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As my formal education finally comes to a close, it is only appropriate
that I thank those who have helped me make it to this point in my life.

My parents, who loved me and gave me the role models for teaching that
will influence me in the classroom for the rest of my life.
Mr. Gene Bowlin, the one teacher who challenged me the most to reach
beyond what I thought were my capabilities.
Dr. Robert Taylor, whose mathematics teaching, very much like my
father's, strengthened my desire to go into teaching.
Dr. Gary Guthrie, my undergraduate advisor, mentor, and most of all my
friend, who had confidence in me as a student and gave me my
first opportunity to teach computer science.
Lloyd and Gale Rhodes, who provided me with my first job with computers 
and nurtured my love for them.
Dr. Robert M. Geist, my masters' advisor, who taught me how to research and
gave me a love for many broad areas of Computer Science.
Dr. Brian A. Malloy and Dr. Roy P. Pargas, who served as committee members
and provided challanges and insights along the way.
Dr. Renu C. Laskar, who served as a committee member, motivator, and as a
freind.
Dr. Stephen T. Hedtniemi, my advisor, mentor, and most of all friend,
who listened, shared of himself, and without whom this document would not
be read today.
And finally, 
C. Evan Foster III, my friend, office mate, and sounding board, we miss
you.

In various ways these people have contributed to this document.
To each I sincerely say, Thank You.

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