Pinion Elementary School in White Rock hosted the annual Rocket Club Launch Thursday morning. The 22 rocketeers launched their rockets in front of the entire student body. The event generated lots of excitement as the rocketeers launched their rockets and made a mad dash onto the landing field to catch their rockets as they descended by parachute for a soft landing. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Volunteers at the rocket launch event include Robb Hermes, Ray Flesner, Fran Flesner, Alex Short’s mom, and Los Alamos High School students Wilson White and Brandon Stokes. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com. 

William Fichtel connects the wires to the fuse that ignites his rocket engine. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

William Fichel at launch control pushing the launch button as Ray Flesner supervises. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

William Fichel’s rocket heads into the sky. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

William Fichel runs after his rocket and catches it to the delight of the crowd. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Emmalyn Lee launches her rocket for which she won the best paint job award. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Felicity Trujillo left, and Calah Crittenden prepare their rockets for launch under the supervision of Robb Hermes. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com