Scholarship Opportunities!!

Listed below as follows:
Scholarship
Amount
Guidance Deadline
Requirements


1. 2010 Journalism Contest: "Americans with Disabilities: Ready for the Global Workforce"
Tuition & Fees
1/19/10
For more information: www.journalism.scvrd.net; Must be a high school junior or senior, age 16-19 and do NOT have to have disability.


2. 2009-2010 SunTrust Off to College Sweepstakes
$1,000
5/14/10
High school seniors can win a $1,000 scholarship for their first year expenses at a college or private career school. One winner will be chosen every two weeks from October 30, 2009 through May 14, 2010. Enter online at offtocollege.info beginning September 14, 2009. FREE TO ENTER


3. C-SPAN's Student Cam 2010
Varies
1/20/2010
Student Cam is C-SPAN's annual student documentary competition. Open to students in grades 6-12. Create a short documentary including C-SPAN footage on either one of our country's greatest strengths or a challenge this country is facing. For complete details, see http://www.studentcam.org/.


4. Principal's Leadership Award
$12,000
12/4/2009
NOMINATION, see your guidance counselor if you wish to be considered. More information can be found at www.principals.org/PLA


5. The Gates Millenium Scholars
Varies
1/11/2010
The goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for outstanding minority students with significant financial need to reach their highest potential. Students are eligible to be considered if they: Are African American, Asian American or Hispanic American, are a citizen of the United States, have attainted a 3.3 GPA, have demonstrated leadership abilities through community service, extracurricular or other activities, meet the Federal Pell Grant criteria and have all forms submitted by the deadline. See www.gmsp.org for more information.


6. The Sam Walton Community Scholarship
$3,000
None given
Available to graduating seniors with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and a demonstrated financial need. Applications available online beginning November 2 at www.walmartstores.com/communitygiving


7. Dr. Seuss's, Oh, The Places You'll Go! Scholarship
$5,000
2/15/2010
Dr. Seuss’s Oh, the Places You’ll Go! College Scholarship recognizes high school seniors who understand and value the limitless possibilities that education can offer with a scholarship award. Requires a 500 word essay about what kinds of opportunities and challenges you think your education will present in the future. Visit www.seussville.com/ohtheplaces for more information.


8. KFC Colonel Scholars Program
Up to $20,000
2/10/2010
High School Senior with a minimum GPA of 2.75, plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a public, in-state college or university and have demonstrated financial need. Applications will be available beginning December 1 and can be found at http://www.kfcscholars.org/.



9. Harry Hampton Scholarship
$2,500
1/31/2010
The fund consists of $2,500 annually for up to four consecutive years. The recipient must be a senior and major in the natural resources discipline such as: wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine science or environmental science. Must have a 2.5 GPA. Essay required. Applications available online at www.hamptonwildlifefund.homestead.com/scholarship


10. Wallace F. Pate Scholarship
$1,500
1/31/2020
This is a one time award. The recipient must be a senior and major in the natural resources discipline such as: wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine science or environmental science. Must have a 2.5 GPA. Essay required. Applications available online at www.hamptonwildlifefund.homestead.com/scholarship
11. James O. Thomason Scholarship
$1,000
1/31/2010
This scholarship consists of $1,000 annually for up to four years to help a student further their education in print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations or mass communications. Must be a senior with at least at 2.5 GPA. 1200 Word essay required on the following topic: "Oil exploration off the South Carolina coast...how might it affect the state and it's wildlife." Applications available online at www.hamptonwildlifefund.homestead.com/scholarship


12. Next Step Magazine Contest
$1,000
None given
Register online to win free college tuition or $1,000 in a monthly drawing. Visit www.nextstepmag.com to enter.


13. AXA Achievement Scholarship
$10,000
2/15/2010
Are you active in your community? Have you led a project that benefits others? Have you overcome personal challenges? You may qualify for an AXA Achievement Scholarhsip. Learn more and download an application at http://www.axa-achievement.com/


14. SC National Teenager Scholarship Organization
Varies
2/27/2010
The SC National Teenager Pageant is accepting applications for the pageant to be held March 27, 2010. Academic perfomance is part of the scoring process and there is NO swimsuit or talent competion. Visit www.ncscnationalteen.com for more info.


15. Kroger Earning Plus Learning Scholarhsip
$1,000
2/1/2010
High School senior, 3.0 GPA, must have taken the SAT or ACT, Include a submission of creative expression of the 2009-2010 theme “Active! Mind. Body. Community.” Visit www.krogerearningpluslearning.com/seniors for applications and more information.


16. Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation Scholarship
Varies
2/1/2010
High school senior who will be an incoming college freshman. Must meet one of the following: 3.0 GPA, 22 ACT, 1030 SAT. Applications may be downloaded from the website at www.esaintl.com/esaf


17. MG James Ursano Scholarship Program
Varies
3/2/2010
Must have a 2.0 GPA, be dependents of a soldier on federal active duty, a retiree or a deceased active or retired soldier. Applications are available at http://www.aerhq.org/


18. Spartanburg Methodist College Full Tuition
Full tuition
6/30/2010
SMC offers any student that GRADUATES from a SC high school with a 3.0 GPA (or higher) FULL TUITION. Financial Aid package (no loans). Visit www.smcsc.edu for more information.


19. Irmo Chapin Education Association
$1,000
4/15/2010
Seniors from Irmo, Dutch Fork and Chapin High schools going to college and majoring in Education. Applications available in the Spring. See David Dubois for more info.


20. Marist College NSF Scholarship
Full tuition, room and board
2/15/2010
Marist College (located in Poughkeepsie, NY) through a joint effort with the National Science Foundation is awarding 12 full scholarships to highly talented students majoring in Computer Science or Information Technology. Apply online at www.marist.edu/admission (on the application, check the box labeled "National Science Foundation Scholarship Program".


21. Big Sun Scholarship
$500
6/24/2010
The successful applicant will be a high school senior and currently involved in a sport at their school. Must write a short essay answering the question, "How has your participation in sports affected the person you are becoming?" Visit www.bigsunathletics.com to apply.


22. Burger King Scholars
$1,000
2/1/2010
Sponsored by the Burger King Have It Your Way Foundation. Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, work part-time for a minimum of 10 hours per week, be actively involved in community service activities, demonstrate financial need and plan to enroll in a two-year or four-year college. Visit www.haveityourwayfoundation.org for more info


23. Nashville Auto-Diesel College Scholarship
$1,000
6/30/2010
Nomination, see Allison Johnson if you wish to be considered. Must have a strong technical aptitude to pursue a career in the transportation technology field. Awarded students must enter NADC by October 30, 2010.


24. P.E.O. Star Scholarship for Women
$2,500
11/15/2009
The P.E.O. Star Scholarhship provides scholarships to high school senior women planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution. Must have a min. 3.0 GPA and complete an essay on your future career goals. See Allison Johnson for more information.


25. The American Legion 2010 High School Oratorical Scholoarship Program
$3,500
1/31/2010
Each contestant must present a prepared oration of not less than eight nor more than ten minutes on some phase of the Constitution of the United States which will give emphasis to the attendant duties and obligations of a citizen to our government. Visit www.scarolinalegion.org under Legion Programs- High School Oratorical Contest


26. SC Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship Program
None Given
1/4/2010
High School Senior, 2.75 GPA, Must have a competitive or recreational interest in golf, attend a four-year college in the Fall of 2010. Apply online at http://www.scholarshipprograms.org/


27. Kittie Moss Fairey Educational Fund Scholarship Program
None Given
1/4/2010
High school senior, 3.0 GPA, must have a combined SAT score of 1800 or 26 ACT, applicant's parents must have a household income not exceeding $40,000, plan to attend a two-year or four-year college in the Fall of 2010. Apply online at http://www.wachoviascholars.com/


28. 2010 Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship
None Given
1/8/2010
Nominee must be a student 18 years or younger with at least a 2.0 GPA and a minimum of one year documented community service. Winners will be announced at the Martin Luther King Day Celebration on January 18. Applications available online at www.columbiasc.net/parksandrec/210


29. Hampden-Sydney College Davis Fellowship program
Full tuition, room and board
12/15/2009
Must apply for admission to the college and then be nominated by counselor. See Allison Johnson for information on being nominated.


30. Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
$1,500 over 4 years
2/1/2010
Must score a minimum of 1300 on the SAT or 29 ACT, have at least a 3.5 GPA. See Allison Johnson to be nominated


31. Lexington Medical Center Medhurst/Norton/Telfer Scholarship
$2,000
3/15/2010
Students seeking a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing. To be eligible students must be accepted into a nursing program and must include a letter of acceptance from the institution they plan to attend. Applications are available from Allison Johnson in the main office


32. Lexington Medical Center Ann Bethea Scholarship
$1,000
3/15/2010
Students planning to major in Nursing in a two year associate degree program. To be eligible students must be accepted into a nursing program and must include a letter of acceptance from the institution they plan to attend. Applications are available from Allison Johnson in the main office


33. SCLEOF Scholarship Award
Up to $5,000
2/12/2010
SC Law Enforcement Officers' Foundation scholarship. Prepare an essay of 1,000 words on the following topic: There has been much debate and discussions as to what the legal drinking age should be in SC. What is your opinion? Applications available from Allison Johnson in the main office


34. Palmetto Girl's State and Boy's State Scholarships
Varies
Various
Several colleges offer scholarships to participates in Palmetto Boy's Stateand Girl's State. See Allison Johnson for a complete list.
SAMMY Scholarship
$7,500
3/5/2010
2010 Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Must excel at academics, athletics and community service. Essay required. Winners receive $7,500 scholarship, a trip to Disney World and a spot in a national ad. Apply online at www.bodybymilk.com
James F. Byrnes Scholarship
$3,250
2/15/2010
Established to help young South Carolinians who have lost one or both parents. Eligibility criteria: have one or both parents deceased, be a SC resident, plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a 4 year college/university, have a satisfactory academic record, demonstrate excellence in character and have need for financial assistance to attend college. Applications are available at www.byrnesscholars.org
Archibald Rutledge Scholarship
$2,500
2/5/2010
Offers 12th grade students the opportunity to compete for a scholarship worh approximately $2,500 in creative writing, dance, music, theatre and visual arts. Students should submit one original composition and/or a process folio. See Allison Johnson in the main office for an application.

Unit Two

Classic text:
The Crucible (new book pg. 1120)

Unit will also include:
Authentic documents from the witch trials of 1692
Contemporary Literary Criticism
Excerpts from A Raisin in the Sun
Scenes from the movie The Crucible

Essential Questions:
How does literature shape or reflect society?
How can people use their writing to make a point about a social issue?
What are some factors to consider when choosing between preserving one’s self or preserving one’s values?

SC Standards:
E3-2.1 theses within informational texts
E3-1.4 Evaluate the relationship among character, plot, conflict, and theme
E3-1.5 Analyze author’s craft (writing style)
E3-1.7 Evaluate author’s use of genre to convey a theme
E3-3.2 Analyze meaning of words using Greek and Latin roots and affixes (vocabulary)
E3-5.4 Create a persuasive piece of writing
E3-5.6 Compose effective pieces of writing to respond to prompts
E3-4 Conventions of grammar – nouns, verbs, pronouns, conjunctions, prepositions
E3-4 Mechanics of editing – Comma usage
E3-6.2 Use direct quotations, paraphrasing, or summaries to incorporate into written, oral, auditory, or visual works the information gathered from a variety of research sources.
E3-6.3 Use a standardized system of documentation to properly credit the work of others.

Important Literary Terminology: (all found on pages 1116 and 1117)
Author’s purpose melodrama
Dialogue tragicomedy
Plot modern realistic drama
Acts political drama
Scenes suspension of disbelief
Stage directions soliloquy
Comedy aside
Tragedy, tragic hero, tragic flaw passage of time
History play