Volume 18, Issue 5 www.viennahighschool.com/newspaper

THE TALONGraduation Issue! Vienna, IL Vienna High School May 2012 Article by Tyler Harner Class of 2012 announces Valedictorians and Salutatorian The Class of 2012 has announced their graduation details. The Valedictorians are Tyler T Harner, Peyton Smith, and Harley Youtzy. The P Salutatorian is Eddie Botello. Co-Valedictorian Peyton Smith stated her feelings on sharing the honor of valedictorian e y with two of her fellow classmates. “I think it’s great that the three of us get to share this opportunity together. We’ve all worked very hard y l and helped eachother out. To share this honor eliminates hostility between us and deinitely t alleviates the pressure of giving the speech e in front of everyone. I know I will feel more comfortable having Harley and Tyler standing o by my side,” she said. Eddie Botello excitedly expressed his r feelings about earning the title of Salutatorian. He n stated, “I feel ecstatic to have earned this honor. I was very shocked and excited when I received the news! Since I have such an academically H competitive class, I never thought I would earn this privilege.” E Graduation will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, a May 18th at VHS. Project Graduation will be held following the graduation ceremony. d r Registration begins at 10 p.m. and the event will run until 2 a.m. The Senior class selected their class favorites d l for the graduation ceremony. The class lower is orange and blue rose and the class colors are blue and silver.The class song is “We Are Young” by e Fun and the class motto is, “Together we have i experienced life, separately we will purse our y dreams, and forever our memories will remain.” Mr. David Michael Webb will be the guest e speaker at the graduation ceremony. Prom King and Queen crowned at Prom 2012 Article by Chris Ditterline On April 28th, Seniors Kyle “I am very thankful that people Loyd and Kassey McDonald were voted for me to be Prom Queen,” elected as the Vienna High School said Kassey. “It is an honor and it 2012 Prom King and Queen. is very exciting.” “It was such an honor to Kassey also expressed her be selected as this year’s Prom enjoyment of VHS Prom 2012 King!” said Senior Kyle Loyd. “I by saying, “Prom was absolutely thank everyone who voted for me awesome! We did a great job of and these truly are the moments in setting Prom up, and of course, your life that you never forget.” we do have the Palmers as our This year’s Prom was held at sponsors.” the Carbondale Civic Center. The Pictures of VHS Prom 2012 can Senior class sponsors, Mr. and be seen on Page 16 in this issue of Mrs. Palmer were in charge of The Talon. Prom. The VHS Prom Committee was up as early as 5:30 a.m. decorating for Prom night. The theme for this year’s Prom was a Victorian theme and the colors for the occasion were red and black. SENIORS!!! SENIOR SHOUTLOOK OUTS FOR SHOUT-OUTS VHS seniors, Miss Kassey McDonald and Mister Kyle Loyd, were crowned Prom ISSUE! Queen and King at the 2012 Prom held on April 28th. THROUGHOUT THE Page 2 The Talon May 2012 Page layout by Jacob McGill VHS names four year honor students Article by Jacob McGill

The Class of 2012 four year honor students. From left to right: Eli Brown, Tori Thomas, Eddie Botello, Tyler Harner, Victoria Pearl, Nicole Howell, Jacob McGill, Harley Youtzy, Chris Ditterline, Peyton Smith and Kyle Loyd. Illinois State Scholars attend banquet Article by Ashton Loyd On May 1st, the Illinois State Scholars banquet was held in Carbondale at the Southern Illinois University Student Center. The VHS students that received this prestigious honor were Tyler Harner, Chris Ditterline, Nicole Howell, Jacob McGill, Harley Youtzy, and Peyton Smith, although Peyton was unable to attend. Selection for the Illinois State Scholars is based on ACT test score results (including PSAE), GPA, and class rank. Designation as an Illinois State Scholar can be added to applications for college and scholarships. It is a great honor to have six students at VHS receive this award. Illinois State Scholars were honored at a banquet at SIU. Pictured from left to right, VHS Guidance Counselor, Ms. Sherwood, Chris Ditterline, Nicole Howell, Tyler Harner, Harley Youtzy, Jacob McGill and Mr. Stafford. (Not pictured Peyton Smith) VHS Senior ahead of the game Senior Walk of Fame Article by Ashton Loyd Article by Emmalee Anderson One Vienna High School After high school, Tyler plans student, Tyler Harner, has gone on attending Belmont University in above and beyond by achieving his Nashville, Tennessee. He will have Associates Degree before he has a great advantage there. “I have even graduated high school. Tyler saved my self two years worth of will oficially have his Associates time,” he stated. Degree by the end of this summer, At Belmont, he will inish his and will start college in the fall as Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and a junior. pre-medical studies. At the beginning of his junior year, Tyler started taking college Tyler Harner receives the honor to be The VHS Walk of Fame welcomes one representing his Class of 2012 in the of its newest members Peyton Smith, classes at Shawnee Community VHS Walk of Fame as Valedictorian. Valedictorian of the Class of 2012. College. He took many online, telecourse, and also in-class courses there. He gained numerous college credit hours, however, through VHS via dual credit classes. He also took Escrow classes. By doing this, he saved much time and money. “It was a very challenging experience but well worth the stress,” Tyler stated on taking both Congratulations to Harley Youtzy for The VHS Walk of Fame salutes Eddie Senior Tyler Harner has earned his getting her name on the VHS Walk of Fame Botello for his high academic achievements college and high school classes Associates Degree while attending VHS. as Valedictorian of the Class of 2012. as Salutatorian of the Class of 2012. simultaneously. Page 3 The Talon May 2012 Junior Marshals and Ushers are selected for graduation Article by Ethan Haney Every year, 16 members and ten students are chosen to averages. The top 16 are Ushers. Those of us in The of the junior class are chosen be representatives as Junior honored by becoming Junior Talon congratulate the top to be representatives at Ushers. These students are Marshals and the other ten 26 in the Junior class for graduation as Junior Marshals, selected by their grade point are rewarded by becoming excelling in their academics. Junior Marshals Junior Ushers

Above are the Junior Marshals. Front row: Richard Kindhart, AliceAnn Kotter, Dominick Above are the Junior Ushers. Front row: Kaley Turpen, Brianna Mawdsley, Tedeschi, Knikki Keeling, Damon Leco, Emily Swartz. Second row: Maria Botello, Keeley Tori Page, Carley Childress, Mikayla Stokes. Second row: Alex Ross, James Harper, Sarah Nelson, Montana Craig, Debora Smith, Megan Walker, and Racheal Sullivan. Ellis, Andrew Williams, Pyola Doroscan, Maria Hill, and Cheyenne Coonce. Art students excel at local competitions Article by Harley Youtzy At recent local art competitions, Art Competition there were over VHS Art Club and Art I & II 350 art entries, and VHS entered students have done really well! approximately 45 art works. Talon Staff At Little Egypt Arts Association There were ive categories: 2011-2012 (LEAA) High School Invitational Drawing, Miscellaneous 2-D Art, from January 16th to February Photography, 3-D Sculpture, and Editors-in-Chief Tyler Harner 12th in Marion, three VHS students Computer Graphics. A 1st place, Kari Robertson entered ive pieces of artwork and 2nd place, 3rd place, and a Best Managing Editor all three students placed! overall ribbon were awarded to Isaac Rogers Freshman Art I student select artworks in each category. Jacqueline Rigsby’s “Sleepyhead” The judging this year at Pope won a 1st place ribbon. Sophomore County art competition was mainly Nicole Howell’s “Un-found Paradise” Journalism received 3rd place at Pope County. Emmalee Anderson• Ellie Bakel Art II student Rebecca Sandfort’s based on the meaning of the picture, Chris Ditterline • Ethan Haney “Tranquility” received Best in not on skill or execution, like what Katie Heaton • AliceAnn Kotter Show and her “Dila” won a 1st place the majority of art competitions Dylan Latham • Ashton Loyd Brandi McCuan • Jacob McGill ribbon. Senior Art II student Harley do. There was some controversy Brennan Miller • Tori Page Youtzy’s “Toucan” won a 2nd place this year over some of the works Andrew Williams • Harley Youtzy ribbon and her “Terminator” won a that won from other schools, but Desktop Publishing 1st place ribbon. whether or not a student places at Julianna Allen • Noah Bain Jessica Buchan • Savannah There were 28 high schools a certain art competition is not a Campbell • Christian that participated at the LEAA true representation of that student’s At LEAA art show Jacqueline Rigsby’s Dahncke •Heaven Garza High School Invitational, and each skills, because art is always open to “Sleepyhead,” received a 1st place ribbon. Assiah Mercer • Tiffany Meyers Cody Pender • Jami Shipley school could submit a maximum of interpretation. Peyton Smith • Tori Thomas ive student art works per each art Mr. Palmer said, “Some art Austin Woolverton • Lucas Wright teacher at that school, so there was competitions, are very subjective. alot of competition. Without a set criteria, it is basically Advisor The LEAA art competition interpreted by the judges so Mrs. Joan Clayton exhibited some talented local artists they are critiquing by what they Vienna High School and gave them the opportunity to personally like, which sometimes Harley Youtzy’s “Toucan” won 2nd place 601 N. 1st Street win cash and other prizes. It was isn’t agreeable with others.” at Little Egypt Arts Association high Vienna, IL 62995 school art competition. also a great chance for students to Senior Nicole Howell said, Phone (618) 658-3011 [email protected] view other artists’ works. “It was nice to see the different After the LEAA art competition, artworks other students come up The Vienna High School Talon is a publication of the Journalism and Desktop VHS Art I & II teacher and Art with.” Publishing classes. Unless otherwise Club Sponsor, Mr. Palmer, said, stated, all articles and writings featured are the work of the students in these classes. “We have some wonderful students If you would like your ad to appear in The and they make me very proud with Talon, contact Joan Clayton at 658-4461 x218. their great work!” The Talon is on the web at www.viennahighschool.com/newspaper At another larger art competition Rebecca Sandfort’s “Dila” received 1st in Pope County on Thursday, March place at Little Egypt art competition. 22nd, about 20 VHS art students attended the competition to enter their art work and to view art work from other schools. Senior Nicole Howell received a 3rd place ribbon in the Drawing category! The drawing was colored pencil of a zipper opening to a beach paradise. Harley Youtzy’s “Terminator” received a This year at the Pope County 1st place ribbon at the Little Egypt Arts Rebecca Sandfort’s “Tranquility,” won Association High School Invitational. Best in Show at LEAA. Page 4 The Talon May 2012 Page layout by Harley Youtzy

VHSArticle by Harley YoutzySenior Beta Club inducts new members On Monday, April 16th, VHS Senior Beta the ceremony and gave each new member a then we should have a very strong club moving Club inducted their new members. There are 30 certiicate of membership and a pin. into the next three years.” new inductees this year, but only 19 attended the There was also a dinner served of BBQ Freshman Beta Club inductee Matthew ceremony. chicken and lasagna provided by the Club Williams said, “I am excited about being Each year, Senior Beta Club inducts new oficers, and the attendees all brought a side inducteddish into Beta Club. We get to do a lot of fun members from any grade level into Beta or dessert. things, like going to National Beta Convention Club. At the Induction ceremony, students Mrs. Bradley, Beta Club Sponsor, said, and hanging out and meeting new friends.” were recognized for their achievements “Looking at the service projects we have taken Some activities the new Beta members may and willingness to serve. There was also a on this year, primarily working at Faith Alive be participating in will be the El Tequila nights presentation about some of the service projects and El Tequila, it is the new members who have and the upcoming Teacher Appreciation Week. that Beta members do. been most willing to work. If they can continue The Senior Beta Club oficers conducted to remain as committed as they are right now,

At Senior Beta Club Induction, 19 of the new 30 members attended the ceremony. Front row left to right: Peyton Smith (Secretary), Randy Reeder, Courtney Sanders, Jenna Dodge, Bryan West, Brianna Sori, Samantha Gray, Erin Stambulski, McKenzee Causey, Alyssa Brumley, Cole Smith, Jacob McGill (President). Back row: Tyler Harner (Vice-President) Matthew Williams, Wyatt Robinson, Rebecca Reeder, Eric McIntyre, Mikalah Greer, Daniela Botello, Hunter Smith, David Santellano, Adam Ketelsen, Isaac Rogers (Reporter). Beta members show Club spirit Article by Harley Youtzy Beta Club Week was April 16th to 20th. where they could wear apparel from their on their academic standing and volunteer Students who participated in the activities favorite college. Thursday was “Career Day” work. It is a way to draw attention to those received 15 minutes of in-club hours each and students dressed up to represent their students who should be leaders. We didn’t day if they checked in with Mrs. Bradley. future careers. On Friday, Beta Club members have as many students participate as I would The themes for each day were selected participated in “Candidate Day,” and wore have liked, and unfortunately, it seemed as and agreed upon by the Beta Club oficers.any of their VHS Beta Club campaign shirts though the themes that were chosen for each On Monday, Senior Beta Club members (either Drake Sanders’ campaign shirt, Maggie day were maybe not necessarily exciting were to wear this year’s black Beta Club Cox’s, Kyle Loyd’s, or Dominick Tedeschi’s.) enough to get the students to participate.” shirt. Tuesday was “Famous Smart Person Mrs. Bradley, Beta Club Sponsor, said, Day” and members were asked to dress as “The purpose of Beta Club Week is to their favorite smart person. On Wednesday, celebrate the achievements of those who have club members participated in “College Day” earned the privilege of being members, based

Freshmen Megan McCuan, Mikalah Greer and Alyssa Seniors Lance Duer and Peyton Smith on “College Day” Brumley sporting Dominick Tedeschi’s campaign shirt on of Beta Club Week wearing Texas University and Southern Senior Beta Club oficers, Peyton Smith (Secretary) and “Candidate Day.” Illinois University shirts. Jacob McGill (President) on “Career Day” of Beta Week. Mr. Sandfort students visit Midwest Aviation

Midwest Aviation General Manager Steve Colson talks to students about the functions of an FBO.

Class of 2012, Always remember the good times at VHS! We will At the Midwest Aviation ield trip: front row left to right: Heather Court-Dearden, Katelyn Helm, Katie Browning, Caleigh Anderson, always remember this crazy Rebecca Sandfort, Carley Childress, Angela Dixon, Back row left to right: Austin Bain, Dylan Baker, Jacob Stroud,Geoffory Kramp, Dylan Meyer, Cain Taylor, Dallas Bent, and Christopher Smith. class. You will be missed! - Mrs. Holhubner Page 5 The Talon May 2012 Info II goes HollywoodPage by Emmalee Anderson Article by Ellie Bakel Mrs. Clayton’s 2nd hour Info ind interesting qualities and actors features in your faux ilm!of the skills and creativity of the 2 class has been very busy making features on them that they might Mrs. Clayton commented, students in my class. This year’s mock movie posters. Each student apply to their own movie poster. “Students are learning elements of posters are some of the best ever!” gets a picture of themselves (and Each student is supposed to add effective layout and design, as well as When Junior Andrew Williams other people if they choose to do qualities that a real movie poster photo editing skills in this project.” was asked what his favorite so) and makes a movie poster would have, including a rating When inished with the project, part about this project was, he that looks as if it could be real. (Not Rated R!), and the credits Mrs. Clayton will display the replied, “I like that it’s really The irst step to this funthat are usually at the bottom. posters around her room. She said, creative and that we get to do project was to look at real movie The credits include a director, a “I love to display the posters in my our own thing. It’s really fun.” posters for popular movies and movie producer and some of the classroom! They are great examples

Junior Damon Leco’s movie poster “Until Junior Jeremy Leggett’s movie poster Senior Elizabeth Korb’s movie poster Junior Ellie Bakel’s movie poster “The Death Do Us Part” “Half Brothers” “Not An Easy A” Hero Inside” Mrs. Flesch’s class tours Johnson Biology II gets all about bones County Sheriff’s Office Article by Emmalee Anderson Article by Brennan Miller Ms. Will-Henn is always doing something hands on, which On Tuesday, March 13th, and what information they coming up with neat and exciting helps it stick in the students mind.” Mrs. Flesch’s students were need to provide to the ways to study, but also have fun. The students in her class had given a tour of the Johnson emergency dispatchers. One of those ways is what Ms. Will- a lot of fun doing this project. County Sheriff’s Department He also discussed jobs Henn calls the “Skeleton Project” Junior Bergandi Johnson said, by Sheriff Elry Faulkner. available in the department and in her Biology II. “I enjoyed doing this project. Students were able to see the what qualiications are needed The irst step to this project was It was a great way to learn but 911 dispatch center and courtrooms to be considered for those jobs. to pair up with one of your friends. have fun at the same time.” used for trials. Sheriff Faulkner Mrs. Flesch said, “Touring the Once the students had a partner, explained to the students about ofice was a very good learningthey took turns tracing the outline what to do in emergency situations experience for my students.” of each other’s bodies on poster paper. Once the outline was drawn on the paper, the students then drew a skeleton inside their body. They drew it to the exact replica of a human skeleton. After the students had their skeleton drawn, they started labeling all the different bones in the human body. Ms. Will-Henn stated, “The students were learning by writing out the names of the bones, which helps Junior Ashley Cooper traces Junior Sheriff Faulkner explaining to Mrs. Flesch’s students the requirements for employment Vanessa Canada for their bone project. as a deputy within the department. them remember them better, and Mrs. Palmer’s aerobics class show their moves Article by AliceAnn Kotter Mrs. Palmer’s all girls PE Her classes watched a Jane classes started performing their Fonda aerobics workout video aerobics routines on Wednesday, from 1986 to get some ideas for April 18th. their routines. Each group picked a song Sophomore Ashton Loyd, who and designed their aerobic is in Mrs. Palmer’s class, stated, “I choreography around it. don’t think that any of us could live While a group performed up to that 80’s video, but we tried. their routine, the rest of the class It was fun creating a routine, but followed along. more fun getting to watch everyone The groups were graded try to do it.” on the steps of the routine, the Mrs. Palmer said, “Their presentation to the class, and routines were very good. I’m the participation of both group proud of the girls. Some groups members to the choreography of really got into it.” the routine. Mrs. Palmer gave The aerobics unit was a huge extra credit to groups that dressed success. The girls had a lot of fun Seniors Tori Thomas and Peyton Smith dress the part for their aerobic work-out for the part. with getting physically it! Mrs. Palmer’s PE class Page 6 The Talon May 2012 Page layout by Andrew Williams Rakes, leaves, and mulch, Oh my! Article by Andrew Williams On April 24th and 25th, while the lower parking lot, and raked the Junior class was taking the ACT up leaves. Some students also had and PSAE tests, the Freshman and a competition to see who could Sophomore classes took ield trips pick up the most gumballs by the to Shawnee Community College, tennis courts. Chelsea Mook won took their standardized tests, with 33 gumballs. and also found time to do some Other students stayed inside community service projects as and helped clean up Mrs. well. Clayton’s computer lab. The During their time at school students wiped down all the after their tests, the Freshman and keyboards and chairs, sanitized Sophomore classes cleaned up the the desks in her room, and also school grounds and make it all look tucked all the computer cords up fantastic. Some students unloaded out of the way. mulch into the lower beds next to The students help was greatly the commons doors, while others appreciated by teachers and the Chelsea Mook won the contest for picking Sophomore McKenzie Mattox helps by picked up trash against the fence in community. up the most gumballs with her stack of 33 cleaning off the white board in Mrs. gumballs. Clayton’s room.

Freshmen Cody Johns and Samantha Freshman Shelby Linaweaver and Paige Gray level out the mulch by the commons. McKibben rake leaves into piles.

Sophomores Jessica Buchan, Jami Shipley, and Assiah Mercer clean off the desks in Mrs. Clayton’s room.

Senior Doug Tite, Freshmen Thomas Meier and Brittany Nalley put leaves and sticks into a trash bag to be taken away later.

Sophomores Ashton Loyd, Taylor Lappin, and Carrie Latham help clean the chairs in Mrs. Clayton’s room.

Freshmen Shelby Linaweaver, Aaron Penrod, Chelsea Mook, and Senior Doug Tite work on cleaning up the area next to the tennis courts.

Eddie Botello, I love you! You have been there whenever I needed you. You are great at drawing and dancing. I hope your senior year has been great and I wish you luckMelanie when Browning you Freshmen Michael Evers, Lucas Kossack, Austin Goins, and Jordan Bryant shovel go to college. I will marry you one day! mulch into a wheel barrow to be used in the lower bed by the commons. Page 7 The Talon May 2012 Freshmen Orientation Page layout by Ellie Bakel Article by AliceAnn Kotter On Thursday, May 3rd, VHS lunch together in the cafeteria. hosted Freshman Orientation. Then the incoming Freshman Mrs. Reichert and Mrs. Palmer and the Student Council went to organized this year’s freshman the new gym to have some fun orientation doing the obstacle course. Freshmen Orientation happens A big thanks goes to Student every year near the end of the Council, Mrs. Palmer, and Mrs. school year. It is when all of Reichert for all of their help! the 8th graders from the feeder schools (Buncombe, Cypress, New Simpson Hill, and Vienna) spend a day together at the high school. The incoming freshmen were Incoming Freshman learn line-dancing at this year’s Freshman Orientation. split up into groups that included students from each of the feeder schools. Each group had two Student Council members who led games that helped them get to know each other. The 8th graders watched old lip sync videos from Homecoming Incoming Freshman maneuver their way through the obstacle course at Freshman Week, as well as a special edition Orientation. of Eagle Outlook, while they ate

8th grade boys enjoy their time at VHS during Blind-folded 8th grader pushes his partner A group of enthusiastic 8th graders lip off their shoes in the obstacle course. Freshman Orientation. to success.

Isaac Rogers and Kari Robertson, Lunch is going to be sooo boring without you guys! I’m going to miss you guys so much next year, it’s going to be awful!!:) I love you both! The winners of the obstacle course stand together in victory. Love, Tabitha Rogers Facials Vitamin T Deep Tissue Massage Tanning Sun Spa Body Exfoliation Airbrush Tanning On the square in Vienna Body Wraps

Makeup Application Now Open Waxing

Hydration Station Hand & Foot Spa Capsule Treatments Bring in this Ad and get a FREE tan! www.vitamintsunspa.com *Limit One Per Customer* Phone: (618) 658-7777 Page 8 The Talon May 2012 Page layout by AliceAnn Kotter and Ellie Bakel VHS Football Coach travels to California to make football DVD’s Article by Ellie Bakel Over spring break, Varsity chose him to come to California DVD’s on the 50 Defense. He is football coach Mike Rude and lew make four football DVD’s for such an impressive individual, he out to Monterey Bay, California them. He and his wife lew out on owns Coache’s Choice. Oh, and to spread his football knowledge.Saturday, March 31st and returned eating all of the great seafood!” This all-expense paid trip was madehome on Tuesday, April 3rd. Mr. Rude said, “Our players possible by Mr. Rude making 4 Mr. Rude enjoyed walking on could possibly be on the front covers football DVD’s. the beaches, going to the Steinbeck of the four DVD’s which will sell all Mr. Rude has been speaking Museum,at visiting the aquarium, and over the country.” various football clinics around the taking the 17 mile scenic drive on When asked about his over-all U.S. for the past 30 years. He hadthe Monterey Coastline, but Sunday experience Mr. Rude said, “You just made 2 DVD’s for Science was an entire day spent on making can’t beat it when someone pays the of Coaching and in 2006 he madefootball DVD’s. airfare, hotel, rental car and meal Mr. Rude and his wife, Susan Rude in 3 DVD’s for Championship Mr. Rude said, “My favorite money to make football DVD’s, of Monterey, California taking some beach Productions. parts of the trip were meeting Dr. which I will get royalties.” time before making football DVD history. This year, Coache’s Choice James Peterson and making the 4 Mr. Palmer gets inducted into another Hall of Fame Mrs. Clayton helps at Habitat for Humanity Article by Ethan Haney Article by Brandi McCuan VHS Talon Sponsor Mrs. Clayton headed down to Nashville, TN on March 24 to participate in a building project with her daughter Kelly. he accounting irm Kelly works for in Nashville, KPMG, sponsors many Habitat for Humanity houses. hey were constructing houses for people in need and Mrs. Clayton and her daughter Kelly got to help out. Other than providing meals throughout the day, Kelly and Mrs. Clayton helped out by caulking and insulating the house that was being constructed. Mrs. Clayton commented, “It Mr. Palmer and Mrs. Palmer, and their daughter Maddie after receiving the honor of was amazing to see how much VHS Talon Sponsor Mrs. Clayton, being inducted into the ASA Illinois Hall of Fame. and her daughter Kelly, caulking and work was accomplished by a working on the houses for “Habitat If you know Mr. Palmer, you Fame. For this Hall of Fame they group of 15 motivated individuals, for Humanity” in Nashville, TN. know that he loves softball; it is look at your career stats from mostly with no carpentry a big part of his life. But did you all three organizations; the ASA skills or building experience.” know that since 2003 Mr. Palmer Amateur Softball Association, he volunteers arrived at 6 has been inducted into three NSA National Softball Association, A.M. and worked until 3:30 P.M. different Hall of Fames regardingand the USSSA United States his was a great opportunity for softball? Slow-pitch Softball Association. Mrs. Clayton to help out the In 2003 he was inducted Mostinto recently, in 2012, he was needy. the USSSA Illinois Hall of Fame.inducted into the ASA Illinois Hall he family that will His induction was based on of his Fame. To receive this honor own the house moved accomplishments; of being threethey looked at his six time All Jessica Capron, on May 5th. She and time all World Honors, MVPState of Honors “AA” Tournament, her daughter, along Midwest N.I.T, winning two StateMVP “AA” State Tourney 1995, I love you, and when you leave I with everyone else, Championships, and winning oneand four State Championships. will have nobody. The fact that did a fantastic job. World Championship. Mr. Palmer said, “I was very your boving sucks because now I A couple years later in emotional. 2005, I never thought I would can’t stalkluck you. in the But future. anyway good Mr. Palmer was inducted intoachieve the such an honor. There are a lot P.S: I will marry you one day! Illinois/ Missouri Metro Hall of ofpeople that helped me attain this.” Love, Matt Johnson

Horseshoe Cheeseburger Meal- $5 Meal- $4 For quick student service Hot Ham & pre-order at NOW OFFERING Cheese Meal- $4 (618) 926-8065 STUDENT SPECIALS!!! Sand Volleyball Court Coming Soon! Page 9 The Talon May 2012 Page layout by Chris Ditterline Students give the “Gift of Life” Article by Chris Ditterline On March 20, another Red “It was very exciting that Cross Blood Drive was held at Dylan was able to give blood Vienna High School. The blood this year,” said Mrs. Reichert. drive, of course, had several “He has been trying to give for a donors who had given before, but couple years but was unable due also had a few newcomers. to his weight.” The VHS/Red Cross Blood When it comes to students Drive has been in existence for who have donated every time of about ten years now. VHS nursing eligibility, like Austin and Eli, students help assist the Red Cross Mrs. Reichert is grateful that there with the blood drive. are people in this world like them. This year the blood drive had “Giving blood is one of the a inspirational story along with it. most generous acts of kindness VHS senior, Dylan Latham, was a that one can do,” she said. “If you become a life-long donor, you irst time donor at the March 20th blood drive. Since he has turned will have saved more lives than 16, Dylan has been unable to give, ever thought possible.” due to his weight. Things were VHS Seniors Eli Brown, Dylan Latham, and Austin Woolverton, show their enthusiasm Mrs. Reichert encourages different at this particular blood for helping others by welcoming all those in need with open arms. everyone to give blood at the next drive, however, because Dylan spectrum, seniors Eli Brown and they stick the needle in, but after blood drive if they are able to. gained just enough weight to be Austin Woolverton have donated that it is smooth sailing.” “There is no substitute for at the mark to give blood. blood every drive that they have “I love knowing that I help blood,” said Mrs. Reichert. “There is a great chance that “It was such an honor to inally been able to. Eli has donated six people in need,” said Austin. “If be eligible to give blood,” said times, while Austin has donated you ever get a chance to give you or a member of your family Dylan. “It seemed that I would seven times -- every time that blood, do it!” will need blood at a certain point never be able to give a donation, he has been eligible since his This blood drive had a in your life, and giving blood is but now that I can, I can honestly freshman year. slightly lower turnout due to an enormous contribution to the say that there is no greater feeling “I like the feeling I get after many students being involved in health and well-being of others.” in the world than knowing that you knowing I did something good,” extracurricular activities that day, The blood drive was a great made a difference in someone’s said Eli. “For anyone who wants but Mrs. Reichert is still enthused success. Everyone who is eligible life.” to give blood, it is really not that that some people were able to should make a point to give On the opposite end of the bad. The worst part is right before give. blood in the future. Dolly’s Restaurant Home Cooking OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 511 E. Vine Street Vienna, Il (618) 658-2300 Monday-Saturday 6AM to 8PM Sunday 7AM to 3PM Carry Out Available Banquet Room available for Private Parties Tambra K. Cain Attorney at Law General Practice

100 North Illinois Avenue Carbondale, Il 62902-3747 Phone: (618) 457-0437 Go Eagles! Fax: (618) 457-0411 www.bthhlaw.com Page 10 The Talon May 2012 Page layout by Brandi McCuan Vienna FFA continues their Ag-illed activities Submitted by Carley Childress The Vienna FFA hosted an Envirothon on FFA members the opportunity to visit with Austin Goines, Rebecca Sandfort, Victoria March 27. Students from our Vienna Wildlife your legislators and discuss topics of concern Pearl, Carley Childress, Dallas Bent, Maranda Management Class and also Biology II classes and interest. Ag Legislative Day also provides Chance, Allison Browning, Jake Stroud, Dylan competed. The students were Maria Hill, an opportunity for representatives from farm Baker, Maria Hill, Brent Taylor, and Emily Alex Ross, Caleigh Anderson, Kyle Loyd, and and agricultural commodity organizations and VanAusdoll. This group of FFA members won Victoria Pearl. These students received irst at other diverse agriculture interest groups to irst place overall in Dairy Judging, and fourth this contest. After the competition, they were meet with their respective State senators and place overall in Horse judging. We had two sent to the USDA on April 12, and they received representatives as well as the other sponsoring students place individually; these were Brent 1st there also, competing against White County. organizations. Taylor placing seventh individually in tool I.D., These students will now travel to Monticello, At Ag Day at the Capitol, participants have and Dylan Baker placing second overall in bull Illinois to compete for State. an opportunity to become better acquainted and riding. On March 27, Vienna FFA traveled to to establish networking relationships to impact Ag Mechanics was held on April 18th at Springield for Ag Legislative Day. Studentsissues that affect Illinois agriculture. Southeastern Illinois College. Brent Taylor who traveled to the Capitol were Rebecca Murray State Field Day was held on April placed fourth individually in carpentry, Alex Sandfort, Andrew Rockwell, Makenzie Mattox, 17th. Schools from Kentucky, Tennessee, and Ross placed third place in Ag Power, Dylan Emily Van Ausdoll, Austin Goines, and Nathan Illinois competed in this event. Vienna FFA Baker placed sixth in welding, and Jake Stroud Gurley. students who competed in this event were Nathan placed sixth in wiring. Ag Legislative Awareness Day provides Gurley, Megan Walker, McKenzie Mattox, FFA members who competed in SIU Livestock and Diary Judging were: Rebecca Sandfort, Ryan Brown, Dallas Bent, Maranda Chance, Andrew Rockwell, Desiree Walter, Allison Browning, Brianna Mawdsley, Cady Ross, Dylan Baker, Brent Taylor, Austin Goines, Carley Childress, Nathan Gurley, Emily VanAusdoll, and Maria Hill.

Dear Chelsea Studer, Im going to miss you so much but I’m so proud of you for graduating. Good luck in all that you do in Loveyour youfuture girl. FFA members at SIU Livestock Judging; Emily VanAusdoll, Rebecca Sandfort, Andrew Rockwell, Desiree Walter, Dallas Bent, Maranda Chance, and Maria Hill. Courtney Wassmann

Banking with local style 402-04 Court Street - Vienna, IL 62995 Banterra Phone: (618) 658-2011

www.banterrabank.com 25 locations 37 ATM’s Member FDIC Page 11 The Talon May 2012 Page layout by Ashton Loyd Spanish students visit civic center for Foreign Language Day Article by Ashton Loyd On April 19th, Spanish students day. The team consisted of Senior answered a lot of the questions, and something else,” traveled to Southern Illinois Harley Youtzy, Junior Dominick knew most of the others.” Students also traveled to a University Civic Center to attend Tedeschi, Sophomores Lucas The day was comprised of more Panaderia, a bread shop, near the Foreign Language Day. Wright, Ashton Loyd, and Avery than just Scholar Bowl, however. Civic Center. There, they make all Foreign Language Day consists Kerley. Their team won their irstThere were numerous classes sorts of bread and pastries. Some of of schools from all around the area match, and answered many Spanish students could attend involving the students took this opportunity partaking in the many activities related questions. VHS Spanish many different languages and to indulge. Sophomore Lucas available. Over 1,300 students teacher, Mrs. Jones, said, “I am very cultures. The most attended portion Wright said, “I was glad to learn competed in various competitions. happy to see the level of conidence of the day was the “Salsa Dancing” about not only Spanish at Foreign Senior Eddie Botello attended the in the students participating in the class. Another well attended class Language Day, but also more about event. He said, “It was a unique Scholar Bowl, especially doing it was “Henna: Indian Art” where other cultures as well.” experience that I was glad to be for the irst time.” Unfortunatley,students could choose any design The students also traveled part of. I’ve never seen so many the VHS team was defeated in their to be drawn on their hands. A few to Arturo’s, a Mexican buffet cultures put together in a single second match. other classes offered were “Crash restaurant, in Carbondale. There, community. It was especially fun Senior Harley Youtzy was a Course in Russian” and “Africa.” they ate a big meal of enchiladas, spending time with my cousins.” member of the Scholar Bowl team. There were also many booths taquitos, and chips. VHS Spanish students took part She said, “I felt we did really well set up with people who could write Mrs. Jones hopes to take the in the Scholar Bowl portion of the in relation to the other teams. We in different languages including Spanish Club back to Foreign Persian, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Language Day next year and and Arabic. They would write advance in Scholar Bowl. students’ names in their languages. Maria Botello stated, “It was really cool to see how they wrote my name. Each time it looked like

Senior Softball Players, YO!! Just a shout out to my world travelers and softball playin’ Eagles. I have enjoyed our time together and have many fond memories of each of you. Best of luck Spanish Club members that attended Foreign Language Day at SIUC (top row left to right) Sponsor Mrs. Jones, Lucas Wright, Harley Youtzy, Eddie Botello, (bottom in both the classroom and on the diamond. row) Maria Botello, Leonora Aroja, Andrea Botello and Ashton Loyd. (Not pictured God bless you all! And Remember; “Don’t Nelda Severs, Avery Kerley, Dominick Tedeschi, and Pyola Doroscan.) get caught up in the trauma!” - Love ya all, Coach Palmer . Johnson County State’s Attorney Tricia Shelton

Johnson County Courthouse PO Box 1257 Mexican Vienna, IL 62995 Phone: (618) 658-9318 Cantina & Fax: (618) 658-9339 Steak House Johnson County Dine-In or Take-Out Farm Bureau 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 809 N. 1st. Street * P.O. Box 335 7 Days A Week! Vienna, IL 62995

1407 East 5th Street 523 East Vine Street Carol Hall Metropolis, Illinois Vienna, Illinois Manager (618) 524-3017 (618) 658-2527

www.eltequilas.com CALL US for all your animal health product needs! Page 12 The Talon May 2012 Page by Chris Ditterline VHS Globetrotters arrive back home from trip in Greece, Italy, and Turkey On March 28th, Vienna High The group left Athens on day Coloseum, and the old city of previous year’s attendance.” School Globetrotters boarded a six to see the Corinth Canal and Pompeii that had been destroyed by Mr. Gifin encourages anyone plane leaving from Nashville, TN arrived in Patris for an overnight Mount Veseuveus. interested to attend next year’s trip to Charlotte, NC. From Charlotte, ferry ride to Italy on day seven. “This was such a great year to be to Berlin, Prague, Krakow, and the group made the journey of a The last part of the trip was a part of the Globetrotters family,” Budapest and stated, “It is a trip lifetime as they stepped foot on a spent touring the cities of Pompeii, said VHS teacher and Globetrotter you will remember for the rest of plane that would take them from Sorrento, Naples, and Rome. The sponsor, Mr. Gifin. “We got to see your life. It is sort of expensive, the USA, all the way to Europe. group also visited the gorgeous two different continents, Europe but worth every penny because the This year’s Globetrotters trip island of Capri and visited historic and Asia, and had twenty-three memories made will last forever. spanned over the most days that the such as the Pantheon, Vatican City, students, which is more than any Go for it!” group has ever stayed overseas in school history. The trip lasted from March 28th, all the way to April 7th, for a total of 11 days. The group irst landed in Athens, Greece on March 29th. When they landed, they took a brief tour of the city of Athens and got to sink their toes in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Days two, three, and four were spent on a cruise ship touring many places in Turkey. The group visited two big cities in Turkey, Istanbul and Izmir, and got to visit Ephesus. The group also got to go inside the biggest mosque in the world. On day ive, the group inally landed back in Athens to enjoy a VHS Globetrotters at Pompeii in Italy. The Globetrotters saw many sights in Italy, Greece, and Turkey, and came back home with memories that will last a lifetime. Front Row L-R: Victoria Pearl, Dominick Tedeschi, Chris Ditterline, Iris Rutherford, longer stay. While in Athens, the Lucas Wright, Patrick Gray, and Alex Ross. Second Row: Trenton Lowery, Knikki Keeling, Haley Edwards, Dillon Hall, Brooke group got to see the Acropolis and Childress, Jenna Edwards, and Bergandi Johnson. Third Row: Bryan West, Kyle Loyd, Kassey McDonald, Jessica McMahon, Keeley the Parthenon. Harper, Carley Childress, Markayla Johnson, and Noah Jackson. Back Row: Aaron Myers, Marissa Ross, and Kelly Fitzgerald.

Dahncke Pharmacy Jon A. Simmons Free Daily Delivery in Vienna Auctioneer 803 1/2 North 1st St. Vienna, IL 62995 Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30 Sat 9-12 Noon (618) 658-8030 Marc J. Dahncke, RPH. Tiffany D. Dahncke (618)-658-3784 Vienna, IL Collins Car Wash Johnson County Supervisor of Assessments Ofice Located in Courthouse Annex Business 658-8010 Residence 658-2605

615 Highway 146 East Fax Vienna, IL 62995 658-4209 Bobby Collins, Owner

Have a safe and prosperous year! Page 13 The Talon May 2012 Page layout by Jacob McGill

Article by Jacob McGill The Vienna High School baseball season is going full force, and the Eagles really show that they are the team that everyone is going to have to beat. In addition to Mr. Hill and Mr. Murley, the team has added a new assistant coach, Mr. Tim Elliot. Senior Kyle Loyd commented, “Having Mr. Elliot as a new coach is really helping our team out a lot. He has tons of baseball knowledge, and is just an all-around great guy.” The Eagles are off to a great start and are going to be a threat to reckon The Eagles baseball team consists of (from left to right), irst row, Zachary Kolb, Cody Johns, Jamie Cole, Quinnton Bent, Blake with in the Black Diamond Conference. Crain, and Collin Brown. Second row, Bryan West, Alex Ross, Christian Stafford, Christian Dahncke, Dylan Graves, and Austin Krelo. Third row, Lake Norris, Dominick Tedeschi, Dallas Bent, Clayton Wright, Dylan Meyer, Kyle Loyd, and Dakota VanCleve. Softball team striking out the competition Article by Jacob McGill The Vienna High School Softball season is off to a fantastic start. The Lady Eagles started off the season strong, winning their irst three games. Even though they have not won every game, the girls have an impressive record. Junior AliceAnn Kotter commented, “So far this season I am having a lot of fun. Hopefully we play as good as we are now in the Regional Tournament, to get our chance at a Regional Championship.” The Lady Eagles are going to work hard and try to bring home a The Lady Eagles softball team has been making a name for themselves in the Black Diamond Conference. The softball team consists of (from left to right), irst row, Mikayla Stokes, Cady Ross, Carley Childress, Maranda Chance, Cassidy Stout, Melanie Browning. Regional trophy for the irst time inSecond row, Sarah Nelson, Chelsea Mook, Brooke Childress, AliceAnn Kotter, Kelly Fitzgerald, Sami McKibben. Third row, Allison ive years. Penrod, Emily VanAusdoll, Rebecca Reeder, Katie Heaton, Courtney Sanders, Marissa Ross, and Jenna Edwards.

ThisFlower -N- and Gift ShopThat

(618) 658-9776

Plush Animals Vienna, IL Flowers

Look for the multicolored building Tuxedo at the intersection! Balloons Rentals Page 14 The Talon May2012 Page layout by Jacob McGill and Ellie Bakel Track team hurdles For the record Article by Ellie Bakel over the competition This year, mulitple students made VHS history in sports breaking Article by Jacob McGill records of past VHS students, setting personal records as well. The Vienna High School Track team has been springing, jumping, lipping, and somersaulting their way into the VHS record book. The girls team competed in the Black Diamond Conference Meet. Desiree Walter was the champion in the 400M. Megan McCuan placed 2nd place in the 3200M. Meighan Smith got 3rd place in the 800M. Junior Keeley Harper Broke the Carrie Latham got 4th place in the school record for girl’s golf with 1600M. Megan walker set a personal a score of 40 record in the Discus. Senior Jacob McGill Broke Senior track star, Joe Myers, races to the inish The boys Black Diamond the school record for golf with a with determination on his face at the West Conference Meet is on May 10th, and score of 36 Frankfort Track meet. we hope to see the same results! Runners setting records Article by Jacob McGill Vienna High School freshman runners, Megan McCuan and Meighan Smith, both recentally broke the schools records in Track. Senior Patrick Gray First Megan McCuan set the record ever 1,000 yards in VHS football, inishing with 1,242 in the girls two mile race with yards 14:38, and Meighan Smith set the record for the 800 meter race with 2:41, and the one mile run at 6:24. Senior Austin Woolverton First VHS football player to be 1st team Meighan commented, “I am defense at All-Conference Dear Tori Thomas and really excited to be breaking Peyton Smith, records as a freshman, because it I will miss both of you guys! You guys have gives me three more years to keep TRACK Freshmen runners, Meighan Smith and Megan RECORDS no idea how much you trying to break more.” McCuan, set VHS school records for track. brighten my day! Love, Keeley Harper Mott Excavating Morris and Danell Mott P.O. Box 613 Vienna IL, 62995 Home: (618) 652-2605 Cell: (618) 771-2692 Fax: (618) 658-3214 Free Estimates General Contracting For all your dirtwork needs! Page 15 The Talon May 2012 Page Layout by Jacob McGill Seniors plead for Accounting class order in the court travels the world Article by Jacob McGill Article by Ethan Haney As part of the dual credit In Mr. Lawrence’s Accounting different countries around the government class, Mr. Mike Rude class, the students are acting like world, and to present what we have has assigned the class different an accountant of a business and learned to the rest of the class!” court cases to present to the class are planning a Spring Break trip VHS accounting teacher, as speeches. Each student has as much or as to any country to meet with an Mr. Lawerence, commented, little time they need to go in front entrepreneur to try and expand “This project shows many of the class and explain their case. their business. functions of business, in chains, Mr. Rude commented, “I am Mr. Lawrence divided the class entrepreneurship,marketing, really proud of the work the class into groups of three. The groups’ accounting,and international put forth in their speeches. I gave task is to choose three different business. It gives students a real countries (for three different -life situation and shows how the class this assignment because Seniors Kari Robertson, Chris Ditterline, in college they will have to teach and Tyler Harner researching their court clients) to move their product to. important it is to manage money the curriculum to themselves.” case for Mr. Rude’s Class. The object of the trip is for the in an eficient manner.” Senior Jacob McGill down and listen to the teacher student to impress their client with After each group ills out commented, “The court cases have teach, but this is different in the their product, so that in return the the chart with all the required been a lot of fun to give. I think it government class. entrepreneur will invest in their information, they will present gives us a good representation of Students take two days in the product. their trip in a PowerPoint. how a college will be, and how the media center to prepare for their The Spring Break business trip teacher will grade.” speeches, and unlike most classes, is based on the TV show “Shark The students have to tell the they become the teacher and try Tank” where accountants try to name of the case, the year the to make the class understand their convince the “Sharks” to invest in case was decided, background on case. their product. the case, and the decision of the Mr. Rude also said, “This The groups must igure the Supreme Court. project will better prepare them for costs for each country they go to. college, and since this is a college Senior Chris Ditterline They have to igure out the cost commented, “I feel that the class I am making them earn the of a hotel for three nights, three college part of it.” government speeches were very different restaurants, airfare, and The class has really shown that beneicial to my learning, and they three different entertainments. when it comes to court cases, they gave me a better understanding of Senior Dylan Latham VHS seniors, Eli Brown and Dylan know what it takes to shut the door the judicial system.” commented, “It was a lot of fun Lathum, and VHS junior, Jared John- In most classes students sit on a trial. son giving their presentation on getting to see and learn about their Spring Break business trip. Gambit Golf Club Tee Time Reservations! Call: (618) 658-6022 Located: 1550 St. Rt. 146 East Vienna, Illinois 62995 Page 16 The Talon May 2012 VHS hosts Prom 2012Page by Kari Robertson

Freshman Courtney Sanders, Meighan Smith, and Megan Juniors Christian Stafford and Knikki Keeling excitedly Junior Jessica McCabe and Brice Butler dancing the McCuan enjoy their irst Prom. enter Prom. night away.

Senior Kayla Elms and Jose Ruiz take a break from Seniors Tyler Harner and Kasyn Moore enjoy their last Freshman Shelby Linaweaver and Senior Tori Thomas dancing. Prom. enjoying themselves at Prom. Vienna Times Bailey Funeral Home PO Box 457 Vienna, IL

705 N. First Street Vienna, IL 62995 658-4321 (618) 658-2311 www.baileyfh.com Julie’s Classic Cuts Now offering much more!

Nails by Julie Ben Adams Randy Spurlock Massage by Angela 809 N. 1st Street, P.O. Box 335 Facials and Spray Tan by Grace Vienna, IL 62995 1004 West Vine Street Julie Wilkins Ofice Phone: Vienna, Illinois 62995 Owner-Stylist (618) 658-2881

(618) 658-2613 0910-005 Page 17 The Talon May 2012 SpotlightsPage by Tori Thomas, Peyton Smith, and Jessica Buchan Freshman Sophomore Junior Jennifer Dixon Heather Court Bergandi Johnson

If you were in the Hunger Games, If you were in the Hunger Games, If you were in the Hunger Games, who would you want as a partner? who would you want as a partner? who would you want as a partner? My dad because he is a great ighter, can hunt, and Kelby Gibson, because she’s short, and I could use Peeta because he is so good looking. knows how to make weapons. her as irewood. If you were stuck on an island and If you were stuck on an island and got one choice of food and drink, If you were stuck on an island and got one choice of food and drink, what would it be? got one choice of food and drink, what would it be? Watermelon Sour Patch Kids and McDonald’s what would it be? Water, because you need it to live and fruit because sweet tea. it has liquid in it. Strawberries and Monster. What is one thing you regret not What is one thing you regret not What is one thing you regret not doing this school year? doing this school year? doing this school year? Prom, because you only get to go to your Junior Nothing. Staying in Art class/Art Club. Prom once. What is the most exotic food you What is the most exotic food you What is the most exotic food you have ever eaten? have ever eaten? have ever eaten? Crab meat. A dragon heart. Sushi. What was your biggest challenge What was your biggest challenge What was your biggest challenge this school year? this school year? this school year? I’m not going to share that information. Getting to 1st block every morning because I tend If you could change one thing Wanting to go to school. to oversleep. about VHS, what would it be? If you could change one thing If you could change one thing For it not to be mandatory to take Algebra because about VHS, what would it be? about VHS, what would it be? I don’t think people will ever use it, but if you do The people. A longer lunch period so that everyone isn’t in such need it, take it in college. a rush. The Secret Garden “We Deliver” 209 N 1st Street Vienna, IL 62995 Monday - Friday 9:00 - 4:30 Saturday 9:00 - 1:00

Telephone: 658-9215 Owner: Shelia Harper Page 18 The Talon May 2012 Page by Assiah Mercer and Jami Shipley Spotlights Freshman Sophomore Junior Justin Ames Luke Hogan Douglas Tite

If you were in the Hunger Games, who If you were in the Hunger Games, If you were in the Hunger Games, who would you want as a partner? who would you want as a partner? would you want as a partner? I am not hungry for any of the games. Jami Shipley, because shes a women and My friend Jenny, because she is clever and If you were stuck on an island and got would die first. resilient. I know she would win the Hunger one choice of food or drink, what would If you were stuck on an island and Games. it be? got one choice of food or drink, what If you were stuck on an island and got one Mountain Dew and peanut butter and jelly. would it be? choice of food or drink, what would it be? What’s one thing you regret not doing this Chicken on the Beach from Tequilas, and Barbecued ribs and Monster, because ribs are school year? sweet tea. my favorite and I’m addicted to Monsters. Playing baseball, because I have always What’s one thing you regret not doing What is the most exotic food you have played it until this year. this school year? ever eaten? What is the most exotic food you have Quitting, because school is no fun. Escargot; they were the most disgusting things ever eaten? What is the most exotic food you have I have ever eaten. Raw fish. ever eaten? What was your biggest challenge during What was your biggest challenge during Chocolate covered crickets. the past school year? the past school year? What was your biggest challenge Keeping a good grade in PE, because I don’t Paying attention in class. I would rather during the past school year? like weight-lifting. sleep. Passing all my classes. If you could change one thing about VHS, If you could change one thing about VHS, If you could change one thing about what would it be? what would it be? VHS, what would it be? That they teach other foreign languages Some of the rules, because they are way too New everything, because this is super besides Spanish, because I’ve always wanted strict. old! to learn Chinese.

D. Brian Trambley Wright Attorney At Law Electric

107 N. 5th Street Residential Wiring P.O. Box 899 P.O. Box 431 Vienna, Illinois 62995 Vienna, IL 62995 Telephone: (618) 658-2182 618-658-9774 Fax: (618) 658-2791 Scott Wright

At Casey’s...it’s all good! Enjoy your retirement at...

Autumn Ridge Come and go as you please, we will take care of your You will enjoy: needs. • Quality, Independent Living • Spacious Apartments Choose an apartment that its your • Home-style Meals style: Studio, One Bedroom, Two Bedroom or • 24-Hour Staff Two Bedroom Deluxe. Financial assistance is • Activities and Socialization available to those who qualify. • Weekly Housekeeping & To start enjoying your retirement today Laundry Services call (618) 658-2775 to schedule a free tour! • Emergency Response System Autumn Ridge Vienna, IL On-site Beauty Salon • 1000 Galeener Street CASEY’S Carry-out Pizza: • Free, In-Town Transportation Store: Vienna, Il 62995 “Autumn Ridge is an equal 618-658-5230 618-658-9628 opportunity provider and employer.” (618) 658-2775 Page 19 The Talon May 2012 Page by Savannah Campbell, Tiffany Meyers, Julie Allen, and Heaven Garza Senior Spotlights austiN leal chrissy glass laNce duer ashley alderhalt

What class did you enjoy most What class did you enjoy most What class did you enjoy most What class did you enjoy most throughout your high school throughout your high school throughout your high school throughout your high school career? career? career? career? Communication Technology. It Any class with Mrs. Clayton of Government, Rude; enough said. Creative Writing because I got has been a great time getting to course! What has been your most to make up stories and use my do Eagle Outlook with Tori, Jake, What has been your most embarrassing moment of high imagination. Domi, Keeley, and Peyty-poo. embarrassing moment of high school? What has been your most What has been your most When I slipped and fell on the ice embarrassing moment of high school? embarrassing moment of high I have never had anything when getting off the bus. Everyone school? school? saw it! Fortunately, I did not do embarrassing happen to me in high When I thought someone opened their school. Now outside of school, that’s a What has been your greatest arms to hug me and I hugged them. anything incredibly embarrassing. achievement throughout your What has been your greatest different story. (They were actually just talking to high school career? achievement throughout your What has been your greatest someone else.) high school career? Surviving Senioritis and not achievement throughout your skipping school, because it’s a strong What has been your greatest I really feel blessed to have high school career? achievement throughout your gone through high school and temptation. Making it through high school. Who has been your biggest high school career? gained many life-long friends. Who has been your biggest Getting good grades. I never thought I For anybody in school, that’s an inspiration throughout high achievement. inspiration throughout high school? could get the grades I have gotten. If you were stuck at the high school? My mother, because she told me I Who has been your biggest school, which teacher would Mr. David Hill. He is BEAUTIFUL couldn’t do things and it made me inspiration throughout high you want to be stuck with? so he makes me want to be beautiful. push myself. school? I wouldn’t want to be stuck at My friends because they have pushed high school...period. me to stay in school.

(618) 658-9597 Vienna, IL 6685 U.S. Highway 45 N. Student ID days Vienna, Illinois Get $1 off a footlong or $.50 www.wesleyscustom.com off a 6 inch sandwich Professional Quality Graphics, When you show your valid student ID Murals, Lettering, & Signage

Congratulations Graduates Norris Auto Body DREAM BIG! Insurance Work Body Repair

Custom Paint

(618)658-3611 298 May Ave. Buncombe, IL Robin Harper-Whitehead (618) 658-2800 Johnson County Clerk Page 20 The Talon May 2012 Page by Lucas Wright, Christian Dahncke, Noah Bain, and Cody Pender Mystery Spotlights Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

What are your plans for What are your plans for What are your plans for What are your plans for summer break? I’m going to summer break? Camping, summer break? Fighting crime, summer break? Start college do anything I want. swimming, shopping, four- eating, extreme water polo and and go to North Carolina for What was your favorite wheeler riding, and hanging of course lots of sleeping! vacaion. memory from this year? out with friends. What was your favorite What was your favorite Saturn Ball, because it is a What was your favorite memory from this year? memory from this year? So very competitive game and memory from this year? The time when I was in the far, it was Cadaver Lab. Diferent people get hit in the face! Teachers’ Lip Sync, because it homecoming stuff. It was pretty reasons why... It was just a blast! was hilarious. awesome. Which Senior will you miss Which Senior will you miss Which Senior will you miss most of all? Jessica Capron, most of all? Crazy Horse, Which Senior will you most of all? because she’ll be moving on to miss most of all? Steven Well, I will miss because he made P.E. the best! a bunch of guys: Ethan, Chris, New Mexico. :( What is the most Henderson, because he makes Dylan Latham, Bobby Tanner, What is the most interesting interesting thing you have me laugh. and Eli Brown. thing you have learned this learned this year? Nothing What is the most What is the most interesting year? Everything in nursing. I’m was really interesting this interesting thing you have thing you have learned this glad I have a strong stomach! year. learned this year? I learned year? If you could be an inanimate that fish come from bubbles. If you could be an History. object for a day, what would inanimate object for a If you could be an If you could be an inanimate you be? A stamp. I’d love to see day, what would you be? A inanimate object for a day, object for a day, what would where I’d end up in the world. dodge ball, so I can hit people what would you be? A plane you be? A camera, so I could Hopefully somewhere interesing. in the face. so I could fly to a different see all! If you could be in any video country. If you could be in any video game, what would it be? If you could be in any game, what would it be? Gears of War because I’d be a video game, what would If you could be in any video game, what would it be? Batman Arkham City, because really hot character and I’d get to it be? Skyrim, because it’s Batman is pure awesome.

I don’t know. chain saw the bad guys in half! :) Junior - Shawn Jones, Senior - Heather Nance Heather - Senior Jones, Shawn - Junior a game where you can do Cavit, Courtney - Sophomore , Blanco Gerardo - Freshman anything you want. Lawrence MeatHot & Cold Deli Produce & Bean Insurance (618) 658-6181 45 N & N 1st St, Vienna, IL 62995 “Contact us Stop in for lunch! for all your insurance Johnny Huckleberry needs” Tax Service 313 North 3rd Street P.O. Box 248 P.O. Box 126 Vienna, IL Vienna, IL 62995 Phone: (618)658-9252 Fax: (618)658-7065 (618)658-9121 We have Electronic Filing! Page 21 The Talon May 2012 Article by Peyton Smith and Jessica Buchan “You know what Buddy “If you all don’t straighten up Holly says...... That’ll be I can point you in the right the day.” way. (opens curtain) There’s -Mr.Rude the grade school. If you all want to act like little kids then I can Submitted by Jacob McGill send you to them.”

Submitted by Zack Akins “You’re a lot like -Mr.Hill me. We both care, sometimes too much. But without people like us, think about what the world would be like.” -Mrs. Palmer A Wise “Don’t tell me how Submitted by Kari good you are, prove it Robertson to me.” Person Once -Mr. Palmer

Submitted by Bryan West

“I did that to a girl one Said... time, broke her heart. She sat in her mom’s basement and ate ‘Ho Hos’ for a month.”

Submitted Heather Nance “First, I’m getting dirty -Mr. Giffin looks, then you’re getting dirty looks, then I’m giving you dirty looks, then you’re “Poor planning giving me dirty looks. It’s a on your part, does not lot of dirty looks.” constitute an-Mr. emergency Standfort -Mrs. Guest on my part. Plan ahead!”

Submitted by Justine Swartz Submitted by Jake Stroud

Phone: (618) 658-3191 Fax: (618) 658-5007 Poe’s Barber Shop Goddard’s 515 East Vine Street Auto Body Inc. Vienna, Il 62995 865 Old Rte, 146 Loop Goreville, Il Vienna, Illinois 62995 Carrier Mills, Il 24 Hour Towing Tires Auto Sales 3 convenient locations! Alignments Barber: Austin Poe Family owned and operated since 1974 Phone: (618) 771-3567 Real Rehab & Fitness Physical 658-8144 Full Fitness Therapy Center We ix your panes! Serving Southern IL, Western KY and Southeast MO

Water Aerobics Swimming Pool Harmon Autoglass A Glass Doctor Company 811 N. 1st Street Vienna, IL 1-866-838-4527 Page 22 The Talon May 2012 When We Were Seniors You Might be a VHS Senior If: Article by Peyton Smith and Jessica Buchan Article by Christian Dahncke The death of one of the world’s most powerful voices, Whitney Houston • The song Bringing Sexy Back reminds you of Clayton Wright and Jacob McGill. DQ student specials now cost $3.25 • You remember the irst Varsity football Snooki got pregnant game. Gay marriage was legalized in New York • Lip syncs are more important than actual Casey Anthony was found not guilty homecoming week. Gadhai leads rebel war in Libya and is later killed • Mr. and Mrs. Palmer are a second mother Charlie Sheen has massive mental breakdown. “Winning!” and father to you. Destructive tornadoes hit Harrisburg • Senior prank is the most important extra curricular activity EVER. Jaycee Dugard found after 11 years of being kidnapped • The disease Senioritis is an actual illness Globetrotters travel to Turkey, Italy, and Greece this time of year. VHS obtains a monthly newscast called Eagle Outlook • You’ve won lip syncs three of your four years The art world lost Thomas Kinkade • You were here when student specials were Troops were called out of Iraq only $3.00. Casey’s General Story offers the lowest gas prices in town • You remember when Ned’s Shed was just an at $3.95 abandoned shack. The movie Bridesmaids sets new standards for hilarity • The ROC was not even in existence in Vienna Adele holds the #1 spot for album of the year along with your freshman year. winning 6 Grammys • El Tequila spiced up your 11:30 dismissal Seniors won lip syncs for the 3rd year in a row! lunches. The wizarding world of Harry Potter came to an end • You remember when Ted Craig cut his inger Hottest book series, The Hunger Games, hits movie off. screens • You remember Enrique Perdraza We didn’t get a single snow day! • You think the Palmers walk on water. McDonald’s 707 E Vine St. Vienna, IL 62995

323 E Vine Street (618) 658-7086 Vienna, IL 62995 (618) 658-9218

Bob Harper Kelly Harper

Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Page 23 The Talon May 2012 Page layout by Isaac Rogers and Assiah Mercer Senior Picks: Fav JoCo Hot-Spots Article by Assiah Mercer Best place to take a stroll: Quickest place to grab some food: Best place to enjoy a swim: The Bike Trail McDonalds Bell Smith Springs The beautiful scenery and lovely From the sweet tea to a ilet-o- Bell Smith Springs is a gorgeous environment makes for a great walk ish, Mickie D’s is sure too do the place to take a swim and the ice with your friends, family, or your trick! cold water is invigorating! special someone.

Best place to get away: Seniors, don’t forget Trigg Tower to come back to visit Best place to get your tan on: Trigg Tower is out in the middle your favorite spots in of nowhere and an awesome Vitamin T Sun place to go to enjoy a spectacular Johnson County after you graduate! Spa view of beautiful Southern Illinois. A nice clean place to tan and relax. Vitamin T offers spray tans, facials, massages and more! Not to mention the ambiance is fabulous! Chrissy Muckle, I love you lots, you better not forget about me when you graduate...hope you have a great life after you graduate.here I forwill you.always be Jordan Dalton

200 S 1st Street, Vienna, IL 62995 3 Convenient Locations CALL US AT (618)658-8888

Drive-up Open www.southerntrustbank.com FREE CHECKING Monday-Friday On-line billbanking pay and 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM PHONE BANKING Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Lobby Open Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 8:30AM - 5:00 PM Member FDIC Saturday 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Page 24 The Talon March 2012 Page by Tyler Harner and Kari Robertson which editor are you most_like? 1. What is your favorite 8. What’s your favorite animal? 13. If you could be best restaurant? A) Tiger friends with any celebrity, A) Whaler’s Catch B) Zebra who would it be? B) Chili’s C) I hate animals A) Beyonce C) Pizza Inn B) Kristin Wiig C) Emma Stone 2. If you could be a super whero 9. Who is your favorite 15. What class are you most who would it be? teacher? likely to fall asleep in? A) Green Lantern A) Mrs. Guest A) Information Processing B) Superman B) Mrs. Palmer B) Anything related to C) Flash C) Mr. Palmer math C) Biology II 3. What’s your favorite 10. What’s your favorite 16. If you could be any Disney place to shop? beverage? villain, who would it be? A) Buckle A) Peach Nehi A) Shere Khan B) Journey’s B) Pepsi B) Malificent C) Hollister C) Strawberry Milk C) Scar

4. If you could have a lead role in 11. What’s your favorite 17. If you could pick one any movie, what would it be? candy? song to describe your life, what A) Bridesmaids A) Warheads would it be? B) Step Brothers B) Reese’s Cups A) All I Do Is Win-DJ C) The Hunger Games C) Kit Kats Khaled B) We Are Young-Fun 5. What’s your favorite color? 12. What’s your favorite C) I just can’t wait to be king- A) Green cartoon character? Lion King B) Blue A) Stewie Griffin C) Orange B) Spongebob C) Simba 18. If you had to describe 6. What’s your favorite food? yourself in only one owrd, what A) An assortment of deep 13. If you could go on would it be? fried goods vacation anywhere in the world, A) Competitive B) Chili where would you go? B) Fun C) Chicken Alfredo A) Australia C) Perfect B) Ireland C) Italy 7. Who is your favorite subsitute 14. What is your favorite holiday? 19. What is your favorite teacher? A) Thanksgiving physical feature? A) Mrs. Burnett B) Christmas A) Smile B) Mrs. Hottess C) My Birthday B) Hair C) Mr. Green C) Eyes

Mostly A’s Mostly B’s Mostly C’s Tyler Harner Kari Robertson Isaac Rogers Page 25 The Talon May 2012 Page by Tyler Harner, Kari Robertson, and Isaac Rogers i Mrs. Joan Clayton: The Experience As editors for the past three years, we have a lot of experience with Mrs. Clayton and the many things that make her, well…her. Throughout the years we have developed a relationship with Mrs. Clayton that is a bit hard to deine.hree of The us t have decided to write an article to describe each of our onw indevidual experiences as our way of not only saying goodbye, but thank you. Thank you for always being there, being understanding, helping us in any way possible, and most importantly, being you. Because if you weren’t always so “you” we wouldn’t be writing this article. Kari’s Experience: If I were going Tyler’s Experience: Throughout I still think she is a wonderful teacher and to describe Mrs. Clayton using one my high school career I have experienced a great friend. I’m very privileged to have word, I would probably say “crazy.” many different classes with many known her. I love and will miss her greatly. Now before everyone goes and gets different teachers. From Mr. Rude Isaac’s Experience: After being the wrong impression, I do not mean History class and his many “Mickey with Mrs. Clayton for the last two years, literally. By crazy, I simply mean out Mouse” tests, to Mrs. Holhubner and I have learned that there are certain of the ordinary. I can honestly say that her 100 plus algebra assignment, I things that you MUST know when I’ve never met someone quite like Mrs. have had many great experiences, but being in Talon. First of all, you must Clayton, except maybe myself, because none compare to those I’ve had with know that you will NEVER develop an over the years I have discovered that the one, the only, Mrs. Joan Clayton. entertainment article that’s as good as we are oddly similar.While some of Anyone who has ever had a class with hers. Amazing ideas such as the Grafiti Mrs. Clayton’s classes like information Mrs. Clayton will deinitely agree that she Wall for example, cannot be duplicated. processing, may be very boring, they is an experience. Through her numerous Know the difference between “your” and always end up being the most entertaining. class speeches and countless rants about “you’re.” You of courseare expected I mean, in how many classes have how she may or may not have been on to know exactly what’s on her mind at you watched a YouTube video about a the Oprah show, Mrs. Clayton has shown all times and what she wants you to do. talking seashell with shoes on? Aside many different colors, and by colors, I There is always an original idea out from the random videos and the talk of mean personalities. Although she has far there just waiting to be put into The Talon. Amy’s wedding, I have learned a lot too many personalities to record, there You’re expected to be in a “Talon state from Mrs. Clayton. Freshman year I are three personalities that have been of mind” from day one to the inal day. had one class with her, keyboarding, documented. The irst is the fun, outgoing,ALWAYS use “fun fonts” and try to stay and every year since then I have made best friend Mrs. Clayton that will spend clear of clip art, it is impossible to predict it a point to have at least one class with all class period talking to you about what’s coming next with Mrs. Clayton. her simply because I love her. She is how your weekend went and how her The inal thing that you must know when always there for me, and I mean always. weekend went, her daughters’ weddings, joining the Talon Team is that you have the I really believe that if I were to need and her numerous vacations. This best instructor ever, one that cares about her for something outside of school, she Mrs. Clayton is truly one of my closest you and is always there whenever you are would drop whatever she was doing to friends, and she will be greatly missed. having a bad day and just need someone help in any way that she could, and I hope The next is one of a very dramatic to talk to. Mrs. Clayton has been a big part she knows that I feel the same about her. I sort (some Talon members may know of my school life the last two years, and I mentioned earlier how I have discovered her as Coann); this personality is known am so grateful I have had the opportunity our oddly similar personalities, and to be ditzy, scatter brained, and slightly to be a be a member of the Talon Team. while that may seem like a great time, whiney, but none the less, I couldn’t Mrs. Clayton, we have had some that’s not always true. Ask Tyler. The live without her. The inal personality amazingis times in the past two years with longer I sit here the more I realize that one to be reckoned with. She is the very our crazy conversations, our plans to I could write an article about Mrs. driven, stubborn, and hardworking Talon become “better people” (which were a Clayton that would ill the entire Talon,adviser. For last minute deadline changes complete success by the way), and our and while I’m sure she would love that, to completely throwing out articles right scrambling around trying to complete the everyone else would get pretty bored. before the print date, this Mrs. Clayton paper before deadline. I am so blessed So, to sum up my experience with and I have clashed many times. Those that I got to spend this time with you, Mrs. Clayton, I would just like to say that have witnessed one of our countless and I am going to miss you so much. that it has been great, and if any teacher spats can tell you that they aren’t always You have truly helped me become the has made an impact on my life it would pleasant. Many have resulted in screaming journalist that I am now, and I will be her. As I graduate and move on with matches, name calling, spiting matches, continue to use what you have taught my life from Vienna High School, and some even in tears. Although these me in my future schooling and career. some of my fondest memories revolve many conlicts were stressful and most ofThanks for being such an inspirational around her and her classroom.I am the time unnecessary, I wouldn’t change a part of my life Mrs. Clayton. I love you! forever grateful for all the things she has single one. Even though Mrs. Clayton and done for me. I love you, Mrs. Clayton. I have gone through a few rough patches,

Senoir Co-Editiors-In-Chief, Tyler Harner and Kari Robertson, Managing Editor, Isaac Roger, and Talon Adviser, Mrs. Joan Clayton, wrap up their inal Talon experiences and friendships that will last a lifetime. Page 26 The Talon May 2012 Page layout by Chris Ditterline 101 reasons Mrs. Clayton could not live without us

Article by Chris Ditterline, Dylan Latham, and Jacob McGill

Throughout the past couple years, Talon has been a wonderful ride for Dylan, Jacob, and me. But now that se- nior year is almost over, there is one person we would like to thank, Mrs. Clayton. Mrs. Clayton, we all thank you for what you have done for us, we appreciate every bit of it and we will all miss you sincerely. With that being said, we have compiled a list of reasons why you could not live without us. We will miss you, Mrs. Clayton! When the three of us 16. McGill is not original. followed by Dairy Queen. Talon Grafiti Wall. started this class in fall 2010, 17. McGill cannot spell. 41. We dislike looking for 63. Chris still doesn’t know what it was the beginning of a glorious 18. Chris can’t capitalize. “Things I Like About this News- the Talon Grafiti Wall is. relationship with the wonderful 19. Latham forgets he has this paper”. 64. We ignore her ideas and sug- Mrs. Clayton, in a period known class. 42. We ind nothing we like from gestions. as the glory days. The follow- 20. We are essentially her chil- number 41 because the Talon is 65. Chris skips class and gets ing are the amazing things that we have done for Mrs. Clayton or dren and she is disappointed in perfect with us writing it. caught. she has done for us: us. 43. We tell her we spell check 66. We don’t sing very well, ex- 21. Latham Photoshops himself so she feels better, but we just cept for McGill. 1. Latham once spent ive plus on Pokemon. highlight red marks so it looks 67. We think we sing well. hours splicing music and making 22. Chris and Latham never meet productive. 68. We didn’t turn hyphenation labels for her daughter’s wed- deadlines. 44. We refuse to take our own off this page. ding. 23. McGill is never in the class pictures. 69. Chris had a hard time think- 2, McGill set up computers in her due to all the errands he runs. 45. Our entertainment articles ing of a nice thing he has done room so that she would not have 24. Chris and Latham are never are us in random places. for her. to. at school. 46. We are turning her hair 70. Spotlights....well you know 3. Chris had a heart felt moment 25. We purposely sabotaged the gray. Mrs. Clayton ;) on how he would miss annoying layout of this page. 47. She misses days just to get 71. We are better behaved with her after his senior year. 26. None of our ideas are origi- away from us. substitute teachers. 4. We actually do our work when nal. 48. We have no clue what leading 72. We show no respect for pri- she needs us to the most. 27. We NEVER listen. is. vate property and privacy. 5. We help pass out Talons when 28. She doesn’t know if we are 49. The Juniors are more ma- 73. McGill makes corny jokes. they arrive from the Vienna humans or dancers. ture than us. 74. We think Mrs. Clayton can Times. 29. We recycle in what are 50. We aren’t scared of her. be quite obtuse at times. 6. We help bring amusement and meant to be storage containers. 51. We distract those around us. 75. We never check our Talon enjoyment to her life. 30. We sing in class. 52. Latham cannot indent tabs. e-mail. 31. We cause general errors. 53. Our headlines are too cre- 76. Chris and Latham had no clue Just as with any relationship, 32. We refuse to let Mrs. Clay- ative for her taste. there was such a thing as a Talon there is always the “rocky” period ton’s opinions matter. 54. We have too much fun. e-mail. where things may not always 33. We hate doing four enter- 55. Our fonts are too enjoy- 77. McGill asks aloud how to seem bright. The following are tainment articles every issue able, they are supposed to bore spell words. the “rocky” moments in our time along with actual articles. people. 78. We always miss deadline day. together and reasons she may not 34. We are just too good for the 56. Clip art is all over our ar- 79. We sigh out loud because of always love us as much: Talon. ticles. assignments. 35. Latham expects thank yous 57. We don’t work when she is 80. We have no work ethic. 1. We make stupid lists. for corrections and other things. gone. 81. We take no for an answer 2. We use Comic Sans in head- 36. McGill is oblivious too society 58. We cannot create a page when selling ads. lines. and pop culture. without missing links. 82. We complain about not get- 3. McGill always interrupts, so 37. We refuse to admit our 59. We don’t save pictures to ting pizza parties. that makes us accomplices. faults and imperfections. the right folders. 83. She cannot trust us. 4. We remind her of her high 38. We tell Ashton to shush it 60. It is easier to think of rea- 84. Because. school self. every ive minutes. sons she hates us. 85. We know we ARE the Talon. 5. We are too good looking. 39. McGill hates wearing jeans. 61. We use logic. 86. Kari and Tyler cannot control 6. McGill, Chris, and Latham 40. Chris and McGill’s time spent 62. McGill and Latham hate the us. don’t give two cares about work- selling Talon advertisements is 87. We interrupt her speeches. ing. 88. We criticize her yelling abili- 7. Our entertainment articles ties. They could be louder. are crossword puzzles and word 89. We put down everyone’s searches. ideas. 8. McGill does the same articles 90. We do not use our class fold- every issue but with different ers. teacher pictures. 91. We did not know that we 9. We hate proper punctuation. even had class folders. 10. Latham cannot do anything 92. We refuse to show signs of productive BUT Photoshop. weakness. 11. Chris whines because she 93. We work on other class as- requires too much of him. He is signments instead of articles for just a humble blacksmith. the Talon. 12. We make lists describing why 94. We are her ‘escape’ goats she hates us. when everything in the Talon is 13. Latham is the “diet coke” of going bad. layout. 95. We do everything on this 14. Latham’s e-mail picture is list, everyday that we have been Sonic the Hedgehog. in this class. 15. We give her previously done entertainment articles. Page 27 The Talon May 2012 Page layout by Kari Robertson and Tyler Harner Which editor knows best? We asked VHS editors, Kari Robertson and Isaac Rogers, a series of questions about their fellow editor, Tyler Harner, to see who knows him better. Winner Loser 1. What’s his worst Spiders fear? Spiders Spiders 2. What annoys him Isaac most? Stupid people Isaac 3. What’s his favorite YouTube Jenna Marbles video? Jenna Marbles Jenna Marbles 4. What’s his ringtone? “All In”- Lifehouse “All In”- Lifehouse “All In”- Lifehouse

5. What’s his worst Stupid people pet peeve? OCD with numbers Stupid people 6. What’s his favorite Skyrim video game? Skyrim Skyrim 7. What country does he Australia want to go to the most? Australia Australia

8. He only has one day to live, what activity would he Volleyball do irst? Volleyball Volleyball 9. What’s his dream Neurosurgeon job? Plastic Surgeon Plastic surgeon

10. It’s a zombie Flamethrower apocalypse; what’s his weapon of choice? Bow Flamethrower 11. Where does he want to California live when he’s older? California California

Kari 10/11 Isaac 8/11 Page 28 The Talon May 2012 Page layout by Kari Robertson and Tyler Harner Senior Favorites Most Likely to Succeed Prettiest Smile Peyton Smith Jessica McMahon Kyle Loyd Jacob McGill Biggest Flirt EST HYSIQUE Brooke Childress Kayla Elms Chase Taylor Isaac Rogers Best Dressed Class Clown Kayla Elms, Kassey McDonald, Heather Nance Tyler Harner Clayton Wright Most Changed Since Best Personality Freshman Year Jenna Edwards Jessica Capron Chris Ditterline Bobby Tanner OS T CH OOL PIRIT Mr... and Ms. VHS Kelly Fitzgerald Jenna Edwards Bryan West Kyle Loyd Top 12 Reasons why Mrs. EIORS: Have You Been Paying Attention? Clayton is a bad teacher how much did you EALLY learn at VHS By Lucas Wright According to Tori Thomas ? 1. What is the name of Mr. Jones’s band? 1. She THINKS she is funny 2. She likes to make students late to their next class 2. Which teacher’s dad is the Eagles basketball all-time leading scorer? 3. She won’t let Talon members be spotlights 3. Which teacher is from the Garden State? 4. She edits a page 10 different times and finds mistakes every 4. What is Mrs. Clayton’s favorite subject to talk about? time 5. She likes taking away people’s toys 5. What does Mr. Rude do while drawing boats on the chalkboard? 6. She ALWAYS complains about people liking Mrs. Palmer 6. Which teacher used to drag race? better 7. Which teacher was in a Cajun band before he began 7. She doesn’t ever take attendance teaching? 8. She likes to change an easy assignment into a hard one 8. Who was the Cobden Peach Queen in 1999? 9. She always likes her ideas best 9. Which teacher secretly loves to sew? 10. She holds her students hostage until their Talon pages are 10. Which teacher was a VHS Queen candidate? complete 11. She hates grading papers How much did you learn? Grade Scale: 12. She has to spend most of her time keeping Mr. Stafford in 9-10 = A Full Fledged Eagle line 7-8 = B Soaring at Great Heights 5-6 = C Flightless Bird Editors Note: This article was originally submitted as “1,000 3-4 = D Cracked Egg Reasons Why Mrs. Clayton is a Bad Teacher” but due to

0-2 = F Unhacthed Eaglet Answers

spacing issues it had to be cut to just 12 reasons. Palmer

whistles, 6. Mrs. Reichert, 7. Mr. Gifin, 8. Mrs. Guest, 9. Mr. Palmer, 10. Mrs. Mrs. 10. Palmer, Mr. 9. Guest, Mrs. 8. Gifin, Mr. 7. Reichert, Mrs. 6. whistles, 1. Nowhere Bridge, 2. Mr. Lawrence, 3. Mr. Sandfort, 4. Her daughters, 5. He He 5. daughters, Her 4. Sandfort, Mr. 3. Lawrence, Mr. 2. Bridge, Nowhere 1. Page 29 The Talon May 2012 Page layout by Jacob McGill Graduation Gifts FantasyArticle by Jacob McGill What’s your dream graduation gift?

Peyton Smith - I would like a trip Kari Robertson - I would like for Dylan Latham - I want one Kyle Loyd - A Corvette ZR1, to Italy, because I have never been my car to be paid off so I don’t more blast with my friends and because it is my dream car and not out of the country before and I have to make my monthly payments every video game made since the a lot of people have one, so I would would really like to see more of it. anymore. beginning of time. stand out.

Elias Brown - To have one last Kelly Fitzgerald - My dream Jessica McMahon - My dream gift Clayton Wright - It would have party with all of the people from present is to go on the Globetrotters would be a house in Beverly Hills to be to go on every talk show like school that I actually like before trip to Greece, Italy, and Turkey, fully paid for with a butler to clean Maury, Dr. Phil, Ellen, Oprah, Dr. I part ways with them, and then because I love to travel and and to cook anything my friends OZ, and Jay Leno. I would make a follow-up party for just the experience different cultures. I also and I would like. each show funnier and would make Seniors,because I’m a party animal. would love to get all my best friends their ratings skyrocket. on another continent.

Kassey McDonald - A fully paid Jacob McGill - I would want a Marissa Ross - I would have all of Jessica Capron - I would like a trip vacation with my friends to the guitar studio in my room so I could my college paid for, so I could start to France, then have college paid Islands of Bora Bora, with at least play any guitar at any time. my life after college and not have to for me in Italy so I can get out of $200,000 to spend there. worry about debt. the USA. hits VHS SenioritisArticle by Isaac Rogers Everyone knows that there are times in class when there is NO chance you’re going to pay attention. Your mind drifts off and you start to think about what is really important to you. These Seniors and Mr. Hill were caught in the act! What were they thinking? Take a look for yourself. Prep Period... The U.S 17 Minutes away Government only Dear Heather, Yum! I totally love spends about I wish I could speed up the my new lip gloss! $3 trillion over clock. This whole 40 minutes What is Mr. Hill budget each year. Yellow without you is terrible. staring at? bridesmaid Gosh he annoys me. dresses? No blue! Or maybe brown!! No; CAMO! Yes... thats it!!!

Hey you. I am so excited to see you after school! Talk to you later Will :) Page 30Senior The Talon Wills May 2012 I, Eddie Botello, being of sound mind and Jeremy - I will you the ability to be Trenton Lowery and Lucus Wright, the Besides yelling at the football boys I don’t and body, bequeath the following: My as good at Call of Duty as I am, especially ability to shake someone’s hand every day. think you have a mean bone in your body. intelligence to all of my family members, David. I know that the game has lost its To Randy Reeder, the ability to be able to I will miss your classes for sure! Finally especially Maria. My friendliness to relevance, but I really hope that the next watch scary movies and not be afraid of I would like to think Mrs. Burnett, aka everyone at this school, can’t we all just time you pick it up you may have the the dark. To AliceAnn Kotter, the ability Chubbers, for always being there for me get along? I also will my locker to any of fortune of being as good at it as I am. To to overcome her obsession with Melvin no matter what. You watched out for me the nursing kids that will have it packed the Pep Club - I will you the courage and and be able to avoid parking bumpers and you are the best 2nd mom! :-) To my with papers. I will my sense of style to all intestinal fortitude to stand up to other when driving. To Becky Reeder, the girls Victoria, Marissa, Kelly, and Skylynn. the girls that need to check their closets schools’ fans who may try to get in the Pep ability to snow ski down a slope without You girls made my high school years fun again and actually put some real clothes Club section. To Randy Reeder - I will falling, the ability get her homework done and you were always there for me. To on not just scraps of cloths, and I will you the ability to spike the ball really hard without copying everything off of Randy, Jacob McGill I would just like to say... my artistic abilities to anyone who wants at someone in volleytennis. I also will you the ability to conquer her fear of snakes, don’t stress the little things and God will to give art a chance. I will the ability to the patience to not get mad at someone the ability to become a farmer, the ability bring you the awesome girl you deserve. be yourself to anyone who is too scared when they say that they do not like “The to bunt without getting throttled by the Do not let anything anyone says bring you to show their true selves, I mean after 4 Big Bang Theory”. To Cady Ross - I will softball, I will you my love and the best down. To Alex Ross, I will you the power years of this place people honestly cannot you the ability to take care of your friends wishes for the future and the ability to to stay an awesome person! You have bring you down. Oh, almost forgot my when they act like idiots, and to not get so keep on keepin on through high school. always made everything we did together a ability to remain single (because high frustrated with people. I also will you the I will all my personal belongings to any party. Haha and I will never forget that late school relationships only lead to drama) ability to go far in life and achieve all of unfortunate student who thinks it would do phone call with the meteorite and the ive to my cousins, Daniela and Andrea. your goals and ambitions. To all Juniors- them any good. Last but not least, I will gallon bucket. To Andrea Botello, I will Finally, make yourself memorable in I will you the ability to have a miraculous my friend to anyone who will accept them you some common sense because Lord good ways but don’t be afraid to let go Senior year. Things may not always go as their friend, my friend, Jesus Christ. knows you need it girl! I will deinitely sometimes!!!!! Peace, Love, and Eddie is the way you imagined your Senior year I, Kyle Loyd, being of sound mine miss your cheesy pick up lines...you made out. OH! I almost forgot to all the peeps would, but it is your job to keep your and body, bequeath the following: I will my day. To Ashton Loyd, I will you the remember these four letters, “YOLO”!!! head up and enjoy all the little things. all the great memories and fun times I power to stay close to Andrea because she Because high school is only four years I, Kelly Fitzgerald, being of sound experienced to my cousin, Ashton Loyd. I deinitely needs someone smart and sweet of memories you will never forget. mind and body, bequeath the following: will Alex Ross and Dallas Bent the ability like you in her life to make it through high I, Elias Brown, being of sound To Keeley Harper, the ability to maintain to carry on the tradition of having so much school. I also would like to will you the mind and body, bequeath the following: being an awesome roommate, to always fun it should be outlawed. I would like to power to be able to give blood this year or Absolutely nothing. I demand that my have chapstick on hand, and to not do thank the two best class sponsors in the at least ind someone else to sit and talk to things are to be buried with my memory of embarrassing things in class when people whole entire world, Mr. and Mrs. Palmer. in the old gym all day. :-) Rachel Sullivan, this place. If any of you gold-diggers want call your name! To Alison Penrod, my Thank you so much for being there and I will you the power to always stay things as nice as mine then go and work for it! sunlower seeds bottle, my passenger seat, caring. You two individuals have forever beautiful and bubbly! Bergundi Johnson, I, Will Cook, being of sound mind and all my athletic ability, use it for good made an impact on my life and have I would like to will you the power to and body, bequeath the following: I will and better than I did! Becky Reeder gets aided in memories I will forever cherish. always stay freaking hilarious, especially my height to Edmund Massie. I would the ability to use the lucky helmet next I would also like to thank Mr. Rude. I at like 2 in the morning! I am really glad also like to will my ability to dunk the year and my bunting abilities so you don’t consider your history and government I got to know you I just wish I would have basketball to Lucas Wright. I will my ever get hit in the throat again. AliceAnn classes to be two of the most helpful got to know you a lot sooner. Finally, to awesome Ultimate Frisbee skills to Kotter, the ability to brighten people’s classes I have taken at VHS. You are the three people that have had the biggest Austin Krelo. Finally, to everyone, I day just by being your nice self and you truly a living legend in the classroom and impact in my high school career; my best will my ability to create a friendship and also get all my smarts to push you even on the football ield. I would just like to friends, Jessica McMahon, Bryan West, my ability to be friends with anyone. farther with your studies! To Melanie say, “Hiddy Hoe Campers!” to Mr. Gifin. and Kyle Loyd. Jessers, you have always I, Chris Ditterline, being of sound Browning, my Ranch sunlower seeds,Giff, you are one cool guy. You’re not only been there for me through everything. You mind and body, bequeath the following: the ability to have a red haired child, my a great teacher, you’re a friend always are a truly amazing friend and I know you To Alex Ross - I will you the ability peacock prom dress, and to always listen willing to listen and give advice. I will the will always stay beautiful inside and out! to help people with their issues and to the song “Chicken Fried”. To Chelsea ability to yell across the ield the upcoming Bryan Wayne...where do I start. You are “uncomfortable” situations and to be a Mook, my outield skills so you don’t end situation to the whole VHS baseball team, the craziest person I have ever known but good friend to everyone who has earned it. up getting hit in the chin with a softball talking is not against the rules guys. I you have always brought the party. You are I also will you the ability to avoid putting and I will you all of my toughness because would like to tell my fellow senior B.A. an awesome person and I know you would yourself in awkward situations *wink. To you are a really strong and smart girl all KREW members, Bryan West and Dylan give the shirt off your back to anyone. I Richard Kindhart - I will you the ability around. Cory Painter has the ability to be Meyer, you guys are my brothers. Always am so happy we became great friends and to be smooth with the ladies. I also will an awesome neighbor and Dallas Bent, know anywhere, anytime, for any reason, I know you will always be there. Kyle you the talent to be more outgoing in the ability to be an awesome cousin and I got your back. We have had a blast Andrew, there is so much I have to say to large groups of people and to never doubt keeping up the good genes throughout together these past four years and I plan you but I will sum it up. Over the past four yourself. I also give you the will to be high school. Maranda Chance gets my on continuing our traditions till we die. To years we have become best friends and I conident even in the toughest of times. ability to lick my wrists when I set andthe girls in our group, Jess and Pearls, you would not trade it for the world. We have To Justin Tanner - I will you the talent keep the weird tradition going! Emily guys are awesome people. I couldn’t think always been able to have these extremely to block lying creatures. I also will youVanAusdoll, the ability to never let anyone of anyone better to chill with! And to my deep tear jerking talks that I will never the ability to avoid the dreaded “friend get you down and to always stand up for girlfriend, Kassey McDonald, you are my ever forget. You have made a huge impact zone”. To Lucas Wright - I will you the yourself. I will next year’s volleyball team best friend. Thanks for putting up with me on my life and you have been there for me ability to not like Duke as much, you keep the patience and understanding to hang in and always being on my side no matter through thick and thin. Stay the amazing disappointing yourself. I also will you there and just have a fun time with it, next the odds. It means more than words can person that I know you are and don’t the ability to stay away from the Pre-K year’s basketball team to go farther than ever describe. To the VHS student body ever change. To the whole student body classroom. And in all seriousness, I will we did this year, and to the softball team, as a whole, always remember you are part I will the power to have an amazing time you the ability to not take jokes too hard the ability to be able to understand Mr. of a tradition and represent something in high school like I had. Live everyday and to realize that your friends only tease Palmer and know that deep down inside bigger than any one individual. VHS is like it is your last because it goes by fast. you because we care. To Jami Shipley - somewhere he really does care about you! what you make it out to be, get involved! I, Jacob McGill, being of sound mind I will you the talent to not look so angry To next year’s nursing class and to all of I, Kassey McDonald, being of sound and body, bequeath the following: Golfers all the time, to avoid winking at the wrong the classes after ours, I will you the ability mind and body, bequeath the following: Lucas, Trenton, Richard, Dom, Garret, people, and most importantly to quit your to push yourselves to be a good student, Starting with my teachers I would like and Danny, good luck next year, and I disgusting habit of eating children. I also but to also have a great time with it and to thank Mrs. Reichert, you have been hope one of you break my record before will you the gift of being happy in the to never take Mrs. Reichert for granted my role model and I hope that I can be you graduate, also to keep your balls out darkest of times and to give kind advice to because she is one amazing person! a great nurse like you. You have helped of the fescue. To Shawn, two new friends people who need it instead of just saying I, Ethan Haney, being of sound me through so much! <3 To Mr. and Mrs. that will take you out to lunch next year, okay and yeah. To Haley Edwards - I will mind and body, bequeath the following: Palmer, the two nicest people I have ever and play loud music that he can sing to you to be the person that everyone can First off, I will upon the school, for the met and our Senior class could not have like a girl. Also to Shawn, the ability to count on to help them when things seem rest of its years, the cafeteria’s frozen and asked for better sponsors. Mr. Gifin!! run and be irst to lunch every day. To all bleak. I thank you for all the times that rewarmed chicken. With that being said, I You made the Globetrotters trip extremely Senior basketballers, the ability to have you helped me when I needed your help or will Shawn Jones the ability to run to his memorable for our group. It was awesome fun no matter what happens during your just someone to talk to. I also will you the vehicle and be irst out to lunch. I will and you are one of the most fun teachers senior year of ball. To Dom, the ability to ability to not get so mad at your mother, Jared Johnson the ability to ind another I have ever been around. Mrs. Guest I have as much fun as I have had with the and to call her mom, not Jennie lol. To midget seat to ride to lunch in. I will my would like to thank you for helping me Palmers. To Keeley, the ability to get all Shawn Jones - I will you the conidence height to Blake Crain who desperately through homecoming week, you were the attention in Mr. Stafford’s class now and swagger to wear a t-shirt at all times. needs every bit of it. I will my basketball amazing and kept me sane. To Mr. Rude, I that I’m gone. To Garret and Lucas, the Even if the weather is quite nipply. I also skills (whats left of it that is) to Richard was deinitely scared of you my Freshman ability to get girlfriends so their jokes will you the ability to rock the heck out Kindhart and Dominick Tedeschi and year until I had you my Sophomore year will not always be about you. To Richard, of that bow tie. To Wheeties, Nick, David, anyone else who will work for it. To and I now realize you are just a big softy. the ability to talk to girls without getting in trouble by their parents. To Lucas Page 31 The Talon May 2012 Jacob McGill (continued) - .Kossac, important in life. For Iris Rutherford or a beast even though she’s a munchkin To Leanora Ajroja, I will you my spot at the ability to spend your time that you’re whatever her name is, the ability to stay to Makayla Stokes and I will Dominick the lunch table. To Morgan Pope, I will supposed to be in class, working in Mr. golden and steal things from public places Tedeschi the ability to keep the family in you my wisdom to not let guys put you Stafford’s ofice. To Meighan, the ability more stealthily than any person in the line, and not bail on them when they need down. I think you’re great just the way to have just as hot of a date to prom you world, and to do a cartwheel. For Knikki you!(Volleyball). To Cady Ross, I will the you are. Don’t let guys, or anyone else, put had this year in the years to come, lol. To Keeling, the ability to put her phone down ability to continue to be the 40 to my 39, you down. To Harley Mcilwain, “Sharon”, Justin Tanner, the ability to ind someone for more than ive minutes and go for an and to carry on the intramural volleyball I will you the strength to keep the “Mean crazy enough to buy golf clubs at Beta adventurous walk outside (;. For Ashley legacy. I also will Carley Childress the Club” going. xD To Pyola Doroscan, Convention and play golf in the hotel. Cooper, the ability to not care what people ability to win the tournament for a 3rd year “Torcuata”, I will you the Jokers in my deck I, Jessica McMahon, being of sound think and keep in focus her future while in a row, and to keep killin it on the court. To of cards that you bought me and to keep all mind and body, bequeath the following: smiling and being the sweetest girl in the Courtney Sanders, OK :P and to Meighan the laughter going and to keep everyone in To Andrea Botello, I will you the power world. For Luke Hogan, the ability to love Smith, I will the ability to stay an amazing line at the lunch table. To Emily Swartz, to always laugh at anything, be nice to trying new things and doing so full force. person and do not let anyone change you, my dear sister, I will you my strength everyone in PE, and take care of tweedle- And inally, for Bergandi Johnson, the because you are amazing the way you are. and open-mindness. I love you, sister. dee and tweedle-dumb! Jamie Shipley and ability to love your family unconditionally I will Assiah Mercer the ability to always I, Bryan West, being of sound mind Assiah Mercer, I will you the power to be no matter the circumstances and to share enjoy my iFunny pictures and to actually and body, bequeath the following: First of beasts on the court and never put up with the same loves for owls and giraffes as me. do her own work in Talon (not your math). all, I would like to thank the school faculty other girls drama! No more luffy bunnies! I, Kari Robertson, being of sound I also will Jami Shipley the ability to and student body for the last four years I Knikki Keeling, I will you my toothbrush mind and body, bequeath the following: actually inish an entertainment article andhave had here at Vienna High School. I and always keep an extra one, you never Dallas Lammers, I will you the ability to to always use her trafic signals while havein made many memories, memories know where you might be when someone be more like me, rather than your brother. the hallway. To Sprite Pierce, I will a ton that will last a life time. To Mr. Palmer, needs one. The Boys (Bryan and Kyle), Stay out of trouble, little bro. Tabitha of Kool-Aid, and the ability to babysit my the man who has helped me realize many thanks for being the best friends that I Rogers, I leave you the ability to make a adorable dinosaur. I will Ashley Cooper things, such as the game of baseball, how could ever ask for and always making joke out of anything. You’re absolutely the conidence to know she’s beautiful and to respect an adult, and to not change me laugh no matter what the situation is. beautiful, stay that way. Breanna Abner, to embrace it. I will Caleigh Anderson the yourself for someone who you are not. I Pearls, what would I do without you! Who I will you the ability to grow just a little ability to someday be able to make a duck believe I need to give credit where credit is would I eat Subway with whenever we and to remain a sweetheart to everyone. noise half as good as mine. To Brandon due, you are more than a teacher, you are a have to waste time in town! Love ya, girl! Edmund Massie, I will you the ability Kreutzer, I will the ability to eat bacon at 3 role model and a person who I can trust my Bergandi Johnson, I will you the power to to stay the most gorgeous guy at Vienna a.m every night. To Cody Pender, I will the life with. Also, to Mrs. Palmer, I thank you help Mitchell take care of his hamster and High School. Assiah Mercer, I will you the ability to love high school and the ability as well for the time you have given me and also keep a smile on your face and surprise ability to have the best nickname known to keep up with the music industry. I will my classmates as well. We are all one big people with your ability to make them to mankind. Kaley Turpen, I will you Abby Rogers the ability to abuse someone family, but will always be remembered for laugh at 3 in the morning and become the ability to be a beast at math. Keeley else in the hallway but stay out of trouble! the great, stressful, and hard times we have very good friends in just 11 days. Kassey Harper, I will you the ability to draw in Mr. I will Michael Cardinal my charm and had. The best of luck to you both and your McDonald, my bestest frann, Cleever! I Stafford’s ofice. Michael Cardinal, I will ability to not get a detention every single daughter. To my following friends, Kyle thank you so much for being there for me you the ability to stay an angel, because you day. I will Ellie Bakel the ability to master Loyd, Alex Ross, Dylan Meyer, Kassey and always putting a smile on my face always will be in my eyes. Kasyn Moore, her baking skills so that one day we can McDonald, Victoria Pearl, and Jessica when I needed one. I couldn’t ask for a Isaac Rogers, and Tyler Harner; I love you co-own the best bakery ever! To Justin McMahon, you guys have helped me with better best frann!! Alex Ross, I will you all. You are by far my best friends and Tanner, I will the ability to fall straight on anything I have needed and I cannot thank the power to never stop talking to someone there is nothing that I wouldn’t do for you. your face while showing off on a curb and you enough for everything you have done because you never know who could be a If it weren’t for you, high school would to be the male lead in group talent. I will for me. I personally will my athletic ability friend. Mr. and Mrs. Palmer, thank you so have been such a drag! No matter where Taylor Lappin the ability to have a fantastic to my little brother, Bradley. Though it will much for making my 4 years and lip syncs life takes us, I want you guys to know Glee concert with the audience consisting be two years before you are here, I will memorable. I will miss you guys very that I will always be there for you. Mrs. of more than 2 people. I will James Ellis you the NUMBER 6 for baseball. Keep much. Mr. Rude, thank you for making us Palmer, you have been such an inspiration my handwriting skills. To Alice Ann working hard, keep the family tradition laugh and sharing all of your crazy stories, throughout my four years at VHS. You’ve Kotter, I will the biggest smile ever! I will going, wear it loud and proud, take charge, you have changed my life and I am so glad made such an impact on my life and who Maria Botello my awesome song writing and play every game like it is your last that I have been in your classes for the past would have thought that it would all start abilities and all the math skills she’s ever because trust me buddy, it goes by fast, too 2 years. To my Mom, thank you for putting in Freshman year Physical Science. Mrs. going to need. I will the ability to make an fast. To a very good friend of mine, you up with me throughout my high school Guest, it’s because of you that I love audience cry while dying on stage and the know I am here for you and would take years. Don’t be sad that I am leaving, but English. I can’t thank you enough for CHERRY poison to Knikki Keeling(VC). a bullet for you. You mean the world to be happy that I made it because you know always being there to proofread my papers I will Rachel Sullivan the ability to sing me and I would do anything for you. Keep I will be stopping by the ofice to see you! or answer my questions. You’re a great “Survivor” every single day all day. your head up and stay true to yourself. And I, Joe Myers, being of sound mind and person and I appreciate everything you’ve To Desiree Walter I will my dancing last but not least, to every student here at body, bequeath the following: To Trenton done for me. Mr. Harner, Pappy, you’re skills, and the ability to make anyone die Vienna, I want you to know something. No Lowery, the title of “Sweet Trenton” use something else. You’re probably the best laughing by just a passing in the hallway. matter what life throws at you, whether it be it wisely. To James Ellis, the fortitude principal ever, and it does help that you’re To Will Dahmer, I will the ability to be school problems, family problems, or even to NOT linch every time someonelike my second dad. You can be kinda the best “freeze out” player ever. I will relationship struggles, ind someone who else linches or moves too quickly byrude sometimes, but I know deep down the ability to always ace an Algebra test you can talk to and remember, there are you. To Meighan Smith and Courtney you mean well and don’t you think for a no matter what to Kaley Turpen. Finally, I people who you would never think about Sanders, the power to make people giggle second that after graduation you’re gonna will my super star lungs and “friendliness” that care for you and would do anything uncontrollably when you say very mean get rid of me cause once Tyler moves out to Ashton Loyd.I, Marissa Ross, being for you. Be yourself, get involved, make things to them. To any new Freshman who I have dibs on his room. To all of VHS, of sound mind and body, bequeath the a name for yourself, and enjoy what little stands up to Mr. Palmer, he will make you I hope that your high school experience following: I will Cady Ross my ability time you have here in high school. It has regret even telling him your name. And to will be half as good as mine was. There to run really fast and to continue to be a been an honor to have gone to such a anyone who wants to mock Coach Rude or is no doubt that VHS is one of the best mazing at softball. To Emily Vanosdoll, I school, and I thank you for the memories. Mrs. Bradley because of the ease of their places to go to school, simply because will my pitching skills. To Katie Heaton, Stay true to yourself, students, and I wish classes, don’t for they WILL deal swift of the people in it. No school could be the ability to rock out and absolutely love the best of luck in the future towards all. and unmerciful justice to your arrogance. more like a family than we are and there camoulage. To Chelsea Mook, my ability I, Austin Woolverton, being of sound I, Heather Nance, being of sound is no way that I would trade a second to dance on the bus after softball games. mind and body, bequeath the following: mind and body, bequeath the following: of my time here. Good luck, everyone! To Allie Penrod, the ability to Wobble. To Dallas Lammers, I leave the ability to The determination and dedication I ever I, Isaac Rogers, being of sound mind AliceAnn Kotter, I will you the ability to have hard hits in football and the common had for the dance team this year for next and body, bequeath the following: First, I be a very successful person in everything sense to not make stupid mistakes. To year’s dance team. For my little sister, want to will all my love and high school you do and the right to pass on our high Gage Cooper, I leave the ability to have Racheal Sullivan, the ability to never experience to my baby sister, Tabitha ive in softball. To Melanie Browning, Freshmen pay for your lunch, and be happy get embarrassed, have hyper Monday Rogers. I also will her the ability to always I will all my height. Courtney Sanders, I to do so. To Andrew Trambley, I leave my mornings, and the love for iced coffee have a good time no matter where she will you my muscles. To Alex Ross, the strength. I leave my jersey number, 72, to (she has everything else needed to be is and the knowledge to realize that she right to carry on the Ross name and my an incoming Freshman who will not let successful). For Chelsea Mook, the ability is an amazing person and she shouldn’t truck color. To Dallas Bent, the ability to the number be known as a bad football to stay strong in any situation of her life change for anyone. To Breanna Abner, I be an awesome cousin. To Becky Reeder, player number. I leave Edmund Massie no matter how fast she’s forced to grow also will my love and the judgmental bad all my athletic ability and good looks. my height. Last, I leave the Freshman up. For Brea Abner, the ability to be her attitude we share. I will the ability to stay I, Chelsea Studer, being of sound who still sounds and looks 12, my size. crazy self anytime, anywhere and to sexy, to make anything and everything mind and body, bequeath the following: I make friends in every class to talk to. For inappropriate and the ability to “set ire willto to all the Freshman to have the best time Jeremy Leggitt and Trevon Critendon, the the government” to Keeley Harper. I will of their lives in high school because you ability to maintain their ghetto swag every Montana Craig(Mother Bird), the ability to only get one chance so make the most of it. moment of the day and to refrain from land shark on command wherever she may I, Justine Swartz, being of sound saying “She’s hot” every ive seconds. Forbe, and the ability to continue to brighten mind and body, bequeath the following: Maria Botello, the ability to always make my day just by a smile. I will Samantha To Katelyn Bailey, I will you the coolest a non-luent Spanish speaking American McKibben(Auntie Sam), my knee, so that circle table in the Media Center. To Tori to laugh while showing off her Spanish the family won’t have any more separation Page, I will you my imagination to keep skills. For Desiree Walter, the ability problems, and all the laughter she will the creativity lowing. I also will you some to never lose sight of what is REALLY ever need. I will the ability to still hit like of my shortness for some of your tallness. Page 32 The Talon May 2012

Blizzards Novelties

soft serve

studeNt special cheeseBurger, fries, aNd royal treats a driNk suNdaes $3.25! “DQ Something Diferent”

Come in and see your friends at DQ!