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François-Marie Arouet, otherwise known as Voltaire (1694 – 1778), was a French Enlightenment writer. Voltaire was famous for his wit and his attacks on Christianity- both of which highly dissented at the time. He also outright rejected the established Catholic church and fought for freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and separation of church from state. He is most well-known for writing Candide, a scathing satire on optimism and religion hidden in a semi-realistic fantasy tale.

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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.

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