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RFH Student Catapults Go the Distance

Jonathon Pennetti's physics class launched their devices on the football field.

On a windy and sunny day in March, Jonathon Pennetti's physics students were doing their best to launch themselves into a good grade. Pennetti tasked his student teams to launch a golf ball at least 15 yards with a catapult they constructed themselves.  

According to Pennetti, creativity, meeting specifications and distance all went into their  final grade.  "The best catapults were able to launch a golf ball nearly 45 yards!," he said.

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