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.

Thursday, May 20th, 2021—A month away from their upcoming graduation, Syracuse Academy of Science high school students from the class of 2021 received a very special and surprise knock at the door. Who could it be? Why, Syracuse Academy of Science high school faculty, staff and administrators, of course! Each member of the upcoming graduating class received a special graduation gift of a yard sign to celebrate this momentous occasion.

As we get ready for graduation later this month, tune in this week as we continue to celebrate the class of 2021 as we highlight top 7 students of the graduating class and reveal who are this year's salutatorian and valedictorian. Congratulations, Atoms, we are very proud of you and all that you have accomplished!

Friday, June 4th, 2021—Syracuse Academy of Science high school had an opportunity to virtually interview high school Earth Science and Forensics teacher, Mrs. Coe who shared with us fun facts about herself, advice for Atoms, an item she truly cannot resist and so much more. Scroll down to read our virtual interview with Mrs. Coe as we get ready to shine that spotlight on her for Syracuse Academy of Science high school’s bi-weekly Teacher Spotlight.

Interview with Mrs. Coe

• What three traits define you? Creative, Giving, Devoted
• What is your greatest accomplishment? My family
• Best book you have ever read? Very hard question, Harpy Thyme because it finally got me reading, Black Jewels series (it’s amazing), Harry Potter (of course), and any books by Laurell K Hamilton
• What is one thing you cannot resist?(food/dessert/candy/etc.) A good book.
• If you could have dinner with one person living or dead who would they be and why? My parents, I miss spending time with them like I did when I was younger (alive). Jesus, so I could ask questions.
• What advice would you give to kids who are struggling at school? Ask questions, reach out to your teachers, we are here even if you just want to chat about non-school stuff.
• Tell us, what is something that might surprise us about you? I like hunting, fishing, playing golf, kayaking, ropes courses, and even putting puzzles together.

Thursday, May 27th, 2021—Syracuse Academy of Science high school choral collaborated with Syracuse University to perform a very moving a cappella arrangement. Over the months of April and May, Atoms learned the song, Khalid’s ‘Talk,’ an a cappella arrangement by Syracuse University student, Emery Schramm, in person and over Zoom with choir teachers Ms. Carlson and Mr. Schramm. With months of hard work, dedication and persistence, we are excited to share and release their virtual performance. Click here to watch Syracuse Academy of Science high school choir’s performance of Khalid’s ‘Talk.’