Bristol-Myers-Squibb Science Horizons camp brings students from around Onondaga County to have fun with science at the Life Sciences Building on the S.U. campus. In the animal anatomy session, Onondaga Hill Middle School student Eddie K. (below) begins disection on a fetal pig.
Syracuse, NY -- Middle school students from around Onondaga County visited Syracuse University Thursday afternoon to dissect pig fetuses at the 18th annual Science Horizons camp.
The free weeklong program, sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb, gives one student from every Onondaga County middle school the chance to learn from science professionals and educators. This year, there are 40 students in the camp. So far this week, students have played with animals at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, examined a human heart at Upstate Medical University and explored the insides of a pig fetus at SU’s Life Science’s complex.
“It smells really bad,” said Cameron Rustay, 13, of Bishop Ludden Junior-Senior High School, who was trying to truss the pig.
Ben Gnacik, a biology teacher at Fayetteville-Manlius High School, was supervising the students. “It’s great to see these kids who are future scientists,” Gnacik said. “A lot of kids come in saying that they want to be doctors. We do a lot of medical stuff, but ... there’s more to science then just being a doctor.” David Lassman / The Post-Standard
SYRACUSE - A recnt edition of "My School" on CNYcentral.com takes us to Onondaga Hill Middle School in the Westhill School District, where the school is proud to announce several acts of kindness for those in need. Click on the link at the bottom of this page to view this segment that aired 5/25 on NBC3.
The results of the election for officers for next year's 9th grade class follows:
President - Isabella S.
Vice President - Rachel B.
Secretary - Nicole D.
Treasurer - Anastasija U.
Congratulations to the physical education students of the month for May: Lauren G., Jack G., Galen H., Beijing S., Renee R., Richard E., Kalyna P., and Jared R.
Congratulations to all of the Rocket Team Challenge members for successful flights during the June 5th launch at Syracuse University. Not only did we have four successful flights, but one of our teams came in third place out of forty competing middle school teams. Team members included Levi F., Mike G., Brandon S., Jake W., Kevin Y. and Mike M. Congratulations to all for a great launch.
Congratulations to The Four Musketeers, for winning the third annual 2010 Readers Rumble competition. This is a "3 peat" for this 8th grade team consisting of James S., Brian C., Vincenzo C., and Brian D.
Teams of 4 students read 12 books, and then participated in a double elimination tournament. The competition included questions of varying degree of difficulty about each of the books. Other participants in this year's competition were: Brittany A., Carly D., Dominique M., Clare B., Annelise E., Alex R., Sophia B., Marti F., Jenny R., Rachel B., Adam F., Minel C., Matthew G., Maddy S., Chase G., Meredith S., Annaleigh G., Anastija U., Molly C., Jessica H., Dima C., Jimmy K., Maddie D., Abby M., Dominique D., Beth Ann M., Nicole M., Katie D., Alex M., Madison D. and Morgan M.
We would like to thank the OHMS Parent Council for their generous support in providing the prizes to all participants.
Winner of the Readers Rumble Competition are, seated from left: Vincenzo C. and James S.
and standing from left Brian D. and Brian C.
Students of the Month for May…
Grade 5: Kyle B. is a hardworking fifth grader, who is also a great student. Pleasant to be around, Kyle is a terrific role model for others. He is a pleasure to have at OHMS!
Grade 6: Doug C. is a great student. He is responsible, respectful, makes good choices, friendly, and helpful to others. He always does his best. All around great kid!
Grade 7: Cole M. is always so positive and full of life in class. He never complains and has great manners. He is a hard worker, who strives do to well.
Grade 8: Eric K.is a pleasure to be around everyday. He comes to class with a smile on his face and his positive outlook is contagious. Academically, Eric puts forth his best effort at all times, approaches problems with an enthusiastic and positive attitude and participates cooperatively with his peers. Eric's kind demeanor is not lost on his fellow students or teachers. Eric's smile will be missed in the hallways of OHMS next year!
Kyle, Eric, Doug and Cole
Students of the Month for June…
Grade 5: Kathryn M. works hard and is very conscientious. She doesn’t get mixed up in drama and cliques; she is just a friend to everyone! Polite and respectful, Kathryn is just simply a nice girl. Grade 6: Nick F. is a responsible, hard working student. He is considerate and patient with others in the classroom and always offers to help other students in need.
Grade 7: Carter M. is a well-organized student, who strives to do his best at all times. His work ethic is admirable, and he is pleasant and cooperative with classmates and teachers alike. Carter work very well with all students, looking for topics of interest individual to his classmates. Carter enjoys a challenge and serves as a positive role model to his peers. Carter is a pleasure to have in class.
Grade 8: Molly S. is always polite and she puts forth her best effort. She shows outstanding interest by asking questions and showing a desire to learn more. Molly is a hard working conscientious student on a daily basis. She finished the year strong!
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