High school students from around the state competed in small teams to solve challenging problems, using only a single computer, their programming skills and their wits to succeed. Over the course of five hours the teams tackled a set of fourteen problems, ranging from novice level tasks up to challenging puzzles involving significant analysis and advanced data structures. Solutions were scored for correctness and completeness, with bonus points awarded for harder problems and early submission. Everyone who competed in this year's programming contest was a winner. The top three teams and the top novice team received trophies to display at their schools. 

The contest is co-sponsored by Willamette University and TechStart.

Congratulations to all the participating teams for a great job in 2009

2009 Willamette Programming Contest Participants and Awards:

Team	Coach	2009 Award	2008 Award
Cleveland High School	Zita Podany	1st Place
South Eugene High School	Jim Allen	2nd Place	1st Place
North Salem High School	Don Kirkwood	3rd Place
Salem Home School	Sam Steward	Novice Award*
Sherwood High School	Terrel Smith		2nd Place
Stayton High School	Kevin Murphy
Sunset High School	Jason Galbraith
Mountain View High School	Mike Bannow		3rd Place

 *Novice Award goes to the top first time team not placing in the top three

 

Although schools may only have one team competing for awards, they may bring a Junior Varisty Team to participate for the experience and the fun of solving the problems.

 

Mountain View High School

North Salem High School

Stayton High School