Issue 3 - Vienna High School

Volume 10, Issue 3
February 2004
Vienna High School
Vienna, Illinois
Alden Howard Qualifies for Nationals
By Chelsea Blankenship
Alden Howard qualiied for
Nationals in high school rodeo on
October 10, 2003, in Greenville,
Kentucky. Alden scored nine
points in bareback riding (bucking
horse) which put him in second
placefortherodeoandplacedhim
second in the State. The Nationals
will be held in Gillete, Wyoming,
July 19-25, 2004.
Alden has been participating
inrodeoforfouryears.Hisirst
three years he just rode bulls, but
for the past year he has ridden
both bulls and broncs.
With only being on six broncs,
it was a real accomplishment
when he qualiied for Nationals
on his irst ride in the competition.
When it comes to bareback
riding, there is no way to prepare
yourself.Itislikesittingontopof
astickofdynamitegettingready
to explode. The ride only lasts
foreightsecondsandduringthat
short ride, there is no time to be
scared; the horse controls you.
You don’t know whether he is
going to spin left, right, or just
go straight. All you can do is
ride like it’s your last, which is
what Alden did. For those eight
seconds, nothing was on his mind
but him and the horse.
Alden’s hard work and determinationpaidoff.Heislooking
forwardtohistriptotheNational
Competition.Aldensaid,“Itwill
be a good experience going out
there and competing against some
of the best in the country, just Alden making his qualifying ride with 9 points to put him in second
going out there and having fun, place.
doingwhatIlove.”
2003-2004 VHS Homecoming Results
By Chelsea Blankenship
Queen Sarita and King Derek
Derek Meyer and Sarita
Faulkner were crowned the
2003-2004 Homecoming King
and Queen on December 6, 2003
at VHS Homecoming.
Each candidate was very
happy. Sarita said, “I was and
still am very surprised, but at the
sametimeIfeelveryhonoredto
bepickedasQueen.”
Derek said, “Well, what I
reallythoughtIdon’tthinkIam
allowed to say, but I was very
surprised and overwhelmed that
Iwaschosenovertheotherthree
candidates.”
This year’s homecoming was
held on December 6, 2003 against
the Gallatin County Hawks.
Student Council decided to
try something new this year by
adding King candidates.
The candidates for Queen
were Kala Sims, Keri Teal, Kimberly Welch, and Sarita Faulkner.
The King candidates were Bryan
Waters, Vince Steele, Derek
Meyer, and Chris Carrick.
Student Council also decided
tohavefourattendantsfromeach
classinsteadofhavingonlytwo.
The attendants were:
Juniors: Nathan Thurston, Grayson Summers, Jennifer Reeder,
and Isaac Taylor; Sophomores:
Brock Ackmann, Kendy Dunning,
JenniferHale,andBillArndt;
Freshman: Isaiah Cornelius,
Sarah File, Lacie Endrizzi, and
Kyle Willis.
The Master and Mistress of
ceremonies were Mr. Josh StaffordandMissAndriaDavis.
What’s Inside
Fair Trade
Page 2
ConferenceTournament
Page 3
Senior Night
Page 6
Student Teachers
Page 7
Madrigal
Pages 8-9
Prom
Page 13
Spotlights
Page 14-15
Cheerleaders Win 1st
Page 18
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News
VHS Students join the ight for Fair Trade Coffee
By Julie Farmer
Recently,Mrs.Jonesandfour
VHS Students began a committee
in pursuit of raising awareness
about Fair Trade Coffee. Fair
TradeCoffeeisaconceptinwhich
the producer and the consumer
can interact without the American coffee industry. This way,
the farmers can sell their coffee
directly to consumers without
havingtosellittoaspeciiccoffee
company.
Like most other businesses,
coffee manufacturers are trying
tomaximizetheirproits.Bydoingso,thecoffeedistributorsare
capitalizingovertheproits.The
problemcoffeefarmersarefacing
is that when they do receive compensation for the coffee they’ve
grown, it’s not hardly any money.
Rarely do they receive enough
pay to support themselves, not to
mentiontheirfamilies.
Unfortunately, the origin
of most coffee grown is that of
thirdworld countries, which only worsens the economy in that particular
country.UnlikefarmersinAmerica, where you may have several
differentcrops,thesecoffeegrowers spend their entire growing
season on growing only coffee.
They do not have enough supplies nor do they have the money
to support more than one crop.
These farmers continue to live
in poverty their entire lives. The
FairTradeCoffeeCommitteeis
trying to stop the mistreatment
ofthecoffeefarmersbyraising
awareness about purchasing Fair
TradeCoffee.
All four members of the
committee are VHS Spanish
Club students. This committee
has immediately taken action to
help those being victimized by
thecoffeeindustry.Indoingso,
they hope to see some results
quickly.
The committee was previously involved in a letter writing
campaigntocoffeemanufacturersinregardtothetreatmentof
coffeefarmers.Theletterswere
written to such companies as
Millstone Coffee, Folgers, and
manymore.Asaresultofthis
letter writing campaign along
with others, Millstone Coffee
has agreed to only sell Fair Trade
Coffee.
LeslieMcGinnis,founderof
theFairTradeCoffeeCommittee,
hashadanactiverollinighting
forFairTradecoffeesincethebeginningofherjunioryear.Leslie
became interested in this issue
when she was assigned a project
in Mrs. Jones’ Spanish II Class.
Other committee members, Ariel
Adams, Julie Farmer, and Megan
Gerdes, were introduced to the
conflict during the 2003-2004
school year.
“Millstone selling only Fair
Trade Coffee has inspired us to
work harder and try to achieve
moresuccess.Whileitfeelslike
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a victory, it is only one small
battleinthiswarofcoffeesales,”
said Leslie Mcginnis. “We have
bigplansforourfuturewiththis
cause, and with the help of surrounding communities, maybe we
canraiseawarenessandsalesfor
Millstone.”
FormoreinformationonFair
TradeCoffee,youmayseeMrs.
Jonesorafairtradecoffeecom-
Fair Trade Coffee Committee from left: Mrs. Jones, Leslie McGinnis, Megan
Gerdes, Julie Farmer, and Ariel Adams.
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Say You’re
Sorry”
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P.O. Box 35
Vienna, Illinois
Johnson Co. Clerk/Recorder
Brian Trambley
States Attorney
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Phone: 658-2961
658-9318
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Sports
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Page by Caryn Hill
Lady Eagles Take Second Place
From January 27-31, the Lady
Eagles competed in the South
EgyptianConferenceTournament
held at Shawnee High School.
The Lady Eagles came out
strong as they pulverized the Lady
Centurions 57-14. Caryn Hill was
the high scorer with 22 points,
while Tori Webb and Kendy Dunning each put in 8.
ThenextcontestfortheLady
Eagles was not an easy victory as
they took on the Goreville Lady
Blackcats. The Lady Eagles won
40-39 as Caryn Hill hit a free
throwwithfoursecondstogo.
After a well fought championship game, the Lady Eagles
were defeated by Meridian 6960.JenniferMizewastheLady
Eagles top scorer with 16 points.
Caryn Hill put in 15 points while
Lacie Endrizzi had 11 points.
Lacie Endrizzi and Caryn Hill
were awarded All Tournament
Teamhonorsfortheirplayinthe
SECConferenceTournament.
The Lady Eagles placed Second at the South Egyptian Conference Tournament held at Shawnee High School. From left to
right- Standing: Head Coach Ross Hill, Assistant Coach Beth Widowski, Tori Webb, Cydney Wiggs, Kendy Dunning, Megan Gerdes, and Assistant Coach Shane Harrison. Middle: Shoshannah Richerson, Lacie Endrizzi, Alisa Goins, and Aften
Brown. Front: Sarita Faulkner, Jennifer Mize, and Caryn Hill
Vienna 57,
Century 14
Vienna (57)
Webb 4 0-0 8, Gerdes 1 4-4 6, Hill
11 0-1 22, Dunning 4 0-0 8, Mize 0
0-2 0, Endrizzi 1 1-2 2, Brown 1 1-2
3, Faulkner 1 0-0 2, Wiggs 2 1-2 5,
Goins 0 1-2 1. Totals 25 7-13 57
Eagles Are Consolation
Champs
From January 17-23, the
Eagles competed in the South
EgyptianConferenceTournament
held at Egyptian High School.
The Eagles won over Egyptian 63-50 in their irst game of
the tournament. Bryan Waters
was the Eagle’s high scorer with
26 points, while Steele and Watts
each put in 11.
Thenextgameofthetournamentprovedtobeatoughonefor
theEagles.Theyweredefeated
Vienna 63,
Egyptian 50
Vienna (63)
Waters 8 8-9 26, Huckleberry 2
4-6 8, Davis 1 0-2 2, Kerley 1
1-2 3, Steele 4 3-5 11, Watts 3
5-9 11, Carrick 1 0-1 2. Totals
20 21-34 63
Vienna 56,
Shawnee 43
Vienna (56)
Waters 6 2-2 15, Huckleberry 0
7-8 7, Davis 2 2-2 7, Kerley 1
0-0 2, Steele 6 5-6 17, Carrick
3 0-0 6, Watts 1 0-0 2. Totals 19
16-18 56
Vienna 40,
Goreville 39
Webb 4 0-3 8, Gerdes 2 2-5 6, Hill
5 8-11 18, Dunning 1 0-1 2, Mize
1 0-1 2, Endrizzi 2 0-0 4. Totals 15
10-21 40
Meridian 69,
Vienna 60
Webb 3 1-2 7, Gerdes 2 0-0 4, Hill
6 0-1 15, Dunning 3 0-0 7, Mize 7
2-2 16, Endrizzi 3 4-4 11. Totals 24
7-9 60
All TournAmenT
Honors
by a tough Cobden team 56-55.
Bryan Waters was the Eagle’s
high scorer with 24 points while
Jamie Kerley added 8 points.
Being defeated by Cobden,
the Eagles were placed into the
Consolation Championship where
they defeated Shawnee 56-43.
Vince Steele was the Eagle’s
high scorer with 17 points while
Waters had 15 points.
Cobden 56,
Vienna 55
Vienna (55)
Waters 7 8-10 24, Huckleberry
2 1-4 5, Davis 1 0-0 2, Kerley 3
0-0 8, Steele 1 2-2 4, Watts 5 0-0
Caryn Hill, Bryan Waters, and Jennifer Mize were awarded All
12. Totals 19 11-16 55
Tournament team for their outstanding performance in Holiday
Tournament play. The Eagles placed 6th in the Sesser Valier
Holiday Tournament while the Lady Eagles placed 2nd in the
Anna-Jonesboro Holiday Tournament. Lacie Endrizzi and Caryn
Hill were also named to the SEC Conference All Tournament team.
From Left to Right: Jennifer Mize, Caryn Hill, Bryan Waters, and
Lacie Endrizzi.
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Entertainment
Can You Guess Who These Talon Staff Babies Are?
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Page By: Tara Powell
Page By Tara Powell
The Talon Staff changes every
semester. This semester there are
11 new members, and we would like
to welcome back Editor Caryn Hill,
and Editor - in - Chief Morgan Jeffress.
The following two pages are
baby pictures of all the Talon Staff
members. Can you guess who they
are?
Talon Staff
Shoshannah Richerson
Chelsea Blankenship
Tricia Ross
Tara Powell
Julie Farmer
Payton Rigsby
Jill Karraker
Leslie McGinnis
Brittni Throgmorton
Brock Watson
Larissa Berning
Morgan Jeffress
Caryn Hill
Mrs. Clayton (Answers on P. 5)
1.) I broke my arm at age 3
3.) I was a cheerleader at VHS for 3 years
5.) I started swimming at age 3,and
I passed the life-guarding test at age 10
2.) I’m one of five
4.) I was adopted
6.) I enjoy riding horses
7.) I had braces for 2 years
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Can You Guess Who These Talon Staff Babies Are?
By: Tricia Ross
(Continued)
8.) My house burned down in 1996.
11.) I have always been curly haired and
always been free spirted.
13.) I have more in common with
Kenny G than you think.
The answers are listed at the right.
14.) My initials are BMW.
8.) Brittni Throgmorton
9.) Payton Rigsby
10.) Caryn Hill
11.)Morgan Jeffress
12.) Larissa Berning
13.)Julie Farmer
14.) Brock Watson
How well did you know theTalon?
Let’s just see.
12.) I have a tattoo of a fairy
on my ankle.
1.) Tricia Ross
2.) Mrs.Clayton
3.) Tara Powell
4.) Jill Karraker
5.) Leslie McGinnis
6.) Shoshannah Richardson
7.) Chelsea Blankenship
10.) Can you believe I
got my start in dance?
9.) I have one older brother and
one younger brother.
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Volume 10, Issue 3
It’s a Band Thing...
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February 2004
News
By Leslie McGinnis
Is there anything that the
Vienna High School band has
not done this year? (Besides
milkingthechickens,ofcourse.)
From concerts, taking bats, and
marching into ditches, to dancing
on peoples’ lawns and pep band,
they do it all.
Aftermanypractices,bothduring
schoolandafter,themarchingband
beganwithaloudcryof“Don’t
judgemeiffudnnntknnwmiiii!”on
September 1st at the Wonder Water
Parade. The band continued to
dance its way through SEMO,
Murray, and Anna while they
played “Blister in the Sun”.
They even made a special stop
in Christopher that was complete
with a dreary night, costumes,
and rain.
The pep band debuted its new
style on November 28th. This
year,afterplayingthesamesongs
since about 1980, they had almost
completely new music. The new
lineupincludedsuchfavoritesas
“Peter Gunn” and “Somebody
to Love”. Of course, this was
no problem since the pep band
is good enough that you could
conduct them with your elbows.
“Woosh!”
The Christmas concert was
on December 8th at 7:30pm. If
you weren’t there, you missed
quite a show, even with the hot
tub smell. The madrigal singers
sang, stands were kicked in rage,
and the concert band played.
Beginning with an upbeat march,
the audience was guided through
several festive songs including
“AChristmasFantasyin¾Time”
and a fabulous arrangement of
“The First Noel”. All songs
were played right the irst time,
ofcourse.
If you’ve managed to miss
seeingthebandsofar,makesure
and stop by the Spring Concert,
which is scheduled for May 6th. The Vienna High School pep band continues to”rock and roll all night
Theentireconcertiscomposedof during half time of a basketball game.
selections by James Swearingen.
Don’t worry, though, the band will
be playing with the lights on. The
songs will include “Blue Ridge
Saga”, (no, not the video game
system,) “Covington Square,”
which has a light, British sound,
and “The Light Eternal,” the
grandinale.
Until then, bust a moo and
make sure you don’t get kicked February 20th against the Century, CenturioutofBoyScouts.
Senior Night
ons. All seniors in sports, band, and Voice of
the Eagles are asked to attend.
VHS Cheerleaders Host Competition
By Shoshannah Richerson
The Vienna High School cheerleaders hosted a competition held
in Vienna High School gymnasium on Saturday, January 17,
2004.Localsquadscompetedfor
achancetoqualifyforstate.The
squads represented were SesserValier Small Varsity, Vienna
Grade School, Harrisburg Junior
Varsity, Mt.Vernon Junior Varsity,
Carterville Small Varsity, Gallatin
Co. Small Varsity, Harrisburg
Small Varsity, Vienna Small Varsity, Benton Medium Varsity, and
Mt. Vernon Medium Varisty.
Out of the ten squads that
competed Saturday morning
two squads qualiied for State,
Carterville Small Varsity, who
received irst and Sesser-Valier
Small Varsity, who received
second place.
Mt. Vernon
JuniorVarsityreceivedirstinthe
The Vienna Small Varsity Squad preparing for competition
“ Junior Varsity” category, but
hadpreviouslyqualiiedforState
in Pinckneyville. Vienna Grade
School cheerleaders received
irst in their category being the
onlysquad,butnotqualifyingfor
State.
The competition brought in
many spectators, hosting more
than 500 visitors. VHS Beta Club
members and parents also helped
with concession stands and escorting visiting teams around the
school.
VHS cheerleaders setting pryamids in their perfor-
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VHS Welcomes New Student Teachers
By Leslie McGinnis
M a t t h e w D u c k - Jennifer Stokes
Brian Jones
Jennifer Stokes in currently
Brian Jones is Mrs. Kreuter’s
student teaching with Mrs. Soren- new student teacher. His subject
son and Ms. Menz. Her subject area is English.
areas are English and poetry.
Mr. Jones attended school at
Ms. Stokes attended Anna Shawnee High School. His work
Jonesboro High School. Her experience includes observing
work experience includes being a both Ms. Leta Smith and Mr. Dafarmer,awaitress,andatraveling vid Hill. His decision to teach was
sales person.
basedonhisloveofEnglishand
Ms. Stokes said she decided to ofpeople.
teach because she wanted twenty- Whenaskedforaninteresting
ivekidsbutdidn’twanttogain fact,Mr.Joneslistedthree-Heis
any weight. Although she enjoys engaged to be married, plays guiteaching,hergoalistobefamous tar, and has a breathtaking singing
someday.
voice.
Ms.Stokes’favoritemovieis Mr. Jones’ favorite movie is
“Tombstone” and her most em- “Braveheart” and his most embarrassing teaching moment was barrassing moment was on his
Ryan O’Shea
whenshewalkedaroundforthree irstdayatVHS.Hisalarmclock
Ryan O’Shea is now student blocks with her zipper undone.
was broken and he had to dive “at
teaching with Mrs. Clayton. His
breakneckspeed”togettoschool
subject area is Business Educaon time.
tion.
Mr. O’Shea attended Cairo
High School. His work experience includes working at the
RegionalOficeofEducation.
Mr. O’Shea’s decision to teach
involved his computer teacher,
Steve Kohn, who encouraged
him to succeed and inspired him
toconsideraieldofteaching.
Mr.O’Shea’sfavoritemovie
is“MyBlueHeaven.”Hismost
embarrassing teaching experience
was when he broke students into
groups and the groups were too
large.
Vienna High School welcomes new student teachers. (Top) Ryan O’Shea, Mat-
Matthew Duckworth is student teaching with both Mr. Evans
and Mr. Harner this semester. His
subject area is Social Studies.
Mr. Duckworth attended high
school in Cobden and worked at
the 710 Bookstore and Hardees.
He decided to teach when the
teachers at Cobden suggested it
to him.
Mr. Duckworth’s favorite
movies are “Braveheart”, “The
Sandlot”, and “Hoosiers”. His
most embarrassing teaching experience is his continual word
confusion.
Aaron Black
Aaron Black is currently
student teaching with Mr. Green.
He has two sons, ages eight and
eleven.
Mr. Black attended both
Carterville and Metropolis High
Schools. His previous work experience includes sixteen years
with Penzoil-Quaker State Company. Mr. Black is now attending
SIUwithasubjectareainSocial
Studies.
Mr. Black decided to teach
because he had a desire to do
something more fulilling than
making petroleum products and
becausehewantedtomakeadifferenceintheworld.
Mr.Black’sfavoritemovieis
“Platoon” and his most embarrassing teaching experience was
using the term “beef” to mean
“complaint”inhisirstblockUS
History class.
AttentIon
SenIoRS
Ifyouareplanninginmajoring in education in college, the
PTAisofferingscholarships.
You can pick up an applicationintheguidanceofice.
The deadline is March 1st.
thew Duckworth, (Bottom) Brian Jones, Jennifer Stokes, and Aaron Black.
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658-3784
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VHS Madrigal
Brings Another
Round Of Joy
News
Madrigal Singers
Make Their Way to
WSIL TV 3
By Jill Karraker
By Jill Karraker
The VHS Madrigal
performanceswereonSaturday,
December 20 and Sunday,
December 21, with nearly
140 attendees each night. The
performances were held in the
commons,whichwastransformed
into a medieval dining hall,
complete with a massive amount
of candles, full costumes, a
catered meal, and a magniicent
chandelier.
To explain exactly what a
Madrigal is, it could simply
be explained as a Christmas
party thrown by King Arthur
himself. It includes dancing,
singing, the occasional sword
ight,and,ofcourse,sorceryand
bewitchment.
Under the direction of Jarod
Shumaker, the cast of nearly
thirty students had their work cut
outforthemandtheirhandsfull
of tasks. Thestudents didalot
oftheworkbythemselves,with
somehelpfromtheirparents.The
jobsrangedfromthesimpletable
decorating all the way to covering
the windows in the commons with
sheetsofblackpaper.Everything
was done just perfectly, and the
work was very much appreciated
and enjoyed by the sold-out
crowd.
TheMadrigalperformersstarted
their irst practice in September
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2003. All of the performers
had to audition. These auditions
included showing their abilities
to sing, and sight-read, and how
quicklytheycouldlearnpartof
a dance routine. Their practices
were held every other school
day, and lasted two hours long,
except during the week of the
performance.Practicewasheld
every night from 5:00 to 9:00
as well.
Inthemindofoneactor,the
Madrigalwassomethingforher
to do since she did not participate
in sports. “Sports aren’t really
mytypeofthing,”saidKeisha
Matingly, who played a royal
court member, “I would rather
dosomethingthatIenjoy,andI
liketosing,soIjoinedthisyear’s
Madrigal.”
Many who attended the
performanceenjoyeditandare
hoping for a bigger and better
Madrigal dinner next year. “I
have never seen anything like
thisbefore.Itwassoamazing!
Savemeticketsfornextyear,”
said audience member Jamie
Poole.
More compliments were
made as the cast members bid
farewell to the audience. One
can only hope that next year’s
performancewillbeasgreatas
Jill Karraker, a member of the Court,
and Justin Keith, a Trumpeteer
The VHS Madrigal singers, in
addition to their two Madrigal performances,traveledtoCarterville,
IllinoistodoatapingforWSIL’s
annual“SoundsoftheSeason.”
The group made their way to
the news station on December 2nd
torecordthesong,“Patapan.”As
the group was warming up they
began singing their opening song,
“MastersInThisHall,”Channel
3’s producer suggested that the
group also tape that song in additionto“Patapan.”Theideawas
quickly agreed on by director
Jarod Shumaker as well as the
Madrigal singers.
“TheSoundsoftheSeason”
was originally produced in 1990
on WSIL. They started it as a
half-hourprogram,andwaseventually grew to be a one hour show
as more schools decided to participate. To add to the entertainment, the station started showing
Jeremy Ferrell and Kelly Clayton, the King and
Queen
theindividualchoirsattheendof
their newscasts. They introduced
music students and their dedicationformusictoSouthernIllinois’
viewers.
The program has always aired
ontheSaturdaybeforeChristmas,
running from 6-7 P.M., and on
Christmas Eve from 11:05 P.M.
to 12:05 A.M. The 2003 airing
consistedof24groupswhichincluded the Anna-Jonesboro Consolidated High School Concert
Choir, the Logan Singers from
John A. Logan, and the ever popular Southern Illinois Children’s
Choir.
ThisistheirsttimeVHShas
participated in “Sounds of the
Seasons”.LarissaBerning,oneof
theperformers,wasverypleased
withthetaping.“Iwasexcitedto
goandIthoughtthatitwasagood
opportunitytoshowourtalent.”
The performers are expected to
returnnextyearfortheirsecond
taping.
Nathan Thurston, Minstrel, and Julie
Farmer, the Sorceress
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News
More Madrigal Pictures
By Jill Karraker
Lori Hannan and Aaron Chamness, both Court Royals
Zachary Garrett, the Wizard,
and Melissa Ford, the Wench
Kelly Bryant and Charlie
Thompson, Royal Courtiers
Elizabeth Voelz and Keesha
Mattingly, Royal Courtiers
Elizabeth Stambulski, Court Member,
and Credence Mott, the Court Friar
Breanna Morris, Larissa Berning, and Jennifer Hale, Court
Members
Leslie McGinnis and Trey
Thompson, Members of the
Court
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Homecoming
By Chelsea Blankenship
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Homecoming
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Entertainment
By Shoshannah Richerson
Tiffany Designs
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VHS Prom news
by Chelsea Blankenship
Prom is set for May 8th at the Robert Cherry Civic Center
inPaducah,Kentucky.Thethemeis“TalesofaDream.”The
prom colors are blue and silver, and the picture backdrop is black,
white,andsilver.ChadColsonwillbeprovidingthemusicfor
the night.
Therewillbenoformaldinnerscheduled,butKathyDaviswill
beprovidingingerfoods,cookiesandothersnacks.Thesparkling
grape juice and glasses have been picked out and ordered. There
willbenoafterpromscheduledfortheindividualswhoattend
prom so when you are ready to leave you are welcome to, all you
have to do is sign out. “This prom is going to be one to remember
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Spotlights
Senior Spotlights
Anthony Steinmetz
Dylan Winslow
Jozee Penrod
What was your favorite gift for
Christmas? A coat.
If you won $1 million what
would you spend it on? Investments in stocks, a house, and my
future.
What is your idea of a perfect
Valentine’s Day? Be with someone I love.
If you could take any item from
McDonalds and put it on the
dollar menu what would it be?
Big Mac.
Sausage Patties or Sausage
Links? Sausage Patties.
If you were Aladdin and you
only had one wish left, would
you set the Genie free? Yeah, Cuz
the Genie is the “SHIZZLE!”
What was your favorite gift for
Christmas? A 10/22 Rile.
If you won $1 million what
would you spend it on? Property.
What is your idea of a perfect
Valentine’s Day? A clear night
under the stars with a dozen
roses & a teddy bear for the girl
I love.
If you could take any item from
McDonalds and put it on the
dollar menu what would it be?
That’s against the law.
Sausage Patties or Sausage
Links? Sausage Patties.
If you were Aladdin and you
only had one wish left, would
What was your favorite gift for
Christmas? A big sound system.
If you won $1 million what
would you spend it on? Gum factory for my whole lunch table.
What is your idea of a perfect
Valentine’s Day? Being out on a
date and just having fun.
If you could take any item from
McDonalds and put it on the
dollar menu what would it be?
Big Fat Mac value meal.
Sausage Patties or Sausage
Links? Sausage Patties.
If you were Aladdin and you
only had one wish left, would
you set the Genie free? Of course
I would, The Genie Rocks!
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Austin Goins
What was your favorite gift
for Christmas? An all expenses
paid trip to Hawaii with my 5
best friends: Easy Money Farmer,
Baby B Davis, Chasey-poo Wiggs,
Vinny-Mac Steele, and Corndog
Waters.
If you won $1 million what
would you spend it on? The
biggest Tiffany diamond ring I
could ind.
What is your idea of a perfect
Valentine’s Day? See previous
question.
If you could take any item from
McDonalds and put it on the
dollar menu what would it be?
Its already on there, “DOUBLE
CHEESEBURGER!”
Sausage Patties or Sausage
Links? Sausage Patties dipped
in ketchup.
If you were Aladdin and you
only had one wish left, would
you set the Genie free? No, I’m
much too materialistic for that.
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February 2004
Freshmen
Spotlights
Sophomores
Juniors
Roger Barnes
Shane neal
Shawn McBride
What was your favorite gift for Christmas?
A Playstation 2.
If you won $1 million, what would you
spend it on?Video games, TVs, swords, a
house, cars, and music.
What is your idea of a perfect Valentine’s
Day?
Go out to eat somewhere.
If you could take any item from McDonalds
and put it on the dollar menu what would
it be?Big Mac.
Sausage Patties or Sausage Links?
Sausage Patties.
If you were Aladdin and you only had one
wish left, would you set the Genie free?
What was your favorite gift for Christmas?
A new stereo.
If you won $1 million, what would you
spend it on? I would save 3/4 of it and spend
the rest on video games and magic cards!
What is your idea of a perfect Valentine’s
Day? Quiet.
If you could take any item from McDonalds
and put it on the dollar menu what would
it be? Double Quarter Pounder.
Sausage Patties or Sausage Links?
Sausage Links.
If you were Aladdin and you only had one
wish left, would you set the Genie free?
What was your favorite gift for Christmas?
A lava/desk lamp.
If you won $1 million, what would you
spend it on?1/4 charity, 1/4 parents, 1/4 bank,
and 1/4 luxuries.
What is your idea of a perfect Valentine’s
Day?Being with someone that I care about(not
necessarily a girlfriend).
If you could take any item from McDonalds
and put it on the dollar menu what would
it be?20 Piece Chicken nuggets.
Sausage Patties or Sausage Links?
Sausage Links, they taste better.
If you were Aladdin and you only had one
wish left, would you set the Genie free?
No chance, I’d ask him to ind me another
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What was your favorite gift for Christmas?
A camera cell-phone.
If you won $1 million, what would you
spend it on? Deinitely go shopping, and build
a house on a beach.
What is your idea of a perfect Valentine’s
Day? Being with Zack!
If you could take any item from McDonalds
and put it on the dollar menu what would
it be? 20 piece Chicken Nuggets.
Sausage Patties or Sausage Links?
What kind of question is that? Neither, they
are both gross!
If you were Aladdin and you only had one
wish left, would you set the Genie free?
What was your favorite gift for Christmas?
My DVD-VCR player.
If you won $1 million, what would you
spend it on? I’d buy a truck, because my 16th
birthday is coming up.
What is your idea of a perfect Valentine’s
Day? Being with that special someone.
If you could take any item from McDonalds
and put it on the dollar menu what would
it be? Chicken Nuggets.
Sausage Patties or Sausage Links?
Neither, because I don’t like sausage.
If you were Aladdin and you only had one
wish left, would you set the Genie free?
What was your favorite gift for Christmas?
CD player for my Jeep.
If you won $1 million, what would you
spend it on? I’d take an awesome trip with
my friends and travel around the world.
What is your idea of a perfect Valentine’s
Day? I don’t know...lots of chocolate.
If you could take any item from McDonalds
and put it on the dollar menu what would
it be? BIG MAC!!!
Sausage Patties or Sausage Links?
Links.
If you were Aladdin and you only had one
wish left, would you set the Genie free?Yeah,
because he’s stuck, anyway Aladdin still gets
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Page 16
February 2004
Club News
VHS Announces 2004 WYSE
Team
Page by Tara Powell & Tricia Ross
Pep Club
The Pep Club is selling lanyards, hoping to raise enough
money to purchase a new mascot.Ifyouwouldliketobuyone
see Mrs. Holhubner. The cost is
$5.00.
Mrs. Holhubner would like to
point out that there are only two
homegamesleft.February17th
against Carterville, and February 20th, which is senior night
against Century. She would like
foreveryonewhocantocomeand
support the Eagles.
Ecology Club
ThefollowingstudentshavebeenchosentoparticipateontheWYSETeam.Pictured
inthebackrowfromlefttorightare:David Lindle - Graphics & Math, Shane neal
- Chemistry & Biology, Ryan Davis - Chemistry & Biology, Trey Thompson - Math
& Physics, Katie Ochs - English & Physics, Leslie McGinnis - English & Physics.
Picturedinthefrontrowfromlefttorightare:Emily Slone - Graphics & Computers,
Robert Dale - Math & Chemistry, Alex Stockdale - Computers & Physics, Paul Colson - Graphics & Computers, Stacy Bean - English & Math, Kelly Clayton - English
& Biology.
Mr. Hight is trying to find
some Ecology Club members to
take the recycle bins to Carbondale. You can earn community
service hours if you are willing
to do it. For more information
please see Mr. Hight.
The ecology club is also planning on taking a trip to Dauphin
Islands.It’snotforsureyet,butif
it doesn’t work out there will still
be a trip. Mr. Hight says when he
knows more about the trip he will
call a meeting.
Scholar Bowl
The Vienna High School’s Scholar Bowl Team members are:
Robert Dale, Hope Altenburger, Amber Funk, Zack Garrett, Josh
Wood, Rachel Payne, Rebecca Johnson, Keesha Mattingly, Matt
Bellamy, Laura Treat, Kasey Wymann, Shane Neal, Brandon Cox,
andBrookeRichardson.Theyhavewon4outof5matches.Mr.
Evans is the sponsor.
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Volume 10, Issue 3
News
Beta Club news
FFA News
Submitted By David Yandell
By Brittni Throgmorton
Since1993,millionsofdollars
have been raised in pennies
and spare change, to benefit
the Leukemia and Lymphoma
Society, by more than ten million
elementary, middle, and high
school students throughout out
the United States. The Beta Club
is sponsoring this campaign at
Vienna High School. This penny
campaign will take place during
February 17th - March 5th. The
class that collects the most change
will receive a pizza party.
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February 2004
TheBetaClubofferedtheir
assistance during the Cheerleading Competition on January 17th
held at Vienna High School.
They helped direct the squads
and assisted them in anyway possible. The Beta Club members
that helped were Kelly Clayton,
Stacy Bean, Kaylyn Adams, JenniferHale,JenniferMize,Andria
Davis, Jamie Kerley, and Kelly
Greer.
Beta Club Officers from left to right Kaylyn Adams(Secretary), Jared
Thompson(Treasurer), Caryn Hill(President), and Jennifer Mize(Vice-President)
Trovillion Brothers
Do-It-Best Center
Have you ever wondered what
FFA stands for? Many people
would say that it stands for Future Farmers ofAmerica. Due
to recent changes, the National
FFA changed it to just FFA. They
hoped that this change would allow people to see that you don’t
have to be involved in the productionofagriculturetobeinFFA.
On January 23rd and 24th
HaleyHuff,KassiRoss,andDavid Yandell attended the “Made
forExcellence”conferenceinMt.
Vernon, IL. This was a leadership conference for freshman
and sophomore FFA members.
On February 3rd David Yandell,
Haley Huff, Kassi Ross, Travis
Stroud, and Robby Trigg attended
Farm Bureau Acquaintance Day
atSIUinCarbondale.Theyattended ive different workshops
whichdealtwithhowasuccessful
FFA chapter works.
National FFA week is February 21st-28th. Every day that
weekwillhaveathemeforstudentsforparticipatein.
Monday- Teacher Appreciation
Day
Tuesday-Driveyourtractor/farm
truck to school
Wednesday- Wear your favorite
farmhat
Thursday- Petting Zoo
Friday- Blue and yellow day/
teacher kiss the pig day
FFA members attended Farm Bureau Acquaintance Day at SIU in Carbondale.
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Volume 10, Issue 3
Page 18
February 2004
News
David Lindle Wins Art Contest VHS Students Attend Seminar in Chicago
Recently, David Lindle, a
junior at VHS, was honored by
having his artwork displayed at
OnWednesday,Dec.3,four
The students participated
VHS students and their sponsor, in several different economic
Lisa Bremer, left Vienna for a c t i v i t i e s i n c l u d i n g b e i n g
Chicago to attend an Economics challengered with a business
and Finance summit.
problem, while their teachers
The students, which were were given training with hands-on
Amber Russell, Elizabeth Voelz, exercisesfortheclassroom.
Adam Waller, and David Yandell,
Also included with the trip was
stopped in Champaign, where atourofmanypointsofinterest
they met Dr. Trover and caught inthecity.AtouroftheChicago
a train to The Windy City.
BoardofExchange(CBOE),atrip
Once in the busy city, to the Field Museum, and a stroll
the group traveled to the Federal down the magniicent Michigan
ReserveBank,wheretheIllinois Avenue, were all experienced by
Global Economics and Finance the group
High School met for the fall
The students also experienced
summit.
ine dinning at Eli’s “The Place
The summit’s purpose was of Steak”, while listening to a
to educate students on various Nieman Marcus manager discuss
economic and inance concepts. retail business.
The summit began early Thursday By Julie Farmer, Payton Rigsby, and
sights and attractions, consisting morning and ended Friday at 2:00 Adam Waller
of The Golden Gate Bridge, p.m.
“The Rock”, Venice Beach,
Rodeo Drive, and Disneyland.
Afterspendingthelastday
in Los Angeles, the group will
be returning home.
Inordertobeapartofthe
Globetrotters, students must
payforthetripinadvance.The
school purchases a package
that includes roundtrip airfare,
breakfastanddinner,ivenight
hotel accommodations, and Several students met with Lisa Bremer to discuss the trip to Chicago and future
the Mitchell Museum in Mt.
Vernon, through the 30th annual
Scholastic Art Competition and
Exhibition. The event showcases
artworkofjuniorsandseniors
from19SouthernIllinoiscounties.
The students were permitted to enter as many pieces of
artwork as they wanted.
There were 1,210 entries,
and only 175 could be chosen to
be put on display. David entered
a Mudvayne drawing and won a
Silver Key. David’s artwork will
be on display at the Mitchell MuseumfromJanuary17th through
February 15th.
Globtrotters in California
By Larissa Berning
Over spring break 2004, the
Globetrotters will be visiting
California. The students will be
leavingonApril1stforNashville,
wheretheywilllytoSanFrancisco,
California.TheywillarriveApril
7th.
The group will be traveling
all over the west coast. They will
go to San Francisco, Alcatraz
Island, LosAngeles, and Venice
Beach.
The trip
will start out in San Francisco and
end in Los Angeles.
They plan to see many famous
endeavors.
The Secret Garden
Phone: 658-9215
The Secret Garden also features
hundreds of fresh and silk flower arrangments for every occasion.
Maggie B Purse
Collection
Monday- Friday 9:00 am- 4:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am- 1:00 pm
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Jewelry
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Volume 10, Issue 3
Page 19
February 2004
News
VHS Cheerleaders Statebound
By Shoshannah Richerson
The Vienna High School
cheerleaders placed first in
the Highland High School
Cheerleading Competition held
Saturday, January 31. As a result
of their high score, the VHS
Cheerleaders will compete in the
State competition on March 13,
2004inSpringield,Illinois.
The competition includes
many preliminary activities
including warm-ups, music
checks, and coaches meetings,
before the actual competition
portion actually takes place.
ViennaHighSchoolwasoneof
seven squads competing. The
other schools competing included
Jerseyville, Murphysboro, Breese
Central, Wesclin, East Alton/
Woodriver, Petersburg/Porta.
VHS Cheerleading Coach
Tina Penrod was very excited
about the squad’s performance.
“Becauseoftheirteamworkand
dedication to the squad, the VHS
cheerleadersmadeitthisfar.No
matter how many hurt ankles,
backs, knees, and wrists they had
endured, they pulled together as
ateamtoinishontop.”
Vienna High School Cheerleaders take First Place in Highland compeition . The
Cheerleaders from left to right are Front Row: Brittany Sadler. Second Row: Kara
Kings, Haley Huff, Stephanie Yates, Felecia Butler, Kayla White, Brittany Turpen. Third
Row: Taylor Ames, Brooke Sadler, Lori Hannan, Kristen Wetherell, Amanda Adamson,
and Melissa Ford. The VHS Cheerleading coach is Tina Penrod.
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Page 20
February 2004
News
By Larissa Berning
Intramural Basketball
Shakin Bankin Domination
Steven Lauderdale, Josh Watts, Clayton Spurlock, T.J.Warren, J.D. Gonzalez
Dirty Dozen
Isaac Goins, Eric Bohannon, Jonathan Hurst, Tim Matheny, Jacob Sowers, Nick Wyman, Shawn McBride
Memphis’ Finest
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2004 VHS Talon Staff
Editor-in-Chief
Morgan Jeffress
Editor
Caryn Hill
Advisor
Mrs. Joan Clayton
Staff
Larissa Berning
Chelsea Blankenship
Julie Farmer
Jill Karraker
Leslie McGinnis
Tara Powell
Tricia Ross
Brittni Throgmorton
Brock Watson
Payton Rigsby
Shoshannah Richerson
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601 N. 1st Street
Vienna,IL 62995
Phone (618)658-3011
www.viennahighschool.com
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.
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Volume 10, Issue 3
Page 22
February 2004
News
Teachers give their Advice on College
By Brittni Throgmorton
Mrs. Holhubner
Mrs. Kreuter
What college did you attend?
What college did you attend?
Shawnee Community College, SouthernIllinoisUniversity
Murray State University
Why did you pick this colWhy did you pick this college? lege?
I went to Shawnee Community Ithoughtitwouldbeachallenge
CollegebecauseIhadascholar- formystudiesanditwasclose
ship. I went to Murray State to home.
UniversitybecauseIlikedthesize
ofthecollegeandcampus.
Did you receive any scholarships and what advice would
Did you receive any scholar- you give students on getting a
ships and what advice would scholarship?
you give students on getting a Yes,Ireceivedageneralassemscholarship?
blyscholarshipfromalegislator
Yes,Ihadafullridescholarship which covered tuition, books,
to Shawnee Community College. and alumni membership dues.
Ihadtwopartialscholarshipsto StartearlyinsearchingforscholMurray State University. My arships. Contact Universities
adviceislookandyoushallind. forthebestsolidadviceonwhat
Pay close attention and talk to theyhavetooffer.
Mr. Hamm.
What other advice would you
What other advice would you give students who are searchgive students who are searching ing for a college?
for a college?
Besureyoufeelcomfortableon
Put yourself at a college where the campus as well as in the town
youcanbesuccessful.Ifyouare or city. Remember that the camnotsureaboutleavinghomeorif pus and the town will be your
you are not academically ready, homeforawhileandyouneedto
then go to a Junior College.
Mr. Hight
Mr. Harner
What college did you attend?
Shawnee Community College,
SEMO, Murray State University
Why did you pick this college?
Ipickedthesecollegesbecause
theyweregoodschoolsandaffordable.
Did you receive any scholarships and what advice would
you give students on getting a
scholarship?
Yes, I received an athletic and
academic scholarship. Do anything you can to get your college
paidfor.
What other advice would you
give students who are searching for a college?
Most students need to go to a
Junior College for at least one
What college did you attend?
SouthernIllinoisUniversity
Why did you pick this college?
Itwasclosetohomeandinexpensive.
Did you receive any scholarships and what advice would
you give students on getting a
scholarship?
Ireceivedanathletic,speech,
anddramascholarship.Ifyou
are trying to get an athletic
scholarship practice, practice,
practice.
What other advice would you
give students who are searching for a college?
Your standards can never be too
high!
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February 2004
News
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