[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 96 (Wednesday, July 9, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1379]
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                        ODYSSEY OF THE MIND TEAM

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                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 9, 1997

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I commend the following article to my 
colleagues.
  I am proud to join the city of Shadyside, OH, in congratulating the 
Shadyside Odyssey of the Mind Classics team in taking top honors at the 
world competition. This eighth grade team captured the world crown in 
the ``Can You Dig It?'' division II category by performing a skit, 
song, and dance which presented them as an archeologist and people from 
ancient civilizations in order to interpret the Can You Dig It? 
problem. Team members included Laura Kaluger, Megan Landerholm, Jessica 
Melankao, Natasha Minwer, Mary Ostrander; Dave Runyon, with Lori and 
Marty Runyon, and Blanche Ostrander acted as coaches.
  This Odyssey of the Mind team competed against 62 other teams in 
their Division to take the world title for the first time. The students 
and their coaches practiced diligently to prepare for this competition, 
and their hard work was rewarded with a well-deserved victory. I am 
proud of the students' successful performance as well as the support 
the community of Shadyside gave to the team by helping them raise money 
to cover the costs of the competition.
  The members of the Shadyside Odyssey of the Mind team have set an 
example of academic excellence for other students to follow. Mr. 
Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in congratulating the 
Shadyside Odyssey of the Mind team and recognizing their hard work and 
perseverance.

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