NKMS Odyssey of the Mind team qualifies for national event

Members of the Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma Odyssey of the Mind team are (front, l to r) Justin Jones, coach Linda Robinson, Madison Kidd, Carly Yates, (back, l to r) Sam Robinson, Courtney Kerst, Billy Bull, and Leah Robinson.

Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma Odyssey of the Mind team members qualified for the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals to be held at Iowa State University May 25-28.

The team of New Kent Middle School students finished in first place in regional competition and as runner-up in state competition as they tackled the long-term problem synopsis “Aesop Gone Viral.”

The group performed a skit to tackle the fable through narration, performance, and costume design. The performance also had to conclude a character that makes a wrong conclusion about the moral and is corrected.

The group is currently accepting donations for their trip to the national event. If you want to make a donation, make a check payable to “Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma- Attn: Odyssey of the Mind” to P.O. Box 212, Quinton, VA 23141.