Teams representing all four Lansingburgh Central School District schools competed in the Region Four Odyssey of the Mind Tournament held February 27th at Rensselaer High School. Our students joined more than 400 students from area counties as they were challenged to solve open-ended problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting a clever play.
Listed below are the six teams Lansingburgh sent to this year's competition:
Rensselaer Park Elementary School
Team Members: Samantha Castracani, Kyasia Brant, Johnnie Ellis, Ja’Shon Tyson, Jarret Currier, Gabriel Watts, and Britney Dolan
Team Coaches: Robin Delaney and June Castracani
Problem: Food Court
Turnpike Elementary School
Team Members: Arika Struzinsky, Vanessa Gamble, Calista LaPort, Peter Miller, Laura LaBello, and Madison Shover
Team Coaches: Leah Behe and Devin Simoncavage
Problem: Discovered Treasure
Knickerbacker Middle School
Team 1
Members: Christopher Eaton, Jr., Joe Vandenburgh, Nicole Montanino, Alexis Fredricks, Kellie Jordan, Gavin Crobok, and John Stamas
Coach: Kathleen Eaton
Problem: Food CourtThis team put forth hard work and great effort. Congratulations!
Team 2
Members: Donovin Bishop, Cameron Bristol, Jenna Sherman, Jasmine Ellis, Kristen Jordan, Katarina Sloan, and Joshua Anthony
Coaches: Robin Delaney and Suzanne Anthony
Problem: Nature Trail’RThis team finished in first place in their competition. They will continue on to the state competition in Binghamton on March 27th.
Team 3
Members: Alexis Whalen, Caitlin Zautner, Ashley Daniels, David Morocco, Emily Swanick, Nicholas Bondi, and Julia Kosowsky
Coaches: Chris Whalen, Stephanie Winner, and Courtney Winner
Problem: Discovered TreasuresThis team placed third in their competition.
Lansingburgh High School
Team Members: Brianna Penk, Donovan Ryan, Jessica Yetto, Amalia Melendez, Ashley Grant, and Taylor Santa-Lucia
Coach: Brian Huba
Problem: Food Court
For more information contact:
Lansingburgh Central School District
518.233.6850