Issue 1 - Vienna High School
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Issue 1 - Vienna High School
Volume 13, Issue 1 In this Issue..... Vienna High School October 2006 Haley Huff Illinois High School Rodeo Queen By Aften Brown New s Page 2 Foreign Exchange Student Page 3 Open House Page 14 & 15 Sports Page 16 & 17 Yearbook Dance Ent er t ainm ent Page 6 & 7 Taloween Page 9-11 Spotlights Page 18 Girls Guide on how to be poplar Page 20 & 21 Meet the Talon In June, 2006, Senior Haley Huff was named Miss Illinois High School Rodeo Queen. “I was honored that someone from Illinois could bring home the medals,” commented Haley. On the state level she won in speech, Interview, Modeling, Appearance, Personality, and Impromptu speech. Her speech was called, “America’s Horse.” From there, Haley went to Springfield, Illinois for the Nationals. Overall in the top 10, Haley ended up tieing with California’s Brittany Slaton for 7th place with a total of 618.5 points. Some categories she placed in were: Two minute speech .... 1st Apperenance ............ 3rd Impromptu .............. 6th #1Horsemanship ....... 8th #2 Horsemanship .... 10th Personality .............. 10th Credence Mott living life in the fast lane By Aften Brown Credence Mott and his sprint car number 89, have been partners on the race track since he was eight. What was that thing the most fun I’ve had in all that just zoomed by in a eight of my years in the purple blur? Was it a organization,” Credence bird? Was it a plane? No, said. “The rivalries have it was just Senior Creescalated and there have dence Mott in his sprint been some really good car. races. I just hope that I Currently, Credence is can continue this hobby as 1st in the A class and 6th long as possible. It’s one in the Multi class, the same of those things that you as the A class except there would give anything up to be able to do.” are virtually no limitations on what you can do to the Continued on page 12 motor. “This is probably Nationals lasted 10 days and was filled with many different activities. There were queens from forty U.S. states, five Canadian Provinces, and Australia. There are over 10,000 members in the NHSA, and currently in the state of Illinois, there are approximately 193 members. Haley has attended several other events as reining royalty, including Miss Rodeo Illinois pageant and PRCA, Miss Rodeo Iowa and Miss Teen Rodeo Iowa. Also she attended local shows and all of the Illinois High School Rodeos. Haley doesn’t just compete in the Queen contests, she also competes in goat tying, barrel race and pole bend. Haley will be traveling around the state and nation supporting the IHSRA (Illinois High School Rodeo Association). She enjoys Haley Huff was named Miss Illinois High School Rodeo Queen horse riding and has been in Altamont, Illinois, and placed 7th in the National Competidoing it practically her whole tion, which was held in Springfield, Illlinois. life. Jessica Pender honored at horse show By Aften Brown Jessica Pender, a Sophomore at Vienna High School, was named Queen of I.W.H.S. & R. A. (Illinois Western HorseShow and Racing Association), and Miss Western Rider. She participated in this event on Sunday September 10th in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Jessica performed a horsemanship pattern, western pleasure class, and gave a speech about how she is involved and what she plans on doing in the equine industry. For winning this event, she received a saddle blanket, crown, belt buckle, and many more gifts. Jessica will relinquish the crown at next year ’s I.W.H.S. & R.A. benefit horse show, and will crown next year’s queen. Jessica commented, “I’ve worked really hard to get to where I am and I think I’ve earned it.” Jessica Pender of Vienna High School, was named Queen of I.W.H.S. & R. A. (Illinois Western Horeshow and Racing Association) and Miss Western Rider on Sunday, September 10th, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. The Talon Page 2 VHS welcomes Marisol Rochin-Navarro By Aften Brown October 2006 Busy start for the FFA Submitted by Caroline Bremer Marisol Rochin-Navarro is an exchange student from Hermosillo, Mexico. It is not very often that Vienna High School gets a exchange student. This year we are very lucky to have Senior Marisol RochinNavarro, 18, visiting our small school. Marisol, who likes to be called Makoll, is from Hermosillo, Mexico. This will be her fifth year of high school. She chose to take on another year of schooling in the States because she thinks that it will help her as she grows up and goes off to college. Marisol said, “Taking 13 years of English really helps me understand things better.” Marisol’s school back home is quite different from ours. The name of her high school is called Colegio Regis. The classes there are 45 minutes long and they do not have lunch at their school, they eat lunch when they go home for the day. One thing that is a total turnaround from us is that their students do not switch classes, the teachers move from room to room. Instead of having a mixture of students, you only have Seniors in your class, no Juniors or Sophomores. Also, Colegio Regis is made up of only the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. Marisol has two older sisters, Monica, 21, who goes to college and Gaby, 24, who works as a publishing agent. Her parents are Ricardo, who is a dentist and Magui, the owner of a coffee shop called El café. The two things Marisol misses most back home is her parents and the food! Marisol said, “It was very hard to leave home. My parents are sad because I don’t get to come home for the holidays!” Marisol really wants to get to know people here and learn more about their culture. “People are always helping me out with words I do not know or anything else in general,” said Marisol. In her free time, Marisol likes to listen to music, go shopping, and watch the T.V. show, “Friends.” 2006-2007 Talon Staff Credence Mott ............. Editor-in-Chief Aften Brown ................ Managing Editor Daniel Kineman .............. Graphics Editor Kalie McGinnis ................. Junior Editor Rachael Ferrell ................ Junior Editor Lauren Smith .................. Junior Editor Jessica Pender ....................Secretary Dennis Watts ...........................Staff Lacey Penrod ...........................Staff Roger Barnes ........................... Staff Rebecca Johnson .......................Staff Angela Batson ..........................Staff Aerial Woolverton ...................... Staff Kristine Richardson.....................Staff Koren Holder ...........................Staff Ashley Henshaw ........................Staff Jessica Beasley ........................Staff Mrs. Joan Clayton ................... Advisor The Vienna High School Talon is a publication of the VHS 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 658-3011. The Talon is on the web at www.viennahighschool.com/newspaper Vienna High School 601 N. 1st Street Vienna, IL 62995 Phone (618)658-3011 The start of the school season is busy for Vienna FFA Chapter members. Kassie Ross, Brittany Ross, Cory Ross, Brenden Talmage, and Katelyn Mullins ventured to Kewannee, Illinois for the State Horse Judging CDE on Saturday, September 16, 2006, where the members judged different types and classes of horses. On Tuesday, September 19, five members competed in the Land-use Competition in Hamilton County, where students examine soil and determine its slope and quality. Those attending were Haley Huff, Caroline Bremer, Travis Stroud, Mitch Anderson, Brenden Talmage, and Brad Childress. Travis Stroud received 11th place overall, and Haley Huff followed with 12th. The Chapter Officers lead by service on Thursday, September 21, by guiding groups of students throughout the park for the Safety Day Camp. That afternoon, members traveled to Mermet to compete in the Bowshoot Contest. Students aimed at targets along a course and received points for location on the target. Travis Stroud, Robby Trigg, Kelin Field, Colten Stafford, and Cory Ross competed. Stroud received fifth place overall. Currently the chapter is preparing for upcoming contests, and they are getting pumped up for National Convention. Club member Mitch Anderson said, “I really enjoyed the soil judging contest, and I look forward to competing in others! Agriculture is my favorite class!” Kassie Ross and Haley Huff are two officers of the FFA. Kassie is the President and Haley is the Vice-President. Robby Trigg and Brittany Ross are active members of FFA. Robby is Secretary and Brittany is Sentinel. The Talon October 2006 Page 3 VHS Holds Open House By Lauren Smith On Tuesday, September 26, Vienna High School held their annual Open House. Many parents came to meet the teachers and find out how their children were doing in class. Open House started at 3:30 p.m. and lasted until 6:30 p.m. Progress reports were handed out by Cindy Webb in the commons. Parents were also given a parent handbook and and sample packet with freebies inside. The packets included chocolate chip cookie mix, shampoo, deodorant, two granola bars, and some coupons. Beta Club members earned community service hours by helping serve hamburgers and hotdogs, along with chips and a soda, and the best part, the free ice cream for everyone to enjoy! It was a very successful evening. Over 200 parents attended the Open House. Mrs. Mize, VHS Principal, stated, “I believe it went very well. It was an even flow of people, that way no one had to wait very long on meeting the teachers.” Thanks to all teachers, students, and parents that helped make Open House a success. Cindy Webb, VHS staff member, handed a parent progress reports and a sample packet of freebies at Open House on September 26th. FCCLA elects officers for 2006-2007 The FCCLA (Family Career and Community Leaders of America) officers for the 2006-2007 school year are (pictured from left to right) Back Row: Vice-President Samantha Grathler, Secretary Stephen Blackman, Parliamentarian Kayla Loyd, Historian Kallie Lovelace, and Recreation Chairman Cierra Russell. Front Row: President Tara Garrett, Treasurer Hayleigh Mullins, Chaplain Tessa Faulkner, Historian Brittany Hand, and Committee Chair Sami Clayton. JILG goes to Leadership Development Conference Submitted by Mrs. Corse It is always great to skip two days of school, especially when you are surrounded by friendly, new faces. JILG students from all over Southern Illinois met in Flora for the 2006 Leadership Development Conference September 27 and 28. Students from Southern Illinois came to participate in activities that promote leadership and to make new friends from other JILG programs. This conference couldn’t have been put together without a lot of hard work. Regional Manager Matt Good is one of the many organizers that brought this event together. He really enjoys the activities and just having all the JILG participants here. “Providing unique Vienna High School’s JILG (Jobs for Illinois Graduates) attended the Leadership Development Conference at Flora, IL on September 27 -28, 2006. From left ways to meet new people, and how to play a leadership role is to right: JILG Coordinator Mrs. Corse, Secretary Jeremy Nelson, VicePresident Dennis Watts, President Haley Huff, Treasurer Dakin Rosenthal, Historian Brenden Talmage, and Reporter Daniel Kineman. one of the main goals,” stated Good. Linda Spicer recently retired after 35 years in the school system as a superintendent, and is now a Regional Manager as well. “I didn’t want to give up working with the youth, so I figured, getting involved with JILG would definitely play that role in my life,” she commented. After spending two days working together, students learned that it takes much more than what one person has to offer to make a team. Students developed into one team to accomplish a common goal. They learned firsthand through the activities that there is no I in team. The Talon Page 4 October 2006 7 Benefits of being “The New Kid” at VHS By Koren Holder The first day of school is always different and exciting for all of the Vienna High School students, but can you imagine how those new faces feel? Although it may seem difficult, there are benefits of being “The New Kid.” * Benefit 1: You’ll make friends fast because everyone wants to get to know you and see what you’re about. *Benefit 2: For you boys, football is a cool thing with the girls here. If you played it at you old school, you are automatically cool, and since we don’t have football here, we’ll never know if you were good or bad. lost and ask that cute guy to show you where your class is. It’s a great way to get to know people, especially boys. *Benefit 5: You can create * Benefit 3: It’s a fresh a new personality for yourself. start. You can be what you want You could have that cool Texan to be and VHS has something for accent you always wanted or everyone to participate in, so you give yourself a cool new can have fun doing what you like nickname like “The Terminator.” best. * Benefit 6: The good * Benefit 4: For you girls, thing about changing schools is even though Vienna High School that no one will ever know your isn’t that big, you can always get embarrassing stories, like in the 6th grade when you fell in your first miniskirt and your crush Tommy saw your granny-panties. * Benefit 7: Overall, we’re a great school. We have great teachers, great classes, and the best after-school activities. No matter what you do, it’s going to be fun here, and you can live life to the fullest! Welcome to VHS! N e w f a c e s at V H S Name ame:: Reedus Maynor Grade rade:: 9 Previous School School:: Pope Co. High School What yyou ou llik ik e about V HS: ike VH Playing baseball, all my new friends, and all the hot girls. Name ame:: J.D. Mick Grade rade:: 11 Previous School School:: Carbondale Community High School What yyou ou llik ik e about V HS: No one ike VH breaks into your car and steals things or punches dents into your hood. Name ame:: Tyler Leeds Grade rade:: 11 P revious School School:: Rantoul Township High School in Rantoul, Illinois What yyou ou llik ik e about V HS: I love ike VH the cheap parking stickers. Open campus is super too. Name ame:: Billy Bower Grade rade:: 12 Previous School School:: Goreville High School What yyou ou llik ik e about V HS: Off ike VH campus lunches and the funny teachers. ame:: Samantha Derby Name Grade rade:: 11 Previous School School:: Mead High School in Spokane, Washington H S: ou llik ik e about V What yyou VH ike Everyone is so welcoming to you. ame:: Katie Mitchell Name Grade rade:: 10 Previous school school:: Manteno High School in Manteno, Illinois ou llik ik e about V HS: The What yyou VH ike teachers seem to actually care that you learn what they are teaching you here, and its not as dramatic here either. ame:: Kaylee Newcomb Name Grade rade:: 11 P revious school school:: Ryan High School in Ryan, Texas e about V HS: Off ou llik ik What yyou ike VH campus lunches and the connection that teachers have with students. ame:: C.J. Atkinson Name Grade rade:: 12 Previous School School:: Princeton High School in Princeton, Texas HS: The What yyou ou llik ik e about V ike VH nice people who are always willing to help you. The Talon October 2006 Page 5 Four new teachers welcomed to VHS By Ashley Henshaw Vince Kelly Mia Brown Janet Flesch Bethanie Wood Mr. Kelly is a new math teacher. He has been teaching for over 30 years. He chose teaching because he loves to watch people learn, “It’s really exciting to watch a light go on,” he said. His hobbies are hiking, making and listening to music, reading, and traveling. He attended Southern Illinois University. An interesting fact about Mr. Kelly is that he is not half of a twin. Mr. Kelly likes VHS because of the students and he likes Johnson County. He choose VHS because he is a “Southern Illinois boy.” He says VHS is different from other schools because it is in the US. He has previously taught in foreign countries. Ms. Brown is the new band teacher. This her first teaching job. She choose to be a band teacher because she loves music more than anything. Her hobbies are playing the flute, dancing, swimming, and attending symphony concerts. An interesting fact about Ms. Brown is that she has two brothers and two sisters that have either majored in music or are currently majoring in music. Ms. Brown likes VHS because the school is smaller and it is easier to get to know students. She went to a high school with 3,000 students. Ms. Brown attended the University of Kansas. Ms. Flesch is a new academic enhancement teacher. This is her ninth year teaching. She choose to teach because she likes working with kids and both of her parents were teachers as well. Ms. Flesch’s hobbies are watching movies and reading. An interesting fact about her is that she has a Master’s degree from the University of Illinois. Ms. Flesh choose VHS because she likes teaching in a small town atmosphere. She says VHS is different because everyone plays a role in the success of the school. Ms. Flesch is married and has two children, Caleb, who is three, and Cameron, who is four months. Ms. Wood is a new academic enhancement teacher. This is her seventh year teaching. She chose teaching because she loves kids and wants to help them in some way. Ms. Wood spends most of her time with her son, who is four, and also enjoys reading. She attended Eastern Illinois University. Ms. Wood chose to teach here because she heard wonderful things about VHS and was ready to move on to something new. She likes VHS because the people are nice and helpful. She says our school is different because we work well together and the technology is fantastic. Johnson County state’s attorney TRICIA SHELTON • Bicycle Rental • Shuttle Service on the Tunnel Hill State Trail • Guided Canoe Trips Peddles and Paddles Inc. P.O. Box 1333 Vienna, IL 62995 on the lower Cache River Bailey Bobber Johnson County Courthouse PO Box 1257 Vienna, IL 62995 Phone: (618) 658-9318 Fax: (618) 658-9339 Danell L Mott Johnson County supervisor of assessments Office Located in Courthouse Annex BUSINESS Decoy Company 658-8010 RUSSELL BAILEY 658-2605 Owner/Designer PO Box 203 Vienna, IL 62995 Cell: 618-924-0001 RESIDENCE FAX 658-4209 Have a safe and prosperous year! The Talon Page 6 October 2006 ly l a ctu a .or nce! . . y b e Kir Cred Darth Richardson Ariel...or is it aerial? Lauren! At the Disco The M Leona asterpiec rdo: T e he Jo of na Lis a It’sa Mia, Rogario! Kalie...starring in Soul Calibur XI soon! Dr. Brown scheming to take over the world! The Talon Page 7 ela rang Cinde Ra Jas m ikor en October 2006 ch ab el le The new cast of Ed, Edd, n’ Eddy Denneye the sailor... man Rebecca, starring in the next Lord of the Rings! Uncle Dan wants you to read the Talon! The Talon Page 8 October 2006 VHS Speaks: If you could change one thing about VHS, what would it be? By Kristine Richardson Keesha Mattingly Senior “I would put lanes in the hallway. It would be like driving; there would be a regular lane for each direction and a passing lane for each direction. I would also make a bowling team. YAY! Bowling!” Kyle Conley Junior James Metzler Sophomore “I would put in better Gatorade machines.” “I would put in a swimming pool.” Jessica Ford Freshman “I would make it so we could have sodas during lunch so I could have a Mountain Dew.” YFC holds Meet You at the Pole By Kristine Richardson On September 27th, 2006 the Vienna High School YFC held their annual Meeting at the Pole event. Students, VHS teachers and staff, community members, and church leaders gathered around the flagpole to sing songs and participate in a time of prayer. After the prayer time, everyone enjoyed breakfast and a time of fellowship. This annual meeting at the pole was coordinated by YFC sponsor Josh Stafford and was a hailed as a complete success. VHS students and faculty bow heads in prayer. Pictured above is coordinator Josh Stafford (center) with students Beta Markovitz and Credence Mott. M OT T EXCAVATING INC. Mor ris and Danell Mott Morris P.O. Box 613 Vienna, IL 62995 Home: (618) 658-2605 Cell: (618) 771-2692 Fax: (618) 658-3214 Free Estimates General Contracting For all your dirtwork needs! The Talon October 2006 Page 9 Senior Spot l ights Page by Angela Batson n y K etelso Emil son ily Ke What ddo o yyo ou lliike mo HS ? mosst aabbou t V VH That we have open campus, so we can leave during the day. What did yyo o u ddo o oovve r ssuumm e r br breeak? Worked and turned 17. What’s tthe he mo an dom jjo oke yyo ou moss t rran and know? What do you call a pig that knows karate? A pork chop!!! What so es ep en ou? sonng bbes estt rrep eprres esen entts yyo “Honkytonk Badonkadonk.” Lol. I have been told that I have a big behind! Lol! OK HUGE!!! That’s for you Becky! What ar ou loo ki or war d tto o aree yyo looki kinng ffor orw ard mo ou r SSenior enior yyeear? Prom and moss t yyo graduating. n hom pso Char son Th arll ie T is he di F Bran andi Fis ishe herr Daki os en n R entt hal Ro kin What ddo o yyo ou lliik e mo HS ? moss t aabbou t V VH Probably Mr. Palmer & Kristen Wetherell. She’s a stud!! Also all of the cool people that I hang out with. If it wasn’t for them I wouldn’t come!! What did yyo ou ddo o oovver ssuumm er br bree a k? Worked...worked...and worked. Went to Kentucky Lake, visited my family in Louisiana, and played with my band! Check us out myspace.com/frequently divided. What’s tthe he mo an dom jjo oke yyo ou mosst rran and k now? A guy walks into a bar. OUCH!! -Thanks Johnny!! If yyo ou cco ould ddo o an d no anyy t hi hinng an and one w ould rreemember tthe he nneex t dday ay wo ay,, wh ould yyo ou ddo o? Go STREAKwhaat w wo ING!!! What so es ep en ou? sonng bbes estt rrep eprres esen entts yyo “I’m Too Sexy for my Shirt!!” DUH!! LOL!! What ar ou loo ki or war d tto o aree yyo looki kinng ffor orw ard mo ou r SSenior enior yyeear? Get ting mosst yyo out of here!!! What ddo o yyo ou lliike mo HS ? mosst aabbou t V VH My close friends. What did yyo o u ddo o oovver ssuumm e r br breeak? Played video games, hung out with my boyfriend, and visited my mom in Chicago. What’s tthe he mo an dom jjo ok e yyo ou mosst rran and know? Well it is a cheesy pick up line, LOL, but “Do you know karate? Cuz your body’s kickin’!” or “You must be a thief cuz you stole my heart!!” If yyo ou cco ould ddo o an d no anyy t hi hinng an and one w ould rreemember tthe he nneext dday ay wo ay,, wh ould yyo ou ddo o? I would lock whaat w wo all the people I don’t like in the gym with rabid llamas and then take my friends out for pizza, DDR, and a movie! What so es ep en ou? sonng bbes estt rrep eprres esen entts yyo “Come What May” from Mavlin Rouge What ar ou loo ki or war d tto o aree yyo looki kinng ffor orw ard mo our SSenior enior yyeear? moss t yyo Graduating!!! What ddo o yyo ou lliike mo HS ? moss t aabbou t V VH The endless opportunities it has. What did yyo ou ddo o oovver ssuumm er br breeak? I went to a Civil Air Patrol Flight Encampment and earned my pre-solo wings by flying a glider. What’s tthe he mo an dom jjo oke yyo ou moss t rran and know? Why does a chicken coop have only 2 doors? Because if it had 4 doors it would be a chicken sedan!!! If yyo ou cco ould ddo o an d no anyy t hi hinng an and one w ould rreemember tthe he nneext dday ay wo ay,, wh ould yyo ou ddo o? Grab an F-15 whaat w wo Strike Eagle Fighter Jet and take it for a spin. What so es ep en ou? sonng bbes estt rrep eprres esen entts yyo “Switchback” by Celldweller because I’ve come too far to turn back on what I have accomplished. What ar ou loo ki or war d tto o aree yyo looki kinng ffor orw ard mo ou r SSenior enior yyeear? The day I mosst yyo graduate, because that’s when I stop dreaming about flying and start flying, OH! And uniform day! Mys ter y Spot l ights When is yyo our bi birrt hday? April 3rd What eexxt racu rricular aact ct o ctiiv it ies ddo you ppar ar t i ci p a t e i n ? art cip in umm...none Are yyo ou an oonnly child? I wish! Wh at cco olor is yyo o u r hhaa i r? Dirt y blonde. What cco olor ar ou r eeyyes? Green aree yyo Do yyo ou hhaave a bboyf oyf d? No. oyfrrien end? Senior G uy Gu Sophomor e G more Gu uy Fres hman G uy esh Gu When is yyo ou r bi birrt hday? February 4th What eexx t racu rricular aact ct o ctiiv it ies ddo you ppar ar artt ici cippate iinn? None Are yyo ou an oonnly child? No, I have 1 brother. What cco olor is yyo ou r hhaair? Brown What cco olor ar e ou r eeyyes? Brown are yyo Do yyo ou hhaave a ggiirlfrien d? No. end? When is yyo our bi birrt hday? September 12th. Remember when Mr. Palmer announced it at lunch in front of everyone? What eexxt racu rricular aact ct o ctiiv it ies ddo you ppar ar artt ici cippate iinn? Band, golf, and run long distance in track. Are yyo ou an oonnly child? No. I have a 28 year old brother who is in the army, stationed in North Carolina. What cco olor is yyo our hhaair? Normally brown, but sometimes I’ll put blue or silver gel in it. What cco olor ar ou r eeyyes? Blue aree yyo Do yyo ou hhaave a ggiirlfrien d? I have a end? beautiful, loving girlfriend, Shanelle Beasley. She helps keep me honest and in style. I thank God I have her in my life. When is yyo ou r bi birrt hday? February 7th What eexx t racurricular aact ct o ctiiv it ies ddo you ppar ar artt ici cippate iinn? Baseball & basketball. Are yyo ou an oonnly child? No. 1 brother. What cco olor is yyo ou r hhaair? Brown What cco olor ar e ou r eeyyes? Hazel are yyo Do yyo ou hhaave a ggiirlfrien d? No. end? Answers: Senior Girl - Nicole Martin; Senior Guy Josh Roberts; Sophomore Guy - Daniel Kerley; Freshman Guy - Brandon Tanner Senior G Giirl The Talon Page 10 October 2006 Spotlights Deanna Morris - Freshman By Jessica Beasley Winter Choinski - Sophomore Andrea Helton - Junior What is your most prized possession? What is your most prized possession? My money. My camera. What is your most prized possession? My boyfriend A.J. Windings. What are 3 words that describe you? What are 3 words that describe you? Funny, nice, and fun to be around. Energetic, nice, and friendly. What are 3 words that describe you? Sweet, friendly, and a strong Christian. If all your belongings were in a burning building, what 3 things would your try to recover? My money, my cd’s, and my clothes. If all your belongings were in a burning building, what 3 things would your try to recover? Pictures, camera, and my teddy bear. If all your belongings were in a burning building, what 3 things would your try to recover? Pictures of my dad, my teddy bear that A.J. got me, and my dog. What would you dream guy be like? What would you dream guy be like? He would be funny, sweet, and nice to me Tall, muscular, smart, and has a good and my friends. personality. What would you dream guy be like? I got my dream guy and its A.J. Windings and he’s sweet, adorable, and a true Christian. If you had to choose one thing to do If you had to choose one thing to do for the rest of your life, what would for the rest of your life, what would it be? I’d be a veterinarian. it be? Either a teacher or photographer. If you had to choose one thing to do for the rest of your life, what would it be? Talking to people about God and helping people become true Christians. What’s your most embarrassing moment? When I got stuck in the tree and realized I’m afraid of heights. What’s your most embarrassing moment? When I asked my boyfriend if water was a liquid. I’m guessing I had a blonde moment. Banking with local style 402-04 Court Street - Vienna, IL 62995 Phone: (618) 658-2011 www.banterrabank.com 25 locations 37 ATMs Member FDIC October 2006 By Jessica Beasley Dylan Martin - Freshman The Talon Page 11 Spotlights Alex Shelton - Sophomore Charles Connor - Junior What is your most prized possession? 350 Rancher 4 x 4 What is your most prized possession? My brother Jake What is your most prized possession? Spyder MR1. What are 3 words that describe you? Hott, athletic, “built” - oh yeah! What are 3 words that describe you? Funny, athletic, and (according to Beasley) attractive. What are 3 words that describe you? Friendly, loyal, and average. If all your belongings were in a burning building, what 3 things would you try to recover? Clothes, nightstand drawer, and my hidden stash. What would your dream girl be like? Blondish- brown hair, skinny, nice shape, and a good tan. If your had to choose one thing to do for the rest of your life, what would it be? To live and not get old. If all your belongings were in a burning building, what 3 things would you try to recover? My brother, X-box and all my games, and all my clothes and shoes. What would your dream girl be like? Blonde hair with dark shadow, crystal blue eyes, about 5’6”, good personality and good body. If all your belongings were in a burning building, what 3 things would you try to recover? Spyder MR1, mask, and CO2 tank. If your had to choose one thing to do for the rest of your life, what would it be? Play paintball. What’s your most embarrassing moment? Probably getting electrocuted as a kid. If your had to choose one thing to do for the rest of your life, what would it be? RACE!!! Dahncke Pharmacy of Vienna Owner Marc Dahncke 658-3784 “For all Your Pharmaceutical Needs” The Talon Page 12 October 2006 Leadership Team goes to SIU Inaugural Event By Credence Mott Vienna High School’s Leadership Team joined the Vienna Grade School Beta Club and visited Southern Illinois University in Carbondale to witness the inauguration of Glenn Poshard as the seventh President of SIU. Other dignitaries at the event included Senate of Illinois President Emil Jones Jr., Speaker of the Illinois House Michael Madigan, and Saluki basketball star Jamaal Tatum. The Leadership Team is in its second year at Vienna High School. It was started by Haley Huff, Credence Mott, Aaron Chamness, Kassie Ross, Charlie Thompson, Isaiah Cornelius, Kassie Ross, Lori Hannan, Kristen Wetherell, Mr. Fairless, and Mrs. Holhubner. They strive to lead by example and provide excellect role models for all. The VHS Leadership Team went to Southern Illinois University’s Inaugural Event on September 28, 2006. Front row from left to right: VHS Superintendent Dr. Trover, Aerial Woolverton, Kristen Wetherell, Kassie Ross, Kelsey Adams, Lauren Smith, Kassie Jones, Phil Hosfeldt and Casey White. Back row: VHS Teacher Mr. Fairless, Kalie McGinnis, Charlie Thompson, Aaron Chamness, Kaylyn Meyers, Credence Mott, Laura Treat, and VHS Teacher Mr. Giffin. Not Pictured: Isaiah Cornelius and Lori Hannan. Credence Mott living life in the fast lane continued from page 1 Credence is no newbie to the sport however. He has been racing since he was eight. He started in the 100cc Junior Sprint class, a smaller car for kids ages 8-13, in 1998. He came a long way his rookie year to finish an awesome 21st in the nation out of 150 total competitors. He improved his last season to end up in 18th in 1999. His third year, 2000, was definitely his best change for Credence when he one yet in the Juniors. Despite breaking his arm at the Nationals, moved up to the Restrictor class, which have 600cc motors with the biggest race of the year that restrictor plates in the carburetors lasts four days, in Garden City, Kansas, he still managed to close that limit horsepower for everyone th ages 10 and up. He kicked off his the season with a 9 place spot. In 2001, his last year in the rookie season in the new class with Juniors, Credence followed his a 9th place finish in National points. tradition of having a better year than He finished 6th the next year. His third and final year in the the one before and clenched the 5th place position. Restrictors resulted in his best finish The year of 2002 was a year of up to that point. He completed the 2004 season in 4th. Tanner Construction John D. Tanner Vienna, IL 658-3145 In 2005, Credence removed the restrictor plates and started racing in the 600cc Stock “A” Class, which means that nothing could be done to the motor to gain more horsepower. He battled hard and long with people that were 14 and older. After his first season was done, he came out the best he had in any of his rookie years by concluding the season in 5th. Edward Jones Investments We do ICF Basements. For more information visit our website at www.amvicsystems.com Collins Car Wash John Kreuter 658-2222 Cagle’s Tire & Wheel Towing & Recovery 658-8017 615 Highway 146 East Bobby Collins, Owner 24-hour Oil Change Towing $15.95 Everything for your tire needs! The Talon October 2006 Page 13 VHS Band steps off to a great start Back Beat CD reviews By Rebecca Johnson Under the direction of Ms. Mia Brown, the VHS Band has plans for a busy marching season. Marching to the tune of “Bird Land” by Josef Zawinul, the Marching Eagles will perform in the Vienna Oktoberfest parade on October 7th. To prepare for the parades, the band practices in the evening on Tuesdays and after school on Thursday. The students work on staying in step, in line, and marching while playing the song. The drum majorettes are Lori Hannan and Breanna Morris. They are responsible for leading the band during the parades, directing the song, and giving commands for the fun and crazy moves they do during the parade. These may include ‘Scatter’, ‘Stealth’, and ‘Running Man’. Parade Schedule Oct 14 MSU Homecoming Oct 21 SEMO Homecoming Oct 28 Halloween Parade, Christopher Nov 11 Veteran’s Day Parade, Paducah By Credence Mott Artist- 3 Doors Down Artist- Prince CD- The Very Best of Prince CD- Seventeen Days I can only guess what most of you are thinking already: “He’s not seriously starting off his reviewing with a Prince collection!” Yes, I am. All joking aside, this is a superb album. The quality of songwriting, both lyrical and musical, will knock you out of your chair. From the simple love stories like “Little Red Corvette” and “Raspberry Beret” to such classic guitar staples as “ Kiss” and the ever-popular “Purple Rain”, you will feel like you are in the middle of the 80’s with your hair up in jerry curls! Here is something a little bit more modern for the readers that don’t listen to older groups. These guys hit it big on their second release with the hit “Kryptonite” and managed to create a great third disc as well. Some of the huge radio successes are “Let Me Go”, “Be Somebody”, and “Father’s Son”. I swear I’ve been caught singing “Let Me Go” even in the movie theater! It’s that catchy! This album just shows the fact that they are getting better as albums go by. Rating: Rating: Rating System Breanna Morris and Lori Hannan are the Drum Majorettes for the Marching Eagles Worst- Best Ever- PHONE: (618) 658-3191 FAX: (618) 658-5007 GODDARD’S AUTO BODY INC. 865 Old Rte. 146 Loop Vienna, Illinois 62995 24 HOUR TOWING TIRES AUTO SALES ALIGNMENTS Family owned and operated since 1974 Shawnee Title and Abstract Sherri Ross Rick Wiggs 500 E. Vine Street, Vienna, IL (618) 658-9230 Vienna, IL 658-5555 The Talon Page 14 October 2006 The VHS Lady Eagles finish Fall season Page by Aerial Woolverton The Lady Eagles softball team wrap their Fall season up with a record of 12-4 overrall and 7-0 in the Conference. Pictured (L to R) Front Row: Kassidy Shoemaker, Kayla Stafford, Jillian Powell, Ashton Sharp, Kristen Wetherell, Brianna Dunn. Second Row: Casey White, Shianna Little, Lacie Endrizzi, Kaylyn Meyers, Christina Nelson, Whitney Mitchell. Third Row: Ashley Childress, Erica Evers, Reagan Summers, Jessica Penrod, Ashley Henshaw. Not pictured: Erin Fairless and coaches Ross Hill and Beth Widowski. VHS Baseball Team finishes season at 8-4 The Baseball Team closed their season with a record of 8-4 overall and 5-2 in the Conference. Pictured (L to R) Front Row: Bobby Hoffmann, Phillip Powell, Bruce West, Brandon Tanner, Chris Nichols. Second Row: Jason Sullivan, Jacob Langston, Sean Fitzgerald, Zach Elliott, Derek Trovillion. Third Row: Coach Hill, Sean Stram, Sean Lasley, Reedus Maynor, Dustin Martin, Coach Palmer. Real Rehab &Fitness 658-8144 Physical Therapy Full Fitness Center Water Aerobics Swimming Pool Locally Owned! HARMONAUTOGLASS 811N. 1st Vienna, IL A Glass Doctor Company 1-866-838-Glass The Talon October 2006 Page 15 Meet the 2006-2007 VHS golf team By Dennis Watts The Fall golf season started on August 9th. The team consist of 23 players. There are 16 boys and seven girls. VHS Golf Lisa Brem er has been coaching golf at Vienna for fou r yea r s. Coa ch Br em er said, “The team is very young, but they have been a pleasure to work with. I am starting to see som e of the players developin g a good work ethic for im proving their gam e. If they have a good work ethic an d p r a ct ice p r op er ly, a gr ea t am ount can be attained still this season.” J essica Pender, a Sophom ore and first year m em ber of the team , said, “From the begin n in g of the season the t ea m is m a kin g a lot of progress and it is an honor to play with all of them .” The boys Regional was on Oct. 3rd and the girl Regional was on Oct 4th. VHS Dancers start off the season right VHS Golfers (left to right): Ben Ralph, Caroline Bremer, Daniel Kerley, Kassie Ross, Chase Deaton, Travis Crain, Ashton Barter, Jessica Pender. Back row: Brad Childress, Cory Ross, Colten Krelo, Josh Ford, Brenden Talmage, John Obourn, Mitch Anderson, JulieAnn Vancleve, Dashia Wathen, Hilary Wright. By Dennis Watts The VHS dance team cons is t s of eigh t gir ls . Th ey started the season off by having a clinic with som e of the SIU dancers during the sum m er , wh er e t h ey lea r n ed three new dances. In their first com petition they placed 4th, which was at the DuQuoin State Fair on the 26th of Septem ber. They also p er for m ed at th e Ston efor t Reunion. Ker r i Ta ylor , t h e VH S d a n ce coa ch , sa id , “I ’m so proud of what the girls have accom plish ed alr eady an d I h ope ever yon e can see h ow hard they work and how spirited they are.” Sarah File,VHS Senior and Dance Captain, said, “We will have a lot fun this year and I love ever yon e of m y t ea m m ates. We’re going to try our best this year and hope everything turns out good for us.” VHS Dancers (left to right): Shanelle Beasley, Emily Ketelson, Vanessa Botarf, Sarah File. Back row Cara Otte, Koren Holder, Alysha Daly, Laetyn Field. (618) 658-9597 6685 U.S. Highway 45 N. P.O. Box 35 Vienna, Illinois Free Checking! Free Gifts! 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All in all, it made for a great night.” Mr. Palmer, the yearbook sponsor, was pleased with the outcome. “It was a nice turnout,” he said. “The kids that showed up had a good time.” Mr. Palmer is also very interested in getting feedback from the students on ways to improve the dance and get more people to come and enjoy the fun. There are extra yearbooks in the principal’s office for students who did not purchase a yearbook, but would now like to. If you ordered a yearbook, but did not attend the dance, your yearbooks are also in the principal’s office. Tori Webb and Emily Ketelsen are working hard collecting money for the yearbook dance. Rachael Ferrell is showing off a flier for the yearbook dance. Brett Thompson and Haley Huff are enjoying signing each other’s yearbooks! Ashley Childress and Kassidy Shoemaker enjoying their time at the yearbook dance. Lauren Smith is signing a yearbook. Lawrence & Bean Insurance Agency “Contact us for all your insurance needs” “On the Square” Box 126, Vienna, IL 62995 (618) 658-9121 A Tradition in Service Since 1981 SAM’S Highway 45 North Vienna, IL J ohn Huckelberry Tax Service 3 15 So u th 3 rd Stre e t Vie n n a, IL ( 6 18 ) -6 58 -9 2 52 W e h ave Ele ctro n ic Filin g! The Talon October 2006 Koren Holder, Rachael Ferrell, and Alysha Daly are admiring the new yearbooks! Page 17 Robby Trigg and Kristen Wetherell are having a great time! Mr. Palmer is supervising everyone. Chris Nichols is having a blast! Jasmine Lence and Whitney Mitchell exchanging yearbooks. Mr. Giffin helped chaperone the dance. Emily Ketlesen, Tessa Faulkner, Becky Richardson, and Samantha Derby hand out yearbooks. Kacey Conner and Alyssa Conner are hanging out! Shon Robinson and Dustin Martin are signing yearbooks. Trovillion Brothers Phone: (618) 658-3761 505 East Vine St. Vienna, IL Do-it-Best Center TAMBRA K. CAIN ATTORNEY AT LAW 102 N. 4th Street P.O. Box 1311 Vienna, IL 62995 Johnson County Farm Bureau 809 N. 1st Street * P.O. Box 335 Vienna, IL 62995 Carol Hall Manager Ph./Fax (618) 658-2127 Email: tambra@midamer.net CALL US for all your animal health product needs! The Talon Page 18 October 2006 2007 Girls guide: How to be POPULA R By Kalie McGinnis You must be reading this ar- he can use sports lingo when he ticle because you want to be talks to you. “Sup babe! That popular, you want your peers to outfit is a slam dunk!” like you, right? The dollar menu at McDonalds is verrrrrrry popular, especially the double-cheeseburger. Okay, so your goal is to reach the status of a doublecheeseburger, wonderful! You want everyone to like you. Girls, here are six simple ways to make that happen. Ste p 3: Wear tight clothes. Step Ste p 1: Step Apply Style does not matter, as long as enough makeup, it’s tight. If you are suffocating foundation, blush, in the jeans you’re wearing, or eyeliner, eyeshadow, almost strangled yourself trying mascara...etc. So that no one (in- to get that shirt on, you are deficluding your own parents) will nitely headed in the right direcbe able to recognize you. If no tion. You cannot be both popuone can see your face, they will lar and comfortable, so always think you are mysterious. A purchase the smallest size posmysterious girl is a popular girl. sible when buying new clothes. Anyone who passes you in the Ste p 2: Get a boy- hall will be incredibly jealous of Step friend. He should your super-cool shrinkbe at least two wrapped-style. years older than you and have a license. This way he can take you out to lunch every day. Holding your hand and walking you to every class is also required. It would also be good if your popular boyfriend is on a sports team. This way Ste p 4: Step Have a hot car. This will get you loads of new friends, who either want to drive your car or want you to drive them places in your hot car. Always drive fast when taking your new friends out, they will be impressed. Do not worry about getting a ticket, officers know not to pull over anyone who is popular and driving a hot car. What about wrecking? That’s not a problem either. Your parents are sure to understand that you, their brilliant popular child, now needs an even hotter car. Ste p 5: Get a pink Step Motorola razor cell phone. With e-mail support, long battery life and an external screen, it’s more than just a pretty face. Carry it with you at all times, especially when at school! Just because you can’t talk, doesn’t mean you can’t text. The second your teacher is out of the room, whip out your cell and let those fingers fly. Your phone is your connection to everything. Without it, you will die. Ste p 6: Get a myspace acStep count. If the first five steps have not shot your social status through the roof, don’t worry, this will instantly make you popular. Everyone in California has an account and Californians are extremely popular. At school, talk about the 1,273 friends you have and how you get at least 145 new comments every day. Be sure you have a cute background. Also, post countless surveys and tests on your bulletin. Make fun of people who don’t have an account or don’t know what myspace is, they are low. There you have it. Just six basic steps and your already on your way to the top of the popularity pyramid and everyone will want to be your new best friend! Peace Easy! *Watch for the “2007 Guys guide: How to be popular” in next month’s issue!* This -N- That Flower Shop Tuxedo Rental 658-9776 Vienna, Illinois Floral Arrangements Plush Animals Look for the multicolored building at the intersection! Also specializing in Zoppini Charm Bracelets The Talon October 2006 Brownie Rates Stuff! Mr. Kelly’s stylish goggles! The five class schedule Page 19 10 Things Scary Movies Need By: Roger Barnes 1. Extr emely intelligent killer who does r eally dumb stuff 2. Chain Saws, or other lar ge cutting weapons People that forget their I.D. cards 2007 Seniors Our Italian bud, The crowded halls 4 . Blood (Lots of it) The new Talon Staff 5. Scr eaming gir ls Mr. Palmer 5 minutes out early for All the Freshman lunch and new people The schools Ranch dressing People taking your 3. Myster ious phone calls 6. Killer clowns 7. Weir d and fr eaky twists 8. The r oom that’s always locked Domino Pizza Day favorite parking spot 9. Spooky music Riding The Bus Home 35 Minutes for lunch 10 . Long pointless chase scenes Jon A. Simmons Auctioneer Call: 995-1533 Vienna, IL Vienna Outdoor Equipment Wetherell Dentistry 805 N. 1st Street Vienna, IL 104 Locust St. Vienna, IL “We Repair All Brands & Models” 658-8361 Page by Rachael Ferrell The Talon Page 20 S VH T O AL N Af ten B Brrow ownn is a 17 year old Senior and is one of the Editors of the Talon. She’s also a basketball player and is definitely always on the ball! October 2006 This is tthe he ttrrue sstt or “T oryy ooff 18 sstt ran anggers ppiicked ttoo w ork oonn tthe he ssch ch oo ews choo ooll nnews ewsppaper ttoog et he herr...” ar Rog e r B Bar arnn es is a 17 year old Senior who is a dedicated Dairy Queen worker and who’s main interest is Anime. Will his quirky offbeat at tit ude mesh with the rest? Af t en B Brr ow ownn Ro g e r B ar Bar arnn es ohnso Rebecc ccaa JJo hnsonn is a 17 year old Senior who loves music and band! She also participates in Madrigal. Rebecca might be quiet, but she is extremely hard-working and will definitely get the job done! Den nis W ennis Waat ts is a 17 year old Senior who loves to play basketball. He’s definitely the flirt of the group. Will he be able to charm his way into the hearts of the Talon staff ? Den nis W ennis Waa t t s Re b ecc o hnso ccaa JJo hnsonn Ang ela B Baat so sonn is a 17 year old Senior who loves animals! She’s very sweet and tenderhearted. Will her compassion help the paper develop into a masterpiece? ce M Creden ot t is a 17 year ence Mo old Senior. He’s also an Editor. This guy is all about music! He’s in band and he knows how to rock! Cre d en ce M ot t ence Mo J.W. Reynolds Memorials “The company you’ve heard about all your life” An g e l a B Baa t so sonn Bailey Funeral Home 705 N. First Street Vienna, IL 62995 (618) 658-2311 Phone: 658-29 11 or 1-800-526-9 180 658-291 1-800-526-91 Brian & Julie Bailey Brent Williams Shoemaker Construction Co., Inc. General Contractors Ben Adams Randy Spurlock 809 N. 1st Street, P.O. Box 335 Vienna, IL 62995 Office Phone: (618) 658-2881 “Build with Us” 695-3372 Vienna, IL Life-Health-Auto-Home-Farm-Crop-Hail The Talon October 2006 Page 21 Page By Rachael Ferrell enr od is a nurturing Lace ceyy PPenr enro 17 year old Senior. She loves kids and is constantly babysit ting in her free time. Will her motherly instincts bring out the best in the staff ? en H old Kor ldee r is a 16 year oren Ho old Mexican dancer. This Junior might be spicy at heart, but she hates drama! Kor en H o ld oren Ho ldeer L a ce enr od ceyy PPenr enro Rach chaa el FFeerrell is a 16 year old Junior who works at McDonalds. This girl’s crazy, ou tgoing personalit y w ill definitely spice up your world! Dani anieel K Kiineman is a 17 year old Senior, who’s all about movie production and video games. He’s the behind the scenes guy! chaa e l FFee r re l l Ra ch Dani aniee l K Kii n e man La u ren SSm m i t h is a 16 year old Ju nior. She’s a cheerleader, another worker of Dairy Queen, and a straight A student. How does she do it? Ae r i a l W oo Woo ooll v e r t o n is a 16 year old Junior, who loves sports. This girl may be tough, but she will totally win your heart! Ae r i a l W oo ooll v e r t o n Woo La u ren SSm mit h The Secret Garden “We Deliver” Telephone- 658-9215 Flowers Balloons For all your Fall needs Monday- Friday 9:00-4:30 Saturday 9:00 - 1:00 Page 22 d l r o W l a e R The VH S T A LON TA The Talon October 2006 c o nt i n u e d Jess sleey is a 15 year Beeasl essiica B old Sophomore who loves talking on the phone. She loves to ride horses and fourwheelers. Will her love for the outdoors be a good attribute for The Talon? ar dso Kris ard sonn is a 16 char istt i n e RRiich year old Junior who loves listening to music and writing poetry. This girl has punk rock in her soul! Kr is ar d so istt i n e RRii ch char ard sonn Jess essii c a B Bee a sl slee y Ashl hleey H Hens enshhaw is a 15 year ens old Sophomore, who’s main interest is SPORTS, SPORTS, SPORTS! Whether its softball or basketball this girl’s got game! Kal i e McG McGiinnis is a 16 year old Junior. She’s quiet and artsy, bu t don’t let her reserved behavior fool you, this girl plays basketball too! ens As hl hlee y H Hens enshh a w Ka l i e McG McGii n nis Jess en der is the 15 year essiica PPen end old Sophomore who likes to saddle up and have a great time! She participates in rodeo and western horse shows. She’s definitely a cowgirl! en der Jess end essii c a PPen Mr s. CCll ay t o n is t he head Mrs. hancho. She’s the boss of the Talon staff and she’s the “go-to” for everything. She really knows how to get the job done! Mr s. 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