Friday, June 11th, 2021—Alright Syracuse Academy of Science, are you ready to hear who this year's Salutatorian is for the soon to be graduating class of 2021?! Let us give a nice round of applause to Umesh Dahal.

Class Rank: 2nd

Virtual Interview with Umesh Dahal

• What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite memory from high school was playing my first game for the soccer team.
• What are your plans for after graduation? My plan after graduation is to get a bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh in cybersecurity.
• What are your goals for the future? My goals for the future are to be successful and be happy.
• Who would you like to thank and why? I would like to thank my parents, sister, Mr. Zengin, and Mr. Altin.

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

Thursday, June 10th, 2021—It's Thursday Atoms, and one day closer to finding out who are the Salutatorian and Valedictorian from the Class of 2021. In the meantime, let us celebrate and give a round of applause to Karl Russo, who is ranked 3^rd in his class at Syracuse Academy of Science high school.

Class Rank: 3^rd

Virtual Interview with Karl Russo

• What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memory was learning a new language and being able to successfully use it during a school trip.
• What are your plans for after graduation? I plan to attend the University at Buffalo for Architecture and later get a job as one. 
• What are your goals for the future? My goals are to complete college, become an architect, and make enough money to pay my family back for everything they've done.
• Who would you like to thank and why? I would like to thank my family, especially my Mom, Dad, and Brother. Also my teachers, especially Mr. Zengin, Mr. Deniz, Mr. Dwyer, and Mr. Serkan.

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!

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!