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By: Rebecca Melton, Spring Editor & Reporter
April 5, 2018
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Josephine Baker (1906-1975) was an entertainer and activist. Baker devoted her entire life to fighting against the racism surrounding her, as a black woman. She spent her childhood in poverty until she learned to dance. She found success on Broadway with her dancing and became one of Europe’s most-loved and highest-paid performers. During World War II, Baker worked with the French Resistance and would smuggle messages for the French, hidden in sheet music. Baker was awarded military honors for her acts during World War II and was buried with military honors.

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Rebecca Melton
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.

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