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|nats appearances = [[NCT|College Bowl NCT]]:<br>[[1998 NCT|1998]], [[1999 NCT|1999]], [[2003 NCT|2003]]<br>[[ICT|NAQT ICT]]:<br>[[1997 ICT|1997]], [[1998 ICT|1998]], [[2007 ICT|2007]], [[2008 ICT|2008]], [[2014 ICT|2014]]
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'''Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University''' is a public land-grant university located in Blacksburg, Virginia. Its quizbowl team, the Academic Competition Organization at Virginia Tech (VT-ACO), participates in [[ACF]], [[mACF]], [[NAQT]], and many other tournaments.  
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'''Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University''' is a public land-grant university located in Blacksburg, Virginia. Its quizbowl team, known as the Academic Competition Organization at Virginia Tech (VT-ACO), has been active for many years.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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VT-ACO was founded during fall semester 1995 by undergraduate students Jeff Ford, Dennis Loo, and Jason Thweatt. In the words of the club's constitution, its purpose is to "promote greater campus participation in College Bowl and other academic invitational tournaments by overseeing the administration of the intramural College Bowl tournaments, sponsoring other campus activities, and selecting teams for intercollegiate play."  
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VT-ACO was established during fall semester 1995 by undergraduate students [[Jeff Ford]], [[Dennis Loo]], and [[Jason Thweatt]]. In the words of the club's constitution, its founding mission was to "promote greater campus participation in [[College Bowl]] and other academic invitational tournaments by overseeing the administration of the intramural College Bowl tournaments, sponsoring other campus activities, and selecting teams for intercollegiate play."
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Despite being newcomers on Virginia's collegiate quizbowl circuit, VT-ACO thrived during its early years. In only its second year of operation, the organization made it to the [[1997 ICT|1997 NAQT ICT]]. In 1998, Tech sent teams to [[1998 ICT|that year's ICT]] as well as the College Bowl NCT, where they would make a [[1999 NCT|second appearance]] the following year.
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One of the greatest successes in the recent history of the team was during the [[2007 ICT|2007 ICT]] at the [[Minnesota|University of Minnesota]]. They finished 14th out of the 32 schools in [[Division II]]. Their top three players were [[Sarah Mahood]], [[Martin Davis]], and [[Michael Hundley]], with respective PPTHs of 2.41, 0.69, and 0.65. Mahood was the fourth highest scorer in the division. They returned to ICT [[2008 ICT|the next year]], this time less successful, placing 24th with a 3-10 record.
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In 2010, former [[Maryland]] player [[Dan Goff]] transferred to Tech from [[J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College]]. Elected VT-ACO's president the following year, he – along with Mike Hundley, now the team's advisor – helped to bring the team back after a period of relative inactivity. Founding member [[Jason Thweatt]], who returned to Tech in 2002 as a professor and advisor/coach for VT-ACO, left the team in 2012.
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In 2014, the team hosted SCT and competed at ICT finishing 18th. The team comprised of freshmen [[Matt Fleischer]], president [[Michael Chuber]], junior [[Max Chewning]], and senior [[Omar Abu-Realh]].
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In 2018, the Hokies returned to ICT, winning the 2018 Carolinas Sectional. The team comprised of president [[Eric Chang]], sophomore [[Jack Huguenin]], graduate student [[Sarita Hough]], and sophomore [[Nick Luca]]. They finished 23rd overall.
  
 
==Team members==
 
==Team members==
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[[File:1996 virginia tech.jpg|200px|thumb|VT-ACO yearbook photo, 1996]]
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[[File:1996 virginia tech team.jpg|250px|thumb|VT-ACO yearbook photo, 1996]]
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===Current roster===
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[[File:2007 virginia tech team.jpg|250px|thumb|VT-ACO yearbook photo, 2007]]
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* Omar Abu Realh, '14
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===2019-20 roster===
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* Hank Alexander, '16
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* [[Tahreem Alam]], '21
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* Alex Apollonio, '16
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* [[Mahdi Alkafawi]], '21
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* Max Chewning, '15
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* [[Zach Beckley]], '20
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* [[Michael Chuber]], '16
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* [[Kevin Chen]], '21
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* Brian Mongilio, '15
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* [[Sarita Hough]]
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* [[Andrew Kayota]], '21
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* [[Nolan McGrady]], '20
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* [[Ethan Obenrader]], '21
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* [[Emma Sparks]], '19
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* [[Spencer Thorpe]], '20
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* [[Alia Wilson]], '21
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* [[Christopher Payne]], '22
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* [[Christa Potter]], '23
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* [[Dan Asif]], '22
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* [[Hailey Page]], '22
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* [[Jarrett Holmes]], '23
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* [[Liah Strouth]], '22
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* [[Mario Martinez]], '23
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* [[Sam Basham]], '22
  
 
===Former players===
 
===Former players===
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* [[Omar Abu Realh]], '14
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* [[Hank Alexander]], '16
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* [[Alex Apollonio]], '16
 
* [[Landis William Atkinson IV|Landis Atkinson]], '11
 
* [[Landis William Atkinson IV|Landis Atkinson]], '11
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* [[Jeff Bocock]], '99
 
* [[Eliot Brenner]], '99
 
* [[Eliot Brenner]], '99
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* [[Eric Chang]], '19 (President, 2016–2019)
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* [[Max Chewning]], '17
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* [[Adam Chin]], '08
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* [[Michael Chuber]], '16 (President, 2013–2016)
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* [[Martin Davis]], '07
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* [[Matt Fleischer]], '16
 
* [[Jeff Ford]]
 
* [[Jeff Ford]]
 
* [[Dan Goff]], '13 (President, 2011–2013)
 
* [[Dan Goff]], '13 (President, 2011–2013)
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* [[Ryan Gunderson]] (President, 1999–2000)
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* [[Michael Hundley]]
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* [[Waldon Jue]], '01 (President, 2000–2001)
 
* [[Dennis Loo]], '99
 
* [[Dennis Loo]], '99
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* [[Nick Luca]], '20
 
* [[Sarah Mahood]], '07 (President, 2004–2007)
 
* [[Sarah Mahood]], '07 (President, 2004–2007)
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* [[Brian Mongilio]], '16
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* [[Bryan Murphy]], '16
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* [[Emily Neal]], '10 (President, 2007–2011)
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* [[Jody Neel]], '99
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* [[Joseph Sanderson]], '04 (President, 2001–2002)
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* [[Nola Savage]], '13
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* [[Jason Thweatt]], '97 (President, 1995–1997)
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* [[Doug Turnbull]], '04 (President, 2002–2003)
 
* [[Harry White]], '13
 
* [[Harry White]], '13
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* [[Jason Thweatt]], '97
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* [[Tim Work]], '04 (President, 2003–2004)
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==Hosted Tournaments==
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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|-
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! Date
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! Name
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! Level
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! Champion
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! Runner-up
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! Stats
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! Question Set
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|-
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| 09/21/2014
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| [[Early Autumn Collegiate Novice|ICCS]] Mirror
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| Collegiate
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| [[North Carolina]]
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| Virginia Tech
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| [http://www.hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/2448 Stats]
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| 2014 ICCS
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|-
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| 04/12/2014
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| [[Virginia Tech Spring Invitational]]
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| High School
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| [[George Washington (WV)|George Washington]]
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| [[Blacksburg|Blacksburg A]]
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| [http://www.hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/2112/ Stats]
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| [[Prison Bowl (set)|Prison Bowl]] 2014
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|-
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| 03/08/2014
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| [[Dan Goff Memorial Tournament]]
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| High School
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| [[Cave Spring|Cave Spring A]]
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| [[Blacksburg|Blacksburg A]]
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| [http://www.hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/2132/ Stats]
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| [[NAQT]] IS-133A
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|-
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| 02/08/2014
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| [[NAQT SCT Mid-Atlantic]]
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| Collegiate
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| [[Virginia|Virginia A]]
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| [[Maryland|Maryland A]]
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| [http://www.hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/1856/ Stats]
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| [[NAQT]] SCT-14
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|-
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| 11/17/2013
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| [[DRAGOON]] Mid-Atlantic Mirror
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| Collegiate
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| [[Virginia|Virginia A]]
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| [[Maryland|Maryland A]]
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| [http://www.hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/1629/ Stats]
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| 2013 DRAGOON
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|-
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| 09/28/2013
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| [[Early Autumn Collegiate Novice|Collegiate Novice IV]] Mirror
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| Collegiate
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| [[Virginia|Virginia A]]
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| [[Thomas Nelson]]
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| [http://www.hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/1569/ Stats]
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| 2013 Collegiate Novice
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|-
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| 07/06/2013
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| [[Missouri Open]] East Coast Mirror
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| Open
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| [[Evan Adams]]<br>[[Nate Bougher]]<br>[[Venu Katta]]<br>[[Cody Voight]]
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| [[Matt Weiner]]
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| [http://www.hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/1509/ Stats]
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| Missouri Open
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|-
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| 04/13/2013
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| [[Virginia Tech Spring Invitational]]
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| High School
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| [[Early College at Guilford|Guilford A]]
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| [[Early College at Guilford|Guilford B]]
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| [http://www.hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/1209/ Stats]
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| [[Prison Bowl (set)|Prison Bowl]] 2013
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|-
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| 09/29/2012
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| [[Early Autumn Collegiate Novice|Collegiate Novice III]] Mirror
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| Collegiate
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| [[Washington & Lee]]
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| [[Virginia|Virginia B]]
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| [http://www.hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/1082/ Stats]
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| 2012 Collegiate Novice
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|-
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| 04/21/2012
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| [[Virginia Tech Spring Invitational]]
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| High School
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| [[Christiansburg]]
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| [[Cave Spring|Cave Spring A]]
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| [http://www.hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/899/ Stats]
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| [[NAQT]] IS-112A
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|-
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| 02/04/2012
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| [[NAQT SCT Mid-Atlantic|NAQT SCT Region 5]]
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| Collegiate
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| [[Virginia|Virginia A]]
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| [[Georgia Tech|Georgia Tech A]]
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| [http://www.naqt.com/stats/tournament-teams.jsp?tournament_id=4107 Stats]
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| [[NAQT]] SCT-12
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|-
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| 10/15/2011
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| [[Fall Novice Tournament#2011|Fall Novice Tournament III]] Mirror
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| High School
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| [[Cave Spring|Cave Spring A]]
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| [[Christiansburg|Christiansburg B]]
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| [http://www.hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/10/ Stats]
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| 2011 Fall Novice
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|-
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| 02/22/2008
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| [[College Bowl RCT Region 5]]
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| Collegiate
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| [[Georgetown]]
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| [[Davidson]]
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| [http://www.collegebowl.com/rct/2008results.asp Stats]
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| [[College Bowl|CBI]] RCT-08
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|-
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| 02/09/2008
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| [[NAQT SCT Mid-Atlantic|NAQT SCT Mid-Atlantic]]
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| Collegiate
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| [[North Carolina]]
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| [[VCU]]
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| [http://www.naqt.com/stats/tournament-teams.jsp?tournament_id=2538 Stats]
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| [[NAQT]] SCT-08
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|-
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| 10/07/2006
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| Tech Triumph HS Tournament
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| High School
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| [[Northside (VA)|Northside]]
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|
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| [[NAQT]] IS-54
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|-
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| 02/19/2005
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| [[College Bowl RCT Region 5]]
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| Collegiate
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| [[Wofford]]
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| [[Davidson]]
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| [http://www.collegebowl.com/rct/2005results.asp Stats]
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| [[College Bowl|CBI]] RCT-05
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|-
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| 07/08/2000
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| Mad City Masters 2000 Mirror
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| Open
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|-
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| 11/19/1999
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| NAQT CCT Mid-Atlantic
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| Collegiate
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| Virginia Tech
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| [[Rhodes]]
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| [http://www.naqt.com/stats/tournament-teams.jsp?tournament_id=1060 Stats]
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| [[NAQT]] CCT-1999
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|-
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| 10/30/1999
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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| [[NAQT]] IS-16
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|-
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| 02/20/1999
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| [[College Bowl RCT Region 5]]
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| Collegiate
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| [[Georgetown]]
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| [[Davidson]]
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|
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| [[College Bowl|CBI]] RCT-99
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|-
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|}
  
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
 
* [http://www.aco.org.vt.edu/ Official Website]
 
* [http://www.aco.org.vt.edu/ Official Website]
 
* [http://www.facebook.com/VTQuizbowl VT-ACO] on Facebook
 
* [http://www.facebook.com/VTQuizbowl VT-ACO] on Facebook
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* [http://www.collegebowl.com/schoolhistoryrpt.asp?CustomerID=393 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University] at [[College Bowl]]
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* [http://www.naqt.com/stats/school.jsp?org_id=1043 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University] at [[NAQT]]
  
 
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[[Category:Virginia Tech]]
 
[[Category:Virginia Tech]]

Latest revision as of 10:01, 8 January 2023

Virginia Tech
Virginiatechseal.png
Location:
Blacksburg, VA
Current President or Coach President:
Alia Wilson (2019–present) Advisor:
Mike Hundley (2012–present)
National championships none
NAQT Page link

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a public land-grant university located in Blacksburg, Virginia. Its quizbowl team, known as the Academic Competition Organization at Virginia Tech (VT-ACO), has been active for many years.

History

VT-ACO was established during fall semester 1995 by undergraduate students Jeff Ford, Dennis Loo, and Jason Thweatt. In the words of the club's constitution, its founding mission was to "promote greater campus participation in College Bowl and other academic invitational tournaments by overseeing the administration of the intramural College Bowl tournaments, sponsoring other campus activities, and selecting teams for intercollegiate play."

Despite being newcomers on Virginia's collegiate quizbowl circuit, VT-ACO thrived during its early years. In only its second year of operation, the organization made it to the 1997 NAQT ICT. In 1998, Tech sent teams to that year's ICT as well as the College Bowl NCT, where they would make a second appearance the following year.

One of the greatest successes in the recent history of the team was during the 2007 ICT at the University of Minnesota. They finished 14th out of the 32 schools in Division II. Their top three players were Sarah Mahood, Martin Davis, and Michael Hundley, with respective PPTHs of 2.41, 0.69, and 0.65. Mahood was the fourth highest scorer in the division. They returned to ICT the next year, this time less successful, placing 24th with a 3-10 record.

In 2010, former Maryland player Dan Goff transferred to Tech from J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. Elected VT-ACO's president the following year, he – along with Mike Hundley, now the team's advisor – helped to bring the team back after a period of relative inactivity. Founding member Jason Thweatt, who returned to Tech in 2002 as a professor and advisor/coach for VT-ACO, left the team in 2012.

In 2014, the team hosted SCT and competed at ICT finishing 18th. The team comprised of freshmen Matt Fleischer, president Michael Chuber, junior Max Chewning, and senior Omar Abu-Realh.

In 2018, the Hokies returned to ICT, winning the 2018 Carolinas Sectional. The team comprised of president Eric Chang, sophomore Jack Huguenin, graduate student Sarita Hough, and sophomore Nick Luca. They finished 23rd overall.

Team members

VT-ACO yearbook photo, 1996
VT-ACO yearbook photo, 2007

2019-20 roster

Former players

Hosted Tournaments

Date Name Level Champion Runner-up Stats Question Set
09/21/2014 ICCS Mirror Collegiate North Carolina Virginia Tech Stats 2014 ICCS
04/12/2014 Virginia Tech Spring Invitational High School George Washington Blacksburg A Stats Prison Bowl 2014
03/08/2014 Dan Goff Memorial Tournament High School Cave Spring A Blacksburg A Stats NAQT IS-133A
02/08/2014 NAQT SCT Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Virginia A Maryland A Stats NAQT SCT-14
11/17/2013 DRAGOON Mid-Atlantic Mirror Collegiate Virginia A Maryland A Stats 2013 DRAGOON
09/28/2013 Collegiate Novice IV Mirror Collegiate Virginia A Thomas Nelson Stats 2013 Collegiate Novice
07/06/2013 Missouri Open East Coast Mirror Open Evan Adams
Nate Bougher
Venu Katta
Cody Voight 		Matt Weiner Stats Missouri Open
04/13/2013 Virginia Tech Spring Invitational High School Guilford A Guilford B Stats Prison Bowl 2013
09/29/2012 Collegiate Novice III Mirror Collegiate Washington & Lee Virginia B Stats 2012 Collegiate Novice
04/21/2012 Virginia Tech Spring Invitational High School Christiansburg Cave Spring A Stats NAQT IS-112A
02/04/2012 NAQT SCT Region 5 Collegiate Virginia A Georgia Tech A Stats NAQT SCT-12
10/15/2011 Fall Novice Tournament III Mirror High School Cave Spring A Christiansburg B Stats 2011 Fall Novice
02/22/2008 College Bowl RCT Region 5 Collegiate Georgetown Davidson Stats CBI RCT-08
02/09/2008 NAQT SCT Mid-Atlantic Collegiate North Carolina VCU Stats NAQT SCT-08
10/07/2006 Tech Triumph HS Tournament High School Northside NAQT IS-54
02/19/2005 College Bowl RCT Region 5 Collegiate Wofford Davidson Stats CBI RCT-05
07/08/2000 Mad City Masters 2000 Mirror Open
11/19/1999 NAQT CCT Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Virginia Tech Rhodes Stats NAQT CCT-1999
10/30/1999 NAQT IS-16
02/20/1999 College Bowl RCT Region 5 Collegiate Georgetown Davidson CBI RCT-99

External links
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