Congratulations to the Central Columbia Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind team for an outstanding performance at the 2025 Odyssey of the Mind World Finals at Iowa State University, where they placed 7th out of 51 teams from around the world in their division.
The team advanced through both regional and state competitions to earn the opportunity to compete on the world stage. Their success is a testament to their creativity, teamwork, dedication, and problem-solving skills, which are at the heart of the Odyssey of the Mind program.
We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors and the many community members who donated to help make this incredible experience possible. Your generosity and support played a vital role in helping these students achieve their goal.
The team was coached by Josh and Christine Knorr, whose guidance and encouragement helped the students reach this remarkable accomplishment. Central Columbia is proud of these young problem-solvers and all they have achieved.
Top left to right: Charlee Crisman, Dani Griffin, Willa Sproehnle, Jason Knorr, Grayson Laughlin
Bottom left to right: Tyler Stagliano, Nicholas Belolan