Pine Bush represented themselves well this weekend at the Region 5 Odyssey of the Mind Tournament held at Orange-Ulster BOCES. Three Pine Bush teams will be heading to the state tournament in April.
The Pine Bush Elementary Vehicle Team, the Circleville Middle School Theatrical Team and the Pine Bush High School Technical Team took first place in their respective divisions and are headed to the New York State Tournament at the State Fairgrounds in Syracuse on April 13.
The Circleville Elementary School Classics Team, Crispell Structure Team and the Pine Bush High School Structure Team took second place in their respective divisions.
The PBHS Technical Team also won a coveted OMER Award for their perseverance in overcoming many last minute obstacles.
Pakanasink’s Theatrical Team came in fourth place for their presentation.
Five Pine Bush High School seniors were recognized for their participation in Odyssey – Tyler Sheeley, Aaron Schoenberg, Maddy Carpenter, Elias Blumrath, and Jenna Hopmayer.
A total of 68 teams from 15 school districts from Orange, Sullivan, Ulster, and Dutchess counties came together to compete in the Mid-Hudson Regional Odyssey of the Mind Competition (New York State Region 5) on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
Odyssey of the Mind is an intellectual contest of creativity, resourcefulness, mental acuity and expression. The focus of the competition is on creative problem solving using a team approach. It is based on the concept that “mind games” can be played with as much enthusiasm and competitive spirit as athletic games.
The problems are divided into five categories that include both long-term and spontaneous problem solving. Teams are scored on a combination of points earned from long-term solutions, spontaneous solutions and style. First place winners in each problem and division advance to the New York State Odyssey of the Mind Tournament at the New York State Fairgrounds.
Congratulations to all our creative, hard-working Odyssey of the Mind participants! You’ve made us all so proud!