Students in Challenge Class are pictured from left to right, front row, Reid Hemry, Pryce Johnson, Sullivan Bird, Elijah Lawinger; back row, Betty Rogers, Hayden Jeffers, Gabe Hacking, Makenna Bottcher, Bryce Brogan.
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Gallatin’s Challenge Class, taught by Kim Brammer, held a medieval banquet on Dec. 6 for an audience of 50 people. Challenge Class has been studying the medieval time period during the first semester of school. Each student played a role in the banquet.
The banquet began with the entrance of King Gabe Hacking, which was signaled by a trumpet call from Minstrel Bryce Brogan. King Gabe welcomed the guests, made introductions, and led a toast.
Servant Elijah Lawinger brought the king his towel and served the bread while Cupbearer Pryce Johnson served the drinks and food.
Taster Reid Hemry tasted the king’s food and drink to make sure that it was safe for the king to eat.
Sir Hayden Jeffers, Minstrel Bryce Brogan, and Lady Betty Rogers read a portion of the poem “Beowulf.”
“Ring Around the Rosie” was played by Taster Reid Hemry, Cupbearer Pryce Johnson, Jester Sullivan Bird, Servant Elijah Lawinger, Queen Makenna Bottcher and Lady Betty Rogers. Taster Reid Hemry explained the sad history behind the song.
The poem “Lord Randall” was read by Queen Makenna Bottcher and Cupbearer Pryce Johnson.
Taster Reid Hemry, Cupbearer Pryce Johnson, Jester Sullivan Bird, Servant Elijah Lawinger, Queen Makenna Bottcher and Lady Betty Rogers sang the original version of “London Bridge.” Servant Elijah Lawinger explained the history behind the song.
Queen Makenna Bottcher performed a dance that she choreographed to medieval music.
Minstrel Bryce Brogan performed a trumpet solo of “London Bridge”.
Jokes were performed by Jester Sullivan Bird.
A knight dubbing ceremony was performed by King Gabe Hacking where Squire Hayden Jeffers became a knight and achieved the honor of being addressed as “Sir Hayden Jeffers”.
Castles, illuminated letters, shields, and guild signs made by the student were on display.
The medieval banquet was also performed on Dec. 6 for the elementary students.