SANY Students Bring Home Top Honors at the MOST Catapult Challenge
Saturday, October 17th, 2026: Syracuse Academy of Science (SASCS) students showcased their STEM skills, creativity, and teamwork at the Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) Catapult Challenge. Competing against 91 teams and 175 students, the Atoms delivered an impressive performance, earning top honors in both the junior and senior divisions!
🏆 First Place, Junior Division: “Still Loading...”
SAS Middle School seventh-graders Duncan Almeyda, Miakuach Dut, and Elize Pierre earned first place in the junior division for their outstanding performance. Congratulations to our scholars on this fantastic achievement!
👏 Team Spirit & Sportsmanship Award: “Final Shot”
SAS Middle School sixth graders Abigayle Acevedo, Jason Komarisky, Jannat Bardi, and Au'Dree Thomas were recognized with the Team Spirit & Sportsmanship Award for demonstrating exceptional teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the competition.
🥈 Second Place, Senior Division: “The Angry Spoon”
SAS High School students Mahir Yavuz, Keleya Moulton, and Selena Ramsdale earned an impressive second-place finish in the senior division, showcasing their engineering skills and problem-solving abilities.
SAS High School teams also secured sixth- and tenth-place finishes, further highlighting the talent and dedication of our student competitors.
Congratulations to all our Atoms and Robotics Club members for their hard work, ingenuity, and commitment to STEM! We are proud to see our scholars putting their knowledge into action and representing SANY with excellence. Many Atoms, One Family!

