Friday, May 20th, 2022—Dancing, Fashion, Art, Music, International Cuisine, and more as Syracuse Academy of Science high school embraced cultures worldwide at its 2022 Cultural Fair.

Colorfully decorated with artwork from the Atoms, tri-fold boards from countries all around the world, and music filled the gymnasium as students proudly shared authentic cuisine that represented their countries' cultures and traditions.

Throughout the Cultural Fair, Atoms put on performances of dancing, singing, and music. Students sang songs in Spanish, performed a Bachata dance, and played the steel drums. No Culture Fair is complete without a fashion show, of course! Students showcased traditional clothing native to their countries' cultures and traditions.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible and to the students who donated their time and talent to teach us about their families' cultures and traditions. We are many Atoms, One Family. Please click here to visit our Facebook page to view additional pictures from Syracuse Academy of Science high school's Cultural Fair event.

Tuesday, June 21st, 2022—As Syracuse Academy of Science high school's Class of 2022 prepares to move those tassels, let us introduce our next senior, J'Viona Baker, to the Senior Spotlight series.

Interview with J'Viona Baker

• What is one major accomplishment you had in your senior year of high school? Getting into colleges
• What are your goals for after high school? To continue my education in college and later become an OBGYN
• Name one person that inspires you? My mom (Javonia Baker)
• What advice would you give to the next senior class? Take advantage of the extra time you have to apply, look for schools, and make sure you take care of everything you need so your senior year will go smoothly. Don't slack and stay disciplined because it's easy to fall behind but even easier your senior year. 
• Where do you see yourself in five years? In five years, I see myself still in college.
• If you could have dinner with any person living or dead, who would they be and why? I would have dinner with my grandpa. I miss him and my family and friends because I love them, and they encourage me to be better and work harder.
• Name three traits that describe you? Honest, reliable, and independent.
• What is your favorite hobby? Working out & volunteering
• What is a hidden talent that no one or only a few people know about you? My friends think I can sing just very lowkey 
• What is your favorite memory of SAS? My favorite memory of SAS is participating in the culture fair with Naomi, Ermine, and Meenal. Every year we would dance, and it was just a fun/funny experience.

Sunday, June 19th, 2022—Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there—whether you're a dad or like a dad. Your love is the greatest and most precious gift in the world.

In honor of Father's Day, we want to take this moment to wish all fathers a happy Father's Day. Thank you for all that you do in your Atoms' life. Happy Father's Day!

Wednesday, June 15th, 2022—It was a 'ball in' day at Syracuse Academy of Science elementary and middle school, as Syracuse Academy of Science high school alumni and Syracuse University basketball guard Syrmir Torrence visited his alma mater.

This basketball legend paid a visit to his former teachers, who have impacted his life. Symir also posed for pictures with the Atoms, signed autographs, and gave high-fives and fist bumps. The students were very excited to meet Symir!

It's always exciting when alumni Atoms visit their alma mater. We wish Symir the best of luck with his upcoming Senior year at Syracuse University. We look forward to seeing him dominate on the basketball court and lead the Orange to victory. 

We are many Atoms, One Family

Tuesday, May 31st, 2022—As the Syracuse Academy of Science high school students from the Class of 2022 prepare for that infamous walk to receive their diplomas, they first take a short walk to where it all started: elementary school.

The graduating seniors from the Class of 2022 donned their caps and gowns and walked through Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school halls for the Atoms in grades K-4 to see and cheer them on. This time-honored tradition allows our Elementary Atoms to see what they can strive for and look forward to. It is also a fun and sweet reminder for our Seniors to see where it all started.

To celebrate, elementary school teachers and students decorated and made signs to congratulate the seniors on their hard work and accomplishments.

There was a bittersweet moment when the Dean of Elementary, Meghan Miller, took a picture with the seniors she taught in her 3^rd-grade class!

We wish our Class of 2022 the best of luck with their upcoming graduation and future endeavors!

Thursday, June 16th, 2022—As the 2021 - 2022 school year wraps up, just a few things are left on the minds of the Class of 2022. Let us give a warm welcome as we introduce this 'Slam-Dunk' senior, Alexius Pierce, to Syracuse Academy of Science high school's Senior Spotlight series.

Interview with Alexius Pierce

• What is one major accomplishment you had in your senior year of high school? Scoring my 1,000 points 
• What are your goals for after high school? Become a pediatrician
• Name one person that inspires you? My mother
• What advice would you give to the next senior class? You only get one high school experience, don't let anyone ruin it!
• Where do you see yourself in five years? Going to med school
• If you could have dinner with any person living or dead, who would they be and why? My brother, just because I would love to tell him, I'm going to make it and all the accomplishments I wish he was here for.
• Name three traits that describe you? Caring, Hard Working, Strong.
• What is your favorite hobby? Watching movies or playing basketball
• What is a hidden talent that no one or only a few people know about you? I can draw.
• What is your favorite memory of SAS? Going to states in the 8th grade.

Friday, June 3rd, 2022—As the Regents Exams kick off today, the Syracuse Academy of Science high school students were busy preparing, studying, and taking much-needed 'brain break,' or study break.

As a stress relief from all the 'exam cramming' students in grades, 8 -11^th participated in an Uno tournament. Atoms played in a bracket system where the first two winners from each of the four groups advanced to the next round. These eight students would then play three final games with prizes awarded to students who placed 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd.

Congratulations to the following Uno tournament winners.

1^st Place: Theo Simon

2^nd Place: Ar'Dierre Reed

3^rd Place: Ibrahim Abdul-Qadir

Thank you to everyone who helped make this tournament possible! We wish all of our students the best of luck on their Regents Exams. You got this, Atoms!

Friday, April 8th, 2022—Syracuse Academy of Science high school ‘future scientists,’ Miguel Mathis and Makayla McMullen receive an opportunity of a lifetime when their project about Microbial Fuel Cells was the only one selected to attend and present their research at the CNY Energy Symposium.

Lab partners, Mathis and McMullen, have been working on their Microbial Fuel Cells to develop portable electricity using dirty and recyclable materials. Throughout the symposium, students met and networked with companies and scientists worldwide and attended workshops.

The highlight of this experience for Miguel and Makayla was the opportunity to meet many distinguished scientists, learn about their work, and hear about their attitudes towards life.

Congratulations, Miguel and Makayla, on being selected to participate in the CNY Energy Symposium. This is an incredible honor, and we are all very proud of you!

Monday, May 9th, 2022—Out of 1,748 participants, Syracuse Academy of Science high school student Miguel Mathis took home 3^rd place, and a $1,000 award from the Arconic Foundation for innovation in sustainable design or material science at Society for Science's Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) held in Atlanta, Georgia!

Miguel's project was about Microbial Fuel Cells and how we can build them sustainably to generate electricity from bacteria and treat wastewater. 

Throughout ISEF, Miguel met and networked with companies and scientists worldwide. Without the support, encouragement, and drive to work hard from family, friends, teachers, and lab partner Makayla McMullen, this wouldn't be possible.

Congratulations, Miguel; we are very proud of you and all you have accomplished!

Saturday, June 4th, 2022—The Syracuse Academy of Science high school Atoms never ‘cracked’ under pressure when participating in the MOST’s annual Rocket Team Challenge held at Syracuse University's Skytop Field.

This STEM competition has the Junior Division (grades 4-8) and Senior Division (grades 9-12). To compete, the teams must design and assemble a model rocket kit provided by the MOST. Upon submittal of their rocket, each team is judged on the following criteria:

• Quality of their construction
• Knowledge of the subject
• How well they estimated their trajectory
• Survival of their 'eggstronaut'

Awards are given to the top 4 highest scoring teams in each division, and the team who had the rocket fly the highest, land the farthest and closest to the launch site, had the best team name, etc.

Congratulations to the Atoms for finishing 15^th out of 38 teams.