Goshen’s Odyssey of the Mind teams competed at the New York State Finals at Syracuse University this past weekend, emerging with second, third and fourth place rankings.
Second Place
The Losee Team (GIS) won second place for Problem 2, and will be advancing to the World Finals in Iowa!
- Team members: Lillian Montemuro, Dean Losee, Rose Santana, Rohan Fortugno-Harris, Kaia Oum, Ara Folami
- Coach: Rachel Losee
Third Place
The Kloorfain Team (GIS) won third place for Problem 5.
- Team members: Ava Mejias, Claire Heater, Madison Degan-Dorengricchia, Abby Hodge, Gia Kaur, Kaiden Jones, James Donnelly
- Coach: Cathy Kloorfain
Other Placements
The C.J. Hooker Middle School Losee Team won fourth place for Problem 1. The Goshen High School team had a tough hands-on spontaneous problem and did not place this year.
“Their long-term performance was amazing,” said GHS English Teacher Beth Laskoski. “Our Odyssey teams have a lot to be proud of!”