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By: Rebecca Melton, Spring Editor & Reporter
April 6, 2018
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Marie Curie (1867-1934) was a Polish scientist and winner of a Nobel Prize in both chemistry and physics. Curie discovered two new elements, radium and polonium, and made many scientific discoveries on top of that. She discovered much about radioactivity and was the first person to isolate radioactive isotopes. Curie was also the first to create a practical use for X-Rays. She broke many boundaries for women in the science field, and was the first female professor at the University of Paris.

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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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