Speed Stacking Champions!

March 21, 2009 - Tucker had a fun day at the speed competition held at Wingate University. Tucker's team, the Flamining Foursome, placed second in the 3-6-3 relay. Tucker didn't win any individual awards this year, but he had a wonderful time. If he could only win one medal, I was glad it was for the team event. The kids had a great time. Thank you to their PE teacher Ms. Card for devoting her Friday afternoons to the Unionville Cup Stacking club.

Odyssey of the Minds Regional Competition

March 7, 2009 - Tucker once again was a member of Unionville Elementary's competitive Odyssey of the Mind program. It is a very big deal to be chosen as one of the twenty-eight students that comprise four teams. They start working in October for their regional event at Wingate University. This year Tucker and his cousin Betsy were on the same team. Their problem was to explain two documented superstitions and to create one of their own. The real challenge was to produce a transformation of scenery. In their case, a cruise ship backdrop becomes a life boat and finding a pirannah's tooth saves the day! The team placed 2nd at regional and are preparing for the state competition which will also be held at Wingate University on April 4. Cross your fingers for some good luck! If you want to read more about the Odyssey of the Mind program, visit http://www.odysseyofthemind.com/.