Megan Martin's inspirational story will make you think twice about the U.S.'s propensity toward youth worship. The senior citizens she follows to the Odyssey of the Mind world championships are engaging, funny, whip-smart, and, as their state-level judges noted, "spunky." An interesting piece about a remarkable group of people.
Who can keep from smiling when hearing the laughter and energy in the voices of this inspiring group of senior citizens? When a group of seniors (not the high school or college kind) enter the Odyssey of the Mind competition as the first adult group ever, they change all the rules. As one of them says, "The moment you take your last breath is the time you can stop growing." An educational newsworthy spark of a piece.
A light-hearted piece that's gripping and motivating. 'The Pioneers' didn't let a simple thing like age get in their way of keeping fresh , and keeping healthy competition alive. They educate themselves and, as a result of their enthusiasm, others to challenge their minds with unconventional methods. Good educational program.
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Produced by Megan Martin
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Sarah Ovink
Posted on February 04, 2006 at 07:08 PM | Permalink
Review of Old Dogs, New Tricks
Megan Martin's inspirational story will make you think twice about the U.S.'s propensity toward youth worship. The senior citizens she follows to the Odyssey of the Mind world championships are engaging, funny, whip-smart, and, as their state-level judges noted, "spunky." An interesting piece about a remarkable group of people.
Aubrey Faith-Slaker
Posted on June 07, 2005 at 07:17 PM | Permalink
Review of Old Dogs, New Tricks
Who can keep from smiling when hearing the laughter and energy in the voices of this inspiring group of senior citizens? When a group of seniors (not the high school or college kind) enter the Odyssey of the Mind competition as the first adult group ever, they change all the rules. As one of them says, "The moment you take your last breath is the time you can stop growing." An educational newsworthy spark of a piece.
Emon Hassan
Posted on May 29, 2005 at 06:27 PM | Permalink
Review of Old Dogs, New Tricks
A light-hearted piece that's gripping and motivating. 'The Pioneers' didn't let a simple thing like age get in their way of keeping fresh , and keeping healthy competition alive. They educate themselves and, as a result of their enthusiasm, others to challenge their minds with unconventional methods. Good educational program.