Team 'Thayer Slayer' of Washington Township High School had one of the more advanced 'ballista' designs, modeled after the mechanics of a crossbow.
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Rowan University's chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) hosted the event at their Mullica Hill campus, attracting students from many South Jersey and Pennsylvania high schools, colleges, and universities.
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James Gallicchio of Team' Thayer Slayer' from Washington Township High School makes a quick change to their ballista catapult on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, at Rowan University in Mullica Hill.
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Students from Washington Township High School ready their trebuchet catapult during the 13th annual Pumpkin Chunkin at Rowan University in Mullica Hill, NJ.
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A team from Millville High School using a trebuchet design was highly-successful in launching pumpkins farther than most teams.
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A group from Philadelphia University represented their school at the Pumpkin Chunkin with their team, 'We Think This Will Work.'
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Rowan University's chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) hosted the event at their Mullica Hill campus, attracting students from many South Jersey and Pennsylvania high schools, colleges, and universities.
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Two teams of students from Washington Township High School competed in the 13th annual Pumpkin Chunkin at Rowan University, Friday, Oct. 28, 2016.
