Issue 2 - Vienna High School

Volume 20, Issue 2
www.viennahighschool.com/newspaper
THE TALON
Vienna, IL
Vienna High School
November 2013
Dream season ends after another State playoff appearance
By Rachael Ren
The Vienna-Goreville Eagles
once again soared into the
IHSA playoffs. The V-G Eagles
finished their amazing season
after their playoff match against
Carterville, still ending with an
impressive regular season record
of 6-3.
“This has been a dream
season,” said head football coach
Mike Rude. “I am elated that
another group of boys got the
chance to be recognized as a
playoff team and play in a State
playoff game.”
After beating Elverado-Trico
on September 28, the Eagles
went on to play Sesser-ValierWaltonville-Woodlawn (SVWW)
on October 4.
The Red Devils at SVWW
proved to be a tough match, but
the Eagles prevailed, pulling off
a 41-15 win.
The next weekend the Eagles
were back home to play CarmiWhite County. That afternoon
the team suffered a disappointing
loss of 36-8.
On October 19, the V-G
Eagles traveled to Christopher
to play the Christopher-ZeiglerRoyalton Bearcats at their
homecoming. When the game
was over, the Eagles left with a
23-7 win and a possible playoff
spot.
That playoff spot was sealed
at the final home game of the
regular season on October 26
against Eldorado, whose record
was 7-1.
Prior to this game, Eldorado
had been in a three-way tie with
Chester and Fairfield for first
place in the Black Diamond
Conference.
That game is one to be
remembered. The crowd was on
their feet. The roar from the fans
was deafening. At that moment
in time, everything else in the
world stopped. All focus was on
that game and those players.
To make it an even more
memorable event, this game was
also Senior Day, in which 19
Senior athletes were recognized.
The game was not an easy
one. At the end of the fourth
quarter, the final score was 1413, with V-G taking the win.
This win guaranteed the Eagles
another playoff appearance.
In the State playoff game,
the Eagles faced the Carterville
Lions, who were the number one
seeded team in the State. There,
the Eagles ended their season
with a loss to the Lions (48-13).
Senior
football
player
Christian Dahncke commented
on the Carterville game. “I feel
we represented both schools
(Vienna-Goreville) with great
class. We battled the entire game,
never giving up, even when we
faced the number one team in
Illinois.”
The Vienna-Goreville football team ended their dream season after facing the Carterville Lions and a 6-3 regular season. (Photo
credit: Tenia Calhoon)
VHS golf team rips through old records
By Nick Myers
Garrett Mott, along with the
rest of the VHS golf team, have
demolished old records and left
a legacy that won’t be forgotten
or toppled without an incredible
effort from the teams to come.
On October 17th, Garrett
traveled to Prairie Vista Country
Club in Bloomington, Illinois,
where he played a practice round
to get familiar with the course. On
the 18th and 19th, Garrett played
the course with other players
from schools all around the State.
Garrett accomplished more than
anyone thought possible in just
three years of golf. He finished
and impressive 58th in the State,
with his head held high and
looking forward to next year’s
golf season.
“It’s an honor to be able to
go out and represent VHS and
Southern Illinois as an individual.
I wish I could have done better,
but there’s always next year,”
Garrett commented. Garrett also
holds the record for the lowest
nine-hole average. Garrett was
able to keep a 39.42 nine-hole
average score for the season.
Senior Markayla Johnson
also wrapped up her season with
a remarkable accomplishment.
Markayla managed to qualify
individually for the Sectional
Tournament all four years of her
high school career.
“Qualifying all four years
has been a great experience and
I couldn’t have done it without
everyone’s love and support,”
said Markayla.
Lucas Wright, a senior at
VHS, also left his mark in school
history. Lucas had the lowest
score in a 9-hole match this year,
with a 34. He beat his own record
of 35, which he set last year.
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VHS Junior Garrett Mott reads a putt at
the State golf tournament in Bloomington.
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Head Football Coach
Mr. Mike Rude
The Talon
Athletic Spotlights
Fall Sports
Wrap Up
by Rachael Ren
Austin Krelo
Junior Football Player
As you wrap up your season, how
do you think it went?
The team exceeded my
expectations.
What was the highlight of your
season?
Defeating a 7-1 Eldorado team
who was #1 in defense in Southern
Illinois.
How did you feel about playing
Carterville in the playoffs?
Carterville was the number 1
team in the state in class 3A. They
deserve the ranking. They were
definitely the Goliath to us.
Additional comments:
I would like to thank the student
body, administration, and
community for their continued
support of our program.
Assistant Volleyball
Coach
Mrs. Kaylee Adams
As you wrap up your season, how
do you think it went?
I feel it went well. We won all the
games we said we needed to win at
the beginning of the season, and
put up a good fight for the ones we
lost. We made the playoffs, so all
in all it was a great season.
What was the highlight of your
season?
When we got our win against
Eldorado here at Vienna. We
were picked to lose and made an
amazing effort to win it in the end.
How do you feel about going back
to playoffs for the second year in
a row?
It’s been an amazing experience
both times and we hope to make it
again next year.
How do you think your playoff
game was?
It went well. We moved the ball
and made a lot of good plays
against what is one of the best
teams in Illinois.
Allison Browning
Senior Volleyball Player
As you wrap up your season, how
do you think it went?
It was good. We did a lot of
learning and made a lot of
improvements. Most of all we had
a lot of fun.
What was the highlight of your
season?
Our win against Cobden when
we were at Cobden. We pulled
through and played well. Also
seeing our girls form that bond
between teammates was great.
What are your thoughts on your
Regionals?
We definitely picked it up at the
end. The Seniors played intensely
and with a lot of heart during their
last game.
As you wrap up your season, how
do you think it went?
I feel that our season went pretty
well. We didn’t always win, but we
stayed up and really came together
as a team. Hopefully, the new
members saw that and they will be
even better next year.
What was the highlight of your
season?
My highlight was being able to play
front row. I also really enjoyed the
hand game before we played.
What are your thoughts on your
Regionals?
They were okay. We started out
really strong, but we just weren’t
able to get the last couple points.
Additional comments:
Always go and cheer on your team.
It really helped for us.
November 2013
Head Golf Coach
Mr. Marc Palmer
Garrett Mott
Junior Golfer
As you wrap up your season, how
do you think it went?
Our season went very well. We
won more matches this season
than we did last year. Both the
boys’ and girls’ teams made history
this year.
What was the highlight of your
season?
The highlight of my season was
definitely going to State.
How do you feel about being able
to play in the State tournament?
The State tournament was
awesome. It was the greatest
feeling ever being able to represent
Vienna High School at a State
tournament for the first time in
history.
Additional comments:
I am going to miss our Seniors
during next year’s season.
As you wrap up your season, how
do you think it went?
This was one of the best seasons in
VHS golf history. The girls’ team
finished 2nd in the Black Diamond
Conference and the boys’ team
finished 4th.
What was the highlight of your
season?
The highlight of our season and
the biggest story has to be Garrett
Mott and the accomplishments he
earned.
How do you feel about Garrett
being the first golfer going to
State in VHS history?
He worked very hard over the
summer and I’m very proud of his
efforts, and honored to be a part of
his success.
Head Spirit Squad
Coach
Mrs. Tina Colson
Lakin Reed
Freshman Spirit Squad Member
What was the highlight of your
season?
The highlight of the season was
whenever we beat Eldorado on
Senior Night. Another was helping
teach the little girls cheers for our
clinic.
How do you feel about the
inaugural Spirit Squad?
For the first year, it went well.
Hopefully it will carry on for the
next year.
How do you think the squad did?
I think we did pretty good for the
first year.
What was the most challenging
part of getting started as the first
ever Spirit Squad?
Working with others that you
never have before. You don’t know
their strengths or weaknesses.
As you wrap up your season, how
do you think it went?
Our season was very successful.
Having just 4 weeks to prepare, we
were able to do a lot. Also, we were
able to raise the $3,300 for the cost
of our uniforms, warm ups and
poms in just 2 months.
What was the highlight of your
season?
There are 2 highlights of our
season. The first was having 80
young girls attend our cheer clinic.
Watching those girls perform
in the rain and still have fun is
a moment we won’t forget. The
other was watching our football
team get the win over Eldorado.
How do you feel about the
inaugural Spirit Squad?
We couldn’t be prouder of this
squad as a co-op cheer team. We
finished the season with 19 girls
from both schools who worked
hard all season.
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The Talon
Blood donors save lives one pint at a time
By Cassidy Stout
On Friday, November 1, VHS
hosted its annual blood drive.
The annual fall blood drive takes
place in the old gym on the day of
Halloween dress up. Mrs. Reichert
and her nursing class assist the
American Red Cross with the
blood drive.
The goal for the amount of
donors this year was 38. The total
number of donors signed up was
60, but 17 were unable to give due
to various reasons. There was a
total of 43 units collected.
“The blood drive is beneficial
for the nursing students because
they get experience with being
around the blood donor process
and providing nourishment for the
donors. They also get to deal with
the registration for donating,” said
nursing instructor Mrs. Reichert.
VHS has been hosting the
blood drive for over 20 years.
Nursing student Alyssa Ferguson
said, “I think it is a really good
experience for us. It is interesting
to see how everything is done, and
we get clinical hours, which is a
plus.”
Donors must be at least 16
years old and meet all the health
requirements. VHS will be hosting
another blood drive in the spring.
November 2013
Talon Staff
2013-2014
Editors-in-Chief
Lucas Wright
Noah Bain
Managing Editors
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
Mr. Riepe shows off his swag after giving
blood.
Desktop Publishing
Breanna Abner • Taylor Bundren
Robert Freed • Markayla Johnson •
Rachael Ren
Advisor
Mrs. Joan Clayton
Vienna High School
601 N. 1st Street
Vienna, IL 62995
Phone (618) 658-3011
[email protected]
VHS students wait for their turn to donate. Front row (left to right): Trevon Crittendon,
Quinton Bent, Alexa Harper, Jarrod Wiggs, and Jesse Fehrmann. Back row: Jenna
Dodge, Alyssa Ferguson, and Maranda Chance.
Senior Lucas Wright (Boyd) gives blood
for the second time.
Senior nursing students Desiree Walter, Tabitha Rogers, and Breanna Abner hand out
food and drinks to donors.
Senior Alyssa Ferguson shows off blood
drive stickers for the perspective donors.
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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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Volleyball wraps up the season at Trico
By Harley McIlwain
On October 28, VHS volleyball
girls ending the season at Trico
Regionals against Anna-Jonesboro.
After a slow first match with a
loss of 7-25, the girls came out with
a lot of energy and heart for the
second match.
They were pumped to get back
their loss and beat Anna. They
fought long and hard against Anna
with a disappointing loss of 20-25.
Coach Kaylee Adams stated,
“Our biggest issue is seeing a game
out all the way to the end. We start
to pick it up, but then we don’t
finish it out.”
This year VHS had a very young
team with a total of 12 freshmen. It
has been a learning experience for
all them this year.
VHS freshmen were able to
play many freshman games, which
was a good experience to prep them
for their JV career next season.
According to Coach Adams, the
girls have learned a lot this season.
She stated, “It has definitely been a
growing year for our future. All in
all, we’ve had a good year and a lot
of fun.”
She went on to say, “The
volleyball team had some losses,
but the losses have made the girls
mentally stronger.”
The team has four seniors this
year. They are Maranda Chance,
Allison Browning, Ashton Stuby,
and Nora Aroja.
Coach Adams said, “I love
all of our Seniors! They had great
attitudes and were good leaders for
the rest of our girls.”
VHS Volleyball Seniors Ashton Stuby, Nora Aroja, Maranda Chance, and Allison
Browning said they are going to miss all of the younger volleyball girls. They wish
all of them a great season next year. They had so much fun this volleyball season and
are going to miss playing volleyball.
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F FA N E W S
November 2013
Future Farmers are on the rise
Page by McKenzie Mattox
The FFA was very busy this
past month with many activities,
including competing in Career
Development Events (CDEs)
throughout Section 25, in which
they exceeded expectations, and
they had a great time doing it.
On October 1, the Vienna FFA
Alumni held their annual Meet &
Greet and business meeting. This
gave the Alumni members an
opportunity to meet FFA members
they will sponsor for the 2013-2014
school year.
On October 3, the FFA Archery
team went to the annual Section 25
Bow Shoot CDE. Vienna placed
fifth out of nine teams competing.
Sophomore Ryan Racey had the
highest score for Vienna, shooting
a 129.
On October 5, the Vienna and
Goreville FFA chapters co-hosted
the 4th annual Antique Tractor
Show at the Vienna City Park during
the city’s annual Octoberfest.
Sixteen tractors were registered for
the show, in addition to driving in
the parade. The FFA float was put
together by Sophomore member
Parker Agin. In addition, eager
members showed up early to help
apply the finishing touches on
it. The Tractor Show was a great
show, and the FFA had a great turn
out.
On October 10, FFA Advisor
Mr. Jason West and Industrial
Arts teacher Mr. Bart Pulliam
took a group of students to the
DuQuoin State Fairgrounds. The
students participated in the annual
Career Day Expo. Different job
opportunities in the trade industry
were showcased at the event. Career Day is a great opportunity
for high school juniors and seniors
that are interested in a trade careers
to go and receive information on
different types of trades.
On October 17, the FFA’s crop
judging team went to Carmi White
County High School for the annual
Section 25 Agronomy CDE. Senior
McKenzie Mattox and Freshmen
Courtney Boren, Aaron Taylor,
Adam Virgil, and Cory Penrod
made up the Varsity team.
On
October
23,
the
Agricultural Sales team went
to Eldorado to compete in the
Section 25 Ag Sales CDE.
Vienna placed third out of 12
schools.
The Vienna FFA is currently
starting their annual sale of full
racks of ribs for $19 a rack. The
ribs will be cooked November 23,
at the Vienna City Park. If you are
interested in buying a rack of ribs,
look for any FFA member with a
sales sheet.
October 30 through November
1, the Vienna FFA attended the 86th
Annual National FFA Convention
& Expo in Louisville, Kentucky.
While in Louisville, the FFA
members had the opportunity to
tour the National Corvette Museum
and Factory, Churchill Downs race
track, the Kentucky Derby Racing
Museum. They also had some
fun as a group playing at the local
bowling alley.
The members attended the first
general session of the 86th National
Convention to show support for the
Goreville FFA Chapter. Goreville’s
FFA Chapter was in the running
for three chances in three different
areas to become the top FFA chapter
in the Nation.
The FFA gets a rare opportunity
to dedicate towards bettering their
Computer team for the upcoming
CDE on December 2 in Harrisburg.
On October 30 through
November 1, the Vienna FFA
Chapter attended the 86th Annual
National FFA Convention, themed
“Ignite FFA”, hosted in Louisville,
Kentucky. National Convention is
the action-packed event of the year
for FFA.
Seniors McKenzie Mattox
and Allison Browning, Juniors
Tylour Daubert and Collin Brown,
and Sophomores Katie White,
Nathaniel Ross, Dusty McCuan,
Shea Browder, and Rachael Ren
atttended Convention.
While on the way to Convention,
the FFA made a pit stop in Bowling
Green, Kentucky, to take a tour of
the only GM Corvette Factory in the
world. While there, the members
viewed the assembly line process
of a 2014 Corvette Stingray.
Once they arrived in Louisville,
the members changed into their
official dress and went to Freedom
Hall to browse through the FFA
Shopping Center located in the
convention center. After, they spent
the night out on the town, having
dinner and then bowling as a group
at the local bowling alley.
Day Two brought quite the
rush as members attended the first
general session of the convention to
support the Goreville FFA Chapter
in their running for the Top Chapter
in the Nation in three different
categories.
Members also had the chance
to walk the entirety of the Career
Expo where members could
explore their future careers. It also
gave members from across the
Nation the opportunity to discuss
their future with colleges such as
Illinois State University, Texas
A&M, University of Illinois, and
New Mexico State University.
Day Three was the day to
venture back home. However,
not before stopping at Churchill
Downs to tour the museum and the
famous Kentucky Derby racetrack.
Members got to walk the grounds,
see the track, and even sit in the
biggest grandstand around.
Chapter Vice President Tylour
Daubert said, “I was glad I was
able to go, though it was a very
tough decision due to football.”
His favorite part of Convention
was going to Churchill Downs and
getting to see all of the history of the
Kentucky Derby, as well as gaining
a new catch phrase, “Boomtown!”,
the theme of speeches made
throughout the year by Brennan
Costello, the newly retired Central
Region Vice President of the
National FFA.
As a personal note, getting to
attend National Convention for the
last time is extremely bittersweet,
but getting the chance to attend
Convention in both Indianapolis,
Indiana and Louisville, Kentucky
is definitely something that I’m
glad to have experienced. National
Convention is something that I
believe every FFA member needs
to experience at least once, because
it has that much of an impact on a
person.
Members “Ignite FFA” in Louisville
FFA Members standing in front of the final resting place of Barbaro, the 2007 Kentucky Derby winner. Back Row: Junior Tylour
Daubert, Sophomore Dusty McCuan, Sophomore Nathaniel Ross, Senior McKenzie Mattox, Senior Allison Browning. Front Row:
Sophomore Katie White, Junior Collin Brown, Sophomore Shea Browder, and Sophomore Rachael Ren.
Beta Club News
Page 5 The Talon
November 2013
From campaigns to service projects
By Taylor Bundren
Even though VHS has already
passed through the first quarter,
new Beta service projects are still
opening up. Betas recently worked at
Banterra Bank. The students helped
the bank move around landscaping
bricks. Banterra needed help
removing the bricks in order to
widen the bank’s drive-thru and
the employees very were grateful
for the Beta Club’s help.
Beta Club also recently started
tutoring students at Vienna Grade
School. Betas sign up to tutor there
from three to four in the afternoon
on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
and Thursday.
The club’s annual pumpkin
painting was October 24. The
pumpkins were painted by Betas for
service hours. Then, the pumpkins
were donated to the residents at
Hillview Nursing Home.
Beta Club is still continuing
to work at Faith Alive a few times
each month. The club is also still
shelving books in the media center
for a couple of times every week to
earn hours.
Beta Club has also recently
selected Meighan Smith to run
for President at Beta Club State
Convention in March.
When asked about VHS Junior
Meighan Smith’s campaign, Beta
Club sponsor Mrs. Bradley said,
“We are still working on the exact
slogan, but Meighan’s theme will
be the Energizer Bunny.”
The VHS Beta Club is eager to
help and support Meighan at State
Convention, and she is enthusiastic
about running for President.
Meighan said, “I’m very excited to
have this opportunity, and I can’t
wait to see how the campaign skit
will turn out. I’m really thankful to
have such a supportive club.”
While the convention is still far
away, it’s always a favorite part of
Beta Club.
Betas unleashed their inner artists for service hours
By Taylor Bundren
On October 24, a group of
creative Betas gathered after school
to paint pumpkins for nursing home
residents.
There were many different
designs on the pumpkins, ranging
from a Charlie Brown theme to
baseball logos. Each student who
painted pumpkins earned service
hours and had fun along the way.
Knowing that their pumpkins
would be donated to the residents
at Autumn Ridge, the Betas were
motivated to do their very best. Sophomore Kayler Hunt loved
having the opportunity to donate
pumpkins. She said, “It was fun
knowing that these pumpkins
would be going to Autumn Ridge
and that they would make the
people who live there happy. It was
also really fun to think of original
ideas to paint. I painted an Aztec
print in black on my pumpkin.”
It’s great to serve the Vienna
community by doing something as
fun as painting pumpkins. Not only
did the Betas serve others, but they
put on a little holiday spirit as well.
Seniors Lucas Wright and Nick Myers painted their favorite baseball logos onto their
pumpkins. It’s safe to say that they have a competitive friendship, seeing as these teams
went head to head in the 2013 World Series.
Sophomores Ryan Bradley and Katie
White both contributed in painting this
cute pumpkin and they did a great job.
Some really creative ideas were brought
to life through the paintings. This eye
ball pumpkin really displays a good
Halloween spirit!
The Betas that painted had very unique and cute ideas that really showed during this
service project. Every pumpkin was different and creative, and the residents at Autumn
Ridge loved the various designs!
Sophomore Natalie Chambless is well-known for her artistic abilities. Seniors Cassidy
Stout and Kathryn Jones (in the background) also worked hard to please the residents
at Autumn Ridge!
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November 2013
HalloweenhauntsVHS
By Lucas Wright
Most Creative:
Morton’s Salt
Girl
Overall Winners:
Shark Week
Most Elaborate:
Ned’s Shed Dead
Ahead
Left to right: Tabitha Rogers, Markayla Johnson, Ashton Loyd, Andrea Botello, Assiah
Mercer, Jami Shipley, and Katie Heaton. In front: Breanna Abner
Best Group:
Sherry and the Boyds
Senior Dustin Sheffer and Sophomore
Angel Sparrow
Best 5 Minute
Throw Together:
Jelly Bean
Sophomore Allison Allbritten
Best Couple:
Gnomeo & Juliet
Left to right: Nick Myers, Luke Hogan, Justin Tanner, Noah Bain, Damion Wheaton,
Derrek Maier, Trenton Lowery, Blake Crain, Cory Painter, Lucas Wright, and
Christian Dahncke. In front: Desiree Walter
Who are you
supposed
to
be?:
Daryl & Glen from
“The Walking Dead”
Best Couple:
Danny & Sandy from
“Grease”
Senior Emily Harris
Junior Sabrina Hinkle and Senior Chase
Gibson
Funniest:
Least
Recognizable:
Miss Puerto Rico
The Bedsheet Ghost
Senior Kathryn Jones and Sophomore
Natalie Chambless
Junior Mikalah Greer and Senior
Brandon Kreutzer
Scariest
Costume:
Sophomore Shawna Oliver
Zombie
Sophomore Ryan Bradley
Senior Ivy Wayland
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November 2013
Taloween
By Noah Bain, Lucas Wright, and Nick Myers
Trevon Crittendon as
“The Green Lantern”
Nick Myers and
Brea Abner as
“Ash Ketchum”
And “Pikachu”
Noah Bain and Lucas Wright as
“Mordecai & Rigby”
Cassidy Stout as
“Smurfette”
Dylan Graves as “Chucky”
Mrs. Clayton as
“Godzilla”
Chelsea Mook
as “Alice”
McKenzie Mattox as
“Marilyn Monroe”
Rachael Ren as “The
Mad Hatter”
Brianna Sori as
“Belle”
Wheaties as “The Hulk”
Taylor Bundren
as “Pocahontas”
Markie Johnson as
“Lizzie McGuire”
Amber Agin as“Terra”
Taylour Daubert & Harley McIlwain as
Catdog
Morgan Pope
as
“Honey Boo Boo”
Megan Chruszczyk as
“The Little Mermaid”
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November 2013
Teacher Kaylee Adams goes on a Biblical adventure to India
By Amber Agin and Brianna Sori
VHS teacher, Mrs. Kaylee
Adams, traveled to India on a
Biblical endeavor to help spread
the gospel.
Many members of Vienna
Fellowship Church joined Mrs.
Adams on the mission trip. The
trip was spent in two different
states in India; the former being
Andrha Pradesh and the latter
being Orissa.
The expedition lasted from
October 11 to October 25. The
group spent the two weeks engaged
in Biblical activities centered
around aiding the people of India.
While they were in India, they
set up a Vacation Bible School
program for the children to learn
about the gospel through music.
Mrs. Adams formed new
relations with others working in her
ministry. She said, “Educating the
children about the glorious works
of God really is an eye opener and
can bring people closer together.”
Mrs. Adams recommends
going on a mission trip. She said,
“Every time I go on a mission trip,
I am greatly impacted by the things
I witness. Spreading the word of
God helps me strengthen my own
relationship with the Lord.”
According to Mrs. Adams,
anyone interested in going on
a mission trip should be likeminded and a sound believer. If
you have any questions about
the trip, the church, or anything Church or contact Mrs. Adams or
pertaining to upcoming mission Mr. Stafford.
trips, attend Vienna Fellowship
Mrs. Adams bonds with local children in India as she shares her knowledge of the gospel with
them.
VHS golf team finishes season
(continued from page 1)
With
Markayla
leading
the girls team, they were able
to set the record for the best
season on record at VHS. The
2013 Girls team now holds the
school record with 15 wins and
only three losses. The girls
team placed 2nd in the Black
Diamond Conference, also
making them the first girls team
to place in a tournament.
Boys
team
members
Sophomore Garrett Mott, and
Seniors Lucas Wright, and
Trenton Lowery traveled to
the Sectional tournament at the
Quail Creek Country Club in
Robinson, Illinois.
Though Garrett was the only
one to move on to the State
competition, Lucas commented,
“It was great day for VHS golf,
on a great course. Although
Trenton and I didn’t advance, it
was an amazing experience to
end our careers in the playoffs.
Being a part of the Vienna golf
team will be an experience that
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The new kid can dance?
By Robert Freed
New Talon staff member Robert Freed has a passion for break dancing. He answered
some questions about his hobby.
What is break dancing to you?
To me, it’s a way to show who I am.
It’s my passion and I love to do it.
What caught your interest in break
dancing?
I watched my cousin do flips and
other movements with his body
and I just wanted to try. I’ve been
hooked ever since.
Who are your favorite dancers?
My favorite break dancers are the
Jabbawockeez. They’re my favorite
because of their creativity in their
dancing. They use popping and
freezes in their dance.
Do you have partners and/or
groups?
Yes. My cousin D’Angelo is my
dance partner. We are called “The
Bandshell Bombers.”
What kind of style do you use in
your dancing?
I use freeze and popping. A freeze is
a b-boying technique that involves
you holding your body up with your
hands. Popping is the technique of
quickly contracting and relaxing
muscles while dancing.
How is this high school different
from your old one?
It’s smaller. Dixon High School was
way bigger than this school so it’s a
change.
See them in action.
November 2013
Trevon's Trending Tracks
By Trevon Crittendon
Drake “Nothing was the Same”
R&B and hip hop artist, Drake,
released his new album Nothing Was
the Same, on September 20, 2013. His
album consists of a lot of mellow tone
and calm love songs, including his hit
singles, “Started from the Bottom”
and “Hold on We’re Going Home.”
Drake’s album sold over 670,000
copies so far.
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How did you come up with the
name “The Bandshell Bombers?”
We all use to dance in our school’s
band shelter and that’s how we
came up with Bandshell. We came
up with bombers when
someone said, “you guys are the
bomb” so I thought we should be
called “The Bandshell Bombers.”
Justin Moore’s new album, Off
the Beaten Path, was released on
September 17, 2013. It is more of an
upbeat and catchy album, and talks
about staying true to your roots and
having a good time. The album has “Off the Beaten Path” album
this latest hit single, “Old habits,” cover.
featuring Miranda Lambert.
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November 2013
Students take home the gold in Special Olympics
By Morgan Pope
On Friday October 4, the Life
Skills students participated in the
Bocce Ball Special Olympics
Student Alex Hirsch stated, “I
love bocce ball. It made me really
happy to get a gold medal.”
Students in Life Skills have
participated in Special Olympics
for four years now, but some of the
students have participated since
they were eight.
Maleia Lanier, Kaydee Parini,
and Alex Hirsch all received a gold
medal.
Gary Henson, Kala Shaneyfelt,
Justin Hoffard, Kassia Kerly, and
Jessica Treat all won silver medals.
They have two more Special
Olympic events coming up
including volley ball on November
15 and basketball on December 6 at
the SIU Rec Center.
VHS student Maleia Lanier
stated, “Bocce, aside from bowling,
is one of my favorite sports. I’ve
been participating in Special
Olympics for a long time and I’ve
gotten to know a lot of people over
the years.”
Bocce ball is a sport in which
each team is given four balls to
throw. A team member throws the
first ball, the “pallina,” and then get as close to the pallina as possible
continues to take turns throwing the without touching it. The team to get
bigger balls, the “boccias,” to try to the closest is the winner.
Freshman Justin Hoffard participated in
the Bocce Ball Special Olympics. He
brought home a Silver Medal for his
outstanding performance in the event.
VHS Freshmen Alex Hirsch, Jessica Treat,
and Maleia Lanier celebrate winning their
medals participating in Bocce ball this
year.
than those who attend college for
higher degrees.
Mr. Woodbury said, “Shawnee
College
offers
numerous
vocational education programs to
help train students in a specific
trade.”
If you have any questions
about vocational education and
the programs at Shawnee College
contact Mark Woodbury by phone
at 618-301-0879, or email at Mark.
[email protected].
ISAC Representative, Mark Woodbury,
informs VHS students about the
advantages and disadvantages of
vocational education.
ISAC teaches students about vocational education
By Brianna Sori
On October 8, Illinois Student
Assistance Commission (ISAC)
Representative, Mark Woodbury
taught students about vocational
education programs.
Vocational
education
is
training for a specific career in
industry, agriculture, or trade.
Mr. Woodbury said, “I
recommend vocational education
to anyone who knows exactly
what they want to do that doesn’t
require a lot of schooling. It allows
for various job opportunities.”
Students who want to practice
a specific trade should definitely
look into vocational education.
Vocational
educational
has many advantages and
disadvantages.
Less time and less money
will be invested in vocational
education. However, it is said
that people who only attend
vocational school will make less
money throughout their lifetime
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November 2013
Art Club chalks up a win at Harrisburg High School
By Taylour Daubert
VHS for the win! On October 16,
VHS students represented Vienna
High School at the annual sidewalk
chalk contest hosted at Harrisburg
High School.
Sophomores Mariah Nesler and
Natalie Chambless, along with Junior
Shelby Linaweaver, took First Place
all round at the big event. The group’s
winning design was an original piece
created by group member Natalie
Chambless.
“We had a lot of good competition
this year,” stated Chambless of the
experience. “I wish we could do a lot
more stuff like that.”
Over 43 groups attended the event.
VHS Students Cole Smith, Jessica
Buchan, David Santellano, Mackenzie
Casner, Poppi Mezo, and Fayth Smith
attended the event as well.
Art Club sponsor Marc Palmer
commented, “I’m very proud of our
students. We have a very talented art
department.”
The Art club has won two years in
a row at the event. Last year winners
Jessica Buchan and David Santellano
returned this year to compete once VHS students Shelby Linaweaver, Mariah Nesler, and Natalie Chambless took First Place
with an original piece created by Natalie Chambless at the annual Harrisburg sidewalk
again.
chalk contest.
VHS Senior and Teacher receive Scuba Diving Certification
By Markayla Johnson
VHS Senior Christain Dahncke
and VHS teacher Mr. John Giffin
completed their SCUBA Diving
Training program at Mermet
Springs in Mermet, Illinois over the
summer break.
The guys completed the
classwork portion of the program
in one day. They did the pool work
requirement for two days and they
also completed two open water
dives. Since being certified, Mr.
Giffin has completed 98 dives.
Christian has completed 5 dives
since his certification course.
The training course was
sponsored by SSI (Scuba Schools
International). Christian Dahncke
said, “I chose to take the course
because it is something that I have
always wanted to do since I was
little, so that I could scuba dive
with my dad.” Mr. Giffin chose
to become certified, “so I could
embark on many underwater
adventures”.
Christian is certified as an
Open Water Diver. Mr. Giffin has
attained the level of Master Diver.
To attain the level of Master Diver,
Mr. Giffin had to complete the
Open Water Diver Training, log at
least 50 dives, and complete extra
courses such as Wreck Diving,
Stress and Rescue, Search and
Recovery, Night Diving, Deep
Diving, and Nitrax.
Mr. Giffin went on a 7-day
trip to Bonaire in the Netherland
Antilles with a group from Mermet
Springs this past summer. They
went diving everyday during their
adventure and they dove at several
underwater shipwreck sites while
seeing countless numbers of marine
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November 2013
Junior Eagles cheer clinic makes a splash
By Morgan Pope
On Friday, October 11, the
Spirit Squad held a Cheer Clinic
for surrounding grade schools
including Buncombe, Cypress,
Goreville, and New Simpson Hill.
Girls
ranging
from
Kindergarten to Eighth grade
participated in the Junior Eagles
Cheer Clinic and also performed
with the Spirit Squad on Saturday,
October 12.
Despite performing in the
pouring rain, everyone enjoyed
themselves.
“I had the best time being a
part of the Junior Eagles day.
All of the girls kept telling me
how much they look up to us.”
Sophomore Spirit Squad member
Mariah Nesler stated.
On Friday, the Junior Eagles
were put in groups led by various
Spirit Squad members and
rotated between different stations
including tumbling, stunting,
group cheer, and dance.
Spirit Squad member Casey
Rehburg commented, “I loved
being able to teach the younger
girls skills that they can use in
the future. The Cheer Clinic was
a big hit this year. Even though
it rained on Saturday, everyone
still went out on the field and
tried their hardest.”
Seventy-two girls signed up
On the far right, Shea Browder, a Spirit Squad member, leads a few Junior Eagles in
the group dance that all girls performed.
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“I had fun teaching the girls.
Even the rain didn’t stop us from
having a good time,” stated Spirit
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Assistant
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We were given a lot of positive
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Spirit Squad and all that they
have accomplished. Coaching the
junior Eagles was their biggest
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Breyer Clark puts out the spark
By Taylour Daubert
Student by day, fire fighter
by night, VHS senior Breyer
Clark takes part in volunteering
at the New Burnside Fire Rescue
Department in his spare time.
Breyer, who offers his assistance
daily, aides in search and rescues
as well as accident sights.
Offering his services starting
at the young age of 14, Breyer
has learned several important
qualities and skills necessary for
a fire fighter in action.
In order to prevent any
casualties or injuries in the line
of duty, a training course must be
passed by any person who plans
on volunteering.
Breyer assisted the fire fighters
in action during the devastating
November 2013
fire that had taken place on the
Vienna town square not too long
ago.
“It’s a stressful but rewarding
experience,” states Breyer about
his fire fighting skills. “We work
in all kinds of conditions, from ice
to extremely hot temperatures.”
Breyer was influenced to
become a firefighter by his
grandfather, Willis Strange who
was assistant chief of the Wapella
Fire Rescue, located in central
Illinois.
Eventually, Breyer’s interest
escalated into something more.
He now finds himself looking VHS senior Breyer Clark (far right) observes fire fighters performing an equipment
into fire fighting as a future check.
profession.
Noah Jackson trumpeting away at John A.
By Chelsea Mook
VHS Senior Noah Jackson
attends John A. Logan College
every Thursday to participate in an
orchestra class.
VHS’s band instructor Mr.
Newbold is the instructor for the
John A. Logan orchestra class. He
commented, “ I love strings. It
gives me a chance to work with a
totally different sounding group of
instruments.”
This is how Noah found out
about the class and since he already
knew Mr. Newbold, he felt more
comfortable with joining the class.
Noah, along with 39 other
students and adults, make up the
class. Mr. Newbold stated, “We are
always looking for more people to
join.”
Noah has been attending this
class since his freshman year, and
each year he gets three college
credits per semester.
This class practices every
Thursday to put on concerts for the
public. They do two performances
per year. One is in December at
the University Mall in Carbondale.
They also perform a spring concert
in April at John A. Logan.
Noah enjoys taking this class. He said, “It’s a better way to forward
my musical career along with my
education. Also, it’s a good way
for me to get introduced to classical
music and its’ composers.” As of now, Noah has 12 college
credits secured, and at the end of
this year he should have 18 college
credits for the music program. All of
these credits are fully transferable. Senior Noah Jackson playing with the rest of the orchestra class at John A. Logan
Students “Standing up for the Silent”
By McKenzie Mattox
Bullying has become a part
of the conversation that we hear
everyday. Whether we witness someone
being bullied, hear the stories of
those who have been affected by
bullying, or see the movies that
have shed light on what really
happens, bullying has become a
national issue.
VHS Sophomore Kaeleigh
Gibson has made her first step in
bringing awareness to bullying and
doing her best to prevent it from
happening.
Kaeleigh has started a petition
called “Stand up for the Silent”.
She got this idea from watching the
movie Bully, a documentary film
showing that everyone is effected
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Kaeleigh started the petition
because of her first hand experience
with bullying at her old school and
hearing about the young boy who
committed suicide here in Southern
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could make a change, I could be the
one to try.”
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started here at VHS, stating, “I
hope for effectiveness with this new
group. I want to bring awareness
to everyone about the effects that
bullying has on people.”
If you would like to sign the
petition or get more information on
the motivation behind the petition,
contact Kaeleigh anytime through
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Vienna Fellowship Church climbs to success
By Brianna Sori
On Saturday, October 5,
VHS staff members, Mr. Joshua
Stafford and Mrs. Kaylee
Adams, accompanied the Vienna
Fellowship youth group on a rock
climbing adventure at Paducah,
Kentucky’s recreational center.
The rock climbing trip
turned out to be a huge success!
Everyone reached the top of the
rock climbing wall.
For many of those that went,
the trip symbolized the conquering
of their fears.
VHS freshman, Jade Sanders
overcame her fear of heights
during the trip. She commented,
“The climb was very scary. I had
to concentrate on making it to the
top instead of thinking about how
high I was. I’m glad I went and
faced my fear.”
Mr. Stafford and Mrs. Adams
enjoy taking their youth group on
fun outings. They normally go
rock climbing outside at places
like Jackson Falls; however, due
to poor weather at the time, they
had to settle for an indoor rock
climbing experience.
Mr. Stafford said, “We are
really blessed in southern Illinois
with all of the beautiful natural
resources that we have in our
back yard.”
Vienna Fellowship youth
group plans on going on another
outing like this again. They
are always open to new people
attending.
Vienna Fellowship Church youth group enjoys rock climbing at the recreation center
in Paducah, Kentucky. Back row (left to right): Austin Adams, Jerry Stafford, and Josh
Stafford. Middle row: Kaylee Adams, Noah Logeman, and Tia McLaughlin. Front row:
Nicole Martinez, Mariah Nesler, Alexis McGraw, Jerrah Stafford, Jade Sanders, and
Tara McLaughlin.
sport is to shoot down a clay pigeon
that is released from a spring trap
into the air.
Parker Agin remarked, “I joined
ATA because it’s a lot of fun and I
love shooting guns for competition.”
The team is coached by Bill
Lawrence, Joyce Lawrence, and
D.R. Agin Jr.
Practices are held every Sunday
afternoon at the Rend Lake Shooting
Complex.
Parker said, “I recommend
joining ATA to others because it
allows for opportunities such as
scholarships and teaches every
member to demonstrate a patient
attitude.”
If you are interested in
participating in this sport, the
Southern Illinois Trap Shooting
team will offer an opportunity for
more people to become members.
Practices will begin next spring.
Anyone under the age of 18
who has completed a firearm or
hunter safety course is eligible to
be a part of the ATA team. For more
information, call Parker Agin at
VHS Sophomore Parker Agin competes
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in shooting competition.
Parker Agin shoots for the stars at shooting competition
By Amber Agin
VHS Sophomore, Parker Agin,
and his American Trap Shooters
Association (ATA) team competed
for the first time on October 26.
The team went head to head
with 150 other competitors at
the Franklin County shooting
competition.
Parker commented, “We all
did really well. By myself, I hit
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Quin Colson “flings mud” to the finish line
By Trevon Crittendon
VHS Sophomore, Quin
Colson loves to ride and race
dirt bikes in his spare time.
Quin began riding after
watching his older brother,
Paul, who also rides and races
dirt bikes.
Quin decided
to follow in his brother’s
footsteps and started riding
dirt bikes at the age of 10,
when he recieved his first
bike, a CRF-250-R
To prepare for a race, Quin
rides on his own track for
about 30 minutes, takes a 10
minute break, and then rides
again. Another part of Quin’s
race preparation is to pray for
October 2013
safety before each race, since
racing can be very dangerous.
Quin’s last race was in
DuQuoin, Illinois, at their
newly built race track, Indian
Hill MX.
Quin had an
outstanding finish, placing
11th out of 42 racers. Quin has won many awards
and trophies since he has
started racing. He came in
first at the Williamson County
Fair this summer. Quin also
has other first place trophies
as well.
Quin said, “Racing is
pretty fun, but I hope to kick it
up to the next level after high
On the right is Quin Colson and on the left is his 28 year old brother Paul, crossing on a
school.”
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Te
achers get competitive at annual “Run for Hope”
By Cassidy Stout
The third annual Eagle House
Ministries “Run for Hope” was held
on Friday, October 4. This included a
5K run/walk and a half mile fun run
for kids.
Participants in the 5K included
VHS teachers Beth Palmer, Cory
Waters, Drew Lawrence, Jamie
Kerley, Josh Stafford and Kaylee
Adams.
VHS had a lot of winners,
including one student and several
teachers.
Sophomore
Miranda
Brookshier won first place in her age
group with a time of 29:08.
Teacher winners include Mr.
Lawrence, who won first place in his
age group and second overall with a
time of 20:33. Mr. Stafford won first
place in his age group with a time of
23:21.
Mrs. Adams won second place
in her age group, finishing in 30:55.
Mr. Waters won third place in his age
group, finishing in 28:03.
The 5K was organized to raise
money for Eagle House Ministries
and promote the hope that is found in
Jesus Christ.
Mr. Kerley commented, “It was
a very fun experience because a lot
of my friends ran it too. It was well
organized and all of the people in
charge were very helpful and friendly.”
Eagle
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Ministries
encourages everyone to get involved
in their annual 5K walk/run. It takes
place during the Fall Festival in Pictured above are VHS teachers Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Waters, and Mr. Kerley, who
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Mr. Stafford, and Mrs. Adams (not pictured) also participated.
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VHS teachers still swinging
November 2013
By Harley McIlwain and Megan Chruszczyk
VHS Teacher/Coach Mr. Marc
Palmer is a Illinois ASA (Amateur
Softball Association) Hall of Famer
and a Illinois/Missouri Metro Hall
of Famer. He is also a part of the
Illinois USSSA (U.S. Slow pitch
Softball Association.)
Mr. Palmer plays in the Marion
league from March through
September and State Tournaments
are at the end of September. He has
played every position possible.
Mr. Palmer has played all over
the country. He has traveled from
the east coast to the west coast.
He has been playing slow
pitch softball for over thirty years.
Mr. Palmer said, “I would like to
play until I can no longer compete
against younger players.”
Mr. Palmer isn’t the only VHS
teacher involved in slow pitch
softball. Another teacher that is
involed is Mr. Cory Waters.
Mr. Waters started playing slow
pitch softball for the Marion league
two years ago. He plays short stop
during the summer and fall season.
When asked what made him
decide to start playing he stated,
“My brother started playing last
year with a bunch of buddies from
work and one day they asked me
to play and from then on I became
hooked.”
Mr. Waters is still working
hard towards improving his swing.
He stated. “Always bothering my
mentor Mr. Palmer about my swing.
It is a bit harder than I thought to
consistently hit a softball well.”
Mr.Palmer showing off his beautiful Hall of
Fame rings!
Hidden River brings new experiences to students
By Dylan Graves
VHS senior Julianna Allen took
a trip to Bowling Green, Kentucky
to take the 45 minute tour of the
Lost River Cave and Valley.
This is home of the only
underground river boat tour in the
state of Kentucky. It offers over
two miles of nature made trails in a
unique butterfly habitat.
The Lost River Cave is a nonprofit organization who’s goal is to
restore, preserve, and protect the
cave. Over the years, they have
been able to wipe away the signs
of abuse left behind from the years
the cave was used as a dump site.
Talking to Julie, she had many
great things to say about the
underground river. When asked
if she would ever like to return or
recommend it to others, there was no
hesitation in her response, saying,
“Of course I would recommend it to
others, and I would most certainly
love to go back, and maybe see
some of the cave critters.”
Traveling
through
the
underground cave there are many
interesting things to see. “My
favorite part of the tour was seeing
all the different rock formations
that had been formed in the cave,”
said Julie.
“This was a great trip and I
can’t wait to return back to the
underground river,” said Julie.
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By Dylan Graves
November 2013
Students show off their Art skills
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You know youre a VHS
student when...
By Megan Chruszczyk
1. You know what a Daggum is...
3. You hate AR books.
4. You know what the “Logic Game'' is.
5. You feel like your hand is going to fall off after being in Mr. Rude's class.
6. You're intimidated by (but love) Mr. Palmer.
7. Homecoming week is the best week of the year to you.
8. You text Mrs. Bradley more than anyone else in November 2013
Of course there’s
an app for that!
By Taylor Bundren
2. You never wear gold and black.
your contact list.
9. You see people Snapchat pictures of you in class.
10. You've heard Mr. Rude's cat stories.
Everyone has heard the phrase, “There’s an app for everything.”
It’s hard to imagine that phrase is 100% “app”licable. Here’s a
few apps that may have been designed by people with questionable
standards.
Game for Cats--Cat ladies all over the world are raging over this
one. Apparently, it’s gotten press from the New York Times, ABC News,
and a ton of others. Although it’s actually a popular app, it’s has a very
simple concept: the cat tries to catch the light-up laser on the device’s
screen.
iPhone Blower--This app is for when you just don’t feel like
summoning up the energy to blow out your birthday candles. A small
motor, located internally in an iPhone, circulates just enough air to blow
some small leaves around.
Tea Party Finder--A colossal hit for loners everywhere. This app
11. Your favorite sport in P.E. is volley-tennis.
pinpoints your exact location to point you in the direction of the closest
tea party. Don’t forget your tiara!
12. You get called out on your tweets by Mrs. Bradley.
SimStapler--If you’re ever so bored that you have a desire to click
13. You have freshman friends who can't go out to lunch with you.
14. FFA is the most talked about club in school.
15. You almost had a dragon themed prom.
Vienna, IL
Student ID days
Get $1 off a footlong or $.50
off a 6 inch sandwich
a virtual stapler over and over, you’ve run across the right app. Tap the
screen as much as you can for a pointless virtual score.
iHobo--If you’ve ever wanted to have your own hobo, well, your wish
just might come true. Download this unique app, and a young homeless
person will constantly pop up on your phone screen, requiring non-stop
attention day and night.
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Vienna IL 62995-0096
618-658-3611 or 618-967-9528
618-658-9665 Fax
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Page 20 Avery Kerley
What is your biggest pet peeve?
People who take high school too
seriously because if your social
high point was high school, you’ve
failed at living.
What would you do if you were
the last person on Earth?
I would go insane, hot wire a VW
Van, and travel across the barren
Earth solving mysteries with a
talking Great Dane.
What is one thing you were
terrified of as a child?
Chuck E Cheese.
If you could add any class to
VHS, what would it be?
Italian, to provide me with historical
insight.
What
are
your
favorite
Thanksgiving traditions?
Playing Super Smash Bros on my
cousin’s Nintendo 64.
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Senior Spotlights
DesireeWalter
ChaseGibson
What is your biggest pet peeve?
I don’t have any pet peeves.
What would you do if you were
the last person on Earth?
I would probably die because I
would be too lonely.
What is one thing you were
terrified of as a child?
I was a fearless child!
If you could add any class to
VHS, what would it be?
Assistant periods!
If you had a year off to do anything
you wanted, what would it be?
I would travel to see more than
southern Illinois.
What
are
your
favorite
Thanksgiving traditions?
ALL THE FOOD!
What is your biggest pet peeve?
When I can hear people breathing
or chewing because that means
they are way too close to me.
What would you do if you were
the last person on Earth?
I would set out on an epic journey
to find them. Or I would just Google
what happened.
What is one thing you were
terrified of as a child?
Porcelain dolls because my aunt
had a lot of them and it seemed like
their eyes followed me.
If you could add any class to
VHS, what would it be?
German, because it is a beautifully
frightening language that everyone
should speak.
What
are
your
favorite
Thanksgiving traditions?
Eating a ton of food. I think I like
food more than people.
November 2013
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JulieAllen
What is your biggest pet peeve?
When people crack their knuckles
or pop their back over and over
again. The sound of it freaks me
out.
What would you do if you were
the last person on Earth?
Prepare myself for zombies because
surely under those circumstances
they’re coming for me.
If you could add any class to
VHS, what would it be?
A drama or choir class. I feel like
our school needs something like
that since there isn’t a drama club
anymore.
What
are
your
favorite
Thanksgiving traditions?
Getting up early and having all of
my family over.
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JameeCole
Junior
The Talon
Spotlights
Lane Wright
November 2013
Page by Rachael Ren
MaxAllbritten
Sophomore
Freshman
What is your biggest pet peeve?
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Nathaniel Ross.
When people don’t try in PE.
What would you do if you were the last person What would you do if you were the last person
on Earth?
on Earth?
Just sit and cry.
Live like Larry.
What is one thing you were terrified of as a What is one thing you were terrified of as a
child?
child?
Nathaniel Ross.
Clowns. They’re too happy.
If you could add any class to VHS, what
If you could add any class to VHS, what
would it be?
would it be?
Baseball, because it’s the greatest.
French because Spanish is getting old.
If you had a year off to do anything you
If you had a year off to do anything you
wanted, what would it be?
wanted, what would it be?
Go to Alaska.
Go to a beach. No homework!
What are your favorite Thanksgiving
What are your favorite Thanksgiving traditions?
traditions?
Eating and going hunting because we do it every
Eating, because I am a fat kid.
year.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
When people eat the crackers on the table before
the food gets there.
What would you do if you were the last person
on Earth?
Fly a big airplane.
What is one thing you were terrified of as a
child?
The raccoon from Pocahantas.
If you could add any class to VHS, what
would it be?
Study hall, so I don’t have to do my homework
at home.
If you had a year off to do anything you
wanted, what would it be?
Learn to speak French, because French chicks
are hot.
What are your favorite Thanksgiving
traditions?
Having Thanksgiving with family in Florida
every year.
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Fax: (618) 658-5007
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Spotlights
CatilyneGreen
November 2013
Page by Rachael Ren
MarisaOliver
BeckyReeder
What is your biggest pet peeve?
When people walk slow in the hallway because
I don’t like to be late or feel like I’ll be late.
What would you do if you were the last
person on Earth?
Go mad since I would have no one to talk to
and eat all the food that everyone left.
If you could add any class to VHS, what
would it be?
French. I have an obsession with France,
mostly Paris, and I hope to eventually travel
there.
If you had a year off to do anything you
wanted, what would it be?
I would take it day by day and do whatever I
wanted to because too much planning can be
hectic and I would want to be stress free.
What are your favorite Thanksgiving
traditions?
Watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
and spending time with family.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
When people don’t try.
What would you do if you were the last
person on Earth?
I would probably look at pictures of Yadier
Molina all day.
What is one thing you were terrified of as a
child?
Snakes, because they scared me.
If you could add any class to VHS, what
would it be?
A class that taught you basic life skills.
If you had a year off to do anything you
wanted, what would it be?
Go to Africa and help the little kids over there
because that’s something I’ve always wanted to
do.
What are your favorite Thanksgiving
traditions?
Going to my grandma and grandpa’s and
spending time with family.
Freshman
What is your biggest pet peeve?
When people don’t try in PE because it makes
it harder on everyone, irritates the teacher, and
makes PE no fun.
What would you do if you were the last
person on Earth?
I would live my life to the fullest. I would
travel everywhere.
What is one thing you were terrified of as a
child?
Clowns, because of the fact that their emotion
never changes and it is disturbing and creepy.
If you could add any class to VHS, what
would it be?
I would add a life skills class, because I feel
that students need to be more prepared on how
to act outside of high school.
If you had a year off to do anything you
wanted, what would it be?
I would travel as much as possible.
What are your favorite Thanksgiving
traditions?
Eating, because I like food and I eat a lot.
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Balloons
Wednesdays are $.99 Big Macs!
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Senior
Which social network is your
favorite?
Twitter because I can use ghetto
language.
Are you involved in any extra
curricular activities? If not, what
are your hobbies?
Dance and Beta Club. They take up a
lot of my time besides work.
If you could have one wish what
would it be?
To be black.
What are three words someone
might use to describe you?
Ghetto, ghettolicious, ghetto-fabulous.
Just kidding. Determined, happy, and
well, ok, ghetto. LOL.
What are three things you plan on
doing after high school?
I have no idea besides going to college
and just enjoy my life.
Who is your celebrity look alike?
Tyra Banks.
The Talon
Mystery Spotlights
November 2013
Page by Brea Abner
Junior
Sophomore
Freshman
Which social network is your
favorite?
Twitter because it’s fun to see who is
doing what. You can see what your
celebrities are up to.
Are you involved in any extra
curricular activities? If not, what
are your hobbies?
Football.
If you could have one wish what
would it be?
To be rich. Get the money, the women,
and the FAME!
What are three words someone
might use to describe you?
Dumb, loud, Pokemon Master
What are three things you plan on
doing after high school?
Going to college, getting a job, and
writing a book called, “Every 30
seconds Krelo!”
Who is your celebrity look alike?
Seth Rogen.
Which social network is your
favorite?
Twitter because of Mrs. Bradley’s
tweets.
Are you involved in any extra
curricular activities? If not, what
are your hobbies?
Spirit squad, but not right now. I am
out for the rest of the season because
of my knee.
If you could have one wish what
would it be?
My clothing board on Pinterest to be
my real closet because I’m obsessed
with all things fashion.
What are three words someone
might use to describe you?
Quiet, geek, cripple.
What are three things you plan on
doing after high school?
I plan to go to college for 4 years then
to med school to become a pharmacist.
If that doesn’t pan out, marry rich.
Which social network is your
favorite?
Facebook because there are more
fights there than any other site.
Are you involved in any extra
curricular activities? If not, what
are your hobbies?
Being awesome, football, basketball,
and taking long walks on the beach.
If you could have one wish what
would it be?
To have a handlebar mustache because
I like them and I have no facial hair.
What are three words someone
might use to describe you?
Gorgeous, muscular, and gorgeous.
What are three things you plan on
doing after high school?
Going to college, become an electrician
and enter adulthood.
Who is your celebrity look alike?
Emma Stone.
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