Lillian Hellman (1905-1984) was an American dramatist and playwright known for her Broadway plays and political activism. She frequently spoke up against Hitler and America’s inaction against the Nazis. For her loud leftist views, Hellman was blacklisted by the theater community. Hellman began teaching due to how passionate she was about writing and history, as well as being excited by student activism. She taught at Harvard and Yale, as well as many other colleges. She never stayed silent on the matters that were important to her, even later in her life.
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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.