The Renaissance Period (1350-1550) was the transition period between the Medieval Era and the modern world. The word renaissance means "revival" or "rebirth". It was a period of great achievements in the arts and sciences combined with deep religious concerns. The Renaissance became one of the most productive periods in all history.

Students from Mrs. Man's European History classes have been studying the social relevance of many Renaissance personalities and their contribution to a time of great accomplishments. This year, the assignment was a to present their work through a performance for to their fellow classmates and the first annual "Renaissance Idol" judging panel. Performances constisted of PowerPoint presentations, costumes, speeches, and a 'live' portrayal of the Mona Lisa. Each student worked hard to convince judges Ms. Jani, Mrs. Yoshida, and Mrs. Man that they deserved their vote to be the first Renaissance Idol.

From the Term 1 - A Block Class:

Haley Everett - Queen Isabella of Spain
Jaclyn Lee - Nicolaus Copernicus
Brittany Lieu - Galileo
Nikki Nguyen - Michaelangelo
Cate Peabody - Raphael
Mai Sack - Donatello
Mika Sebastian - Queen Elizabeth I
Carmen Sharkey - Martin Luther
Hannah Shor - William Shakespeare
Chambri Swartz - Leonardo Da Vinci

From the Term 1 - C Block Class:

Alessandra Avvoia - Galileo
Sachi Enseki-Tom - Shakespeare
Katharina Gassmann - Queen Elizabeth I
Sophia Georgopapadokos - Bosch
Alea Knitter - Martin Luther
Gabrielle Mark - Vasco Da Gama
Kyiah Mason - Lavinia Fontana
Caitlin Okamoto - William Shakespeare
Julia Schnetzler - Bartholomew Scappi
Brooke Souza - Christopher Columbus
Veloniqa Taniguchi - Galileo
Vivian Windle - Queen Elizabeth I

Congratulations to the Idol Winners Nikki Nguyen, Michaelangelo and Gabrielle Mark, Vasco Da Gama!