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A field trip with meaning Renaissance Fair offers fun and education Early one fall, Sunday morning, LHS students began to gather in the north lot. They were waiting—some were nervous, some sleepy, others anxious and still others were bouncy with energy. Finally, the bus came. This was what they’d all been waiting for and slowly they filed onto the bus. These students, and a handful of faculty, were leaving for the annual Renaissance Fair, held near Kansas City. And, every year a group of students gathered at school one fall morning to attend the Fair. But, this year was different. This year the usual group—the Madrigals—was joined by students from the English and Art Departments. Mr. Curt Ratliff, the British and European Writers teacher, said that Mrs. Merrell Grant was to thank for the interdepartment cooperation. However, all three departments were anxious to work together to make the trip possible. At the Renaissance Fair, there were many things to do and see. Mr. Ratliff especially enjoyed the comic act “Puke and SnotHe said that the firm understanding of the period and the updated version of what times were like made the act his favorite. “In fact,” Mr. Ratliff said, “I spent most of my day watching them over and over again.” To senior Devon Schumacher, experiencing the time period helped him see what he was studying in Brit. Lit. “Seeing the period recreated,” Devon said, “really put it in perspective.” Devon also liked talking with the people working at the Fair. And, because the Renaissance Period interested him, he knew that those people were correct in their portrayal of the time. Out of all the activities, junior Sheri Spilker most wanted to do the Maypole. However, when she made it to the Pole, she discovered that she was too late. Instead, Sheri and her companions watched several plays and made some taste-tests on the food. Mr. Ratliff, Devon and Sheri all agreed on some points. For instance, it was very realistic—from costumes to personalities to activities. All three commented that the trip was fun, besides being educational. “If the students didn’t gain any interest in the Renaissance Period,” Mr. Ratliff said, “they gained knowledge about each other removed from the classroom setting...I hope this trip becomes an annual event, everyone had a good time.” Something was happening everywhere you looked whether it be dancers (above) or a parade of walking comedians. All performers working at the Fair dressed according to the time period and most developed the voice and mannerisms of the past also. Performing for the audience, this magician uses a volunteer for his dollar bill trick. Even though the magic was a bit modernized at the Fair, magic was popular during the Renaissance Period. Renaissance Fair—25
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Although there was always something to do, sometimes extra money was necessary. Deb Schneber and Sally Kirsch prepare to pay for the giant swing they are waiting to ride. With Deanna Kingman and Kami Dudley looking on, Mr. Joe Skutchan pleads with the camera-woman not to catch him with his mouth full. Mr. Skutchan, Deanna and Kami were caught in the crowd waiting to buy lunch. The elephant ride was one activity at the Renaissance Fair. Other games of the period included ring toss, Jacob’s Ladder and duals. 24—Renaissance Fair
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