High School East was bustling with science activity on Friday despite classes not being in session. The school hosted the Long Island Physics Olympics, which included five-member teams from East and West as well as from seven other high schools. The competition included: • “Physics Bowl” quiz show • “Fermi Questions,” such as how many drops of water are in the Long Island Sound • “Laser Light Show,” which required teams to hit two mirrors and then a fixed target with a laser. • “On the Glidepath,” a paper airplane distance competition • “Slow Roller,” in which teams determine how long it will take for a faster-rolling object to overtake a slower-rolling object. The event was organized by the Long Island Physics Teachers Association. High School East students had particular fun with the physics theme. They wore uniform T-shirts that read: “The trajectory of gas prices,” with an arrow straight up. Date Added: 3/18/2022