For Canajoharie Middle School sixth graders, it's tradition. Each spring as the class completes its study of Europe and the feudal system of the Middle Ages, faculty, staff, and parents join students to celebrate with a traditional medieval feast. This year's sixth grade class took their turn at the annual rite on May 2nd in the East Hill Great Room.

Making the modern surroundings, the room was filled with banners, model castles and other materials typical of the Middle Ages. Nearly all of the students and participants wore medieval dress.

The faculty sat at the head table and the student subjects of their kingdom seated throughout the dining hall. With glass held high, King (teacher) Mike Kane officially announced the beginning of the feast calling for all guests to enjoy themselves. A staff of parents and school cafeteria volunteers served up a banquet of possum soup, fresh fruits and vegetables, hearty bread, chicken legs, and fruit pie all washed down with pitchers of fruit juice.