Independent Projects and Faculty Sponsors

2005-2006

Elizabeth Bradford Frye, “Cindy Sherman’s Untitled Film Stills: A Lesson inFeminist Ambiguity,” Dr. Dominique Linchet, Faculty Sponsor.
Kathryn Lee Gilmer, “A Dimension of Sight and Sound: An Analysis of the Fan-vid Editing Process,” Mr. Robert L. Shelton, Faculty Sponsor.
Elisabeth Anne Glenn, “Reactions to Integration by Private Schools: Birmingham, a case study,” Dr. Edward S. LaMonte, Faculty Sponsor.
Walker Elwert Grooms, “Out of Step (With Itself): The Amorphous Nature of Straight Edge,” Dr. Frederick Ashe, Faculty Sponsor.
Stefanie Marie Hall, “A Sociological Analysis of Protestant Conceptions of Salvation in the United States,” Dr. William T. Myers, Faculty Sponsor.
Kandace Runita Hamilton, “The Reason Why I Sing: A Vocal Exploration of Black Gospel Music,” Dr. David J. Smith and Dr. Thomas J. Gibbs, Faculty Sponsors.
Meredith René Hanson, “Arpilleristas: Committing Voices to Memory,” Dr. William E. Nicholas, Faculty Sponsor.
Wesley Gannon Kelley, “Every Thought Captive: Guilt in Evangelicalism?” Dr. J. Lawrence Brasher, Faculty Sponsor.
Elina Elizabeth Kukuy, “Bris Milah: 4000 Years of Religious Practice Meets Western Medicine and the Media,” Dr. Pamela K. Hanson, Faculty Sponsor.
Tony Wade Langer, “Help Yourself: The Psychology of Helping Behavior,” Dr. Lynne Trench, Faculty Sponsor.
Tamara Dean McLeod, “Studying and Experiencing Creativity,” Dr. Ron Hooten and Dr. Susan K. Hagen, Faculty Sponsors.

2004-2005

Jeris Morgan Burns, “From Fountains to Flamingos: A Study of Yard Art as an Expression of Identity,” Dr. Robyn Ryle and Dr. Guy Dalto, Faculty Sponsors.
Lauren Elizabeth Kilgore, “My Grass is Blue: The Origins and Influence of Traditional American Folk and Bluegrass,” Dr. Vincent Gawronski, Faculty Sponsor.
Linnea Michelle Larson, “Federalized vs. Privatized Regulation of Research, Production, Distribution, and Administration of Immunizations in the US,” Dr. Sara Robicheaux, Faculty Sponsor.
Julia Tankard McMath, “Key Strokes vs. Brush Strokes: An Experiment in Digital Art,” Mr. Jim Neel, Faculty Sponsor.
Robin Joyce Parks, “The Creative Class and the Revitalization of Birmingham’s Urban Economy” Dr. Ed LaMonte, Faculty Sponsor.
Jeffrey Dwight Parsons, “Just the Facts: The Availability and Impact of Nonjudgmental Resources in Libraries for Gay and Lesbian Youth,” Dr. Terry S. Goodrick, and Dr. Tricia Witte, Faculty Sponsors.
Anne Aletta Terry, “Wine: Religious and Cultural Significance,” Dr. Michael McInturff, Faculty Sponsor.
Allison Paige Warren, “The Past and Present Cultural Significance of Body Art,” Dr. Thomas J. Gibbs, Faculty Sponsor.

2003-2004

Kimberly L. Bell, “The Image of the Oriental Woman,” Dr. Matt Levey, Faculty Sponsor.
Sara M. Doughton, “Cross Cultural Studies in Female Beauty,” Mr. Kent Andersen, Faculty Sponsor.
Margaret A. Ege, “Legends of the Sea: An Exploration of the Romance and Reality of the Pirating World,” Dr. Tynes Cowan, Faculty Sponsor.
Karen L. Johnson, “The Free State of Winston: A Study of the History of Winston County, Alabama during the Civil War Period,” Dr. Sam Stayer, Faculty Sponsor.
John Thomas Newman, “Perceptions of the U. S. Military Presence in Okinawa,” Dr. Matt Levey, Faculty Sponsor.
Carl Hunter Russell, “The Art of Art Restoration: A Study of the Philosophy and Techniques of Art Restoration and Conservation,” Dr. Pamela K. Hanson, Faculty Sponsor.
Anna M. Spruiell Kittinger, “One Man’s Junk is Another Man’s Treasure: Joe Minter’s African Village,” Dr. Sandra Sprayberry, Faculty Sponsor.
Sunday L. Vanderver, “Impact of Images: Case Studies in Photojournalism and the Civil Rights Movement,” Dr. Ed. LaMonte, Faculty Sponsor.

2002-2003

Melanie Rose Barnhart, "The Exploitation of Women in Advertising and Its Effect on the Self-Image of Adolescent Girls," Dr. Kathy Hollingsworth, Faculty Sponsor.
Brooxie Carlton, "How Music Affects the Listener," Dr. Dorothy Hindman, Faculty Sponsor.
Kerry Beth Fox, "Quilting an Identity: Piecing Together a Sense of Self Looking into the Past and the Future," Dr. Charlotte Ford, Faculty Sponsor.
Whitney Leigh Gallien, "The Fears and Desires of Two American Generations as Reflected Through Comic Books," Dr. Tynes Cowan, Faculty Sponsor.
Nicholas Meyer Gaskill, "When a Newspaper can be a Bottle: Engaging the History and Aesthetics of Collage," Dr. Jim Neel, Faculty Sponsor.
Mary E. Gilmer, "Eyewitness to Horror: The Impact of the 1862 Exhibition of the Matthew Brady Studio's Photographs of the Antietam Battlefield," Dr. V. Markham Lester, Faculty Sponsor.
Danny Patrick Gleason, "An Analysis of Common Approaches to Honors Programs in Higher Education," Dr. Katherine Kirkpatrick, Faculty Sponsor.
Lauren Ashford Harrington, "Lateralization in Rats: Is Handedness Distinctly Human?" Dr. Megan Peterson, Faculty Sponsor.
Angelika Ruth Kuettner, "Abraham Lincoln Through the Eyes of the 1860 Election Voter: A Narrative from the Voter's Perspective," Dr. Guy Hubbs, Faculty Sponsor.
John Eric Seay, "Breathing Life into Love: A Study of Relationships Through the Medium of Song," Dr. Charles Mason, Faculty Sponsor
John Tyler Thomas, "Literature of Fly Fishing," Dr. David Schedler, Faculty Sponsor.
Victor S. Vasile, "Two Wascally Wabbits: Brer Rabbit and Bugs Bunny," Dr. Sandra Sprayberry, Faculty Sponsor.