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91ÊÓÆµ Senior History and Sociology Majors Presented Capstone Research Projects

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Posted on Wednesday, December 1, 2004

More than 30 91ÊÓÆµ senior history and sociology majors recently presented their capstone research.

The final component of Liberal Studies at 91ÊÓÆµ is a senior capstone course, which is at least a four-semester-hour course within the major designed to provide an opportunity for students to evaluate and assess the strengths and limitations of their major field.

Beaver Falls, PA
ÌýNicholas Kleck is a son of David and Vickie Kleck.Ìý Kleck, a senior sociology/criminal justice major, is a graduate of Blackhawk High School.Ìý The title of his research is "Rationalization of Living Environments for Mentally Handicapped in Pennsylvania."

Cheswick, PA
ÌýJoseph Switalski is a son of Joseph and Judith Switalski.Ìý Switalski, a senior history major, is a graduate of Deer Lakes High School.Ìý The title of his research is "Stonewall Jackson's Death and Its Impact on the Outcome of the Civil War."

McDonald, PA
ÌýJames McDowell is a son of Robert and Tammy McDowell.Ìý McDowell, a senior history major, is a graduate of Fort Cherry High School.Ìý The title of his research is "The War Between the Southern States: States' Rights Conflict and Confederate Demise."

Rochester, PA
ÌýTara Timpano is a daughter of Anthony and Terri Timpano.Ìý Timpano, a senior sociology/criminal justice major, is a graduate of Rochester Area High School.Ìý The title of her research is "Closed on Sundays: The Amish Response to Rationalization."

Pittsburgh, PA
ÌýJohn Baker is a son of Arthur and Noel Baker.Ìý Baker, a senior history major, is a graduate of Seton-La Salle High School.Ìý The title of his research is "The Dropping of the Atomic Bomb."
ÌýRonald Florian is a son of Ronald and Laura Florian.Ìý Florian, a junior history major, is a graduate of Brashear High School.Ìý
ÌýErin May is a daughter of Helen and John May.Ìý May, a senior sociology major, is a graduate of Woodland Hills High School.Ìý The title of her research is "McDonaldization of Aging: Nursing Homes as Total Institutions."
ÌýCrystal Schumacher is a daughter of Margaret Schumacher.Ìý Schumacher, a senior broadcast communications and history major, is a graduate of Baldwin High School.Ìý The title of her research is "Wealth, Power, Murder, Media, and the Law: A Look Into the Free Trial vs. Free Press Debate."

Scenery Hill, PA
ÌýAmy Rentz is a daughter of Matt and Christie Rentz.Ìý Rentz, a senior sociology/public policy major, is a graduate of Bentworth High School.Ìý The title of her research is "Bathtubs and Spinal Taps: The Continuum of Rationalized Childbirth."

Murrysville, PA
ÌýChristopher Barnabei is a son of Domenic and Janet Barnabei.Ìý Barnabei, a senior history major, is a graduate of Franklin Regional High School.Ìý The title of his research is "The Iroquois: Collapse of the Six Nations During the Revolutionary War."

Ridgeway, PA
ÌýMark Rhoads is a son of Marsha and Brent Rhoads.Ìý Rhoads, a senior sociology/criminal justice major, is a graduate of Ridgway Area High School.Ìý The title of his research is "For Fun or Money: The Rationalization of Sports."

Zelienople, PA
ÌýJennifer Wahl is a daughter of Linda and Terry Wahl. Wahl, a senior history major, is a graduate of Seneca Valley High School.Ìý The title of her research is "Akhmim and Egypt."

New Castle, PA
ÌýLauren Dado is a daughter of Robert and Mary Dado.Ìý Dado, a senior sociology/criminal justice major, is a graduate of Shenango High School.Ìý The title of her research is "Choice, Chance, or Circumstance: The Rationalization of Pre-Conceptive Sex Selection."Ìý
ÌýKristen Shepherd is a daughter of Glenda Radicella.Ìý Shepherd, a senior history major, is a graduate of New Castle High School.Ìý The title of her research is "Cholera: 19th Century. Filth, Disease, and Sanitary Improvements."
ÌýAngela Sperdute is a daughter of Howard and Carla Sperdute.Ìý Sperdute, a senior sociology/criminal justice major, is a graduate of New Castle High School.Ìý The title of her research is "Strippers, Frat Mats, and Sorostitutes: The Rationalization of Sisterhood."
ÌýDaniel Wellman is a son of Daniel and Nancy Wellman. Wellman, a senior history major, is a graduate of Union Area High School.Ìý The title of his research is "Tha Panama Canal: Its Creation and Its Purpose."
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Ellwood City, PA
ÌýJoseph Vitullo is a son of David and Beverly Vitullo. Vitullo, a senior history major, is a graduate of Lincoln High School.Ìý The title of his research is "Intelligence, The CIA, and U.S. Foreign Policy During the Early Years of the Cold War."

Greenville, PA
ÌýLauren Anderson is a daughter of Dale and Susan Anderson.Ìý Anderson, a senior sociology major, is a graduate of Jamestown Area High School.Ìý The title of her research is "Burnout Rates in Social Workers: Compiling the Causes."

Grove City, PA
ÌýKevin McCreary is a son of David and Lynn McCreary.Ìý McCreary, a senior political science and sociology major, is a graduate of Grove City Area High School.Ìý The title of his research is "All the News That's Fit to Rationalize."

Pulaski, PA
ÌýWillis Bretz is a son of Willis and Kim Bretz.Ìý Bretz, a senior history major, is a graduate of Wilmington Area High School.Ìý The title of his research is "The Implementation of Photography in the Civil War."

Dayton, PA
ÌýDennis Buffone is a son of Judy and Dennis Buffone. Buffone, a senior history major, is a graduate of Dayton High School.Ìý The title of his research is "Fred H. Moore: Redefining the Cause Lawyer in the Sacco and Vanzetti Case."

Knox, PA
ÌýDerek Myers is a son of Chris and Deborah Myers.Ìý Myers, a senior history major, is a graduate of Keystone High School.Ìý The title of his research is "Psychological Trauma of the Civil War Soldier as Seen Through Civil War Soldiers' Letters."

Rimersburg, PA
ÌýMary Eaton is a daughter of James Eaton.Ìý Eaton, a senior English and history major, is a graduate of Union High School.Ìý The title of her research is "Anne of Green Gables: Currant Wine, Anodyne Liniment, and Enduring Politics."

Cochranton, PA
ÌýAlicia Heinle is a daughter of Rosemarie and Norbert Heinle.Ìý Heinle, a junior history major, is a graduate of Cochranton High School.Ìý The title of her research is "Decolonization: The Role of Independence in the Rwandan Civil War."

Corry, PA
ÌýAbigail Sumpter is a daughter of Linda Sumpter.Ìý Sumpter, a senior history major, is a graduate of Corry Area High School.Ìý The title of her research is "Blonde-haired Blue-eyed Betty or Hard Hitting Hannah: Projections of All American Girls Professional Baseball League Players in the Press 1943-1954."

Fairview, PA
ÌýJessica Pettit is a daughter of Karen Pettit.Ìý Pettit, a senior sociology major, is a graduate of Fairview High School.Ìý The title of her research is "College Students Respond to the Media's Commodification of the Body."

Brookfield, OH
ÌýKatherina Paroz is a daughter of Roger and Janice Paroz.Ìý Paroz, a senior history major, is a graduate of Brookfield High School.Ìý The title of her research is "Japanese Internment."

Lake Milton, OH
ÌýBradley Hochendoner is a son of Laura Hochendoner.Ìý Hochendoner, a junior sociology/criminal justice major, is a graduate of Ursuline High School.Ìý The title of his research is "Major Division I College Athletes and the Regeneration of the Undergraduate Education."

Warren, OH
ÌýCraig Bohyer is a son of Tom and Celeste Bohyer.Ìý Bohyer, a junior sociology/criminal justice major, is a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School.Ìý The title of his research is "The Disenchantment of Sex in America."

Dalton, OH
ÌýThomas Oyer is a son of Robert and Rebecca Oyer.Ìý Oyer, a senior sociology major, is a graduate of Dalton High School.Ìý The title of his research is "Seeing Double?Ìý Looking at Movie Remakes Through the Lens of McDonaldization."

Enon, OH
ÌýChristian Davoli is a son of Adrian and Debby Davoli.Ìý Davoli, a senior history major, is a graduate of Greenon High School.Ìý The title of his research is "Cesar Chavez and the Chicago People: A Labor Movement to Remember."

Lakewood, NY
ÌýMatthew Klizek is a son of Ronald and Denise Klizek.Ìý Klizek, a senior history major, is a graduate of Southwestern Central High School.

Fairfax, VA
ÌýSamuel Seo is a son of Bochang and Kijung Seo.Ìý Seo, a senior sociology major, is a graduate of Fairfax High School.Ìý The title of his research is "The Rationalized Individualism: Emerging Characteristics in the Spirituality of College-Aged Students."

For more information, contact Dr. Dwight Castro, chair of the Religion History, Philosophy & Classics Department, at (724) 946-7150 or Dr. Gary Lilly, chair of Political Science & Sociology Department, at (724) 946-7204.