Volume 16, Issue 3 Vienna, IL Vienna High School January 2010 www.viennahighschool.com/newspaper VHS crowns Homecoming King and Queen On Friday, December 4th, 2009, Ethan McGinnis and Kayla Loyd were crowned Vienna High School Homecoming King and Queen. The Coronation was followed by a dance that lasted until 11:30 p.m. Homecoming week took place from November 30th through December 4th. VHS students dressed up differently each day according to the theme. Each day there were points given out to whichever class had the most students to dress up. Classes were also able to get points at activities during lunch and at the class lip syncs. Monday was Pajama Day and students got to enjoy the comfort of their pj’s on their day back from the weekend. Tuesday, the school was overtaken by suspenders and big glasses on Nerd Day. Also on this day, students from each class were involved in playing 4-corner volleyball at lunch time, and the Sophomores came out victorious with first place. On Wednesday, it was class distinction day. Each class had a different color to support their class. The Seniors had black, Juniors had red, Sophomores had pink, and the Freshman had green. Juniors came out on top with having the most people dress up for this day. The lunch activity for Wednesday was the relay race. The Seniors easily took the win by walking to the finish line during the 3-legged race. Page by Kelly Fitzgerald The 2009 VHS Homecoming court from left to right. Carley Childress, Blake Gray, Kasyn Moore, Chris Ditterline, Taylor Hoffmann, Brayden Leeds, Cassandra Martin, Retiring King Bobby Hoffmann, Retiring Queen Allison Bean, Queen Kayla Loyd, King Ethan McGinnis, Laeytn Field, Shane Carlton, Kelsey Harper, Drake Sanders, Emily Horn, Andrew Kirby, Kelly Fitzgerald, Kyle Loyd, Keeley Harper, and Dominic Tedeski. Homecoming Queen Kayla Loyd and King Ethan McGinnis. VHS Homecoming took place on December 4th, 2009. What you can ind in this month’s Talon... Trot the Globe with Mr. Gifin on Page 3 Madrigal Magic-Page 4 Nerd Day-Page 2 Skits and lip syncs- Lip Sync Pics on Page 8 ViHi Opinion on Page 16 Valentine’s Shout Outs Page 18 Talon Wish List on Pages 21-22 Page 9 Continued on page 18
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Volume 16, Issue 3
Vienna, IL Vienna High School January 2010
www.viennahighschool.com/newspaper
VHS crowns Homecoming King and QueenOn Friday, December 4th, 2009,
Ethan McGinnis and Kayla Loyd
were crowned Vienna High School
Homecoming King and Queen.
The Coronation was followed by a
dance that lasted until 11:30 p.m.
Homecoming week took place
from November 30th through
December 4th. VHS students
dressed up differently each day
according to the theme. Each
day there were points given out
to whichever class had the most
students to dress up. Classes were
also able to get points at activities
during lunch and at the class lip
syncs.
Monday was Pajama Day and
students got to enjoy the comfort of
their pj’s on their day back from the
weekend.
Tuesday, the school was
overtaken by suspenders and big
glasses on Nerd Day. Also on
this day, students from each class
were involved in playing 4-corner
volleyball at lunch time, and the
Sophomores came out victorious
with first place.
On Wednesday, it was class
distinction day. Each class had a
different color to support their class.
The Seniors had black, Juniors had
red, Sophomores had pink, and the
Freshman had green. Juniors came
out on top with having the most
people dress up for this day. The
lunch activity for Wednesday was
the relay race. The Seniors easily
took the win by walking to the finish
line during the 3-legged race.
Page by Kelly Fitzgerald
The 2009 VHS Homecoming court from left to right. Carley Childress, Blake Gray, Kasyn Moore, Chris Ditterline, Taylor Hoffmann, Brayden Leeds, Cassandra Martin, Retiring
King Bobby Hoffmann, Retiring Queen Allison Bean, Queen Kayla Loyd, King Ethan McGinnis, Laeytn Field, Shane Carlton, Kelsey Harper, Drake Sanders, Emily Horn,
Andrew Kirby, Kelly Fitzgerald, Kyle Loyd, Keeley Harper, and Dominic Tedeski.
Homecoming Queen Kayla Loyd and King Ethan McGinnis. VHS Homecoming took
Serena Kotter, Cain Taylor, and Kassey McDonald take a break from chillin’ in the lockers to pose for a
picture.
Peyton Smith and Rebecca Waller having nerd pride.
Page by Kari Robertson
Dillon Hall, nerdy and proud.
Brent Goines showing Zack Akins exactly where
nerds belong.
Page 3 The Talon January 2010
W . Y . S . E . T e a m p r e p a r e s f o r l i f t o f fBy Joe Myers
CongratulationsMr. Lawrence!!!
Several members and the coach of the W.Y.S.E. Team at a meeting. Pictured left to right are Iris Rutherford, Ethan McGinnis, Kirsten Trambley, Cody Hosfeldt, Austin Bain,
Austin Leal, Joe Myers, Mr. Jones, and Christina Faith.
New Arrival
Easton Grey LawrenceEaston was born on November 14, 2009
at 2:48 A.M. He weighed
6 pounds and 10 ounces
Easton is the son of VHS teacher Drew Lawrence and his wife, Kara.
By Samantha Daum
Have you ever wondered what
it would feel like to win a trophy
for taking a written test? It’s pretty
hard considering that the closest
thing that you can come to the shiny,
gold-plated statuette of plastic is a
capitol letter on a piece of paper.
This is where the W.Y.S.E. Team
comes into play. W.Y.S.E. stands
for World Wide Youth for Science
and Engineering. The headquarters
of W.Y.S.E. is the University of
Illinois. W.Y.S.E. is intended
to increase students’ interest in
mathematics and science.
Since 2004, Mr. Jones, who
inherited the team from Mr.
Reichert, has been watching over
this surprisingly competitive
activity.
Mr. Jones and all his W.Y.S.E.
Team members hope to become
state champions or, as stated by
Mr. Jones, “At least make it further
than Anna-Jonesboro.”
The first of the W.Y.S.E. events
takes place at Shawnee Community
College on February 4th. Every
member takes two tests. The tests
are in computer science, English,
chemistry, mathematics, physics,
biology, and engineering graphics.
This year, more test content is
available online, making it easier
to prepare for events.
All of the schools are divided
into divisions based on the size of
there student body. Vienna is part
of the 700 division. This is the
second to smallest division, only
larger than the 300 division, and
smaller than the 1500 division, and
even larger, the Unlimited division.
Passports Ready! VHS
Students Travel the GlobeThis year the Globetrotters will
Bottom: Matthew Williams (A trumpeter), Melanie Oliver (Captain Kidd), Kirsten
Trambley (Dame Helga), Noah Jackson (A trumpeter).
Autumn Goines and Christina Faith relax in costume before the show beginsFrom Left: Rebekah Waller, Katie Morris, Christina Faith, and Autumn Goines look
towards the pirate intruders in horrified shock at their lousy table manners.
Katie Morris, as the queen, is practicing
the ‘fencing skills’ learned from Dame
Helga.
Kirsten Trambley, playing Dame Helga, is
teaching the ladies how to ‘fence.’Jazmine Henry, playing Lion, relaxes after
being a pirate with her pirate companions
Hook and Stinker.
Jessie George dressed up as his character,
Hook, who is in the pirate Trio ‘Hook,
Lion, and Stinker.’
of about thirteen people, with each
performing a unique character
who are in a comical, quirky
situation.
Not only Vienna students
participated in the Madrigal this
year. Tara Garrett, who is a
student at Shawnee Community
College, played one of the female
Page by Chelsie Racey
characters.
Also, among the cast of
Pirates, Arrrg!, were three student
from Vienna Grade School: Seth
Holoman, Noah Jackson, and
Matthew Williams, who played the
trumpet fanfare.
A Madrigal is a Christmas
tradition and is similar to a play.
The audience is served a meal and
watches the performance while
eating. It’s fabulous food, and
laugh-so-hard-you-almost-choke
entertainment!
If you didn’t come see the
Madrigal this year, cross your
fingers, because it might be coming
back in 2011!
Page 5 The Talon January 2010
Music students show off their hard work in Christmas Concert
Cookies, quilts and letters sent to American heroesBy Jared Johnson
In December of 2009, Mrs.
McGinnis’ class wrote letters and
baked cookies for the soldiers
who are in, or have been to, Iraq,
fighting for our country. Many
students participated in the letter
writing and cookie making. They
were successful in mailing the
letters, and they also had great fun.
Here are a few examples of the
letters that were written and
sent out to the American heroes.
Your willingness to serve our
country by putting your life on
the line is greatly appreciated.
The job being done for us is a
prime example that your actions
speak louder than words. Once
again, your unselfish character
is greatly appreciated and do
not go by unheard of. Behind a
mother and father, my respect
for you is greater than any other.
Lots of love and thanks.
Thank you for doing what you
Taylor Jackson, Cassandra Martin, Samantha Morrisette and Brittany Dixon making
cookies to be sent to the soldiers.
Once again, on December
17th, the music classes have had
a stellar performance with their
Christmas concert. The students
have been working hard since the
beginning of the year, and their
hard word has paid off.
The guitar class started off the
night by playing some Christmas
favorites. For most of the students,
it was their first year of playing,
and they did an excellent job of
showing how far they have come
in playing the guitar.
Choir was the next performing
group, continuing their tradition
of an Acappella (an Italian term
By Chelsie Racey
Addie Travillion and Bobby Tanner practice their music during guitar class.
for a choir piece without musical
accompaniment), and Gospel piece
called “Follow That Star.”
And last but definitely not least,
the third group that performed was
Vienna High School’s band. They
performed songs including “Clash
of the Carolers,” and “Sleigh
Ride.”
All the students performed
their best and earned a heartfelt
standing ovation from the crowd.
This being the third year that
Mr. Newbold has taught here at
Vienna High School, he has done
an absolutely amazing job with all
of the music classes.
Sahara Veach, Dominick Tedeschi, Andrew Williams, and Donald Craig all prepare to
play some music during band.
The sopranos and altos enjoy their time singing in choir class, preparing for the Spring
concert of 2010 that will be held sometime in April.
A quilt for the soldiers by Ms. Judy
Fosse.
are doing for our country, it means
a lot to me. I know it’s hard on you
on the holidays because you can’t
go home and see your family. But
they know this is something you
want to do to help our country out.
So they just have to deal with it, I
am sure they miss you a lot and
they want you to be safe. I know
some of my friends and family are
over there where you guys are, and
I miss them to deal and can’t wait
to see them. Be safe. - Amber
Thank you for your service to our
country. It is thanks to you that
my family can live safely from
day to day. My name is Keeley.
I am a freshman at Vienna High
School. I’m so excited to finally
be in high school, also I’m excited
because I was voted by my class to
be a homecoming attendant. our
homecoming is December the 4th
and I can’t wait for it to be here.
Our school has a huge celebration
for it is the week of coming and
each day we have a different
theme to dress up to. Hope this
brightened your day. -Keeley
Thank you to a Hero,
Dear Solders,
Dear Solders,
Ms. Judy Fosse, a quilt maker at
Calico Corners, has been making
quilts for the soldiers. To the right
is an example of one of the quilts
that Ms. Fosse has made. Along
with make beautiful quilts, she is
also the person who actually sent
off the letters and quilts. She has
done many things for the soldiers
and we, Americans, should look at
her examples and do the same for the
defenders of our country.
-Drake
Page 6 The Talon January 2010
Page by Sarah Nelson and Elizabeth Korb
Talon Staff2009-2010
Editor-in-ChiefPaige Langston
Assistant EditorMaggie Bradley
BookkeepersTyler Harner
Sarah Nelson
StaffVanessa Canada
Stormi Crippen
Samantha Daum
Ashley Dunn
Kelly Fitzgerald
Jared Johnson
Kaylee Knight
Elizabeth Korb
Geoffory Kramp
Jessica McMahon
Joe Myers
Chelsi Racey
Kari Robertson
Tyler Russell
AdvisorMrs. Joan Clayton
Vienna High School601 N. 1st Street Vienna, IL 62995
The Vienna High School Talon is a publication of the Desktop Publishing Class. Unless otherwise stated, all articles and writings featured are the work of the students in the class. If you would like your ad to appear in The Talon, contact Joan Clayton at
658-4461 x218.The Talon is on the web at
www.viennahighschool.com/newspaper
This year has been very busy for the Beta Club.
One of the Beta club sponsors, Mrs. Bradley, said it
has been “Much, much busier, with our officers choos-
ing to complete a service project every month.” With
a new project every month, Betas have had more op-
portunities for service hours than ever.
In December, for instance, there were many differ-
ent activities, including raising money to buy gifts for
less fortunate children. For each five dollars students
brought in they earned one of their twenty required ser-
vice hours to attend State convention. On December
10th, several members went to Mrs. Bradley’s room
to sort out the toys that Mrs. Bradley purchased with
the money that was raised. They were able to sponsor
over 20 children with the gifts that were bought.
Betas are also selling flower certificates from This-
N-That Flower Shop. For only twenty dollars, the
card allows buyers to receive a bouquet of flowers
each month. The flowers incorporate a theme from the
time of year. Half of the money that each Beta sells
goes towards each Beta member’s cost for State Con-
vention.
The Beta lock-in was a huge success. Many students
attended, and with the entertainment provided, there
was no way for Betas to get bored. Little sleeping
was involved since there was a ping-pong table, sev-
eral video games such as Sing Star for the Wii, and
Halo for the Xbox.
Yet another project that Betas are working on this
January is collecting toiletry items for Autumn Ridge,
Kirsten Trambley and Mellisa Maze contemplating what
to buy for the children.
Been wondering what the Betas are doing?
Victoria Pearl showing off her reindeer
from the ornament exchange at the lock-
in.
Dashia Wathen, Ethan McGinnis, Kaleigh Grant, and Christina
Nelson wrapping themselves in toilet paper at the lock-in.
Kate Mullins, ashamed of Shane
Carlton’s singing.
Katie Morris, Montana Craig, Bergandi Johnson, and Tyler
Harner getting tied up.
the assisted living center. The Betas can bring
in full or travel sized bottles of lotion, shampoo,
conditioner, etc.
Also for the month of February, the Beta Club
is hosting an 1980’s themed Valentine’s dance,
starting after the basketball on February 12th and
ending at midnight.
Would someone please explain the game to
Clayton Smith?
Lance Duer, Marissa Ross, and Cain Taylor playing one of
the many games during the lock-in.
Ryan Meyers, Drake Sanders, and Shane Carlton relaxing at the
lock-in.
Page 7 The Talon January 2010
It’s swine time in Mr. Hight’s room
Tyler Harner cutting into the pigs liver, which is located
under the heart and lungs, but above the intestines.
Mr. Hight’s Biology class dissected
pigs and learned about all twenty
nine organs. In order to dissect the
pigs, there were three main cuts.
To make the Y-cut you first cut the mid
stomach down to the back legs. Then you
cut up to chest and down the sides by the
front and back legs, revealing all the organs,
The second cut is the mouth cut. To
make this cut, you cut the corners of the
mouth back to and through jaw bone,
and pull the mouth open to expose
soft pallet, hard pallet, and epiglottis.
The third and final cut opens
Drew Walsh putting a sleeping spell on the pig as Marissa Ross pokes and prods the spleen.
Kelly Fitzgerald, Victoria Pearl, and Brooke Childress studying the pig and its organs.
Dylan Lammers looking at the hard and soft palates, and
the epiglottis.
Haley Hand and Maggie Bradley examining the pig before the big test.
Dillon Hall, Cady Ross, and Tyler Langley getting in the pig for the second day.
By Jessica McMahon & Vanessa Canada
the chest to expose the heart, lungs,
thymus, thyroid glands, and larynx,
which is also known as the voice box.
This project was simply for the
educational purpose of discovering and
examining a pig’s organs, and how the pigs’
insides highly resemble a human. They
both have the same sizes and positions of
the internal organ. For example, if you
laid a person and an adult pig on their back
and looked at their insides, all the organs
would be in almost the same exact places.
Male pigs are called boars, the
females are called sows, and the baby
pigs (as dissected) are called piglets.
The average pigs dissected were male.
Mr. Height showing the class how to make the incisions
into the pig.
CLASS
LIP
SYNCS
Page by Tyler Harner
Page 8 The Talon January 2010
Class Lip Syncs & Homecoming skitsPage by Tyler Harner
Sophomores, Chrissy Glass, Marley Ayyad, Kari Robertson, and Heather Nance
perform a Spice Girls routine.
Ethan McGinnis, Brandon Tanner, and Shane Carlton play back-up
with guitars during the Senior Lip Sync.
Dashia Wathen, Ryan Meyers, and Cody Hosfeldt show their support for homecoming
king candidate Ethan McGinnis.
Freshmen, Keeley Harper, Mikayla Stokes, Maria Botello, and Racheal
Sullivan lip sync along with the Beatles song,” Yellow Submarine”
Marissa Martinez, Clarissa Court, Hannah McGinnis, Kirsten Trambley, and
Emily Horn show off their basketball skills in the Junior lip sync.For Queen candidate Kelsey Harper’s skit, Keeley Harper and Dashia
Marr get in touch with their gangster roots.
Jacob Lane, Heather Nance, Tyler Harner, and Cody Evans perform a variety
of raps for Queen candidate Laeytn Field’s homecoming skit.
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Class Distinction Day
The Class of 2010 expressing their Senior pride after taking first place in Class Distinction Day during Homecoming Week 2009.
Pictured above is the Junior Class proudly showing their VHS spirit during Class Distinction Day of Homecoming Week.
Page by Kari Robertson
Page 11 The Talon January 2010
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Above is the Sophomore Class taking time out of the Homecoming Activities of 2009 to show their class pride on Class Distinction Day.
Shown above is the Freshman Class enjoying their first year of Homecoming Week 2009 during Class Distinction Day.
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Senior Spotlights
If you could re-live one day in high school, what day would it be?That’s a hard one, it would probably be
one day in FFA week because that’s the
best week of the year.
What is one thing you would change about yourself?Nothing. I am pretty pleased.
If you were given a million dollars what would you do with it?I would buy a farm and equipment to farm
with because that is what I love to do.
What are your future plans after high school?I’m not completely sure yet, but it will
probably involve agriculture.
What actor do you think you’re most like?I have no idea. I do not watch TV.
What is your favorite thing about winter?Absolutely NOTHING! I hate winter with
a passion! It should be summer all year
long!
If you could re-live one day in high school, what day would it be?The day I started playing football. It’s
the best sport ever and Coach Rude is
awesome!
What is one thing you would change about yourself?I wouldn’t get mad as easily.
If you were given a million dollars what would you do with it?Buy a 4x4 diesel truck, buy a house,
then do whatever else comes to mind.
What are your future plans after high school?Go to college to be a mechanic and spend
time with my amazing girlfriend Amber.
What actor do you think you’re most like?Burt Reynolds. He can be funny, but
mostly he is straight-foward with things.
What is your favorite thing about winter?Of course the snow!
If you could re-live one day in high school, what day would it be?Homecoming week because it was
fun.
What is one thing you would change about yourself?I would lose some weight.
If you were given a million dollars what would you do with it?Buy a house, a car and, pay for
college.
What are your future plans after high school?I plan on becoming a Junior High
Special Education teacher.
What actress do you think you’re most like?Dakota Fanning
What is your favorite thing about winter?I love Christmas time because its such
a beautiful time of year, and of course
the snow is great!
If you could re-live one day in high school, what day would it be?The skits and lip syncs during
homecoming week.
What is one thing you would change about yourself?I wouldn’t change anything about
myself.
If you were given a million dollars what would you do with it?I would buy a house on Kentucky
Lake. It’s my favorite place to be.
What are your future plans after high school?I plan on going to Shawnee College to
become a Health Information Tech.
What actress do you think you’re most like?Julia Roberts because Stormi said so.
What is your favorite thing about Winter?Christmas, because I love giving gifts.
What was the scariest moment of your life?My sister’s birth.
What is your idea of a perfect Valen-tine’s Day?A bunch of women around me with beef jerky and
Mountain Dew.
Who was your favorite superhero as a child?Batman, because he is almost as awesome as me.
Plus, I dig the cape.
If you could spend one day with a celebrity who would it be?Michael Phelps.
What is your New Year’s resolution?Try not to super glue anything to my body.
What is your favorite thing about VHS?The ladies and Christian Stafford because he is as
awesome as me. P.S to all the single ladies Tyler-
618-926-7536.
What was the scariest moment of your life?The Driver’s Ed test.
What is your idea of a perfect Valen-tine’s Day?Chilling in a hot tub with Megan Fox.
Who was your favorite superhero as a child?Superman because he is the bomb.
If you could spend one day with a celebrity who would it be?Tiger Woods, because we both play golf.
What is your New Year’s resolution?To play better golf.
What is your favorite thing about VHS?FFA week because of muddy truck day.
What was the scariest moment of your life?One day I was stuck at the house and phones were down.
All of our neighbors were gone and I was fully con-
vinced that I was the last guy on the face of the earth.
What is your idea of a perfect Valen-tine’s Day?Valentine’s Day isn’t really “celebrated” when you are
single, soo... I guess the ideal Valentine’s day is sitting
around playing love songs on my guitar.
Who was your favorite superhero as a child?Spiderman, first off the web spinning thing is pretty
sweet, and he has one of the few “super suits” that actu-
ally looks really cool. (Especially the black one)
If you could spend one day with a celebrity who would it be?Megan Fox, do I really have to say why?
What is your New Year’s resolution?To prepare for the 2012 apocalypse.
What is your favorite thing about VHS?It is so diverse, there are a lot of unique people that go
to this school. This ensures that anyone can find good
friends if they look hard enough.
Dylan Baker
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Freshman Sophmore Junior
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Spotlights
Heather Nance
Makesha Pritchett
What was the scariest moment in your life?I’d have to say it was Halloween night. My
friends and I tried to stay the night at a church and
everybody bailed. You guy’s know who you are!
What is your idea of the perfect Valentine’s day?Just being with Mark. Oh maybe Valentine’s Day
could be our movie night! :)
Who was your favorite superhero as a child?Batman. I always thought his voice was sexy.
Sort of like Clint Eastwood’s!
If you could spend one day with a celebrity who would it be?Taylor Lautner! WOO BABY
What is your New Year’s resolution?Bring up my grades and keep my room clean for
a change.
What is your favorite thing about VHS?I love all the people. I love the atmosphere and most of all the teachers.
What was the scariest moment in your life?Probably the first tornado I had ever been through
when I was 8!
What is your idea of the perfect Valentine’s day?Even though I’m not into that holiday, I would
have to say the perfect Valentine’s Day would be
having a great time with your “Valentine” and
add some chocolate and pretty flowers in there.
Who was your favorite superhero as a child?Spiderman. When you grow up with a brother
things tend to rub off.
If you could spend one day with a celebrity who would it be?Hayley Williams. She’s my favorite celebrity
and being around a lead singer sounds pretty
awesome to me.
What is your New Year’s resolution?To keep my grades up and to be a better person.
What is your favorite thing about VHS? There are constantly activities going on.
What was the scariest moment in your life?When me and Jessica went 4- wheeler riding and
I hit a tree and I saw my life flash before my eyes.
What is your idea of the perfect Valentine’s day?Going out to eat at a nice restaurant with Conner,
then go to some place romantic because I love
being with him.
Who was your favorite superhero as a child?Catwoman.
If you could spend one day with a celebrity who would it be?Taylor Lautner because he is gorgeous and he
could be my Jacob.
What is your New Year’s resolution?It was to get back with Conner and not fight and
argue with him anymore. We are back together.
What is your favorite thing about VHS?The classes and the teachers, because the teachers
are nice and if you need any help they will and
the classes are easy if you listen!
Heather Nance Tori Page Makesha Pritchett Sophomore Freshman Junior
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Mystery Spotlights
Where can we find you at lunch?Usually in the commons or in the
media center.
What is your phobia?Don’t have one.
What store do you shop at the most?Hot Topic and Wal-Mart.
What is your favorite ice cream?Chocolate.
What is your most prized possession that you can’t live without?My video games.
Where can we find you at lunch?Probably at Dairy Queen with my
friends.
What is your phobia?Mr. Waters, he freaks me out.
What store do you shop at the most?Wal-Mart and Gander Mountain.
What is your favorite ice cream?Chocolate.
What is your most prized possession that you can’t live without?My Mossy Oak Duck Blind coat.
Where can we find you at lunch?At the same table everyday with some
of my close friends.
What is your phobia?NEEDLES!!! I almost cry every time
I get them. They are very scary!
What store do you shop at the most?American Eagle. It’s my new favorite
store.
What is your favorite ice cream?Chocolate.
What is your most prized possession that you can’t live without?My friends and family. Without
friends there is no one to make you
laugh and have great memories with.
Family is always there for you.
Where can we find you at lunch?In the old commons.
What is your phobia?Snakes, because I almost got bit by
one.
What store do you shop at the most?Gander Mountain.
What is your favorite ice cream?Rocky Road.
What is your most prized possession that you can’t liv0e without?My Ibanez guitar because I love to
play.
1. Cody Pender 2. Mark Stram3. Montana Craig 4. Alex Ross
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What is your favorite movie and why?
Vi-Hi Opinion
“I have many
favorites but the one
I like the most right
now is Labyrinth
because of its 80’s
cheesiness and
awesome sound
track.”
“Rose Red,
because it has
paranormal
activity, though
it is not real.”
“The Waterboy,
because my mama said
so.”
“Never Back
Down, ‘cause
it’s amazin’
and fits me....
YO!!!! Fo
shizzle d-
good.”
“I would have to
say that I don’t
really have a
favorite, but I like
comedies with
Will Ferrel and the
House Bunny.”
“A Clockwork
Orange, it
expounds upon
the subject of
moral choice and
humanity. And it
has an amazing
score.”
Elizabeth Korb
Page by Jared Johnson
Brittany Barkley Travis Dodson
Josh Wiltermood Eddie Botello Ethan McGinnis
We asked a few VHS students on their opinion of a certain question.
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TuxedoRentals
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This -N- ThatFlower and Gift Shop
Look for the multicolored building at the intersection!
FlowersPlush Animals
Also specializing inZoppini Charm Bracelets
Valentine’s Heart Grams
Dear Drew K,
Your ride is sweet. Those
jeans you wore yesterday are
absolutely amazing on you.
I love your hair and watching
you at your locker :)
Your love,
Shaniqwah
Happy Valentines
Blake Grey
I <3 You
Love,
Anastasia April
Austin
Page by Kaylee Knight and Samantha Daum
Sky,
I think you are a
little plum :-)
Love Rascal
Ms. Sherwood
To the best dance
partner ever.
From Clayton Smith
Dear Bubbles,
You are loud, crazy, a
nutcase but you are indeed
my best friend ever, even
though you’re the biggest
goober I’ve ever met. Eye
Love Yew wif all my heart!
Jessica Capron
Kaylee and Aleasha
I love you guys so much! We’ve been
through so much together
and I hope we continue to go through
many more things together. You guys
are like my sisters, I’ll be there for you
whenever you need me. Hope you have a
Happy Valentines day!
Hugs n Kisses
Tiffany
Alexis
I love you!
Happy Valentines Day
Love Sissy
Mrs. Goines
You are amazing!
I Love You :)
Love Kaylee Knight
Jose Ruiz
I think your absolutely
gorgeous! You’re an amazing guy,
any girl would be so lucky to be
able to call you their guy. One
day myself I hope to make you
mine. :)
Love Your Secret Admirer
Dear David Hill,
(a.k.a bestfriend)
:) Best teacher EVER!
I love you! (:p.s you know who this is
<3
To All Girls,
I LOVE YOU!
Love A Freshman
Boy
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M o t t E x c a v a t i n gMor ris and Danell Mott
P.O. Box 613
Vienna IL, 62995
Home: (618) 652-2605
Cell : (618) 771-2692
Fax: (618) 658-3214
Free Est imates
General Contracting
For all your dirtwork needs!
Page by Vanessa Canada & Geoffory KrampAttention Book Worms: Your Club Is Here
Mrs. Bradley and Mr. Giffin, book club
sponsors.Andrew Williams, Ethan McGinnis, and Cody Hosfeldt sitting looking at their books.
Members of the book club discussing their book.
VHS has a new club and it
has had a great turn out so far.
The sponsors of the club are Mr.
Giffin and Mrs. Bradley. They
are deeply honored to be the club
sponsors. “It is very important for
students to read because it helps
them develop their vocabulary
and it generally improves reading
comprehension,” stated Mrs.
Bradley and Mr. Giffin.
Both Mr. Giffin and Mrs.
Bradley thought of starting a book
club. The club is planning to read
approximately one book every three
weeks. It doesn’t cost anything to
join the book club. The only cost is
that you buy your own books.
They meet once a month to
discuss the books they would like
to read. The club is a great way
to meet new friends and get to
know your fellow students a little
better. The club chooses the books
they read. Either the students will
suggest one or they get to vote
on the book they want to read.
The club plans on reading the
book, The Lovely Bones, and then
going to see the movie. The book
and movie, The Lovely Bones, is
about a girl who was murdered and
comes back to watch over her family
to get vengeance on her killer and
help her family heal from her death.
This is just one of the many
great books you will be able to
read. It’s not to late to join book
club. So go find Mrs. Bradley
or Mr. Giffin and join now!
It was crazy day on Thursday
and students dressed up as random
and wild as possible. Clothes clashed
and mismatched as untamed hair
and make-up made eye brows rise.
The Juniors managed to take the win
for the most dressed for Thursday.
An obstacle course was the
Thursday’s activity. This course
involved crawling under mats,
carrying a ball with a dinosaur
grabber toy, spinning in circles
then dribbling a basketball, jump
roping, and rolling people on
scooters through cones blindfolded.
Continued from page 1
The Freshmen pulled out the win
for the obstacle course and left the
crowd impressed over their victory.
As Friday rolled along, blue and
orange flooded the halls throughout
the school as people expressed their
VHS spirit. Traditionally, Friday
has always been spirit day and
VHS is definitely keeping it alive.
This day has been claimed to be the
most entertaining day of the week.
Homecoming candidate skits and
class lip syncs are displayed after
lunch and until the end of the day.
The class lip sync theme this year
was a little different. Each class had
a different music genre. Freshmen
were classic rock, Sophomores
were hip-hop, Juniors were Rap,
and the Seniors were country. The
Sophomores prevailed over the
other classes in order to take home
first place in the class lip syncs.
VHS Homecoming
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Johnson County Supervisor of Assessments
Office Located in Courthouse Annex
Business
658-8010
Residence
658-2605
Fax
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Have a safe and prosperous year!
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Vienna, IL
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You Caught MeBy Kaylee Knight
Straight from the HeartPage by Kaylee Knight, Sarah Nelson, and Paige Langston
From the darkness of the night, Emerges rays of morning light.Dispelling Moon and Midnight’s mist, Engulfing Earth in Sun’s warm kiss;‘Tis the gift of Morning’s Fire, to burn the night and spark desire.To give us warmth along with life, and light the path away from strife. But like all things, the day must end, at twilight, night once more begins. The moon returns for all to see, and turns the tides in gentle ease. A wolf now howls as others rest, It hunts for prey, survival’s test.However, the sounds will cease, As sun rises in the East. Midnight mist and morning fire;Moon’s calm grace and sun’s desire, Both essential to creation, For life and love and inspiration.
Everything was falling,It was falling so fast.No one to catch me, I shattered like glass.Then you came out of no where,Straight from the sky,Grabbing my hand,You taught me to fly.
Red-Letter DayBy Dylan Latham
A s we approach the red-let ter
day,
We are reminded of couples as
they laugh and play.
T hey look as though they could
go ‘t i l they ’re g ray,
L aughing and en joy ing each
other.
Some act l ike sister and brother,
Like they cannot get enough of
one another.
Red and pink cards and hear t
shaped candy.
T he mere thought is real ly quite
dandy.
A lot of couples would l ike to be
Secret Talon advisor
discovered!!!
Love, Your Editors!<3
We flew up to the clouds,And over the sea.Around the world,It was you and me.You never let me fall,You held my hand,Straight through it all.
Morning Fire & Midnight Mist
By Anthony Bible
somewhere war m and sandy.
Some though don’t care where
the are as long as they ’re
together.
T hey k now they ’ l l go far,
Like seeing a shoot ing star.
Tr uly g reat and unique,
On this day they ’re any thing
but weak .
Although there are those who
g ive this day cr it ique,
W ho say that it ’s a day they
hate.
But even they k now this day is
great ,
So enjoy it now, no need to wait.
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Phone: 658-2911 or 1-800-526-9180
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Straight From The Heart ContinuedI Wanna Be
I wanna be your sunshine to your rainy day,the color of your paper that takes away the Grey.I wanna be the last person you think about at night,your favorite star that you say shines the most bright.I wanna be the first person you think about at dawn,the girl that you’d die for if the next day i was gone.I wanna be that girl you point at and say that’s her,the girl you can see yourself with forever and be for sure.I wanna be that girl that you say means the world and more,the girl you’re willing to tell yours friends I’m yours.I wanna the that girl that you’d love forever,the girl you want to marry and nothing means never.I wanna be that girl you’d be willing to call in the middle of the night, just to say you’re sorry if at one point we would fight,I wanna be that girl that you’d hug to show the love you make,the girl you’d do anything for just to show me what we have ain’t fake.I wanna be that girl who you’d hold your hand with tight,just to make me feel like we can be one, that you’ll love me with all your mightI wanna be that girl that you’d write a song for even if you can’t sing,just to show me that you’re worth it to what you willing to bring,I wanna be that girl you show that you’re always going to care,that you’d run a thousand miles just to show you’d always be there,I wanna be that girl you can talk to because you can,just to show me you can open up and can act like a man,Boy, I wanna be that girl you say is your one in one million,the girl you’d say is your one in one billion,All I really want to be is your beautiful everything..but I know you just see me as just an ordinary girl.
Friends
We all have that special friendwho listens to ourproblems and difficulties.Who makes life a biteasier by just being thereReaching outSharing doubtWhen life gets you downHaving that special bondbetween friendsA bond that timecannot break. We all need someoneTo talk to in our life,A friend to whom we runIn times of stress or strifeWhen I am angry,you are there to soothemy aggression.And when I am sad,you are there to cheer me up.For everythingand all that you do,I want you to knowI’ll do the same for you.You’ve been a true friendI hope you stayI would be so very emptyIf you ever went away.
Poetry by Kaylee Knight
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Mix-N-Match Talon Wish ListBy Kari Robertson and Stormi Crippen
1. Elizabeth Korb
2. Sarah Nelson
4. Tyler Harner
5. Stormi Crippen
7. Jessica McMahon
9. Sam Daum
11. Jared Johnson
14. Chelsie Racey
15. Kaylee Knight
16. Geoffory Kramp
17. Ashley Dunn
13. Maggie Bradley
12. Paige Langston
10. Joe Myers
8. Tyler Russell
6. Kelly Fitzgerald
A. All the seasons of Family Guy and Mr. Chow in my trunk
B. Another snake and a pool of nacho cheese
C. A puppy and for people to stop making fun of Rudolph
D. Contacts and a ire extinguisher
E. A Cannon Rebel T 1i and a white tiger
F. Gas money and a life time supply of Squeeze Pops
G. Another tattoo and a donkey
H. A PS3 and a pot of gold
I. A bunch of scary movies and Channing Tatum to be my Santa
L. More non-Verizon text messages and a toaster
M. A Rottweiler and Jacob Black
Q. A laptop and a Certiicate of Ownership for Burger King
J. A cookie and those purple shoes
N. A South Park DVD box set and The Nobel Peace Prize