Look down for a moment. See those taped boxes on the floor with a number inside them? That’s the catapult launching areas, and you’re standing inside them.

Langley High School students in Physics most recently launched their catapults for the famed “Projectile Project.” For this project, students had to build a catapult to certain standards, and were graded on many aspects of it, including the accuracy of their launch, the design, and the journal they had to complete during the construction and calibration process.

To most students, this project was by no means easy, even if the group consisted of two or more people.

“The most difficult part was the calibrations; getting everyone together at the same time to complete that table,” said junior Colin Pitts.

However, in the long run, the hard work paid off. Most groups got either 80 or 90 points for their accuracy, some groups getting the bullseye and 100 points to brag with.

“The best part was seeing all the different catapults, which was one better and the designs. Go Foley,” said junior Claudia Ho.

The designs and construction of the catapults varied greatly. Some groups chose to go the traditional route, while other groups used bungee cords and their elasticity. One group even chose to drop weights on one end of their catapult to launch their golf ball.

One of Langley’s Physics teachers, Mr. Foley, was very pleased with the results.

“I am overwhelmed with the creativity and attention to detail and this is clearly an indication of the high caliber to which Langley students rise to.”

Overall, the project went well, and the results didn’t cease to impress.

“The creativity people put in is impressive. I’m really proud,” Foley said.