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VIRTUAL
STATE FINALS
Submissions due April 10
Virtual Awards April 21 at 7:30 PM
/paodyssey @paootm @paodyssey
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Many coaches had to learn
PENNSYLVANIA ODYSSEY OF THE MIND things that never appeared
From Your Association Director... in the past. Coaches
already have a unique
Dear OMers, challenge in guiding the
team during a normal
This past year has been a rough year for everyone. Covid-19 has year, and now there
left its mark. I was having difficulty coming up with words, I just many dimensions added
was not feeling it. Today I walked into the lunchroom and saw the to coaching this year. We
following words on the screen: added videos, PDF files,
and a host of new terms.
“If you do not want to sink, Can we meet tonight? How
you have to learn how to swim.” can we meet? Quarantined
for how long? So many
I did not get the name of the person who said this; therefore, I new questions! So many new hurdles to overcome. We are sure
apologize for the plagiarism. I just could not let go, so here it is. that many coaches felt like they were sinking.
These words hit home, and I started thinking about this past Teams! All the OMers out there. It has been a year of questions.
Odyssey year. The six regional boards and the PA state board did We must solve the problem and then do what? There are a whole
not have a clue where we were going or where we end up. We set of rules for a virtual submission? How can we meet virtually?
all had a blank sheet of paper, no map, no GPS. It felt like we Will it work? How can we make it work? Will I be able to spend
were sinking. time with my teammates? Is school on or off today? There were
so many challenges for all our OMers. We are sure that OMers felt
I then moved from there and started thinking about the coaches. like they were sinking.
But here all are at the Pennsylvania Odyssey of the Mind “Virtual”
State Finals tournament. None of us sank! We all learned to swim.
This is what Odyssey is all about. Jumping into the deep end and
learning how to swim. Some of us are doing the doggy paddle
while others are gracefully gliding through the water doing the
back stroke. We all made it to the shore and the competition is on.
Here is a reminder from my friend Dory, “Just keep swimming,
just keep swimming, just keep swimming, swimming, swimming,
what do we do? We swim, swim, swim!”
Thank you! Thanks to the OMers! Thanks to the Coaches! Thanks to
the Judges! Thanks to our regional boards! Thanks to our state board!
– Jerry
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PA State Board of Directors PENNSYLVANIA ODYSSEY OF THE MIND
is presented by
Association Director Merchandise Director
Creativity Unlimited in Pennsylvania
Jerry Owens Ginger Shannon
an entirely volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
State Tournament Director Public Relations Director Celebrating 41 years of PA Odyssey of the Mind!
Matt Henry Ryan Balton
Treasurer Alumni Representative
Josh Zorich Katie Harr
Secretary Fundraising Director
Regina Schrameyer Mike Fitch
Members at Large
Kathleen Barlow State Problem Captains
Lorraine Lowrie Problem 5: Superhero Socks:
Problem 1: OMer the ROMER
Nate Lowrie A Cliffhanger Beginning
Corey Gailit
Assistant PC: JoAnn Fitch Ryan Blackman
Assistant PC: Josh Zorich
Problem 2: Virtual Odyssey
Greg Schneider Primary Problem
Animals Are People Too!
Problem 3: Classics... Julia Wheeler-Dean
OMER and the Beanstalk
Lindsey Wilson Spontaneous
Assistant PC: Barb Stiger Mike Cunningham
Assistant PC: Jackie Bewick
Problem 4: It’s a Trap!
David Palermo
Score Room
Assistant PC: Arianna Lantz
Steve Kraft
Regional Directors We could use your time, talent, and OMer wisdom!
East Central Southeast Our regional and state boards are entirely volunteer.
Lynne Fyfe Allison Emmerich If you’re interested in joining our leadership,
North Central West Central email AskOMER@paodyssey.com or your regional director.
Bill Nimick
Volunteer
Karyl Otruba
April Lewis
Northeast
Mary Beth Adelman
Western
Susan Rosati with us!
Angela Melton
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!
Thank You Keith Jones Debbie Neff Danielle Schueller
Tournament
Kartik Kannan Jordan Newtonn-House Pamela Schuster
Mark Kazour Joe Nurre Stephen Seftchick
Officials
Jeanette Kitchen Meg Nurre Terry Shannon
Michael Krone Ashaunti Oquendo Margrit Shoemaker
Janice Kuhn Karyl Otruba Michael Shott
Peggy LaCoe Victor Otruba Cora Smith
It takes a village to run an Odyssey of the Mind tournament.
Stacy Lange Darlene Owens Samantha Smith
Please join us in thanking these volunteers who gave their time
Arianna Lantz Jerry Owens Christine Steigerwalt
and expertise to ensure a fair and fun experience for all our OMers!
April Lewis David Palermo Barbara Stiger
Tracy Aichele Anjanette Cole William Fontanella Daniel Lewis Scott Palermo Rick Stine
Jacqueline Aumer Darrell Crook David Foremsky Pete Lineman Linda Platt Amy Stubanas
OBoyle Francis Crowe Marc Fortenberry Steven Linner Chris Powers Richard Tannenbaum
Dustin Balton Amy Crowley Larry Freed Chad Lower Sofia Powers Kathie Tokay
Ryan Balton Jennifer Crumbling Sharon Freed Rob Lowrie Linda Reid Sarah Turner
Lynn Barch Lydia Culp Liam Fyfe Robert Lowrie Susan Rosati Michelle Urban
Deb Barnes Chris Cunningham Alice Gaibler Colleen McFillin Jennifer Rowehl Joy Walls
Will Barnes Marsha Cunningham Rob Gaibler Morgan Meehan Luis Santos Laura Weinbaum
Michelle Bartley Mike Cunningham Corey Gailit Todd Milhollen Lori Schlenker Julia Wheeler-Dean
Patti Bass Thomas Davidson Gina Gailit Timothy Miller Diane Schneider Alana Wilson
Stephen Beckish Tom Davidson Eileen Giovagnoli Anna Mindel Garrett Schneider Edward Wilson
Teresa Beckish Tara Deljanovan Charissa Godfrey David Mindel Greg Schneider Jeremiah Wilson
Andrea Benson Anthony DePhillips Patrick Godfrey Katlin Moore Meghan Schneider Lindsey Wilson
Kristofer Bergren Eric DiBraccio Sheryl Grinberg Max Moore Michael Schrameyer Daniel Yost
Jacklyn Bewick Raymond Dionne Asril Hariandy Hilary Moyes Regina Schrameyer Veronica Zeiler
John Biles Michele DiPillo Katie Harr Khyla Natter Robert Schrameyer Joshua Zorich
Cliff Blackman John Duffy Patty Harr
Ryan Blackman Margaret Duffy Heath Haviland
Theresa Blackman Paul Dunn Erica Hennes
Michael Blumberg Gail Edwardson Matthew Henry Thank you for all your years
Gerald Boyd Carl Engman Kristin Hingstman of dedication to
Kimberly Camp Lizbeth Espiritusanto Caecilia Holt
Brenna Carse Phil Ezolt Allen Horn PA Odyssey of the Mind!
Rick Stine
Tania Cauchi Wendy Fenwick Kellsey Horton
Amy Cesario Daniel Finnegan Ryan Humphries
Christina Cetin JoAnn Fitch Amber Imhoff Retiring State Score Room
Luann Charity Tracy Flynn Cherie Ives
Richard Cheng Evelyn Fontanella Stephen Ives Problem Captain
Julie Cohen Gina Fontanella Greg Janco
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Thank you coaches!
Charles Li
Jessica Lineman
Alexandria Llaurado
Lauren Lockwood
Jessica Asti Mike Cunningham Wendy Griffiths Michael Loughery
Shelley Baber Tammy Curtis John Groth Lorraine Lowrie
Terry Balton Cathy Davidson Jessica Halsband Nathan Lowrie
Kristin Barcaskey Katie Dawson Amy Hamilton Brett Mandel
Laurie Barcia Colleen DeJong Mitchell Hamilton Meridith Markovitz
Faithann Barron Nate Diffenbaugh Kathleen Heath Mary Mastren-
Erin Barto Geoffrey Dobson Andrew Heiser Williams
Victoria Bednar Lisa Duffy Tatum Heiser Troy Mathews
Robert Belvin Mary Earl Elyse Hoffman Kerry McGee
Susan Belvin Chris Edwards Susan Hillman Julie McGoldrick
Brian Bennett Gina Edwards Steve Hormell Anne Marie Miller
Mary Ann Berty Sarah Ezolt Melanie Hoy Michael Miller
Sai Bhargavi Seram Shannon Fawley Katie Hunt Shannon Prentice Stephanie Stashluk
Wasique Mirza
Carrie Bowerman Joe Finucan Adrienne Kelly Radomski Jason Steig
Annina Mirza
Dan Boyce Corey Fogleman Ingram-Boslau Maureen Rauso Leslie Szwarc
Amy Mittner
Sara Braun Kelly Fogleman Prashant Jaiswal Kristine Reilly Katie Talarico
Luke Modrak
Julie Bugda Kathleen Fox Sara Janco Jennifer Reilsono Colleen Turcsanyi
Spring Moore
Christina Casciani Rich Fox Patricia Janda John Reinford Jonathan Twomey
Stacy Mosser
Sarah Casey April Frank Catherine Johnson Steve Rhule Lisa Upright
Cortney Murphy
Peter Chakos Violette Ganoe Yesha Katukota Caley Roark Melanie Vail
Laura Murtough
Christine Charles Heather Geisler Tara Lahr Scott Robbins Rose Vey
Colleen Mycoff
Brian Cicco Juan Gil Natalie Laign Jennifer Rogers Tiffini Voss
Amanda Nasman
Gena Clark Liz Goldman Rose Lantz Paul Roma Karen Wagenhoffer
Karen Nevard
Elizabeth Cochran Gabriela Gomez Jill LaRoche Wikel Glenn Rosen Lori Walinsky
Gary Nevard
Karen Comegys Rendon Tisha Lau Sarada Sangameswaran Amy Wauhop
Shellie Newton
Caroline Connell Edward Griffiths Chiu-ching Lee Ariadna Sanhueza Cathy Wickenheiser
Krista Oleynick
Chris Palochak Erin Saulino Betsy Wilson
Christie Paton Kristen Schneck John Wus
Crystal Petrovich Jesse Schwartz Pam Yarbrough
Chuck Pike Melissa Schwartz Charmaine Yeagley
Thank you for making Morayea Pindziak Krister Schwertfuehrer Justin Zigner
Odyssey of the Mind possible Susan Potenzano Stacey Seewald Joe Ziolkowski
during this unconventional year! Dawn Predmore Lisa Stahlman
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Congratulations
to our graduating OMers!
Hailey Lehman Jane Peters
Rowan Leventhal Joseph Rama
Brianna Lin Kate Ratner
Lorna Loughery Faith Redcay
Kylie Augis Anna Marchenka Colin Rooney
Anna Bailor Joseph Markovitz Emily Savidge
Briley Bowerman Eric Mehlman Kyle Schafstellar
Drew Brown Kendra Melniczek Eric Schuster
Alice Cauchi Rahique Mirza Sammie Seewald
Jules Colombo Liz Morris Jerryd Shumaker
Andrew Craig Emily Mott Mason Simpkins
Sarah Crites Max Murtough Quinn Sullivan
Victoria Cuba Emilyn Nace Jessica Taney
Danielle Drumm Josh Neely Ryan Tinkelman
Herbert Edmonds Mark Nzasi Constantine
Lauren Eglin Tripodes
Alyssa Garner Natalie Upright
Jordin Giovagnoli Abigail Vogel
Aaron Grinberg Eric Wang
Ashley Hamilton Ariel Weinbaum All teams competing in Odyssey of the Mind tournaments
Edward Hans Leah Whalen across Pennsylvania – and around the world –
Mark Heath Lily Whetsell must follow their national, state, and local guidelines
Lauren Heine Tatyannah Wiggins to stay safe and healthy during the Covid-19 pandemic,
Sean Keller Lance Workman per the Program Guide and Virtual Tournament Procedures.
We hope you’ll join us next year Thank you for doing your part
as judges and volunteers, here in PA to solve this spontaneous problem together, separately.
or wherever your Odyssey takes you! • Wear a mask that covers your • Avoid poorly ventilated
nose and mouth to help indoor spaces.
Register at OdysseyAlumni.org protect yourself and others. • Wash your hands often with
to receive information about local • Stay 6 feet apart from others soap and water. Use hand
Odyssey of the Mind opportunities who don’t live with you. sanitizer if soap and water
• Avoid crowds. aren’t available.
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Problem 1: Vehicle Div. I, II, III
Problem Captains:
OMer the ROMER
Corey Gailit
JoAnn Fitch
Problem 1 – OMer the ROMER – Div I
OMers are always looking for new fun – and funny – experiences!
Teams will design and build a ride-on vehicle that takes an OMer MAKEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #32418
character on an adventure in search of humor. The vehicle will SHOHOLA ELE SCH #11416
use stored energy as it is propelled forward and in reverse. At
each stop, the vehicle and the OMer will react to something
humorous before traveling to the next destination. The humorous
Problem 1 – OMer the ROMER – Div II
performance will also include an unplanned stop where the OMer KEYSTONE OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL #44174
character takes a selfie, a creative physical representation of the LOYALSOCK MID SCH #9745
selfie, and a vehicle-produced special effect. OWEN J. ROBERTS MIDDLE SCHOOL #13505
Cost limit: $145 WILLIAM PENN MIDDLE SCHOOL #30762
Problem 1 – OMer the ROMER – Div III
CRESTWOOD SECONDARY SCHOOL #3331
DELAWARE VALLEY H S #3887
KEYSTONE OAKS HIGH SCHOOL #18963
MASTERMAN SCH #27564
OWEN J. ROBERTS HIGH SCHOOL #26200
SOLANCO H S #22743
STEAM STUDIO #38105
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Line Mountain Scholarship
Good Luck At States!!!
We lost several members of our
Odyssey family in a tragic accident
in March 1998. We are proud to
remember the young people from
Line Mountain — Chad Hain, Jason
Herrold, Kip Snyder, Amanda Wehry,
Toni Wehry, Tyrone Wehry, David
Wiest, and Toby Wiest — through
the awarding of annual scholar-
ships to Pennsylvania seniors who
best embody the spirit of Odyssey of
the Mind and demonstrate the
2021 creativity so coveted by the program.
Past Recipients
2021 – TBA during our Virtual Awards Ceremony!
2020 – Abby Boquist, Vianne Chang, Jaden Weed
2019 – Samantha Magargle, Shannon Melton,
Tenley Turrell, Madison Weiss
Sadie, Maggie, Jessie, Bryson,
2018 – Leah Eberts, Katie Harr HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS
2017 – Reghan Fitch, Rachel Melton
Be sure to apply to next year’s
Alex, Cameron, Kai, Reagan,
2016 – Natalie Melton, Madison Wiernusz
2015 – Robert Gaibler, Kristen Lubawski Line Mountain scholarship!
The application will be posted in
Lanie, Kenzie, Amelia, Maddie,
Cooper Smith, Emily Wieder
2014 – Anna Marie Kun, Jacqueline Matz January 2022 at paodyssey.com
Connor, Garrison, Ella, Damon,
2013 – Hayley Frerichs, Peter Gula
2012 – Hayley Johnston
Gretchen, Eliza, Addyson, Isabel,
2011 – Rachel Fletcher
2010 – Adam Bahr, Taylor Engel,
Magnolia, Breanna, Waylon,
Melissa Jarrett
2009 – Jeremy Adelman
Paige, Valentina!!!
2008 – Sara Sutsko
2007 – Ryan Balton
CONGRATULATIONS
Good Luck Coaches!!! Charles,
2006 – Amelia Weir Michaela Lantz – Cedar Crest
2005 – Ariel Otruba, Stephen Pike, Ariel Weinbaum –Masterman
Bugda, Zigner, and Lahr!!!!! for making PA proud!
Zach Wessner
2004 – Garrett Stiger
2003 – Julie Sutsco These two graduating OMers received
2002 – Rachel Porter scholarships from COU, the nonprofit
2001 – April Hartzel organization that supports Odyssey of
2000 – Krista Whalen the Mind teams around the world!
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Problem 2: Technical Div. I, II, III
Virtual Odyssey
Problem Captain:
Greg Schneider
Creativity is boundless as teams create a performance that includes
a Virtual Reality World. As part of the world, they will design
and build various technical effects, which include changing
something that is two-dimensional into three-dimensional. During
the performance, a character will unknowingly enter the
Virtual Reality World where it will encounter a nefarious
creature. It will learn the rules of collecting credits in
the virtual world as the odyssey progresses. Finally,
the character will escape the “clutches” of the
creature and earn the last credit that allows it Problem 2 – Virtual Odyssey – Div II
to journey back into the real world. The team DELAWARE VALLEY MID SCH #5570
will also create a special effect indicating to
DINGMAN-DELAWARE MID SCH #19690
the judges and audience when the performance
goes into virtual reality. KEYSTONE OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL #44174
Cost limit: $145 OWEN J. ROBERTS MIDDLE SCHOOL #13505
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP MS #48496
Problem 2 – Virtual Odyssey – Div I
THE ALTOONA ZOOMIES #48667
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY #43961
UPPER DAUPHIN AREA MIDDLE SCH #1258
CENTRAL ELE SCH #42375
WILLIAM PENN MIDDLE SCHOOL #30762
DORMONT ELE SCH #43435
FRENCH CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #31531 Problem 2 – Virtual Odyssey – Div III
GENERAL NASH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #48669 ABINGTON HEIGHTS H S A #30358
QUARRY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #2475 CEDAR CREST HIGH SCHOOL #22063
RICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #11917 CUMBERLAND VALLEY H S #1419
SCHICK ELE SCH #3879 DELAWARE VALLEY H S #3887
STREAMS ELEMENTARY SCH #30389 NORTH PENN HIGH SCHOOL #41169
TALENTED TIGERS #48680 SOLANCO H S #22743
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #32474 UPPER ST. CLAIR HIGH SCHOOL #32374
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Problem 3: Classics Problem 3 – OMER and the Beanstalk – Div II
OMER and the
BOYCE MIDDLE SCHOOL #30699
CHARLES BOEHM MIDDLE SCHOOL #2483
Beanstalk
CHARTIERS VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL #44954
COLONIAL MID SCH #35505
CURTIN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL #18725
Storybooks come alive when a special bean grows into a magic KUTZTOWN AREA MID SCH #40758
“beanstalk” that takes a youngster into a storybook land. There, MANHEIM TOWNSHIP MIDDLE SCHOOL #19452
a creative host will guide them around as they meet different
OWEN J. ROBERTS MIDDLE SCHOOL #13505
storybook characters and encounter objects from selected stories
that exist together in this mystical land. Teams will use ARM & STEAM STUDIO #38105
HAMMER™ Baking Soda to create works of art relating to the
stories. A set piece or prop that grows or appears to grow and an Problem 3 – OMER and the Beanstalk – Div III
original Life Lesson learned by the youngster in storybook land ABINGTON HEIGHTS H S A #30358
will be part of the performance.
ABINGTON HEIGHTS H S B #35204
Cost limit: $125
KEYSTONE OAKS HIGH SCHOOL #18963
Problem 3 – OMER and the Beanstalk – Div I MT. LEBANON HS #35752
ABINGTON HEIGHTS ELEM SCH #48636
OWEN J. ROBERTS HIGH SCHOOL #26200
BOYCE MIDDLE SCHOOL #30699
PENNSBURY HIGH SCHOOL #2474
CHARTIERS VALLEY INTERM SCH #45102
UPPER DAUPHIN AREA HIGH SCHOOL #537
DINGMAN-DELAWARE ELE SCH #5521
EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #2512
KUTZTOWN ELE SCH #39967
NORTH COVENTRY ELEMENTARY SCH #34111
OSBORNE ELE SCH #20952
SCHICK ELE SCH #3879
Div. I, II, III
STREAMS ELEMENTARY SCH #30389
Problem Captains:
WYLAND ELE SCH #30457 Lindsey Wilson
Barb Stiger
20 2021 Pennsylania Odyssey of the Mind Virtual State Finals paodyssey.com 21Best of Luck to the Teams of
North Penn School District!
Congratulations to North Penn HS (P2, P4, P5),
Penndale MS (P4, P5) and Gen Nash ES (P2)!
22 2021 Pennsylania Odyssey of the Mind Virtual State Finals paodyssey.com 23Problem 4: Structure Div. I, II, III
It’s a Trap
Problem Captains:
David Palermo
Arianna Lantz
Oh no, it’s a trap! Or is it? In this problem, teams will design and
build a structure made of only balsa wood and glue, if desired,
that holds as much weight as possible after it is used to trap a
moving object. However, an oblivious character will unwittingly
avoid traps it does not recognize in a humorous performance.
The performance will also include a narrator character that alerts
the audience to the action and the traps.
Cost limit: $135
Problem 4 – It’s a Trap – Div I
CHARTIERS VALLEY INTERM SCH #45102
CORNWALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #28075
DELAWARE VALLEY ELE SCH #1436 Problem 4 – It’s a Trap – Div II
EAST VINCENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #14138 BOYCE MIDDLE SCHOOL #30699
EISENHOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #30745 DELAWARE VALLEY MID SCH #5570
UPPER DAUPHIN AREA ELEM SCH A #46451 HAMPTON MIDDLE SCHOOL #30459
UPPER DAUPHIN AREA ELEM SCH B #48679 OWEN J. ROBERTS MIDDLE SCHOOL #13505
WYLAND ELE SCH #30457 PENNDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL #33156
Problem 4 – It’s a Trap – Div III
The Odyssey of the Mind Pledge
ABINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL #7548
Odyssey of the Mind is in the air,
in my heart and everywhere. DELAWARE VALLEY H S #3887
My team and I will reach together, MECHANICSBURG AREA SENIOR HIGH #43288
to find solutions now and forever. NORTH PENN HIGH SCHOOL #41169
We are the Odyssey of the Mind. OWEN J. ROBERTS HIGH SCHOOL #26200
24 2021 Pennsylania Odyssey of the Mind Virtual State Finals paodyssey.com 25Ranatra Fusca Award
This award epitomizes the spirit of Odyssey
of the Mind. Presented to teams or individuals
exhibiting exceptional creativity, the Ranatra
Good Luck
Fusca encourages creative thinking and risk-
taking. A successful solution is not criterion for
winning.
The name has a special meaning. Odyssey was
born from a college class taught by founder Dr.
Sam Micklus. He had students create flotation
devices to cross a pond. One student made a
water-strider-like contraption, which couldn’t
solve the problem because of its inability to
maintain balance. However, the idea was
exceptionally creative, and the Ranatra Fusca
Award, named after the species of a water-
striding insect, was born.
OMER’s Award
Named for our mascot OMER, this award recognizes individuals or
teams who demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship, exemplary behavior,
or exceptional talent. Recipients may be anyone that officials feel exhibit
these traits.
Anyone may tell a tournament official about a possible OMER’s Award
candidate. The official will determine if that person should be nominated.
Nominees are reviewed by a panel to determine the recipients.
Do you know an educator or parent in
Pennsylvania who would be intrested in Delaware Valley Middle School
starting an Odyssey of the Mind
program at their school or
community organization?
Technical Team
Grants are available for B e n n ett Anna Noelle
first-year teams.
The application will posted
over the summer at paodyssey.com. Angie Lalibella G r a n t N o va
Email pr@paodyssey.com
with any questions.
26 2021 Pennsylania Odyssey of the Mind Virtual State Finals paodyssey.com 27Problem 5: Performance Div. I, II, III
Superhero Socks:
Problem Captains:
Ryan Blackman
Josh Zorich
A Cliffhanger Beginning Problem 5 – Superhero Socks – Div II
ABINGTON HEIGHTS MID SCH #28547
Get ready for a story that begins with a cliffhanger “ending.” A BOYCE MIDDLE SCHOOL #30699
Superhero is in peril and needs help to escape. Just as all
CHARTIERS VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL #44954
hope seems lost, the Superhero puts on a pair of
Super Socks that give the hero a special power. The COLONIAL MID SCH #35505
Superhero uses the power to escape and fend COLONIAL MID SCH B #38243
off an adversary who caused the cliffhanger DINGMAN-DELAWARE MID SCH #19690
situation. Teams will also create an extreme
LOYALSOCK MID SCH #9745
weather setting, a humorous character,
and a sound effect that occurs whenever MANHEIM TOWNSHIP MIDDLE SCHOOL #19452
the character activates the Super Socks. MUNCY SCHS #36983
Cost limit: $125 OWEN J. ROBERTS MIDDLE SCHOOL #13505
Problem 5 – Superhero Socks – Div I PENNDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL #33156
BOYCE MIDDLE SCHOOL #30699 PINE-RICHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL #14214
CENTRAL ELE SCH #42375 WILLIAM PENN MIDDLE SCHOOL #30762
CURTIN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL #18725
DELAWARE VALLEY ELE SCH #1436 Problem 5 – Superhero Socks – Div III
DINGMAN-DELAWARE ELE SCH #5521 CUMBERLAND VALLEY H S #1419
EISENHOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #30745 DELAWARE VALLEY H S #3887
HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #46630 NORTH PENN HIGH SCHOOL #41169
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #34171 OWEN J. ROBERTS HIGH SCHOOL #26200
MOON #48677 SOLANCO H S #22743
SHOHOLA ELE SCH #11416 TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL #48534
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #32474 UPPER ST. CLAIR HIGH SCHOOL #32374
WEST VINCENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #38264 WILLIAM ALLEN HIGH SCHOOL #18660
28 2021 Pennsylania Odyssey of the Mind Virtual State Finals paodyssey.com 29Chartiers Valley Middle School Problem 5 - Division 2 - 2021
Got more rubber bands?
Wiggle, Wiggle, Wiggle!
The peril!
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your team’s accomplishments this year!
Seniors, make sure you register at
Wednesday, April 21 at 7:30 PM
ODYSSEYALUMNI.org paodyssey.com / PA Odyssey of the Mind on Facebook
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your Odyssey isn’t over...
We can use your expertise as a judge
or volunteer next year!
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30 2021 Pennsylania Odyssey of the Mind Virtual State Finals paodyssey.com 31About Odyssey of the Mind Odyssey of the Mind teaches students how to think divergently
by providing open-ended problems that appeal to a wide range
The Odyssey of the Mind has its roots in the Industrial Design classes of interests. Students learn how to identify challenges and to think
of Dr. Sam Micklus, Odyssey of the Mind founder. As a professor at creatively to solve those problems. They are free to express their
Rowan University in New Jersey (formerly Glassboro State College) ideas and suggestions without fear of criticism.
Dr. Micklus challenged his students to create vehicles without wheels,
mechanical pie throwers, and flotation devices that would take them The creative problem-solving process rewards thinking outside the
across a course on a lake. He evaluated them not on the success of box.
their solutions, but on the ingenuity applied and the risk involved in In Odyssey of the Mind...
trying something new and different. • Students develop team-building skills by working in groups of as
Students had fun. Word spread. The students’ activities attracted many as seven students per team.
attention from the local media. Soon, people on the outside wanted • Students learn to examine problems and to identify the real
a part of the action. This public interest led to the development of a challenge without limiting the possible solutions and their
creative problem-solving competition for school children. Odyssey potential success.
of the Mind was on its way. Since then, Dr. Micklus’s life has been • The creative-thinking process is nurtured and developed as a
happily consumed with developing problems for other people to problem-solving tool.
solve. • Students of all types will find something that will appeal to them.
• The fun of participation leads to an elevated interest in regular
Scoring classroom curricula.
You’ll see teams present their long-term solutions for a maximum of 200 • Teachers have a program to further provide students with a well-
points and 50 points for style. These problems were released in the fall. rounded education.
During the day, teams also take part in spontaneous problems for a
maximum of 100 points. The teams don’t know these problems in
An international extravaganza
advance. Odyssey of the Mind is a worldwide competition. Participants include
teams from Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Canada, China, Germany,
Scores for long-term (200), style (50), and spontaneous (100) are Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Japan, Kazakhstan, Lithuania,
prorated against the other teams in each division. Scoring is finished Mexico, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea,
after all teams are done competing. Judges need time to evaluate and
United Kingdom,
confirm scores, which may delay the awards ceremony. Please be
Uzbekistan, and
patient. The students have worked tirelessly on their solutions; we want
practically every
to do a thorough job with scoring.
state across the
USA. The annual
Why Odyssey of the Mind is good for students... Odyssey of the
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