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The Declaration

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The Declaration

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 beenĀ 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.Ā  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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The class of 2020 getting ready for their last band competition.

My advice for underclassmen

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
September 17, 2020
Spending time together before the holidays, Our Journalism class enjoying our time before the pandemic.

Farewell Colonia High School

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
June 10, 2020
During this unprecedented time here are five Netflix shows to watch.

Top shows to binge watch on Neflix

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
April 7, 2020

Rambling with Robyn: Episode 1 The Astros

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
February 7, 2020
Winning numerous awards, Code Orange is liked by some but hated by the rest.

Code Orange is an insult to literature

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
January 28, 2020
Hearing the wedding bells, many famous couples walked down the aisle in 2019.

Celebrities who heard the wedding bells in 2019

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
January 15, 2020
Located in The North Pole, The Santa Claus House is open all year round.

All the way from the North Pole to New Jersey

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
December 24, 2019
Celebrating the festive holiday, The Rugrats learn the meaning of Chanukah.

Rugrats Chanukah is ahead of its time

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
December 19, 2019
Filming a scene for their PSA, student Rachel Sowinski, aims to get the perfect shot.

A new class takes on Colonia High School

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
November 12, 2019
Playing the piano at the concert, Billy Joel performs for one of his songs from his album.

Billy Joel started a six week run at No.1

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
June 14, 2019
Posing for her photo shoot, Robyn Carlsson, is happy about her number single.

Robyn Carlsson was born

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
June 12, 2019
Performing at the Radio Disney concert, Christina Grimmie sings before her death.

Christina Grimmie dies from a gunshot wound

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
June 11, 2019
Passionately singing to one of his songs, Billy Preston plays the keyboard.

Billy Preston dies of kidney failure

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
June 6, 2019
Playing bassist to one of his hits, Pete Wentz and the rest of Fall out Boy perform at the concert.

Pete Wentz was born

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
June 5, 2019
Singing at the concert, Roky Erickson performs one of his many hits.

Roky Erickson dies today at the age of 71

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
May 31, 2019
Honoring his death, Madame Tussauds made a wax figure after his passing.

The Notorious B.I.G. was born

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
May 21, 2019
Singing one of her famous singles, Donna Summer performs at the concert.

Donna Summer dies

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
May 17, 2019
Performing one of his songs, Frank Sinatra sings at the event.

Frank Sinatra dies at the age of 82

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
May 14, 2019
Reforming once again, The Go-Go's perform one of their hit songs.

The Go-Go’s announced their breakup

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
May 10, 2019
Passionately singing her single, Britney Spears performs at her concert.

Britney Spears goes number one in the UK

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
May 7, 2019
Singing It's a Man's World, James Brown performs in front of thousands of people.

James Brown was born

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
May 3, 2019
Winning awards such as The Hugo and Nebula, Ender's Game is a sci-fi classic.

Ender’s Game is a sci-fi thriller

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
May 2, 2019
Thankful for his fans for arriving, Elton John is happy to make history.

Elton John makes history

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
May 1, 2019
Rapping from his album, Travis Scott performs on tour.

Travis Scott was born

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
April 30, 2019
Wearing their iconic makeup, KISS comes back for a reunion tour.

KISS appeared at the 38 Grammy Awards

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
April 16, 2019
Singing and playing guitar to Eternal Flame, The Bangles perform at The House of Blues.

The Bangles started a four week run at No.1

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
April 15, 2019
Playing Piano to one of his songs, Brendon Urie and Panic! at the Disco perform in Omaha.

Brendon Urie was born

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
April 12, 2019
Eager to score, Luke Valeriano, tries to get an early lead for the Patriots.

Boys’ Basketball racks up the accolades

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
April 11, 2019
Jamming out with their guitar, Iron Maiden. perform in Costa Rica.

Iron Maiden scores their first UK NO.1

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
April 10, 2019
Playing guitar, Terry Jacks write his single Seasons in the Sun.

Terry Jacks scores a number one single

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
April 9, 2019
Singing Walk this Way, Aerosmith performs for their fans.

Aerosmith release their third studio album

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
April 8, 2019
Rapping his new single One Dance, Drake, performs at the Summer Sixteen tour.

Drake releases his single One Dance

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
April 5, 2019
Posing for a photo together, Beyonce and Jay-Z attend a party in New York.

Beyonce and Jay-Z get married

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
April 4, 2019
Performing her single A Moment Like This, Leona Lewis sings at the Bahrain Music Festival.

Leona Lewis was born

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
April 3, 2019
Smiling for his accomplishments, Marvin Gaye, is honored before his passing.

Marvin Gaye was shot dead by his father

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
April 1, 2019
Passing away late in 2016, George Michael's funeral was held three months later.

George Michael’s funeral was held

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
March 29, 2019
Posing for the photo, Blondie is proud of their new single Rapture.

Blondie starts their two week run at NO. 1

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
March 28, 2019
Passionately singing one of her singles, Mariah Carey, performs at the concert.

Mariah Carey was born

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
March 27, 2019
Singing Baby Love, Diana Ross performs at the White House.

Diana Ross was born

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
March 26, 2019
Playing from their album 13, Blur performs as a group.

Blur goes number one on the U.K. album charts

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
March 21, 2019
Singing Tears in Heaven, Eric Clapton honors his late son with a song.

Eric Clapton son dies at the age of four

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
March 20, 2019
Playing his single Kiss, Prince performs at Coachella.

Prince startsĀ a two week run at No.1

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
March 19, 2019
Perfoming with the rest of his band, Adam Levine sings the throwback song She Will Be Loved.

Adam Levine was born

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
March 18, 2019
Engaging with the audience, Mick Jagger, performs at the concert as a solo artist.

Mick Jagger opens his first solo tour

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
March 15, 2019
Bon Jovi was formed

Bon Jovi was formed

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
March 14, 2019
Playing as a group, U2 performs in Dublin.

U2 score their first number one in the U.K.

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
March 12, 2019
Honnoring his passing, Ron McKernan, is gone but no forgotten.

Singer and Musician Ron McKernan dies at 27

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
March 8, 2019
Holding his guitar, Ed Sheeran, makes history with his Divide album.

Ed Sheeran’s Divide album makes history

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
March 6, 2019
Posing for the camera, Barbra Streisand, makes history with her number one single.

Barbra Streisand starts a three week run

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
March 5, 2019
Singing their number one single Shine, Take That, performs in Glasgow.

Take That goes number one in the U.K.

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
March 4, 2019
Looking serious for the photo, Justin Bieber surpass 10 billion views on Vevo.

Justin Bieber was born

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
March 1, 2019
Performing together at the concert, the duo of Simon and Garfunkel sing Bridge Over Troubled Water.

Simon and Garfunkel start a six week run at No. 1

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
February 28, 2019
Meeting the President due to his success, Michael Jackson, waves hello to fans.

Michael Jackson’s Thriller goes No.1

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
February 26, 2019
Passionately singing to the crowd, Madonna, sings Take a Bow.

Madonna starts a seven week run

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
February 25, 2019
Thanking the fans for coming, Metallica is pleased with the turnout.

Metallica released their third album

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
February 21, 2019
Singing Umbrella to her audience, Rihanna, is one of the best selling artist of all time.

Rihanna was born

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
February 20, 2019
Using their silhouettes as the cover, The Beatles sell millions of copies of Help!

The Beatles record a new song

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
February 19, 2019
Standing together as one, REM's Everybody Hurts single goes number one.

Everybody Hurts goes number one in the U.K.

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
February 14, 2019
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