Sixth graders lay out a feast rtr ncient Israeli customers were reenacted as such greats as Moses, Esther, and David graced the presence of the sixth grade "Bible feast. The students of Mrs. Bobbie Sandlin indulged in the traditions and customs of the great forefathers and were given the opportuni ty to receive a more thorough understanding of the Old Testament. Students were treated to a smorgasbord of traditional foods from the Middle East. Figs, cheeses, and lentils were tested by the palates of students, many of whom also received their first exposure to international foods through this feast. The feast has become an annual event since it was initiated in 1980 by Randy Lambeth, Harding Academy Elementary principal, for his Bible class. Students A long, long time ago ... Sixth grade teacher Bobbye Sandlin gives her students insight on biblical customs. - photo by Mark En){land . continue to look forward to the annual Bible feast with eager anticipation. Since students were allowed to dress as their favorite Biblical character they carne into closer contact with their character through individual research to prepare for the feast, Sandlin felt. 1l%l Terry cloth tunics? Sixth grade students get into the spirit of things during their Bible feast. - photo by Mark England. - .., - .....- Let's get down. Elementary librarian Betty Alston demonstrates proper reclining etiquette . -photo by Mark England. Elementary 351
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