Lakenheath students experience British culture Published May 9, 2011 By Senior Airman Tiffany M. Deuel 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ROYAL AIR FORCE FELTWELL, England -- Roaming the halls of Lakenheath Middle School, one might have seen a Roman soldier, medieval executioner, court jester and other characters mingling with the students and teachers on May 6, 2011. The reason being: U.K. Day. "U.K. Day is for the [students] to experience British culture and history and to get them involved with the local community," said Fiona Guyer, LMS host nation teacher. The day is years of British history and culture compiled into one day filled with events and activities that are both fun and educational. "[The students] could spend months traveling Britain, and here they get to see (the history and culture) in one day," said Shannon Wheeler, Parent Teacher Organization president. The LMS students learned traditional English country dances alongside students from Edmund De Moundeford Primary School as well as played cricket, churned butter, received entertainment from a jester, learned of medieval forms of punishment for crimes and many other activities that had the students smiling. "My favorite part was making the scones, because I had never ate them before, and I enjoyed it a lot," said Johnathan Doss, LMS 7th grader. Nearly 60 performers participated in teaching the LMS students about the United Kingdom. "It's good to show the students aspects of British history that do not appear in the curriculum and bring it to life," said John S. White, performance historian, consultant and technical advisor, who portrayed a medieval executioner. According to the staff, U.K. Day was a successful and entertaining event for all involved. "This is our fourth year doing this, and it gets bigger every year," said Ms. Guyer.