Melanie Popham Fallon

Majored in dance at Columbia College and performed w/the college dance company. Back problems made me switch gears. Graduated from Central Wesleyan College (now Southern Wesleyan) w/a BA in Early Childhood ED. Worked a couple of years at Gigniallat Park Elem. in the Developmental Therapy program w/kids who were emotionally challenged. Left to take a position at the Seneca Preschool Center to teach kindergarten. Found relieve for back problem through chiropractic care---Yea, now I can put on my dance shoes again! Auditioned and became a member of the Pendleton Dance Theatre. I also became active at the Oconee Community Theatre where I was hired to choreograph the yearly musicals for the next 20+ years. Taught dance theatre at the Pendleton Little Theatre during their summer camp program and participated in an Artist in Residence Program at an elem. school in Seneca. Met John Fallon while doing the musical, "'Finian's Rainbow". We went on to do other musicals together at the Oconee Community Theatre, but most importantly was the musical, "Damn Yankees". As it turns out, John was a 'darn yankee' from New York. I married him anyway. John is the choral director at Walhalla High. Our first son, Patrick, came along in 1989. He attends Full Sail University in Florida where he is an aspiring music producer. He's mega talented! Darren, our 2nd son is a junior at Walhalla High. He enjoys aggravating his sister and making me laugh; he's funny and sensitive like his mom. Right now, he's thinking about becoming a graphic artist or a chef. I told him to join the circus. Our youngest, Audrey, is in the 7th gr. at WMS. She enjoys dancing and competing on a dance team. Watching her dance takes my breath away. Currently, I teach Sunday school to funny 3 yr. olds, substitute in several schools, and get paid to bake cakes, cookies, etc. It took my sister forever to get me to sign on, and now, I just can't wait to read the new profiles. Thanks Billy and others for the clever idea of reconnecting us to the past.

Stay tuned.

Daphne Rosier(my agent)