04.06.09
Six CLS Odyssey of the Mind (OM) teams competed at the OM State Tournament this past weekend at Wingate University. Three of the six teams have advanced to the OM World Finals, which will be held May 27-31 at Iowa State University. Close to 30,000 people will attend the World Finals, representing more than 15 countries and approximately 40 states.
Complete results:
All first and second place teams advance to the World Finals.
Problem 1 – “Earth Trek” - Division 1 - THIRD PLACE
Coaches: Marsha Song and Kelly Gardner
Team Members: Jake Ahearn; Ikena Eruchalu; Will Gardner; Conrad Song; Mary Stenersen; Thomas Williams
Problem 2 – “Teach Yer Creature” - Division 2 - FIRST PLACE
Coaches: Anne Marie Hammond and Ron Hammond
Team Members: Chuma Eruchalu; Chase Hammond; Hayley Hammond; Davis Heniford; Dan McFalls; Mark Taylor
Problem 3 – “Lost Labors of Heracles” - Division 1 - FIRST PLACE
Coaches: Jeannie Salisbury and Dorothy Smith
Team Members: James Atwell; Melanie Gamble; Emma Haseley; Parker Julian; Frank Kenny; Wilson Salisbury; Eleanor Smith
Problem 4 – “Shock Waves” - Division 3 - FOURTH PLACE
Coaches: Mary Ann Taylor and Jeff Lax
Team Members: Patrick Burton; Kellen Heniford; Davis Heniford; Brian Lax; Jalen Ross; Alex Taylor; Mark Taylor
Problem 5 – “Superstitions” - Division 1 - FOURTH PLACE
Coaches: Kristin Trollinger, Mark Trollinger and Amy Taylor-Brill
Team Members: Brendan Downing; Elisa Lorenzo; Marshall Rich; Katie Taylor; Emma Taylor-Brill (home-schooled); Seth Taylor-Brill (home-schooled); Audrey Trollinger
Problem 5 – “Superstitions” - Division 2 - SECOND PLACE
Coaches: Nicola Carter, Marty Carter and Russ LeDonne
Team Members: Carter Anderson; Zach Carter; Mason LeDonne; George Lucas; Elizabeth Salisbury; Griffin Smith