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Volume 19, Issue 3 www.viennahighschool.com/newspaper THE TALON Vienna, IL Vienna High School January 2013 VHS Homecoming King and Queen elected By Lucas Wright VHS held its annual anticipation, Andrew Rockwell Homecoming Coronation on was crowned Homecoming King. December 7th with Andrew Andrew was elated to learn he had Rockwell and Maria Botello being won, saying, “It feels like such an elected Homecoming King and honor. It’s good to know that people Queen. think well of me.” The night opened with the JV Then, the moment everyone had basketball game, where the Eagles been waiting for, the crowning of suffered a narrow defeat at the the Homecoming Queen had come. hands of Hamilton County. Miss Maria Botello was crowned The Varsity game also preceded VHS Homecoming Queen. She was the coronation. The Eagles dug very happy to be crowned, saying, themselves an early hole, being “I was super excited and surprised. down by more than 20 going into It is an absolute honor to know you halftime. The team managed to are liked throughout the school.” climb back and cut the lead to The night continued with the eight, but they could get no closer, entire Homecoming Court sharing losing by a inal score of 86 to 70. a dance with their escorts. After the The Homecoming Coronation dance, all of the attendants, escorts, followed the Varsity game, and was and candidates met with friends and hosted by Master of Ceremonies family, taking pictures and sharing Dominick Tedeschi and Mistress memories that would last a lifetime. of Ceremonies Keeley Harper. The Homecoming Coronation The ceremony started off with was the perfect ending to the the introduction of Retiring King Homecoming Week festivities. The and Queen Brian West and Jenna week included dress-up days, Edwards. competitive noon activities, and the The coronation continued with always popular class lip syncs. the Freshmen, Sophomore, and Mr. Gifin, who is one of the Junior attendants, followed by coordinators of Homecoming the Homecoming candidates. The week, was very pleased with the candidates were all welcomed with school’s participation this year. He nice rounds of applause from their said, “The pride our school displays friends and family. is unbelievable, and it made for a The main of the great, fun-illed week. Even though King Andrew Rockwell and Queen Maria Botello were elected by the student body night was the crowning of the VHS there were some minor snags, it all as the 2012-2013 Homecoming King and Queen. Homecoming was held at VHS on Friday, December 7. Homecoming King and Queen. went fantastic!” After a night of nervousness and

2012-2013 Homecoming Court pictured from left to right- Freshmen attendants Quin Colson and Natalie Keeling, Sophomore attendants Quinnton Bent and Courtney Sanders, Junior attendants Christian Dahncke and Haley Edwards, Senior Queen candidate Carley Childress, Retiring King Brian West, Retiring Queen Jenna Edwards, Senior King candidate Anthony Bible, Homecoming King Andrew Rockwell, Homecoming Queen Maria Botello, Senior Queen candidate Knikki Keeling, Senior King candidate Tyler Wright, Senior Queen candidate Iris Rutherford, Senior King candidate Shawn Jones, Junior attendants Maranda Chance and Justin Tanner, Sophomore attendants Rebecca Reeder and Austin Krelo, Freshmen attendants Audra Bullock and Jarrod Wiggs. Page 2 The Talon January 2013 Homecoming week By Justin Tanner

V H S Noah Bain and Shane Cowsert dressed up as the kid and grandpa from the movie “Up”.

Eagle Pride

Senior class cheering at the noon time activities.

Jeremy Legget dressed up as Robin Hood on Disney Day.

Mr. Stafford, Mrs. Clayton, Mrs. Holhubner, Mrs Bradley, Mr. Gifin, Mr. Palmer, Mrs. Hunsaker, Mr. West, Mr. Kerely, Mrs. Palmer, and Mrs. Will-Henn in all of their Disney costumes on Disney Day.

Maria Botello having some fun on orange and blue day. vieNNa eagles Page 3 The Talon January 2013 Dress Up Days

V Luis Botella dressed as Aladdin for Disney day.

H Justin Tanner shows his true colors on Class Distinction day.

S Iris Rutherford showing her Senior swag on Class Distinction day.

Senior class showing that they truly are number one.

Megan McCuan Paige McKibben, Brandon Kreutzer, and Mikalah Greer dressed in their class colors.

The Sophomore class getting excited about Homecoming Week.

Lucas Wright expressing his school spirit. Page 4 The Talon January 2013 Homecoming By Lucas Wright and Keeley Harper Country

Ready For Some

Parker Agin and the freshman class inished their lip syncs with “Are You Football.”

Freshman Nathaniel Ross lip syncing to “Big Green Tractor.” PoP

Christian Dahncke and Will Dahmer lip syncing their hearts out to “Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing.”

Senior Andrew Rockwell shows his feminine Rock n’ Roll side in “California Girls.”

Megan McCuan and her sophomore class rapping Weird Al Yankovic’s “White and Nerdy.”

Junior Justin Tanner was rocking out as Elvis Hip Hop/Rap Presley in “Burning .” Page 5 The Talon January 2013 Lipsyncs By Lucas Wright and Keeley Harper

Seniors Alex Ross, Andrew Rockwell, Shawn Jones, and Dominick Tedeschi “bringing the boys to the yard.” Juniors Trevon Crittendon, Damion Wheaton, Trenton Lowery, Lucas Wright, Brea Abner, Courtney Cavitt, and Desiree Walter performing “We Will Rock You.” Seniors Freshmen

Senior Tyler Wright serenades fellow Senior James Ellis.

Freshman Amanda Ferguson portraying the whiney Taylor Swift. Sophomore David Santalano having some “Hammer Time.”

Juniors

Sophomores Alyssa Brumley, Paige McKibben, David Santalano, and Chelsea Mook droppin’ it like it’s hot.

Juniors Trenton Lowery, Desiree Walter, Brea Abner, Markayla Johnson, Justin Sophomores Tanner, Cassidy Stout, and Ashton Loyd rockin’ and rollin’ all night. Page 6 The Talon January 2013 VHS presents Illinois State Scholars By Damon Leco This year’s VHS Illinois State to be honored with this award. It Scholars include seniors Keeley is really pleasing to see students Harper, Knichole Keeling, Richard get recognized for their academic Kindhart, AliceAnn Kotter, Damon .” Leco, Debora Smith, and Dominick The executive director of Tedeschi. These students were the Illinois Student Assistant recognized by the Illinois Student Commission, Eric Zarnikow, is Assistant Commission for their very pleased to honor this year’s great academic achievement. Illinois State Scholars. He stated, In order to be a State Scholar, “Not only do the students represent students must rank in the top ten the best in educational excellence in percent of high school seniors Illinois, they also are the key to the from 749 different highs schools State’s future economic wellbeing. across the state. Selection is based The Commission applauds their on both class rank and ACT scores. success and salutes their families, Upon earning the title of State and the teachers at Vienna High Scholar, each Student was sent a School on this achievement.” letter congratulating them on their These Illinois State Scholars achievement. have obtained a grand achievement Senior Keeley Harper and have displayed determination commented on her feelings for and academic dedication, VHS Announces Illinois State Scholars and are pictured above. From top row, Richard the State Scholar achievement. something VHS proudly applauds. Kindhart, Dominick Tedeschi, Knichole Keeling, Debora Smith. Bottom row Keeley Harper, AliceAnn Kotter and Damon Leco. She stated, “I am pretty excited Dedicated FFA student places in area competition By Keeley Harper VHS Junior McKenzie Mattox McKenzie was very excited for a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, competed in the Section 25 about the competition results. She a Microsoft Word document, Computer Career Development said, “I was shocked to ind out and a Microsoft Powerpoint Event at Southeastern Illinois that I received 8th place, because presentation. Lastly, students were College in Harrisburg on I competed last year and didn’t asked to show their skills within December 3rd. She received 8th receive a place.” the Microsoft Access database. place overall. The Career Development FFA sponsor Mr. West McKenzie went into the Event involves the business stated, “I am very excited about competition hoping to receive applications that are expected McKenzie’s 8th place award. Her at least 10th place because the within the agriculture industry. experience will hopefully lead to judges only recognize the top The FFA students were asked her successfully competing next 10 individual competitors in the to complete a written test about year and becoming eligible for a Computer Career Development terms and procedures and make scholarship.” McKenzie Mattox received 8th place at the Section 25 Career Development Event event. corrections in grammar and format Competition. VHS brings in some spice to the lunch line By Shawn Jones VHS, in order to catch up in future years will promote good said, “It’s a healthy addition. It’s kids, this is their only opportunity with the times and offer healthier eating habits for those who use another option for everyone, and to eat fresh fruits and vegetables, choices, has installed a brand new it. It also gives students another offers a fantastic variety.” The nutritional value of fresh fruit salad bar. choice at lunch. Junior Noah Bain was very and vegetables is far greater than The biggest question on The salad bar offers many enthusiastic as well with the new canned or processed food.” everyone’s lips has been, “Is this different things including lettuce, lunch option, commenting, “The Salad can diversify your eating really a successful endeavor?” The tomatoes, cheese, sunlower seeds, salad bar is a tornado of lavor thatportfolio, so if your New Year’s simple answer is yes. This has been ranch, ham, chicken, croutons, and violently assaults the senses with a resolution was to eat right and get a huge success because more kids fruit. This salad bar is fully loaded plethora of invigorating taste!” it, grab a plateful of the good ole have been staying at VHS for lunch. and packed with lavor and joy. VHS nurse, Mrs. Reichert, green stuff. It’s an easy way to The addition of the salad bar VHS cook, Betty Saltzman, is is also pleased with the salad bar stay healthy and have a great lunch is a healthier, better choice, and very happy with the salad bar. She alternative. She said, “For many at the same time!

Cory Painter, Kagen Hancock, and Stetson Fox enjoying a lavorful explosion with the Kagen Hancock, valiantly killing his hunger with a healthy choice from the new new salad bar. salad bar. Page 7 The Talon January 2013 VHS students venture to Puerto Rico VHS students excel in Special Olympics By Damon Leco and Tania Erwin By Emily Swartz and Alison Conroy VHS will be hosting a student many other fun activities. Four VHS students won awards many different ages, trip to Puerto Rico during Spring Mrs. Bradley got this trip on December 7 at the Special The Talon had the opportunity Break 2013. The trip will cover the approved through the corporation Olympics competition at the SIU to speak with Lena about her exotic locations of San Juan, Ponce, known as Smithsonian Student Rec Center in Carbondale. experience at the Special Olympics. La Parguera, and Camuy. Travel, which will also be providing Seniors Lena Reeder and Gary She stated, “I really like meeting Some of the tour spots that dinner for the students for each day Henson and Juniors Kaydee Parini and interacting with new people. the students will be visiting are of the trip. and Kala Shaneyfelt took 1st place It’s a challenging experience, but El Yunque, Old San Juan, Puerto So far nine VHS students have in the basketball competition. I have fun.” Rico’s Capital, and the only tropical signed up, including Ryan Bradley, Also, Lena, Gary, Kaydee, and rainforest in the US, as well as Andrew Trambley, Andrew Kala participated in the basketball many other fun destinations. Rockwell, Jeremy Leggett, Bryce individual skills competition. Lena, VHS teacher, Mrs. Bradley, Shoemaker, Emmalee Anderson, Gary, and Kaydee received gold will be supervising the seven-day Keeley Harper, Daniela Botello, medals and Kala received a silver trip, which will start on April 1st. and Maria Botello. medal in this event. During the trip, there will There are still open slots for These four students have be time allotted for students to the trip, so if you are in need of participated in Special Olympics go snorkeling, visit the beach, adventure, see Mrs. Bradley for events each year. They said that go hiking, and participate in more information. they all really enjoy participating in something that is so much fun. Senior Lena Reeder, Junior Kaydee Many competitions were held Parini, Senior Gary Henson, and Junior Kala Shaneyfelt won medals at the during the event for individuals of Special Olympics held at SIUC. Congratulations to

all Special

Olympics Competitors!

VHS students’ and teachers’ spring break trip destination, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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BetaBy Alison Conroy and Club Tiffany Meyers holds annual Christmas lock-in Every year, the Beta Club The students stayed up from Among these various activities VHS sophomore, Daniela holds a lock-in at VHS to celebrate seven o’clock in the evening was a “White Elephant” gift Botello. commented, “In the end, Christmas. The lock-in was held until six o’clock in the morning, exchange, in which participants the students had a wonderful time at at VHS on December 21st, which participating in various school- collected unwanted or unused items the lock-in. “I hope we keep doing was the irst day of break. approved games and activities. to be given as gifts to one another. fun stuff like this in Beta Club.”

Junior Nick Myers showing off his prize Senior Keeley Harper and Sophomores Megan McCuan, Meighan Smith, and Courtney Junior Bryce Shoemaker having a blast at at the Beta lock-in. Sanders show their goofy side during the lock-in. the Beta lock-in. Page 9 The Talon January 2013 YFC spreads some holiday cheer VHS teacher prepares By Shawn Jones On December 17th, several All the students involved were future V-G Eagles YFC members participated in a delighted to help spread some cheer By Zachary Kolb community outreach program for this holiday season. Mr. Lawrence the residents of Autumn Ridge. said, “We deinitely plan on doing preparing them for their future in Twas the season, and all through this again. We also plan to visit high school football. Mr. Pulliam the house you could hear caroling. Autumn Ridge multiple times says there are many beneits to With the help of VHS teachers during the year, and not just near starting young. He stated, “When Brian Jones and Andrew Lawrence, Christmas.” kids start early, it instills basic YFC showed that they cared about With YFC becoming more fundamentals and a joy for the their elders. The caroling session active it begs the question: What is game.” included three songs and guitar by YFC’s next event? Mr. Lawrence Since he began teaching at Brian Jones. After, the members stated, “We plan, in February or VHS, Mr. Pulliam has become then proceeded to hand out various March, to have a concert at the high a part of the high school’s own gifts to the residents. school that all the local Christian football program, and he looks The students then told bands could come and play. It could forward to seeing the young kids inspirational experiences that also be open to the public, not just Mr. Pulliam takes a stand to make future he coaches eventually playing touched the hearts of many residents YFC members.” V-G players better than ever before. high school football. in the audience, and reminded them You can expect big and new After a irst time ever playoff Mr. Pulliam says, “I see a lot of just what Christmas is all about. things from YFC in the near future. appearance, what happens now? potential in the kids I coach. The The future of the V-G Eagles game means more to them when football program is in the hands of they begin playing in Kindergarten the Johnson County Youth League. and then play throughout high One of our very own teachers, school. I like coaching the younger Bart Pulliam, is one of the coaches kids and I also enjoy getting to dedicated to teaching the young know them and their families.” kids of Johnson county about the thrills of playing football. Mr. Bart Pulliam coaches Johnson County football for kids in kindergarten up to sixth grade. He spends his spare time teaching young kids about the YFC Sings their hearts out for the residents of Autumn Ridge, wishing them all a Merry basic fundamentals of football and Christmas.

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Heather Court, You are the most beautiful girl I Sprite Pierce, know! I LOVE YOU!<3 You are I might stop to look upon your face literally my best friend. You’re the Disappear in that sweet, sweet gaze tuxedo and I’m your bow tie! I love you See the living that surrounds me Heather Elizabeth! Dissipate into a violet place -Allie Penrod Noah Jackson, XOXO Markayla Johnson, Can I borrow a kiss? I promise I’ll give I love you with all my heart. I it back. ;) I love you babe! You mean have only felt like this with one the world to me! other person in my life: Cassidy P.S you’re a dork Stout. My love, for you will live -Chelsea forever. Happy Valentine’s Day! XOXO

My Baby Lion, Sabrina Hinkle, I’m really glad I got to spend most Charmanders are red, Squirtles are of my high school years dating blue. If you were a Pokemon, I’d choose you. I love you more and more Mrs. Clayton, you. Your smile is stronger than a hyper beam, like Jesse and James, we everyday. I less than three you, so You are the most awesome make the perfect team rocket. I’ll stay much. You’re really cute, too. I can’t teacher in the history of by your side like Pikachu and Ash, wait to spend forever with you and VHS! I love you! P.S. and I’ll love you more than a level create more amazing memories You’re hilarious too! 80 Rapidash. You’re more legendary between us. XOXO. than a Zapdos, Entci or Mew, but -XOXO out of all 450, I chose you. Happy -Your Baby Chipmunk!<3 Valentines Day! -Chase Gibson

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Seth Holloman, Tania, Seth, you are sweet, funny and It’s been four years since you and I have been best friends. We have super nice. Thank you for always been through everything together. being there for me when I am sad While everybody is separating or mad at someone. You always after graduation, we will be find a way to make me smile or beginning a new chapter in our lives together. I couldn’t ask for a laugh even when my hair turns better best friend. blorange. -Cooper -Casey Rehberg Alyssa Ferguson, Ashley Nicole, You are the light of my life, you are You are the bestest friend anyone smart, funny and lovely. You drive could ask for. Whenever I need me crazy. I will always treasure our someone, you’re always there. We time together. I can’t wait for more have gone from hating each other times, even when Cassidy tags to practically living together. along! ;) I love you! XOXO -Tania

Mr. Hill, Megan Walker, We miss being in your class I love you SO MUCH! I’m so and sitting in the front! We glad we’re together! I hope to spend a long time with the hope you have a fantastic best girlfriend in the world! Valentine’s day, President of :) <3 the Earth! -Rocky -Alyssa&Mickey Mrs. Bradley, You are a great Mrs. Bradley & Mrs.Clayton, teacher, your imperval You guys are two of the viciousness, and thanks funniest teachers at VHS. All for all the help. your help has benifited me so -Anthony Bible much. I’m going to miss you two so much! -Tania

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When students come rings, with no pencils or After Christmas break back from the break they paper and no book, with as fast as they can. From the school normally sees are just so used to doing homework half done. their car they scream at a rise in the number of nothing, they come back If you observe a the top of their lungs, honey badgers in the with no enthusiasm and honey badger during a and honk for people to school. no drive to keep on class, they will either be get out of the way. If you aren’t sure keeping on. sleeping, talking, eating Once at lunch they what a honey badger is For the average honey paper (my favorite), or have no care in the world then you are about to get badger, they will wake playing on iPod/iPhone/ to get back to school on learned. up late, in no hurry to iPad. time. Someone who is get to school on time. Lunch time for a After lunch the honey honey badger don’t They will also, a lot of honey badger is one of badger is pretty much care about things he or the time, wear the same the best times of the worthless. she does. It applies to clothes to school they did day. This is something If you see a honey everything including to bed the night before. they actually might care badger on the loose, eating, drinking, and When they get to about. You will see these beware, because they the possibility of harm to school, they will show people running through just don’t care! ones self. up to class right before the halls hitting people the bell or right as it

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If you could live your life as a game, what If you could live your life as a game, what If you could live your life as a game, what would it be? would it be? would it be? Sims 3! I suppose that’s the only game I actually Monopoly, so I could meet the little bald man. The game of Life. That way I could still have a like. I don’t know if I would like someone life. controlling me though. What song its your personality best? What song its your personality best? What song its your personality best? Good Time by Alan Jackson because I love to Hall of Fame by The Script because if you work Unbroken by Demi Lovato because I always have a good time. hard for something you can do it. give my all even thought I’ve been hurt a lot. Which artist takes up the most space on your Which artist takes up the most space on your Which artist takes up the most space on your iPod? iPod? iPod? Taylor Swift. I’ve liked her music since she One Direction because they are Regina Spektor, because her music is so calming. and super cute!!! became famous, so I have all of her music. If you could bring back one person from If you could bring back one person from If you could bring back one person from history, who would it be? history, who would it be? history, who would it be? If I had to bring back someone from history it Martin Luther King Jr. because he seems like a I would bring back Henry Clay because he would be the Easter bunny! really nice person. wrote important documents so it was easy to If you could change something about yourself, remember. If you could change something about yourself, what would it be? If you could change something about yourself, My bellybutton. It’s a very awkward bellybutton what would it be? what would it be? and I can’t tell if its an inny or an outty... I guess My eye color because brown eyes are kind of I would change how I procrastinate so much for its a middley. boring. everything. Who is your hero? Who is your hero? Who is your hero? My mom, duh. I literally wouldn’t be here My would have to be my aunts and my without her and I have the cutest little brothers My mom because she makes the best out of any mom. I can’t pick one; they have all helped me ever! bad situation. through many things. Page 21 The Talon January 2013 Page by Lucas Kossack and Austin Goines Spotlights Freshman Sophomore Junior Marcus Craig Caton raplh Shane Cowsert

If you could live your life as a game, what If you could live your life as a game, what If you could live your life as a game, what would it be? would it be? would it be? The Hunger Games, because you can’t always Portal, so I can have a portal gun able to make Skyrim, so I can steal and sell potatoes for trust everyone. an entrance onto any surface to get to any money. destination you can see. What song its your personality best? What song its your personality best? What song its your personality best? I Drive Your Truck by Lee Brice. I Can Swing My Sword by Toby Turner. Any music appeals to me in some way. Which artist takes up the most space on your Which artist takes up the most space on your Which artist takes up the most space on your iPod? iPod? iPod? Brantley Gilbert, because he is great. Skrillex, I love Dubstep. I have a Zune... If you could bring back one person from If you could bring back one person from If you could bring back one person from history, who would it be? history, who would it be? history, who would it be? Martin Luther King Jr. because he could see that George Washington, so he could see what Robert Oppenhiemer. the biggest dream he had did come true. society is today and be scared. If you could change something about yourself, If you could change something about yourself, If you could change something about yourself, what would it be? what would it be? what would it be? The fact I’m not the Dragonborn, because FUS I want a tail. Do I need a reason? My height, because there are a lot of people that Who is your hero? RO DA! would love to be taller than normal. McDonald’s. Even during this time of increased Who is your hero? Who is your hero? obesity, they continue to give me food. Thank Master Chief Petty Oficer John Spartan - 117, Jesus, he saves most people from Satan. you, America. do I need a reason? Edward Jones Financial

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If you could live your life as a If you could live your life as a If you could live your life as a If you could live your life as a game, what would it be? game, what would it be? game, what would it be? game, what would it be? I would have to probably say Monopoly, the bank would give me paintball because it’s my favorite A game? The game! But seriously, Uhh... Mario, because I love money for just going around the sport and I love the adrenaline maybe Minecraft so I can build playing that game. block. rush from it as well as being in the What song its your personality hotels with my bare hands. What song its your personality best? woods. What song its your personality best? Sexy and I know it by LMFAO! What song its your personality Tik Tok by Kesha because it just is. Because I am sexy and oh yes! I best? best? Which artist takes up the most know it. HELLO! Fortune Days by The Glitch Mob Gangnam Style, because I dance Which artist takes up the most because it never slows down until awkwardly around people space on your iPod? space on your iPod? the end, just like my life. everyday. Rascal Flatts! They are amazing Eminem. He is a beast! Plus no Which artist takes up the most singers and their songs have a lot of matter how sad or mad I am all I Which artist takes up the most have to do is play any song by him space on your iPod? meaning to them. The Glitch Mob. I love most of space on your iPod? and I get in a great mood. their songs and I feel like they are The Devil Wears Prada. If you could bring back one If you could bring back one amazing. person from history, who would If you could bring back one person from history, who wouldit be? If you could bring back one it be? person from history, who would Abraham Lincoln. He is the only person from history, who would Abe Lincoln, because I like his hat. guy that I actually listened about in it be? it be? If you could change something History. And he seems like a pretty Irving Berlin. He was an amazing Edgar Alan Poe. His stories are cool dude. pianist and was really great. about yourself, what would it be? If you could change something If you could change something epic. The huge scar that wraps around about yourself, what would it be? about yourself, what would it be? If you could change something my leg. That way I could wear I would have wings. I am jealous My procrastination. It has caused a about yourself, what would it be? of birds that get to ly. They mock lot of stress in my life. shorts without people staring at it. me. Who is your hero? To become less awkward, because Who is your hero? Who is your hero? My grandpa would have to be my I am extremely awkward. My mother, because she has been My mom. She has been through a lot in her life and is a very strong hero. He has taught me so much Who is your hero? here with me through thick and thin and been a major inluence in my woman. And she helps anyone who life. Chuck Norris, for obvious reasons. and she is the best mom ever! needs it, no matter the problem.

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