Seniors Survive Rainy Renaissance

Posted on October 31, 2010 by

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On October 14, 2010, the senior class took its yearly trip to the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. During the days leading up to the trip, the weather forecasts were predicting rain throughout the entire trip. When the day arrived, there was not a cloud in the sky, and everyone’s hopes immediately rose. But around 10 o’clock it started to rain. A day that started off beautifully ended with a collection of soaked and tired FAHS seniors.

The English faculty is the most adamant about the necessity for the Renaissance Faire trip.

“It is important for seniors to go to the Renaissance Faire so they can get a sense of the lifestyle and conventions of Elizabethan Times,” said an eloquent Mr. Houp.

The trip relates to the senior curriculum because twelfth grade students study British Literature, which is what the Renaissance Faire concerns.

“Students learn better when they are watching as opposed to just reading about it,” said Mrs. Mahnken, who has been spearheading the trip to the Renaissance Faire since 2003.

In past years, a favorite show was the hypnotist, but his absence this year disappointed the students. The void he left needed to be filled by another show: “Giacomo the Jester”. It was an interactive comedy show in which Giacomo would call on students to assist him with his act. In some instances, the students portrayed a king or a queen. Some were even asked to give up their sweaters to be used as props for a magic trick.

“Although it rained and everyone got soaked, my favorite thing about the Renaissance Faire was the different activities that the students were able to participate in,” said Dominick Scatamacchia, one of many seniors who not only had a good time but was also able to but a positive spin on the dreary day.

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