The Odyssey of the Mind World Finals competition was held at Iowa State University from May 23-26, 2012. 2 teams represented CHS/CSHS by competing proudly and at the highest level. Odyssey of the Mind is a creative, problem-solving competitive program where teams of up to 7 students work together to creatively solve one of five Odyssey problems issued at the start of the school year. The teams present their solutions during tournament competitions, and this year's World finals included 815 teams from 15 countries.
Carroll High School Team, back to back Texas State Champions and second time competitors at World Finals, placed 20th in the Vehicular Problem, Division 3. They are: Ann Dahl and Allison Newman (CHS), Braden Anderson, Christie Ballew, Spencer Lankford, Mackenzie Murphy and Jack Veenker (DMS). Coaches: Megan and Carl Anderson and Shauna Newman
Carroll High School Team, back to back Texas State Champions and second time competitors at World Finals, placed 20th in the Vehicular Problem, Division 3. They are: Ann Dahl and Allison Newman (CHS), Braden Anderson, Christie Ballew, Spencer Lankford, Mackenzie Murphy and Jack Veenker (DMS). Coaches: Megan and Carl Anderson and Shauna Newman
Carroll High School Team, back to back Texas State Champions and 5th time competitors at World Finals, happily placed 2nd in the Technical Problem, Division 3. This is the second time three students of this team have won second place in the technical problem. They are: Jenna Buckley, Nico Scalzo, Emilie Featherston, Nathalie Scherer, Annie Newman and Lindsey Weiss. Coaches: Cynthia Featherston and Micki Scalzo
We are once again so proud of our Dragons and their success.
