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Odyssey of the Mind - State Competition April 6, 2009
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Ten teams from West Irondequoit traveled to Binghamton, NY on April 4 to compete in the state level Odyssey of the Mind tournament. Two of the teams placed first, which means that they are headed to the world finals at Iowa State University at the end of May. This is the first time that West Irondequoit has sent two teams to the World Finals.
In addition, Irondequoit High School senior Laura Dolan was one of two state-wide recipients of the NYSOMA Scholarship, recognizing her commitment to the Odyssey program. Laura will receive a monetary award to be used for college.
A complete set of scores is available at: http://www.nysoma.org/
The teams advancing to the World Finals are: Earth Trek - Div. 3 Joel Allen Russell Dinolfo Matt Maley Patrick Sherwood Kelly Singleton Peter Steele Coaches: Brian and Kim Sherwood
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Teach Yer Creature - Div. 3 Allison Lenzi Keith Bull Laura Kieliszak Sara D'Ambrosio Matt Hoderlein Lindsay Taylor Micah Wightman Coaches: Pat Lenzi, Phil Wightman and Ray Kieliszak
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This team has advanced to the World Finals four times in the past five years, coming home champions in 2008 and in 2005. |
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Odyssey of the Mind - Regional Competition March 2, 2009
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Thirty-three teams from West Irondequoit participated in the Odyssey of the Mind Regional Competition in Spencerport on Saturday, February 28.
The State Competition will be held at SUNY Binghamton on Saturday, April 4. The competition could not have been held without the 51 West Irondequoit teachers, parents and friends who generously volunteered their time and talents to judge on Saturday.
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The following teams have advanced to the NYS competition at SUNY Binghamton on April 4: |
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From Irondequoit High School Earth Trek – Div. 3 Joel Allen Russell Dinolfo Matthew Maley Patrick Sherwood Kelly Singleton Peter Steele Coaches: Kim & Brian Sherwood
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Teach Yer Creature – Div. 3 Allison Lenzi Keith Bull Laura Kieliszak Sara D'Ambrosio Matt Hoderlein Micah Wightman Lindsay Taylor Coaches: Pat Lenzi, Phil Wightman, Ray Kieliszak
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Superstition – Div. 3 Emily Appelbaum Jillian Gamble Hannah Glossner Jane Kunkel Hanna Miller Olivia Rajca Coaches: Sandi Miller, Rita Rajca
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Dake Junior High School Lost Labors of Heracles – Div. 2 Jennifer Dinolfo Christina Horton Hannah Magin Meghan O'Brien Meghan Vadala Clara Wagner Coaches: Cheryl Dinolfo, Paul Horton
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Superstition – Div. 2 Madeline Giamartino Ryan Grimes Morgan Hyatt Emma Thieme Erica Plukas Leah Riley Reed Sanchez Coaches: Jenna Giamartino, Julie Grimes, Lynne Riley
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Rogers Middle School Earth Trek – Div. 1 Savannah Colicchio Natalie Dascoulias Brendan Horton Zayn Johnson Alyssa Memmott Madison Thomas Luke Turiano Coaches: Allison Lenzi, Laura Dolan
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Earth Trek – Div. 2 Alex Bilodeau Jake Elliott Campbell German Peter Martin Joey Stio Coaches: Tracy Wood, David Bilodeau
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Lost Labors of Heracles – Div. 1 Christopher DiCesare Max Eismann Zach Haight Konner Kovac Zach Lessard Sean Mannion Coaches: Jim Thomas, Valerie Lessard
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Shock Waves – Div. 1 Ethan Anselm Nate Charles Paul Mackey Kyle Tingling Marty Vadala Cristian Vargas Coaches: Colleen Krug Anselm, Ginger Bellaire, Mr. Vargas
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Shock Waves – Div. 2 William Eckert Christopher Erb Brian Sikora Teddy Snyder Max Szuba Alex Wilson Coach: Walt Snyder
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Founded in 1978, Odyssey of the Mind is an international creative problem-solving competition. Students form teams of up to seven members in the fall and select a "problem" to solve from a list offered by the organization. Some solutions are technical in nature, others involve a performance, many require a bit of both. The students create the solutions on their own, learning cooperation, problem-solving skills and building confidence. Participants are encouraged to think outside the box.
The first round of competition is at the Regional level, winners move on to a state competition and possibly the World Finals, to be held this year in from May 27-30 at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. The competition includes a presentation of the solution to the team's chosen problem and a spontaneous round.
Sue Connolly and Amy Herbert coordinate West Irondequoit Odyssey of the Mind activities.
Additional information can be found on these Web pages: Region 14 Odyssey of the Mind- Tournament results: http://www.grrootma.org/NYS Odyssey of the Mind - State tournament information: http://www.nysoma.org/National Odyssey of the Mind: http://www.odysseyofthemind.com/
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