Melanie Rachel Seymour was born in Park Plaza Hospital in Houston on October 10, 1992 to Steven and Angela Seymour.  She is a graduate of Klein Collins High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society – where she served as Vice President, Spanish Club and Health Occupation Students of America.  Melanie was also active with No Place for Hate, the Tiger Tribune Newspaper Staff, KCHS Marching Band, and Best Buddies – a mentoring program for developmentally challenged students.  While at Klein Collins, Melanie took dual credit classes through Lone Star Community College, where she is currently enrolled.  She plans to transfer to the University of Texas – Dallas in the Fall 2012, where she plan to double major in Psychology and Neuroscience.  After graduating from college, Melanie plans to serve in the Peace Corps. 

Melanie is a member of Northwoods Presbyterian Church where she was a part of the Confirmation Class of 2007.  She has been active in Youth Choir, Youth Hand Bell Choir, Northwoods Repertory Theatre, and attended Mission trips to Arkansas and Mexico. 

Melanie was initiated into Pearland Assembly #337 on March 27, 2007.  While at Pearland, she served as Patriotism, Drill Leader, Chaplain, Faith and Hope.  In November 2008, Melanie demitted to Melrose Assembly #167 at the time of their re–institution and she was honored to serve as Worthy Advisor.  She then served as Charity, Worthy Associate Advisor, and a 2nd term as Worthy Advisor in June 2010.  Melanie is currently serving her Assembly as Treasurer.  In February 2009, Melanie had the wonderful opportunity to travel to Mexico with Mrs. Dibrell, the Grand Officers and other Texas Rainbow Girls to take part in the Instituting of Guadalajara Assembly #2. 

Melanie received her first Grand Appointment at Grand Assembly 2009 in Frisco, where she was appointed Grand Drill Leader and was also honored to receive her Grand Cross of Color.  In 2010, at the Grand Assembly Session in Wichita Falls, she was extremely honored and humbled to be elected Grand Worthy Associate Advisor.  On June 26, 2011, at Grand Assembly in Waco, Melanie was delighted to be installed as Grand Worthy Advisor for the Grand Assembly of Texas, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls.

Melanie looks forward to an amazing year ahead.  She invites all Rainbow Girls to join her on this incredible journey and awesome mission to Be Extraordinary Examples of Service, Bringing Unique GiftS to Texas Rainbow.