Sunday, June 12th, 2022—Before the school year came to a close, the Syracuse Academy of Science high school Congressional Awards students embarked on a few more adventures. Many students visited the Big Apple (specifically, Yonkers and various locations in and around New York City), New Jersey, and the Adirondacks. These trips allowed the students to complete their Congressional Awards Expedition/Exploration requirement - which entails students must spend a minimum of three nights outside of their city.

When visiting New York City, Mr. Yemen's students visited many iconic locations such as Times Square, the Brooklyn Bridge, and China Town. We all know that no trip to New York City is complete without experiencing a ride on the subway - a first for many of the students. This metropolitan adventure was a great personal development opportunity that allowed the students to practice their self-motivation skills. The students who attended this trip will be applying for their gold certificate at the end of the year.

Ms. Jamison's group of Congressional Award students visited Yonkers for a Juneteenth celebration. During their visit, students were immersed in a panel discussion, had an opportunity to attend a concert by the waterfront, and visited a museum.

The final location in this tri-state Congressional Awards visits was Long Beach Island, New Jersey. While the weather didn't cooperate for a portion of the trip, this never slowed down the Atoms. Students visited the ocean (a first for many students), walked on the iconic Boardwalk, and spent quality time with one another in their rental house. Waking up to the sound of the ocean was peaceful, serene, and the perfect way to relax and recharge before the Regents Exams.

Finally, Ms. Hamill's 9^th-grade Congressional Award students visited the Adirondacks for a week! This rural trip allowed the Atoms to become one with nature as there was little to no cell phone service. During their visit to the Adirondacks, Atoms explored the Old Forge Public Beach, where they observed the beautiful scenery, learned navigation skills, and how to build a fire. No campfire is ever complete without s'mores.

These Congressional Awards expedition/exploration trips are an incredible experience for the students to get out of their 'comfort zone' and explore the world around them, try and learn new things and experiences. Keep up the great work, Atoms!

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Thursday, June 23rd, 2022—Oh, the places you'll go! As Syracuse Academy of Science middle school 7^th-grade students said hello to high school, we took a moment to celebrate all they have accomplished this academic year.

During the 7^th-grade Moving Up Ceremony, this future class of 2027 received their certificate of completion, were recognized for their academic success, and received custom awards tailored to fit their personalities, styles, and achievements. In addition, students who made the Dean's List were also recognized during the Moving Up Ceremony.

Congratulations, Atoms; we are very proud of you! We wish you all a very happy, healthy, and safe summer.

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At Syracuse Academy of Science high school, the Senior Video is a time-honored tradition that is a highlight for many of the Atoms in the graduating class. After months of interviews, the Senior Video was viewed for the first time by the Class of 2022 at their high school graduation ceremony on Wednesday, June 22nd, at SRC Arena. 

For the Senior Video, each member of the graduating class was encouraged to share their plans following graduation, words of advice for future Atoms, where they see themselves in ten years, and much more. 

Today, we share with you the class of 2022's Senior Video! We wish all our students the best of luck in their future endeavors. We are many Atoms, One Family.

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Thursday, June 23rd, 2022—It's time to go and be great, Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school Atoms, as we celebrated the commencement of the 4^th-grade Atoms at their Moving Up Ceremony.

After one last walk down their elementary school's hallowed halls, the students went outside to their graduation ceremony, where parents, family, and friends greeted them. During the Moving Up Ceremony, each student received a certificate for completing the 4^th grade.

With the completion of elementary school, we wish our students a happy, healthy, and wonderful summer. 

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