Hamilton. “She slept on a sofa. Never had a bed and did her homework in the bathroom by a small light. I’ve learned so much about her and her character – for her to have come from where she did to accomplish what she did.”

Two newcomers to Greater Shelby Community Theatre are playing the part of Burnett.Spencer Cain, a student at Crest High School plays the younger Burnett (who is called Helen in the play); while Jamie Brackett Hardin plays the part of the college-age Burnett character.

Cain was recruited by Crest Drama Teacher Jonathan Foust, who is technical director for the production.

“He gave me a script. I read it and I loved it,” said the 17-year-old Cain. “I grew up watching her show. When I told all myAtlanta United announced today that forward Phillip Goodrum has signed a Short-Term Agreement for the club’s Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League Round of 16 match at FC Motagua Tuesday night. The four-day contract allows MLS clubs to sign players on loan from their USL affiliate for U.S. Open Cup, CONCACAF Champions League, AMWAY Canadian Championship and exhibition matches. Goodrum, who was selected by Atlanta with No. 75 overall pick in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft, signed with ATL UTD 2.

Goodrum, 22, played four years at UNC Wilmington where he totaled 32 goals and 15 assists in 76 career appearances. The forward received First-Team All-Colonial Athletic Association for his junior and senior seasons where he led the Seahawks to back-to-back 12-win seasons while scoring 12 and 11 goals, respectively. He was