Graceland

I would like to conclude this venture by giving credit where credit is most due. First and foremost, a huge thank you to Mrs. Dobos and Mr. McBride for your somehow infinite patience and faith. Your class has taught me so many things, both about the research process and myself, that I will not be quick to forget. Thank you both for the immeasurable amount of time, effort, and compassion you've put into this course. 

Thank you to my ever-forbearing mother for helping me through all the very, very long nights and early mornings. I'm beyond lucky to call such an intelligent CPA my mother. Thank you for being better at math than I could ever dream of being. And thank you for helping me with my data analysis and the creation of my dozens of graphs and spreadsheets. I am grateful to you beyond measure. 

Thank you to my dad for always being willing to talk about movies with me. Thank you for allowing me to believe that what I'm doing is maybe just a little bit impressive and for pretending that I teach you something new every day. I know I'll always have you on my side, and therefore, always have someone to talk to about Fight Club. 

Thank you to Mr. DeFilippo for never giving up on me once over the entire course of my high school career. It was your English classes that renewed my love of reading and strengthened my critical thinking skills. Your endless support, both throughout this project and in everything else, means the world to me. 

Thank you to Mr. Solis []

Thank you to Mrs. Lemeshusky and Mrs. Bell for showing interest in my research and for encouraging me along the way.