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AP European History Summer Reading Assignment

The following assignment is based on the book A World Lit Only By Fire written by Willian Manchester.  This assignment should be typed and is due the 1st day of class.  No exceptions! 

I.   Define each of the following words making sure that your definitions agree with the context in which the word is used.  Write a new sentence using each word appropriately.  Page numbers have been provided to help find the appropriate sense of meaning.

eviscerated 36

emasculated 44

misogyny 70

lubricity 71

invested 71

cupidity 74

satyrical 74

admixture 79

comity 102

speciosity 104

vituperative 109

apostasy 113

parricide 125

irascible 137

salubrious 137

crepitation 139

derogating 162

sophistry 204

prerogative 206

panjandrums 268

venery 270

obloquy 288

indefatigable 299

II.    In a well written paragraph explain what characteristics Manchester attributes to the medieval mind? How were these features manifested in the life of ordinary people as well as among the powerful and influential?

III.   Select two of the following five options.  Write a well written paragraph which provides a complete answer.  Be certain that you answer all parts of each selected option.

1. The German princes and people supported Luther's reformation more for political and economic reasons than for religious ones.  Explain - detailing examples from the book.

2. A split in the Catholic Church or a movement from reform was inevitable because of the abuses and worldliness of those who were its leaders and spokesmen.  Assess the validity of this statement and support your answer from the reading.

3. According to prelate Alvaro Pelayo of Spain (1500's) "Wolves are in control of the church and feed on [Christian] blood!" Explain this quotation for the time period 1200-1517 and assess its validity.

4. Using the cartoon on page 200 as a starting and reference point, discuss the actions taken by the Catholic Church to institute reform and assess whether or not the Lutherans (source of the cartoon) are justified in their feeling.  (Note: the 3 men in the cartoon are Cardinals and the painting behind the altar is of the Pope.  Also, look on page 132).

5. Give specific thoughts, values and actions of Magellan, which caused Manchester to single him out as the exemplar of the Renaissance spirit.  What is the contrast between the Renaissance spirit (Magellan) and the medieval mind (Chapter 1)?

IV.   The last section of Chapter 1, The Medieval Mind, ends with a list of names (pg 27-28). Pick 3 of these names and explain why Manchester implies that these names are "dragons" lurking to destroy the medieval status quo (Explain each name in a separate paragraph of at least 8 sentences)

If you have any questions about the assignment, you may e-mail Jeremy.Morris@cobbk12.org

I will be in Europe June 29-July 8th and New York from July 16-24.  If you email between these dates, please expect a delayed response.  I will answer your questions when I return. 

Summer

Marva Jones Brooks Internship

The purpose of the Marva Jones Brooks Internship is to encourage the exploration of a legal career by a minority high school junior or senior and provide that student with early exposure to a law firm environment.  This unpaid internship is available to one rising minority high school junior or senior who has an interest in pursuing a career in the legal field.  Applications are available at http://www.agg.com/Contents/DiversityDeetail.aspx?ID=2346

Atlanta Braves - 2009 All Star Achievers Program

The All-Star Student Achievers Program rewards students in grades k-12 for their hard work and dedication to academic excellence.  Students can receive two complimentary tickets to a 2009 Braves regular season home game and a Chick-fil-A coupon when they meet one of the following criteria: Straight A's, or Honor Roll, or Perfect Attendance.  Registration forms are available in the School Counseling Office and are due June 30, 2009.

Northeast YMCA Camps

The Northeast YMCA offers summer camps in Basketball, Volleyball, Hockey, Lacrosse, All Sports Camps and Speed & Agility Camp. Camp fees range from $90 to $240.  For information contact the YMCA at (678) 569-9622.

Kennesaw State University - Dance Program

The Program of Dance and School of Music at KSU will host a summer clinic in music and dance for high school students.  For information about the program log onto http://www.kennesaw.edu/music/music-clinic/dance.html

Advanced Academy for Future Teachers

Georgia State University College of Education offers a program for rising juniors and seniors who are interested in becoming teachers.  On campus at Georgia State University, the program runs from June 8th to June 26th from 8:00 to 1:30.  For information & applications go to http://education.gsu.edu/AAFT

Cobb Youth Leadership

Cobb Youth Leadership

The Cobb Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Cobb Youth Leadership program.  Focusing on developing leadership styles and skills, the participants meet city and county leaders and interact with students from across Cobb County.  Criteria for the program are: school activities, community and volunteer activities and employment if applicable.  Applications are found at http://www.cobbchamber.org/cwt/external/wcpages/wcevents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1903(Corrected application link)  Applications are due by April 24th.

Scholarships

The Georgia Tech Delta Chi Scholarship

The Georgia Tech Delta Chi Scholarship is a $500 scholarship created to identify and reward an incoming in-state freshman who possesses a chivalrous attitude, academic fortitude and passion for involvement.  The award is given based on the applicant's Academic Achievement, Leadership, Community Involvement and Character.  There is no requirement to join or even rush Delta Chi to receive the scholarship.  Applications are available at http://gtdeltachi.com  Please submit the application before the priority deadline, June 1st.

2009 Wendy's High School Heisman Scholarship

The Wendy's High School Heisman Scholarship is now available at www.wendysheisman.com  All "rising senior" athletes who work hard, are dedicated, and have become role models for Lassiter are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.  Athletes must have at least a "B" grade average and participate in at least one of the 28 school-sponsored sports listed in the Wendy's High School Heisman application.  Application deadline is October 1, 2009.

Programs

Cobb Youth Leadership

The Cobb Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Cobb Youth Leadership program. Focusing on developing leadership styles and skills, the participants meet city and county leaders and interact with students from across Cobb County.  Criteria for the program are: school activities, community and volunteer activities and employment if applicable.  The application is located at http://cobbgacoc.weblinkconnect.com/cwt/external/wcpages/wcwebinput/youth_application

Project 2400 on 4-24

Visit the following Chick Fil A's on 4/24 for dinner and mention Project 2400.  Proceeds from your meal will help our high school Juniors in Project 2400 SAT Prep Classes now.  Participating stores are: Brookstone, Barrett Parkway, Macland Crossing, Smyrna - South Cobb Dr., Sprayberry Square, Towne Center and Vinings.

Scholarships

Sigma Alpha Professional Agricultural Sorority - UGA

The women of Sigma Alpha offer a $500 scholarship to one female freshman at the University of Georgia who has demonstrated scholastic achievement, leadership ability, interest in agriculture, and extracurricular involvement in high school.  Applications are in the School Counseling Office and are due April 22nd.

Georgia Engineering Foundation Scholarship

The Georgia Engineering Foundation sponsors scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.  Seniors with demonstrated competencies in math, science and communication skills and have an interest in engineering, school & community involvement and financial need are eligible.  Log onto www.GEFinc.org                Applications are due August 31, 2009.

Scholarships

Lassiter Foundation Scholarships

The Lassiter Foundation offers scholarships for seniors.  Six scholarships are available for seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA.  Scholarship applications are available in the School Counseling Office and are due on Friday, April 17th.  Six Lassiter seniors will be awarded these scholarships.  Apply!

Erin Via Memorial Scholarship (for Senior girls)

The Erin Via Memorial scholarship honors a former Lassiter student who was killed in an automoblie accident.  Criteria for the Erin Via Memorial scholarship is based on: academic achievement, teacher recommendation and financial need.  Applications are available in the School Counseling Office and are due April 17th.  One Lassiter senior girl will be awarded this scholarship.  Apply!

Atlanta Jamaican Association Scholarship

This scholarshp program offers financial assistance to students of Jamaican ancestry.  Applications are available in the School Counseling Office and are due by May 15th.

Programs

Empowered Girls

Girls Inc Spring Break Camp is offered to girls 9-14 years of age.  Dates are April 6 - April 10th from 7:30 to 5:30.  Empowered Girls will be held at the South Cobb Community Center in Mableton.  Log onto www.girlsincatl.org for information.

Columbia University Summer Arts Courses

Columbia University's Summer Program for high school students in New York City offers pre-college enrichment programs for students entering grades 9-12th.  Check out the course descriptions at www.ce.columbia.edu/hs

Leadership Sin Limites

A program for high school students interested in the Latino culture and issues with demonstrated leadership is being held from July 26-30th.  30-40 students will be selected for this week long program.  Students will stay on campus at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education.  Applications are due by April 15th and are located in the School Counseling Office.

Scholarships

Lassiter Foundation Scholarships

The Lassiter Foundation offers scholarships for seniors.  Six scholarships are available for seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA. Scholarship applications are available in the School Counseling Office and are due on Friday, April 17th.  Six Lassiter seniors will be awarded this scholarship.  Apply!

Erin Via Memorial Scholarship (for Senior girls)

The Erin Via Memorial Scholarship honors a former Lassiter student who was killed in an automobile accident.  Criteria for the Erin Via Memorial Scholarship is based on: academic achievement, teacher recommendation and financial need.  Applications are available in the School Counseling Office and are due April 17th.  One Lassiter girl will be awarded this scholarship.  Apply!

Cobb School Counselor Association  - Service Scholarship

The Cobb School Counselor Association offers a $500 scholarship to a senior based on school or community service.  Seniors must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and service in such organizations as peer tutoring, peer mediating or other types of community/school service.  Applications are available in the School Counseling Office and are due on April 13th.

School Counseling Office

Student Housing

MetroPointe Lofts

An Open House event will be held on April 18th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 800 West Marietta Street, Atlanta (30318).  Metropointe Lofts is a 1200 capacity predominantly student oriented housing facility in West Midtown Atlanta.  This complex houses students from all of the downtown Altanta area schools such as Georgia State University and Georgia Tech.  Log onto www.metropointelofts.com for information.

ReadingSkills and Speed Reading Program - Clayton State University

Classes are offered at the Woodstock Community Church and Southern Polytechnic State University for students interested in improving reading skills.  Call 1-800-978-9596 for information about schedules.

Scholarships

Sigma Phi Epsilon (Balanced Man Scholarship)

The Georgia Delta Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon sponsors the three Balanced Man Scholarships ranging from $250 to $1,000 for three outstanding freshman males entering the University of Georgia.  Log onto www.uga.edu/sigep for the application.  Applications are due May 1st.

Programs

Cobb Youth Leadership

The Cobb Chamber of Commerce sponsors a leadership program for high school juniors to gain awareness of the social, political and economic needs of the community.  Applications are available online at www.cobbchamber.org and are due by April 24th.

College Sorority 101

A recruitment information session will be presented by the Atlanta Alumnae Panhellenic Association on Saturday, March 28th at 2:00 p.m. at the Westminister Schools in Robinson Hall.  RSVP at www.atlantapanhellenic.org

Summer Intershship Opportunity - The Discover Program - Emory University

Applications are available in the School Counseling Office for students interested in the medical profession.  Learn basic CPR, hear professionals talk in their fields, interact with the medical community, create opportunities for future recommendations.  Deadline for applications is March 15th.

Academy Day

Representatives from all five military academies will be available to discuss the military academies.  Academy Day will be held on May 9th from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Register at http://isakson.senate.gov/academies.html

Scholarships

Kiwanis Club of Marietta

The Kiwanis Club of Marietta has established and contributed to several scholarships.  The interest income is used to award several scholarships.  Available scholarships are:

Kiwanis Club of Marietta Founders Scholarship/Fred & Drucilla Beck Scholarship

Turner Howard Scholarship

Jane & Ebbie Lance Scholarship

Marietta Kiwanis Special Education Scholarship Fund

W.W. Chastain Scholarship

Raymond Steve Tumlin Scholarship

 Bill "Scoop" Kinney Journalism Scholarship

Deadline for these scholarships is March 30th.  Information and applications for these scholarships can be found at http://www.mariettakiwanis.org/pages/show/scholarships

QuestBridge Scholarship for Juniors

High school juniors who have a strong academic record and an annual household income of less than $60,000 are eligible to apply for the College Prep Scholarship Award.  10 students will receive free counseling from QuestBridge to support their applications to summer programs at Harvard, Notre Dame, Stanford, and Yale.  If accepted, they will receive a scholarship covering the full cost of travel, tuition and room & board.  The College Prep Scholarship application closes on March 31st.  Log onto www.QuestBridge.org for the application.

Indian American Scholarship Fund

The Indian American Scholarship fund provides a variety of scholarships for seniors of Indian descent and academic excellence.  Applications are available in the School Counseling Office and are due on March 30th.

Jewish Educational Loan Fund

Seniors who are Jewish are eligible to apply for an interest free loan.  Students need to demonstrate financial need and plan to enroll as a full time college student.  Log onto www.jelf.org for more information.

Kennesaw State University Admissions & Financial Aid Information Session for African American and Hispanic Students. 

Saturday - March14th

9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

KSU Student Center

Register at http://www.kennesaw.edu/admissions/minority_info_session.html

North Georgia College & State University

National Leadership Challenge Weekend will be held on April 3rd - 5th for students interested in attending North Georgia College & State University.  Cost is $55 for the weekend.  Register at http://ngcsu.edu/cadetadmissions/come_visit/nlc.htm