North Penn's Odyssey Of The Mind Team Advances To World Finals

LANSDALE, PA — Student teams from North Penn performed admirably at the Pennsylvania State Odyssey of the Mind (OTM) earlier this month, with one advancing to the world finals next month at Iowa State University.

OTM is a problem-solving competition that tests students' creativity, teammwork, and self-reliance, according to the school district.

North Penn High School's Team B placed first, earning a birth in the finals. Team A placed third, while Inglewood Elementary also turned in a strong performance.

At the upcoming international competition, more than 800 teams from around the United States and across the world will compete.

The following students competed:

• NPHS Team A, coached by Joanne Wiernusz and Lisa Upright: Sally Meyers (Grade 9, Pennbrook), Elise Upright (Grade 10), Vianne Chang ( Grade 10), Jess Zhao ( Grade 10), Nicole Chiu (Grade 9, Pennbrook), Natalie Upright (Grade 9, Pennbrook) and Erin Zhu (Grade 9, Pennbrook).
• NPHS Team B, coached by Patty Harr and Patti Eglin: Kate Harr (Grade 12), Kyle Harr (Grade 9, Pennbrook), Jaden Weed (Grade 10), Kavita Kute (Grade 10), Greg Sanborn (Grade 9, Pennbrook), Lauren Eglin (Grade 9, Pennbrook) and Jane Peters (Grade 9, Pennbrook).
• Inglewood, coached by Karen Nevard, Gary Nevard and Candice Carroll: Logan Parker (Grade 5), Lily Cole (Grade 3), Ryan Nevard (Grade 3), Evie Dalton (Grade 3), Mitchell O'Neill (Grade 3), Declan Carroll (Grade 4) and Maddie Hahn (Grade 4).

Congratulations!

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