Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022—Remember, Graduation is not the end, but simply the beginning! On Wednesday, June 22^nd, parents, family, and friends filled the bleachers at Onondaga Community College’s SRC Arena to celebrate Syracuse Academy of Science High School’s 16^th Annual Commencement Ceremony honoring the graduates from the Class of 2022.

During their commencement ceremony, Syracuse Academy of Science high school welcomed the keynote speaker New York State Assemblymember Pamela Hunter, the Valedictorian Address from Zyaira Bullock, and the Salutatorian Address from Tahirah Abdul-Qadir. In addition to these speakers, Syracuse Academy of Science high school welcomed SANY Superintendent Dr. Tolga Hayali, and President of Terra Science and Education, Dr. Fehmi Damkaci, who presented students with a Terra Foundation Scholarship.

Congratulations to the following Terra Foundation Scholarship recipients:  Zachary Allen, Ali Barbour, Zyaira Bullock, Chan Gutierrez-St. John, Jasmine Jones, Aneesha Millhouse, Ermine Reddock, Michael Scheer, Meenal Shojaian, Naomi Turner, and Steeve Tussing.

In addition to the Terra Foundation Scholarship recipients, we want to congratulate Tahirah Abdul-Qadir, Naomi Turner, and Ermine Reddock on receiving the New York State Scholarship for Academic Excellence. We also want to congratulate Tahirah Abdul-Qadir on receiving the United States Congressional Award Gold Certificate.

This year, the Class of 2022 received a combined total of over $1.6 Million in scholarships!!!

Concluding the presentation of the diplomas and awards, Makayla Hutchinson, a member of the Class of 2022, led her fellow students in the moment they all have been waiting for, the infamous tassel transfer! 

Congratulations to the Class of 2022! With strong wings, you fly from Syracuse Academy of Science high school to achieve the dreams you could only imagine. Always remember that we are Many Atoms, One Family! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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Monday, May 23rd, 2022—Syracuse Academy of Science high school hosted its annual Spring Concert and Art Show in May. Throughout the event, guests watched an incredible performance from the high school choir, who sang songs in three languages with a 'flower' spring theme and collaborated with the band to perform Bill Withers' hit song, 'Lean on Me.' 

In addition to the choir and band performance, the Syracuse Academy of Science high school band students received awards for the most improved, leadership, and best overall musician.

Guests also had an opportunity to view the impressive artistic skills of students in grades 8^th -12^th. The art pieces ranged from independent study projects to printmaking. 

We want to thank Wegmans for supporting the arts and for donating refreshments for guests to enjoy following the concert.

Monday, July 4th, 2022—Red, White, and Blue, we wish a happy 4^th of July to You! We hope all our Atoms have a happy, healthy, and safe Independence Day. Below are some fun facts about the 4^th of July.

• There are approximately 16,000 Independence Day fireworks displays that take place each year.

• Americans typically eat 150 million hot dogs on Independence Day, "enough to stretch from D.C. to L.A. more than five times," according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council.

• The 50th star was added to the American flag on July 4th, 1960, to symbolize Hawaii's admission as the U.S.'s 50th state.

• Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is held annually on July 4th. In 2018, champion Joey Chestnut ate 74 hot dogs with buns in just 10 minutes.

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022—Syracuse Academy of Science middle school 7^th-grade Atoms wrap up the school year in style with a friendly game of Dodgeball. Each class participated in this fun yet competitive tournament. It's safe to say the Atoms in 7C must have been practicing the 5 D's of Dodgeball (dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge) from the movie Dodgeball as they proved to be victorious!