Issue 6 - Vienna High School
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Issue 6 - Vienna High School
Volume 9, Issue 6 Vienna High School April 2003 Vienna, Illinois “Acting Out” is a Big Success “Acting Out,” the 2002-2003 drama club production ran on Thursday, March 20 for the high school, and for the public and grade school audiences on Friday. The play’s scenario began in a drama classroom, whose teacher didn’t show up for class. The students, who were working on improv activities, begin giving descriptive monologues. They range from the class nerd, who dreams of living in a 50’s sitcom, to the “jock” who wishes that his parents wouldn’t embarrass him at ballgames, to the quiet “goth” girl who tells the story of her past. At the end of the play, the students VHS students perform “Acting Out”, a play about a drama class whose teahcer doesn’t show up for class one day. find out that their teacher is hiding behind a curtain, and was watching the acts. The students learn about each other, and learn to care a little bit more about others, rather than judging on outward appearance. “Acting Out” was a big success for the drama club, and all involved. Congratulations to the cast and crew and Mr. Shumaker. Cast members Buck Bryant, Kelly Clayton, Larissa Berning, and Bobby Fairless in a flashback scene Leslie McGinnis and Kelly Clayton in a scene about parental role reversal VHS Students Attend Tech 2003 Submitted by Natalie Farmer Vienna High School students, along with students from 140 different schools statewide participated in the 12th annual “TECH 2003 - Students for the Information Age” at the Illinois State Capit ol Building in Springfield on March 19th, 2003. Students presented to visitors, including members of the Illinois State Senat e and House of Representat ives. Computer wo rkst ations in t he Capit ol Building Rotunda helped students show the change technology has made on schoolwork. Taking part in the VHS demonstration were students Natalie Farmer, Amy Clayton, and Megan Mizell, accompanied by teachers Joan Clayton and Barbara Mizell. The team showed a presentation on VHS‘s first year as an International High School. The presentation included information on International Day at VHS with pictures, and videos. The purpose of Tech 2003 is to show how Illinois is preparing student s to succeed in the Information Age. St udents demonstrated for lawmakers and the public ways technology is being used to enhance and accelerate student’s achievement in schools. The event is important because it makes the public aware of the role technology has in school and generates support for funding. Without the support of the public and the legislature, public funding for education technology is hard to find, and without it, Illinois cannot remain competitive in the global economy. Vienna High School is pleased to be selected to participate in “Tech 2003: Students for the Information Age.” Students Amy Clayton, Megan Mizell, and Natalie Farmer, shown above with Mrs. Clayton and Representative Phelps, showed their presentation on International High Schools at Tech 2003. They included useful information on how to become an International High School and pictures and video clips of our own International Day. News The Talon Volume 9 Issue 6 Page 2 April 2003 WYSE Team Does Well at Competitions by Heather Russell Too Many Snow Days! On Thursday, February 20th, 2003 the VHS WYSE Team, coached by Mr. Reichert, went to Shawnee Community College and competed in their regional competition. The team did well, bringing home several individual medals and a third place finish in the 700 student division. The WYSE Team competed in seven different subjects: math, English, biology, chemistry, physics, graphics and engineering, and computer fundamentals. Vienna took home individual medals in five of the seven subject matters. Aaron Odum received a first in English and second in biology. Maribeth Dippie received a first in physics and third in computer fundamentals. Julie Farmer tied with Maribeth and also received a third in computer fundamentals. Malcolm Obourn received a first in graphics and engineering. Jared Thompson received second in graphics and engineering. Paul Colson received a third in graphics and engineering to wrap up the sweep. All who medaled at regionals Old man winter has definitely left his mark this year. This has been one of the most active winters the surrounding area has seen in a long time. Schools around the region had to deal with the inclement conditions. In fact, the numerous amount of snow days that were taken have been nice, but having to make- up those days some time in the future won’t be as nice. From the beginning of January until March students were in school a total of two full weeks due to the bad weather. Area schools are contemplating what to do to make up missed days. Some schools have even discussed cutting into students spring break, while others are planning just to make up days at the end of the school term. One of the major complications about cutting into students spring break is that teachers and st udents alike have already planned vacations. This can make it difficult for students to miss school for a vacation. moved on to the next level at SIU on March 11th. The team also did well as a whole placing third in their division just below Anna-Jonesboro and Massac County. Although the team as a whole did not advance to the sectional competition, they did come closer than they had in years past. At the sectionals Vienna still did well. On March 11t h, Maribeth Dippie, Aaron Odum, Malcolm Obourn, Jared Thompson, and Paul Colson went to SIU to compete. All the participants did well, yet only Malcolm earned the right to advance. Malcolm placed second in the Sectional Engineering Graphics Test which gives him the right to advance on to the State Competition at University of Illinois on April 3rd. When asked how it felt to advance to state, Malcolm commented, “ It feels like being Kobe Bryant of high school academics and drafting. I only wish that Paul and JT had advanced so we could sweep the entire state graphics competition.” by Morgan Jeffress The other option the schools have is extending the school year into the summer. Most students do not like the sound of having to go later in the year but having school days added on at the end of the year will not complicate spring break and will make it easier on parents to plan vacations. As with a majority of the schools around the region, here at VHS we will be making up missed days at the end of the year. Also, as some of you might have noticed we didn’t have the regular 18 week schedule. The first nine week of classes were prolonged in order for teachers to make up missed work. We have definitely had our fair share of winter weather this year. The numerous snow days have definitely taken their toll. Making up days will be a challenge for all area schools. “A Special Brand Of Caring” 709 East Vine Street Vienna, Illinois 62995 Phone: (618) 658-6300 Fax: (618) 658-6402 Phone:(618)658-9597 6685U.S.Highway45N. Vienna,IL62995 Professional Quality Graphics, Murals, Lettering & Signage J.W. Reynolds Memorials “TheCompany You’veHeard AboutAll Your Life” Phone: 658-2911 or 1-800-526-9180 For Reservations Call 1-800-2-RAMADA Operated under franchise agreement with Ramada Limited, Inc. News The Talon Volume 9, Issue 6 Page 3 April 2003 Eagles Fair Well In Art Shows Girls Softball Starts with a Win By Kaylyn Adams By Andria Davis Recently Vienna High School students have been very successful in local art contests. On Wednesday, March 19, 2003, four students competed in the 17th Annual Pope County Art Fair. On the following day, they competed in an art show at Shawnee Community College. In the Pope County Art Fair, VHS entered fifteen pieces of work, with nine of them winning awards. Josh Aronson received a 1st and 3rd place in the Pencil Drawing Category. Isaac Taylor received a 1st place in Pencil Drawing and a 3rd place in the Charcoal Category. David Lindle received a 1st place in Pencil Drawing and a 1st place in the Pen and Ink category. Devin Gearing received a 1st place in the Charcoal Category, a 2nd place in the Water Color Category, and she also won the Best of Show for her Charcoal self-portrait. Among the high schools who competed were Marion, Carmi, Pope County, and Galatia. On March 20, 2003, Vienna High School art students competed in the Shawnee Community College Art Show. Devin Gearing did extremely well winning a 1st place in the Pencil Drawing Category, and honorable mention in Pencil Drawing, a 2nd place in Pen and Ink and a 2nd place in Painting. David Lindle also received an honorable mention the Pen and Ink category. The high schools who competed at Shawnee Community College were Massac County, Egyptian, Shawnee, Goreville, and Joppa. Vienna High School’s girl’s softball started their spring season on Friday, March 21st with a victory over Indian Creek. Indian Creek is a team that traveled from the Chigago area to play teams through out the Southern Illinois region. The girls played two games winning both, with one only taking 5 innings. The team was pumped up and ready to go, praying that the rain showers from the previous days had not soaked the field enough to get the game called off. With the work on the field by Coach Ross Hill, Coach Mark Bean, and Jerry Stafford the team was ready and able to play. The Vienna Eagles softball team recently found out they are rated ninth in the state, giving the ladies proof of how good they really are. The Vienna Eagles softball team consists of three seniors: Shannon Bean, Megan Mizell, and Kisten Martin, five juniors: Brittany Sadler, Audrey Hinton, Chelsea Blankenship, Caryn Hill, and Andria Davis, seven sophomores: Kayla White, Kaylyn Adams, Stacy Bean, Katie Ochs, Grayso n Summers, Broo ke Sadler, and Jerrah Stafford, and one freshman, Kayla Butler. All the girls have proven to be very dedicated, practicing every day and putting in full efforts, as well as, making improvements to their little weaknesses. Lots of hard practice is still essential, and the ladies have to make sure their heads are in the game and focused. The girls are enjoying the preparations for the season and Mr. Hill’s little jokes. They are all very committed and focused on the awesome season at hand. The Talon Staff John Huckelberry Tax Service 658-9252 We have Electronic Filing! Kenneth McDaniel IPE 052463 Mitchell R. Garrett IPLS 3085 Heather Russell ............................ Editor Bryan Throgmorton .......... Web Designer Andria Davis .................... Photographer Kyle Stevens.................... News Reporter Kellie Howard ................. News Reporter Morgan Jeffress ............... News Reporter Aaron Yates ..................... News Reporter Kaylyn Adams ................. News Reporter Joan Clayton .................. Faculty Advisor Vienna High School 601 N. 1st Street Vienna, IL 62995 Phone (618)658-3011 www.viennahighschool.com The Vienna High School Talon is a publiction of the VHS Desktop Publishing class. Unless otherwise stated, all articles and writings featured are the work of the students in the class. If you would like your ad to appear in The Talon, contact Joan Clayton at 658-3011. Circulation: 400 Shoemaker Construction, Inc. General Contractors Shawnee Survey & Consulting, Inc. Land Surveyors, Engineers, & Planners 104 South Fourth St. / P.O. Box 125 Phone 618-658-6065 E-mail:[email protected] Fax: 618-658-9190 “Build with Us” 695-3372 Vienna, IL The Talon Volume 9, Issue 6 News page by Kyle Stevens Page 4 April 2003 Alcohol: The Rebellion That Leads to Addiction For generations teenagers and rebellion have gone hand in hand. Many American children, when they reach a certain age, immediately begin to rebel. Whether it be rebellion from parents, from typical society, or to simply challenge authority, many teenagers feel they have the right and need to rebel. Alcohol has become the teenagers most available and entertaining form of rebellion. Simply because the legal drinking age is 21, teenagers look at alcohol as a way to break the law and to challenge authority. The added bonus of the intoxication and slight euphoria that follows after consuming alcohol only helps to further the appeal of it. However, alcohol is involved in the three-leading causes of deaths among 15 to 24 year olds. Each year 6,000 youths are killed in events linked to alcohol. Ten percent of kids who begin to use drugs, become alcohol-other-drug dependent (AOD).However, even non-addicted kids use alcohol for reasons ranging from experimentation and socialization, to a much more dangerous reason, the fact that adolescence is a difficult and turbulent time. To offset the difficulties of this time of life, many teens turn to the nulling power of alcohol and run from their problems. Such dependence among teenagers has been proven to be associated with psychiatric problems such as depression, anxiety, and antisocial personality disorders, among many other problems. Alcohol use among teens has increased through the generations. Only 27% of the graduating Class of 1975 reported to have used alcohol. In contrast to the graduating Class of 1999, which reported that 36% of them had used alcohol during their high school years. More recently, however, underage alcohol abuse has been sharply decreasing. Active parents, stiffer penalties, and the changing image of alcohol have been associated with this drop. Public awareness has prompted many parents to become more active in their children’s lives. Parents now are asking questions and having children check in, via cellular phones or pagers, which helps parents to assure their children are in a proper environment and not indulging in drugs or alcohol. Across the nation states have been lowering their legal blood alcohol levels and increasing penalties for drinking and driving. Penalties for underage drinking are now more rigid and fines are higher than ever before. These reasons have prompted many to either avoid alcohol or discontinue using it. The image of alcohol has also been changing recently. It was once considered a stage of life to party and drink. However, recent studies have show that the brain is not fully developed in the teen years, and that alcohol use damages and slows its growth. Other medical findings have shown that alcohol abuse among minors causes much more damage than previously thought. These findings, combined with the other factors, have helped to decrease underage drinking, and will probably continue to do so in the years to come. Alcoholism, by definiton, is a primary, chronic disease with genetic, psychosocial, and environ- mental factors influencing its development and manifestations. The disease is often progressive and fatal. It is characterized by continuous or periodic: impaired control over drinking, preoccupation with the drug alcohol, use of alcohol despite adverse consequences, and distortions in thinking, most notably denial. After one can admit they have become an alcoholic, they can finally begin the rehabilitation process. Alcoholism is not only an adult problem; over three million teenagers are o ut-and-o ut alocholics, and millions more have serious drinking problems. The most common and effective way to overcome alcohol abuse is through a self-help support group, accompanied with advice and support from a trained health-care professional. Family members should also be included in the rehabilitation process, because family history may be a factor in the problem, and may be necessary for successful treatment. Information used from: www.metrokc.gov; www.focusas.com; www.ncadd.org,; www.cnn.com 402-04 Court Street P.O. Box 185 Vienna, Illinois 62995 (618) 658-2011 The Talon Volume 9, Issue 6 News Page by Heather Russell Page 5 April 2003 Freshman Orientation Chalk Art by Sam Glenn Welcome VHS class of 2007! On March 4th, 2003 Vienna High School held their annual Freshman Orientation. The incoming freshman class contains a total of 76 students from the four feeder grade schools of New Simpson Hill, Vienna, Buncombe, and Cypress. The incoming freshmen were given a tour through the school by student council members. They visited Mrs. Clayton’s room in the Media Lab, Mr. Brown’s science room, Mr. Fairless’ agriculture room, Mrs. McGinnis’ home economics room, Mrs. Jones’ Spanish room, Mr. Reichert’s room, and Mr. Harner’s social studies and English room. In the classrooms the students watched skits and presentations that let them get an idea about what some of the classes here at the high school have in store for them. The incoming freshman then got their first taste of high school food during lunch here at the high school in the commons area. Finally, their day capped off when they attended an assembly where they heard the VHS pep band play and listened to members of the faculty encourage them on the next four years they will spend here at VHS. Sam Glenn came to VHS on March 7th to share with us another year of his humor and chalk art. Sam spoke to the students about four points that deal with character: having a sense of humor, responsibility, integrity, and self-control. Unlike other motivational speakers, he teaches these life lessons through hilarious true stories of his life. Yet the most anticipated part of his visit is his chalk drawing that he brings to life. The lights are dimmed except a spotlight on his canvas and he turns the colorful scribbles of chalk into an amazing work of art. Sam also was at Stand Up 2003 at Goreville High School that night to share his gift of art and funny real life stories. Sam was surrounded by the music of local bands Shuf, Seven Days, and Calling 12. Also part of the evening’s program was the Goreville YFC choir and Drama Team. Sam then took over the show and told side spliting-stories of his life, followed by his incredible chalk art. Thanks to Sam Glenn for visiting our local schools. He was a blessing to all. VHS students perform a skit to show life at VHS. Lawrence & Bean Insurance Agency “Contact us for all your insurance needs” “On the Square” Box 126, Vienna, IL 62995 (618) 658-9121 ATradition in Service Since 1981 500 E. Vine Street, Vienna, IL (618) 658-9230 The Talon Volume 9, Issue 6 News Page 6 April 2003 Page by Kaylyn Adams VHS Hosts First International Day as part of the Illinois International High School Initiative Monday, March 10th was designated International Day at VHS. Each teacher, along with student volunteers, presented sessions that highlighted facts and history of at least one country or world problem. Session topics included Guatemala, El Salvador, Italy, France, Japan, Germany, Kenya, Terrorism, Mexican foods, England, and Brazil and its rain forests. Several Southern Illinois University students from various countries around the globe were also here to give presentations in many of the sessions. International Day began with a general session. Teachers and students listened to Dr. Ivan Nicalov, from the University of Illinois, speak about our school being named an International High School. The keynote speaker was Mr. Stan Jones of Dippin’ Dots, which is now an international company. He, along with his daughter Davie, provided the audience with demonstrations related to the process of creating Dippin’ Dots. The students and community members that visited the many sessions that day had a wide variety of topics from which to choose. There was Tropical Paradise presented by Mrs. Kreuter and student helpers Andria Davis, Elizabeth Voelz, Jennifer Mize, Caryn Hill, Morgan Jeffress, Jared Mathis, Josh Stafford, and Bryan Throgmorton. The room was transformed into “The Reggae Cafe” and was filled with music, food, and traditions of the Virgin Islands. Visitors were served fresh shrimp and a variety of fruits. Mr. Palmer ’s room highlighted Italy. Presentations by Devin Gearing, Isaac Taylor, and Matt Bius taught about the art and architecture of Italy, and it’s fin- est buildings. Many historical statues and paintings were discussed and their artists were featured in the presentation. If you didn’t know, each of the Ninja Turtles were named after an Italian artist. After the presentation, guests were treated to some homemade Italian cuisine. Another session “Made in China” was coordinated by Ms. Putney and Ms. Crews. Before entering the room you could smell the delicious aroma of Chinese food. The room had tables set up with traditional tablecloths of China. There were chopsticks, place mats showing the Chinese years, and of course, authentic Chinese cuisine, including fried rice and sesame chicken and many other dishes. This session also featured guest speakers. Fang Tan, an SIU student from China, discussed Chinese culture. Roy and Janet Gilbert were also on hand to discuss the adoption of their daughter Rachel who was born in China. Ms. McGinnis featured the country of Mexico. Her room was decorated with flowers and sombreros. There was also plenty of Mexican food served. The guest speaker was Laura Gonzalez, from Spain. She spoke about the many differences between Spain and Mexico. Lunch was held in the commons with four choices of ethnic cuisine. Students and guests could choose Chinese, Italian, Mexican, or American. The International Day activities allowed students and guests to experience activities not found in the day-to-day classroom. By participating, students increased their knowledge and awareness of the world around them. (Pictures of International Day at VHS on page 7) VHS students participated in the first VHS International Day by assisting teachers in creating a cultural experience in each classroom. Pictured above is one of the students’ favorite, Ms. Kreuter’s “The Reggae Cafe.” Pictured are students assisting in the project: Morgan Jeffress, Elizabeth Voelz, Jared Mathis, Jennifer Mize, Josh Stafford, and Andria Davis. The Talon Volume 9, Issue 6 The Virgin Islands Crew International Day Leslie McGinnis, Melissa Ford, and Ariel Adams in Guatemala and El Salvador Students enjoy Chinese food and listen to Fang Tan speak Mr. Green and Noel Weru, SIU student from Kenya Akeem Mustapha from Nigeria Matt Bius talks about an Italian artist during their presentation Trovillion Brothers Do-It-Best Center Jennifer Hale in Mexico Students learn how to speak a little German Mr. Hook, Rumi Kizawa from Japan, and Mrs. Holhubner Anthony Byrd from France Page by Kaylyn Adams Page 7 April 2003 Mr. Fairless and Xiangyang Gong from China Mrs. May and Shu Zhen Lin from Taiwan Diana Trebing from Germany VEACH SHORT STOP Intersection of R t.45 & Rt.146 Vienna, IL 505 E. Vine Street 658-3761 News The Talon Volume 9, Issue 6 Operation Desert Eagle Page 8 April 2003 Why I Support the War Submitted by Mrs. Corse The JILG Career Association, FCCLA, and Mr. Staples’ seminar class have begun a community service project. The service project will give support to American Troops involved in Operat ion Iraqi Freedom. Teachers and students alike at Vienna High School are asked to help by donating items which will be sent to the troops. The donated items will be sent through the American Red Cross or mailed to the 101 st Batt alion from Ft. Campbell, TN. A list of suggested items to be donated has been given to all teachers. Some of the suggested items are as simple as hand lotion, coffee, tea, sunscreen, and candy. Others are more unusual like microwave popcorn and videos. If you would like t o see a sampling of useful items, they can be found displayed in the case between the JILG and Home Ec classrooms. There are boxes in every classroom that are provided where you can place any items that are donated. Please get involved in our service project it will not only make you feel good about yourself but it will also be helping the troops who are helping us here in America. We salute you. Spring Concert Scheduled This year’s Spring Concert has been scheduled for May 8, and will be held in the VHS New Gym. This year’s program consists of a collection of works by composer Robert W. Smith, one of the nation’s foremost high school and middle school composers. The songs played at the concert include such works as The Great Locomotive Chase, The Maelstrom, and Encanto to name a few. Many of the songs will include special effects and additions made by the band. They always put their individual touches on any songs that they play, and this year’s concert is no exception. One of the songs that will be performed at the concert, To Challenge the Skies and Heavens Above, was chosen in honor of the crew of the space shuttle Columbia, which crashed earlier this year. Many of the songs that will be played have a story behind them, which will be printed in the program notes. As in the past, the concert will also include performances by the Vienna Grade School band. The concert will be conducted by Jarod Shumaker, band director for VHS and VGS, and promises to be a good performance. VHS Student Council and Beta Club will be sponsoring a Fazoli’s spaghetti dinner before the Spring Concert. Tickets may be purchased from any Student Council or Beta member. I support the war because I believe it is the right thing to do. It is time for us as Americans to back up what we say. I believe we have always done that internationally. We have to take the lead to ensure we comply with international law. Our country has found out that doing the right thing can be lonely. Now is the time to stand behind our troops. Fly and display the flag proudly. Write to our troops and thank them for putting their lives on the line for our freedoms. They are the true heroes. Remember, it is what you can do for your country and not what your country can do for you! I am proud to say that I am a twenty-one year veteran of the United Stat es Army and the United States Air Force Reserves. Now, I am ready to meet the challenge if called to active duty. The question is: Are you ready to do your part? One last thing I would like to ask everyone is to pray for our troops and their safe return. Submitted by Mr. Butch Staples TSGT/ E-6 932nd Maintenance Group Untied States Air Force Reserves Changes for Prom Festivities 2003 This year’s prom is to be one like no other. The Prom Committee has changed things up a little bit from years past. Prom will be held on May 10th at the Executive Inn in Paducah, Kentucky. The theme of prom this year is “Forever and Always”. The evening will begin with the opening of the doors at 6 PM, then at 7 PM there will be a hand-served dinner. Students will have the chose of chicken and beef or shrimp scampi. After the dinner the real fun will start with the dance beginning at 8 PM. From 8 PM until 1 AM students will dance the night away to the music of Cozmo T. The other regular prom events, the crowning of king and queen and the toast done by the Senior Class President will still be present. Besides the catered dinner the other main change to the Prom schedule is no After-Prom. Do not despaire though. Prom will still be as great as always. Mr. Harner Hosts Visitor from the Office of Banks Doug Seymour of the Illinois Office of Banks and Real Estate gave several presentations at Vienna High School on Thursday, March 27, 2003. He gave presented information on identity theft, predatory leading, and money management as well as answered students’questions regarding credit, car loans, real estate, and other topics of student interests. Mr. Doug Seymour was in Vienna as a result of efforts of the Johnson County Revitalization Corporation’s Community Capacity Building Program. The program is sponsored in part by an education grant from the Southernmost Illinois Delta Empowerment Zone (SIDEZ). University of Illinois Extension service is also a partner in the effort. They had previously met on March 26th with members of the community at the University of Illinois Extension Office in Vienna. Mr. Seymour also talked to school officials regarding ways his agency could assist educators and the community to increase Doug Seymour of the Illinois Office of Banks and Real Estate talks to Mr. Harner’s class about financial literacy, identity theft and money financial literacy. management. The Talon Volume 9, Issue 6 Picture Page Page by: Andria Davis Page 9 April 2003 The Talon Volume 9, Issue 6 Senior Spotlights Page by Aaron Yates Page 10 April 2003 Uriah Cornelius Sheena McCormick Tamara O’Neal Ray Gurley What was the best Spring Break you have ever had? It would probably be last year when Matt Craig and I rode horses for 5 straight days. What do you plan on doing for Spring Break this year? Hopefully, going on a 4 day horseback ride. Other than that, I will more then likely be changing diapers. What would be your dream Spring Break? Spending the whole break in Wyoming or Montana with Aaris of course. This would give me everything, I could spend time with Aaris, ride horses somewhere new and do a little turkey hunting. Do you plan on spending your Spring Break with a special someone? Aaris, because if I didn’t she would break my legs. Oh yeah, and because I love her. What do you like the most about Spring Break? No school, it’s a sign of summer coming and all the hot, wild chicks on MTV. Do you have a certain tradition that your family carries out for Easter? Nope, we just all get together and eat. What was the best Spring Break you have ever had? They are all good because I don’t have to be at this place. What do you plan on doing for Spring Break this year? I don’t have any plans yet, but hopefully Cody and I will take a trip. What would be your dream Spring Break? Going somewhere like the Caribbean with Cody. Do you plan on spending your Spring Break with a special someone? Yes, I hope to spend most of it with Cody, because I love him very much and can’t get enough of him. What do you like the most about Spring Break? Not having to come to school. Do you have a certain tradition that your family carries out for Easter? Yes, my whole family and I go to my grandma’s house for lunch and she still makes us hunt for Easter Eggs that she has hidden in the yard. What was the best Spring Break you have ever had? When I went truck ridding with Doug, my boyfriend, he took me places I have never seen before. What do you plan on doing for Spring Break this year? To spend time with Doug, my family, and friends. What would be your dream Spring Break? I would go to the Bahamas with Doug and spend a week or two. Do you plan on spending your Spring Break with a special someone? Yes, with Doug. What do you like the most about Spring Break? To get away for a while and go somewhere fun. Do you have a certain tradition that your family carries out for Easter? We have a family get-together and eat a lot of food. What was the best Spring Break you have ever had? Freshman year I went to Louisiana and went fishing in the ocean. What do you plan on doing for Spring Break this year? A lot of “camping” and fishing What would be your dream Spring Break? Spending it in a lake side cabin in the hills doing whatever I want. Do you plan on spending your Spring Break with a special someone? No, I don’t. What do you like the most about Spring Break? Out of school.. What else. Do you have a certain tradition that your family carries out for Easter? Not really, we just get together and eat a small dinner and the little ones hunt for Easter eggs. DAY PH: 618-658-3191 FAX PH: 618-658-5007 GODDARD’S AUTO BODY and BODY REPAIRS COMPLETE AUTO BODY REPAIRS POST OFFICE BOX 927 VIENNA, ILLINOIS 62995 Rodney R. Gholson Registered Representative Gholson Insurance and Investments P.O. Box 245 Vienna, IL 62995 Telephone: (618) 6558-7008 FAX: (618) 658-8507 Cellular: (618) 525-8826 [email protected] CA insurance license: 0D59662 JAMES E. GODDARD LATE MODEL USED CARS CHIEF FRAME EQUIPMENT HUNTER WHEEL ALIGNWRECKER SERVICE MENT AUTO SALVAGE MULTI MILE TIRE DEALER Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. Member NASD, SIPC P.O. Box 64284 St. Paul, MN 55164 Spotlights The Talon Volume 9, Issue 6 Page 11 Page by Aaron Yates April 2003 Tyler Rigsby Trey Thopmson Casey Harner Junior Sophomore Freshman Where do you plan to spend Spring Break this year? I plan on staying home and sleeping. Do you plan to accomplish anything over Spring Break? I’m going to do alot of nothing. From your past experiences, what do you plan not to do this Spring Break? Sit around and be bored. How do you hope to spend Spring Break during you junior and senior year? Probably just hanging out. What was the best and worst Spring Break that you have had? I couldn’t really pick either way. If you could be any season of the year, what would you be? Winter, so I could do more. Do you plan to accomplish anything over Spring Break? I plan to work on my mad jumping skills so I can dunk by my senior year. From your past experiences, what do you plan not to do this Spring Break? Sit at home and get fat. How do you hope to spend Spring Break during you junior and senior year? Probably playing basketball and dunking on Fish. What was the best and worst Spring Break that you have had? I really don’t remember any of my Spring Breaks. If you could be any season of the year, what would you be? Summer, so I could check out all the hunny’s, and it is steamin hot!! Where do you plan to spend Spring Break this year? In Pittsburg, with my dad. Do you plan to accomplish anything over Spring Break? Yes, getting along with my family. From your past experiences, what do you plan not to do this Spring Break? I plan on doing everything I can. How do you hope to spend Spring Break during you junior and senior year? I have no idea as of now. What was the best and worst Spring Break that you have had? None, I have had all good Spring Breaks. If you could be any season of the year, what would you be? I don’t think that I would be any of them. Kala Sims Becky Eddleman Ethan Lindsay Junior Sophomore Freshman Where do you plan to spend Spring Break this year? I plan to spend my Spring Break working and spending time with Felicia, Kim, Kelly, and Brian. Do you plan to accomplish anything over Spring Break? Being as lazy as I possibly can! From your past experiences, what do you plan not to do this Spring Break? I plan not to get caught doing anything wrong! How do you hope to spend Spring Break during you junior and senior year? I want to go to Panama with Brian, Felicia and Dustin. What was the best and worst Spring Break that you have had? The worst Spring Break I’ve ever had was last year when I had the stomach flu. If you could be any season of the year, what would you be? I would be Spring. Where do you plan to spend Spring Break this year? Anywhere but at home or school. Do you plan to accomplish anything over Spring Break? I plan on having fun. From your past experiences, what do you plan not to do this Spring Break? I don’t want to stay at home the whole time. How do you hope to spend Spring Break during you junior and senior year? I plan to go on a roadtrip with all my friends. What was the best and worst Spring Break that you have had? The worst, well, I really can’t think of one. The best was when I went to S.C. If you could be any season of the year, what would you be? Summer, because its nice and warm outside. Where do you plan to spend Spring Break this year? Playing basketball and sleep. Do you plan to accomplish anything over Spring Break? Get a better basketball shot. From your past experiences, what do you plan not to do this Spring Break? I plan not to spend it around my sisters. How do you hope to spend Spring Break during you junior and senior year? My senior year I want to go on a roadtrip in my monster Explorer. What was the best and worst Spring Break that you have had? The worst was when I blew out my knee and I couldn’t run track. The best was the year before when I went to state in two events in track. If you could be any season of the year, what would you be? Fall because it is deer season. Sports The Talon Volume 9, Issue 6 Page by Andria Davis Page 12 April 2003 Cheerleaders Make It to State The Vienna High School Cheerleaders recently went to Springfield to compete in the Illinois Cheerleading Competition. The girls qualified for State in November at the Pinckneyville Regional Competition by winning first place. At the State Competition the girls were joined by other squads from all over Illinois. There were seven different divisions in the competition. The VHS squad competed in the small varsity division. The girls set out for Springfield on Friday, March 7, right after school. They traveled by caravan in vehicles displaying decorated windows. The first stop in Springfield was at Mario’s Pizza where the girls enjoyed their choice of various Italian foods. Next stop was the Renaissance Hotel which was connected to the Convention Center, the place of performance. The girls all attended a dance held exclusively for all the cheerleaders, where they had an awesome time hanging out with and meeting other cheerleaders. After the dance ended at 10 PM, the girls decided to go swimming. They had an hour of fun in the nice indoor pool and jacuzzi. After swimming, Coach Tina Penrod called the girls into her room and gave them a pep talk for the next day. Along with encouragement, Tina gave each of the girls an orange teddy bear with a blue ribbon around it and a miniature megaphone attached to it. On the ribbon was VHS in gold and each girl’s name and the year were written on the little megaphone. The girls went on to enjoy karaoke in Lorilee Hensley’s room, where they kept the parents awake. Saturday was spent at the mall where the girls enjoyed the escalators, cool stores, and the food court. The girls were able to split up for a little while and shop where they wanted to, but were given a certain time to meet so they could go back to the hotel rooms and begin the agonizing task of getting ready for the big event. The squad divided up between two rooms for changing and primping. Their nerves were building as the time came closer to compete. At 4:45, the girls were at the Convention Center ready to go. They were put through a series of stations leading to their performance. They had to wait for over two hours going through different stations before they performed. Finally the time came and they were called to perform. Although they worked very hard, their performance didn’t turn out the way they wanted it to. They were all upset to see the season end, but they knew they had a great season. They are the first Vienna High School cheerleading squad to qualify and compete in State, and whether anyone else cares or not they all worked hard, got along, and had a blast. Here are some of the cheerleaders with their biggest motivation, Candace Sherman, who choreographed and taught them their routine The cheerleaders enjoyed their stop at the rest area on their way to Springfield The squad waiting to hear the final results of the competition For a Better Image and Healthier Lifestyle! P.O. Box 1342 105 N. 5th Street On the square Vienna, IL 62995 618-658-3202 ~24 Hour Key Club ~Tanning ~Fitness Suppliments ~Packages to meet your budget Owners: Doug and Teresa Cash The teddy bears from Coach Tina Penrod and the megaphones from Lorilee Hensley were good motivators Bailey Funeral Home Brian & Julie Bailey Brent W illiams 705 N. First Street Vienna, IL 62995 (618) 658 - 2311 The Talon Volume 9, Issue 6 Entertainment “ The Perfect Rose” “Normality” By Kara Street By Miranda Rose McMahon Perfect in its shape, unable to be compared, the petals so perfectly formed, as if God himself took the soil that is life and formed it in his hands. No petal is alike, just as no snowflake can be the same, Each have their own life. The thorns catch my hand, causing me to bleed, my blood the same perfect red just as my rose, the perfect color that which is my own. In an angered state, I pluck the red petals, from its center. The petals fall, all so perfectly, each petal fell with a grief, so sad to end in such an imperfect way. A misguided word. For the weary. Those who are socially inclined to control. Take upon yourself expression. This so called normality: Is a prison from which we must break free. Admittance is freedom Query confusion. Revolving words meaninglessly spun. Erroneous thoughts, Conflicting the World’s right. We’ve internally wronged the concept. Plural forms disintergrate. All of what we’ve contributed. Am I the only one that sees the true impossibility of “being normal”? Take form in how you stand. Allow sanative’s environmental shower. Become your own distinguished lamb. Page By Aaron Yates Page 13 April 2003 “Elfish Regrets” “What Happened” By Jessica Page Standing here quietly, thinking of nothing feeling more than ever before I’ve found love in a place unlooked for, I’ve found peace in a place unseen. Woe to the elves who live forever, their sorrows reach to the stars. Woe to the men who die tomorrow but live in a world that was once ours. Woe to me as I stand here in silence saying good-bye with much regret, I must leave this place I have long loved and travel to the home of my kin. Human’s are so fresh, so new beside them I feel laden with years oh what a task it would be for a mortal to trace the paths of an elves many tears. I feel so old, very old beside men that just discovered life is Eru’s gift really a curse? It brings so much sorrow, fear, and strife. Looking back on my life, my happiness just didn’t seem real I have seen too much death to live in this place. I have wounds that no mortal victory will heal. I doubt I’ll ever be the same again children grow and become old quickly we all suffer at the hand of change but why, oh why must we remember this place when it will ne’er be the same? I want to leave these angry lands I want to forget the sorrow of my past but I doubt I ever will. By Whitney Newton Angry, halted in the morning traffic As I think about it, it seems so graphic You and I in the still moonlight Dancing under the stars so bright Then all of a sudden, you went crazy And your words hurt so bad, I too went crazy Sometimes vocabulary run right through my head But this time I listened and I feel so sad. Tell me what I said and free me from my pain Please tell me before I go insane Clear the air between you and me, reach deep into your soul Like the beauty of an empty bowl. “Steven” By Danica Bacon With one look into those eyes my world turned upside down The sound of your voice One touch of your hand It all came crashing down A single kiss and my world t r embl ed In a moment it began Before I could know you had my h ea r t I fell completely in love with you In a single moment I knew that I loved you. TheSecretGarden Roses FreshCutFlowers PlushAnimals Sterling Silver Jewelry BathandBodyProducts Telephone-658-9215 Entertainment The Talon Volume 9, Issue 6 The Curse of the Reality Shows By Kellie Howard Sometimes I think that people will watch anything. Seriously. Some of the things that are on television now are utterly ridiculous. Reality shows are the worst. Who decides the “reality” that takes place? I am not so sure that anything that happens on those shows would ever take place here in the REAL WORLD! I am not exactly sure what element of these shows makes me so angry. Maybe it is because people can come up with the most cockamamie ideas and make millions off them. I mean, does it really take a creative genius to say “Hey, let’s take some people, put them together, add ridiculous circumstances, and televise what happens. Oh, and we will put in people from totally contrasting backgrounds, so we will have maximum conflict. OK? OK. Perfect.” Bang. 100 million dollars. That brings me to my next point. What is up with Survivor? I admit, I watched it, and was interested, but it is a little ridiculous. Not only is the show supposed to be a physical challenge which quickly turns into emotional warfare of the lowest kind, but if I were stranded on a deserted island with other people, I would not try to find ways to get rid of them. Work with them to make things better, maybe, but vote them off the island? I think not. And what about the new show Married by America? Do the people on the show think that they are going to meet their soul mates by appearing on a TV show? It’s doubtful in my opinion. What’s even more astonishing about the show is how the creator (who is now a gazillionaire I’m sure) justified the show. “Over 70% of the world has arranged marriages, and they don’t get divorced,” he said. But what he didn’t say is that they are in countries where divorced women are KILLED! And he went on to say during an appearance on a morning radio show , “If you don’t like the show for its plot, you can watch it for the hot chicks. They are just steamy.” Doesn’t that just make you want to sit down and watch? Thank you FOX for setting back civilization about 50 years. For my final point, Joe Millionaire. I personally am more annoyed by Evan Frasier than anyone else in the world. The whole show was a farce from the beginning. It is ludicrous to even think that any of the women who appeared wanted anything more than 15 minutes of fame and a shot at 50 million. (continued on page 15) Page 14 April 2003 CD Review: Phish: Round Room By Kellie Howard Vermont’s answer to the Grateful Dead are back after a two year hiatus with their newest album, Round Room, giving hard-core Phish Phans a reason to live again. I got this album only last week, and at first I was a bit disappointed, not in the album itself per se, but mainly in the fact that although Phish is extremely talented no matter what form their music takes, they are not a studio band. Their music is meant to be heard live. It wasn’t meant to be bumped over a stereo, but that is irrelevant, merely my affinity for live music. What is relevant is that, although Phish is essentially a jam band meant to be heard live, this album is quite good. It is somewhat like preaching to the converted for most who already like Phish, but that’s a moot point. The first time I didn’t really like it, but I usually don’t like things the first time. The second time however, I found that although this isn’t a jam rich album like Slip, Stitch, and Pass, it contained some excellent tracks. It is interesting because it sounds almost home produced in some parts, with sort of sketchy vocals and background music that almost drowns out the lead, but that adds to the charm. The first song, Pebbles and Marbles, was a good example of what Phish can do in the appropriate conditions. My personal favorite is the third to last song, All of These Dreams. It’s stereotypical Phish at their best. The title track Round Room, is one of those songs that make you so happy when you hear it, you don’t want it to get over. The same can be said for the other nine songs on the album. The entire CD is reminiscent of Story of the Ghost and TMWSIY (Gamehendge), two of Phish’s older albums that were a bit less catchy and a bit more abstract. In essence though, Round Room is a good start to a (hopefully) permanent comeback. There aren’t many all out jams on it, but if you enjoy more of an older Grateful Dead sound, you would probably enjoy this album. I did, and each time I listen I find something new. This’n’That FlowerShop Flowers Cards StuffedAnimals Balloons Tuxedo ‘AttheIntersectioninVienna’ 658-9776 REAL Physical Rehabilitation Therapy Marion 998-8431 Vienna 658-8144 Make the “REAL” choice The Talon Volume 9, Issue 6 Entertainment Page 15 April 2003 Curse of the Reality Shows continued from page 14 Generational Language Barrier By Kellie Howard If anyone who was watching actually believed that the couple would stay together longer than it took to take follow up photos, I am sorry that you were disappointed. But the women who appeared on the show in the first place wanted only the money and fame, and they got it. Believe it or not, TV is not the best or only place to look for a relationship. People still meet, fall in love, and get married without the help of a producer and camera crew. I admit, I am somewhat opinionated on this subject, but it just seems to me to be a little bit degrading to the people who appear on these shows whether they know it or not. Sure, they think they are just getting a lot of money and being on TV, but they don’t realize that the entire country is at that moment picking them apart and essentially making fun of them. And what about people that do know they are getting hurt? Don’t you think some shows go a little to far sometimes? Case in point: CBS’s Culture Shock, a show that supposedly showed couples competing in ethnic competitions, is being sued by a woman that claims she was injured in a contest on the show. I know that this society is lawsuit happy, so to prevent misinformation I read the court documents on The Smoking Gun, and sure enough, the crew denied her request to end a test called “Harness of Pain” resulting in her having extreme back injury, to the degree that she had to be sedated with morphine and taken to the hospital. In my opinion, the shows that tout “reality” and show farcical examples of social interaction should be blatantly and maliciously switched off. It’s sad really, how human lives have become entertainment for the vulgar masses. Participants have been reduced to psychological backstabbing and public humiliation just so program masterminds can make millions. There is quite a large “reality” outside of these shows, if people would just look and stop taking delight in seeing others get humiliated and degraded. Most people realize that life today is nowhere near the same as it was for our grandparents, and even to some extent our parents, but nowhere is that gap more evident than in the vocabulary of the two groups. The words that were commonly used back then just somehow don’t fit in to the vernaculars of the new millennium. A long time ago I realized that words we use today are not the same as in “The Good ol’ Days”. At my grandmother’s house there is a very old, very multicolored couch, which she refers to as “the divan”. My poor little brother, when told to sit down, in all of his 4 year old brilliance replied one time, “But Grammam, we don’t have a van.” What happened to words like ‘cockamamie’ and ‘hornswoggled’? I remember when in grade school, we would dissolve into a fit of giggles when our bus driver (the ever famous PeeWee) would instruct us to stop “scuffling”. Who decides that such words are no longer appropriate for the next generation to use? Is there some generational usage committee that sits around and says “ We’re going to discontinue ‘divan’ from the world’s vocabulary in order to maximize confusion between grandchildren and grandparents.” If so, I would like a word with said committee, because I would like to be able to use words like “fandangle” and “thing-a-ma-bob” and “Golly gee!” without scorn from fellow students. I would like to be able to exclaim, “Great day in the morning!” when angry, instead of some oft overused profanity. I would like to be able to refer to the television as ‘the box’ and the telephone as ‘the horn’. It would make me ecstatic to one day be able to utter the phrase “lookin’ for bee trees” when the person in front of me is driving too slowly. I say that we strive to use the words that don’t make any sense but were cool a long time ago again. Maybe we can bring them back. Think of this: Everyone wants to start a trend. 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