Local Students show off skills in Problem Solving at competition

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) — On Saturday, March 2, 2024, 126 students from Region 8 and 9 displayed their creativity during the Odyssey of the Mind Regional competition at Case Middle School.

Teams who placed first place or, for a few teams who held advancing positions in second place — they will be headed for New York State Competition in Syracuse at the Syracuse Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 13. For teams going to the New York State Competition in Syracuse spectators will be welcome and more information can be found on the NY Odyssey of the Mind’s State Finals webpage .

Problem 1 — Division I — Drive-In Movie :

• First Place — Lowville Central School A
• Second Place — Lura Sharp Elementary School

Problem 2 — Division I — AI Tech-No Art :

• First Place — Beaver River Elementary

Problem 2 — Division II — AI Tech-No Art :

• First Place — Beaver River Elementary

Problem 3 — Division I — Opening Night Antics :

• First Place — Lowville Central School A
• Second Place — Lowville Central School C
• Third Place — Lowville Central School B

Problem 3 — Division II — Opening Night Antics :

• First Place — South Lewis Central School
• Second Place — Beaver River Mid/High School
• Third Place — Lowville Central School A

Problem 4 — Division III — Deep Space Structure :

• First Place — Park United Methodist Church

Problem 5 — Division I — Rocking World Detour :

• Tie For First Place — Mannsville Elementary School and Lowville Central School A
• Second Place — Lowville Central School

Problem 5 — Division II — Rocking World Detour :

• First Place — Beaver River Mid/High School
• Second Place — South Lewis Central

Problem 5 — Division III — Rocking World Detour :

• First Place — Beaver River Mid/High School

There were also three OMER Awards granted which are given in recognition of individuals or teams who demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship, exemplary behavior or exceptional talent:

• Opening Night Antics — Division I — Lowville Central School A — Vance Team
• Rocking World Detour — Division I — Lowville Central School A — Sullivan
• Rocking World Detour — Individual OMER — Madilyn Mattimore — Beaver River

Results are posted on the NY Odyssey of the Mind website and you can view the total scores there.

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