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.
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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
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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!”