saturday, June 12th, 2021—This past weekend, hundreds of thousands of high school students across the United States and 83 countries around the world competed in this year’s virtual international STEAM competition, Genius Olympiad. With over 2,400 projects submitted and only 1,245 projects selected, we are excited to share that Syracuse Academy of Science high school student, Ermine Reddock was one such student who was selected to participate in this year’s competition.
At Genius Olympiad, students are required to submit their STEAM project for consideration in the following categories: Science, Writing, Business, Art, Music, and Short Film. High school Atom, Ermine submitted a mixed media diptych project for consideration in the Art category.
We are excited to share that Ermine's project, "Beauty through the Decay," received the bronze award at Genius Olympiad. In addition, Ermine received a $15,000 scholarship to Rochester Institute of Technology! Congratulations, Ermine, we are very proud of you!