Feb27

2013 Regional Tournament Info Board

by Ryan on February 27th, 2013 at 3:39 pm
Posted In: Announcements, Regionals 2013, Schedules

Check back here for the latest updates and information!

Saturday, March 9 at Pocono Mountain West High School
(Snow date: Saturday, March 16)

If all goes according to plan, we’ll once again provide a LIVE webcast of the Awards Ceremony for friends and family who can’t make it to the tournament.

The webcast will start at about 5:30 p.m. at www.nepaootm.com/webcast.


Thank you to the coaches, judges, officials, volunteers, parents, family and friends who make our program possible! NEPA Odyssey of the Mind is a 100% not-for-profit, volunteer organization.

 

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Sep21

2013 Dates Announced: Regionals set for March 9

by Ryan on September 21st, 2012 at 3:47 pm
Posted In: Announcements, Schedules

The schedule of events and deadlines for the 2012-13 season has been set by the NEPA regional board.

The Regional Tournament will be Saturday, March 9 at Pocono Mountain West High School.

State Finals is Saturday, April 13 at the Pocono Mountain East/Swiftwater campus.

To get the “Early Bird” discount, regional membership of $100 is due by Saturday, Dec. 1. After Dec. 1, the price increases to $120. Membership, team and judge registrations must all be in by Saturday, Jan. 19.

For the complete schedule, check out the Schedules page. Be sure to also check out the Events on our Facebook page.

 
Subscribe to the Official NEPA OotM Google Calendar

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Sep04

Kudos to Lehighton grad Peter, our scholarship winner

by Ryan on September 4th, 2012 at 9:06 pm
Posted In: Announcements, Scholarships

Peter Petrack, a graduate of Lehighton High School, is the winner of our 2012 Karl Schneck, Jr. Scholarship.

Peter was a part of the Odyssey of the Mind program for eight years. The $1,000 scholarship will go toward his studies at Moravian College.

The scholarship is presented in memory of our former co-director, Karl Schneck.

Thank you to all who donated to the scholarship fund at this year’s regional tournament!

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May26

Congratulations NEPA OMERs in Iowa!

by Ryan on May 26th, 2012 at 11:35 pm
Posted In: Announcements, World Finals

The 2012 World Finals at Iowa State University wrapped up Saturday. Our teams from the Northeast PA region all did exceptionally well, most placing in the top half or quarter in their problems and divisions. Here are the results!

  • Problem 1 – Ooh-Motional Vehicle – Div. I
    Dingman-Delaware ES – 29th of 55 teams
  • Problem 2 – Weird Science – Div. II
    Shohola ES – 21st of 63 teams

    Members from Pennsylvania teams make a grand entrance at the Opening Ceremonies last Wednesday. Courtesy odysseyofthemind.com.

  • Problem 3 – To Be or Not to Be – Div. II
    Crestwood MS – 15th of 58 teams
  • Problem 5 – Odyssey Angels – Div. I
    Pocono Ele Center – 12th of 59 teams
  • Problem 5 – Odyssey Angels – Div. III
    Delaware Valley HS – 16th of 48 teams

You all made our region and state proud!

If you attended World Finals, you can share photos and stories on our Facebook page!

To see the results of all Pennsylvania teams, click here!

For more coverage of World Finals, click here!

…and congratulations to the Penn State University div. IV team that received 2nd in problem 4, 1st in problem 5, and an OMERs Award! The team includes our very own NEPA structure judge and photographer Dustin Balton.

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