The press is invited to attend as Rivermont celebrates the Middle Ages on Monday, September 14th

Chris Szymanski, a former Navy Seal and member of Team USA for the Medieval Battle World Championship in 2013, will be here on Monday, September 14th, along with his wife Toni, who recently completed her doctorate in gifted education at UI and has been appointed to Western Kentucky University's faculty. They will share their love of history, honor, and making international friends.

An Elizabeth I costume along with various 14th-century reproduction items of clothing will be on display and students will have the opportunity to try on various pieces of armor.
Mr. Szymanski, who travels the world competing in medieval battle competitions, (They were in Russia this summer.) is planning to demonstrate a real medieval battle.

Presentation are scheduled in various PE classes during the day, the schedule is a follows:

9:25-10:15
10:40-11:35
11:40-12:30
1:05-2:00
2:00-2:40

It promises to be an exciting day!

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