Volume 17, Issue 3 www.viennahighschool.com/newspaper THE TALON Vienna, IL Vienna High School December 2010 Page by Kirsten Trambley Homecoming Queen Candidates Taylor Hoffmann Emily Horn McGinnis Brittany Rice

Taylor Hoffmann is the 17 year Emily Horn is the 17 year Hannah McGinnis is the 17 Brittany Rice is the 18 year old old daughter of Bob and Caroline old daughter of Amber and Chris year old daughter of Michael and daughter of Frank and Andrea Rice. Hoffmann, and the sister of 19 year Taylor, and the late Vernon Horn. Patti McGinnis. She has three older She is the sister of 12 year old old Bobby Hoffmann, the VHS She is the sister of Jacob Horn who siblings: 23 year old Zach, 20 year Makayla and nine year old Ethan. Homecoming King of 2008. is 21, Shae Taylor who is 20 years old Kalie, and 19 year old Ethan, While in high school, Brittany In high school, Taylor has old, and 16 year old twins, Cain and VHS 2009 Homecoming King. has played and , been in basketball, , cross Chase Taylor. While in high school, Hannah and participated in Pep Club, Art country, Pep Club, and Beta Club. Throughout high school, has been in volleyball, , cross Club, Yearbook, and HOSA. Taylor recently experienced Emily has been involved in track, country, basketball, WYSE, Beta Brittany’s most memorable her favorite VHS memory when basketball, volleyball, Spanish Club, Club, Pep Club, HOSA, Student moment at VHS was this year when Hannah McGinnis jokingly hid her Pep Club, FFA, Art Club, Student Council, Spanish Club, Drama she was playing in the volleyball basketball shoes, causing her to Council, HOSA, Globetrotters, and Club, Scholar Bowl, and Art Club. Regional game against Jonesboro. freak out. Once Taylor found her Nursing. Hannah has two memories tied As she prepared to spike the ball, she shoes, Hannah felt really bad. Emily said that her most for her most memorable moment at missed it, creating an embarrassing Taylor is very honored and super memorable moment at VHS was VHS. They are when she did the and funny memory. excited to be on the Homecoming “during my freshman year when Titanic scene with Jacob Lane in She is very excited to be a (continued on page 6) (continued on page 6) (continued on page 6) (continued on page 6) Homecoming King Candidates Dillon Hall Drew Kirby Brayden Leeds Aaron Myers

Dillon Hall is the 17 year old son Drew Kirby is the 17 year old Brayden Leeds is the 17 year old Aaron Myers is the 18 year old of James Hall and Michelle Murrie. son of Alan and Linda Kirby, and son of Lance and Judy Leeds, and son of Joe and Cindy Myers, and He has eight siblings ranging from the brother of 19 year old Makenzie the brother of 21 year old Tyler. the brother of 21 year old Jerrica. 19 years to 11 months old. They and 17 year old Ehren, his twin. At VHS, Brayden has Since coming to VHS at the are Zack, Steven, Christina, Jessie, In his years at VHS, Drew has participated in football, track, beginning of his Sophomore year, Isabella, Nichole, Gabriella, and participated in , basketball, tennis, mascot, Pep Club, Beta Aaron has been involved in , Logan. cross country, golf, Pep Club, Art Club, Spanish Club, Art Club, Globetrotters, Student Council, Pep During his high school career, Club, FCCLA, Student Council, HOSA, weight room, FCCLA, and Club, FCCLA, Art Club, HOSA, Dillon has played football and and Spanish Club. President of the Class of 2011 for and Nursing. track, participated in Pep Club, Drew’s most memorable three consecutive years. Aaron’s most memorable Globetrotters, FCCLA, and Student moment was during his sophomore Brayden’s most memorable moment at VHS was when the entire Council, and regularly going to the year in Driver’s Ed with Mr. Palmer. moment happened during school turned against the Class of weight room. Drew said, “I ran into a ditch, and Homecoming Week of his freshman 2011 during the Tug of War last Dillon’s most memorable Mr. Palmer and Ehren had to push year when the current seniors were year. Even though this happened, moment occurred last school year me out. I will never forget Mr. competing against the Class of 2008 the class won the competition during Homecoming Week when Palmer’s facial expression!” in the Obstacle Course. Brayden which made Aaron proud of his he nearly cut off his thumb while About being elected onto the had to blow up a balloon until it classmates. (continued on page 6)(continued on page 6) (continued on page 6) (continued on page 6) Page 2 The Talon December 2010 Article by Sarah Cain and Melissa Maze Page layout by Sarah Cain and Melissa Maze Junior Homecoming Attendants Bryan West Heather Nance Kyle Loyd Brooke Childress

Bryan West was chosen by his Heather Nance was chosen to Kyle Loyd was chosen to Brooke Childress was selected by fellow Junior class as an Attendant in represent the Junior Class in the represent the Junior Class in the 2010 her fellow classmates to represent the the 2010 Homecoming Court. Bryan 2010 Homecoming. Heather is the Homecoming. Kyle is the son of Travis Junior Class. Brooke is the daughter is the son of Roy and Christie West. daughter of Sandra Dorch and Max and Jerri Loyd. Kyle has one sister, of Gene and Gena Childress. Brooke Bryan has three brothers, Josh 26, Nance. Heather has four brothers: Kayla Loyd, a 2010 VHS graduate and has two sisters, Ashley 20, and Carley, Bruce 21, and Bradley 11. Kaleb Nance, Caleb Hastings, Jason the 2009 homecoming queen. 16, who is a sophomore at VHS. Bryan has been involved in Pep Sullivan, and Luke Loyd. Heather has Kyle has been involved in Pep Brooke has been involved in Club, and baseball, and is the Secretary one sister, Racheal Sullivan. Club, Drama Club, FFA and Beta volleyball, basketball, and softball. of the Junior class. In Bryan’s spare Heather participated in volleyball, Club. Kyle also plays on the baseball She has also been involved in Pep time, he enjoys hunting and fishing, dance and track. Heathers says she team. In Kyle’s spare time, he enjoys Club, HOSA, FFA, Beta Club, and supporting the Eagle’s basketball enjoys doing anything and everything, hunting, fishing, and hanging out with Book Club. In her spare time, she team, and spending time with his including paint ball, mudding, being his friends. enjoys hanging out with her friends. brother’s friends. An interesting fact with her family, dancing, singing, and Over the summer, Kyle won An interesting fact about Brooke about Bryan that you may not know, is of course, texting. over $1,000 competing in a fishing is on April Fool’s Day, she believed he is a gearhead. Bryan owns a 1965 Heather’s favorite part about tournament. Kyle Bowman actually put a golf ball Ford Mustang. homecoming week is seeing the His favorite part of homecoming in her gas tank. Bryan says his favorite part of different ideas when the students week is by far the lip syncs! “The Brooke’s favorite part of Homecoming week is “going all out and teachers dress up. She stated, Palmer’s are the best plain and simple!” homecoming week is playing on dressing up for my school, but most “Homecoming week, in general, is Kyle said. volleyball. When Brooke was asked of all for my class. Then again, the AWESOME!” When asked how she When asked how he felt about how she felt about being an attendant, skits and lip syncs are pretty sweet.” felt about being one of the Junior being an attendant he stated, “My class she said, “I’m excited to represent the When asked how Bryan feels about Attendants, she stated, “I am very is amazing! I have the best classmates Junior class, and I feel very honored being an attendant he stated, “I’m very blessed to be able to participate this you could ever ask for. The Class of that my classmates picked me to privileged to support my class, and year on the homecoming court. I would 2012 is setting the bar very high and it represent them.” will bring the thunder to this year’s like to thank my class for their votes.” is a great honor to be part of it!” 2010 homecoming week.” Sophomore Homecoming Attendants Andrew Rockwell Anastasia Austin Dominick Tedeschi Knikki Keeling

Andrew Rockwell is the son of Anastasia Austin is the daughter of Dominick Tedeschi is the son Knikki Keeling was chosen as Danny and Beverly Rockwell. He has Cindy Delacruz and the late LaShone of Tom Tedeschi and Cindy Webb. one of the attendants to represent one brother, Charles Lee Rockwell, Austin. She has two siblings: a sister, Dominick has two siblings; a brother, her sophomore class in the 2010 who was a 2010 VHS graduate. Alexis Klinger, currently a senior at Morgan Baker, a 2007 graduate, and a Homecoming. Knikki is the daughter Andrew has played football in the VHS, and a brother, Cory Belsher who sister, Annabeth Webb, age 5. of Cesinee Thornton and the late past. He is an active member of Pep graduated from VHS in 2009. Dominick plays on the baseball, Robert Keeling. Knikki is also the step Club, FFA, and the Student Council. Anastasia plays on the volleyball basketball, and golf teams. He is daughter of Jack Thornton. Knikki During his spare time, Andrew enjoys team, cheers, and competes on the track also active in Beta Club, Pep Club, has three sisters; Natalie and Haleigh restoring his antique tractor, a 1964 team. She is also a member of FCCLA, and Globetrotters. In his spare time, Keeling, and Abby Thornton. Club Cadet Low Boy that his Uncle Vic Beta Club, HOSA, Pep Club, and Dominick likes to relax, but also enjoys Knikki has participated in gave to him. An interesting fact about Drama Club. Anastasia enjoys singing, when he gets the chance. basketball and softball since Andrew is that he has been chosen dancing, and making her friends laugh An interesting fact about Dominick is freshman year. Knikki has also been by his fellow FFA members to be the in her spare time. An interesting fact that he has one pupil that is larger than involved in Pep Club and Beta Club, Sentinel of the Vienna Chapter. about Anastasia is that she taught the other, and there is no fix for it. I bet and represents her class on Student Andrew believes that anything to herself how to do back flips. you have not noticed that before! Council. In Knikki’s spare time, she do with homecoming week is awesome! Anastasia’s favorite part of Dominick loves every second of enjoys spending time with family and Andrew feels it is a great honor to have homecoming is by far the lip-syncs homecoming week! Dominick stated “I friends. been chosen by his classmates as a and dress up days. Anastasia feels very am very honored to have been selected Knikki’s favorite part about Sophomore Attendant from the class honored that her classmates have voted by my classmates. I am very excited homecoming week are the lip syncs and of 2013. This will be only the second her to represent her class on this special to be representing the Class of 2013 in candidate skits. When asked how she time that Andrew has gotten to wear night. She is also very excited to walk this year’s homecoming ceremonies.” felt about being a sophomore attendant a tuxedo, and as he says he will be with Andrew “Rocky” Rockwell, and she stated, “I am really surprised, but I “rockin’ it!” even commented, “Oh yeah!” am super excited about it!” Page 3 The Talon December 2010 Article by Sarah Cain and Melissa Maze Page layout by Melissa Maze and Sarah Cain Freshman Homecoming Attendants Maranda Chance Christian Dahncke Cassidy Stout Luke Hogan

Maranda is the daughter of Christian is the son of Mark and Cassidy is the daughter of Luke is the son of John and Kim Marty and Kindra Chance. She has Tiffany Dahncke. Christian has three Warren and Brandi Stout. She has Hogan. He has two brothers, Matt one sister, Taylor, 7 who attends New siblings, Nolan 11, Brendon 8, and one brother, Adrian 7. Hogan who graduated from VHS in Simpson Hill Grade School. Ian 2. Cassidy is a member of the 2008, and Reed Hogan, who is an Maranda is a part of the volleyball, Christian is a member of the VHS volleyball and basketball teams. adorable four months old. basketball, and softball teams at VHS. football and teams. He She also participates in Beta and Luke is a member of Beta Club She is also a member of Pep Club. In also is an active member of VHS Pep Pep Club. In her spare time, Cassidy and Pep Club. In his spare time, her spare time, Maranda enjoys riding Club. In his spare time, he enjoys enjoys playing basketball, practicing Luke enjoys riding his four-wheeler, horses and four wheelers, playing playing sports, such as baseball or softball, and hanging out with her and hanging out with friends. An sports, hunting, and hanging with football. An interesting fact about friends. An interesting fact about interesting fact about Luke is that he her friends. An interesting fact about Christian is he has a very outgoing Cassidy is that she was born on a has a knack for making his family Maranda is she can keep a positive personality. military base in North Carolina. laugh, which comes in handy during attitude, despite the situation. Christian loves the lip-sync part Cassidy loves to dress up during awkward pauses. Maranda loves lip-syncs the most of homecoming the best. Christian homecoming week. Cassidy stated, Luke loves just to be involved during homecoming week, Maranda stated, “I feel very honored to be “I am excited to represent my class during homecoming week. Luke said, “I am glad my classmates representing my freshman class of in this way during my freshman year. said, “I am very honored to have picked me to represent them in the 2014 in this year’s homecoming I feel very honored that so many been selected by my classmates and 2010 Homecoming coronation.” court, and I am very excited.” people voted for me.” friends as a representative for my Freshman class.”

Article by Chris Ditterline Master and Mistress of Ceremonies The VHS Master and Mistress teams. In his spare time, he enjoys four sisters: Jessica Hanson, Lauren of Ceremonies have been chosen. hanging out with friends, playing Catron, Angela Champion, and They are Clayton Smith and Maggie sports, and giving fist bumps. Thelma Cox. She also has three Cox. Congratulations to those who Clayton’s favorite part about brothers: Maurice Kalous, Bobby won. homecoming week is the lip-syncs Catron, and Joshua Traynere. Clayton Smith was chosen as and homecoming skits. Maggie is a member of the Beta this year’s Master of Ceremonies. “I am very honored and excited Club, Drama Club, and is on the He is the son of Debbie and Jimmy about the opportunity,” Clayton team. In her spare Smith. He has one younger brother, said on being this year’s Master of time, she is sleeping or hanging out Hunter Smith. Ceremonies. with Sarah or Erik. Clayton is a member of Pep Maggie Cox is the Mistress of Maggie’s favorite part of Club, HOSA, Nursing, FCCLA, Ceremonies for homecoming this homecoming week is the lip- Beta, and Art Club. He is also a year. She is the daughter of Maurice syncs and coronation. “I am super member of the basketball and golf Cox and Thelma Bell. Maggie has excited and honored to be Mistress of Cermonies.” Homecoming Fashion Advice 10 things to NOT include in your Homecoming outfit Article by Anthony Bible Okay, I’m pretty sure that a good percent of you are going to be going to Homecoming, and, let’s face it, not everybody here has a top-notch fashion. For those of you like that, I’ve made this handy little guide for things NOT to include with your Homecoming outfit. [10] Anything based off of a Lady GaGa outfit. Duh. [5] Fishnet stockings. Only Ke$ha and Lady GaGa can really get by with wearing these to formal events. [9] Leather stilettos. These are only fit to be worn on a night spent dancing at the club, not the school. [4] Neon colored fake eyelashes. You will look like [8] Too much bling. Bling was meant to be used in a circus performer in those! small doses, and too much of it will ruin you. [3] Feathery hats. Too many birds are sacrificed every [7] Any form of the tutu. These were made for a year just to make those ugly hats. Don’t promote it. specific reason--ballet. Not Homecoming. [2] A dress and tennis shoes. It may seem rebellious, [6] Ballet flats. You’re going to a Homecoming dance, but it just looks cheap. At least spring for a pair of not starring in The Nutcracker. pumps. [1] Large bows on the butt of your dress. The person who designed this needs to be smacked with Vogue. Page 4 The Talon December 2010 Dylan Easley, the horse whispererPage layout by Isaac Rogers and Katelyn Bailey Article by Kassey McDonald Dylan Easley, senior at Vienna to Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and showed their own horses. He Talon Staff 2010-2011 High School has made our small Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, also works hard with the local 4-H town proud by becoming the Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, group. Editors-in-Chief president of the Quarter and numerous places in Illinois for Dylan said that his favorite Tyler Harner Kirsten Trambley Horse Youth Association. showing. He hopes to reach the Sun part about being the President of Dylan has been a member of Circuits in Florida, and the Denver the ILQHYA is the opportunity to Managing Editor Kari Robertson the ILQHYA since 2002 and was Stock Show. make new friends, and he enjoys spending time with others who Layout Editor elected for president last fall. Mr. Easley is proud to say that Kelly Fitzgerald The ILQHYA runs their he and his family work very hard share the same passion for horses. association like a business, but with their horses. They do all the Dylan encourages everyone News Editor Jessica McMahon they do not get paid. They have hard work on their own, with no to become a part of ILQHYA. He an elected board and they hold trainers. They were the only ones said, “If you want to be part of the Writing Staff meetings on a quarterly basis. showing who bred, raised, trained, ILQHYA, Go for it!’ Marissa Ross • Clarissa Court Chris Ditterline • Drew Walsh They participate in horse shows, Dylan Latham • Kyle Loyd hold fund raisers, and compete on Melissa Maze • Kasyn Moore the national level. Every year they Jacob McGill • Isaac Rogers Kassey McDonald • Sarah Cain have a youth team that represents Danielle Sharp • Jenna Edwards them at the Youth World Show and the Quarter Horse Congress. Layout Staff Devon Albright • Katelyn Bailey Part of Dylan’s job as president Anthony Bible • Kyle Bowman is to try to lead the organization in a Courtney Cavitt • Maria Hill business manner. It is a non-profit Keisha Chapman • Jacob Lane Brittany Dixon • Sarena Kotter organization and they raise their Mikayla Stokes • Ben Large own funds to keep the association Jessica McCabe • Nick Meyers alive. This year Dylan helped raise Shayelin Nelson • Tori Page Rebecca Sandfort • Drew Kirby $10,000 at their annual horse show. Racheal Sullivan • Courtney He also has to plan out what the Wassmann ILQHYA does at this year’s award Advisor banquet. Another big job Dylan Mrs. Joan Clayton has is recruiting new members of the ILQHYA. Vienna High School 601 N. 1st Street Dylan has traveled all over Vienna, IL 62995 the United States. Dylan has Phone (618) 658-3011 attended the Youth World Show, in [email protected] Oklahoma City, OK. The Quarter The Vienna High School Talon is a Horse Congress show is held in publication of the Desktop Publishing Class. Dylan showing his horse at the Memphis Tennessee Mid South Breeders Futurity. Unless otherwise stated, all articles and Columbus, OH. Dylan has traveled writings featured are the work of the students in the class. If you would like your ad to appear in The Talon, contact Joan Clayton at 658-4461 ArticleGifted by Drew Walsh VHS gamer wins tournament x218. The Talon is on the web at One of our very own students choice for the tournament was Call Round came, and I managed to win www.viennahighschool.com/newspaper at VHS has a special gift that of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. in the final seconds. Everyone was most people want to have, but Drew about the details of congratulating me and asking if I unfortunately don’t; the gift of the tournament he replied, “The wanted to play with them.” gaming. first round was cake! Jacob Drew’s prize for winning first Drew Walsh, a senior here at Lane and I both advanced easily. place was 1600 Microsoft points, Vienna, recently won a 48 person Unfortunately Jacob was knocked a cardboard cutout of one of the free for all tournament on the night out in Round Two, but I managed characters from the game, and the of the midnight release for Call to win both Round Two and Round honor of getting his game first out of Duty: Black Ops. The game of Three. Then, the Championship of over 200 people. Prom plans moving forward Article by Melissa Maze and Sarah Cain The Prom Committee held held. Most importantly, the Prom Jones. We all are working very hard their third meeting in Mrs. Will- Committee decides when prom will to make sure prom will be a blast!” Civic Center, with a unanimous Henn’s room on October 1. Prom be. Mrs. Will-Henn called the vote. Committee plays a very important Prom Committee member, meeting to discuss different venue Prom will be April 30, 2011, The role in the preparation and execution Hannah McGinnis commented, “I options. When the 18 members theme for Prom will be Neon Lights. of Prom. They decide where Prom am extremely excited about prom who were present voted on where After Prom will be from midnight to will be held, the theme, and where this year! We have two great class they wanted Prom to be, they chose 3:00 A.M. It will be held at SIU Rec and when After Prom will be sponsors, Mrs. Will-Henn and Mr. the SIU Ballroom over Carbondale Center. After Prom attendees will be able to use the majority of the Rec Center’s equipment, including the pool, volleyball and basketball courts, racquet ball, ping pong, rock climbing, and much more. Prom Committee will be meeting again soon to decide on glasses and prom decorations. Mrs. Will-Henn commented, “I am glad that the senior class is coming together earlier this year to plan for Prom Committee planning 2011 prom. Pictured above back row, Kyle Bowman, Dillon Hall, Aaron Myers, Clayton Smith, Brayden the most awesome, phenomenal Leeds, Ehren Kirby. Middle Row, Mark Stram, Hannah McGinnis, Taylor Hoffmann. Front row, Mrs. Will-Henn, Shayna Coonce, prom ever!” Carolyn Storey, Alexis Klinger, Marissa Martinez, Emily Deaton, Melissa Maze, Kirsten Trambley, Sarah Cain, and Amy Simmons. Page 5 The Talon December 2010 Homecoming competition heatsPage layout byup Jacob McGill Article by Jacob McGill As Homecoming week approaches, students are preparing for the upcoming competitions in hopes of being the winning class and gaining the title of Homecoming Champions. We asked three students from each class to explain why they think their class will bring home the title. Drew Kirby Drew Drew Walsh Drew Clayton Smith Clayton

I wish all classes the best of We’ll just let the under class We’re going to dominate luck during homecoming week men do the trash talking the juniors, especially Tyler this year. We should all be very right now. we will do our Harner. sportsman like and respect one talking on the field. another...... Not!!!! Go seniors Heather Nance Heather Tyler Harner Tyler Clayton Wright Clayton

We will totally dominate the The Junior class is going to own the Juniors are so pumped this year. Seniors this year because, we Seniors in the lip sync just like last I know with Mr. and Mrs. Palmer, are the Juniors and we are back year. Need I remind everyone that “the dynamic duo” on our side and looking for fresh meat. The the Juniors are the reigning lipsync we’re going dominate. In all Seniors are going down miserably. Champions and we plan to keep it that fairness the Juniors are going to We will put the Seniors in their way. And as far as Drew Walsh and his beat everyone. place. They will NOT win the goons go, they’re on our hit list and lipsync. Spirt week is ours!!!!! they have another thing coming if they think they have any chance of beating us. Blake Gray Tyler Wright Tyler Anastasia Austin Anastasia

The Sophomores are so amazing We are going to crush all the other There is nothing else to say except and they are going to wreck all that it has already been determined the other classes. The Juniors, classes during Homecoming Week. After we are done with them, they that the Sophomores are going to Freshman, and Seniors, well to put rock Homecoming Week. it lightly, they are just terrible. will be making the same face I’m There is no way they have any making in this picture. chance during Homecoming Week. Go Sophomores!!!! Nick Myers Justin Tanner Justin Desiree Walter Desiree

The Freshman will not lose Homecoming We Freshman may be the low men on the Good luck to all the classes.... But Week. The Seniors should have beter totem pole, but we’re going to dominate everyone knows that the Freshman are things to do than get beat by the the other classes in Homecoming Week. My going to whip all the other classes during Freshman We have the speed of an emu, grandma walks more miles than the seniors Homecoming Week!!!! the agility of a spider monkey, and the have won lipsyncs. Also, we dominated strength of a Senior. the Sophomores at Meet the Eagles, so we will have no whipping them again during Homecoming Week. Page 6 The Talon December 2010 Best of the best have been selected for WYSE VHS senior receives Article by Drew Walsh DAR award We at VHS have some very some of the smartest students ever going to SIU. If students at SIU Article by Kyle Loyd talented students, students that excel to attend VHS in the WYSE team are lucky enough to win, then they in many academic areas, and most this year, so I believe that we have advance to the state tournament at of these students are on the World a great chance at winning the state the University of Illinois. Youth in Science and Engineering title.” In recent years, VHS has had (WYSE) team. The WYSE team at Students try out for the WYSE students advance to SIU, but none VHS features the brightest students team by taking a series of tests, with have ever made it to the state in the areas of engineering and the top two scorers in each subject championship. Hopefully this science. making the team. Then, in February, year’s WYSE team will be able to Mr. Jones is the sponsor of the the students go compete at Shawnee change that. WYSE team. He stated, “We have College, with the winners there

VHS senior, Marissa Martinez, was honored by receiving the Daughters of American Revolution award. This award is presented to students who have high academic standards and strong moral character. To qualify for this award, Marissa was nominated by the teachers of VHS, based on her performance in and out of the classroom. Marissa stated, “I am honored that I was chosen as the recipient of this The WYSE team selected for the 2010-2011 year. They are (left to right): Sponsor Mr. Jones, Joe Myers, Richard Kindhart, Austin award.” Marissa wrote an essay on the Bain, Lucas Wright, Trenton Lowery, Dylan Latham, Dominick Tedeschi, Marissa Martinez, Hannah McGinnis, Kirsten Trambley, influcene of ethnicity on American Josh Goodman, and Brayden Leeds. heritage experiences. Homecoming Candidates (continued from page 1) Taylor Hoffmann Hannah McGinnis Dillon Hall Brayden Leeds Court, and she said, “I want to the Homecoming 2007 Lip Syncs, he was cleaning the bansaw table. popped after crab-walking. Gladly, thank everyone who voted for and when she scored her 1000th About being chosen as a he won. me because it is truly an honor.” high school basketball point. Homecoming King candidate, About being on the Taylor’s sponsor is Mrs. Palmer. Hannah appreciates her Dillon said, “It is great! I’m excited Homecoming Court, Brayden said, After finishing high school, nomination for Homecoming to be on the Court this year.” “I am very honored to have been Taylor plans to go to college for Queen, and she said, “Thank you all Dillon’s sponsor is Mrs. Hight. voted into this by my awesome sonography, get married, and start for giving this opportunity to me. I Upon finishing high school, class. I would be the happiest a family. am really grateful, and I think that it Dillon plans on attending college man alive if elected as your 2010 is very cool to know that my peers and working for the Forest Service. Homecoming King!!” Brayden’s Emily Horn think so highly of me!” Hannah’s sponsor is Ms. Will-Henn. I fell up the stairs in front of the sponsor is Mr. Joshua Stafford. Drew Kirby After high school, Brayden Senior boy who I had a crush on at If Hannah does not pursue a Homecoming Court, Drew said, “I will attend SCC or get a full ride the time.” career in basketball after VHS, am very honored to represent my scholarship for punting to Marshal Emily is the only Senior to then she plans to attend Maryville class, and Homecoming Week will University in West Virginia. be selected as a member of the University in St. Louis to enter the be blast that will make a lot of good Aaron Myers Homecoming Court every year, and Occupational Therapy program that memories for my friends and me. I After being chosen as a King she said, “I every aspect of it! the school offers. want to thank everyone who voted Candidate, Aaron said, “I think it is Most of all, I love representing the Brittany Rice for me and helped me in my skit.” really awesome to be elected onto students. They are all awesome candidate, and said, “I want to Drew’s sponsor is Mr. Waters. the Court because I get to represent which makes the Class of 2011 the thank my class for voting for me. I Once high school is over, the best class ever! I would also like best class to represent.” Emily’s think it will be a great experience.” Drew plans to attend SCC and earn to thank the people who voted for sponsor is Mrs. Clayton. Brittany’s sponsor is Mrs. Bradley. his Associate of Science degree. me, those who are in my skit, and Once high school is over, Emily After the completion of high Then, he would like to transfer to a Mr. Palmer for being my sponsor.” plans to attend SIU and pursue school, Brittany is going to attend university and receive a Bachelor’s Following high school, Aaron a career in nursing or special John A. Logan for one year before degree. plans to attend SCC, and then transfer education. transferring to SIU Edwardsville. to Murray State University.

Ten ways to know you have a great homecoming date Looking for the perfect Homecoming date? Some of the students on the Talon staff came up with ten ways to make sure you’ve got a good one. 10 ways to know if HE’S a good homecoming date: 10 ways to know if SHE’S a good homecoming date: 1) He doesn’t take longer than you to get ready. 1) When you ask a girl to make a sandwich, she says,“How many?” 2) He isn’t more than 15 minutes late to pick you up. 2) When you tell her to be ready, she already is, with a sandwich. 3) He doesn’t wear more makeup than you do. 3) She looks like Jean Underwood. 4) He doesn’t complain about paying. 4) You tell her to dance with you and she does..with a sandwich. 5) If you want to dance with him, he won’t moan and complain about it. 5) When you say, “I am playing COD,” she doesn’t complain, and 6) If you say jump, he asks “How high?” makes you a sandwich. 7) He isn’t a total loser and actually knows what songs the DJ is 6) When you wanna listen to REO instead of rap, she gets it. playing. 7) You can tell her you will show up when you feel like it. 8) He isn’t a total control freak and will let you dance with whomever 8) You tell her to put on makeup that is comprised of ketchup and you want to. mustard for the sandwich that she will eventually make you. 9) He looks like Ryan Reynolds (a.k.a. the sexiest man alive according 9) You tell her to wait to dance so you can talk to your bros, and in the to People magazine.) meantime, she makes you a sandwich. 10) He doesn’t ignore you and go off with his friends to talk about 10) She works at Subway. mindless X-box games. Page 7 The Talon December 2010 Page layout by Kari Robertson VHS volleyball player receives all-conference honors Pep Club T-shirt designs Article by Kyle Loyd VHS senior volleyball of Christa Evers.” will for sure be missed in have been chosen player, Paige Langston, was Paige’s strong point was the coming years of our Article by Marissa Ross awarded with second team her defense throughout the volleyball program. The 2010-2011 Pep Club T- the Orange Crush theme so All Conference Honors. year. Having Paige up front shirt design was designed by I tried to bring it back in a With volleyball being in and ready to reject anything But, of course there is Senior, Emily Horn. Emily unique way.” its young stage at VHS, headed toward our house, no “I” in team. Paige stated, is very proud of her design Mrs. Palmer, Pep Club Paige will be remembered “My biggest inspiration and very excited to have sponsor, was very excited for years to come because was my team and especially won. She said, “I wanted about Emily’s design. “It’s of her performance on the my coach. Being so close to think of something a new take on an older idea court. The 2010 season to the seniors and my different than the normal and I think she designed was a success with the coaches really helped this shirts that have an eagle and it very well,” said Mrs. team winning ten games, year. I love volleyball more say Pep Club. I really like Palmer. which was an awesome than anything and I am so by surpassing grateful to have received their previous regular this honor.” season record. The winning tradition Paige commented, at VHS is sure to continue not only in our growing “I had a lot of blocks this Senior, Paige Langston, won volleyball program but year and I am pretty much the All-Conference Award for The front of the 2010-2011 Pep The back of the 2010-2011 Pep a beast, at least in the mind Volleyball. in our awesome athletic Club T-shirts. Club T-shirts. department. Yearbook design winners announced Article by Marissa Ross A contest was held that we had to look through, Sarah said, ”I couldn’t to decide the 2010-2011 so we narrowed the search be happier that our designs yearbook cover designs. down one by one.” were picked for the There was a total of 100 The student whose yearbook covers. We also students who turned in their design was chosen for the hope that all the students at designs for the yearbook. front cover of the yearbook Vienna High School enjoy The panel that chose the was Sophomore, Katelyn the yearbook.” yearbook design winners Bailey. Mr. Palmer would like included VHS art teacher, The student whose to thank everyone who Mr. Palmer, along with the design was chosen for the entered the yearbook design yearbook staff. back cover of the yearbook contest, and encourages Mr. Palmer commented, was Sophomore, Sarah everyone that did not win ”We had a lot of designs Adams. to try again next year. Katelyn Bailey’s 2010-2011 Sarah Adams’s 2010-2011 Yearbook front cover design. Yearbook back cover design. You Might Be A Christmas Elf If... Christmas vacation boredom Article by Tori Page Article by Brittany Dixon You have an odd craving for candy canes Do you ind yourself laying 24/7. around the house on Christmas vacation? If so, here Your favorite animal is a is a great list of ideas to cure your boredom this holiday. reindeer. Your favorite colors are Things to do Things not to do red and green. All of your friends make fun of your extremely • Volunteer • Try to be Santa. You started growing a • Have a snow ball ight! (You will fail.) high-pitched voice. beard when you were • Read a book. • Go outside naked. The only type of paper ten years old. • Go sledding. • Make a fruit cake. in your entire home is • Kiss someone under the • Get one of those big You tend to prefer Christmas wrapping mistletoe. singing and dancing paper. • Go caroling. Santas. 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Everyone needs to come out and faculty alike are pumped for the challenge as head coach. “A Junior Chase Taylor expressed and support your Eagles in their the start of Eagles basketball! change from last season is our style his opinion on the season changes. 2010-2011 basketball season. Good This year Bryan Waters has of play. We have a deeper bench this He said, “ We have started doing two luck boys! taken the position as freshman year, which allows us to do some practices per day and I think it will coach, Sean Stram will be coaching different things on both sides of the help with the stamina of the team. the JV team and VHS teacher ball. We also started ‘2-A-days’ at It also gives us a chance to work on and past JV coach, Cory Waters the beginning of the season. I hear improving our teamwork.” 2010-2011 Eagles Schedule has stepped in as the head coach. the boys love those,” stated Coach Everyone needs to come out and Nov. 22-27 Vienna Classic Home Dec. 3 Massac Co. (6:30) Away Dec. 7 Meridian (6:15) Home Dec. 10 Hamilton Co. (6:15) Home Dec. 17 Fairfield (6:15) Home Dec. 27-30 Sesser-Valier tourn. Away Jan. 4 Johnston City (6:15) Away Jan. 8 Carmi (6:15) Home Jan. 14 Eldorado (6:15) Away Jan. 17-22 Superman Classic Away Jan. 25 Century (6:00) Home Feb. 1 Goreville (6:00) Away Feb. 4 Hamilton Co. (6:15) Away Feb. 5 Carmi (6:15) Away Feb. 8 Johnston City (6:15) Home Feb. 11 Fairfield (6:15) Away Feb. 12 BDC Shootout (6:15) Away Feb.15 Carterville (6:30) Away Feb. 18 Eldorado (6:15) Home Feb. 21-25 IHSA Regional Away VHS Varsity Eagles, pictured above: (Back row) Ehren Kirby, Blake Gray, Clayton Smith, Trae Foster, Drew Kirby. (Front row) Markus Stram, Stephen Sullivan, Clayton Wright and Kyle Bowman. Lady Eagles prepare to dominate 2010-2011 season Article by Jessica McMahon The Lady Eagles basketball “If any team from Vienna makes Hannah McGinnis, senior post, Junior, Isaac Rogers is a member team is ready to have another great it to super sectionals, it would be commented on the differences of the VHS Pep Club. He said, “You year! With three seniors, Taylor this group of girls,” Coach Waters between this year and last year’s can see the dedication and passion Hoffmann, Hannah McGinnis, said about her varsity team. team. She said, “Basketball for us is for the game when you watch these and Emily Horn and the rest of As a senior, Emily Horn hopes to a lot more serious. We are all more girls play. They are definitely going the varsity and JV teams they are win the Black Diamond Conference focused this year on working hard somewhere.” gearing up for a great season. title, have an awesome record and and having a successful year.” The Lady Eagles are pumped Coaches Brannan Waters and advance to super-sectionals. But The Lady Eagles are determined to get the season started. Be sure to Brandon Bundren have high hopes more than anything, she just wants to give it all they’ve got this year come out and support our girls. for the girls and are backing them everyone to enjoy this year and and they are more than ready to all the way. make it unforgettable. dominate this season. 2010-2011 Lady Eagles Schedule Nov. 16-20 Marion Tourney Away Nov. 29 MAssac County (6:30) Home Dec. 2 Century (6:00) Away Dec. 4 Anna-Jonesboro (6:30) Away Dec. 6 Goreville (6:00) Away Dec. 11 Fairfield (6:15) Away Dec. 13 Johnston City (6:15) Home Dec. 16 Hamilton Co. (6:15) Away Dec. 27-30 Herrin Inv. Away Jan. 8 Carmi (6:15) Home Jan. 10 Eldorado (6:15) Home Jan. 15 Fairfield (6:15) Home Jan. 17-22 Eldorado Classic Away Jan, 24 Hamilton Co. (6:15) Home Jan, 27 Pope Co. (6:15) Home Jan. 29 BDC Shootout (6:15) Home Jan. 31 Johnston City (6:15) Away Feb. 3 Eldorado (6:15) Away VHS Varsity Lady Eagles, pictured above: (Back row) Taylor Hoffmann, Hannah McGinnis, Assiah Mercer, Brooke Childress, Miranda Chance, Jessica McMahon, Keeley Harper, Skylynn Stevens, Cady Ross. (Front row) Kassey McDonald, Emily Horn, Kelly Feb. 5 Carmi (6:15) Away Fitzgerald, Knikki Keeling and Carley Childress. Page 9 The Talon December 2010 Page layout by Jenna Edwards and Jacob McGill Boys basketball team roasting turkeys Article by Jacob McGill The boy’s basketball team combined for 40 points. The boy’s able to be in the pep club section, competed in the Turkey Tournament 4th game was played against a very but I was very proud of them.” hosted by Vienna High School. well rounded Meridian Bobcats The Eagles came away with The Eagles first competition squad. Meridian came away with 2nd place in the tournament with was the Century Centurions. The the win by a score of 61 to 44. a record of 4 and 1. Meridian got Eagles jumped out to a big lead and Markus Stram was the leading 1st with a 5 and 0 record. Carrier left century scoreless up until right scorer for the Eagles with 14 points. Mills got 3rd with a 3 and 2 record. before the half. The Eagles won the Rounding up the tournament, Eldorado got 4th with a 2 and game 51 to 25. Markus Stram, VHS the Eagles played the Johnson City 3 record. Johnson City got 5th senior, led all scorers with 14 points. Indians. The Eagles, with the help of with a 1 and 4 record. Century Eagles 2nd game was played their defense, held the Indians to 40 got 6th with a 0 and 5 record. against the Eldorado Eagles. Thanks points as the Eagles came away with to the great defense, VHS came away the win, 53 to 40. Blake Gray was with the game, winning 48 to 39. the leading scorer with 11 points. Markus Stram and Stephen Sullivan, Congratulations to Markus VHS seniors, both scored 12 points. Stram who was honored with the In the 3rd game against the All-Conference Tournament Team. Carrier Mills Wildcats was a Coach Cory Waters remarkable double overtime win commented, “I would like to thank with the efforts of a 3-pointer from the Pep Club! They were great senior Markus Stram, in the final the entire tournament and really seconds to send the game to a 2nd helped to motivate the players.” overtime. Eagles won the game Manager Drew Walsh said, “Our defense is the best that we have seen Senior point guard, Ehren Kirby, waiting with a score of 64 to 60. Markus Senior forward, Markus Stram, ready to on the out of bounds pass from Senior Stram and Stephen Sullivan in years. Unfortunately, I was not pull down the rebound in warm-ups. post, Trae Foster. Lady Eagles win second in Marion Tournament Article by Jenna Edwards won 45 to 42. The Vienna Lady Eagles The last game of the tournament competed in the Marion Tournament was held on Saturday, November on November 15th, 16th, 18th, 19th, 20th, where the Lady Eagles played and 20th. the Herrin Tigers. The Lady Eagles The first night of the tournament won 45-38. The 4-1 record gave the Monday, November 15th, the Lady Lady Eagles second place in the Eagles played the Eldorado Eagles. tournament. The Vienna Lady Eagles won 54 to Sophomore Carley Childress Junior Kelly Fitzgerald passing the ball to Sophomore Carley Childress dribbling 8. and Senior Hannah McGinnis were Sophomore Carley Childress. down the floor to set up the play. The second game was on chosen for All-Tourney conference Tuesday, November 16th, against team. the Benton Rangerettes. At half The tournament was a great time the game was tied 29 to 29. way to start off the 2010-2011 But the Lady Eagles came through Lady Eagles’ basketball season. and won 60 to 47. The third game was on Thursday, November 18th, where the Lady Eagles played the Carterville Lions. The Lady Eagles won 47-29. The fourth game of the tournament was on Friday, th November 19 , where the Lady Lady Eagles won second in the Marion Tournament. Back row: (left to right) Seniors, Eagles played the Marion Wildcats. Hannah McGinnis, Taylor Hoffmann, Juniors, Skylynn Stevens, Brooke Childress, It was a close game throughout but Junior Brooke Childress grabbing the and Jessica McMachon, and Coach Brannan Waters. Front row: Sophomore, Keeley ball for a steal. 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What do you want for Christmas? What do you want for Christmas? What do you want for Christmas? What do you want for Christmas? Money, because I would like to pick Money, so I can spend it on whatever I want what everyone wants for Make-up and hair stuff. I will need out what I want. I want to. Christmas, spirit and the joy that some and I do not really want to buy comes from children who have a it. What is your favorite part of the What is your favorite part of the vision of the excitement that dreams can come true. What is your favorite part of the holidays? holidays? holidays? Spending time with my family! The food! It is so good. What is your favorite part of the Being with all my family, I love my holidays? family! If you could trade lives with a If you could trade lives with a Watching my friends, relatives and celebrity, who would it be? celebrity, who would it be? myself enjoy the spirit of family If you could trade lives with a Hayley Williams, because I would Justin Bieber, because of his hair. togetherness. celebrity, who would it be? like to see what living the celebrity Haha, just kidding Olivia Newton-John, but I would just life would be like. If you could trade lives with a want to have her life when she played Would you rather have football celebrity, who would it be? Sandy in Grease. It does not get any Would you rather have football homecoming, basketball Angelina Jolie, because she helps better than John Travolta! children around the world have better homecoming, basketball homecoming or both? lives. Would you rather have football homecoming, or both? Basketball homecoming would be homecoming, basketball Both! It would be more days to dress better because it is my favorite sport. Would you rather have football homecoming or both? up and have fun! homecoming, basketball Basketball, I feel like it goes better What is your favorite day to dress homecoming or both? with it. that’s because I am What is your favorite day to dress up? Football homecoming, because for used to it. up? Crazy day. It is the funniest day of most schools, it is traditional. Twin day, because it is fun to see Homecoming week. What is your favorite day to dress how some people go to extremes to What is your favorite day to dress up? look like somebody! If you could pick any teacher to be up? Twin day. My best friend, Carolyn Pajama day. I get to be lazy and it is Storey, and I have an amazing idea! Homecoming Queen or King, who the most comfortable day. If you could pick any teacher to be would it be? If you could pick any teacher to be Homecoming Queen or King, who Mr. West. He is my favorite teacher. If you could pick any teacher to be Homecoming Queen or King, who would it be? Homecoming Queen or King, who would it be? Mr. Jones, because he is a fun and would it be? Probably, Mrs. Bradley. I love her, crazy person! Mrs. Palmer. She is a very nice and she is an amazing listener and she generous person. gives great advice. Banking with local style 402-04 Court Street - Vienna, IL 62995 Phone: (618) 658-2011

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What do you want for Christmas? What do you want for Christmas? What do you want for Christmas? What do you want for Christmas? A new cell phone! I got mine full of water A new TV. I would like one that is better Money, lots of money. Money is I would like to get an xbox 360 or a 22 and I need a new one. quality than the one I have now. happiness. rifle. What is your favorite part of the What is your favorite part of the What is your favorite part of the What is your favorite part of the holidays? holidays? holidays? holidays? All of the food, gifts, and of course Seeing my family. Most of my relatives Seeing my family. The Bain family Well, the family getting together is first spending time with the family! live in Springfield and I do not get to see rocks! on my list, but food is right behind in a them often. close second place. If you could trade lives with a celebrity, If you could trade lives with a who would it be? If you could trade lives with a celebrity, celebrity, who would it be? If you could trade lives with a celebrity, Chuck Norris, because he can do who would it be? Chuck Norris because he will never die. who would it be? everything! Bill Gates, because he is very rich and It would be Chris Farley, if he was still created the internet so, he is smart too. Would you rather have football with us. Would you rather have football homecoming, basketball homecoming, homecoming, basketball homecoming, Would you rather have football or both? Would you rather have football or both? homecoming, basketball homecoming, Does it really matter? homecoming, basketball homecoming Football, because it would be more or both? or both? exciting. Basketball homecoming, because I What is your favorite day to dress up? I would say football because it is one of believe we should not go against tradition. Crazy day, because I enjoy being the newer sports at VHS and we need What is your favorite day to dress up? different. some more fans to support it. Friday, because it is the last day of the What is your favorite day to dress up? week. Class distinction day, because it is the If you could pick any teacher to be What is your favorite day to dress up? easiest to do. Homecoming Queen or King, who Definitely pajama day cause I feel If you could pick any teacher to be would it be? comfortable all day. Homecoming Queen or King, who If you could pick any teacher to be Mr. Jones. He is definitely fit to be would it be? Homecoming Queen or King, who royalty! If you could pick any teacher to be Mrs. Reichert for Queen and Mr. Jones would it be? Homecoming Queen or King, who for King, because they are awesome. Mr. Waters because he is definitely a would it be? most deserving person. Probably Mr. Jones, because he rocks and deserves it. Phone: (618) 658-3191 Fax: (618) 658-5007 Are you a student? Do you have your own business? Goddard’s Do you want to advertise that business Auto Body Inc. in the Talon? 865 Old Route, 146 Loop Well now you can! Vienna, Illinois 62995 We will be giving a free ad to the 24 Hour Towing Tires first person to sign up every issue. Auto Sales So come to Mrs. Clayton’s room and Alignments sign up now!

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If you could bring any celebrity to If you could bring any celebrity to If you could bring any celebrity to If you could bring any celebrity to homecoming, who would it be? homecoming, who would it be? homecoming, who would it be? homecoming, who would it be? Megan Fox. I think she is hot! Justin Bieber! Haha, just kidding. Eminem. He is a good rapper, and he Kate Mara. She is smoking hot! Jensen Ackles. He is everything a girl is hot. Which celebrity do you think you could dream of. Which celebrity do you think you look the most like? look the most like? Which celebrity do you think you Which celebrity do you think you William Moseley. He plays Peter on Paul Walker, because we both have look the most like? look the most like? blue eyes, dirty blonde hair, and facial the Chronicles of Narnia. I do not have a clue. I will let you be Kirsten Stewart. Everyone at my hair. the judge of that. grade school used to tell me I looked What is your favorite Christmas like her. What is your favorite Christmas movie? What is your favorite Christmas movie? How the Grinch Stole Christmas! movie? What is your favorite Christmas The Original Christmas Classics. I Mrs. H helped me decide this one, I have a few. A Christmas Story, movie? have always loved watching them I almost picked the Charlie Brown it is a tradition to watch it every since I was little. Christmas. Beauty and the Beast The Grinch. I believe it is the only Christmas Special! Christmas movie I have seen. Christmas and Annabelle’s Wish What is your favorite food that because it has great memories. What is your favorite food that you only get during the Christmas What is your favorite food that holidays? you only get during the Christmas What is your favorite food that you only get during the Christmas Gingerbread men. They are great, holidays? you only get during the Christmas holidays? sweet, and when they are soft, they Anything! I like everything! holidays? Big pickles, I love those things. are amazing! How about a drink? Eggnog! What is your ideal Christmas What is your ideal Christmas What is your ideal Christmas present? What is your ideal Christmas present? present? present? Editors note: He did not know an A new phone. I need a new one I would love to receive Madden 2011, A high-speed laptop. I can do and NCAA football video games. answer for this, but we think it would research and write whenever I want because mine has water damage. be a date with Megan Fox. to. Turkey or ham at Christmas Turkey or ham at Christmas dinner? Turkey or ham at Christmas Turkey or ham at Christmas dinner? dinner? Definitely ham. I love ham; it is ten dinner? Neither. I am a vegetarian. times better than turkey.

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VHSArticle and Page Layout byTalon Chris Ditterline Christmas Wish List This year, Santa promises to deliver one present to each member of the Talon. These are the gits that each staf member wanted most. See if you can igure out which wish belongs to each Talon member. A. I want a pair of heels 15. Isaac Rogers 5. Kelly Fitzgerald B. I would like some meat on my bones 30. Jessica McCabe C. I would love some basketball skills 10. Sarah Cain 35. Sarena Kotter D. I want a brand new Benelli Vinci shotgun E. I want my dad to come home safely for Christmas 3. Jenna Edwards 18. Anthony Bible F. I want a brand new 2010 Chevy Camaro G. I would like to have a new 2009 Purple Dodge Challenger 7. Dylan Latham 28. Katelyn Bailey H. I want ballet slippers!

I. I really want VIP tickets and backstage passes to an Usher concert 21. Mikayla Stokes S 35.

J. I want a smaller forehead

2. Kassey McDonald R 34. K. I would really like a leash for my girlriend HH 33.

9. Clarissa Court O 32. L. I want a karaoke machine II 31.

34.Keisha Chapman M. It would be nice to have a shock collar for my boyriend Q 30.

N. I want a new standard volleyball net U 29.

11. Ben Large T 28.

1. Marissa Ross O. I want a more manly laugh W 27. P. I would want Victory redwood golf clubs X 26.

4. Jessica McMahon 19. Kyle Bowman Q. I want to be 16 Y 25. 24. Z 24.

12. Jacob McGill R. I want a sound system for my car AA 23.

S. A car with ree gas would be amazing! BB 22.

24. Maria Hill 16. Kirsten Trambley CC 21.

14. Kari Robertson T. I want a year’s worth supply of Tagalong Girl Scout Cookies DD 20. U. I want my own brain for Christmas FF 19.

22. Nick Meyers V. I need a full collection of Chuck Norris fact books EE 18.

6. Kyle Loyd GG 17.

20. Tori Page W. I want to be able to dance as good as Clarissa Court L 16. 29. Courtney Cavitt X. I want an eMachine laptop N 15.

31. Devon Albright M 14.

8. Melissa Maze Y. I want a beard K 13.

Z. I wish to be more awesome than I already am P 12.

27. Racheal Sullivan AA. I want an English Saddle for my horse V 11.

17. Andrew Kirby I 10.

BB. A new Xbox Live membership would be nice H 9.

25. Jacob Lane CC. I want to grow at least a foot taller A 8.

DD I want a new SLR Canon Camera B 7. 13. Chris Ditterline D 6.

EE. I want more bracelets, because I don’t have nearly enough 33. Tyler Harner E 5.

23. Rebecca Sandfort

FF. I want a Droid phone to keep up with Facebook J 4.

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GG. I want a ticket to go see the Chicago Bulls play the Boston Celtics G 2. 32. Drew Walsh C 1. 26. Courtney Wassmann HH. I want a sexy girlriend to ride in my car II. I would appreciate a brain to help me think of something I want for this wish list!

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