Computing Sciences Programming Teams Excel at Regional Contest

Elon University had three programming teams mentored by Joel Hollingsworth compete on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Mid-Atlantic ACM Regional Programming Contest. The contest was held at Duke University and had 142 teams from 67 colleges and universities. Elon’s top team of Nathan Shemonski, Chris Weitzen and Dustin White finished in the top 14% with a 21st place finish. Elon’s second team of Vic McGlaughlin, Brad Nock and Doug Pearce finished in the top 38% with a 54th place finish. Elon’s third team of Christopher Agocs, Nicholas Harper and Clarke Rainey finished in the top 64% with a 92nd place finish.