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VHS Prom King and Queen Elected Volume 26, Issue 5 www.viennahighschool.com THE TALON Vienna, IL Vienna High School April 2021 VHS Prom king and queen elected By Vonson Youtzy On Saturday, March 27th, to thank the Prom Committee and the Vienna High School 2021 everyone involved with putting this Prom took place at Walker Hall together for making sure we got to in Paducah, KY. The attendees at have prom; I know this means so Prom crowned Micah Harris and much to the Seniors. I also want Chloe Clay as the 2021 Prom king to mention that everyone looks and queen. fantastic tonight! I hope you all The special day for VHS have a great night, make lots of students started at Vienna High memories, and dance your hearts School in the commons with out; cheers to Prom 2021!” she said Promenade. After Promenade, the as everyone raised their glasses to students went to eat and then later a toast. met back at Walker Hall where the 2021 Prom king Micah Harris dance was held. said, “I’m truly honored to be voted As the students came into as the 2021 Prom king. People in Walker Hall they were met with the future will never be able to a wonderland of forest-like appreciate a prom like Seniors in decorations, including the 2021 2021 did. It simply felt normal but Prom glasses used for the toast. great!” The Prom Committee came up 2021 Prom Queen Chloe Clay with the idea of Enchanted Forest said, “Being voted for Prom queen as a classic theme for this year’s was something I never would Prom. They worked hard the night have expected! I am so grateful to before to set up the venue for a have been able to experience this wonderful and beautiful Prom and want to thank everyone who night. voted for me. My last Prom was At Prom, the Senior class unforgettable and my heart is so president, Heather Trambley, gave full!” a speech. Heather said, “I first want Prom queen Chloe Clay and Prom king Micah Harris. VHS Homecoming king and queen elected By Vonson Youtzy On Saturday, March 13, about Homecoming week that his Vienna High School hosted it’s favorite part was “Seeing all the annual Homecoming coronation skits and getting closer with my ceremony. That night, Mason friends.” Poland and Sophia Canada were Sophia said, “I feel so beyond elected as Homecoming king and happy and grateful, so much love queen by the Vienna High School is in my heart for everyone!” student body. Sophia also said that her favorite Before the coronation, the part about Homecoming week was Eagles basketball team took on “Definitely getting the opportunity Century, but they unfortunately to become closer to everyone!” lost. That same night, the At the beginning of coronation, Homecoming dance was held. Both Homecoming attendants of each the commons, lunch room, and old class were introduced by Adrian gym were beautifully decorated in Stout, the master of ceremonies, accordance to this year’s theme: and Kalysta Conley, the mistress “Around the World, No Place like of ceremonies. Homecoming.” Retiring king, Gabe Holloman, Student Council sponsor Ms. crowned Mason Poland as this Palmer said that, “For a year like year’s Homecoming king. Sophia this one, I am so pleased that our Canada was crowned by this year’s homecoming turned out this great. retiring queen, Reagan Hill. The coronation was beautiful Mason said, “I feel thankful for thanks to our wonderful Charlotte everyone who helped me, especially Dixon and the dance was enjoyed the pigeons. I feel honored and by all.” happy to be king!” Mason also said Homecoming king Mason Poland and Homecoming queen Sophia Canada. Page 2 The Talon April 2021 Scholar Bowl crushes another season By Eliza Goines The Vienna High School the Black Diamond Conference Scholar Bowl team has been at Sesser-Valier High School, at competing in several different which they won. Shortly after, tournaments and matches since the team attended regionals at being cleared for a season by IHSA. Goreville High School. The season began in early Senior Varsity starter Aubrey February with the team’s first Anderson says, “Even though match which was held at Sesser- this season has been shorter than Valier. Overall, the Varsity team normal, we did extremely good was victorious in each match as we only had one loss. Winning except one. conference was definitely a plus The Junior Varsity team and it was an fun competition that followed the Varsity team to each certainly challenged us. I’ll miss match and competed as well. playing next year, but this season, Due to Covid-19, more safety no matter how short, was a blast.” precautions have been put in place. Both the Varsity and Junior The teams would wait for their Varsity teams are very happy match in a designated area while for the chance to play this the other team competed. season despite the difficulties. The Varsity Scholar Bowl team pictured left to right: Aubrey Anderson, Mason Poland, The Varsity team attended Heather Trambley, Stella Larson, Zachary Schell, Caitlyn Scruggs, Cooper Shanks and Maelee Sparks Scholar Bowl member breaks record By Eliza Goines On March 2, 2021, Scholar historical, at least for Vienna High Bowl member Cooper Shanks School. In terms of scholar bowl- broke Vienna High School’s record specific skills, he has them all: vast for the most toss-up questions knowledge on various academic/ answered correctly. cultural topics, the ability to Senior Cooper Shanks says, fearlessly and quickly interpret “It has been great seeing all the questions and answer them, and work I’ve put in the past four years he is a great captain and leader for finally end with this. Although this the team. Cooper has scored 52 year has been very different due varsity toss-up points more than to Covid, I still have had a great the second-highest scoring scholar season.” bowl player since 2016, giving him The previous record was set by a total of 103 career toss-up points. Lindsay Holhubner with 90 toss-up It is also noteworthy that he broke questions. Cooper has reached over 100 in a year in which we played 100 questions. Cooper has also in only 8 matches instead of the been named as the Varsity Scholar approximately 20-25 matches we Bowl Captain. would normally play in a non- Scholar Bowl coach Mr. Brian COVID year. So, I feel pretty Jones says, “Cooper’s scholar confident in saying Cooper has bowl career has been special. to be one of the best VHS scholar Perhaps a better word would be bowl participants ever.” Senior Cooper Shanks celebrates a winning season and a new record. Tech Team brings it live By Maddy Harner On February 2nd, the of time. I appreciate all of the work technology team broadcasted the they put into producing the high boys basketball team for the very quality live stream broadcasts. first time, showcasing their skills. I know the entire community The tech team members in enjoyed being able to watch from charge of broadcasting consists their own homes. A big thank you of Seniors Mason Poland, Cooper to the tech team for making this Shanks, Christian Bullock and little bit of normalcy possible!” Matthew Johnson along with Junior Junior Jonathon Green states, Jonathon Green and Sophomores “I’ve enjoyed learning how to set Charlie King and Tristan Kerr. up multiple cameras and run a Superintendent Joshua Stafford, sound board. The skills I’ve gained Bryan Bert and Tori Bert were a this year from broadcasting will vital part of organizing equipment not only help me in the future, but and training the team needed to it will allow for events here at VHS produce a successful broadcast. to be even better than they’ve been Superintendent Joshua Stafford in the past.” states, “I am very proud of the tech The community is excited to On February 2nd, the tech team broadcasted the boys basketball team for the very students that stepped up to conquer see how much the tech team will first time, showcasing their skills. Pictured left to right: Matthew Johnson, Mason Poland, Jonathon Green, Tristan Kerr, Christian Bullock & Cooper Shanks. a huge challenge in a short amount improve throughout the years! April 2021 The Talon Page 3 Boys Basketball finishes strong By:Payton Bennett On Saturday, March 13th, the comes with the ups and downs of boys basketball team played their Covid and the uncertainty of even last game of the season against having a season. They were faced Century, making their record a total with a new coach and a new system of six wins and twelve losses. of wearing masks while playing. If Along with this being the team’s this wasn’t daunting enough, four last game, it was also Senior night. key returning players elected not to The four Seniors honored were play. Despite these obstacles, the Mason Kerley, Quentin Meyers, team doubled last year’s victories Micah Harris, and Matthew in about half as many games.” Johnson. With the season now over the With the season now over, preseason has begun. The team will Coach Dreher said, “I am most continue to work hard to improve. proud of how the team persevered The team is planning for a great Pictured left to right: Mason Kerley, Quentin Meyers, Micah Harris, and Matthew this season. Lots of frustration season next year. Johnson. Lady Eagles end winning season By: Madison Craig On March 11, the Vienna Lady Eagles basketball team played their final game against Massac with an exciting win of 47-45.
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