(H) OMers' Odyssey - Vol 2

Here are the latest updates and reports from the Odyssey teams from New York that we are following throughout the season.

Warwick Valley - Div 2

January kept this Odyssey of the Mind team moving in every direction, in the best way possible. Our long-term solution continues to come together. Sets are being built, plans adjusted, and costume ideas tested as we prepare for our quickly approaching Region 5 tournament. 

This hardworking (and fun-loving) group includes Jocelyn, Max, Brynn, Emilia, Luci, Maddie, and Eliza. Each team member brings their own strengths, ideas, and personality, making practices (mostly!) productive and very entertaining!

January is off to a strong start, and we’re excited to keep building momentum as tournament season approaches. 

Bethlehem CSD - Div 3

News from Rayne, Nex, Erics, Stephanie, Nicholas, Jeremy & Bridger.

From power tools to planning, construction work to working under pressure, designing sets to growing as a person… We have all learned so much throughout our time with Odyssey of the Mind. Many of us will be graduating this year and moving on to college. But, in one way or another, we all plan to continue using our creativity wherever life takes us. Once an Omer, always an Omer!

Rayne:  I learned how to use power tools like jigsaws and drills. I will be majoring in art and art history next year in college.

Nex:  I learned how to plan out different designs and create things with different, unique materials. I will continue to use these skills in college as I plan to major in architecture.

Nicholas:  I have learned how to make structural supports. I hope to go to college for computer science and game design.

Bridger:  Through Odyssey, I learned to improvise under pressure. I will be majoring in environmental engineering in college to put my skills to use in an industry that needs some creative ideas!

Stephanie:  Over the past three years, I have learned that you can always improve the situation, even if it seems impossible. Next year, I will be studying filmmaking in college.

Erica:  During my time with Odyssey, I have learned how to stretch my horizons and really put myself out there. Next year, I will continue to build my drawing and painting portfolio as a HS junior.

Jeremy:  I learned a lot about balancing my time between Odyssey, school and other commitments. It has helped me be more organized. I plan on continuing to use my OM acting skills next year in college.

Hoosic Valley – Div 1

This month the Hoosic Valley Elementary team dove into props! 

After completing the outline of their long-term problem, the teammates had fun opening up some left over supplies that were gifted to them.  They found a great many treasures, and developed even more ideas for backdrops and special effects along with plenty of ideas for each costume and props. Then they all brainstormed more ideas to add to an already spectacular skit.

Saratoga Independent School – Primary

Our Primary Odyssey of the Mind team has been buzzing with creativity as they write their script, try on different roles, and start fitting all the pieces together.

With collaboration and connection leading the way, it’s been pure joy to watch our littlest adventurers imagine, problem-solve, and bring their big ideas to life—one creative moment at a time.

East Main Elementary School - Odyssey Angels

Our team of 3rd and 4th graders have been so excited to participate in this! They have been very busy this month.

We have been working hard on our long-term solution and we had a spontaneous night with our whole district of OM teams which was a lot of fun! Our Odyssey Angel project is progressing nicely too!

We have been working very hard and have reached out to the local animal shelter, and they have provided us with a list of materials they really need. We have also started gathering the materials that we need to make the toys for the animals to play with.

We have reached out to our school community and our town as well to help support us with this amazing project! Finally, we are in the process of deciding when we will get to visit the shelter and interact with the animals!