Two teams of Westminster College students participated in the 2009 ACM East Central North America Programming Contest Oct. 30-31 at Youngstown State University.

The teams were under the direction of Dr. John Bonomo, Westminster associate professor of computer science.

Team 1 included:

James Bryan, a senior mathematics major, is a son of Leigh Bryan-Taylor and James Bryan, both of Greensburg. He is a graduate of Greater Latrobe High School.

Jordan Camara, a senior computer science major, is a son of Armando Camara of Hermitage and a graduate of LaSalle Green Hills High School.

Stephen Rossi, a senior computer information systems and mathematics major, is a son of Eugene and Eileen Rossi of Oakmont and a graduate of Central Catholic High School.

Team 2 members were:

Amanda Gentzel, a senior sacred music and computer science major, is a daughter of David and Margaret Gentzel of Wexford and a graduate of Pine-Richland High School.

Joshua Glasser, a sophomore computer science and mathematics major, is a son of David and Suzanne Glasser of Mansfield, Ohio, and a graduate of Lexington High School.

Dylan Karas, a sophomore computer science major, is a son of Charles and Josie Karas of Aliquippa and a graduate of Hopewell High School.

Contestants were given a set of eight programming problems and five hours to solve as many as possible. Points were awarded based on the number of problems solved correctly, as well as the speed with which solutions were obtained.

Youngstown State was one of four sites where the IBM-sponsored contest was held. Other locations were: McMaster University in West Hamilton, Ontario; University of Cincinnati; and University of Michigan. The contest draws students from colleges and universities throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, and Indiana. This year's contest hosted 113 teams.

The contest provides college students with opportunities to interact with students from other universities, and to sharpen and demonstrate their problem-solving, programming, and teamwork skills.

Contact Bonomo at (724) 946-7287 or e-mail bonomojp@westminster.edu for more information.

(l-r) Josh Glasser, Amanda Gentzel, Dylan Karas, Steve Rossi, Jordan Camara, James Bryan