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By: Rebecca Melton, Spring Editor & Reporter
May 7, 2018
Photo Credit: Photo via WikiMedia under the Creative Commons License

Althea Gibson (1927-2003) was the first black athlete to cross the color line of international tennis. Gibson was a professional tennis and golf player. In 1956, Gibson became the first person of color to win a Grand Slam title. She is best-known for her triumph in a time of extreme prejudice and hatred against her.

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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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