Issue 3 - Vienna High School

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Volume 20, Issue 3
www.viennahighschool.com/newspaper
Special Homecoming Edition
THE TALON
Vienna High School
Vienna, IL
January 2013
VHS Homecoming candidates selected
Jessica Buchan Maranda Chance Cassidy Stout Desiree Walter
Jessica Buchan is the 17 year
old daughter of Patrick Buchan
and Amie Ingersoll. Since Jessica
has no biological siblings, she
considers her closest friends to be
her brothers and sisters.
Jessica participates in Art Club
and does art activities with the Life
Skills class regularly. Although
Jessica did not grow up in this area,
she said, “Moving to Vienna has
been a great experience, because of
the awesome teachers and students
at VHS.”
Jessica’s
favorite part of
Homecoming week is all the time
out of class and being able to “act a
fool.” (continued on page 13)
Maranda Chance is the 17 year
old daughter of Marty and Kindra
Chance. Maranda has one sister,
Taylor Chance, who is a sophomore
at VHS.
Maranda participates in FFA,
HOSA, basketball, volleyball, and
softball. She is also a part of the
nursing program, Student Council,
and Pep Club.
At VHS, Maranda’s favorite
memory is the teasing and trouble
Mr. Hill caused her freshman year.
Every year, Maranda looks forward
to all the dress days, and more
importantly, the lip syncs during
Homecoming week. (continued on
page 13)
Cassidy Stout is the 18 year
old daughter of Warren and Brandi
Stout. Cassidy’s brother, Adrian,
attends New Simpson Hill grade
school.
Cassidy is a member of the
basketball, softball, and volleyball
teams. She also is a member of
Beta Club, Pep Club, and FFA.
Cassidy’s favorite memory at VHS
is winning the lip syncs her junior
year. Besides the lip syncs, her
favorite part of Homecoming week
is seeing everyone’s hard work
coming together, and all the trash
talking.
Cassidy’s goal is to continue
her education (continued on page 13)
Desiree Walter is 17 the year old
daughter of Doug and Julie Walter.
Desiree has two sisters, Heather
Walter and Amanda Obourn.
Desiree is a member of Beta
Club, Student Council, Drama
Club, Scholar Bowl, Nursing, Prom
Committee, and Pep Club. She is
also a member of the basketball,
track, dance, and golf teams.
Desiree’s favorite memories
of VHS have been all the Beta
conventions and Homecoming
weeks. Her favorite part of
Homecoming week is always the
lip syncs. After graduating, Desiree
wants to finish her Associates
Degree (continued on page 13)
Christian Dahncke is the 18
year old son of Mark and Tiffany
Dahncke. Christian has three
brothers, Nolan, Brendan, and Ian
Dahncke.
Christian plays football and
baseball and is a member of Pep
Club. Christian’s favorite memory
of high school is all the shenanigans
that occurred in Mrs. Guest’s class
sophomore and junior year.
Christian’s favorite part of
Homecoming week is, without a
doubt, the lip syncs and watching
people make fools of themselves.
After high school, Christian
Lucas Hogan is the 18 year old
son of John and Kim Hogan. Luke
has two brothers, Matt and Reed
Hogan.
Luke participates in all of the
Pep Club’s activities. Luke said
his favorite memory at VHS is the
snowball fight that happened at
lunch one day.
During Homecoming week,
Luke’s favorite activity is the lip
syncs. “Seeing everyone dress up
and listening to all of the smack talk
makes everything more interesting
at school,” Luke commented.
Some time after graduating,
Luke (continued on page 13)
Nicholas Myers is the 18
year old son of David and Connie
Folsom. Nick has two brothers, Joe
Myers and Matt Bius.
Nick has participated in Beta
Club, golf, and has been on the
Student Council for two years.
His best memories, he says, has
come from the Beta conventions.
The lips syncs are his favorite part
of Homecoming week, especially
listening to the crowd’s reaction to
different songs and outfits.
Nick’s plans for after high
school include finding an education
in a computer field and either finding
a career (continued on page 13)
Justin Tanner is the 18 year
old son of Garry and Denise
Tanner. Justin only has one brother,
Brandon, but wants to mention his
two dogs, Sparky and Roscoe.
Justin participates in Pep
Club, FCCLA, baseball, football,
FFA, and Beta Club. Justin’s best
memories from high school come
from all the crazy Beta Club
conventions.
The lip syncs are Justin’s
favorite part of Homecoming week
and he wants everybody to know
that the seniors are the “Kings of
Swag”.
Christian Dahncke Lucas Hogan Nicholas Myers Justin Tanner
(continued on page 13)
(continued on page 13)
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The Talon
January 2013
Junior Homecoming Attendants
By Morgan Pope
Becky Reeder
Tom Meier
Mikalah Greer
Tylour Daubert
Becky, 16, is the daughter of
Mike and Mona Reeder. She has an
older brother, Ryan, 26, and a twin
brother, Randy, 16.
At VHS, Becky is a member
of the basketball, volleyball, and
softball teams. She is also a member
of YFC, FFA, HOSA, and Student
Council.
Becky
enjoys
playing
basketball and volleyball. She also
likes hanging out with friends and
riding four-wheelers.
Becky’s favorite part of
Homecoming Week is the skits,
because she loves seeing all the
compitition, and watching how
crazy people can be.
Becky has a wonderful cousin,
Jarrod Wiggs, who is always there
for her. She also has an obsession
with Yadier Molina.
Becky wants to thank everyone
who voted for her, and said she
feels very honored to represent her
class.
Tom, 16, is the son of David and
Crsytal Meier.
At VHS, Tom is a member of
the basketball and football teams,
and is in Pep Club.
Tom enjoys playing the guitar,
and playing basketball and football
in his free time.
Tom’s
favorite
part
of
Homecoming Week is lip syncs,
because he likes watching his
classmates pretend to sing and act
crazy.
Tom says he likes things that
people usually don’t like. He
describes himself as “unique.”
Tom would like to thank
everyone who voted for him
to represent his class, and said
he is excited to participate in
Homecoming Week.
He also said he wants to thank
the junior class for doing a good job
on choosing the “best of the best.”
Mikalah, 16, is the daughter
of Brenda and Norman Suits, and
Roger Greer. She has a younger
sister, Lily Greer, and a step sister
Arial Suits.
At VHS, Mikalah is in band.
She is also a member of YFC, Pep
Club and Beta Club.
Mikalah likes to read, watch
Disney movies, and hang out with
her friends.
Mikalah’s favorite part of
Homecoming is getting to dress as
crazy as possible all week long.
One of Mikalah’s hobbies is to
collect masquerade masks.
Mikalah said she feels
absolutely honored and thrilled,
and a little shocked that she was
chosen as an attendant. She wants
to thank the junior class for electing
her.
Mikalah said, “I would like
to give a shout out to Melanie
Browning and Sabrina Hinkle! I
love you girls!’’
Tylour, 17, is the son of Dennis
and Mary Daubert. He has a twin
sister, Taylour, and a younger sister
Suhmer.
At VHS, Tylour is a member
of the baseball team and plays on
the football team. He is the Vice
President of FFA, and also serves
as the Vice President of the junior
class.
Tylour enjoys hanging out
with his friends, playing baseball,
working out, and playing with his
cat Charlie.
Tylour’s favorite part of
Homecoming Week is the complete
edge and rush that everyone gets
during Homecoming, especially
when the juniors feel the rush of
winning and dominating.
Tylour loves Ke$ha. He has
lived in Scott AFB, Japan, Germany,
and New Jersey.
Tylour said he feels very
honored, yet surprised that he was
chosen as attendant. He is proud to
support the junior class. #swagnation
Audra Bullock
Jarrod Wiggs
Natalie Keeling
Parker Agin
Audra, 16, is the daughter
of Brent Bullock, and Elizabeth
Taylor. She has a younger sister,
Adrienne, and a brother Aidan
Kuhn.
At VHS,
Audra plays
basketball, golf, and softball, and is
in FFA, and Pep Club.
Audra loves being outside,
drawing and listening to music.
Audra’s favorite part of
because she likes to watch her
classmates pretend to sing and
dance.
Audra secretly loves rock
music, and is obsessed with it.
Audra said she is really
excited and grateful that she gets
to participate in Homecoming this
year, and hopes to represent her
class well!
Jarrod, 16, is the son of Ken and
Heidi Wiggs. He has an older sister
Erica Miller, and a younger sister
Katelyn.
At VHS, Jarrod is a member of
the basketball and baseball teams.
He is also a member of Student
Council.
Jarrod likes playing basketball
and baseball. He also likes playing
Call of Duty.
Jarrod’s favorite part of
because he said he loves watching
everyone getting into it.
Jarrod has an awesome cousin
named Becky Reeder who he says
is the best!
Jarrod wants to thank everyone
who voted for him, and he is very
honored to be chosen to represent
his class.
Natalie, 15, is the daughter of
Cessinee and Jack Thorton. She
has an older sister, Knikki, and two
younger sisters, Abby and Haleigh.
She also has a younger brother,
Walker.
At VHS, Natalie plays
basketball, and is in Beta Club and
Pep Club.
Natalie likes playing basketball,
softball, and hanging out with
friends.
Natalie’s favorite part of
Homecoming Week is the skits,
because she likes getting out of
class early. She also likes the
activities and competition.
Natalie wants to thank everyone
who voted for her. “It is greatly
appreciated,” she said.
Parker, 16, is the son of D.R.
and Amy Agin. He has a younger
sister, Emilie.
At VHS, Parker is a member of
the football team, American Trap
Shooters Association, and FFA.
Parker likes to ride horses and
shoot guns.
Parker can do a Mickey Mouse
voice, and has a full on beard.
Parker’s favorite part of
Homecoming Week is the lip syncs
because he says its fun being able
to dress up goofy and perform in
front of the whole school.
Parker wants to thank everyone
who voted for him to represent his
class. “I feel very honored,” he
said. Parker said he also thinks the
only reason that he was picked by
his class is because they wanted to
see him in a tux.
S o p h m o re H o m eco m i n g A t te n d a n ts
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The Talon
January 2013
Freshman Homecoming Attendants
By Harley McIlwain
Lakin Reed
Max Allbritten
Adrienne Bullock
Lakin, 14, is the daughter of
Kerry Reed and Debra Helm. She
is the sister of Allie Reed
During high school, Lakin has
participated in Pep Club, Beta
Club, and FFA.
In Lakin’s free time she enjoys
shopping, riding fourwheelers,
and singing. She also enjoys
participating in soccer, softball,
and basketball.
Lakin’s favorite part of
Homecoming week is dress up
days and watching lip syncs.
When asked how she felt
about being selected as a Freshman
Homecoming attendant, Lakin
said, “I feel very honored to be
representing the freshmen class
and appreciate all the votes.”
Lakin added “I am very excited
for homecoming week!”
#freshmensleggo
Max, 14, is the son of David
and Patty Allbritten. He has an
older sister, Allison.
During high school, Max
has participated in FFA, Student
Council, and Beta Club.
In Max’s free time he enjoys
deer hunting, playing golf,
and traveling. He also enjoys
participating in golf.
A unique fact about Max is that
his celebrity crush is Oprah. Max said his favorite part of
Homecoming is lip syncs because
he likes to entertain people.
When asked how he felt about
being selected as a Freshman
Homecoming attendant, he said, “I
feel honored to be chosen out of the
entire freshman class.”
Adrienne, 15, is the daughter of
Brent Bullock and Elizabeth Taylor.
She has a older sister, Audra Bullock,
and a younger brother Aidan Kuhn.
During high school, Adrienne
has participated in Pep Club and
Beta Club.
In Adrienne’s free time she
enjoys hanging out with Lakin and
riding four wheelers. She also enjoys
participating in softball, basketball,
and spirit squad.
Adrienne’s favorite part of
Homecoming is lip syncs. She said,
“I’ve never actually participated in
Homecoming week considering I’m
a freshman, but it looks fun!”
When asked how she felt about
Homecoming attendant, Adrienne
said, “I appreciate everyone who
chose me to represent the freshman
class.”
Wyatt Graves
Wyatt, 14, is the son of Donnie
and Kathy Graves. He is the brother
of Dylan Graves.
During high school, Wyatt has
participated in FFA.
In Wyatt’s freetime he enjoys
running, playing the saxophone,
listening to music and painting. He
also enjoys participating in golf.
Wyatt said his favorite part of
Homecoming is lipsyncs.
When asked how he felt about
Homecoming attendant, he said,
“It means a lot that people had the
whole freshman class to choose
from, and they chose me.”
Master and Mistress of Ceremonies
By Noah Bain
Lucas Wright and Ashton
Loyd will be taking the stage
as Master and Mistress of
Ceremonies at the Homecoming
Coronation.
Ashton is the daughter of Bart
and Tracy Loyd. She is the sister
of Hannah Loyd.
During high school, Ashton
participated in Beta, Pep Club,
Scholat Bowl, Nursing, HOSA,
Spanish Club and Eagle Outlook.
She was also the President of the
Class of 2014 for four years.
In her free-time, Ashton
enjoys listening to music, playing
the guitar and piano, hanging
out with friends, camping, and
watching movies.
Lucas is the son of Scott and
Melanie Wright. He is the brother
of Hilary Wright.
During his high school
career, Lucas has been involved
in Spanish Club, Scholar Bowl,
golf, basketball, Pep Club, Eagle
Outlook, and has been the Editor of
the Talon for two years. He is also
the Illinos State Beta President.
In his free-time, Lucas enjoys
playing sports and video games
and hanging out with friends.
VHS Homecoming 2013-2014
January 17, 2014
Theme Colors: Purple, Silver
Master and Mistress of Ceremonies:
Lucas Wright, Ashton Loyd
Queen Candidates: Jessica Buchan, Maranda Chance, Cassidy Stout, Desiree Walter
King Candidates: Nick Myers, Lucas Hogan, Justin Tanner, Christian Dahncke
Attendants
Junior- Rebecca Reeder, Mikalah Greer, Tylour Daubert, Tommy Meier
Sophomore- Audra Bullock, Natalie Keeling, Jarrod Wiggs, Parker Agin
Freshman- Lakin Reed, Adrienne Bullock, Max Allbritten, Wyatt Graves
Class Sponsors
Lucas Wright and Ashton Loyd will serve as Master and Mistress of Ceremonies
Senior- Leslie Bradley, Cory Waters
Junior- Kara Hight, Jason West
Sophomore-Drew Lawrence, Sarah Holhubner
Freshmen- Joan Clayton, David Hill
Page 4 The Talon
January 2013
The Homcoming battle begins
By Lucas Wright and Noah Bain
It’s gonna be an all out war....
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Jami Shipley
“Well, we are the
Class of Swag, so
I’m just gonna say
that if you’re not a
Senior, you might as
well just shoot for
2nd place because
we will win. Not a
chance for any other
class.” #YOLO
#SWAG
“Trash talk? There isn’t
any competition to be trash
talking.” #SWAG #Seniors2K14
#Back2BackLipSyncChamps
#TurnDown4What
“Everyone knows the
Seniors will win this
year. We won last
year because we’re
just better. It ain’t
braggin’ if you can
back it up. So the
other classes should
just get prepared to
get their butts kicked.
I mean the Juniors
this year are already
used to it.”
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Champions of Homecoming Week?
That’s easy! Juniors are going to
dominate Homecoming Week this
year. Seniors, Swerve! Sophomores,
give up! Freshman, forget it. You
all are about to be shown up by the
Class of 2015! GAME ON!”
“I don’t think there’s any need
to trash talk due to the lack of
competition. Everyone knows the
Sophomores are going to win. Plus
we have a secret weapon, I have a
whipped Junior, hello?! Sabotage?
I think so.”
Katie
White
Courtney
Sanders
Austin Krelo Ryan
Bradley
Paige
McKibben
“The only peeps that are gonna
be a challenge are those dumb old
Seniors. After the amazing Juniors
“This year it’s all about the
beat out the other weakling classes,
Sophomores. The Freshmen aren’t
we will shove it all in Justin
any good, and the Juniors and
Tanner’s and Dank’s faces.”
Seniors are trash, and this year in
lip syncs we will be the ones on
top.”
“Started from the bottom, now we’re
here! Seniors think they have it won,
but we’re ready to turn up! R.I.P.
to the other classes! Considering
we can easily beat the Freshmen
and Sophomores, our only “real”
competition will be the Seniors, and
everyone knows they’re awful... Sooo,
Turn down for What!”
Adrienne
Bullock
“You know what they
say, out with the old
and in with the new.
Upperclassmen better
watch out ‘cause the
Freshmen are coming for
you. Hope you don’t mind
losing, ‘cause we’re gonna
ooooKillem!”
Lane
Wright
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“SOPHOMORES ALL THE
WAY!!! WE WILL BEAT
EVERY CLASS AT LIP SYNCS,
especially the Seniors because
Christian Dahncke is terrible at
everything! Nobody has a chance,
GO SOPHOMORES!!!”
re
Rachel
Kindhart
sh
“Seniors you are has-beens! Instead of dreaming of a
victory you are not going to recieve, go collect your
social security and sign up for AARP! To all you
Sophomores with Homecoming dreams....seriously
after Homecoming Week the Sophomores will be
called ‘Sophlesses’. And Juniors, you may have your
own department in the clothing section, but with every
Homecoming event you will become more familiar
with rejection. To everyone reading this, it should be
clear VHS has a winner, the Class of 2017 is here! We
are loud, we are proud, and as cute as a pup.Freshmen
are here and we are going to TURN UP!”
m
en
Christian
Pearl
“The Freshmen class has been ready for this
since the first day we met the trashcan. I have
studied up on lip syncs, and the Senior class
was decent, but not good enough. I was not
impressed with the Sophomore class.... at all,
and the Junior class... a joke! We are coming
for you upper classmen!!!”
Page 5 The Talon
Schol arly students
By Taylor Bundren
January 2013
Talon Staff
2013-2014
Editors-in-Chief
Lucas Wright
Noah Bain
Managing Editor
Nick Myers
Journalism
Amber Agin• Noah Bain
Megan Chruszczyk
Trevon Crittendon • Taylour Daubert
Dylan Graves • McKenzie Mattox
Harley McIlwain • Chelsea Mook
Nick Myers • Morgan Pope
Brianna Sori • Cassidy Stout
Damion Wheaton • Lucas Wright
Illinois State Scholors and Prairie State Achievement Exam honorees are pictured above. They are (back row): Seniors Avery
Kerley, Shane Cowsert, Noah Bain, and Lucas Wright. Front row: Seniors Alyssa Ferguson, Ashton Loyd, and Nick Myers.
Six VHS students have been
named Illinois State Scholars
and seven were Prairie State
Achievement
Exam
(PSAE)
honorees.
Illinois State Scholars are
Alyssa Ferguson, Shane Cowsert,
Avery Kerley, Asthon Loyd, Nick
Myers, and Lucas Wright. They,
along with Noah Bain, were also
PSAE honorees.
The Illinois State Scholars
program recognizes students with
outstanding academic records. To
be eligible, a student must be a U.S.
citizen, a resident of Illinois, attend
an approved high school, and have
taken the ACT, SAT, or Prairie State
Achievement Exam. One also has
to score in the 95th percentile in
those tests.
Only the top ten percent of
student graduates are declared
Illinois State Scholars.
Illinois State Scholars receive
honorary and academic recognition,
but no financial reward.
These students are also Prairie
State Achievement Exam winners.
Prairie State Achievement Exam
winners must have exceeded
expectations in one or more specific
subject categories.
A student can be a State Scholar
and a PSAE winner. A student can
also recieve recognition in one or
the other.
When asked about what their
plans are for the future, the Scholars
had interesting answers.
Nick Meyers said, “I want to
complete my Associate of Science
at SCC, and then move on to a four
year college. My hope is to major
in computers and maybe find a job
in education.”
Ashton Loyd answered, “I
plan to continue my education
in college, although I’m not
sure which one. I’m going to
get my Masters in Business
Administration. Hopefully one day
I will be successful at owning and
operating my own business.”
Lucas Wright said, “I plan
on going to the University of
Illinois and majoring in broadcast
journalism. From there I hope to
make it to a broadcast team and
hopefully work my way up to
ESPN.”
Alyssa Ferguson replied, “After
high school, I will be attending
Mississippi University where I will
pursue my Bachelors degree. I
intend to major in speech pathology
and become a speech therapist.”
Avery Kerley answered, “After
high school, I intend to enter a Prelaw program at either Southern
Illinois University or DePaul
University, depending on currently
outstanding applications.”
Shane Cowsert said, “After
high school, I plan on attending
the University of Illinois where I
will obtain a degree in mechanical
engineering. After I graduate I
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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
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Publishing classes. Unless otherwise stated,
all articles and writings featured are the
work of the students in these classes. If you
would like your ad to appear in The Talon,
contact Joan Clayton at 658-4461 x218.
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Mr. Giffin earns National Board Certification
By Amber Agin and Markayla Johnson
After years of hard work and
dedication, VHS teacher Mr. John
Giffin has earned his National
Teacher’s Board Certification.
National Teacher’s Board
Certification is a certificate
granted to teachers after their
work has been assessed and they
have been determined to meet the
National Board’s standards.
Earning a certificate from the
National Board is a voluntary
process, but it is no easy task as
the teacher will be assessed on the
highest possible standards.
Teachers that are National
Board Certified are required
to show advanced teaching
knowledge, skills, and practices.
Working towards a goal
such as this requires a lot of
determination and dedication. Mr.
Giffin said, “Working towards
your National Teacher’s Board
Certification is a sacrifice. You
have to spend a lot of time and
work for it, but it’s worth it.”
Mr. Giffin spent three years
devoting a lot of effort into
accomplishing this certification.
He said, “It took a long time and
it was a lot of work. I’m glad to
be done with that, but I’m really
excited to have passed.”
Other teachers may also
strive to receive this certification,
although it’s not required. Mr.
Giffin said, “You don’t have
to go through this to be a good
teacher, but I do encourage all
that are interested to try. It’s a
good opportunity for all teachers.
I wanted to go through with it
because I wanted to use the best
practices possible and improve
my skills. The award just let’s
me know that what I’m doing is
meaningful.”
National Board Certified teacher, Mr. Giffin, shares his knowledge with students to
ensure their future education.
Page 6 The Talon
January 2013
Mr. Newbold helps band students march their way through life
By Brianna Sori
VHS Band teacher, Dustin
Newbold, helped his band students
rock their way into the new year at
their annual Christmas Concert that
took place on December 19.
The much anticipated Christmas
Concert was a total success and
everyone had a blast!
VHS Junior, Mikalah Greer
said, “I always love playing at the
Christmas Concert because it gives us
an oppurtunity as a band to play great,
cheerful music.”
This was the first time that Mr.
Newbold accompanied the band by
playing his guitar.
Mr. Newbold said, “I really
enjoyed playing with the band and I
am hoping to do it more often.”
Mr. Newbold does not only teach
Mr. Newbold rocked it out alongside his band class at the annual Christmas Concert. He
also rocked out his argyle sweater!
band, he also teaches Pep Band,
Marching Band, and Guitar. “I really
have a passion for music, and I look
forward to helping kids learn to love
music as I do,” Mr. Newbold stated.
The VHS band has two concerts
every year. The next one will occur
in the Spring. Mr. Newbold said,
“The Spring Concert is always my
favorite because it has a nice variety
of complex music and we have a lot
of time to prepare for it.”
Marching Band and Pep Band
have been very active this year as well.
They participate by playing at games
to support our VHS teams, and by
performing and marching in parades.
The new year will bring many
more oppurtunities for the VHS Band!
The VHS Band put on a great performance at the annual Christmas Concert. They really
let their holiday spirit shine through!
VHS Life Skills class going for the gold
By Brea Abner
Here at Vienna High School a
group of our students partcipate in an
annual Special Olympic meet against
the rest of the district. Our entire Life
Skills class takes pride in prepping for
their competitions.
Four VHS students won medals at
the event. Kala Shaneyfelt, who won
a bronze medal, Kaydee Parini and
Gary Henson , who both won silver
medals, and Maleia Evans, who won
a gold medal.
The Special Olympics were held
on October 4th at the Herrin Christian
Church, and were focused on
Volleyball. There were 38 attendees,
although not all actually participated.
Depending on age or gender,
three to seven kids take part in the
group event. During the events, the
kids taking part are graded on over
hand passes, underhand passes,
demonstration of their ability to serve,
and how far the the ball is in bounds.
The Life Skills teachers and
assistants are very proud of their
students and the support the school and
community are giving. “The kids are
working very hard and are enjoying
every minute as they prepare for each
event,” said Life Skills teacher, Mrs.
Hunsaker with a wide smile.
Mrs. Hunsaker also mentioned,
“It is great to see how much interest in
Special Olympics there is this year.”
The next event the Life Skills
class will compete in is the Track and
Field Special Olympics in April, so as
the Life Skills continue on with their
meets, make sure to keep supporting
our Special Olympics team!
The VHS Life Skills students who medaled at the Special Olympics. Pictured from left to
right are Maleia Evans, Kala Shaneyfelt, Gary Henson, and Kaydee Parini.
Students wrap up 2013 by giving back to the community
By Megan Chruszczyk
Mrs. Trover’s class gave back to
the community this holiday season by
donating presents to 15 individuals.
The class of only six students
raised a grand total of $1,754 from
donations made by local businesses.
The class set up donation cans and the
students individually helped out in
collecting the money.
The 15 people to whom they
donated gifts weren’t the only ones
who were given something from
this experience. The students who
donated the presents were given
personal fulfillment.
The class members said that they
could connect with the individuals
they donated to because they can
personally relate to how those people
must feel.
The students said they felt really
excited about being able to have this
experience and appreciated getting the
opportunity to help.
“I enjoyed brightening a kid’s day
and felt I had really done something
good. I will never forget the look on
their faces when they saw all of the
presents,” Junior Isaac Vaughn stated.
He added, “We couldn’t have
done it without the help and support
of the community and all of the hard
work the class put into this cause.”
The class felt it was good to get
out of the classroom and see the
community. They also feel that VHS
should participate in more acts of
helping out in the community.
Juniors Angel Sparrow, Justin Nance, Jesse Cannon, and Isaac Vaughn were a few of the students who helped raise money to purchase
the Christmas gifts.
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Lady Eagles soar their way into 2014
January 2013
By Cassidy Stout
The Lady Eagles kicked off their
2013-2014 season November 18
with the annual Marion invitational
tournament.
They started the tournament in a
positive way with a 64-46 win over
Marion. Maranda Chance supplied
the Lady Eagles with 23 points
in addition to Cassidy Stout’s 14
points.
The following night, Vienna
put up a fight against Carterville
but came up short, losing 47-59.
Thursday night ended in a loss to
Herrin, and the tournament ended
Saturday after Vienna’s loss to
Benton.
The Massac County Patriots
traveled to Vienna on December
2 to start the regular season. After
a tough game, the Lady Eagles
came out with a loss. On December
12, the Lady Eagles ventured to
Cobden and came out on top.
The first Conference game was
played on December 14 against
the Fairfield Lady Mules. The
Lady Eagles came out victorious,
resulting in a 1-0 record to kick off
the Conference.
“We did really well against
Fairfield. I’m anxious to see how
we do in the rest of the conference
games,” said senior Jami Shipley.
This is her third year playing
basketball at VHS.
In the following week, the
team played two more conference
games, resulting in two losses
against Johnston City and Hamilton
County. The Lady Eagles received
a victory that same week against
the Meridian Lady Bobcats.
December 26-30, the Herrin
The Vienna Lady Eagles basketball team: Back row from left to right: Seniors Allison Browning, Maranda Chance, Allison Penrod,
Cassidy Stout, Junior Megan McCuan, Senior Desiree Walter, Sophomore Makayla Rice, Junior Meighan Smith, Senior Haley
Edwards, Freshmen Rachel Kindhart and Alena Cowsert. Front row: Juniors Rebecca Reeder and Courtney Sanders, Senior Jami
Shipley, Sophomore Audra Bullock, and Sophomore Natalie Keeling.
Holiday Hoops tournament took
place, where the Lady Eagles
played a total of five games. At the
end of the tournament, Vienna had
two wins and three losses.
During the tournament, senior
Maranda Chance obtained 1,000
points. She was presented with a
basketball with her name written
on it during one of the games.
On January 11, the girls played
Carmi White County and came out
victorious. They will begin playing
in the Eldorado Lady Eagle Classic
on January 20. Come out and
Senior Maranda Chance obtained her 1,000th point during the Herrin Holiday Hoops
support your Lady Eagles!
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Vienna Eagles hoops team takes flight into 2014
By Trevon Crittendon
On November 25th through the
30th, Vienna High School hosted
the 15th annual Vienna Classic
Tournament. The Eagles came
in 3rd place beating the Carrier
Mills Wildcats and the Centruy
Centurions, while losing to the
Massac County Patriots and the
Meridian Bobcats.
Vienna’s starting sophomore
center, Zachryn Moore, made
the All-Tourney team with an
impressive 31 point game against
the Carrier Mills Wildcats.
The Eagles played the Cobden
Apple Knockers on December 28th
and won by a 12 point margin. The
final score was 70-58, and once
again sophomore Zachryn Moore
had an outstanding game with 20
points.
On December 17th, the Eagles
secured an impressive win against
the Pope County Pirates. The final
score was 62-18, and sophomore
Jarrod Wiggs added to the win with
five 3-pointers, coming close to the
The Vienna Eagles Baskeball team: Back row from left to right: Senior Blake Crain, Sophomore Ryan Bradley, Juniors Kevin Penrod,
Wyatt Robinson, Jamee Cole, Austin Krelo, Senior Tyler Sullivan. Front row: Junior Quinnton Bent, Sophomore Zachryn Moore,
Senior Trenton Lowery, Sophomore Jarrod Wiggs, Senior Lucas Wright, and Junior Nathan Gearing.
school record of eight 3-pointers in
a game.
The Eagles played Hamilton
County on December 13th. The Lowery dunked for his first time on
Eagles lost 45-39 and became 3-3 a fast break.
for the season. Senior Trenton
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Student goes above and beyond to help others
By. Robert Freed and Taylour Daubert
From community service at
home to communities beyond,
VHS Senior Emily Harris spends
much of her time volunteering to
help others.
One place Emily volunteers at
is Hillview Nursing Home. She said
she really enjoys making others
happy and she wants to touch
their lives. Emily said, “There is no
greater feeling then knowing you’re
making a positive difference in
other people lives.”
Emily said she loves putting
smiles on the residents’ faces, as she
paints their nails, plays board games
with them, and listens to what they
have to say.
After high school, Emily plans
to attend Shawnee Community
College to study Cosmetology and
in time, open her own salon.
During the holiday season
Emily decided to give soldiers that
are away from home for the holidays
a Christmas card to make them feel
they are loved and remembered.
The cards were sent to Capitol
January 2013
Heights, Maryland where they
are then shipped to our very own
Heroes for the holidays.
“I thought it was a really fun
idea and it would be nice seeing as
the time of year to give back,” said
Emily of the experience.
Emily plans to get involved in
more volunteer service soon. Emily
plans on continuing volunteering
after high school. “Volunteering
helps me keep going; it brings me Senior Emily Harris holds holiday cards
ready to mail off to deployed soldiers.
too much joy to not do it,” she said.
Students voice their Eagle Spirit
By Markayla Johnson
Several students at VHS
displayed their Eagle Spirit by
utilizing their voices at home
basketball and volleyball games.
The “Voice of the Eagles” are
students who announce the line
ups, what positions the players
play, and the coaches and referees
during volleyball and basketball
seasons.
Tryouts are held early in the
school year and are open to any
VHS student who wants to try out
for the Voice of the Eagles and to
sing the national anthem.
This year’s Voice of the Eagles
is done by Juniors Chelsea Mook
and Megan McCuan, and Senior
Trenton Lowery.
The National Anthem is sung
by Freshmen Amelia Rogers and
Hannah Loyd, Sophomore Kyle
McCloskey and Senior Ashton
Loyd.
Senior Ashton Loyd has been
part of Voice of the Eagles since her
freshman year. She commented,
“I’m sad for this come to a close,
but I’ve had a blast these past four
years with the Voice of the Eagles”.
The Voice of the Eagles 2013-2014 team. From L to R pictured is: Sophomore Kyle McCloskey, Junior
Chelsea Mook, Freshman Amelia Rogers, Senior Trenton Lowery, Freshman Hannah Loyd, and Junior
Megan McCuan. Not pictured: Senior Ashton Loyd.
Avery Kerley showcases his talent with the Kentucky GSA
By Cassidy Stout
VHS senior Avery Kerley is
showcasing his musical talent
at the Kentucky Governor’s
School for Arts (GSA).
The school hosted an event
at the Etcetera Coffee House
in Paducah, Kentucky on
November 23. Avery was one
of the local students asked to
play with them.
Local musicians were asked
to play different songs for the
event. Local drama students
read poetry and short stories
throughout the event.
Avery played his guitar at
the event. “I have been playing
the guitar since I was 5 years
old. I love it,” says Avery.
The Kentucky GSA is a three
week program for students with
artistic and musical interests.
Dancers, actors, art students,
and creative writers are among
some of the types of students
that attend.
“I had an awesome time at
the coffee house event. It was
amazing, almost as amazing as
Batman,” says Avery.
At the event, Avery played
three songs; “Classical Gas”
by Mason Williams, “Time
of Your Life” by Green Day,
and a traditional “Spanish
Malengueño”. Avery plays the
cello and the guitar.
Avery hopes to continue
working with the Kentucky
GSA and participate in more of Senior Avery Kerley practices his guitar for an event with the Kentucky GSA.
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January 2013
Pep Club kicks off the year with a bang
By Dylan Graves
VHS started off the year with
a bang, starting with the Marion
Invitional Tournament which was
held Nov. 18-23. The Pep Club
was at every game supporting their
Lady Eagles as they battled their
way through the tournament.
The Pep Club did various things
on different nights such as, camo
night, spirit night, and swag night.
Pep Club advisor Mrs. Palmer
said, “I am very pleased with the
way the students are coming out
and supporting all the athletics this
year”.
The next event that was a big
hit for the VHS Pep Club was the
Turkey Tourney hosted by VHS.
The Pep Club once again
showed their dominance over
everyone else, showing their
support for their soaring Eagles.
The members did a variety of
dress-ups again to help support
their Eagles. They consisted of
camo night, swag night, old geezer
night, and spirit night.
Pep club member Justin
Tanner said, “My favorite night
was dressing up as old people. I
thought the whole tournament was
a good turn-out for the Pep club to
Pep Club leaders Justin Tanner and Christian Dahncke are getting the VHS Pep Club
crazy for the game.
show off their school spirit.”
The Pep club this year has
already had a huge turn out at both
the girls and the boys tournaments.
“Our Pep Club is great every year
and I’m very proud of our students
that come to support their school,”
said Mrs. Palmer.
The Pep Club is looking forward
to the games and tournaments, and
helping to support their Vienna
Eagles, including during the
upcoming Eldorado tournament.
Pep club member Trevon
Crittendon stated, “I am pumped to
go up and support all our girls at the
Eldorado Tournament this year.”
The Eagles Mascot suits up to cheer on
the his fellow Eagles.
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January 2013
Scholar Bowl starts of the year undefeated
By Damion Wheaton
Vienna Scholar Bowl has
started the year off great as they
are undefeated after their first two
matches of the season! They plan
to continue their win streak as they
head to the mid-way point of the
season.
Scholar Bowl is an expanding
sport that grows bigger and bigger
each year here at VHS, coached
by Vienna’s very own Mr. Giffin,
who also teaches Physical Science,
Chemistry, Physics, and a college
level class BIO 115.
Mr. Giffin explains, “Scholar
Bowl is a competition where two
teams from different schools answer
questions on topics such as Math,
Science, Literature, and History.
When a team answers a question
correctly they score points, and
whoever has the most points after
24 questions wins the match.”
Mr. Giffin has been the Scholar
Scholar Bowl team 2013-2014. Pictured from L to R Back Row Shane Cowsert, Bryce Shoemaker, Lucas Wright, Noah Bain,
Trenton Lowery, Randy Reeder, Tyson Dalton, Coach John Giffin. Front Row, Desiree Walter, Nick Myers, Avery Kerley, Breanna
Abner, Meighan Smith.
Bowl coach here at Vienna for 10 the team.
and beat the Century Centurions by
years. He said that each year gets
The VHS Scholar Bowl team has forfeit due to a lack of players by
better and better as more kids join beat the Goreville Blackcats at home Century.
Questions with the Captain - The Illustrious Shane Cowsert
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is
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times of need and I lead them to
the best of my ability. Actually I’m
just the guy who sits in the middle.
D.W.- What are your expectations
for the rest of this year?
S.C- The team shall claim glory
upon the defeats of our foes. We
will bring honor and glory to
the whole school when we take
victory. We will not back down, we
will not go quietly into the night.
D.W.- How many people make
up a Scholar Bowl team.
S.C.- The team consists of five battle
hardened Scholars and a plethora of
equally impressive alternates. Each
one has the reflexes of a cheetah,
and the velocity of a shark with
the intelligence to rival Einstein
himself. They have never known
defeat and they never plan to.
D.W.- What do you hope
to improve on this year?
S.C.- I would like to obliterate our
opponents to where they never
want to face us again.
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January 2013
VHS students make worshiping a hobby
By Taylor Bundren
VHS Junior Shelby Linaweaver
and Freshman Alysha Mott make
up half of their band, Crossover.
Shelby and Alysha both attend
Simpson Baptist Church, and
their pastor, David Michael Webb,
helped them start the band. At
first, Shelby and Alysha were the
only members, but soon after they
decided to add more instruments.
The newer additions, Derrick
Linaweaver and Miranda Mathis,
add drums and bass guitar to the
sound. Both Derrick and Miranda
will be VHS freshmen next year.
Derrick Linaweaver came up
with their band name to represent
to transition of sinners crossing
over into new bodies of Christ.
Crossover has played at
Rekindlings, youth rallies, and also
at the 2013 Stonefort Reunion.
Crossover is also scheduled to play
at Awakening the Spirit Youth Rally
hosted at VHS.
Band member Shelby said,
“Being in Crossover is a lot of
work, but I love to take my mind
off the world. It’s amazing to have
the opportunity to worship and lead
others through the music to God.”
Freshman
Alysha
Mott
said, “Crossover is an amazing
opportunity to share God’s love
with others. I can worship with all
my brothers and sisters in Christ.
God uses me to bring glory to
Him through music. God also
uses Crossover to show me things
about myself as well. I pray that
Christ continues to use me through
music!”
Crossover looks forward to
continuing their music for many VHS Junior Shelby Linaweaver and Freshman Alysha Mott often practice the Gospel
years to come.
through music along with their fellow band members Derrick Linaweaver and Miranda
Mathis.
VHS sophomore speaks at local church rekindling
By Rachael Ren
Vienna High School Sophomore
Taylor Bundren, was recently a guest
speaker at a local rekindling held at
Vienna First Methodist Church.
Taylor has been asked to speak at
several events, the most recent being
the Rekindling Service.
Taylor spoke for thirty minutes
about faith in God and gave many
references from the Bible, herself,
and others who have walked with
Christ. She even quoted Drew Brees,
saying, “If Christ brought you to it,
he can bring you through it.”
The “Rekindle the Fire” service
was organized by Alan Milligan of
Eagle House Ministries. It is a nondenominational service made of up
of various youth groups in Southern
Illinois. Each church takes turns
hosting the service for local area
youth groups.
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Rekindlings typically have singers,
speakers, games, and refreshments
for after the service. All local
churches are invited to attend and
bring their youth groups.
Taylor said, “I am really blessed
to have had this opportunity. I loved
talking about what faith means to
me, and Christ has definitely given
me a great chance to share his great
love with others.”
VHS Sophomore Taylor Bundren spoke
at a local rekindling held at Vienna First
Methodist Church.
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VHS students and
teacher spread Christ’s
love through missions
By Taylor Bundren
Fellowship Baptist Church of
Vienna organized a mission trip
down to Clay City, Kentucky, on
October 11 through October 14.
They delivered Love Bundles and
clothes to the ministry Children’s
Lifeline to be shipped to Haiti.
Ten VHS students went with
the church: Natalie Chambless,
Rachael Ren, Nellda Stevers, Sarah
Allen, Kathryn Jones, McKenzie
Smith, Meighan Smith, Julie
Allen, Tia McLaughlin, and Tara
McLaughlin. Mr. Stafford was one
of the leaders that orchestrated the
whole event.
The mission team delivered
Haiti Love Bundles and clothes
that were sent from Fellowship
Baptist. They also organized Love
Bundles from across the country in
the Lifeline warehouse on Saturday
and Sunday. When the clothes and
Bundles were more organized, they
were piled onto large pallets to be
sent to Haiti, along with medical
supplies.
Freshman McKenzie Smith
loved going on the trip. She said,
“My favorite part was organizing
the Love Bundles because I knew
that what I was holding would
make the people in Haiti happy. I
also loved hearing a devotion that
talked about how the only good
works you can do is when your
heart is centered on Christ.”
Friday the team drove the six
hours to Clay City. On Saturday
they worked at the warehouse for
about four hours, then went out in
their free time to the Suspension
Bridge.
On Sunday the group worked
at the warehouse again. After that,
the group went to Natural Bridge
Skylift. They rode up on a lift to
the top of Pine Mountain on the sky
lift and then picnicked.
Monday was the missions
team’s last day in Clay City. The
group went to the Lost River, an
underground
river attraction,
and then headed home. Saturday
through Monday, the group listened
to five different devotional talks
that inspired them and reminded
them all about where the focus
really is: on Christ.
Sophomore Natalie Chambless
said, “I loved hearing all of
the devotions, and I was really
encouraged by all of the different
talks. It was a really inspiring trip.”
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Homecoming Candidates (continued from page 1)
Jessica Buchan Maranda Chance Cassidy Stout
Jessica has no idea what she
wants to do after high school but
hopes to have a career helping the
disabled.
When asked about how she felt
about being chosen to be a part of
the Homecoming court, Jessica
said “Well, I don’t want to wear a
dress... but I was shocked! I didn’t
know I had any chance so I didn’t
know how to respond. Now that I
think about it, the opportunity is
really cool.”
Jessica’s hobbies are eating,
sleeping, and partying. Okay, not
really the partying. Jessica says she
isn’t very sociable outside of school
but she enjoys hiking and playing
ping pong. One thing people might
not know about Jessica is that she
taught her dog Isis to untie her
shoes for her.
Jessica’s sponsor is Mrs.
Bradley.
After high school, Maranda
plans on playing basketball and
softball at SIC while participating
in the nursing program.
Maranda said she feels
incredibly
honored
and
is
very excited to be a part of the
Homecoming court.
Outside of school, Maranda
enjoys time with friends, playing
basketball, and playing softball.
Maranda’s deepest darkest
secret is that she is terribly afraid
of crickets!
and become a dietician after high
school.
Cassidy said that she is very,
very excited to be on the court
and was blown away when she
learned that she was voted on to the
Homecoming court.
Although Cassidy’s free time
is cut short with all the sports she
plays, she does very much enjoy
reading and spending time with
friends and family. One thing many
people don’t know about Cassidy is
that she is terrified of frogs.
She wishes luck to all the
classes during Homecoming week
and wants everyone to get involved
and have fun with it.
Cassidy’s sponsor is Mrs.
Clayton.
Christian Dahncke Lucas Hogan Nicholas Myers
wants to pursue an education in
sports medicine and play some level
of college baseball.
Christian wants to thank anyone
who votes for him and wants his
class to know that it’s an honor to
represent them.
Outside of school, Christians
loves to hunt, fish, and LARP.
One thing people may not know
about Christian is that he has a weak
spot for cats. In 20 years, you’ll
probably find Christian chilling in his
apartment with four dozen cats.
Christian’s sponsor is Mr. Palmer.
plans on buying into his father’s
pest control company.
When he found out he was on
the Homecoming court, Luke felt
honored and says that it fills him
with a great sense of pride.
Luke doesn’t get much time to
explore hobbies because he works at
Dairy Queen and also works for his
dad’s pest control company. Luke’s dirty little secret is that
he thoroughly enjoyed the movie
Magic Mike.
Luke’s sponsor is Mr. Waters.
with that, or teaching computers.
Nick says that when he was
chosen to be on the court he was
blown away and incredibly thankful.
Outside of school, Nick works
at Dairy Queen, and either hangs out
with friends or plays video games
with them.
One thing he wants everyone
to know is that he does not actually
have an obsession with cats, and the
cat shirts are just funny to wear.
Nick’s sponsor is Mr. Stafford.
January 2013
Desiree Walter
at SCC and transfer to a university
where she can get a Bachelor’s
Degree in nursing or education.
When asked, Desiree said that
being a part of Homecoming is very
exciting and that this senior class is
the best that anyone could ask for.
Desiree said that she has no life
out of school with all the clubs and
activities she does.
Desiree’s sponsor is Mr. Riepe.
Justin Tanner
After high school, Justin wants
to trademark his cereal brand and
purchase an island. In actuality, Justin
doesn’t know what he wants to do after
high school.
Justin is incredibly thankful for
being voted on to the court.
Justin’s hobbies include riding four
wheelers, swimming, hanging out with
friends, and misspelling words.
Justin claims that there isn’t much
that people don’t know about him.
Justin’s sponsor is Mrs. Holhubner.
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Located: 1550 St. Rt. 146 East
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January 2013
Top Things to Do on a Snow Day
By Taylour Daubert and Brianna Sori
Julie Allen: I am a severe
nerd. So, I like to sleep
in and have a movie
marathon with my overly
obese cat. Drinking very
indulgent hot chocolate
and reading a book makes
it even better.
Caton Ralph: Sleep in
and not go to school.
Sometimes, I embark on
journeys with my closest
of friends and catch up on
some video game time. For
those days without power,
I sometimes read.
Taylor Bundren: Curled up
Mrs. Bradley: I like to
watch movies, play board in a warm blanket with my
dearest pal, Netflix.
games, and do puzzles with
my kids.
Patrick Harner: Duck
Sabrina Hinkle: .Sleep in
hunting or deer hunting.
until 3 in the afternoon
then lie on the couch and
watch TV.
Amanda Ferguson: My
favorite way to spend a
Dustin Newbold: Sliding
snow day is to watch TV
around in the ice covered all day and eat whenever I
parking lot in a truck.
please.
Brian Jones: My favorite
way to spend a snow
day is frolicking. There
are a myriad of ways this
frolicking can manifest
itself. Sometimes I
frolic about the house.
Sometimes I frolic in the
snow. Sometimes, I even
frolic using my Jeep in the
snow. It doesn’t matter
where the frolicking
happens exactly, just as
long as it is not at school.
Austin Goines: Going
to make some money
clearing driveways and
sidewalks. Then going out
and building snowmen
with my younger brothers
Samantha Gray: On snow
days, I enjoy building snow
forts and having snowball
wars with my dad. When
we finally get cold, we go
inside for hot chocolate
and we play video games
Quin Colson: I like to go
on adventures with my
puppy.
Beth Palmer: Hanging
out with my little lady,
Madeline.
Matthew Williams:
Work on my Matt’s Hats
Corporation.
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Facials and Spray Tan by Grace
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Vienna, Illinois 62995 Owner-Stylist
(618) 658-2613
705 N. First Street
Vienna, IL 62995
618-658-2311
www.baileyfh.com
Rusty’s
Home Center
For all of your home
improvement needs!
418 E. Davie St.
Anna, IL. 62906
Phone: 618-833-2101
Fax: 618-833-4166
505 E. Vine St. P.O. Box 6
Vienna, IL. 62995
Phone: 618-658-3761
Fax: 618-658-9152
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Santa gives a holly jolly Christmas
January 2013
We asked student and teachers what their favorite gift for Chirstmas was this year and here are a few of their responses:
Page by: Amber Agin
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The Secret Garden
“We Deliver”
209 N 1st Street
Vienna, IL 62995
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 4:30
Saturday
9:00 - 1:00
Telephone:
658-9215
Owner: Shelia Harper
Page 18 VHS hashtags of 2013
The Talon
By McKenzie Mattox and Megan Chruszczyk
#snowballfight2013
#noschooldecember
#ISACtuesday
#rudeslifelessons
#goatsontheroof
#boyd4halloween
#randomboilwaterorders
#rudescatstories
#staffordscornyjokes
#rudessweaters
#trivialpursuit
#barracuda
#opencampus
#hallwayfieldtrip
#daggum
#icant
#catobsession
#pickleball
#senioritisfodayz
#senioritisproblems
#senioritisisreal
#noschooljanuary?
#4monthstilGraduation
#4monthstilfreedom
#senioritis
January 2013
6 Apps. to pass High School
By Dylan Graves
iStudiez Pro
Studious
iStudiez Pro is a student’s
best friend, with great
ways to manage classes,
assignments, deadlines,
and more.
myHomework
Gives you an online teacher to
help with your homework. It
has a homework planner, class
schedule, and a homework
calendar.
iformulas
Studious app allows you to use your
smartphone to quickly and easily
keep track of all your assignments
and upcoming tests.
Evernote
The program saves all
your thoughts, notes,
recipes, photos whatever
you upload into the cloud
so that you can get to
them from your computer,
smartphone, tablet, or
really anywhere you have
an Internet connection.
And for the teachers
TeacherPal
The iFormulas app is
for students taking a
math class and need
help remembering which
formula to plug into the
equation.
#linedancing
Teacher Pal helps you enter
grades, attendance and
behavioral comments right
into your iphone.
Jon A. Simmons
Auctioneer
(618) 658-8030
Vienna, IL
Real Rehab & Fitness
Johnson County Supervisor
of Assessments
Physical
Therapy
Business
658-8010
658-8144
Water Aerobics
Full Fitness
Center
Swimming Pool
811 N. 1st Street
Vienna, IL
Office Located in Courthouse Annex
Residence
658-2605
Fax
658-4209
Have a safe and prosperous year!
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January 2013
Homecoming Crossword Puzzle
By Amber Agin and Brianna Sori
1
3
4
5
7
6
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
16
15
17
Answers on Page 23
Vienna, IL
Student ID days
Get $1 off a footlong or $.50
off a 6 inch sandwich
When you show your valid student ID
Norris Auto Body
Insurance Work
2
Clues:
Down:
1. Winners of 2013 Lip Syncs
2. Most important factor in
Homecoming week
3. The use of this product is
banned from Tug ‘o War
4. Many guys can be found
wearing these during
Homecoming Week
6. Be sure to wear good shoes
for this Homecoming activity
7. Yearly Homecoming battle
cry
12. Homecoming Queen of 2012
13. Homecoming King of 2013
Across:
3. Vienna’s best Eminem
impersonator
5. Best part of the day during
Homecoming week
8. Sophomore class color
9. Each Homecoming candidate
is required to make one of
these each year
10. Freshmen class color
11. Notorious victors of
Homecoming week
14. Wackiest day during
Homecoming week
15. Funniest Lip Sync group
each year
16. Homecoming occurs during
this season
17. Most anticipated activity of
Homecoming week
(618) 658-9597
6685 U.S. Highway 45 N.
Vienna, Illinois
www.wesleyscustom.com
Professional Quality Graphics,
Murals, Lettering, & Signage
Congratulations to All the
King and Queen Candidates
Body Repair
Custom Paint
298 May Ave.
Buncombe, IL
(618) 658-2800
Remember Primary Election is March
18th
Robin Harper-Whitehead
Johnson County Clerk/Recorder & Election Authority Since 1994
117 N 5th Street - PO Box 96
Vienna IL 62995-0096
618-658-3611 or 618-967-9528
618-658-9665 Fax
Illinois Assc of County Clerk/Recorder of the Year 2009
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Spotlights
Makayla Holder
January 2013
Page by Brea Abner and Markayla Johnson
Freshman
Tayler Chance
Sophomore
Alexa Harper
If you could live anywhere, where would it
be?
I would live in Ireland because I have always
been fascinated with it.
What’s the dumbest thing you’ve ever done?
Running into a door that I thought was open.
What TV show do you think you should be
on?
“Spongebob,” because my math class and
Mrs. H say I would be Sandy.
What is the theme song to your life?
“Help is on the Way” by Rise Against
If you won the lottery, what would be the first
thing you would buy?
Donate money to Hemophilia Preferred Care
(HPC) and Cardinal Glennon Hospital since
they’ve done so much for my family and me.
What is your worst habit?
Biting my lips.
be?
Tunnel Hill. I like where live!
I jumped off my mule and just so happened to
break both of my arms.
on?
“Heartland,” because I would get along with
Amy just fine!
“Cowgirls Don’t Cry” by Brooks and Dunn.
If you won the lottery, what would be the
first thing you would buy?
A ranch so all my bum friends could live on it!
Hanging out with Jacob, Tyler, Dylan and
Dusty!
be?
New York City because I love the city.
Tried to open the automatic garage door when
it was frozen... it broke.
on?
“Law & Order: SVU,” because I am obsessed
with it.
“This Girl is on Fire” by Alicia Keys because
with my hair it seems appropriate.
If you won the lottery, what would be the
first thing you would buy?
A lifetime supply of books and coffee.
Waiting until last minute to do my laundry.
Junior
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Matthew McCorquodale
Spotlights
January 2013
Page by Brea Abner and Markayla Johnson
Cordell Bundren
Wyatt Robinson
Sophomore
Junior
be?
I don’t think I could live anywhere else but here
in Vienna.
When I was driving my John Deere Gator, hit a
bump, and caught some air.
What TV show do you think you should be on
and why?
“Mud Lovin’ Rednecks” because I like to go
mudding whenever I can.
“Country Boy Can Survive,” by Hank Williams.
If you won the lottery what would be the first
Farm equipment so I could help keep the farming
tradition alive in my family.
I get defensive when people ask me simple
questions.
be?
California because there are beaches and good
weather year round.
I was playing with a knife and sliced my finger
sophomore year right after saying, “There’s no
way I’ll cut my finger.”
on?
“16 and Pregnant.” Don’t worry about it.
“Nice Guys Finish Last.”
A plane ticket to Africa and start traveling the
world from there.
I procrastinate way too much.
Freshman
be?
Florida because the weather is usually sunny.
I rode a rip-stick on the top of a house.
on?
“Family Guy” because I do stupid things like
Peter.
“Lose Yourself” by Eminem.
I would buy all of the Little Caesars pizza stores
because their food is great.
Calling Gwen “Anna”.
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Harmon Autoglass
A Glass Doctor Company
John R Kreuter
Contact Information:
(618) 658-2222
1003 West Vine St Suite
Phone: (618) 658-3191
618-658-2000
Mailing Address:
PO Box 246
Vienna, IL 62995
Fax: (618) 658-5007
Goddard’s
Auto Body Inc.
Ben Adams
865 Old Rte, 146 Loop
24 Hour Towing
Tires
Auto Sales
Alignments
Family owned and operated since 1974
Randy Spurlock
809 N. 1st Street, P.O. Box 335
Vienna, IL 62995
Office Phone:
(618) 658-2881
0910-005
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Senior Spotlights
Page by Markayla Johnson and Brea Abner
January 2013
Dallas Lammers
Jami Shipley
Jami Paisley
Sarah Allen
If you could live anywhere,
where would it be?
Florida, because it always stays
warm there.
What’s the dumbest thing you’ve
ever done?
Ha... Which time?
What TV show do you think you
should be on?
“World’s Dumbest,” because I do
some stupid stuff.
What is the theme song to your
life?
“Chillin’ in the Backwoods.”
If you won the lottery what
would be the first thing you
would buy?
‘71 Chevy Chevelle or a ‘98
Skyline.
Looking for the clutch in an
automatic.
where would it be?
Puerto Rico because I love beaches
and sunny weather.
ever done?
Ehh...want some bread?
should be on?
“The Voice,” because I am a great
singer.
life?
I’m not really sure.
would buy and why?
A lot of cats! I love cats!
I’m constantly messing with my
hair.
where would it be?
California, because I hate the cold
weather.
ever done?
Not come to VHS sooner.
should be on?
“Blue Mountain State,” because I
think it would be fun.
life?
“Eye of the Tiger.”
would buy?
I would buy my grandparents and
parents a new house.
Biting my nails.
where would it be?
Ireland, because the nature there
is beautiful and Irish accents are
cool.
ever done?
Freshman year I skipped PE and
hid in the bathroom all hour. Mrs.
Palmer caught me and gave me a
detention
should be on?
“The Office,” because I feel like I
could relate with the characters.
life?
“The Fool on the Hill” by the
Beatles.
would buy?
A time machine because all of my
favorite bands are either dead or
not bands anymore, and I would
love to see them in concert.
I crack my knuckles, toes, and
wrists.
This -N- That McDonald’s
Flower and Gift Shop
Plush Animals
Flowers
707 E Vine St.
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-7086
(618) 658-9776
Vienna, IL
Tuxedo Rentals
Look for the
multicolored building
at the intersection!
Balloons
Wednesdays are $.99 Big Macs!
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January 2013
Most memorable moments of 2013
By Amber Agin and Brianna Sori
Take a walk down memory lane while skimming over the top most
memorable milestones from this past year......
VHS’ Top Moments of 2013
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Mr. Harner’s attempt at the Harlem Shake surprises students.
VHS doubled Mrs. Palmer’s donation goal for Hoops for Heart.
The Boyds took over the hallways of VHS for Halloween.
Senior Class of 2013 pranked Mr. Harner by posting his truck on
Craigslist as if it were for sale.
VHS Travel Club took their first annual trip to Puerto Rico.
Garret Mott was the first VHS golfer to qualify for State.
Mr. Riepe kissed a pig during an assembly.
VHS staff gains three new teachers.
VHS teachers host a Pickle Ball Tournament.
Vienna and Goreville Spirit Squad combined so both schools can represent and cheer on the football players during each game.
Top Media Mess Ups of 2013
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Top popular songs of 2013
1. “Wrecking Ball,” Miley Cyrus
2. “Royal,” Lorde
3. “Roar,” Katy Perry
4. “The Fox,” Ylvis
5. “Story of My Life,” One Direction
6. “Wake Me Up,” Avicii
7. “Blurred Lines,” Robin Thicke
8. “We Can’t Stop,” Miley Cyrus
9. “Applause,” Lady Gaga
10. “Here’s to Never Growing Up,” Avril Lavigne
11. “Mirrors,” Justin Timberlake
12. “We Are Never Getting Back Together,” Taylor Swift
Miley Cyrus’ performance of “We Can’t Stop” at the Video Music Awards. (VMA’s)
Beyoncé lip syncing “The National Anthem” on Inauguration day.
Justin Bieber offends a fan during a face-to-face confrontation.
Paula Dean was fired from “The Food Network” for allegedly using an inappropriate derogatory term.
Phil Robertson was fired from the Duck Dynasty because A&E disapproved of his religious standpoint during an interview.
Former childhood idol, Amanda Bynes, slanders many celebrities on Twitter.
Robin Thicke’s song “Blurred Lines” attracts a lot of attention, most of which is negative and disapproving of the song’s meaning.
Drive-up Open
Monday-Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Crossword Puzzle Answers
1.
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3.
4.
6.
7.
12.
13.
Down
Juniors
Participation
Hairspray
Booty Shorts
Tug ’o War
Victory
Edwards
Rockwell
3.
5.
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Across
Holhubner
Noon Activities
Pink
Skit
Green
Seniors
Crazy Day
Teachers
Winter
Lip Syncs
Lobby Open
Monday-Thursday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Blizzards
January 2013
Novelties
Soft Serve
Royal Treats
Student Special
Cheeseburger, Fries, and
a Drink
$3.75!
Sundaes
“DQ Something Different”
Come in and see your friends at DQ!

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