Members of the GATES class for gifted students at Bowmar Elementary are taking a step back in time this week. The students are hosting a Renaissance feast and other activities throughout the week. Above, 10-year-old Jonathan Jackson, aka King of Kings Castle, takes a sip from his “goblet” as 10-year-old Jasmine Stevenson, aka Queen Elizabeth I of Dover Castle, adjusts her crown. Toasting, from left, are Olivia White, 10, and Marcus Harmon, Taylor Pace and Alex Velazquez, all 9. Jonathan is the son of Tony and Amy Jackson, and Jasmine is the daughter of Pamela Williams. Olivia is the daughter of Allen and Maxine White, and Marcus is the son of Valerie Moody. Taylor’s mother is Jennifer Coon, and Alex’s parents are Gerardo and Vivian Velazquez. (Suzanne Feliciano*The Vicksburg Post)