Saturday, June 3rd, 2023: Our talented students' achievements are out of this world! On Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, the Atoms High School Robotics Team competed in the CNY Rocket Team Challenge. The competition brought together the brightest young minds from various schools in Syracuse. Teams of four to eight students design and assemble a model rocket kit provided by the Museum of Science & Technology. It aims to foster innovation, teamwork, and scientific exploration among the participating students. Congratulations to the following students for participating in this tournament: Migual Mathis, Andre McClain, Emad Alomari, Yakina Amoah, Arna Amoah, Paw November, Adwoa Amoah, Samara Hurtado, Qamara Smith, Aamiran Ridha, Quatice Williams, Aracelli Goodyear, and Elda Goodyear.

Our Atom's dedication, perseverance, and exceptional skills earned them second and third place! 

Second Place: Team ATLAS: Samara Hurtado and Qamara Smith.

Third Place: Team Mframa: Arna Boatema Amoah, Yakina Sika-Amoah, Paw November, and Adwoa Amoah.

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Thursday, May 25th, 2023: Dr. Ehat Ercanli is an integral member of the Science Academies of New York community. He is one of the founding members of Syracuse Academy of Science. He is another deserving member that Superintendent Dr. Tolga Hayali awarded into the “SANY Hall of Fame” during our 20th Anniversary celebration.  

Dr. Ercanli is an engineering and computer science professor at Syracuse University with expertise in computing systems, system verification, and databases. While pursuing his graduate degree at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, he voluntarily took part in numerous initiatives to assist students in need and provided educational guidance. Recognizing that motivation and a strong foundation are crucial for success in college, he actively participated in the design and curriculum creation for a charter school initiative with individual attention as its key emphasis. As a result, he co-founded Horizon Science Academies as STEM-focused, college-preparatory institutions, which expanded into multiple campuses. He relocated to Syracuse in 1999 to take an academic position at Syracuse University. He contributed to the founding and establishment of Syracuse Academy of Science, one of the first charter schools in New York with a college preparatory concentration. He served on the school board and presided over it from its formation in 2003 until 2009.

Thank you for your advocacy and dedication to all children in the community!

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Friday, May 26th, 2023: Second graders in Ms. Peryea’s class had a special guest! Superintendent Dr. Hayali came to read a story and talk about standing up for what you believe in. He read “The World Needs More Purple People'' and discussed the importance of using your voice to stick up for what is right. Thanks, Dr. Hayali, for taking the time to come to class!

Friday, June 2nd, 2023: We’re back with another Senior Spotlight. This time it’s Jose Rosa’s turn!

What is one major accomplishment you had in your senior year of high school? Getting a full-ride scholarship to my number 1 school.

What are your goals for after high school? Become a lawyer and maybe climb to a bigger role after that.

Name one person that inspires you. My grandma.

What advice would you give to the next senior class? Don't slow down because once you do it will catch up to you.

Where do you see yourself in five years? Working my dream job and getting my family out of the hood.

If you could have dinner with any person living or dead, who would they be and why? Pete Carroll because he is the coach of my favorite football team.

Name three traits that describe you. Intelligent, Respectful, Kind.

What is your favorite hobby? Watching Football.

What is your favorite memory of SAS? Student vs. Staff Games.