CHC Places 2nd in the Physics Olympics

3/1/2017

The Physics Olympic team made up of Ben Antonyraj '18, Dominic Escobal '18, Nathan Gardner '18, Seth Gregory '18, and Andrew Lynch '18 placed 2nd out of a field of 65 teams at the Central Maryland Physics Olympics.

The 'main event' was an egg drop competition. Teams were asked to drop eggs from 4 meters up without cracking or breaking them upon landing. They were allotted 20 minutes to design and create their contraption using only shredded paper, duct tape and aluminum foil. They narrowly missed out on placing first.

The Physics Olympic team is led by moderators Mrs. Sue Ward and Mr. Jack Stewart. Mrs. Ward has been on the Central Maryland Physics Olympics Committee since its inception 25 years ago as well as a head judge. She began teaching at Calvert Hall and moderating the CHC Physics Olympic Team in 2001. In 2001 and 2002, the team competed in-house before competing in the Central Maryland Physics Olympics. This is her 12th top 10 finish and her 9th time leading the team to a top 3 finish.

Physic Olympic Placement Over The Years

2017 - 2nd
2016 - 33rd

2015 - 13th & 39th

2014 - 15th & 30th

2013 - 7th & 8th

2012 - 31st

2011 - 3rd ,12th, & 36th

2010 - 2nd & 13th

2009 - 1^st

2008 - 1^st

2007 - 3rd, 5th, & 19th

2006 - 12th, 22nd, & 47th

2005 - 2nd