Issue2 (January 2012)

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www.viennahighschool.com/newspaper
Volume 18, Issue 2
THE TALON
Vienna High School
Vienna, IL
January 2012
Page layout by Kari Robertson
Homecoming Queen candidates selected
Article by Kari Robertson
Kelly Fitzgerald
Jenna Edwards
Kelly Fitzgerald is the 17 year
old daughter of Tracey and Amy
Fitzgerald, and the sister of 21 year
old Sean Fitzgerald.
In high school, Kelly has
participated
in
volleyball,
basketball,
softball,
Student
Council, Pep Club, HOSA, Beta
Club, Spanish Club, Nursing,
Globetrotters, and the Talon.
Kelly’s
hobbies
include
playing sports and being active,
spending time with her friends and
family, taking roadtrips, dancing,
scrapbooking, playing the piano,
Jenna Edwards is the 17 year
old daughter of Aubrey and Jennie
Edwards, and the sister of 15 year
old Haley Edwards.
In high school, Jenna has
participated in volleyball, softball,
basketball,
Prom
Committee,
Student Council, Pep Club, Nursing,
HOSA, the Talon, Globetrotters,
and lip-syncs.
Jenna’s hobbies include hanging
out with her friends, camping,
shopping, and playing sports.
Jenna’s most memorable
moment from high school was a tie
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Jessica McMahon Kassey McDonald
Jessica McMahon is the 17
year old daughter of Mike and
Katrina Burnett and Brian and
Elli Hurst, and the sister of 29
year old Danny McMahon, 27
year old Brian McMahon, 22 year
old Chris McMahon, 18 year old
Judd Burnett, 32 year old Jackie
McMahon, 11 year old Savannah
Burnett, and 7 year old Channa
(CJ) Burnett.
In high school, Jessica has
participated
in
cheerleading,
FCCLA, basketball, FFA, HOSA,
Nursing, Pep club, Globetrotters,
Kassey McDonald is the 18
year old daughter of Ronnie and
Dana Webb, and Luther Bangs.
She is the sister of 19 year old
Aaron McDonald, 28 year old
Tyson Bangs, and 29 year old Rindi
Reeves.
In high school, Kassey
has participated in basketball,
volleyball, Pep Club, HOSA,
Nursing,
the
Talon,
and
Globetrotters.
Kassey’s
hobbies
include
playing sports, studying for nursing
because Mrs. Reichert is a drill
Homecoming King candidates selected
Chris Ditterline
Kyle Loyd
Jacob McGill
Bryan West
Chris Ditterline is the 17 year
old son of Phillip and Marilyn
Ditterline, and the brother of 33
year old Heath Ditterline, and 37
year old Sean Ditterline.
In high school, Chris has
participated
in
Beta
Club,
baseball, football, FCCLA, Drama
Club, Homecoming Attendant
(Sophomore year), Illinois State
Scholar, lip-sync, Pep Club,
Globetrotters, Vice-President of
Freshman Class, Scholar Bowl,
and Student Council.
Chris’s
hobbies
include
hunting, ishing, gaming with Sir
Dylan Latham and Clayton Wright,
spending time with the people that
Kyle Loyd is the 18 year old
son of Travis and Jerri Loyd, and
the brother of 20 year old Kayla
Loyd.
In high school, Kyle has
participated in baseball, football,
Pep Club, FFA, Beta Club,
Globetrotters, Class President,
Homecoming Attendant, Drama
Club, HOSA, the Talon, and
Scholar Bowl.
Kyle’s
hobbies
include
hunting, ishing, spending time
with family and friends, spending
time with youth group, and public
speaking.
Kyle’s
most
memorable
moment from high school was
winning lip-sync Sophomore and
Junior year. He said, “Practice with
Jacob McGill is the 18 year old
son of David and Sandra McGill,
and the brother of 10 year old
Joshua McGill.
In high school, Jacob has
participated in Beta Club, Pep
Club, YFC/FCA, Drama Club, the
Talon, Illinois State Scholar, lipsync, baseball, golf, basketball,
pickleball champion, and was a
Vienna’s Got Talent winner.
Jacob’s hobbies include playing
the guitar and piano, hanging
out with his brothers Joshua and
Isaiah, hunting, ishing, pickleball,
ultimate frisbee, and spending time
goling with his dad.
Jacob’s most memorable moment
Bryan West is the 17 year old
son of Roy and Christie West, and
the brother of 27 year old Josh
West, 21 year old Bruce West, and
12 year old Bradley West.
In high school, Bryan has
participated in baseball, Beta Club,
FFA, Pep Club, Class Secretary,
lip-sync, and Globetrotters.
Bryan’s
hobbies
include
hunting, ishing, participating in
Pep Club, playing baseball, and
spending time with his brothers,
parents, and best friends.
Bryan’s
most
memorable
during his Sophomore year baseball
season. “Dylan Meyer threw a
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The Talon
January 2012
Page by Katie Heaton
Junior Homecoming Attendants
Shawn Jones
Shawn Jones was chosen by his
fellow Junior classmates to be on
this year’s 2012 Homecoming Court.
Shawn is the son of Danny and Betty
Jones. Shawn has two brothers, Chris
Jones and VHS teacher Brian Jones.
Shawn is involved in YFC,
and FFA in his irst year at VHS.
In Shawn’s spare time, he enjoys
playing the violin, gaming, hanging
with friends and “saving the world”.
Shawn enjoys biking, and chewing
gum and walking at the same time.
He also enjoys sports like football,
baseball and fencing.
Shawn’s favorite thing about
homecoming week is everything.
When asked how Shawn felt about
being selected to be on homecoming
court, he stated, “Disbelief. I was
bafled; no words to explain it.”
Knikki Keeling
Knikki Keeling was chosen
to represent the Junior class in the
2012 Homecoming Court. Knikki
is the daughter of Cessnee and Jack
Thornton and the late Robert Keeling.
Knikki has three sisters, Natalie, 13,
Haleigh, 10, and Abby, 3.
Knikki is active in basketball,
dance, softball, Beta Club, Pep Club,
Drama Club, HOSA, and Student
Council. Knikki’s hobbies are hanging
out with friends, playing basketball,
making fun of Justin Tanner, and
texting--a lot.
Knikki said her favorite part of
homecoming week is the candidate
skits and competitive spirit of the
whole week. When Knikki was asked
how she felt about being selected to be
a Homecoming attendant she said, “I
was very surprised, because there are a
lot of very awesome girls in my class,
so I was very honored to be chosen.”
Andrew Rockwell
Andrew Rockwell was chosen
by his Junior classmates to be
an attendant on this year’s 2012
Homecoming Court. Andrew is the
son of Danny and Beverly Rockwell.
Andrew has one brother, Lee
Rockwell, 19.
Andrew has participated in
football and Student Council. He has
been active in the FFA for three years
and was an FFA oficer for two years.
This year, he is president of his class.
Andrew’s hobbies are coin collecting
and antique tractor collecting. He
currently owns two tractors.
Andrew said he enjoys
everything about Homecoming
week. When asked how he felt about
being an attendant, he said, “I was
shocked, but glad to know my class
thinks good of me.”
Maria Botello
Maria Botello was selected by the
Junior class to represent them in the
2012 Homecoming Court. Maria is
the daughter of Jose and Guillermina
Botello. Maria has one brother, Jose
Botello, 20, and had one sister, the late
Cristina Botello.
Maria is active in Beta Club, Pep
Club, HOSA, and Student Council.
She has also participated in Drama
Club. Maria enjoys hanging out with
friends and spending time with her
“familia”. She also enjoys playing
soccer and any activity outdoors.
Maria says she loves all the
activities of Homecoming week,
especially the skits, and how everyone
comes together to have fun. When Maria
was asked how she felt about being
selected to be on Homecoming Court,
she said, “I was very excited and I felt
honored to be elected.”
Sophomore Homecoming Attendants
Maranda Chance
Maranda Chance was chosen to
represent the Sophomore class in the
2012 Homecoming Court. Maranda
is the daughter of Marty and Kindra
Chance. Maranda has one sister,
Tayler Chance, 14.
Maranda has been active in
volleyball, basketball, softball,
and Pep Club for two years. She
is also in her irst year of FFA and
Student Council. In Maranda’s free
time, she enjoys playing basketball,
softball, volleyball, and riding fourwheelers. She also enjoys camping
and hanging out with friends.
Maranda said her favorite thing
about homecoming week is lip
syncs, and noon activities. When she
was asked how she felt about being
selected for the 2012 Homecoming
Court, she said, “I was really excited.
I was smiling like an opossum eatin’
briars! If I was any happier, I would
have to sit on my hands to keep from
clapping!”
Luke Hogan
Desiree Walter
Luke Hogan was chosen by
his Sophomore classmates to
represent them in this year’s
2012 Homecoming Court. Luke
is the son of John and Kim
Hogan. Luke has two brothers,
Matt Hogan, 21 and Reed
Hogan, 1.
Luke participates in Beta
Club and Pep Club. Luke’s
hobbies
are
riding
fourwheelers, hunting, and going to
the lake during the summer to
ski. He also enjoys camping and
hanging out with his friends.
Luke’s favorite thing about
Homecoming is lip syncs. When
Luke was asked how he felt
about being selected to be on
Homecoming Court, he said, “I
was honored that my classmates
chose me again to be on the
VHS homecoming court, but
then again, who wants to put on
a tux?”
Desiree Walter was selected
by the Sophomore class to be on
this year’s 2012 Homecoming
Court. Desiree is the daughter of
Doug and Julie Walter. Desiree
has two sisters, Heather Walter,
21, and Amanda McCoy, 27.
Desiree is involved in
basketball, dance, and track.
Desiree also participates in Pep
Club, Beta Club, Drama Club,
FFA, and Student Council.
Desiree enjoys dancing, hunting,
riding horses, and hanging out
with her friends.
Desiree said her favorite
thing about Homecoming week
are the lip syncs and seeing
everyone dress up. When asked
how Desiree felt about being on
Homecoming Court, she said, “I
am extremely honored and excited
to be on this year’s Homecoming
Court. When I heard I was one
of the Sophomore attendants, I
was shocked, but very grateful.”
She added, “Thank you to my
Sophomore class for giving me
this opportunity.”
Justin Tanner
Justin Tanner was chosen by
his fellow Sophomore classmates to
be an attendant in this year’s 2012
Homecoming Court. Justin is the son
of Garry and Denise Tanner. Justin has
one brother, Brandon Tanner, 19.
Justin is active in football,
baseball, FFA, FCCLA, Pep Club,
and Student Council. Justin has
participated in basketball, and Beta
Club. In Justin’s spare time, he enjoys
playing football and baseball, extreme
water aerobics, playing Skyrim, and
camping. Justin also enjoys hanging
out with friends, making fun of
Knikki Keeling, “Woo Hooing!!!”
and messing with Sasquatch. Justin
hasn’t drank a soda in over three and
a half years. In Skyrim, he is “Wood
Elf”, and is an expert with the bow.
Justin said his favorite thing about
Homecoming was last year, when the
Sophomores beat the Seniors. When
Justin was asked how he felt to be
selected for this year’s Homecoming
Court, he said, “My legs and hands
went numb.”
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The Talon
January 2012
Page by AliceAnn Kotter
Freshman Homecoming Attendants
Courtney Sanders
Qu i n n t o n Be n t
Becky Reeder
Courtney, 14, is the daughter of
Tony and Gayla Sanders. She has
an older brother, Drake, 19, and a
younger sister, Jaiden, 11.
Courtney attended Vienna
Grade School.
At VHS, Courtney plays golf,
basketball, and softball. She is
also in Beta Club, Student Council,
Band, and is a Pep Club Oficer.
Away from school, Courtney
enjoys playing basketball, summer
softball, riding four-wheelers,
mudding, and swimming. She also
likes to read and hang out with
friends.
When asked how she felt about
being selected to be an Attendant,
she said, “I was very surprised
because there were ALOT of
freshman girls that I thought had a
very good chance of getting it, but
I’m very honored to be chosen.”
Courtney would also like to thank
everyone who voted for her.
Quinnton, 14, is the son of
Christopher and Kimberly Bent.
He has an older brother, Dallas, 16,
and younger sister, Addison, 9.
Quinnton attended Vienna
Grade School.
In his irst year at VHS, he is on
the basketball and baseball teams.
Quinnton is also in Pep Club.
In his free time, Quinnton
enjoys playing whifle ball and
basketball. He also likes hanging
out with friends, watching TV, and
eating food.
Quinnton does not know what
his favorite part of Homecoming
Week is yet because this will be his
irst one.
When Quinnton found out
he was voted to represent the
Freshman class, he said, “I was
like ‘wa-hoo!!!’ I was honored that
my fellow classmates chose me to
represent our class. I would like to
thank everyone who voted for me.”
Becky, 14, is the daughter of
Michael and Mona Reeder. She
has an older brother, Ryan, 24, and
a twin brother, Randy, 14.
Becky attended Cypress Grade
School.
At VHS, Becky is a member of
the basketball and softball teams.
She is also in Pep Club and Student
Council.
Becky
enjoys
playing
basketball, summer softball, and
swimming. She also likes to read,
ride the Gator, and hang out with
her friends and family.
Becky’s favorite part of
homecoming is dressing up and
watching the skits.
When asked how she felt about
being a Homecoming Attendant,
she replied, “I was very shocked
because I didn’t think I would
get it. But I was very honored. I
would like to thank everyone who
voted for me.”
Austin Krelo
Austin, 14, is the son of Jerry
and Trina Krelo. He has one
older brother, Colten, 20.
Austin attended Vienna
Grade School.
In his Freshman year of
VHS, Austin played football,
basketball, and baseball, and he
is in FFA and Pep Club.
In his free time, Austin likes
playing any kind of sport and
whifle ball.
Austin said since this is his
irst year at VHS, he doesn’t
really have a favorite activity
yet, but he looks forward to
inding out what Homecoming
week at VHS is all about.
When he found out he
was elected to be a Freshman
Attendant, Austin said, “Say
what?”
Talon Staff
2011-2012
Editors-in-Chief
Tyler Harner
Kari Robertson
Managing Editor
Isaac Rogers
Journalism
Freshman Homecoming Attendants Quinnton, Courtney, Becky, and Austin are all smiles after inding out they were elected to
represent their class.
Master and Mistress of Ceremonies
Seniors Tyler Harner and
Heather Nance have the honor
of being chosen as
the Master and
Mistress
of
Ceremonies
for this year’s
Homecoming.
Tyler, 17, is the son
of Patrick and Debbie Harner
and has an older sister, Tori (Webb)
Hettinger, 22.
Tyler has been a member of
the basketball and track teams He
has participated in HOSA, Spanish
Club, Scholar Bowl, Beta Club,
Team Quest, and Student Council
and is also the volleyball manager.
Tyler is also a Talon Editor and
Pep Club Oficer.
In his free time, Tyler enjoys
playing for the indoor and sand
volleyball leagues, and basketball.
Tyler said his favorite parts
of Homecoming Week are, “Lip
Syncs, because my class always
wins, and the crazy dress days.”
When asked how it felt to be
chosen, Tyler said, “I was very
excited that I earned the position.
It’s a great way to get involved
and show support for VHS.”
Heather, 18, is the daughter
of Max Nance and Sandy
Cox and the step-daughter of
LaRita Nance. She has two
brothers, Kaleb Nance and
Jason Sullivan, and one sister,
Racheal Sullivan.
Heather is on the Dance
Team and has been in FCCLA,
HOSA, the nursing program,
Drama Club, and Vienna’s Got
Talent.
When asked what her
favorite part of Homecoming
Week is, Heather replied,
“Lipsync all the way! And
I’m super stoked about
Senior citizen day!”
When Heather heard
she was going to be the Mistress
of Ceremonies, Heather said,
“Actually, I was asleep at the time,
and Brandon woke me up and told
me, and I just smiled real big. I
am very honored.”
This year’s Master and Mistress of
Ceremonies are Tyler Harner and Heather
Nance.
Emmalee Anderson• Ellie Bakel
Chris Ditterline • Ethan Haney
Katie Heaton • AliceAnn Kotter
Dylan Latham • Ashton Loyd
Brandi McCuan • Jacob McGill
Brennan Miller • Tori Page
Andrew Williams • Harley Youtzy
Desktop Publishing
Julianna Allen • Noah Bain
Savannah Campbell • Christian
Dahncke • Heaven Garza
Assiah Mercer • Tiffany Meyers
Cody Pender • Jami Shipley
Peyton Smith • Tori Thomas
Austin Woolverton • Lucas Wright
Advisor
Mrs. Joan Clayton
Vienna High School
601 N. 1st Street
Vienna, IL 62995
Phone (618) 658-3011
[email protected]
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
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The Talon
January 2012
Page layout by Tyler Harner, Tori Page and Ethan Haney
VHS students named Illinois State Scholars
Article by Ethan Haney
The Illinois Student Assistance
Commission has announced this
year’s Illinois State Scholars. The
Illinois State Scholar Program
recognizes Illinois high school
students for outstanding academic
achievement. Students ranking in
the top ten percent of the state’s
high school graduating seniors have
been named Illinois State Scholars.
This year, six Vienna High
School Seniors achieved this
distinction. “We are very proud of
the achievement of these students,”
said Vienna High School Principal
Patrick Harner. “This is a great
accomplishment,” he added. Each
Illinois State Scholar will receive a
Certiicate of Achievement, a paid
subscription to the online version
of the Encyclopedia Britannica.
Vienna High School’s Illinois
State Scholars include Chris
Ditterline, Tyler Harner, Jacob
McGill, Nicole Howell, Harley
Youtzy and Peyton Smith.
Illinois State Scholar, Nicole
Howell, was very excited to have
been chosen. She said, “Having
been named an Illinois State
Scholar came as quite a shock to
me when I was congratulated for
being one of six in the school. I
knew I had decent scores for my
GPA and ACT, but never anything
that would have named me a top
academic student in the State. It
is an achievement I am very proud
to have and I congratulate Harley,
Peyton, Tyler, Chris, and Jacob on
their success as well.”
Selection is based on ACT test
score results (including the Prairie
State Achievement Exam) and
class rank at the end of the sixth
semester in high school. While
the program does not provide a
monetary award, the designation
as an Illinois State Scholar can be
added to applications for college VHS Illiniois State Scholars. Back row (left to right): Chris Ditterline, Tyler Harner,
and Jacob McGill. Front row: Nicole Howell, Harley Youtzy, and Peyton Smith.
admission and scholarships.
VHS senior receives DAR award
VHS Senior, Jacob McGill,
was honored by receiving the
Daughters of American Revolution
Award.
This award is presented to
students who have strong moral
character and high academic
standards. To qualify for this
award, Jacob was nominated by
the teachers of VHS, based on
how he performed in and out of the
classroom.
Jacob commented, “I am
honored that the teachers choose
me as the representative for the
DAR award at VHS.”
Jacob wrote an essay for DAR
about the inluence of ethnicity on
American heritage experiences.
Senior Jacob McGill receives the DAR
award.
Prom Committee taking steps forward
Prom Committee plays a very
important role in the preparation
and execution of Prom. They
decide the theme of Prom night,
and where it will be held.
Prom Committee is currently
discussing the plans and activities
for Prom at their meetings.
Prom Committee sponsor, Mrs.
Palmer, is very excited about prom.
She said, “We have had a couple
meetings, and chose our location.
After homecoming, we will get
busy with details. We are looking
forward to having an awesome
prom!”
There are many new additions
to this year’s prom. The Prom
Committee has decided to eliminate
the after prom. There is also talk
of having a promenade at the high
school in order for students to walk
in with their dates and take pictures.
This will help to save time and
make sure prom starts when it is
supposed to.
This year, Prom will be held at
the Carbondale Civic Center.
Prom Committee member Chris
Ditterline proudly stated, “I feel we
have a great Prom Committee, and
two very amazing sponsors, Mr.
and Mrs. Palmer, who are going to
create a Prom for everyone to enjoy
and remember.”
The Prom is set for Saturday,
April 28. VHS Juniors and Seniors
are eligible to attend Prom. VHS
Freshmen or Sophomores that has
been asked by a Junior or Senior will
also be able to attend. The theme for
this year’s prom is still being decided
by the Prom Committee and will be
announced soon.
VHS seniors plan for Prom 2012, scheduled for April 28th. Back row (left to right): Chris Ditterline, Jacob McGill, Tyler Harner, Isaac Rogers, Tyler Russell. Middle row:
Kyle Loyd, Bryan West, Kari Robertson, Heather Nance, Marissa Ross. Front row: Kassey McDonald, Jessica McMahon, Jenna Edwards, Kelly Fitzgerald, and Eddie
Botello.
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The Talon
January 2012
Page layout by Kari Robertson and Brandi McCuan
FFA goes on a field trip to the Caterpillar plant
Article by Brandi McCuan
Our Section 25 Vienna FFA
traveled to Peoria, Illinois on
December 7th. We had a group of
people visit and tour the Caterpillar
tracker division of their Peoria
plant.
They learned a lot of interesting
things, such as, it takes four semis
to carry one of the dozers, or two
train carts.
Dylan Baker said, “The
Caterpillar factory was mainly
90% in house, which is where all
the parts are manufactured and
assembled this was interesting
because it is mainly an American
built machine.”
Those who attended the
trip were Jake Stroud, Andrew
Rockwell, Brent Taylor, Brent
Goines, Rebecca Sandfort, Austin
Goines, Chrissy Class, Brianna
Mawdsley, and Dylan Baker.
Jake Stroud, Andrew Rockwell, Mr. West, Brent Taylor, Brent Goines, Rebecca Standfort, Austin Goines, Mr. Standfort, Chrissy Glass, Brianna Mawdsley and Dylan Baker go to
the Caterpillar plant in Peoria, Illinois.
Spanish Club hosts Karaoke Competition VHS students bring home two irst
place wins in the Special Olympics
On December 13, Vienna
Spanish Club had a karaoke sing
off.
Those singing were Keeley
Harper singing Gitana, Dominick
Tedeschi singing Te Necesito,
Pyola Doroscan singing Stand
by Me, Julie Allen and Anthony
Bible singing Loba, Dominick and
Lucas Wright singing Eres Tu, and
Ashton Loyd singing No me doy
por vencido.
The participants were judged
on voice quality, luid lyrics,
imitation of original artist, and
entertainment and conidence.
Spanish Club sponsor, Mrs. Cindy
Jones, expressed her excitement
about the irst Spanish karaoke
competition. “For a irst time, it
went quite well. A few participated
who are no longer in Spanish class,
so they were returning to practice.
There were a couple of participants
who showed their efforts beyond
the classroom. I would love to see
the students continue showing up
Submitted by Mrs. Flesch
Southern Illinois Special
Olympics Individual Basketball
Competition was held on
December 9, at the Southern
Illinois Recreational Center.
Three students from VHS
competed in the competition:
Kala Shaneyfelt, Lena Reeder,
and Kaydee Parini.
Athletes were tested on
shooting accuracy, dribbling
speed, and passing accuracy.
Athletes are grouped into
divisions based on their ability
level and age/gender. Both Lena
Reeder and Kaydee Parini placed
1st in their divisions, making
them eligible to compete in
State competition held at Illinois
State University in March.
Kala Shaneyfelt received 4th
place.
According to the Special
Olympics website, “Basketball
became an oficially recognized
sport of Special Olympics
at the irst Special Olympics
International Games in Chicago
in 1968.”
First place Spanish Karaoke winner
Keeley Harper sings “Gitana.”
and participating!”
The judges for this event were
Eddie Botello, Maria Botello, and
Andrea Botello. The winner of
the Spanish karaoke was Junior
Keeley Harper, and 2nd place was
Dominick Tedeschi.
VHS student wins video game competition
In early December, Dylan
Latham, Jacob Lane, Nick Mott,
and Josh Goodman competed in a
Halo tournament at Southeastern
Illinois College.
This was Dylan’s irst time
competing in the tournament, yet
he came home with a irst place
trophy.
Dylan said his strategy was
to “play conservatively, and don’t
give up any kills easily.”
There were 25 competitors in
the Halo Tournament, and they
played Halo Reach (without the
armor abilities.)
This was the irst Halo
Tournament held at Southeastern
Illinois College, and there may
possibly be another in the future.
Dylan said, “I had a lot of fun,
and would deinitely compete again
if there was another tournament.”
During the tournament, Dylan
Latham said he felt very conident.
“There was only one close match,”
he said.
The inal score was 25-23, and
the inal match ended 9-50, with
Dylan winning irst place.
Lena Reeder, Kala Shaneyfelt, Valerie Stanley, Kaydee Parini, VHS Life Skills Aide
Erin Creamer, and Clint Maze at the 2011 Special Olympics held on December 9.
You know it’s Homecoming
Week
at VHS when...
Article by Harley Youtzy
VHS Senior, Dylan Latham, along
with fellow gamers, took first in
Halo tournament at Southeastern
College.
Students start dancing in the
halls.
Students start bleeding orange
and blue (literally!)
Students start doing more
homework the week before.
Girls, and some guys, come to
school with a new mysterious
ORANGE skin tone...
You start hearing a lot of
yelling coming from the gym.
Teachers start giving less
homework! Yay!
Students stop going out to
lunch.
There’s a bunch of lip sync
practices.
Teachers and students start
dressing REALLY weird.
16 year olds dress up as
nursing home residents.
Girls start talking about the
dress they’re going to wear.
School pride hits an absolute
maximum!
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The Talon
January 2012
Homecoming Competition: Preparing for the battle
Article by Ashton Loyd
Homecoming at VHS, otherwise known as World War III, is as competitive as ever this year. Lip sync practices are everyday
it seems, as well as skit practices. Crazy outfits have already been spotted in some teachers’ rooms, and trash talking has grown
out of control! A little bit behind? Not to worry, here are some VHS Homecoming preparation tips to speed you up and get
you prepared.
Step Seven:
Step Three: Also buy Step Five: Eat healthy. (We
Make sure you are free so you
Step One: Lip sync
can’t have you sick
the craziest clothing
can devote all your time to
every song you hear.
during Homecoming week!)
items you can find.
Homecoming competitions.
Step Two: When shopping,
buy everything that’s in
your designated color.
Step Four: Get a job. Save
your money to turn in
for your class.
Step Six: Practice your
moves so when you dance
it’s not an epic fail.
Homecoming Candidates
Kelly Fitzgerald
Jenna Edwards
and enjoying the great outdoors.
Kelly’s most memorable moment
from high school was performing
the song “Boom Boom Pow” for
lip-syncs her Sophomore year.
When Kelly was told that she
was selected to be a Homecoming
candidate, she said, “I was so happy
and was instantly pumped to be
involved in the whole experience!
I am so appreciative to be a part
of this, and it will make great
memories that I’ll never forget!
After high school, Kelly plans
to either attend John A. Logan for
two years and then transfer to SIUE
or go straight to SIUE.
Kelly’s Homecoming sponsor
is Mrs. Clayton.
between Homecoming week,
playing basketball for Coach B,
and going on the Globetrotter’s
trips.
When Jenna was told that she
candidate, she said, “I was very
excited to be elected by my class
to represent them as a queen
candidate. I feel really honored!”
After high school, Jenna
plans to move to North Carolina
and attend Piedmont Community
college for Nursing and then
transfer to UNC in Chapel Hill.
Jenna is a huge UNC fan. She
said, “Go Heels!”
Jenna has really enjoyed her
high school career. She said, “It
has been a blast. I have some
amazing friends that have made
my senior year one of the best.
I’m going to miss everyone next
year.”
Jenna’s Homecoming sponsor
is Mrs. Holhubner.
and the Talon.
Jessica’s
hobbies
include
playing basketball, hanging out
with friends, riding four-wheelers,
swimming, watching scary movies,
going to bonires, and taking road
trips with Kassey McDonald.
Jessica’s most memorable
when Trae thought he could take
Mrs. Will-Henn in a ight, and she
practically laid him out and he went
running back to his seat.
When Jessica was told that she
candidate she said, “I was VERY
SHOCKED! I am also very happy,
seeing that I haven’t been elected to
be on court before. I am very happy
that they chose me and the other
three girls.”
After high school, Jessica plans
to go to Shawnee Community
College for Nursing and graduate
from SIU and SIUE with a degree
in Nursing.
Jessica’s Homecoming sponsor
is Mrs. Bradley.
Kyle Loyd
from high school was doing lip
syncs for the irst time during his
Sophomore year when he and
Clayton Wright had their irst
“rendezvous.” He said, “It was
fun and something everyone talks
about every year.”
When Jacob was told that he
candidate, he said, “I was shocked
that my class chose me. I just
thank God for the great friends he
has given me and the opportunity
that he has allowed me to run for
Homecoming king.”
Jacob is unsure of what he will
do after high school, but as of now
the plan is to, “trust God and seek
whatever career he wants me to
pursue.”
Jacob has really enjoyed high
school. He said, “Even though I
picked Mrs. Palmer as my sponsor,
I like all of the teachers here.
From Mr. Stafford, the Palmers,
Mrs. Clayton, and all the others;
you’ve all made my high school
experience great and I really love
you all and couldn’t have asked for
better teachers.”
Jacob’s Homecoming sponsor
is Mrs. Palmer.
Chris Ditterline
matter most to him, reading, and
moonlit walks on the beach.
Chris’s
most
memorable
moment from high school was a
tie between the irst year his class
won lip syncs and making a fool of
himself during Pep Club.
When Chris was told that he
candidate, he said, “I was surprised,
excited, and ready to start skits and
homecoming! I was very honored
that the class chose me to represent
them as a king candidate.”
After high school, Chris plans
to go to either SCC for two years
and then transfer to SIUE or go
to SIUE for four years and study
Secondary Education.
Also, Chris is very saddened
to have only one year left of high
school. He said, “It is hard to
believe that this is it. There are
so many people to thank. Mr. and
Mrs. Palmer have done a lot for me
and the Senior class. I will miss
their arguing and hard work to
help us. I also want to thank Kyle
Loyd, Bryan West, Clayton Wright,
Dylan Latham, and Iris Rutherford
for always being there to help me
through dificult times. I also thank
Mr. Jones for being my sponsor and
for just being a straight up awesome
individual. I love all of you and
I appreciate having received this
honor, so without further adieu, let’s
get this Homecoming week started!
Chris’ Homecoming sponsor is
Mr. Jones.
the Palmers is so much fun. The last
day of practice everyone lip synced
every song. It was the deinition of a
party!”
When Kyle was told that he
candidate, he said, “It just increased
my passion about VHS and my class.
I strongly believe VHS is the best
high school in the world! There are
some things that aren’t perfect, but
that’s life. VHS is the best because
of my classmates. Not just my Senior
class, but all under classmen and
women. I am so proud and honored
to represent VHS and my classmates.
Thanks so much for nominating me
as a candidate!”
After high school, Kyle plans
to attend a four year university and
receive a degree in agribusiness and
business management. He would like
to stay in Southern Illinois and raise
a family.
Kyle’s Homecoming sponsor is
“the GREAT Mr. Stafford”.
Step Eight:
Have as much fun as you
can so when Homecoming
arrives it’ll be the
best week ever!
(continued from page 1)
Jessica McMahon Kassey McDonald
Jacob McGill
sergeant, having a blast with my
crazy friends, traveling, spending
time with family, and having wild
moments with Jessica Ashley!
Kassey’s most memorable
moment from high school was the
irst time she passed out in nursing
and woke up to ind her best friend,
“Jessers”, completely bawling her
eyes out. Even though she was
panicking, Kassey couldn’t help
but laugh.
When Kassey was told that she
candidate, she said, “I was
completely shocked! I was not in
homecoming before so I deinitely
wasn’t expecting it! Now I am
extremely excited.”
After high school, Kassey
plans to go to SIU and get her
Bachelor’s degree in nursing to
become an RN.
Kassey’s Homecoming sponsor
is Mrs. Guest.
Bryan West
baseball into the air randomly,
while Coach Hill was dragging the
ball ield, and the ball somehow
managed to hit Coach Hill square
on top of his head. Meyer ran
off and Coach stopped the fourwheeler, scratched his head, and
threw the ball as hard as he could to
center ield while screaming.
When Bryan was told that he
candidate, he said, “I feel just as
any other guy my age would. You
don’t know the feeling of being
a candidate until you have been
picked. All I can say is thank you
to my classmates for supporting me
and best of luck to the graduating
Senior Class of 2012.”
After high school, Bryan plans
to attend Shawnee Community
College for two years to earn his
Associate’s degree in Agriculture,
then transfer to a four year
university to obtain his Bachelor’s
degree.
Bryan’s Homecoming sponsor
is Mr. Palmer.
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The Talon
January 2012
Page layout by Harley Youtzy
F i r s t C i rc u i t J u d g e s g e t s t u d e n t s ’ a t t e n t i o n
Article by Brennan Miller
On December 12, Vienna High School
students gained a tremendous amount of
knowledge about the effects of alcohol and
drugs.
Judge Christy Solverson and Judge Mark
Shaner, members of the Illinois Judge’s
Association, gathered at VHS to give a
presentation on “7 Reasons To Leave The
Party.”
The project was founded in 2002 by Judge
Mark Drummond. The project is an attempt to
make young teens realize how being at a party
with drugs and alcohol can affect someone’s
life. The judges used examples from actual
court cases, and gave young people seven good
reasons to leave a party where drugs and alcohol
are present.
Judge Solverson and Judge Shaner explained
the seven reasons to leave a party: Death, no car,
no money, no trust, a criminal record, no privacy
and no time.
The presentation focused on the dangers of
drinking and doing drugs.
Also present was Chief of Police Jim Miller,
who gave VHS senior, Austin Woolverton, a
portable breathalyzer test. This was just one test
that can be used to determine the alcohol content
of an individual.
Vienna Grade School 7th and 8th grades were
also present to watch the presentation.
Judge Solverson speaking to VHS & VGS students about
“7 Reasons To Leave The Party.”
2012 Yearbook cover design winners chosen
Every year in Mrs. Clayton’s class, each
student designs a front and back yearbook
cover, and the actual yearbook cover will be
chosen out of the designs submitted. This
year there were over 100 entries.
For the 2011-2012 Yearbook, the student
whose front cover design was chosen was
senior, Dylan Latham, and the back design
was by Senior, Tyler Harner. Part of Junior
Ellie Bakel’s back cover concept was also
chosen. Yearbook Staff and Mr. Palmer
chose the cover designs. They chose based on
originality, creativeness, and professionalism.
The designs pictured are the original designs
Dylan Latham and Tyler Harner submitted for
the front and back covers of the 2011-2012
yearbook. Yearbook Staff and Mr. Palmer will
incorporate elements of Ellie’s design before
printing them.
Ellie said that her design took two days to
make using Photoshop. She was excited that
part of her design was chosen, and she said,
“Tyler and I are on the back cover so I’m
pretty pumped.”
Mr. Palmer said, “Thank you to all those who
entered, and we hope to continue the contest
for a long time.”
The 2011-2012 Yearbook front and back cover designs were chosen by the Yearbook Staff and Mr. Palmer. The winners
Congratulations to the students whose
were Senior Dylan Latham (front cover design) and Senior Tyler Harner (back cover design) for the 2012 Yearbook
designs
were chosen!
Cover design contest.
Project Graduation hosts Fazoli’s Dinner
On Friday, December 2nd, Project Graduation
hosted a Fazoli’s Dinner in the commons to help
raise funds for project graduation.
The proceeds of the Fazoli’s Dinner went
toward this year’s graduating class. Another
fundraiser that was held to beneit project
graduation was the Chili Dinner, on January 7th.
“The Fazoli’s Dinner was very well
organized,” said Senior Chris Ditterline. “It was
a really cool way to help raise money for the
Senior class.”
The Fazoli’s Dinner was held in the commons
area during the Vienna Eagles boys’ basketball
game against Massac County. The dinner that
Fazoli’s brought consisted of fettuccini alfredo,
salad, bread sticks, spaghetti, McDonalds sweet
tea, and assorted deserts.
The Project Graduation committee has had
multiple meetings this year to discuss fundraisers for project graduation and to plan project
Sophomores Maranda Chance and Haley Edwards Junior, Iris Rutherford and Senior Chris Ditterline at the
enjoying the Fazoli’s Dinner.
Fazoli’s Dinner fund-raiser for the 2012 graduating class. graduation itself.
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The Talon
January 2012
Page layout by Jacob McGill
Boys basketball team balling it up
Article by Jacob McGill
The Vienna Eagles basketball
team has kicked off another great
season.
The varsity coach is Mr. Cory
Waters. This is his second year as
varsity head coach. He is assisted
by Mr. Chris Holhubner.
JV coach is Mr. Sean Stram,
and the Freshman coach is Mr.
Bryan Waters.
The Eagles started off their
season playing in the Vienna
Turkey Tournament.
The Eagles really gave a
fantastic effort, but despite their
effort they ended up going 1-4 in the
tournament beating Johnston City,
and losing to Meridian, Eldorado,
Carrier Mills, and Century.
The team then traveled over
the Christmas break to play in the
Sesser Valier Holiday Tournament.
The Eagles opening round game
was against Chester, and although
they fought hard, they came away
with the loss.
Their second game was against
Shawnee. The boys played their
best game of the tournament and
got the win.
In the last game, of the
tournament, the Eagles took on
Christopher. Despite their efforts
the Eagles were not able to come
away with the win, and ended up
1-2 in the tournament.
Senior basketball player, Ethan
Haney, commented, “I am enjoying
playing basketball this year, and am
really hoping that our hard work
will pay off and we will get some
wins under our belt.”
The boys have more games
ahead of them and plan to put their
nose to the grindstone and try to
improve their record.
The boys hope to get a good
seeding in the regional tournament,
and to win the tournament on their
home court.
2011-2012 Eagles Schedule
Jan. 13 Eldorado
Home
Jan. 16-21 Superman Classic
Away
Jan. 24 Century
Away
Feb. 3 Hamilton
Home
Feb. 4 Carmi
Away
Feb. 7 Johnston City
Away
Feb. 10 Fairield
Away
Feb. 11 Goreville
Home
Feb. 13 Eldorado
Away
Feb. 14 Carterville
Home
Feb. 17 Eldorado
Away
Feb. 20-24 IHSA Regional
Home
VHS Varsity Eagles, pictured above: (Front row) Patrick Gray, Lake Norris, Cain Taylor, Chase Taylor, Dominick Tedeschi, Blake
Crain. (Second row) Mr. Cory Waters, Lucas Wright, Jacob McGill, Dylan Graves, Richard Kindhart. (Third Row) Will Cook,
Brandon Futch, Clayton Wright, Trenton Lowery, Ethan Haney, Mr. Bryan Waters, and Mr. Sean Stram.
Girls Basketball team flying like Eagles
Article by Jacob McGill
The Lady Eagles basketball
team is really turning heads so far
this basketball season.
The Lady Eagles team had a
great outlook coming into their
season, having three returning
starters, Carley Childress, Brooke
Childress, and Kelly Fitzgerald.
After winning the Marion
Invitational tournament, the Lady
Eagles focused their attention to
their conference games and the
Herrin Tournament.
The Lady Eagles played very
hard and beat their rival Blackcats,
and got two conference wins
against the Hamilton County Foxes
and the Fairield Mules.
The Lady Eagles went into the
Herrin Christmas tournament with
a record of 11-1.They really played
hard and won 3 out of 5 games in
the tournament.
First place came down to a
three way tie, and the team with the
best free-throw percentage over the
tournament would win.
Despite the effort, the Lady
Eagles received third place in the
tournament.
Senior baller Kelly Fitzgerald
commented, “We work really well
together as a team and are capable
of having a very successful season.
I’m so glad to be a part of this team
and we will continue to work really
hard.”
The Lady Eagles are off to a
bang, and hopefully they will get to
bring home a irst place trophy in
the State tournament.
2010-2011 Lady Eagles Schedule
Jan. 7 Carmi
Home
Jan. 9 Eldorado
Away
Jan. 14-21 Eldorado Winter Classic Away
VHS Varsity Lady Eagles, pictured above: (Front row) Maranda Chance, Skylynn Stevens, Jessica McMahon, Marissa Ross, Kelly
Fitzgerald, Kassey McDonald. (Second row) Jenna Edwards, Keeley Harper, Carley Childress, Knikki Keeling, Mrs. Brannan
Waters. (Third Row) Mr,. Jamie Kerley, Kayla Elms, Kasyn Moore, Assiah Mercer, and Brooke Childress.
Jan, 23 Hamilton Co.
Away
Jan, 26 Pope Co.
Away
Jan. 28 Fairield
Away
Jan. 30 Johnston City
Home
Feb. 2 Eldorado (6:15)
Home
Feb. 4 Carmi (6:15)
Away
Feb. 6-11 IHSA Regional
Away
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The Talon
January 2012
Page layout by Tori Page
Homecoming battles begin
Article by Tori Page
Isaac Rogers
Brooke Childress
Seniors
VHS students are back at their battle stations as the Homecoming competition heats up. We asked three students from each
class to give their opinion why they believe their class should be crowned the Champions of VHS Homecoming Week 2011-2012.
Make your words be heard, classes of VHS!
Kassey McDonald
Dominick Tedeschi
First of all, I don’t like to fight. But when
it comes down to this, I’m all for it. We’re
gonna own the Seniors, dominate the
Sophomores, and Freshmen, please, there’s
no need to even say anything about them.
Christian Dahncke
Assiah Mercer
Sophomores are for sure going to dominate
this year! Freshmen, Juniors, and Seniors:
you ALL are going down! Yeah, Seniors think
they’ve got this, but Sophomores are gonna
prove em’ wrong! Let’s go Sophomores!
We are going to tear some stuff
up in the lip syncs and kill the
seniors!!! So yeah, that’s what’s
going to happen this year during
homecoming week!!!
Well, the Juniors are going to fail at lip
Austin Krelo
syncs, and all in all, the Freshmen will
completely crush all of the other classes! Our Freshman class is going to beat everybody
Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores better this year, especially the Senior class! We’re
gonna win! Take that, Clayton Wright!
prepare themselves!
Well for starters, the Juniors are terrible when
it comes to Homecoming week. The Freshmen,
well, they’re Freshmen and are going to be
awful. Our only competition is the Seniors but
I’m pretty conident that the Sophomores will
come out on top with a win.
Meighan Smith
Paige McKibben
Everyone knows that the Sophomores are the
best! We were cheated out last year and we
plan on total domination this year. If we had an
animal to best represent us, there wouldn’t be
one. We’re a mix of a vicious lion and a cougar,
also known as a “lougar”. So Seniors...IT’S ON
LIKE DONKEY KONG.
Freshmen
Cady Ross
Cory Painter
Sophomores
I’m a lot like Gandhi, but the gloves are
off this year. Two years of last place is
not fun! We’re coming after Sophomores
and Seniors this year. We are definitely
going to rain on their parade. Freshmen
have no idea what’s coming to em’.
Juniors are the darkhorses and we’re
gonna win!
You know, All Of You Guys should be used
to losing. Because we’ve Beaten you all
every year, and this year the seniors will
win once again!
Alex Ross
Juniors
Just a fair warning, but anyone who isn’t
a senior, prepare to be curb-stomped! To each class that thinks they have a chance
The Seniors are the reigning champs and at lip syncs...they tell you to “dream Big”...
we’re not looking to change that. be impossible. sorry to hurt your feelings, but
prepared to get crushed like usual. Oh, i don’t want anyone getting their hopes up. :)
and freshmen...good luck. You’ll need it.
Sophomores think they are going to win, but
it’s just all in their heads just like last year!
Seniors, don’t let
the Championship title
get to your head, and Juniors, just forget it!
Freshmen are going to dominate this year!
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The Talon
January 2012
Page layout by Kari Robertson and Tyler Harner
Havoc in the Halls: King Candidate Edition
Jacob McGill and his sponsor, Mrs. Palmer, flushing away the competition.
Kyle Loyd and his sponsor, Mr. Stafford, are hoping for a home-run Homecoming.
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The Talon
January 2012
Page layout by Kari Robertson and Tyler Harner
Chaos on campus: Homecoming Queen culprits
Jessica McMahon and her sponsor, Mrs. Bradley, getting down to business.
Jenna Edwards and her sponsor, Mrs. Holhubner, ight dirty for the Homecoming
Queen crown.
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Kelly Fitzgerald and her sponsor, Mrs. Clayton, go green for Homecoming.
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Kassey McDonald and her sponsor, Mrs. Guest, plan to kick the competition to the curb.
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The Talon
January 2012
Page layout by Ellie Bakel
Who’s Your Queen?
Article by Emmalee Anderson and Ellie Bakel
Your Favorite Animal?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Your Favorite Beverage?
Dog
My Weiner Dog
Penguin
Tiger
A.
B.
C.
D.
Your Favorite Movie?
A.
B.
C.
D.
A.
B.
C.
D.
The Lion King
The Notebook
Dirty Dancing
Law Abiding Citizen
Your Biggest Fear?
Your Dream Car?
Your Favorite Band?
Lime Green
Purple
Orange
Green
A.
B.
C.
D.
Hummer
Purple Challenger
Corvette
Lime Green Lamborghini
Your Favorite Store?
Casa Blanca
The Stone
Red Lobster
Broussard’s Cajun Cuisine
Jennifer Aniston
Rachel McAdams
Medea (Tyler Perry)
Angelina Jolie
Your Celebirty Boyfriend?
Your Favorite Restaurant?
A.
B.
C.
D.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Your Favorite Color?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Needles
Spiders
Drowning
Losing a loved one
Coke
Sweet Tea
Moutain Dew
Pepsi
Your Favorite Actress?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Body Central
Dick’s Sporting Goods
American Eagle
Buckle
A.
B.
C.
D.
Gerard Butler
Bradley Cooper
Ryan Gosling
Channing Tatum
A.
B.
C.
D.
Motley Crue
3 Doors Down
3 Days Grace
Seether
Your Dream Job?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Doctor At St. Jude’s
Actress
FBI Agent
Travel Nurse
Your Favorite Book?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Twilight
Goosebumps
A Walk to Remember
The Shack
Your Favorite University?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Evansville
U of I
UNC
Notre Dame
A.
B.
C.
D.
Law & Order: SVU
My Name is Earl
Modern Family
Family Guy
Your Favorite TV Show?
Your Favorite Candy?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Watermelon Laffy Taffy
Jolly Ranchers
Reeses
Kit-Kat
Mostly A’s...
Mostly B’s...
Mostly C’s...
Mostly D’s...
Jessica McMahon
Kassey McDonald
Jenna Edwards
Kelly Fitzgerald
Who’s Your King?
Article by Emmalee Anderson and Ellie Bakel
Your Favorite Animal?
A.
B.
C.
D.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Elk
White Tailed Deer
Dog
Walker Coonhound
Your Favorite Movie?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Remember The Titans
The Blue’s Brothers
Dark Knight
Pure Country
Your Biggest Fear?
Girls
Being Shot
Claustrophobia
I have no fear
Your Favorite Restaurant?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Outback Steakhouse
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Red Lobster
Tequilas
Your Favorite Beverage?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Your Favorite Book?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Your Favorite Color?
Your Celebirty Girlfriend? Your Favorite University?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Orange
Blue
Black
Baby Blue
A.
B.
C.
D.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Your Favorite Actress?
Mountain Dew
Coke
Sweet Tea
RC
Your Dream Car?
Ferrari Enzo
ZRI-Corvette
Bugatti Veyron
1965 Ford Mustang
Your Favorite Store?
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Bass Pro Shops
GameStop
NAPA
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sandra Bullock
Angelina Jolie
Kate Beckinsale
Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston
Carrie Underwood
Amber Heard
Halle Berry
A.
B.
C.
D.
A.
B.
C.
D.
A.
B.
C.
D.
The Bible
Hank the Cowdog
Moneyball
The Outsiders
A.
B.
C.
D.
Butler
U of I
UK
UNC
Your Favorite Band?
Your Favorite TV Show?
Your Dream Job?
Your Favorite Candy?
David Crowder Band
Journey
Five Finger Death Punch
George Strait
Sportscenter Reporter
Playing for the Cardinals
Pro Baseball Player
Self Employed Mechanic
A.
B.
C.
D.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Pawn Stars
Sportscenter
Tosh.0
Top Gear
Butteringer
Pop Rocks
York Peppermint Patty
Sour Punch Straws
Mostly A’s...
Mostly B’s...
Mostly C’s...
Mostly D’s...
Jacob McGill
Kyle Loyd
Chris Ditterline
Bryan West
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The Talon
January2012
Page layout by Tyler Harner and Isaac Rogers
VHS Beta members donate in memory of Cristina Botello
Article by Isaac Rogers
As one of the many Beta Club
service projects, the club oficers
decided to ask the Betas to donate
hardback children’s books to
Vienna Grade School in memory
of Cristina Botello. The Betas
drew an “In memory of Cristina
Botello” tag inside the cover of the
book before they were distributed
to the grade school. Mr. Frehner,
VGS superintendent, was very
appreciative of the Betas efforts.
“Donating the books to the VGS
library is a great way for future
Vienna Grade School students to
know of Cristina,” Mr. Frehner
stated. Beta member Jami Shipley
expressed the importance of the
service project, “I think this service
project exempliies what Beta is
about, giving back to the community
and making a difference for those
around you,” Jami said.
Thanks to all the Betas who
participated in this project and
donated books for the cause.
Senior Betas Tyler Harner and Kari Robertson presented to Mr. Frehner, the books
donated by the VHS Beta Club in memory of Cristina Botello.
Betas gather over break
Former Talon Editor visits VHS VHS
Although school was not in lock-in. It was a great experience
On January 5th, the Information
Processing, Desktop Publishing,
and Video Editing classes here at
VHS were treated with a special
guest speaker.
Hilary Wright visited these
classes to teach the students about
Photoshop and some of the things
that you can do with it. Hilary is
a graduate of the VHS class of
2009 and was the 2007-2009 Talon
Editor as well.
Hilary is currently a Senior at
Greenville College and is majoring
in Digital Media with an emphasis
in Graphic Design.
“I love art and computers, and
the major combined the two in
a way that I could use them as a
career. It also offers me instruction,
and ways to better and push my
creativity.” was Hilary’s response
in the way she chose her creativity.
In the session, VHS students
learned how to crop photos, ill in
backgrounds, change colors, add
text, make pictures smaller, larger,
and grayscale.
Sophomore and VHS Talon
member Assiah Mercer enjoyed
Hilary’s lesson.“I felt like I learned
alot after Hilary taught her lesson.
She taught us how to do a lot of
new things that will be useful when
working with photos in the future.”
Hilary expressed the beneit
of being on the Talon staff while
attending VHS, “Being in the
Talon class taught me how to work
with a team to produce a product
for the public. It also taught me
about practical design and layout
application.”
The students would like to thank
Hilary for sharing her knowledge
with us.
session, VHS Betas gathered here
at VHS on Friday, December 30th
for their yearly Christmas party
lock-in.
The lock-in started at 8 PM and
ended at 6 AM on the 31st.
The Betas competed in
basketball
and
volleyball
tournaments, played the “White
Elephant” gift exchange, played
video games, dodgeball, hide and
go seek, and various board games
while eating an assortment of junk
food.
Senior Beta, Joe Myers, had a
blast at the 2011-2012 Beta lockin, “This was actually my irst
and I recommend that every hardworking Beta take the opportunity
to kick back and enjoy a well
deserved party.”
The winners of the basketball
tournament were Lucas Wright,
Jacob McGill, Meighan Smith, and
Courtney Sanders. The winners
of the volleyball tournament
were Isaac Rogers, Tyler Harner,
Meighan Smith, and Keeley Harper
and the winners of the inal relay
activity tournament were Isaac
Rogers, Meighan Smith, Eddie
Botello, Courtney Sanders, Megan
McCuan and Keeley Harper.
Talon alumini, Hilary Wright, visits VHS to
teach her Photoshop skills to the Talon staff.
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Attorney at Law
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100 North Illinois Avenue
Carbondale, Il
62902-3747
Go Eagles!
Phone: (618) 457-0437
Fax: (618) 457-0411
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Homecoming Candidates make
appearances on the big screen
Photos by Dylan Latham
Kyle Loyd
Chris Ditterline
D. Brian Trambley
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State’s Attorney
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Phone: (618) 658-9318
Fax: (618) 658-9339
Johnson County
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809 N. 1st. Street * P.O. Box 335
Vienna, IL 62995
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Manager
CALL US for all your animal
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Jacob McGill
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&
Bean Insurance
Bryan West
Meat
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Produce
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Stop in for lunch!
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313 North 3rd Street
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Phone: (618)658-9252
Fax: (618)658-7065
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Jessica McMahon
Jenna Edwards
This -N- That
Flower and Gift Shop
(618) 658-9776
Plush Animals
Tuxedo
Rentals
Vienna, IL
Look for the
multicolored building
at the intersection!
Flowers
Balloons
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Article and page layout by Jacob McGill
VHS Talon New Years Resolution
This year, Talon members have decided to come up with New Years Resolutions for 2012. See if you can igure out which Resolution belongs to each Talon member.
1. Harley Youtzy
16. Peyton Smith
2. Brandi McCuan
17.Jami Shipley
3. Tori Page
4. Tiffany Meyers
5. Ellie Bakel
18. Tori Thomas
19. Christian Dahncke
20. Austin Woolverton
6. Cody Pender
21. Tyler Harner
7. Dylan Latham
8. Katie Heaton
9. Lucas Wright
10. Andrew Williams
22. Julie Allen
23. AliceAnn Kotter
24. Savannah Campbell
11. Heaven Garza
25. Emmalee Anderson
12. Jacob McGill
26. Ethan Haney
13. Chris Ditterline
27. Brennan Miller
14. Kari Robertson
28. Ashton Loyd
15. Isaac Rogers
29. Assiah Mercer
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2. L
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4. Q
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6. V
7. I
8. Y
9. N
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11. P
12. AA
13. H
14. Z
15. A
16. T
17. O
18. K
19. R
20. W
21. C
22. U
23. X
24. S
25. D
26. F
27. CC
28. BB
29. M
A. To go undefeated AGAIN in intramural volleyball and lip-syncs
B. To see more movies in the following year
C. Dominate this year’s lip sync, (which Seniors are already going to win) and log over 300 hours of Skyrim
D. Live my life without pain of headaches and to be healthy again for once
E. Make more cupcakes
F. Buy American-made items at school
G. Finish my last year at college and get good grades
H. Do not exercise, be lazy, and try to cut back on the amount of homework I do
I. Like to brush up on my zombie survival skills
J. Be a beter person with God, riends, school, and health
K. Love life and maybe gain a few pounds
L. To always wear a smile and treat others equal
M. I want to be a good driver and pass all my classes with A’s
N. Get stronger for basketball and golf so I can hit the ball farther than a 10 year old girl
O. To make new riends in school and to make lots of money
P. Make beter grades than I did this year
Q. Going to hopefully get beter grades and spend more time with riends and family
R. Get stronger and faster by hiting the weight room
S. Try to get beter grades, spend more time with family, and get a good job
T. To really enjoy my Senior year and igure out my plans ater high school
U. Not have a wreck or hit a deer with my car
V. To become a beter person
W. Try to be smarter and turn my homework in
X. Make my dream of dunking come true
Y. To do beter in school and keep my car clean
Z. Quit being a workaholic so I can spend more time with my riends
AA. Improve on my golf skills and get a girlriend
BB. To live, laugh, and love more. Also to not text and drive
CC. Get engaged to the hotest super model
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Who Knows Him Better? Ghosts of Homecoming Queens Past
Article By Ellie Bakel
We asked VHS Junior Damon Leco’s girlfriend Sprite Pierce and his best
friend Trevor Lingle a series of questions to determine who knows him better.
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Page layout by Ellie Bakel
Article By Ashton Loyd
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Transformers
FAVORITE MOVIE
Transformers
Titanic
Tootsie Rolls
FAVORITE CANDY
Sour Gummy Worms
Lemonheads
Green
FAVORITE COLOR
Dark Red
Black
Fantasy Factory
FAVORITE TV SHOW
Dexter
Fear Factor
Go Skate Day
FAVORITE HOLIDAY
Christmas
Christmas
Science
FAVORITE CLASS
P.E
P.E
Owl City
FAVORITE BAND
Interpol
Interpol
Tacos
FAVORITE FOOD
Hot Wings
Hot Wings
Peace Tea
FAVORITE BEVERAGE
Full Throttle
Sweet Tea
2004-2005 Queen Megan Gerdes
2008-2009 Queen Allison Bean
2005-2006 Queen Amanda Pirtle
2009-2010 Queen Kayla Loyd
2006-2007 Queen Sarah File
2007-2008 Queen Casey White
2010-2011 Queen Hannah McGinnis
Who will be YOUR 2011-2012 Queen?
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Page Layout by Ashton Loyd
A Day in the Life
of Mrs. H
WOO-HOOOOOO
FREEDOM!
I can’t wait to get
home from this place.
I am so tired of Dylan
Latham doing nothing in
this class.
Ugh! Tommy! Quit
crying! You are making
me miss that Dylan
Latham kid already!
Later at home...
I want that
toy mommy!
Comic by Chris Ditterline
Vienna Times
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Page layout by Peyton Smith
N ew Ye ar ’ s Eve in t he Big A ppl e
Article by Peyton Smith
Never in my life would I have
thought that I would be able to go
to New York City. Especially for
New Years Eve! I didn’t even know
how to go about asking my parents.
As I blurted out my question, my
father just laughed. Mom thought
it would be a great opportunity but
was worried about one thing....terrorists. After discussing the situation and iguring out that we could
come up with the money, I inally
got the ok I had been waiting for.
I was privileged enough to be
able to travel to New York City to
attend the biggest party in the country to celebrate the new year. Three
of my friends and I drove 20 hours
away from home on December 28th
and stayed at a Holiday Inn in Fort
Lee, New Jersey. We toured NY
City as much as possible, which
included going up the Empire State
Building, going through Grand
Central Station, and walking across
the Brooklyn Bridge.
On the big day we were excited
and anxious to get a good spot to
watch the ball drop at midnight.
We made our way down to Time
Square by 10 AM and found a spot
where we would stand for 14 hours,
Peyton Smith (center) surrounded by friends that travelled to New York City to
celebrate New Year’s Eve.
all without eating and without using the restroom. Although we
had all this time on our hands, the
time spent with friends made it go
by a whole lot faster. The laughter
was unending. We were fortunate
enough to meet some wonderful
people from Texas, Nick and his
wife Jenna. It was also their irst
time celebrating New Years Eve in
New York City.
Many very famous people performed, including, Drake, Justin
Beiber, Lady Gaga, and Pitbull.
Throughout the night there were
multiple countdowns, all of which
represented another country bringing in their new year. We were surrounded by many different ethnicities and languages, something we
are not used to in Southern Illinois.
The last 30 minutes seemed to
be the longest of the entire day! We
were tired, cold, hungry, but most
of all antsy. When the countdown
began the people could hardly contain their excitement. As Cee Lo
Green sang “Imagine” and the mir-
Celebratory ireworks in New York City at
midnight.
ror ball was reaching the bottom,
there was a mesmerizing calm as
1.5 million people were focused on
the very same thing. It was very
overwhelming and an awe-inspiring moment. As the new year rang
in, confetti shot, couples kissed,
and cameras lashed. What started
out as a dream between friends, became an epic highlight in all of our
lives that we will never forget.
The Secret Garden
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Monday - Friday 9:00 - 4:30
Saturday
9:00 - 1:00
Telephone:
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Owner: Shelia Harper
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A rt S p ot l i g h t s
Sophomore Dannie Chapman’s picture of a foggy swamp
land.
Senior Kasyn Moore’s picture of an intergalactic
supersonic mountain range with shooting stars.
A scratch art of a rabbit in a food dish drawn by
Senior Harley Youtzy.
Senior Jani Murrie takes it back in time with
a camera and pictures from the past.
Junior Tiffany Wiltermood’s pencil drawing of a
beautiful butterly.
Pencil drawing of Wiz Khalifa by Senior
Kaysn Moore.
Dahncke Pharmacy
Free Daily Delivery in Vienna
803 1/2 North 1st St.
Vienna, IL 62995
Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30
Sat 9-12 Noon
Marc J. Dahncke, RPH.
Tiffany D. Dahncke
Collins Car Wash
Jon A. Simmons
Auctioneer
(618) 658-8030
Vienna, IL
Johnson County Supervisor
of Assessments
Ofice Located in Courthouse Annex
Business
658-8010
Residence
658-2605
615 Highway 146 East
Vienna, IL 62995
Bobby Collins, Owner
Fax
658-4209
Have a safe and prosperous year!
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Spotlights
freshMaN
sophoMore
JuNior
garrett Mott
dylaN graves
doMiNick tedeschi
If you could be anyone for one day, who would it
be?
Cody Bullock, because he is a God.
What is your dream vacation and who would you
take with you?
Cody Bullocks house and play MW3 with a God.
What class at VHS do you ind most challenging?
PE, because we run too much.
Which celebrity/famous person would you like to
hang out with for a day?
Albert Pujols
Name one thing you’ve never done that you would
like to do.
MW3 with Cody Bullock.
If there was a movie about you, who would play
you?
Cody Bullock, he is a God.
What is your catchphrase?
“What you doing” thanks to Ryan Brown.
If you could be anyone for one day, who would
it be?
A major league baseball player to see what it’s like
and to make the money.
take with you?
Spending a week in the Bahamas with Carrie
Underwood, because she’s hot!!!
Spanish, because it’s hard to learn a new language
from scratch.
Melvin from Vienna, because he’s my idol.
Name one thing you’ve never done that you
would like to do.
Drive a Lambo because they are sweet.
you?
Vin Diesel because he is one bad dude.
If you could be anyone for one day, who would it
be?
I would be Adam Sandler because we both have egg
shaped heads!!
take with you?
Going to Italy with my friends and family because it
would be a blast with them.
Spanish II, because it’s like teaching another
language.
Will Ferrell, because I get to listen to some good
jokes all day.
like to do.
Scuba dive, because it seems pretty cool.
you?
Daniel Tosh, because then I could inally be funny.
“It’ll be ine.”
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Spotlights
freshMaN
sophoMore
JuNior
alexa harper
allie peNrod
kaysha BeNNett
If you could be anyone for one day, who would it be?
Megan McCuan, because I would like to know what’s
going on in that head of hers!
Avril Lavigne, because she is beast!
I would just be me, because there is nobody else I would
rather be.
take with you?
Hawaii with Sabrina Hinkle, Taylor Lappin, Carrie
Latham, Cassidy Stout, and Erica Fribel, so I can be
with my friends and get an actual tan.
take with you?
Rome with my two wifeys, Savannah Campbell & Chrissy
Glass.
Art, because I never feel my art is perfect.
U.S. History, because all I want to do is sleep.
Jason Aldean, because he’s hot and seems awesome!
Brantley Gilbert & Justin Moore. They are amazing plus
straight up sexy!
take with you?
Bahamas with Melanie Browning, Daniela Botello, and
Megan McCuan.
English I, because I have a fear of speaking in front of
people.
Jennie Finch, because I think it would be cool to know
how it feels to be an Olympic softball player.
like to do.
Go to New York City for Christmas.
like to do.
Go to the beach. All my friends have been, so it makes
me feel alone.
If there was a movie about you, who would play you?
Ashley Greene. She is quiet and laid back.
Pamela Anderson, because well...Cassidy, Stetson, Noah,
and Devon know why!
“You’re not Santa Clause!!”
“BOO to the YAH!”
like to do.
Go to Jamaica!
Megan Fox, because she is pretty awesome.
“You only live life once, live it to the fullest.” or
“What doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger.”
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Phone: (618) 658-2011
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Senior Spotlights
dylaN Meyer
JaNi Murrie
What has been your favorite part of
high school so far?
Making new friends every year.
What teacher do you think you are
most like?
Mrs. Guest, because she is really laid
back.
If you won a million dollars what
would you do with it?
I would buy a new four-wheeler, fast car,
and a new truck.
What is your funniest high school
memory?
When Mr. Sandford yelled at me and
Cory Painter for breaking the face plate
on the air conditioner.
What celebrity would you like to
spend a day with?
Danny McBride, because he’s funny.
If one teacher at VHS should become
president, who would it be?
Mr. Palmer, because he teaches good life
lessons.
If you were in the Guinness Book of
World Records, what record would
you set?
Doing the longest wheelie on a fourwheeler.
high school so far?
The activities: homecoming week, volleyball,
pep rallies, and Prom; they make high school
fun.
most like?
Mrs. Holhubner. We’re both neat freaks.
I would pay for all my college, then I would
pay back my parents for all they have done
for me, buy a decent car, and then put the
rest in savings.
memory?
When I was late for PE, and Mr. Palmer
and I were running in the hallways. He was
saying ‘‘Hut,’’ every time we took a step.
There is never a dull moment when Mr.
Palmer is around.
spend a day with?
Alex Gaskarth, the singer from All Time
Low. He’s sort of my celebrity crush.
Mr. Jones, because he knows what he is
talking about.
Phone: (618) 658-3191
Fax: (618) 658-5007
Goddard’s
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865 Old Rte, 146 Loop
haley haNd
cJ sMith
What has been your favorite part of high
school so far?
Homecoming week because everyone gets to
dress up, participate in noon activities, and
enjoy the Lip Syncs.
What teacher do you think you are most
like?
Mrs. Holhubner. I love math, but I’m not
quite as good as her yet.
If you won a million dollars what would
you do with it?
I would save it for later in life. I’m pretty
content with the way things are now.
memory?
Mr. Gifin. I love him and his crazy friends’
stories that he shares almost everyday.
What celebrity would you like to spend
a day with?
Taylor Lautner. I’m pretty obsessed.
Mrs. Reichert, because she tries hard to
get students to succeed, which shows good
leadership skills.
World Records, what record would you
set?
“Most tardy for work” because I get sidetracked easily.
high school so far?
Shop class because there is little book
work and a lot of hands on work.
most like?
Mr. Sandford because we don’t really care
what other people think.
Pay for my little sisters and I to go to
college.
spend a day with?
Jason Aldean because I never got to go to
a concert.
Mr. Jones because he’s one of the best
teachers in this school.
World Records, what record would
you set?
I would be in there for having the most
car wrecks.
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Mystery spotlights
FreshMAn
Where can you be found at
lunch?
In the cafeteria.
If you could meet anyone in the
world who would it be?
Eminem, because I love his music.
Who is your favorite teacher?
Mr. Jones, because I love English and
his class.
sophoMore
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Lucas Wright, Christian Dahncke, and
Cody Pender
senior
lunch?
Close to the picture of the eagle with
everyone’s picture on it.
lunch?
Usually Dairy Queen.
lunch?
Either with friends or at Casey’s.
Jim Carrey. He is a seriously hilarious
actor.
Scotty McCreery, because I have to
meet my future husband eventually!
Duh!! Chuck Norris, and there is no
reason because Chuck Norris doesn’t
need a reason. Because he’s Chuck
Norris.
Mrs. Bradley, because we are best
friends.
Mr. Jones and Mr. Palmer because
they are too funny and cool, and easy
to talk to.
Who could you be seen with at
lunch?
Patrick or with Mikayla and
Montana.
lunch?
Most of the time I’m with my
girlfriend but sometimes with my
friends.
If you could have any
superpower, what would it be?
To ly, so I could have a cape.
I wanna ly, so I can get back at the
birds who pooped on my car!!
Mr. Newbold. He is a fun teacher and
is very good with music.
lunch?
Jacqueline Rigsby, Dakota Mathis,
and Jennifer Dixon.
lunch?
Avery Kerley, Brandon Kreutzer,
Shane Cowsert, and Zachary Bigham.
To control time. That way, if I
wanted to, I could do something over.
To ly. Then I would never be late for
school again.
What would your theme song
be?
Grenade by Bruno Mars, because
I will do almost anything to help a
friend or family member in need of
help.
What would your theme song be?
There’s Only One Way to Rock by
Van Halen. Because well... There is
only one way to rock.
If you had your own country,
what would you name it?
Partytopia because it would be
nothing but fun all the time.
PensurpleLand, because I love
penguins and purple.
Fresh - Jazmen Grissom, Soph - Seth Holloman, JR. - Sami Mckibben, SR. - Zack Akins
Random Land, because I love being
random.
Junior
2012
What would your theme song be?
Don’t Stop Believing by Journey,
because I never stop believing in
people or myself.
Dreamland, because I would make all
dreams come true.
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(618) 658-9218
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Hours:
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Saturday: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-7086
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Page layout by Isaac Rogers
G R E AT o r G A R B A G E
Article by Isacc Rogers
Tired of wasing your ime watching movies that end up in disappointment, or missing the movies that are a lot beter than you expected? Well lucky for you, I’m
here to give you the heads up on the newest movies and whether they are Great or Garbage, movie edition.
New Year’s Eve
The Muppets
Jack and Jill
If you have seen and enjoyed
the movie Valentine’s Day, then
you’re in for a treat when you
watch New Year’s Eve. New Year’s Eve
is a comedy/heart warmer/romance
ilm set in New York City. With such
a large cast of famous actors and
actresses, including Ashton Kutcher,
Halle Berry, and Jon Bon Jovi, New
Year’s Eve is a killer production. I
strongly urge you to watch this ilm!
Sherlock Holmes 2
If you have ever seen the irst
Sherlock Holmes you were more than
likely excited to see the sequel. However,
you were probably very disappointed.
The story line to this movie is extremely
vapid and a lot of the intended “funny
parts” were extreme failures. Sherlock
Holmes 2 is the perfect movie to see if your
looking to take a nap. Take my advice, or,
if you prefer head to the movies to see
Sherlock Holmes 2.
Normal movies starring Adam
Sandler are hilarious, but in this comedy
Adam Sandler plays not one, but TWO
roles, so the comedy level is twice as
good! Adam Sandler plays a set of twins,
with a sister thats unbearably crazy! The
comedy Gods have deinitely hit the
mark with this one. I strongly suggest
you make your way to see this movie, if
you’re interested in awesome comedies.
I more than likely do
not have to tell you, but
The Muppets was one of
the worst movies I have ever
seen in my entire life! With the
worst graphics ever and the same
storyline that is in every Muppets
movie, I really had the urge to just
walk out. Instead, I caught up on
my reading a little bit. Don’t waste
your time.
Chimpanzee (Coming Soon)
Chipwrecked
Have you ever seen the movie
March of the Penguins? If so, that’s
exactly what you should expect when
this movie comes out. Chimpanzee is
going to be a documentary about a day
in the life of a monkey. Exactly what
you want to pay 9 bucks to see, right?
I didn’t think so. So spend your money
on something a little more entertaining.
Like a bouncy ball.
Alvin, the Chipmunks and
the Chipettes ind themselves in
a sticky situation when they are
stranded on an island! Like the
two previous movies, Alvin and
the gang sing hit songs such as
“Survivor” by Destiny’s Child,
and “Bad Romance” by Lady
Gaga. Not only is it a great kid
movie, it’s also an awesome movie
for teenagers to watch.
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