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Congratulations to all Schalmont teams who competed in this year's New York State Region 7 Odyssey of the Mind Tournament! Students compete at different levels, with students in grades 3-5 placed in "Division 1" teams and students in grades K-2 placed in "Primary" teams. Eight Schalmont teams competed at the tournament in March, and the Jefferson Division 1 Team doing "Tee Structure" earned a top-three spot in their level.

Jefferson first-grade teacher Melissa West coordinates the Odyssey of the Mind program in Schalmont, but students from all three Schalmont elementary schools participate. The enrichment program helps participants develop creative problem-solving skills through teamwork.

Thanks go out to all of the team coaches for helping Schalmont elementary students take part in the competition.

Schalmont Team Team Members

Jefferson Division 1 Team

“Road Rally”

Coaches: Matthew Rash & Jennifer Pascarella

Students: Luke Pascarella, Matt Rash, Kyle Vamvas, & Jack Patneaude

Jefferson Division Team

“DinoStories”

Coach: Deanna Ford

Students: Christopher Marrotta, Alexandra Gould, Bijan Moore, Soja Moore, Elizabeth Smith, & Peter Toma

Jefferson Division 1 Team

“Tee Structure”

Earned 3rd Place in Division 1

Coaches: Sharon Handerhan, Nga Malone

Students: Jake Handerhan, Andrew Cranker, Hannah Smith, John Harlan, Jake Dembrosky, & Abby Malone

Mariaville/Woestina Division 1

“The Wonderful Muses”

Coaches: Jennifer Nelson and Renee Evenden

Students: Abigail Tys,  Elana Evenden, Mikayla Dolezsar, Rebecca Nelson, Mikayla Barrett, Alexis Jansen, & Tristen Dixon

Jefferson Primary Team

“Rude Awakenings”

Coaches: Lynne Older, Barbara Marrotta, & Carmen Mulyca

Students: Justin Marrotta, Kaylie Older, Molly Older, Mayson Mulyca, Nick Melillo, & Dulcie Beauregard

Jefferson Primary Team

“Rude Awakenings”

Coach: Kathy Cranker

Students: Luke Handerhan, Justin Bush, James Cranker, Jordan Bush, Michael Huckins, & Brandon Huckins

Jefferson Primary Team

“Rude Awakenings”

Coach: Lori Brown

Students: Ryan Brown, John - Michael Dearstyne, Renee Dearstyne, Brian Thompson, & Jared Rash

Mariaville Primary Team

“Rude Awakenings”

Coach: Walt Dixon

Students: Alexandra Dixon, Olivia Nelson, Preston Paige, Daniel DiCocco, & Noah Dolezsar

 

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