News: 8 Loudoun Teams to Compete at World 'Odyssey of the Mind' Tournament

(April 23, 2012) - Students from Loudoun County Public Schools made an extraordinary showing at the Odyssey of the Mind Virginia State Finals on April 14 at Menchville High School in Newport News. Eight teams from Loudoun County will advance to World Finals May 23-27 at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.

J. Michael Lunsford Middle School team is headed to
the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in Iowa.

The trip to the World competition does not come cheap -- the J. Michael Lunsford Middle School team estimates that it will take $15,000 for the students to make the trip. They are seeking sponsors for the trip. Learn more on their Facebook page.

The teams representing Loudoun County’s Regions 14 and 16 are: