Creativity knows no boundaries and eODYSSEY proves it! This Odyssey of the Mind project brings together seven team members from five different countries to solve Center Stage, Div. III, via the Internet. Although they are oceans apart, team members from Russia, Moldova, Lithuania, Poland, and the U.S. have come together through the wonders of technology.

      After a discussion at the 2001 EuroFest in Hungary and months of work, the eOdyssey idea became a reality. With the support of coaches Marilyn Gibb (Colorado), Tom Scott (Texas) and Robin Tennant (West Virginia), the eTeam of seven was formed.

      The team members are Dimka Matvev and Daria Akimenko (Russia), Diana Casapu (Moldova), Darius Soporas (Lithuania), Joanna Niewiadomska (Poland), and Cain Harrelson and Samantha Tennant (U.S.). Although they have never met, they are already friends. They communicate through email and regular Saturday chats on the Internet.

      This team proves that creativity and problem solving do not recognize physical borders, or language or cultural barriers. The Internet has brought the members together in the spirit of creativity. The future possibilities for them and the program are endless.

      The team is hoping to raise enough funds to attend the 2002 World Finals. We ask anyone interested in supporting the team to please write to eodyssey@yahoogroups.com.