From Greenville County School District: Crestview Elementary’s Odyssey of the Mind Team was recognized for their achievements by the State Board of Education at the Board meeting in Columbia Wednesday. S.C. Superintendent of Education, Jim Rex, detailed the team’s achievements and presented each team member with an honorary certificate. In his remarks, Mr. Rex expressed the importance of creativity, technology and teamwork in tomorrow’s leaders. They also had the opportunity to meet and talk with Board members. Last May, this team won the gold medal making them World Champions at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in Ames, Iowa. They competed against teams from all over the United States and from 20 other countries. Since the team members now attend different schools, the 2008/2009 school year marked the last time this team will compete together after several successful years. Team members include Taylor Carroll (Greer Middle), Joshua Carson (Sevier Middle), Evan Kramer (Charles Town Center), Charles and Christopher Ludlow (League Academy), Ben Teal (Crestview Elementary) and coaches, Sandi Carson and Mary Ludlow.
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