Issue 3 - Vienna High School
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Issue 3 - Vienna High School
November 2000 Volume 7, Issue 3 Vienna, Illinois What’s Inside Vienna High Holds Mock Election Fairy Tales.....................2 Open House....................3 News............................4 Club News.....................5 Sports...........................6 News............................7 Parades.........................8 Class News.............. 9, 10 Vi-Hi Opinion.................11 World News...................12 Entertainment..........13, 14 Chicken Soup.................15 Entertainment................16 Spotlights.....................17 Picture Page.................18 Halloween at VHS............19 News..........................20 Halloween.....................21 Calendar......................22 Student Artwork.............23 by Rachel Lindsay Vienna High School recently held a successful mock election organized by Mr. Harner and his first block class. On Wednesday, November 1st, students gathered in the commons area to vote for their choice of president, county officials, and judges. They voted as in a real election, assisted by Robin Whitehead from the county clerk’s office. The purpose of the election was to familiarize each student with how a real election is held and to encourage them to vote when they reach eighteen. Students were called into the commons by class and given a sample ballot, which was exactly like the ones used in the real election. They were told to slip the ballot into the box and punch the hole next to the name of their choice. The students were urged to vote even if they weren’t sure. “I don’t care how you vote, just vote,” Mr. Harner said. After the ballot was filled, they dropped it into a ballot box to be Leslie Scarborough and Jill Clayton Nominated for Scholarships Submitted by Mr. Hamm taken to the county clerk’s office to be counted. The results will be published in the Vienna Times, as well as the Talon, to let the town know who the students favor. I spoke with Democrat Mr. Harner previous to the election to ask his prediction of the outcome. “Gore is the most competent, and the people will vote their pocketbooks. The economy is growing, and people want to keep that.” He also feels that this mock election may influence the outcome of the real election, as it has in the past, if the results are released prior to the voting. He stoutly supports Al Gore and feels that though the general election will be close, he will prevail. I also spoke with Mr. David Hill to see the election from a Republican’s point of view. He feels Bush will win by a landslide. “Johnson County is pretty conservative; there’s a chance most stu- Jill Clayton The Vienna High School faculty has nominated two outstanding Seniors to participate in scholarship contests. Leslie Scarborough was nominated for the Toyota Scholars Program which recognizes academic excellence and encourages young people to actively participate in community service. When Leslie was asked how she felt about being nominated, she said, “I was surprised to be chosen as the Toyota Scholarship nominee. I feel very honored for the nomination.” Jill Clayton was nominated for the National Society for the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) scholarship and essay contest. The DAR recognizes students on the basis of the dependability, service to the community, leadership, and patriotism. Jill said, “I was very excited to hear I had been chosen for the DAR Scholarship. It was a great feeling to know that my teachers chose me based on the criteria. It is a great honor.” Congratulations to Leslie and Jill and good luck in the next round of competition! Punching the Ballot Vienna High School Homecoming by Rachel Lindsay Election Results Queen Candidates Leslie Scarborough dents will vote along the lines their parents vote.” Concerning the general election, he feels there will be a similar outcome. “Clinton has left a sour taste in the mouth of a lot of voters,” he stated. The coordinators of the mock election hope holding this election will increase the number of people who come to the polls over the next few years. The goal is to cause students to be more aware that their vote does count, and feel if students are able to experience the election process, they will realize the importance and go to the polls in the next election. Homecoming Song: Angel by Aerosmith * Stephani Penrod * Christy Housewright Sophmore Attendants * Desiree Duty * Bobbi Sue Myers * Mareshah Belcher * Dean Betts Junior Attendants Freshman Attendants * Aly Steele * Andrea Davis * Travis Verkamman * Andrew Shoemaker Senior Sweethearts Sophmore Sweethearts * Ashley Broom * Ashley Huckelberry * Kacie Oliver * Uriah Cornelius * Adrian Wallscetti * Ben Hogue Junior Sweethearts Freshman Sweethearts * Falon Kennedy * Kim Welch * Blake Curry * Paul Colson Fairy Tales The Talon Volume 7, Issue 3 Page 2 November 2000 Traveling Fairy Tales by Josh Aronson On October 18 and 19th, the Drama class went to both Head Start and the Vienna Grade School to perform what they call “Traveling Fairy Tales.” Four fairy tales were performed in all: “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Rumplestiltskin,” “Hansel and Gretel,” and “Cinderella.” The thing that made these fairy tales special was the fact that each one had a quirk that separated them from the classic fairy tales. For example, in Cinderella the prince never actually marries Cinderella; instead he marries her much homelier sister. The actors did well. Almost everyone memorized their lines, and good inflection was present as well (everyone talked loud enough). Though the actors may not be Hollywood material and the sets looked extremely bad, the kids loved it, and that’s what counts. When reached for comment, funny-man Andy Farmer stated, “I think it was a good experience. Yes, I’d definitely do it again.” John Steinmetz as Hansel and Rachel Linsday as Gretel The Rumplestiltskin Cast from left to right, Trey Kerley, Christina Bailey, Morgan Jeffress, Andy Farmer Did You Know... Rumplstiltskin is known as Whuppity Stoorie in Scotland? The earliest recorded version of Cindrella comes from China. It was written down by Tuan Ch’eng-shih in the middle of the ninth century A.D. Vienna High School Talon Andy Farmer Chelsi Ringstaff and Alex Hernandez VIENNA SHAKE ‘N MEAL DEAL DOUBLE CHEESE BURGER DQ FRENCH FRIES 16oz. DQ SHAKE All For Only $2.99! Kristy Hoffard Rachel Lindsay Jennifer Verkey Andy Farmer Dustin King Drew Wilkins Josh Aronson Amy Clayton Kellie Howard Jessica Marshall Sheena McCormick Heather Russell Courtney Tanner Bryan Throgmorton The Vienna High School Talon is a publication of the VHS Desktop Publishing class. Unless otherwise stated, all articles and writings featured within 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 500 Faculty Advisor Joan Clayton for a limited time only Open House The Talon Volume 7, Issue 3 Page 3 November 2000 Open House at V.H.S. by Jessica Marshall Vienna High School held its annual Open House on Monday, October 30th. The Open House was held to allow parents to see how their children are doing in each of their classes. Parents and teachers discuss student grades, performance in the classroom, and how teachers might help students improve their grades. Students were encouraged to come with their parents to the Open House. The main purpose of having an open house is to set aside time for interested parents to view the facilities at V.H.S. and to discuss their child’s progress with teachers. The Student Council helped by serving refreshments to visitors in the commons area. Parents got the opportunity to view some of their child’s past and current projects. Mrs. Mize said, “We were pleased parents took time out of their busy schedules to come to Open House.” There was a very good turn out at the Open House. Over all, positive comments were receives from parents and teachers. One mother suggested to Mrs. Mize that we have an open house each semester so she could meet her child’s teachers for both terms. When Mrs. Mize was asked if she thought this year’s Open House was a success, she stated, “Yes, it was very successful for the parents who took advantage of the opportunity to meet teachers and discuss their child’s progress.” Mr. Hill, Mr. Harner, Ms. Kreuter, and Mr. Dunn YFC Mr. Reichert speaking with some parents Mr. Evans with Chris Combs and his father Ryan Harper and his parents VEACH SHORT STOP 658-9635 Wednesdays in the Old Cafeteria Fellowship, Fun, Games, and Laughter Prayer Circle 7:55 a.m. in the Commons Intersection of Rt. 45 & Rt. 146 Please bring your lunch and join us ! Piccadilly Pizza & Subs Vienna, IL News The Talon Volume 7, Issue 3 Page 4 November 2000 College Advice from Mr. Hamm Page by Dustin King VHS Guidance Counselor Mr. Hamm was recently asked some questions concerning college advice. When asked about what type of academic material is needed to get into a good college, Mr. Hamm replied, “You should have at least 3 science and 3 math credits from high school. The better colleges even require 4 credits of science and math. Also, good computer skills are essential.” He went on to say that the ACT assessment should be taken no later than June of your Junior year. He said that you may also want to take this assessment two times to maximize your score. Of course, the higher score, combined with a high grade point average will provide more college opportunities, as well as a greater opportunity for scholarships. According to Mr. Hamm, de- cisions regarding the college you want to attend should be made by the middle of your Senior year. This will allow you to submit admission applications and apply early for scholarships. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) should be completed after January 1st of your Senior year. Any financial aid you may be eligible for requires completion of this document. I then asked Mr. Hamm how he thought students should go about getting information on scholarships. He said, “Scholarship information can be obtained by contacting the school you plan on attending. This is an automatic process accompanying your admission application. Also, deciding upon a major course of study as early as possible will enable you to pursue scholarships given for that particular field of study.” Researching scholarships is a must. One good resource is the Horizon Careers computer program. Click on “Education and Training” then go to the financial aid box. This will access hundreds of scholarships that you can research. Keep in mind that college is paid for through a number of sources, i.e. grants, loans, scholarships, and personal savings. After that, I asked Mr. Hamm what the advantages are of attending a junior college before a four year university. He said, “The primary advantage of attending a junior college prior to a four year university is the cost. The tuition and fees are usually about half of what you would pay at a four year university. You will also save room and board fees, as most junior colleges are close to home, thereby eliminating the cost of living on campus. Also living at home for another year or two allows you some time to mature and prepare yourself for living independently once you do move away to school. Very few 18-year olds are ready for this life altering event.” Finally, I asked Mr. Hamm if there are any advantages of living on campus as opposed to living off campus. He replied, “All freshman and sophomore college students are required to live on campus, unless you have a medical or other predisposing condition that will prevents you from this. Once you are a Junior, the advantage of off-campus housing includes the choice of roommates, life-style, and location or style of housing. It also is usually less expensive to live off campus. However, the major disadvantage is that you own all responsibility for every living need, from planning and cooking meals to paying utilities. This can be difficult to manage while studying at the same time.” . American Fitness & Tan P.O. Box 1342 105 N. 5th Street On the Square Vienna, IL 62995 618-658-3202 • • • • 24 Hour Key Club Tanning Fitness Supplements Packages to Meet Your Budget Doug & Teresa Cash Owners “For a Better Image and a Healthier Life-style!” Club News The Talon Volume 7, Issue 3 Drama Club Hosts Elvis Impersonator Article by Sheena McCormick Page 5 November 2000 JILG Club Meeting by Kristy Hoffard on things to improve our plays and help our budget on future trips. One of the most exciting club events will be on November 17th at 8 P.M. in the new gym. The Drama Club and the Vienna Chamber of Commerce will be providing entertainment by one of the world’s best known Elvis impersonators. Jamie Aaron Kelley and the TCB dancers will be putting on an exciting musical tribute for anyone who has purchased a ticket from one of the drama club members. Tickets are also going to be sold at the door. This is going to JILG members at Camp Ondessonk be an awesome experience and ev“The I & I induction ceremony After the officers were introeryone is welcome! is the most important event on the duced, the next order of business horizon for the JILG class members”, was fund-raiser ideas and a fall acsays club president Josh Bain. Bain tivity. The organization is still undealso said that at the last club meet- cided about exactly which fund-raising; which was held on October 18th, ing concepts it will use. A final deeach member of the class will be pre- cision will be made at a future meetsented with a pin for being involved ing. in JILG. The induction pin ceremony Usually, when a JILG class hosts will be held on November 16th. an activity, surrounding schools are JILG officers were introduced at invited to join in on the fun. The the meeting. The officers are as fol- Herrin JILG class has invited the Vilows: Josh Bain, President; Jason enna JILG class to attend its roller Webb, Vice President; Alex skating party on November 4th. Hernandez, Secretary; Brandi Penrod, Reporter; and Desiree Duty, Historian. The VHS Drama Club has just recently announced that we have a new leader to take over where Mrs. Mize left off. When Mrs. Mize took the position of principal here at the high school, she decided that there were some things that she was going to have to sacrifice to better keep up with her responsibility as our new principal. She has worked very hard with our Drama club and has donated a lot of time to all of our plays and functions. But taking position as principal, there was many responsibilities, so she decided that she couldn’t be the main leader of the Drama club anymore. But she has said, that if there is any need of help, she would be more than happy to lend a hand in whatever she could. We appreciate her very much for that! When considering a new leader, Mr. David Hill took on the job. Mr. Hill has many new things planned for our club that has never been considered here before. We have some new ideas on how to make more money for our club, such as hosting fund-raisers that people in the community would be interested in. The money that we make will be used J J Auto Service 500 E. Vine Street Vienna, IL (618)658-9230 (618)658-4371 Custom Muffler Specialists Custom Pipe Bending We build dual exhaust systems to fit your needs! Largest selection of chrome tips in the area. We Stock Walker, Flowmaster, DynoMax, Thrush, Glass Packs Thrush California Boss We Accept All Major Credit Cards Sports The Talon Volume 7, Issue 3 Page 6 November 2000 Leslie Scarborough’s Walk With Golf Article by Sheena McCormick Leslie Scarborough started playing golf her freshman year in pursuit of becoming an accomplished golfer. After realizing her potential, Leslie decided that she was going to take golfing a little more seriously than she had previously thought. After many years of hard work and effort, Leslie has shown that it has payed off. She has dedicated almost all of her time to practicing and getting better at her strategies. Leslie has played this summer in some major tournaments and plans to compete this fall and winter in more of them on a Midwest Tour. Her college coaches will recognize her abilities, and show her things that will further perfect her game. Due to her scores and positive attitude, Leslie qualified as an individual at the Carbondale Regional, held on October 5th. After scoring a 90 at her Regional Tournament, she then furthered herself on to a more dramatic competition. This one made the decision of whether or not she would progress to the State Tournament, which has been a long-term goal of hers. The Sectional Tournament was held at Rolling Hills Golf Course in Alton, Illinois on October 10. In a tournament field of 96 golfers, she came up short on qualifying for the IHSA State Tournament. Leslie just missed qualifying by two strokes with a score of 87, and tied for fifteenth in the sectional event. Out of all the girls that were in her regional, she did an exceptional job and has represented Vienna High School very well. VHS Golf Coach, Mrs. Bremer stated, “ Leslie is proof of what hard work can do. Unfortunately, two strokes kept her from completing one of the goals she set for herself on this pursuit. Golf is a game that teaches lessons of life and sometimes in cruel ways.” Mrs. Bremer went on to say, “Leslie plans on playing college golf. At this time we are not sure where but, quite possibly the University of Illinois. I am saddened that she did not complete her career at VHS as she would have wished, but Leslie will draw from this experience what is to be gained and move forward. It has been a joy because of her personal faith and testimony, and how she lives it out along with watching her maturity and attributes which include commitment and perseverance just to name a few.” When it came down to the outlook that Leslie has had with her golf experience and what she has learned over these past four years, Leslie commented, “ I have learned a lot from golf these past four years, not only about the game but life in general. Mentally, the game will break you down or make you feel like you’re on top of the world. If you ever get the chance to play golf, I recommend you take it. You never know, you may learn to love it!” We congratulate Leslie on all of her accomplishments that she has contributed to Vienna High School, and wish her many more in the years to come. Job well done Leslie! Rhymer’s Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Carrier Equipm ent Bat h & Kit chen Fixt ures Repairs and New I nst allat ions Johnny Huckleberry FREE ESTI M ATES Bookkeeping and Tax Service “Custom Made Indoor Weather” Corner 6th & Vine P.O. Box 1327 Kenny Rhymer OWNER 1-618-658-9252 315 N. 3rd P.O. Box 248 Vienna, IL 62995 Accounting Tax Preparation News The Talon Volume 7, Issue 3 Interview with Ms. Vancil Page 7 November 2000 Top 10 Weird Laws by Josh Aronson Recently I sat down to interview Mrs. Tina Vancil, a student teacher here at lovely Vienna High School. She grew up in Southern IL, but later moved all over the map including, Minnesota, Oklahoma, and Indiana. She has two children, Megan13 and Bart-8. She says she enjoys teaching at Vienna and everyone is so friendly and helpful. Her life-long dream has been to teach, though she’s filled many positions. One job she also currently holds an aerobics class at Fitness Forum in Anna and has for five years. She’s even been known for calling a stretch break during English class, “Because stretching is important!” As for idols, she holds only one, good old Mr. David Hill whom she wants to be just like when she grows up. by Kellie Howard 10. In Normal, Illinois, it is against the law to make faces at dogs. 9. In Illinois, it is illegal to give lighted cigars to dogs, cats and domesticated animals. 8. In Rockford, Illinois, anyone who has been drinking is “sober” until he or she “cannot hold onto the ground.” 7. A US laws declares “biting someone with your natural teeth is “simple assault,” while biting someone with your false teeth is “aggravated assault.” 6. An old ordinance declares goatees illegal unless you first pay a special license fee for the privilege of wearing one in public. 5. In Kirkland, Illinois, bees are forbidden to fly through the village, or through any of its streets. 4. An Indiana law states: “It is illegal to put grafitti on someone elses’ cow.” 3. In Alabama, if an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle. 2. In Minnesota, it’s illegal to tease skunks. 1. In Urbana, Illinois, it is against the law for a monster to enter the city limits. reprinted by permission from www.dumblaws.com VHS Launches Rockets by Josh Aronson Friday, November the third, 2000: Crowds massed outside to watch VHS students under the guidance of Mr. Reichert launched rockets out on the front lawn today. Some of the rockets had interesting names. Everything from “Fat Boy” to the “Mosquito.” Most of the rockets did well, launched up and opened para- chutes on re-entry. However a handful of rockets had less than spectacular results. One rocket landed on the telephone wire outside, and is presumably still there. Some launched and were never found again, sailing far beyond sight. All in all though, the rocket launch is a VHS tradition that will continue to wow crowds for years Left to right: Travis Ames, Mr. Reichert, Nathan Rymer, Dean Betts to come. The Mosquito Lawrence & Bean Insurance Agency 8634 College Rd. Ullin, IL 62992 1-800-481-2242 (618) 634-2242 Join SCC’s “Contact us for all your insurance needs” “ On t he square” Box 126, Vienna, I llinois 62995 ( 618) 658- 9121 A Tradition In Service Since 1981 Satisfied Graduates • After-school Programs • Vocational Programs • Summer School Program • Extracurricular Activities • Transfer Opportunities • Job Placement Services VISIT US ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB AT WWW.SHAWNEE.CC.IL.US News The Talon Volume 7, Issue 3 VHS Participates in SEMO Homecoming Parade Article by Andy Farmer The VHS Marching Band participated on Oct. 21st at the SEMO homecoming parade. This was the band’s third parade this year. The Band competed in class AA, even though most of the other schools’ bands’ in AA were much larger than Vienna’s. Sophomore Kelly Howard said,“I thought the performing was fun...people were yelling, “trumpets rock!” On the 28th, the band played at Pickneyville at the Mardi Gras Parade. Although the band didn’t place they made a huge impresMatt and Kacie sion on the audience and received a great response from the crowd. was the fact that the band was alOne of the more exciting as- lowed to dress up in Halloween pects of the Mardi Gras parade attire instead of the usual uniforms. Senior Rachel Lindsay, a drum-major in the band, said, “I think this year’s band program is great, and the band’s playing better than I’ve ever heard them play.” The band has two parades left in the season: the Deer Festival and the Anna-Jonesboro Veteran’s Day parade. Page 8 November 2000 FFA Goes to National Convention Article by Bryan Throgmorton David Fairless, Tyler McCuan, Thomas Reid, Rebecca Yandell, and Clayton White On October 25 and 26th five VHS FFA members went to Louisville, KY for the National FFA Conv e n t i o n . R e b e c c a Yandell, Thomas Reid, David Fairless, Tyler McCuan, Clayton White and Mr. Fairless attended this educational experience. Nearly 50,000 members gathered together to attend ca- reer seminars, tour a Corvette plant, and probably the most fun, a dance. Many celebrities also attended this convention, such as, country singer Brian White and many government officials. “We had a great time and can’t wait to go back next year,” commented FFA President, Rebecca Yandell. We hope this experience is one you will remember forever. Andy, Eric, Bobby, and Jared T.A.’s Tanning 658-4611 1060 Old 146 Loop Vienna, IL *Come to where the sun always shines* Ben Adams, LUTCF 809 N. 1st Street, P.O. Box 335 Office Phone: (618) 658-2881 Life - Health - Auto - Home - Farm - Crop Hail - Commercial ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Johnson County Farm Bureau 709 East Vine Street Vienna, Illinois 62995 Phone: (618) 658-6300 Fax: (618) 658-6402 “A Special Brand of Caring” 809 N. 1st Street * P.O. Box 335 Vienna, IL 62995 (618) 658-2871 Carol Hall Manager For Reservations Call 1-800-2-RAMADA Operated under franchise agreement with Ramada Limited, Inc. CALL US FOR ALL YOUR ANIMAL HEALTH PRODUCT NEEDS Class News The Talon Volume 7, Issue 3 Auto Mechanics Class Cisco Class Article by Amy Clayton Article By Courtney Tanner There are a few select classes you can take at Vienna High School in which you can earn not only high school credits, but college credits, as well. One of these classes is Cisco. This class has been offered at the high school since last year. In the class, the students learn how to design intra-networks. Each student earns 2 college credits each semester that they take the class and complete it successfully. Three out of five students in last year’s Cisco class are majoring in Cisco or computer work in college. Through his participation in this class, Aaron Scarbough has an SIC scholarship and is majoring in computers. Brandon Kindle attends SCC and is majoring in computers. Another former student, Ryan Hill is going to SIU and he is also majoring in computers. Cisco student, Travis Ames, says, “Cisco is a very beneficial class. I plan on majoring in some type of computer occupation.” Travis Ames, Joe Anderson, and Jake Smith Cisco class REALTY CHESTER LAWRENCE, BROKER 412-414 Court (Public Square) Vienna, IL 62995-0126 Phone: 658-9204 658-8425 Page 9 November 2000 Fax: 658-3802 Toll Free Number: 1-800-642-3260 Ken Bain Emma Hook Jeannie Housewright Michele McGill Tina Penrod 949-3715 658-3261 658-8403 695-3384 658-8919 Every year a few Vienna High School students go to Goreville for an Auto class. There are 18 VHS students in the class, and 16 from Goreville. The class is taught by Mr. John Dicus from Goreville. This class is very different from the other clases here at Vienna. There are 2 credits from this class that go towards college. There are several people that have obtained careers because of this class, Mike Cullison-Napa, Randy Kerly-Mechanic, and Leslie Ingle-Mechanic. Everything from entry level mechanic skills to engine overhaul is taught here. They are also taught the basic things, like tuneups, brakes, and tires. Student Bobby Whitehead said “It is a very good learning experience for people that want to be mechanics.” Bobby and Matt hard at work Man eating truck- Ty and Cody Vision Planning Group Rodney R. Gholson Selling All Lines of Insurance 618-658-7008 Toll Free 888-658-1880 Fax 618-658-8207 Class News The Talon Volume 7, Issue 3 Information Processing by Jennifer Verkey Information Processing is one of the classes that one can take at VHS and earn hours at Shawnee Community College at the same time. The class is two semesters or a full school year. It is a computer based class in which the students learn several programs that could later help them in finding a job or make college a little easier. Some of the programs that are included in the class are Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, FrontPage, and Pagemaker 6.5. While the students are taking the Information Processing class, they are also receiving credit hours at Shawnee Community College. To obtain the four hours of college credit, the students must have a C grade or better and score a 38 or better in the reading section of the ASSET test. Several of the students agreed that the new information that they were learning in the class was going to be very useful, both in college and later in the job world. The students also said that the class was fun and a good learning experience and that they would recommend other students to take Information Processing, not based on the college hours, but on the new and valuable information the they would learn. Page 10 November 2000 Nursing Class by Amy Clayton and Courtney Tanner Every year there are a few classes offered at VHS that give students credits towards college. One class is the nursing class. This class is taught by Mrs. Reichert. They go to the Hillview nursing home two days a week in the morning to help take care of the residents. There are 6 CNA and 1 CRR credits from this class that go to college classes. This is a Checking up on some of the residents very good class to take because it can help you get a job. About seventy-five percent of students that have completed this class have obtained jobs because of the experience that the students receive in this class. It has been offered here for a total of sixteen years. The students are taught how to care for elderly people and what vital signs are. The students working hard at Hillview Information Processing students at work Christy Housewright Rebecca and Chase All Pro Auto Parts Highway 45 Vienna, IL 62995 (618)658-9030 Robert Billingsley Manager Jill checking blood pressure High Meadows Stables Quality Hunter-Jumper & Event Horses Boarding , Training , Instruction , & Vanning Irish Imports Jon Tatham Rt. 2 Vienna, IL (618)658-7681 Vi-Hi Opinion The Talon Volume 7, Issue 3 Page 11 November 2000 Vi-Hi Opinion by Heather Russell and Bryan Throgmorton If you could be anyone for a day who would you be and why? Trey Kerley Junior Jeremy Ferrell Freshman Keely Cochran Sophomore Matt Hupe Senior If I could be If I could be If I could be If I could be anyone, I anyone, I would anyone, I anyone, I would be the be an architect. would be Neo would be president of I would like to from the “MaN i c o l e the United be an architect trix” because Kidman. To be States. Imagso I could see he has awerich and famous ine the possiwhat it would be some clothes would be awebilities of being President. I like. Also, this would help me some; not to mention being mar- and his boots are great. Also, jumping from building to buildcould do so many things and get decide if I want to pursue it as an ried to Tom Cruise. ing is a big plus. away with it because the next occupation. day I would be myself again. Tricia Preumer Junior Felcia Butler Freshman Adam Gurley Sophomore Jesseca Spears If I could be If I could be If I could be anyone, I anyone, I anyone, I would be would be would be my Michael JorAmelia Earhart mom. I would dan. He is rich so I could fly be able to see and I could buy and see the if her life is as anything that I world from a complicated as wanted. Brandi Penrod. different point of view. she says it is. State Licensed Real Estate Appraiser Serving Southern Illinois Phone 618-658-8151 117 N 5th Vienna, Illinois 62995 Fax 618-658-8188 Senior If I could be anyone, I would be Chyna, so I could get even with Mr. Harner for World News The Talon Volume 7, Issue 3 Page 12 November 2000 Page by Rachel Lindsay What’s up With China, Israel, and the Stock Market? “What’s up in the world today?” This is a question that many people want an answer to. They just can’t find the time to research the facts. Most kids haven’t a clue about what’s happening in their country, much less their world, but it’s not because they don’t care. They, too, can’t find any time to investigate. “What’s this leading up to?” Let’s find out. Information for this page has been taken from: MSNBC News On-line *Shanghai, face of China’s future ∗ Young Chinese see good times on horizon Channel One News Homepage *The Stock Market Game ∗ Tiananmen Generation-Parts I, II, and III On-line NewsHour Forum ∗ Can the Crash Happen Again? *Revisiting the Crash Site CNN Specials ∗ Mideast Struggle for Peace USA Today On-line ∗ Crisis to the Middle East The Times *Death mars Middle East summit truce China In the New Millennium Many of you may not realize that China is an up and coming nation in the world today. The young people of China are growing more modernized as they embrace western culture and ideas. These teenagers are called the Generation of Tiananmen, due to the series of riots and hunger strikes that progressed from a demonstration in Tiananmen Square on June 3, 1989. It turned to a blood bath when a beloved leader ordered his troops to fire into the crowd. Tiananmen Square soon became the symbol of a new way of thinking, and a new wave of leaders, and more importantly freedom. Since then, the youth of China have been fighting communist rule to secure their rights as citizens and individuals. Israel and Palestine: The Never-Ending Fight? The Israelis and the newly named Palestinians have been fighting for generations over a little region called Palestine, next to the Mediterranean Sea. Though the region was once Israel’s, it has been taken by several Empires over the years, leaving the region open for other peoples. The British took over Palestine after World War I and gave it to the Arabs, but with one condition; a Jewish state would exist within. After World War II, the United Nation divided Palestine into Jewish and Arab states. Jerusalem, the main city of the region, was left neutral. The neighboring countries hated the Israel Pakistan Chinese Flag Fast Facts About China (Taken from MSNBC) • China has the world’s largest army • China is the third largest country of the world • China has the fastest growing economy that is still in the developmental stages • We will soon be trading more with China than with Japan • China is a future superpower Shoemaker Construction, Inc. idea, and invaded Israel. Instead of wiping them out, Israel won the battle and was recognized as a country of it’s own. The Six-Day War was a remarkable victory for Israel as they won back all the country that was once theirs. This included Jerusalem, Israel’s holy city. Since then, peace has been long in coming, with many treaties signed and much land exchanging hands. Just the day before the deadline to end the senseless violence, a fight broke out between Jewish settlers and a few Palestinians. This new breach of the Sharm el-Sheikh treaty, which ended three weeks of violence, spun everyone into turmoil. Hopefully peace talks will ensue despite the broken treaty. The Stock Market’s Terrifying October October is a month associated with Halloween scares, but did you know it’s also associated with Stock Market horrors? Black Thursday, a day of total hysteria for many, happened October 29, 1929. It was the first crash of the stock market and it crashed in such a chaotic way as to make things look even worse than they were. Black Monday, an even bigger stock market crash happened October 19, 1987. Investors lost one trillion dollars in investments, and the crash was one of the biggest in history. There has been two minor crashes since then-one on Friday, October 13, 1989, and one on October 27, 1997. These crashes were monitored by an automatic system that ended the trading once the selling of stock dropped to a certain point. The system was put in as a safety precaution after the two big crashes in ‘29 and ‘87. This October the stock market seems more stable and experts don’t believe there will be any major drops in stock prices. Fruit Belt Service Feed-Petroleum-Seed Chemicals-Fertilizer www.fruitbeltfs.com “Build with Us” 695-3372 General Contractors Vienna, IL Vienna Golconda Big Bay Anna Ullin Cobden 658-3511 683-2511 949-3857 833-6916 845-3333 893-4852 Entertainment The Talon Volume 7, Issue 3 Things to Think About Mystery Teacher Spotlight by Kellie Howard * Why do they put signs on doors that say “keep closed at all times?” Why, don’t they just make it a wall? ☺ If olive oil comes from olives, where does baby oil come from? Why do radio stations interrupt their programs to tell you that they are playing nonstop music? If you melt dry ice, can you swim without getting wet? What would happen if the cops arrested a mime? Would they tell him he has the right to remain silent? v What is the graveyard shift for people who actually work in cemeteries? y If they don’t want people to litter on a road, why do they put up signs that says “Fine for littering”? Page 13 November 2000 by Dustin King Top Ten Worst Halloween Costumes Q. How long have you worked at VHS? 28 years as of this year Q. What college did you by Heather Russell and Bryan Throgmorton attend? Southeastern IL and EIU 1) Richard off ‘Survivor’ Q. What degrees do you 2) Tinky Winky from the have? B.S in Education and a M.A Teletubbies Q. What are your favorite things to do or your hobbies? 3) Santa Clause Collect coins, Auctions, and 4) Ross Perot Golfing 5) McDonald’s Happy Q. Do you have any kids? Yes, I have three Meal Q. Are you a class sponsor this year? 6) The Missing Sock No, not this year 7) The back end of a Q. What is your favorite color? horse Red 8) The energizer bunny Q. What is your favorite band? 9) Richard Simmons Beach Boys Q. What is the model of your 10) A group sandwich vehicle? Beat up Q.What is your favorite thing about VHS? The kids Q. What is your least favorite thing about VHS? The paperwork (Answer on Pg. 14) Ashley Johnson Jennifer Lockhart Trey Kerley VHS Halloween Spirit Heather Trammel Christy Housewright Aaron Brandstatter, Elaina Rentfro, and Andy Baumann Trovillion Brothers Do-It-Best Elizabeth Voelz and Ashley Masters Tyler Dunning Darren Obourn Compliments of Robin A. Wetherell D.M.D. 505 E. Vine Street Vienna IL 62995 658-3761 Laura Hudson Vienna, IL The Talon Volume 7, Issue 3 Entertainment Page 14 November 2000 Yodeling Slim Clark? by Andy Farmer Slim Clark is an 80 year old cowboy/ yodeler who has recently released a new album “78’s Reborn.” I recently sampled some of Clark’s work (mind you I couldn’t bear to listen to entire horrible thing.) The portion I did listen to reminded me why the 78’s aren’t reborn. Yodeling and country are two completely terrible different things, or so I thought. Slim Clark has combined the two and thus created a whole new breed of bad music. One of the songs I sampled was “Happy Cowboy Life.” It was anything but happy. Mr. Clark would sing some country western lyrics then break into a yodel That’s like playing basketball and scoring a touch down! You’ll probably never see any Slim Clark albums at the local cd store, but it still makes you just a little angry that you might. If this whole yodeling thing doesn’t work out he could become “The Real Slim Clarky.” Then again I don’t know if we have room for 2 terrible rappers named Slim. Good band, good Music, good Charlotte Blink-182, as good as voting! Blink-182 Live Album by Andy Farmer The real Slim Clark: not a winner Pick o’ The Week This issue’s pick is Ross Perot. This is justified I think because he finally gave up. He’s not running for president this year. He’s not in the spotlight. Actually he’s probably on a yacht somewhere in Figi. What makes this man, Perot tick? Why does he run for public office? Did he ever feel he had a chance? Does he have plans for world domination? Maybe Mr. Perot is just another old man. Then again maybe that’s what he wants us to think. Whitnel Funeral Home Vienna 658-2511 Goreville 995-2152 Those punksters from Blink182 are at it again, this time with a live Album entitled “The Mark, Tom, and Travis Show-The Enema Strikes Back.” The new cd will feature more than a dozen songs by Blink, including “Man Overboard” a new single by the group, along with all your favorite hits featured in Enema of the State. The cd should capture the finesse of a live Blink show. With Blink-182’s antics and those famous one-liners. The cd is only available until the end of the year, so I would suggest picking up a copy as soon as possible. Overall I think this should be a great cd and should be a great addition to any cd collection. The cd will be available on Election Day, so if you get time between voting and campaigning pick up a copy. New Music from New artist by Andy Farmer This week we thought it would be a good idea to try to broaden our readers horizons, musically that is. In that spirit we give you New Music From New artist, songs you’ve never heard, from bands you’ve never heard of. Good Charlotte, Little Things This band of twenty-somethings from Annapolis Maryland is on the scene with their new single “Little Things.” The band has been together for four years, and when they started frontman “Joel” had never played a chord. The bands pop/punk/rock style has a definite “newness” to it and the way things are going for this up and coming band they could be around for a while. Answer to Mystery Spotlight Mr. Evans This-N-That Vienna, IL Stuffed Animals Balloons Gary L. Hicks Randy Huckleberry Prom Flowers Tuxedo Rentals “Dedicated to Caring Committed to Service” Intersection of Rt. 45 & 146 Chicken Soup The Talon Volume 7, Issue 3 Page 15 November 2000 Chicken Soup for the VHS Soul Page by Drew Wilkins Saved from the Edge This is a story that changed my life. My name is Sarah and I live in a small town in Vermont and far from any major city. But in this little town, where everyone knows everyone, a story unfolds that will change the way you look at a lot of things. The start of my 11th grade year is one I’ll always remember. Friends were back, classes were easier and things were going great! The first day of that year is the one that I’ll remember the most. Here’s how it all got started. As I walked home on that Friday, things seemed to going good. But as I looked across the street, I could tell that the kid on the other side didn’t think so. He walked slowly and had his head down and seemed to be talking to himself. I kept walking, not thinking too much about it, although one thing struck me as odd; he was carrying all of things home. He had his books, all piled high in front of his face. I continued on. But as I kept walking, curiosity filled my mind on why he had everything with him. It couldn’t be because of homework. No, not on the first day of school. We never have homework on the first day. So I decided to walk over and talk to him. “Hey!” I said. He slowly looked up and gave me a nod. “I was wondering why you were carrying all this stuff with you. Lotta homework?” I asked. “I just want to study on some of this stuff before the class passes me up,” he said. I kind of nodded my head at him and went on to ask him all about his life. He told me his name was Brian and about his family. It ended up, he was in my class and had just move from New York. We talked about everything. About sports, and school, and about why he moved. Why he moved didn’t seem to be a popular subject with him. He told of trouble that surrounded him at his old school, but quickly changed the subject. So I didn’t ask anymore questions. We soon reached my house and as I walked up my front steps he kept walking in his same slow manner. Later that night, I couldn’t help but think of the sad guy that I had met earlier in the day and why he seemed to be so scared of me and in what I had to say. I lay awake all that night trying to figure all of my questions out. But drowsiness caught me and I drifted off asleep. For the next several months, I saw the guy in the halls, at lunch and even in some of my classes. We rarely spoke but I noticed that something had changed about him. He didn’t seem as sad anymore and looked confident. I still wondered why, on the day that I met him, he seemed so timid. My junior year flew by and my senior year started. I always remembered Brian and the constant circles of questions that seemed to go along with him in my mind. I watched Brian a lot. He had turned popular. He had good grades and as many friends as he would ever want. Soon senior year came close to the end and graduation was soon to come. Valedictorian and Salutatorian were picked, and as many people figured, Brian was named Valedictorian. No surprise to me or any of my classmates. Graduation came all too quickly and the sorrows of leav- ing our high school also came. As we all sat there with our caps and gowns on, we saw our four years pass in our mind one more time. Brian, of course, being the Valedictorian, had to give a speech about his years at the high school. He told of the day his family moved. He spoke of how scared he was. But the thing that brought tears to the eyes of everyone there was how he spoke of me. “As I walked home from school, all books in hand, I remember what was running through my head. How I didn’t fit in at my old school and why I had moved. See, I moved to Vermont during the summer after my sophomore year for one reason. I was going through a depression. I hated myself because I wasn’t as popular or as rich as I wanted. I was also scared of how others viewed me. So as I walked home I thought of how this high school was going to be the same. And after the stress and horror of me not fitting in began to settle in, yet, another year, I thought of one thing, suicide! It was something that has entered my mind before in New York as I walked the lonely halls of my high school,” he admitted. “But!” he said, “ A girl named Sarah saved my life with the simple act of making me feel that I was needed and liked. She talked to me that first day as I walked home with a million thoughts running through my head. The first thing she asked was about why I was carrying all the books home with me. The real reason I had cleaned out my locker and had all of my books was to save my mom the hassle of going to the school after I was gone. And I would love to say thank you Sarah.” So that was it. This whole time, I racked my brain, trying to figure out why he seemed the way he did. But now I know. I know that I changed a life by just being myself in trying to make someone feel comfortable. The audience stood and applauded the speech and the touching story he had just told them, and they cheered for me as Brian descended from the stage and proceeded to give me flowers. With that, tears filled my eyes, as the mystery had been solved. Dial Up by Naarah Lindsay The beginning of my sophomore year was great until I had the biggest fight my parents and I have ever had. I remember dating a guy that I really liked, so every chance I got, I’d call him. I didn’t really care how much I tied up the phone, I mean, that’s what I wanted, and nothing was gonna stop me. But mom and dad had other plans. They made a 9:00 pm phone curfew. So, now, there I was, wanting to use the phone but couldn’t. I decided that I would call anyway, despite mom and dad’s rule. And, of course, I got caught. Now, I was grounded for two weeks without the phone and some other stuff. I was devastated, so, one night, I snuck into my sister’s room and used her phone to call my boyfriend, and, needless to say, I got caught once more. Mom and Dad stopped trusting me and to earn their trust was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. CHIP WYNN ENDRIZZI Oldsmobile P.O. Box 726 10th & Vine VIENNA, IL 62995 LAWN SERVICE Vienna, IL 62995 CHEVY TRUCKS Wayne & Bette Mott 618-658-9073 Matt Endrizzi 618-658-5481 Josh Berkland 618-658-4001 Pickups Blazers Suburbans AstroVans Chevy Vans Sportvans Step-Vans BARRY DOHERTY General Manager Showroom (618) 658-2031 Toll Free (877) WYNNCHEVY FAX (618) 658-6072 Parts & Service (618) 658-6411 Entertainment The Talon Volume 7, Issue 3 Page 16 November 2000 The good, the bad, and the Napster by Andy Farmer Have you ever listened to an MP3? Have You ever listened to a burned CD? Chances are, you have and chances are, you did it less than legally. This is what record companies and many artist’s fear. You’re going to stop buying their CD’s and start making your own. If you’ve made your own CD you’ve probably used Napster. Napster is a java-based program that allows chat, it also let’s users have a hotlist to see when their friends are on-line. But, this is not what napster is famous for. Napster allows the sharing of MP3’s across the Internet. What’s the big deal about sharing as opposed to just downloading MP3’s off of a website. First, the reliability is much better when sharing files because the links to the songs you are looking for are instantly updated. While looking for a MP3 on a search engine, you must realize that it is updated roughly every hour. This means that you have a much better chance of having a held responsible for sharing copyrighted material. Should you download songs and make your own CD’s? I guess it’s your call. Will this bring down the music industry? Doubtful. Did the VCR bring the movie industry to it’s knees? Should record companys be pointing fingers? successful download while using Napster. Second, while using Napster you have 800,000 other people sharing with you. Some of these people have thousands of MP3’s. The selection is huge and you can get virtually any song you could possibly want. This scares record companies because you can get any song and put it on a CD. Why would you buy their CD just for one or two tracks? The other side of the Napster argument is that there is nothing wrong with the sharing that is going on. There’s no downloading from a main computer system. It’s just people transferring files. Also, Napster can’t control what is transferred. They even state in their agreement that they can’t be History of Halloween Article by Courtney Tanner Halloween has always been thought to be a happy holiday where children dress up in their costumes and run around the streets asking for candy and other goodies. Many people don’t take Halloween very seriously. Halloween was really important to people a long time ago. Many religious groups were very serious about Halloween, and it wasn’t something they took lightly. Most Halloween festivities are based on folk beliefs concerning the supernatural forces and spirits of the dead. That’s why people decorate their houses with pictures of witches and ghosts. The most famous Halloween decoration is the jack o’lantern. (Continued on page 21) Backwoods Paintball 10% Off Rental or 5% Off Sales Expires May 2001 Contact: Cody Taylor Vienna, IL 618-658-8169 Limit one per customer The Talon Volume 7, Issue 3 Spotlights Page 17 November 2000 page by Jessica Marshall Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Justin Baker Penn Hilton Clayton Penrod Chad Colson What is your favorite thing to do in your free time? Talk on MSN What is your favorite thing to do in your free time? Target shoot or play on the net What is your favorite thing to do in your free time? Play guitar and lift weights If you could travel to any place in the universe, where would you go and why? A different universe, because there are endless possibilities out there. If you could travel to any place in the universe, where would you go and why? Scotland, because of the funny drunk guys. If you could travel to any place in the universe, where would you go and why? Seattle. I want to live by the ocean, and I want to see where some of the greatest bands ever came from. What is your favorite thing to do in your free time? Stay busy; spend time with Jessica, work, play ball, be with friends, etc.. What was your most embarrassing moment? When I was showing off for some girls and wrecked What was your most embarrassing moment? Telling someone a story that I thought happened to me, but it really happened to them. What was your most embarrassing moment? I don’t have one. What is your nickname? J.D. or Baker What is your nickname? Polar-Bear What was your favorite childhood Halloween costume? The Grimm Reaper What was your favorite childhood Halloween costume? A scorpion Where were you born? Carbondale, Illinois Where were you born? Herrin, Illinois Would you consider yourself a follower or a leader? No. Would you consider yourself a follower or a leader? A Follower Do you have any siblings? If so, what are their names and ages? Shawn-24, Lisa-25, Brandi-28 Do you have any siblings? If so, what are their names and ages? Sheila-22, Aaron-27, Don-36 Have you ever met a celebrity? If so, who was it, and where did you meet them? Yes, I met Michael Jordan in Lakeview, Chicago. Have you ever met a celebrity? If so, who was it, and where did you meet them? Brent Spinner, at a Hooters in Panama City, Florida Freshman If you could travel to any place in the universe, where would you go and why? There are way too many choices. What was your most embarrassing moment? In the third grade, I told the whole class that rabbits laid eggs! What is your nickname? Penny and L.T.P.B. What was your favorite childhood Halloween costume? A vampire Where were you born? Herrin, Illinois Would you consider yourself a follower or a leader? A little of both Do you have any siblings? If so, what are their names and ages? No. What is your nickname? Chaddy, Chadly, Chadwick What was your favorite childhood Halloween costume? A pumpkin Would you consider yourself a follower or a leader? A little bit of both, but I like to lead. Where were you born? Paducah, Kentucky Have you ever met a celebrity? If so, who was it, and where did you meet them? Yes, my cousin Gary Penrod. He sings in the gospel group the Gaither Vocal Band. I’ve also met Bill Gaither. I met them in Carbondale, Illinois and Evansville, Indiana. Do you have any siblings? If so, what are their names and ages? Paul-15, Quin-3 Sophomore Junior Senior Heather Trammel Alicia Taylor Amanda McCoy Terra Wasylenki What is your favorite thing to do in your free time? Shopping and hanging out with friends What is your favorite thing to do in your free time? Go shopping What is your favorite thing to do in your free time? Hang out with “The Crew” What is your favorite thing to do in your free time? No Comment! If you could travel to any place in the universe, where would you go and why? Pluto, because it’s far away from here. If you could travel to any place in the universe, where would you go and why? Austrailia If you could travel to any place in the universe, where would you go and why? A very secluded tropical island near the Bahamas and only my friends and some of my family would know where it was. What was your most embarrassing moment? No comment... What was your most embarrassing moment? The first time I went out with the crew I fit 7 people in my car. What was your most embarrassing moment? I’ll tell you some other time! If you could travel to any place in the universe, where would you go and why? Florida, to see my Aunt and to visit the beach. What was your most embarrassing moment? I don’t care to say... What is your nickname? Grandma What is your nickname? McCoy or Pooh What is your nickname? I don’t have one. What was your favorite childhood Halloween costume? Minnie Mouse What was your favorite childhood Halloween costume? I was an Indian, when I was three What was your favorite childhood Halloween costume? When I was really young, I dressed up as a Valentine. I was cute! Where were you born? Carbondale, Illinois Where were you born? Carbondale, Illinois Where were you born? Marion, Illinois Would you consider yourself a follower or a leader? A leader Would you consider yourself a follower or a leader? A Leader Do you have any siblings? If so, what are their names and ages? Kendra-10 Do you have any siblings? If so, what are their names and ages? Angela Eastwood17, Jeremy Taylor-11 Have you ever met a celebrity? If so, who was it, and where did you meet them? The Harlem Globetrotters at the SIU arena in Carbondale, Illinois Have you ever met a celebrity? If so, who was it, and where did you meet them? Yes, Youngstown. I saw them at a listener appreciation concert in Paducah, Kentucky. Would you consider yourself a follower or a leader? A leader Do you have any siblings? If so, what are their names and ages? Heather-10, Desiree-4 Have you ever met a celebrity? If so, who was it, and where did you meet them? No, I’ve never met a celebrity. Have you ever met a celebrity? If so, who was it, and where did you meet them? Ozzie Smith at his restaurant in St. Louis What is your nickname? Slinky What was your favorite childhood Halloween costume? Tigger, when I was 5 years old. Where were you born? Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Would you consider yourself a follower or a leader? A Leader Do you have any siblings? If so, what are their names and ages? No. Have you ever met a celebrity? If so, who was it, and where did you meet them? Yes. I met Leonardo Dicaprio at a dance club in Toronto, Jonathan Taylor Thomas in Pontypool, Ontario, Canada, and Celine Dion and her sister at my mom’s beauty shop in Metropolis, Illinois. The Talon Volume 7, Issue 3 Picture Page Page by Amy Clayton Page 18 November 2000 The Talon Volume 7, Issue 3 Halloween at VHS Page 19 November 2000 The Talon Staff has chosen what they believe to be the best Halloween Page by Jennifer Verkey costumes at VHS. And the winners are: t s e i r a Sc Devon Gearing, First Place Nina Spurlock, Second Place M o s t Nick Richardson, First Place Fu nn i es t Rachel Lindsay, Chase Gilbert, Matt Hupe, Kacie Oliver, Second Place O r i g i n a l Jackie Warren, Second Place Mr. Trover and Dr. Trover, First Place Best Overall Costume Yuri Rentfro News The Talon Volume 7, Issue 3 Page 20 November 2000 Drivers Education Students Get “Convinced” Article by Kellie Howard On October 30th, Drivers Education students from Goreville and Vienna High Schools took part in a program designed to convince them to buckle up. Students who wished to ride Eastern Illinois University’s “Convincer”, an interactive demonstration of a 7 mph head-on collision. The Convincer was designed to show the occupant what a crash of this very small magnitude would feel like, and then compare it to a similar one of 60 mph. The demonstration did its part to show the importance of safety belts in automobiles. After feeling the impact even at this relatively slow speed, most students were no longer reluctant to buckle up. Later, Officer Dale Poole of the Illinois State Police showed the students the ISP roll-over simulator, which demonstrated the effects of a crash in which the automobile was flipped. Officer Poole demontrated the effects of such a crash when the occupants were wearing their seatbelts, as well as when they were not. In each “crash”, if the occupants had been buckled up, neither would have sustained major injuries. The demonstrations have helped to raise awareness of the importance of seatbelts all over Illinois. The ISP and Eastern Illinois University both plan on returning for second semester Drivers Ed., so if you missed the show this time, you can see it again after Christmas. Before.... ...and After!!! The Convincer Hold on Christina!! 3rd Block Drivers’ Ed. Girls and Officer Poole Mitch Garrett IPLS 3085 Kenneth McDaniel IPE 052463 Shawnee Survey & Consulting Inc. P.O. Box 125 104 South Fourth Street Vienna, IL 62995 DAY PH.: 618-658-3191 FAX PH.: 618-658-5007 Goddard’s Auto Body and Auto Sales COMPLETE AUTO BODY REPAIRS JAMES E. GODDARD OWNER Ph: 618-658-6065 Fax: 618-658-9190 E-mail: [email protected] Bailey Funeral Home 705 N. First Street Brian & Julie Bailey Vienna, IL Brent Williams (618)658-2311 POST OFFICE BOX 927 VIENNA, ILLINOIS 62995 LATE MODEL USED CARS CHIEF FRAME EQUIP. HUNTER WHEEL ALIGNMENT WRECKER SERVICE AUTO SALVAGE MULTI MILE TIRE DEALER Village Flower Shoppe Vine Street Vienna, IL 62995 Flowers for every occasion Plants , Crafts & More 1-888-283--0131 -888-283--0131 or 658-9245 Halloween The Talon Volume 7, Issue 3 Page Page21 21 November 2000 Urban Legends and Scary Stories by Kellie Howard true or not...you decide At a railroad crossing in rural Maryland, locals say if you stop on the tracks, a strange force will push you across. Some say it is the ghost of a young girl who was killed there many years ago. There have been reports of drugged travelers awakening in ice-filled bathtubs only to discover one of their kidneys has been harvested by organ thieves. the door, held by the chain lock, was opened. The woman became frightened and called 911, who arrested the man and found him to be a serial killer. A golfer in the habit of carrying his tee in his mouth while playing holes grows sicker and sicker over the course of a few days and then drops dead. A postmortem reveals that the golfer had ingested a lethal dose of the pesticide sprayed on the golf course. The purchaser of a new pair of shrink to fit jeans attempted to achieve the perfect Eating Pop Rocks and drinking soda skin tight size by wearing them while soaking will cause the candy to explode in your stomin a bathtub and was killed by the crushing ach. force of the constricted pants. A hotel patron filled out a room service order only to discover the front desk clerk had released her room key to a man claiming to be her husband. At about 2 a.m. Reprinted with permission from www.snopes.com What do you believe? History of Halloween (Continued from page 16) The jack o’lantern derives it’s name from a character in British folk tales. According to these tales, the soul of a deceased person named Jack O’Lantern was barred from both Heaven and Hell and was condemned to wander the earth with his lantern. The most popular custom on Halloween is trick or treating. It comes from the Celtic pagan religion. The night of October 31st was thought to be a night where the spirits that had died the previous year wandered the earth, and they had to get rid of them by offering them something to eat and Full Line of Feed and Farm Supplies SAM’S The Friendly Store that Saves You More Highway 45 North Vienna, IL Monday thru Saturday: 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 PP.M. .M. .M. Sunday: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 PP.M. drink. In the 1970’s, trick or treating hit a sharp decline due to all the rumors that candy that was being given out was being poisoned. Now many parents won’t let their kids go out alone, or in some cases not at all. Some places get really carried away with Halloween. In Detroit, people actually set houses on fire that sometimes destroy whole blocks. Salem, Massachusetts has many festivities starting at the beginning of October and lasting until October 31. 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T 22 11 Meet the Eagles 16 Lady Eagles vs. Gallatin Co. H 4 10 9 15 Sat 30 29 Eagles vs. Cobden T 24 Days until Christmas! Lady Eagles vs. Hardin Co. T Eagles vs. Massac Co. H Septic Work * Waterlines Plumbing * Hauling Donelson Backhoe P.O. Box 35 Mike Donelson 996-3123 Service J.W. Reynolds Monument Company TOGETHER WORKS...FOR YOU. Phone: 618-658-2961 P.O. Box 665 Vienna, IL 658-2811 or 1-800-526-8180 Student Artwork The Talon Volume 7, Issue 3 Page 23 November 2000 ThE NeRd by Bobby Fairless There was a nerd inside my school, People laughed and called him a fool. He was probably the smartest, the most humble and kind Nobody wanted to know what went on in his mind. Then one day he missed the bus His family got mad, and began to cuss. Then the nerd thought, “I don’t have any friends” So he took a gun and brought himself to his end. All those friends he claimed not to have, Showed up at his funeral on his behalf. The bully that picked on him, The kid that called him names, The other kids that never let him play in any, Basketball games. All of those people that ridiculed and teased, He had finally made them cry on their knees. I am so glad that you have heard, This tragic story of the nerd. If there is a person You know is treated this way. Tell them how glad you are, The Race Against Time by Jessica Spears The race against time is forthcoming, The end of the beginning is drawing near. Time for good-byes is coming to pass, so Tell the ones you love that you love them, And tell your hearts desire that you care. You never know when their end will come, And they’ll no longer be there. To Whom it May Concern I wrote this for you, And you know who you are, To say I’m sorry, For all I’ve done. I’m sorry I hurt you But I’m happy now. So don’t hate me, ‘Cause I don’t hate you. People have talked, And I foolishly believed, But I’d like to think, You wouldn’t say it. 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