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By Eli Gregory Staff Writer From the moment the buses arrived, Red Lion students were able to experience what life was like many years ago. Lords, ladies, and even acting peasants wandered by, offering good days and courtesies. Vendors called out their wares through song, and “Long Live the King, God Save the Queen,” could be heard every minute or so. For the next few hours, students would be immersed in the language and culture of the Renaissance Faire. "I haven't been in recent years," said junior Riley Perkowski. "But it still had the warm aroma of the Renaissance faire I've grown to love.” The day of the field trip was also “students only day”, which gave the faire a unique and youthful vibe. Throughout the day different events, acts, and performances happen. A hypnotist, a falconer, brawls, and comedy skits were among many that could be seen both on the walking paths and stages set up throughout the faire. Many students attended the human chess match, a spin on the classic game featuring real fights. The match was also hosted by the king and the queen themselves, who chose members of the audience to participate in the showdown. One participant was a little boy who quickly became a crowd favorite called Ben the Pirate. “It very entertaining and engaging,” said senior Emma Rinehart. “The People all kept in character and it was amazing.” Fights were well done, swords and axes clashed, fists were thrown, and one actor even used a whip. It ended with four knights announcing a duel to the death later on in the day. When the students first arrived, many headed to the jousting arena to see the tournament joust, prelude to the ultimate joust later in the day. The crowd was cheering and booing in no time, even doing the wave when prompted to by the “Choir-man.” Many visitors purchase the massive turkey legs sold at most vendors. For eight dollars, students could get a "taste" of what a real knight might have ate many years ago. Instead of purchasing real swords, many students were seen with plastic sword drink cups. a novelty that went over well until the bees found the sugary soda. Red Lion's Madrigal Chorus group also performed today alongside many other schools. “It’s great seeing other schools choirs be that advanced in creating music without instruments” said junior Kevin Scheetz, “Our choir can gain a lot from seeing these groups.” Many schools from around the area performed alongside Red Lion. While Red Lion did not place, they still put on a great show. "I think the best thing there was all the madrigal choirs," said senior Ryan Mendicino "They all sang very well and acted very well". For 35 years, the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire has been entertaining people of all ages with a massive production put on for 13 weekends. With 35 acres of Renaissance era fun, the Faire is sure to have something enjoyable for everyone. The Faire’s season started on August 1, and ends October 25. The Faire alters their theme every weekend, providing a new and unique experience for its patrons. Three different classes were invited to attend the trip: AP English, British Literature, and Public Speaking. The total amount of kids that attended added up to be 115 students, not counting the Madrigal Choir who also attended.
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By Claire Krackow Staff Writer Grant Fickes, the Student of the Month for April, believes he is a heavily involved individual throughout the school. “I’m in all honors classes and I’m also involved in Executive Council as the Treasurer,” Fickes said. Grant takes his duties at the Red Lion Senior High School very seriously and is involved in many in-school and out-of-school activities. “I participate in various band groups,” Fickes said. “I’m the lead alto saxophonist for the symphonic band, first chair in the jazz band, and I play my instrument in church a lot with my mother.” “I was in the honor band this year, which is a group comprised of the best select students in the county,” Fickes added. In addition to his notable musical talent, Grant is also in National Honors Society, displaying his academic ability as well. Grant has many plans following high school. “At this point in my Junior year, I’ve been looking at colleges and making visits,” Fickes said. “At this point, I’m planning to major in mathematics specifically, I’m not 100 percent sure yet, but next year with all of the mathematics courses I’m taking, I’ll have a better idea.” Out of all the visits Fickes has taken, he likes the University of Richmond the most, and hopes to apply there. “I’m in 11th grade, looking forward to being a senior, but I’m going to be very sad to see all of my senior friends go,” Rotary Student of the Month for April Ben Wesley said.
“In school, I’m involved with the Intellectual Quiz Team, our kind of quiz bowl thing. We ran in the TV Show Brain Busters recently, which was fun,” Wesley said. “We ran for three episodes but then we lost.” Ben has many plans for the future following high school. “I’m hoping to go to the University of Pennsylvania to major in computer science,” Wesley said. “I’m also hoping to apply at other colleges like Drexel, Millersville, York, and Carnegie Mellon is a goal, it’s worth a look.” Ben is also featured on the morning announcements for news and weather and sometimes he anchors. “Outside of school, I play the piano,” Wesley said. “I started piano because when I was five or six years old, my parents got me into it. I play it because I enjoy making music.” Ben also volunteers at his church. “I help out in the library at church because I love books. That’s mainly all I do to help out there.” Wesley said. In addition to his unique array of activities, Ben has a rather unique pet peeve. “My brother can make me crazy sometimes, but one of my biggest pet peeves is the microsoft office font, Comic Sans,” Wesley said. Wesley learned that he isn’t the only one who hates the font, as he found fellow anti-sans at an art camp recently. Although he hates Comic Sans, he does love clothes with an argyle print. By Taylor Bosley Sports Editor Junior Student of the Month for March, Mckayla Cooley, is dedicated to her involvements in and out of school. Mckayla Cooley is involved in various organizations within Red Lion.Currently she is working on Neff’s School House, a restoration project for students in the Drafting 3 and 4 classes. It is also open to other students and staff. “Mr. Royer, my drafting teacher, asked if I would do the interior design work such as picking paint colors and how things are placed within it,” Cooley said. Along with that project, Cooley helped with the construction of the Habitat for Humanity home three times. Cooley is also a member of the Red Lion varsity field hockey team. Another project she is involved in is held in the town of Manayunk, located in Philadelphia. She and senior Drake Schaefer are holding a competition to see which school can design a hub or location where students can get food, get bike repairs, or any other services and products that would be needed, which will end in April. “I love making people laugh,” Cooley said when asked about what she enjoys. In addition to providing people with humor, Cooley also loves adventures and hanging with her friends, noting that her favorite place to be is the mountains. Cooley has some of her future figured out. “I plan on studying architecture and then obviously becoming one, and then hopefully someday I will be making bank and driving a Range Rover,” Cooley said. Junior Stephen Baker, or known on the high school morning announcements as “Stephen Baker the Rainmaker,” was named Rotary Club International’s Student of the Month for March, and is heavily involved within the school.
Baker is widely involved within the school’s choir community. He is a member of concert choir, Madrigal choir and also show choir. His involvement in performance doesn’t stop there. Baker was also a member of the Tarzan cast from this years school’s musical. Playing Professor Porter, Baker said he has a “blast” throughout the production of the musical. “I loved being able to meet up with my friends on a regular basis,” Baker said. He enjoyed being able to have a good time and laugh with his friends daily. “I like movies and also listening to music,” Baker said. That is, listening to any music other than country. Baker’s love for music is also shown through his practicing of piano for the past two years. “I’ve been thinking of going to a college to major in music education and musical theater,” Baker said, despite his undecided choice of a college to attend. Baker seems to not have any annoyances or pet peeves. “I’m a very mellow guy, nothing really bothers me,” Baker said. With his membership in National Honor Society and musical ability, Baker was considered an excellent candidate for Student of the Month. By Claire Krackow Marketing Editor February Student of the Month junior Morgan Grove is very dedicated to her academics and extracurriculars. She is a part of the Mini-THON committee and an honor roll student every marking period. Morgan swims for the Lady Lions swim team as well. “Outside of school, I swim for another team,” Grove said. “I am involved in my youth group, I also babysit as my job.” Outside of school, Morgan continually volunteers at Leg Up Farm. Leg Up Farm helps kids with disabilities recieve physical therapy, and she has been volunteering there since she was 14 years old. “I started helping out in the barn with the horses, now I am volunteering there twice a week helping with therapy sessions,” Grove said. “I also still volunteer in the farm. I was asked to help this summer at Leg Up’s week long summer camps.” “I love volunteering there. It feels so good to watch the kids makes improvements and know that I got to help them achieve their goals.” Following high school, Grove is interested in a career in either physical or occupational therapy, though she is leaning toward physical therapy. “In the end, I would like a job in pediatric physical therapy. I love working with kids. One thing that is really close to my heart is getting the chance to help others, that’s why I would like to become a physical therapist,” Grove said. Junior Charles Flaharty was named Rotary International’s Student of the Month for February.
Charles plays tennis on the Red Lion High School tennis team. He is featured on the announcements almost every morning, and he is also a member of the Class of 2016 Executive Council. After high school, Flaharty plans on majoring in Astrophysics and would like to go to Grove City College or Brigham Young University. “I like to hunt and shoot any type of weapon, and I love to go camping too,” Flaharty said. He is also a boyscout for Troop 184. “I joined boy scouts because I thought it was a cool program and it teaches many valuable skills.” “I can’t stand it when people pick on others and act like they are better than everybody else,” Flaharty said. “One of my biggest goals is just to make a difference in the world.” “I would like to work with NASA when I finish college and hopefully go to space one day,” Flaharty said. “I love to ride horses and to hunt, both of which require lots of patience.” |
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