As the racers round Barnard's Star they enter the final stretch.
It's Echo and Golf neck and neck, with Hotel just behind, closely followed by Delta and Foxtrot.
Alpha, Bravo and Charlie are bringing up the rear.

It's anybody's race at this point, and the race fans are going wild.

Eight teams competed in the 23rd annual MCLA high school programming contest.

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For four long hours, the students worked and the advisors looked on...

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Then, the students ate lunch, and the advisors looked on...

After a lot of concentration, and a little hangman, Team Golf from Pittsfield emerged
victorious. Team echo from New Lebanon placed second, trailing by a mere 13 minutes.
Team Hotel from Pittsfield won third place.

The Rookie of the year award was given to two teams, both from New Lebanon.
Teams, Delta and Foxtrot tied for this special recognition.

All the contestants did a great job and we hope to see them back here next year.

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