CISD: Carroll Odyssey of the Mind Teams are World Championship Bound
Last weekend, 18 Dragon Odyssey of the Mind teams competed in the State Tournament at Waller high School, outside of Houston. Out of all of the outstanding performances, 10 Dragon teams earned a spot at the 40th Odyssey of the Mind World Championships in late May at Michigan State University. They will be competing against 800+ teams from 15 different countries.
Odyssey of the Mind is an international creative problem-solving program that engages students in their learning by allowing their knowledge and ideas to come to life in an environment that builds self-confidence, encourages teamwork and fosters development of life skills. Odyssey of the Mind proves that students can excel and have fun through creative and innovative learning.
Congratulations to all of the Dragon OM students and volunteer parent coaches who put in hundreds of hours of practice throughout the year! Below are the teams advancing to the World Finals:
| Campus/Coach | Problem/Results | Team Members |
| CSHS: Kathy Marshall | -Theatrical Problem – Div 31st PLACE
-Structure Problem – Div 3 2ND PLACE
RANATRA FUSCA award for outstanding creativity. |
Zack MarshallJake Marshall
Chloe Moore Elizabeth Hamel Sarah Chapin Olivia Hooper Logan Mikolasik (CHS) |
| JES: Mark Hall | -Vehicular Problem – Div 11st PLACE
RANATRA FUSCA award for outstanding creativity. |
Abhijay Nalajala (DIS)Cooper Heiple
Django Hollingsworth Evan Hall Kai Buescher (DIS) Adam Forst (EIS) Chelsea Grace Unaja (DIS) |
| CSHS: Keith Buckley/Michelle Moore | -Classics Problem – Div 31ST PLACE
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Reilly BuckleyKatie Moore (CHS)
Kayla Grosskopf Catie Pratt Kayin Jones Cole Ragsdale |
| CSHS: Inna Dietrich | -Technical Problem – Div 32ND PLACE
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Miranda KingAkshaya Hemanth
Marissa Vazhappilly Aryana Mithwani Ethan Connelly Sophie Dietrich (CHS) |
| CHS: Hilary Hale | -Vehicular Problem – Div 32nd PLACE
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Alfred HaleClark Hindman
Drew Francis Justin Sasek Manan Singh |
| CMS: Diane Pierce Ogle | -Vehicular Problem – Div 22nd PLACE | Grant OglePierce Ogle
Vanessa Vazhappilly Andrew Balson Julia Dietrich (DMS) Cody Williams (DMS) Trey King (DMS) |
| EIS: Jenny Ferrara | -Classics Problem – Div 22nd PLACE
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Carolyn JiangGrayson Davidson
Kaylee Brabham Nick Ferrara Owen Hindman Guentin Gourdon Victoria He |
| EIS: Tom Kelly | -Vehicular Problem – Div 21st PLACE
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Sophia KellyCamden Fike
Ella O’Neil Lincoln Daniels Nick Price Nikhil Copling Aditya Shetty |
| DIS: Shilpa Karra | -Structure Problem – Div 22nd PLACE
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Anshika SolletiHarrison Whipkey
John Fahoum Lexie Burtea Liisa Hambazaza Madeline Louros |
