Tuesday, April 5th, 2022—This bright young business owner, Shawni Davis, spoke with the Syracuse Academy of Science high school Atoms, as part of its Career Exploration series, about her impressive career as a female electrician and being the CEO of Luminary Electrical.

As a Syracuse native and alumna of Henninger High School, Shawni is the first African-American woman to become a master electrician in Syracuse, NY. She began her career as an electrician at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and later received an Unlimited Master's License and created Luminary Electrical Contractor, LLC. She dreams of changing the industry by creating a business that reflects a diverse and inclusive workforce that possesses the same skills as those who dominate leadership in the industry today. 

Thank you, Shawni, for participating in Syracuse Academy of Science high school's Career Exploration Series and speaking with the Atoms about an electrician and business owner career. 

Friday, April 1st, 2022—It's music to our ears as we share that the Syracuse Academy of Science high school band and choir recently traveled to Albany, New York, to perform in the 'Music in Our Schools Month.' Students performed various pieces from diverse time periods to celebrate the importance of music education. Following their performance, Atoms also had an opportunity to tour the State Capitol and meet with State Senator Rachel May.

Saturday, April 16th, 2022—Hoop, there it is! Syracuse Academy of Science high school's 3^rd Senior Spotlight.

Join us throughout the remainder of the school year as we highlight various members of the Class of 2022 with our Senior Spotlight Series. Let us welcome and introduce Ronaysha Machuca!

Interview with Ronaysha

• What is one major accomplishment you had in your senior year of high school? Getting accepted to colleges.
• What are your goals for after high school? Attending college or maybe joining the military
• Name one person that inspires you? Myself
• What advice would you give to the next senior class? Don't slack because once you start, you can't stop
• Where do you see yourself in five years? Not sure
• If you could have dinner with any person living or dead, who would they be and why? My grandmother, to see what she thinks of me
• Name three traits that describe you? Outgoing, Empathetic, Passionate
• What is your favorite hobby? Cooking/Baking
• What is a hidden talent that no one or only a few people know about you? Singing
• What is your favorite memory of SAS? My last game in JV Basketball

Friday, March 11th, 2022—Creepy crawlers, bugs and insects - the 2^nd-grade students in Mrs. Bloss’ class at Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school are sending you ‘bugs’ and kisses.

As the Atoms prepared for their science lesson on insects, each student received their very own mealworm ‘pet.’ For this science experiment, Atoms were required to observe and record any and all daily changes to learn about the mealworm’s life cycle. Not to be out done, the Atoms also learned about the life cycle, anatomy and unique structure of crickets.