My University
Yesterday in class, we didn't do very much. It was a short day so really I just did my journal. We also hummed/sang the bohemian rhapsody for extra points. Personally, I wanted to do the happy birthday song because I don't know the bohemian rhapsody very well. A person came in to speak about the college boot camp but I wasn't really interested because I don't need to apply to any colleges because of Stanford. I got to work on some of the things that I needed to catch up on, but for the most part I just did the journal, and socialized with my table.

From Legend to History (A.D. 449-1485)
The Conquest of Britain
- The two groups of Celts were Brythons, or Britons and Gaels who settled on Ireland.
- Both of these groups, the Britons and the Gaels strongly hated each other.
Christianity
- When Rome fell to Barbarian tribes in A.D. 476, the Celtic Christian church continued to thrive.
- At this time, missionaries began to spread the word of god.
The Norman conquest
- The normans were descendants of Vikings who had invaded the coast of France.
- William confiscated the lands of the Anglo-Saxons and implemented feudalism.
The Magna Carta
- The king was forced to not tax land without the first meeting of the Magna Carta, which historians believe marked the end of a constitutional government in England.
- England's social classes were changing, and the royal families argued for power.
- When landowners gave the workers cash, after the Black Death, it made them fill free.
Anglo-Saxon Literature
- Anglo-saxon literature was made up of spoken verse and incantations.
- The two main categories were heroic and elegiac poetry.
- Beowulf was known as an epic, or long heroic poem. The story is about a warrior who finds his way filled with bravery, strength, and respect.
Literature of the English Middle Ages
- At this time, dramas were first introduced.
- Dramas started coming out and the Church would sponsor them as religious services.
- In 1454, Johann Gutenberg, perfected the process of printing using a movable type.
- Poet Geoffrey Chaucer was born into the merchant class who made a huge impact on poetry.

Notes from Socratic Seminar/Right to Your Opinion
- Jamie Whyte stated, that although we think we're entitled to our own opinion were really not.
- As Tyler said it best, "Saying you have the right to your own opinion is like saying you have the right to be stupid."
- We don't have any rights
- Saying you have the right to your own opinions in an argument is like throwing in the towel, and giving a last minute weak argument.
- When Whyte used his Jack and Jill reference and Jack says he has the right to his own opinion, he defeats the whole purpose of the argument, and doesn't answer the original question.
- Many people are too stubborn to change their ideas, or point of view, so they just claim their right to their opinion.
- People always talk about freedom of speech, and their ability so speak about whatever they want, but that was made for to satisfy our wants as a society.
- Is it our duty to prevent someone from crossing the street into oncoming traffic?
- I mean they're entitled to their own opinion.
- The truth is, is that we think were in entitled to our own opinion but were really not.

Adumbrate - (verb) give to understand; describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
Sometimes I use sparknotes to adumbrate the book I was reading.
Apotheosis - (noun) the elevation of a person (as to the status of a god); model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
LeBron James has an apotheosis talent at basketball.
Ascetic - (adj.) practicing great self-denial; pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline; noun someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
When you're on a diet, and only an ascetic person can resist chocolate cake.
Bauble - (noun) a mock scepter carried by a court jester; cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
There were many baubles on the Christmas tree.
Beguile - (verb) attract; cause to be enamored; influence by slyness
He beguiled me out of my money.
Burgeon - (verb) grow and flourish
The Ancient Rome empire began to burgeon when Caesar came into power.
Complement - (noun) something added to complete or make perfect; either of two parts that mutually complete each other; a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction; number needed to make up a whole force; a complete number or quantity; one of a series of enzymes in the blood serum that are part of the immune response; verb make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to
His black and blue tie complemented his nice suit.
Contumacious - (adj.) willfully obstinate; stubbornly disobedient
People who aren't open to new ideas and opinions are contumacious.
Curmudgeon - (noun) a crusty irascible cantankerous old person full of stubborn ideas
The curmudgeon old man was very rude and unhappy.
Didactic - (adj.) instructive (especially excessively)
It appeared to be didactic in nature.
Disingenuous - (adj.) not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
Many politicians are infamous for being disingenuous.
Exculpate - (verb) pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
The jury found Michael Jackson exculpated of his charges.
Faux pas- (adj.) an embarrassing or tactless act or remark in a social situation
When I was in P.E. my pants fell down had a faux pas feeling.
Fulminate - (noun) a salt or ester of fulminic acid; (verb) cause to explode violently and with loud noise; come on suddenly and intensely; criticize severely
The C4 used in the bank robbery fulminated and caused the building to burn down.
Fustian - (noun) a strong cotton and linen fabric with a slight nap; pompous or pretentious talk or writing
Shakespeare's writing could be described as filled with fustian.
Hauteur - (noun) overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
Hitler was a man filled with a very hauteur behavior.
Inhibit - (verb) limit the range or extent of; to put down by force or authority
My mom inhibited the harsh punishment that dad gave me, claiming it was too mean.
Jeremiad - (noun) a long and mournful complaint
My neighbors often give me a jeremiad for my dog barking too loud.
Opportunist - (adj.) taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit; noun a person who places expediency above principle
Many entrepreneurs are opportunists and they take many risks.
Unconscionable - (adj.) greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; lacking a conscience
The serial killer was unconscionable and killed everyone in his way.

Reflections on Week 1

1. There aren't any factors that will affect my participation and experience in this class. I do have extracurricular activities that will slow me down, but I don't think will affect me to much. For example when basketball season starts, it's going to be hard to write an essay, and do my other homework especially on away games. This will make it harder, but I'm used to it because I've been doing it for three years. But besides that, I have all the technology, and accessories to succeed.
2. An awesome learning experience that changed my way of thinking was the museum of tolerance. I first went there when I was in 8th grade, and it made me appreciate and cherish life. It wasn't just about the Holocaust, but the dropping of the two a-bombs, 9 11, and terrorism all over the world. It also taught me how to look differently at things, and that our government, isn't what we think it is. It made me take a different approach to life, and how we live in a world where many people are filled with hate.
3. I'm most excited for Open Source Learning in this class. I like that there isn't a strict guideline of rules, and we learn what we want to. I like that this is different than all my other classes, and were just not doing work out of a textbook. I'm somewhat concerned with the workload, but I know that as we continue along with this class, the homework will decrease. I think it will make a practical difference in my life because I get to experiment with new things, and figure out what I like and do not like, and maybe that will lead me to a career path.

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Cameron Walker

1570 Solomon View Road

Santa Maria, CA, 93455

(805) 266-5299

cameronspencer22@gmail.com

 

Objective:            I plan to attend, and graduate from a four-year university, and major in a business related field that will prepare me to be an entrepreneur/CEO. I also would like to play basketball in college and work toward playing professionally.

 

Academic Status:             

Ernest Righetti School, 941 East Foster Road, Santa Maria, CA, 93455

                              Accumulative GPA: 4.1                   Class Rank: 32/466

 

Student Activities:

 

·        Member of the Varsity Basketball Team 2011-present

·        Member of the APUSH Club 2013

·        Member of the Key Club 2013-present

·        Referee for the Central Coast Officials Association 2011-present

·        Member of the Compton Magic AAU basketball team 2011-present

 

Community Activities and Service:

 

·        Worked the Pac 7 wrestling tournament and numerous sports activities at Righetti

·        Math tutor at FitzGerald Community School

·        Set up decorations, chairs, and tables for parties at the Foxenwood Club

·        Sold various items for numerous fundraisers

 

 

Special Awards:

 

·        Received the Golden Warrior award as a Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Year

·        Scholar athlete (Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Year)

·        CIF Runner-Up for Basketball freshman year

·        1^st team all-state Freshman and Sophomore year for Basketball

·        Pac 7 MVP Sophomore year for Basketball/1^st team all-league Junior year

·        Received multiple scholarship offers from various colleges for Basketball

·        Recipient of the Reniassance 4.0 and above Freshman, Sophomore and Junior year

·        Varsity letter recipient in basketball and track

·        Selected to represent the USA in the 2013 and 2014 Adidas Nations Global Basketball Experience

 

 

Employment:

 

·        Referee for the Central Coast Officials Association 2011-present

·        Salesman for multiple concession stands

·        Scorekeeper/Down Place Holder-Righetti High School Football Program