Summer Reading Project

Dear New MATES Student;

I hope that you are enjoying the summer break and are getting ready to become a part of the Marine Academy family starting in September. The program is entering its 14th year and will have all four high school levels represented including our full-time and established shared-time programs.

As a new member of the shared-time Marine Academy, you will be required to read the following book prior to the start of the school year. If you are entering our afternoon session, marine science II (environmental science), which will be our ecology and introduction to environmental science, you must read "Ishmael" by Daniel Quinn.

If you are entering the morning session (marine science class) you may choose

• "The Sea Turtle: so excellent a fische" by Dr. Archie Carr
• "Sea Change" by Dr. Sylvia Earle
• "Twelve Days of Terror" by Richard Fernicola
• "Close to Shore" by Mike Capuzzo

The books should be easy to obtain and could be borrowed from the Ocean County Library system. In all cases, students in either the morning or afternoon session must write a reactionary essay the chosen book that details your thoughts. The essay should be 2- 3 pages, double spaced and 12 font. The essay must be turned in the first day that you report to the program. The dates will vary based upon the school system opening date.

Please enjoy the summer and let me know if you have any questions or concerns. My telephone number is (609) 978-8439 ext. 4002 or e-mail: jwnek@mail.ocvts.org. Thank you.

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