The Canajoharie Odyssey of the Mind Team, Problem I Division 1 will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner on Monday, May 3rd at the Canajoharie High School Cafeteria from 4:30-6:30pm. The Fundraiser is to help raise funds for travel, room and board while the team competes at the World Competion in East Lansing, Michigan.
While enjoying the meal to help support the team on their trip to the World Finals, you will also get to experience the performance that won them a position in World Final Competition.
First seating will be from 4:30-5:15 with a performance at 5:15, and second seating will be from 5:30-6:15, with the second performance at 6:15.
For tickets contact the school at 518-673-6310, or see any of the team’s parents.
Takeout will also be available from 3:30-4:00.
The Odyssey of the Mind an international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students from kindergarten through college. Team members apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretation of literary classics. They then bring their solutions to competition on the local, state, and World level. Thousands of teams from throughout the U.S. and from about 25 other countries participate in the program.
The East Hill Division I Problem 1 Team has won 1st Place at the Regionals in Broadalbin, and placed in the State Competition in Binghamton to qualify for the World Tournament at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan.
The Tournament is a 4 day International Festival, inviting teams from across the US and from around the world, and East Hill Canajoharie will be there to represent our region and state.
A good portion of funds have been raised so far, with many generous donations from local businesses and individuals. The team also had a fundraiser at Ace Hardware last weekend, offering baked goods, hot dogs, and car washes with the help of other Canajoharie teams, staff and personnel.
Here are some photos of the car wash/bake sale…
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