Centuries-Old Technology Retooled for New Generation
Published 10.09.2012
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![Jonathan E. Harris, a computer aided product design major from Danville, takes steady aim. Jonathan E. Harris, a computer aided product design major from Danville, takes steady aim.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2012/10/Atlatl4-150x150.jpg)
![Brent K. Hey, of Chambersburg, majoring in residential construction technology and management: building construction technology concentration, intently prepares. Brent K. Hey, of Chambersburg, majoring in residential construction technology and management: building construction technology concentration, intently prepares.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2012/10/Atlatl2-150x150.jpg)
![Faculty member D. Robert Cooley demonstrates winning form – "like throwing a potato off the end of a fork" – for William P. Burrows Jr., an accounting student from Williamsport. Faculty member Rob Cooley demonstrates winning form – "like throwing a potato off the end of a fork" – for William P. Burrows Jr., an accounting student from Williamsport.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2012/10/Atlatl1-150x150.jpg)
![Familiarity bred accuracy as students grew more accustomed to the simple, yet effective extension of their wrists and arms. Familiarity bred accuracy as students grew more accustomed to the simple, yet effective extension of their wrists and arms.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2012/10/Atlatl5-150x150.jpg)
![Her atlatl wrapped in hot-pink duct tape, Chloe F. Marino – a general studies major from Cogan Station – steps up to the firing line. Her atlatl wrapped in hot-pink duct tape, Chloe F. Marino – a general studies major from Cogan Station – steps up to the firing line.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2012/10/Atlatl3-150x150.jpg)