Hoosic Valley Central School once again excelled in the 2024 Odyssey of the Mind Tournament, despite challenges posed by a winter storm that initially delayed the event to Sunday and started it two hours late. In the Region 4 tournament, 36 teams participated, including an impressive seven from Hoosic Valley. The event saw the participation of 48 students from Hoosic Valley, ranging from second to 12th grade, showcasing the unique breadth of this activity in terms of grade levels. This achievement is attributed to the dedication of eight volunteer coaches who offered countless hours for practice, snacks, and prop storage in their homes. Their commitment to the program deserves immense gratitude.
The students have been rigorously preparing since October 2023, focusing on solving a long-term problem with specific requirements, as well as engaging in a Spontaneous section that tests critical thinking. Hoosic Valley’s efforts paid off with four out of their seven teams winning medals and earning spots in the NY State Odyssey of the Mind Competition, set to take place in Syracuse, NY, on April 13, 2024. A special thank you to Mrs. Margaret Rice for the wonderful pictures of our kids!
Olivia BankerPenelope PerkinsChase LuskinMason MooreJames MazzeoCullen JoslinAddison Dean
Joseph Rice
Cooper LuskinFinnegan JerseyAlaina DavisNatalie AkinChester FrisinoKathryn Mazzeo
Aria Del ReConnor AkinAnthony FogartyCaidynce BurdickCharlotte MadoniaBrianna Weir
Lillian Carlo
Kyla SweetBrenna MorrisseyHailie WeirAdrianna SmithNora LoriniKaidence Davis
Patricia PaglialongaEmmalyn WeirMartin SicleyAndrea Del ReCole FaneLiam RoseIvy Rose
Laura RiceHayley ValcikNora LuskinMakenna LuskinSophia AkinRileigh DavisBrielle Chapko
Isabella SchmidtEvan AntolickAnna Grace MacicaTerrie CottrellSophia WilsonMarie AckerleyAmelia Stannard