Troy High School and School 16 each took first place in their respective problems and divisions, earning the right to compete at states. If they advance, they will head to the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in Iowa in May.
Troy City School District students had a standout showing at the Odyssey of the Mind Region 4 Tournament at Coxsackie-Athens CSD on February 28, with two teams earning first-place finishes and advancing to the New York State Championships in Syracuse on March 21.
Troy High School and School 16 each took first place in their respective problems and divisions, earning the right to compete at states. If they advance, they will head to the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in Iowa in May.
The district’s other competing teams also made their mark. Carroll Hill School finished fifth out of 17 teams in its division and earned first place in the Spontaneous problem – a separate, on-the-spot challenge that tests creative thinking under pressure. School 14 finished sixth and School 18 finished seventh in the same problem and division as Carroll Hill.
Seven Troy CSD schools fielded at least one team at the regional competition, including all five elementary schools, Troy Middle School and Troy High School. School 18, School 16, CHS, and TMS each sent multiple teams.
The district congratulates all students, coaches, and families who made this possible. We are cheering on our teams heading to states this weekend.
Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program that challenges students to solve creative problems and present their solutions in team competition. Learn more at odysseyofthemind.com.