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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (MAY 20, 2025) — The Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation (WASDEF) presented $5,921 to Williamsport Area Middle School’s Odyssey of the Mind (OM) team, which heads to the World Finals at Michigan State University this week.

The education foundation was able to contribute a combination of donations designated for the team from those in the community, area businesses and its Annual Fund.

The WAMS team competed at the state competition in April, earning a first-place finish for “Cooking with Books.” Coached by Kendra Reeder and Amanda Gimmi, the team is comprised of Connor Gimmi, Addyson Harrison, Noah Kriger, Hayden Smith, Olivia Smith and Brayden Swanson.

OM teams from WASD have been successful at the programs regional and state levels, having earned coveted spots at the World Final competitions. 

Odyssey of the Mind is a competition that blends creativity, engineering and teamwork. It is 100 percent student-directed, with adult coaches acting as guides. For more information, or to review synopses of this year’s program problems, visit www.odysseyofthemind.com.

WASDEF is the recognized nonprofit affiliate of the school district. The education foundation facilitates charitable giving and permanent legacies based on individual areas of interest in educational innovation, the arts, athletics and scholarships. For more information on the foundation, or to make a gift, visit www.wasdeducationfoundation.org.   

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