Lily Tomlin (1939-Present) is an American actress, comedian, writer, singer, and producer. Tomlin began her career as a stand–up comedian in Off-Broadway shows, but her breakout role was in the variety show Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In. From there, Tomlin was cast in many films and shows and has won and been nominated from several awards. Her signature role, however, was written by her wife, Jane Wagner, in the Broadway show ‘The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe.’ Tomlin won a Tony Award for her performance in this show. Tomlin is also well-known as being the voice-actress for Ms. Frizzle in children’s cartoon The Magic School Bus.
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Rebecca Melton, Spring Editor & Reporter
Rebecca Melton is an eighteen year-old senior at Colonia High School. She is heavily involved in the performing arts, having been apart of backstage crew since her freshman year. Melton is the Secretary of Colonia High School's Thespian Society and is the Student Technical Director of the CHS Theater. Melton is also a member of the majority of Colonia High School's Bands. She is the Flute Section Leader of the Marching Band, and is the first chair flute in both Concert Band and Wind Ensemble. She also is a fan of tabletop gaming and has worked to create and game-master campaigns with her friends. Her favorite subject is English and she loves reading, her favorite genre being high fantasy. Melton intends to become an English teacher.