TABLE OF CONTENTS

2008 to 2007 Issues

• Leon E. Hontz, Class of 2009, Political Science (International Politics and Military Affairs) and Spanish Major.
• Charles (Trey) J. Williams III, 2010, Biology Major and Chemistry Minor.
• Thomas J. Sullivan III, 2010, Biology Major.

• "An In-Depth Look at Mental Illness in Othello", Joseph C. Collins, Class of 2010, Chemistry Major.

• "The Crusades and the Current Conflict in the Middle East", Jerome C. Edleson, Class of 2009, Biology Major.

• "An In-Depth Analysis of Maya Angelou's Poem 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings'"

  • Tso-Chun Meng, Class of 2010, Mathematics Major.
  • Kai Hsiao, Class of 2010, Business Administration Major.

  • Kei-Tai Yu, Class of 2010, Physics Major.

• "Democracy in the Modern World ", Leon E. Hontz III, Class of 2009, Double Major in Political Science and Spanish with a Minor in East Asian Studies.

• "Comparing Landscape Artistry Through the Years", Franklin D. Elliott Jr., Class of 2008, Electrical Engineering Major.

• "Caligula, Public Enemy: Why He Needed To Be Killed", John P. Stinson, Class of 2008, History Major.

• "China's Health Care Problems: No Universal Solution", Clayton E. Carter, Class of 2008, Health and Wellness Major.

• "A Chemical and Historical Account of Gunpowder", David A. Poston, Class fo 2008, Chemistry Major.

2007 Edition

The Editors

• James M. Russell IV, Class of 2007, Business Administration (Accounting) Major.
• Jared S. Newman II, Class of 2008, Criminal Justice Major.
• Leon E. Hontz III, Class of 2009, Political Science (International Politics and Military Affairs) Major.

"We, the editors of the 2007 Gold Star Journal, dedicate this, the eleventh edition, to “Mrs. E” (Mrs. Electa Hoyle of The Daniel Library). She is a truly remarkable woman who has had an enormous influence on the lives of countless cadets. Although our family may be hours away and our friends may be caught up in their daily demands, we know that we will always have a friend within reach with “Mrs. E”. "

• "Ode to 'Mrs. E'", Matthew O. Gryder, Class of 2010, Business Administration Major.

• "Tupac Shakur and His Effect on American Culture", Raymond A. Kuderka III, Class of 2007, Criminal Justice Major.

• "All for the Union or All for Profit: New York City’s Role in the American Civil War", Mark J. Morrison, Class of 2007, History Major.

• "Prisoner Reentry and the Necessity of Community Involvement", Jared S. Newman II, Class of 2008, Criminal Justice Major.

• "Generation of Hydrogen from the Water Gas Shift Reaction and Steam Reformation of Hydrocarbons", Cody S. Sandquist, Class of 2007, Chemistry Major.

• "How Succeeding in 4th Generation Warfare Has Increased the Need for Reciprocal Understanding in Today’s Military", Douglas J. Schmid, Class of 2007, Political Science (International Politics and Military Affairs) Major.

• "Caeser’s Masterpiece in Conquest: The Gallic Wars", Thomas J. Sullivan III, Class of 2010, Biology Major.

The photograph of the freshman cadet was taken by Joshua Simon, Class of 2008, Business Administration Major.

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This page was prepared by Dr. Suzanne T. Mabrouk on 2/28/07 (modified 3/7/08).