School Play March 2002 VHS Drama Students Perform “Here Comes the Judge” by Andy Farmer Vienna High School Held It’S An- Nual Play on March 15-16

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The Talon Page 2 Volume 8, Issue 6 School Play March 2002 VHS Drama Students Perform “Here Comes the Judge” By Andy Farmer Vienna High School held it’s an- nual play on March 15-16. The play was performed three times, once for the grade schools, once for the high school and again for a general audi- ence at night. The play was entitled “Here Comes The Judge,” and was the story of a zany judge and his court room. There was lots of action, and quite a few comical parts. The play even got romantic a couple of times with an onstage smooch or two. All seemed to enjoy the play, es- pecially the high school performance where things didn’t go exactly as Wally Weisner played by Dean Betts, taking control of the courtroom scripted. One of the things David Hill brought to the play this year was an Andy Farmer as the judge ruling over understudy program where more his court people could be involved in the play. Most of the understudies were involved in the grade school performance. Jenny Stachowiak, who portrayed Winniferd Smith, commented, “I thought the play was a great success this year considering all we went through to get it together. Many compliments to my fellow cast!” This is David Hill’s second year in charge of the play and he was “very pleased” with the performances. Amanda McCoy as Candy Tilly and the judge www.banterrabank.com BanterraBanterraBanterra BankBankBank

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Recently the Ecology Club went to the Great Smoky Mountains, in which forty-two students attended and participated in many different activities. Ecology Trip a Success Let the fun begin! The Ecology Club The guide told them that due to water con- began their long adventure to Pigeon Forge ditions, thanks to North Carolina, it was too on March 1, 2002. low to raft. The group took the choice to wait Although the trip was long, the group for 15 minutes to see if the water conditions made it through it, and everyone made the improved. After waiting, nothing new had best of the time on the bus. occurred. The rafting company refunded the Some students passed the time with students their money, this ended the rafting funny remarks from the guys in the back trip with some very disappointed students. of the bus ( yes, you know who you are), or On Sunday, everyone got to sleep in, and by watching Happy Gilmore, along with they could basically do anything they wanted, many other movies, to make the trip shorter. as long as they were back by noon. They had Others chose to fall asleep with the road all decided to go drive go carts, to visit Ripely’s drifting under them. Either way, that was Haunted House, and play lazer tag. I think merely the beginning of the fun of the Ecol- that everyone was happy with the outcome of ogy Expedition. what they did, instead of white-water rafting. Forty-two VHS students went on the After doing this for the whole day, the trip. Mrs. Smith, Ecology Club Sponsor, group came back to the hotel early so they said, “I was never really concerned with could get ready for the Southern Nights The- Mrs. Smith at Southern Nights Theatre was randomly the number of students going. I’ve never atre. The adults ordered pizza for supper, so chosen out of the crowd to participate in the really had a major problem with the stu- they could eat before they left. Out of the performance that night. dents who have gone on any of the Ecol- whole trip, going to Southern Nights was the ogy Club trips.” only thing that the Ecology Club did that was well! “The students who went were awesome. When arriving in Pigeon Forge that actually on the agenda. Everyone enjoyed this We received compliments about VHS students night, the Ecology Club had a bit of diffi- event. everywhere we went,” Mrs. Smith said. culty finding the hotel. The description The Southern Nights Theatre had a spe- Two students that went on the trip, Jenna they were given was that it was a blue cial guest, Mrs. Cindy Smith, to help in their Talmage and Chase Wiggs were asked what Hampton Inn. After stopping to ask to performance that night. Mrs. Smith was ran- part of the trip did they enjoyed the most. make sure it was the one in which they were domly chosen from the crowd to help sing with Jenna replied, “I enjoyed relaxing in my room to stay, Mrs. Smith went over the rules and the actor on stage. Her down, fall was she in the companionship of my friends, and watch- gave out keys to the rooms. didn’t know the song, but the whole Ecology ing Paul be so happy at Southern Nights.” Everyone was happy to be able to lie Club got a kick out of watching her make a Chase said, “Lazar tag and go-carts were the down in a bed. After getting situated in fool of herself. Mrs. Smith was a good sport most fun.” the rooms, the lights were out and every- and made the show very exciting. When they Mrs. Smith was impressed that the stu- one was ready for what tomorrow held. returned to the hotel, the group had to get dents were so cooperative with each other, The next morning, the Ecology Club their rooms cleaned and things packed so that were flexible about the schedule, and had a was tired and it was pouring rain outside. they could leave early the next morning. good sense of humor. She said, “I would do it They were to go on a hiking trip, but due to Monday the students loaded everything up again in a heartbeat! (After a couple days of the rain, they changed their plans. Instead and were ready for the long ride home. sleep!)” the group went to a little museum that had According to Mrs. Smith, the trip went to do with the Great Smoky Mountain Na- tional Park and watched a short film on it’s history. The Ecology Club spent the rest of the day on the bus touring the area. The club ate under a pavilion to get shelter from the pouring rain and the freezing temperature outside. After eating, they returned to the motorcoach and continued to enjoy the luxuries of the bus. Finally, it was time for what everyone had waited for since the group left Vienna- white water rafting. The Ecology Club was ready and excited. The group dressed in the rafting gear (helmets and all), grabbed their paddles, and drove down to where they were supposed to begin their adventure. When the Ecology Club got there, the rafting guide told them to hold on, because he wanted to check out how the water was. But when he got back on the bus everyone Tommy Waters, Chase Wiggs and Nathan Rhymer were three of forty-two students that went to the knew something was wrong. Great Smoky Mountains and were to participate in the White Water rafting on Saturday afternoon, but due to uncontrollable conditions, the rafting was canceled. The Talon Page 4 Volume 8, Issue 6 Sports March 2002 Baseball & Softball Spring Preview Softball Baseball By Caryn Hill The Lady Eagles will be kick- hopeful to do even better this The Eagles will be kicking have a chance to be very coming off their season on March 25, spring.” off their season on March 23, petitive with all of our oppo- 2002, against Norris City. Coach Ross Hill said, “We 2002, at Massac County. nents. We have a very experi- The Ladies will be playing a should be a very solid team. It’s The boys will be facing sev- enced group with adequate de- tough schedule. Their first four a great group of girls. They can eral good teams this season. fense and good pitching depth. games will be a test as they battle all play anywhere and they can all They will face Massac County, But our hitting needs to improve. Norris City, Rock Island, hit the ball. There shouldn’t be Harrisburg, and Gallatin County, So far, swings have improved in Carterville, and Johnston City. any holes in our defense or of- all tough teams, right off the bat. practice. Hopefully that will be In the fall the Ladies were 13- fense.” The Eagles were 9-3 last fall the case for game time swings. 4 and Conference Tournament The Lady Eagles will also be and have high expectations for The guys and coaches are anx- Champions. hosting the Sectional Tournament this season. ious for the season to start.” Senior Ashley Trover said, this spring. The Ladies field has Senior Blake Curry said, Good luck Eagles! “We’ve worked really hard this gone through some cosmetic “We’ve worked really hard and winter and we feel that we’ll be changes for the tournament. are hopeful to have a successful very successful this year. We They’ve put in grass along the season and maybe get some of made it all the way to the edges and a warning track in the the teams we lost to in the fall.” Sectionals last year and we’re outfield. Good luck Lady Eagles! Coach Max Hook said, “We 3 Point Champs

By Chase Wiggs Bryan Waters- Sophomore Kisten Martin-Junior After a contest set up by his unbelieveable run in the con- Kisten was selected by Kisten said, “It was my third Coach Green, four players were test. Coach Hill along with Caryn time shooting and I was deter- selected to represent the Eagles in Bryan said, “It was pretty Hill, Amanda McCoy and mined to get past Sectionals. It the regional three point contest. sweet advancing each round. My Chelsea Blankenship to repre- was exciting but very nerve rack- Bryan Waters was selected along brother Cory made it to sectionals sent the Lady Eagles in the re- ing and when I was shooting all with Brandon Bundren, Chase so I was just trying to do better gional three point contest. Kisten I could think about was how Wiggs, and Dustin Vinson. Bryan than him.” advanced all the way to State shocking it was I finally made it was the only shooter to advance Bryan also said that when he where she shot on February 21st to State.” and shot on March 1st in was shooting he was just trying his for the State title where she hit 4 Kisten advanced four times Pickneyville for the Sectional title best to focus and that he really en- out of 15 three pointers to end and did a great job in represent- after advancing four times. He hit joyed shooting and meeting all of her outstanding progress in the ing her team. 4 three pointers out of 15 to end the other shooters. contest. DAY PH: 618-658-3191 POST OFFICE BOX 927 FAX PH: 618-658-5007 VIENNA, ILLINOIS 62995 “A Special Brand of Caring” 709 East Vine Street Vienna, Illinois 62995 Phone: (618) 658-6300 GODDARD’S Fax: (618) 658-6402 AUTO BODY and BODY REPAIRS For Reservations Call 1-800-2-RAMADA COMPLETE AUTO BODY REPAIRS

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JAMES E. GODDARD WRECKER SERVICE OWNER AUTO SALVAGE MULTI MILE TREAD DEALER The Talon Page 5 Volume 8, Issue 6 Sports March 2002 VHS TRACK: 2002 Best of the Best Indoor Invitational At SIU By Jenna Talmage The VHS 2002 track season started out with a bang of the starter’s gun. The Best of the Best 2002 Indoor Invitational at SIU was held on March 8 and 9. The girl’s team, consisting of Melody James, Kara King, Bethany Belcher, and Jenna Talmage competed on March 8th, while the boy’s team, Paul Colson, Elvanus Watts, Zachary Garrett, Eric Baumann, and Zachary Taylor, competed on March 9th. Melody James and Jenna Talmage ran the 55 meter dash, the 400 meter dash, and the 4 x 200 meter relay. Kara King ran the 55 meter dash and the 4 x 200 meter relay. Bethany Belcher ran the 4 x 200 meter relay and jumped in the high jump competition. Zachary Taylor ran the 1600 meter run, the 3200 meter run, the 1600 meter relay, and the 4 x 200 meter relay. Elvanus Watts and Paul Colson ran the 55 meter dash, the 4 x 200 meter relay, the 1600 meter relay, and the 200 meter dash. Eric Baumann ran the 55 meter, the 4 x 200 meter relay, the mile relay, and the 400 meter dash. Zachary Garrett jumped in long jump. The girls 2002 VHS Track Team ready to run on Friday March 8 at the SIU Coach Bob Belcher has high hopes for the team Indoor Best of the Best Invitational. with expectations of state victory. Melody’s 18th placing in the 55 meter was the highest the team placed. However, the track supporters still cheered on knowing the team was up against numerous AA schools such as East St. Louis.

The official giving some last minute details to the participants of the mile relay on March 9 at the SIU Rec Center. Zack Garrett participated in the long jump at the Best of the Best Invitational at SIU.

Coach Bob Belcher taking his seat to watch the drilling days at the hill pay off

Above: Zack awaiting the gun to lead off in the 1600 meter relay.

The boys 2002 VHS Relay Team awaiting their mile relay at the At left: Kara helping SIU Invitational on March 9 Elvanus pin his number on straight before he runs the 4 x 200 relay

At left: At the indoor track in Carbondale, Paul, Elvanus, and Eric are ready to run the 55 meter dash

At right: Bethany assisting Melody with her running number before Melody dashes in the 400 meter The Talon Page 6 Volume 8, Issue 6 Sports March 2002 Lady Eagles take Regional Title Page by Caryn Hill

Lady Eagles celebrate there win over Massac County at Meridian High School on February 8, 2002.

The Lady Eagles continue their celebration with Eagles back at home

Caryn Hill making one of the Lady Kisten Martin making the other game Eagles game winning free throws winning free throw

Vienna’s Kisten Martin faces off with Massac’s Sara Boltman on the opening tip of the Regional Championship game At the beginning of the year County went on a 10-0 run. But The two free throws put the Lady Vienna______53 no one thought that the Lady the Lady Eagles didn’t give up. Eagles up two with the score now Pope Co.______39 Eagles would have the season that They battled back to within two being Vienna 54 - Massac 52. Vienna (53) C. Hill 4 0-0 8, McCoy 4 3-7 12, A. Hill 4 they’ve had. They finished 19-8 points (Vienna 50-Massac 52) Since the technical foul had been 3-3 11, Martin 4 5-7 15, Blankenship 3 0-0 on the year and beat Massac with about a minute and a half left called, all the Lady Eagles had to 7, Stafford 0 0-0 0, Eddleman 0 0-0 0, County to win the Regional. to play. The Lady Eagles had pos- do was inbound the ball and let Miller 0 0-0 0

Coming into the Regional session underneath their basket. the time run out. Pope Co. (39) Championship your Lady Eagles Amanda McCoy hit the jumper The Lady Eagles were Team 16 6-12 39 had been beaten by Massac at with about a minute left to play to succesful despite Massac’s tough home by almost 30 points. Noone tie the game at 52. Massac man-to-man defense as they in- Vienna______54 expected Vienna to beat Massac. County stalled the clock for a last bound the ball to Senior Ashley Massac Co.______52 The Southern Illinoisan had said second shot. Hill. Vienna (54) C. Hill 1 1-5 3, McCoy 8 1-2 18, A. Hill 6 that Vienna didn’t have a chance With two seconds left, Tara The Lady Eagles finished 1-4 13, Martin 6 1-4 18, Blankenship 1 0-0 against Massac County. Obvi- Phillips from Massac County shot their season in the top 64 teams 2, Miller 0 0-0 0 ously, the Lady Eagles were un- and missed. There was a foul in the State and were declared Re- derestimated. called on the play against Massac gional Champs! This was Vienna Massac Co. (52) Team 21 10-21 52 On Friday, February 8, 2002 County. Once the foul was called High School’s 1st Regional at Meridian High School, the lo- the gym was in total chaos. Two Championship since 1995 and 5th cation of the Class A regional Massac County fans were ejected in school history. Tournament, the Lady Eagles from the game including the ra- Senior Ashley Hill said, “We opened the game on a 10-1 run. dio announcer. Massac’s Coach had a game plan to try and win 4 Massac’s coach had to call a quick was also given a technical foul. minutes at a time and we accom- time out. After the time out The Lady Eagles had the chance plished that. It’s just awesome Massac came back and the game to hit four free throws. that we won. It was something was even until the break. Caryn Hill made 1-2 on the that I will cherish for the rest of The Lady Eagles got a slow foul shot. Then Kisten Martin my life.” start after halftime. Massac made 1-2 on the technical shot. The Talon Page 7 Volume 8, Issue 6 March 2002 Spotlights Page by Tamara O’Neal

Becky Eddleman Amy Stringer Aaron Brandstatter Aaron Yates Freshman Sophomore Junior Junior What makes you laugh? What bugs you the most? What bugs you the most? What bugs you the most? Jennifer Reeder, because she can Ignorant, stuck up people. When people ask me obvious People in P.E. who play the game be so stupid! What is your motto? questions like, “Did you get like they are playing for their life!! What was the scariest moment Don’t let the door hit you where a hair cut?” It is one of the most What is your motto? in your life? the good Lord split you. obvious things that people ask Life is too short, so live life to the Last year when Aaris, Ashley O, What is one of your favorite about. fullest! Ashley Goddard, Leslie, Ty, Jenny childhood memories? What is your motto? What is one of your favorite Reeder, Morgan Jeffress, and I The day I was born. Run your life the way you want it childhood memories? went to a haunted house. Morgan What makes you laugh? run, do not let others tell you what Getting to go to Florida for a week wet her pants and Jenny got lost Debbie Jones to do. Make your own style, be with my grandparents, along with in the woods! What was the scariest moment unique, and always try to be bet- going to Disney World. What is the coolest thing you in your life? ter than everyone else, every sec- What makes you laugh? have gotten recently? ond of your life. Being around Chelsi. She is the My dad had a wreck last year and What is one of your favorite craziest, and she just doesn’t care. When I received a new car, which totaled his truck. He almost died. childhood memories? What was the scariest moment is a ‘98 Probe. It was terrifying. Fishing in my grandpa’s pond in your life? Who is your celebrity crush? What is the coolest thing you with my dad. Playing spin the When I got in a car wreck with Freddie Prinze Jr. because he is have gotten recently? bottle in grade school. Riding on my car, and one of my friends was the hottest guy alive. Definitely my driver’s license. my grandpa’s tractor and helping with me. That was the scary part What do you like most about Who is your celebrity crush? him make hay. because I was worried about her VHS? Toby Keith because “I wanna talk What makes you laugh? more than anything. I personally like open campus. about me!” Adam Sandler makes me laugh a What is the coolest thing you Also, that you can pretty much do What do you like most about lot. I also enjoy laughing at the have gotten recently? what you want to. VHS? show Married With Children. A juniper breeze gift set. (Inside The year 2004-that’s when I What was the scariest moment joke.) Chelsi you know what I am graduate! in your life? talking about. When my family and I had a Who is your celebrity crush? wreck with a semi truck. I was 4 Scott Staff, off of Creed, because years old. I thought I was going I was told to put him down. to die. I broke my leg, fractured What do you like most about two ribs, and broke my nose. VHS? What is the coolest thing you Open campus and being able to have gotten recently? goof off with some of the teach- The coolest thing I have gotten ers! is my beautiful girlfriend. She has taught me the meaning of my life. Devin is the most creative person I know. Who is your celebrity crush? Jewel, because she is a very beautiful woman, with a great view on life, and most of all, she is not fake like Britney Spears! What do you like most about VHS? Chris Frampton I like the laid back personality of Jacob Sowers everyone in this school. You can What bugs you the most? When What is your motto? talk to anyone even if you don’t my brother bugs me. Drive it like you stole it . know them well, and they will talk What is your motto? What is one of your favorite right back Always do what you were going childhood memories? to you. to do tomorrow. Going fishing with my dad. Some of What is one of your favorite them need What makes you laugh? Short to learn childhood memories? people. respect Spending time with my Grandma What was the scariest moment though. Perry before she died. in your life? What was the scariest moment Courtney Tanner with a bad in your life? hairdo. Riding the Batman at Six Flags. What is the coolest thing you What was the coolest thing you have gotten recently? have gotten recently? I got an A in Mr. Trover’s class. Getting my first car. Who is your celebrity crush? Who is your celebrity crush? Pamela Anderson Britney Spears, because she is hot. What do you like most about What do you like most about VHS? VHS? It is bigger than grade school and The people and the food. it has hotter girls. The Talon Page 8 Volume 8, Issue 6 March 2002 Senior Spotlights Page by Tamara O’Neal Nina Spurlock Kenneth Kerley Falon Kennedy Nathan Warren

What bugs you the most? What bugs you the most? What bugs you the most? What bugs you the most? When people tell me I can’t do People that talk about stuff that Fake people, they’re so two-faced. When people talk and have no something, because I can! they know nothing about. Even they don’t know who they clue what they are talking about. What is your motto? What is one of your favorite really are. What is your motto? Live life to the fullest. Life is childhood memories? What is your motto? Squishey. short, make it what you want. Spending time with my great Live life to the fullest. NO RE- What is one of your favorite What is one of your favorite uncle before he passed away. GRETS! childhood memories? childhood memories? What makes you laugh? What is one of your favorite The day I met my best friend Matt Well, this one time at Band Mr. Palmer during third block childhood memories? Felcyn. Camp! Just playing. I don’t have with his “not so wonderful” sing- One Halloween, in like, second What was the scariest moment a favorite. I had a lot of fun when ing. grade, Jessica Baity and I dressed in your life? I was still young and full of life! What was the scariest moment up as poor old ladies. It was em- When I was young, like four years What makes you laugh? in your life? barrassing but fun. It was just one old, I was going to the bathroom Just about everything makes me When I wrecked my S-10 in Au- of those things that stick with you. and the seat fell, and well! laugh. gust. It was great. What is the coolest thing you What was the scariest moment What is the coolest thing you What makes you laugh? have gotten recently? in your life? have gotten recently? My friends, they’re all crazy. A CD- Tool Album: Aniema. Riding in a car with Miketa My haircut: everybody loves the What was the scariest moment Who is your celebrity crush? Simmons last spring. scar. in your life? Silent Bob. He knows just what What is the coolest thing you What do you like most about Riding in the truck with Jesse Hill to say. have gotten recently? VHS? while it was snowing really hard. What do you like most about I got a CD player for my car for The fact that I will be gone in two He almost killed me! VHS? my graduation gift. months. What is the coolest thing you First and second hour work re- Who is your celebrity crush? have gotten recently? lease: It’s just nice to sleep in Jackie Chan, because he looks My Chow Chow (dog) named when you don’t have to work. like he can be kinky. Keystone. He is awesome! What do you like most about Who is your celebrity crush? VHS? Ryan Phillippe. If you have seen When Mr.Trover brings me de- Cruel Intentions then you know tention for being a bad girl. why. What do you like most about VHS? Mrs. DeHoet’s great teaching techniques. The Talon Page 9 Volume 8, Issue 6 Entertainment Page by Christina Bailey March 2002

The TALON asked some VHS students to tell about their “most embarrassing mo- ments.” Here are some of them.

Taco Surprise I Gotta Go Get Down With It Step On It I was at my uncle’s birthday I was in the third grade when I was asked one day by Mrs. This one time when I was in dinner. We were all having tacos. it happened. One day at school I Clayton to make up a rap song for Florida I was playing on some I thought I saw a ladybug on my had to go to the bathroom really the incoming freshman class. The golf carts and I hit the gas pedal taco, so I screamed and threw my bad, so I asked permission to use day of Freshman Orientation I was and when I did it wedged me be- taco across the room. The con- the bathroom. The teacher said no, a little nervous, because I had re- tween another golf cart. I got all tents flew everywhere. What because we were going as a class ally never done anything like that cut up around the legs I was em- made it worse was my family was in 15 minutes. So I went back to before. To make a long story short, barrassed because all of my fam- there as well as one of my friends. my seat and I started to panic. I don’t agree to anything with Mrs. ily was standing there laughing went back a few minutes later and Clayton, even if she says every- at me. asked her again, and she finally thing will be all right. In the long Got Mail agreed to let me go. But when I run, when the new freshman come I really liked this guy, and I got to the bathroom it was too late! in, they all will remember me as wanted to be able to talk to him. I had already wet my pants. Snoop Joshie Josh. Usually I am not a shy person, es- When I came back in I told the pecially around guys. Well I teacher about my accident. She started writing him an e-mail tell- made me sit on the heater while Go Home the rest of the class used the bathing him how I felt. When I fin- It was in March and we had a room! Bottoms Out ished I didn’t have the nerve to softball tournament in St. Louis, I’ve to live with the embar- mail it, so I saved it and was go- I was at dance practice one and at this time in the year its a rassment all my life. Boys used to ing to mail it later, but I didn’t sign day after school and we had all little cold outside. It had also been tease me because of that. They out. My six year old niece was stretched and we were ready to raining earlier that day. would say “Don’t go chasing getting on the computer and she dance. We had gone over a couple When I got up to bat, I hit a Waterfalls!” pressed the send button. Well it of dances and so we all decided base hit, and then I stole second would have been okay except she that we were ready to go over our in the process. When I did, I mailed it to everyone in my ad- new dance that we had been prac- tripped in the dirt, and my foot got dress book and the guy I liked got HAHAHA! ticing for awhile. There was one stuck. I rolled into second base, it along with his mother. Now part that everyone wasn’t sure on. but I was safe. everytime I see him I have to look So I went over the eight counts to Then my team mate hit a long away. it. At one point we had to fall on ball, so I was rounding third to the floor, and when I did every- score a run. When I reached one on the dance team got really home plate, it was a little wet, and Got Sprayed? quiet because I had busted the my foot slipped out from under During the Ecology Club whole bottom out of my pants! I me. I fell right on my rear end! trip, we had been teasing one was so embarrassed and I had to Other than the embarrassment, it of our friends about one of Shopping With Mom change into my jeans to finish was okay. I had scored and at the the guys that went on it. We My mother and I went to a practice for the day. same time received a round of ap- teased her all night long used clothing store. At the back plause. about him and then the next of the store was a bathroom that morning too. doubled as a dressing room. All That morning when we of a sudden mother nature went down to eat breakfast, called, so I went to the bath- Embarrassment Rating we were all sitting together Scale room/dressing room and did my Off It Goes eating cereal. One of th e business. When I came out, My most embarrassing mo- girls at the table made a joke there was this awful smell com- ment happened several summers Your embarrassment and I got all choked up on ing from the bathroom/dressing ago when I was at my first boy/ will be over in less than my cereal, and when I did I room I ran to my mom and told girl party at Dixon Springs. I was a week began laughing too. I her we had to leave now. Not having the best time when I de- sprayed everyone at the table another word was said as I left cided to go down the water slide. Glad it didn’t with the milk that was in my to go to the car. When I hit the water the top of happen to me mouth! Mom finally came out and my bathing suit flew up! Now After that happened, that told me some woman going into everyone in the pool had seen me Put a bag over your guy walked down stairs and the dressing room had let out a with no top on! I was so embar- head we all had to get up and loud sigh of disgust...Augh! I rassed. leave.Besides, no one was was so embarrassed, but at the hungry anymore, and every- same time so glad I left when I Move out of town one sitting there saw it hap- did. Poor mom, I hope nobody and change your pen. knew we were together! name

VOTED BY THE TALON MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT : GOTGOT MAILMAIL !! The Talon Page 10 Volume 8, Issue 6 News March 2002 GuineaGuinea PigsPigs oror StudentsStudents By Jenna Talmage What are these VHS students doing? That maybe the question on your mind after glanc- ing over the pictures featured on this page. Is it a new sport or club? No, it’s merely another learning fundamental at Vienna High School. Mrs. Holhubner’s Algebra 1 class was used as guinea pigs to test a mind boggling experiment. The experiment was later performed at the Johnson County Junior Olympiad. The objective was to build a rod which The variables must be precise. Mrs. had to transfer water from one bowl to an- Holhubner’s used her Algebra 1 class as guinea pigs to test a mind boggling other. Sound difficult? experiment. The students could only use newspaper, three paper clips, eight feet of string, one styrofoam cup, and one roll of tape. They were only allowed three dips with the rod. Then the amount of water that made it to the bowl was measured. Shawna is trying to get as much water The class shared a ton of laughs and transferred from one bowl to another as learned a few things while accomplishing this she can. wet experiment.

Kayla is measuring the water in her bowl to see if she has the most.

Becky laughing while she uses her tape and newspaper to transport the water.

Pedro is using one rod to dip the Vince is steering his creation with his two strings. one cup.

Bryan and Kara watching the class to see who will have the most water in the second bowl. VEACHVEACH SHORTSHORT STOPSTOP Intersection of R t.45 & Rt.146 VVVienna, IL

Adam is trying to reach the two bowls with his rod made of newspaper and tape. The Talon Page 11 Volume 8, Issue 6 Vi-Hi Opinion March 2002 In your opinion, are standardized test scores, such as the PSAE, a valid indicator of student achievement and/or teacher

performance? Page by Jenna Talmage

Bryan Throgmorton Sara Richardson Malcolm Obourn Bethany Belcher “No. You can’t tell how smart a “I don’t believe you can measure “I think that because the test is the “No. You cannot judge someone’s student is by one test score. It is a person’s ability through one test, same for students everywhere, the intelligence based upon a single unfair to teachers to base their one time. A person’s overall results give a good comparison of score. A student’s score might be performance on the test scores. grades and performance over a achievement. If most of the stu- lower due to circumstances that It’s just not accurate enough.” period of time are a much better dents do well, the teacher obviously influence the student’s test taking measure of achievement.” did a good job, and vice versa.” ability.”

Maribeth Dippie Jereme Lence Sabrina Browning Cody Taylor “No, I believe that students will “No. A student may be very smart, “I think all the PSAE does is de- “Standardized test are useful only do as well as they want to, but they can’t put it down on pa- cide which school should get more when you can give the students and that a lot of them blow off per. All the testing is a waste of money. It does nothing for the stu- enough incentive to try on them. those tests.” student and teacher time.” dents but take up time. All it is Otherwise the students see them more pressure placed on us.” as a joke.” This-N-ThatThis-N-That We have just what you need for every occasion! SAM’S

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Paul Colson-Sophomore Melody James-Junior Melody James is a member of in shape for the relay team. Paul Colson is a member of the tremendously slower from it. Bob the Vienna Eagle’s track team. As an athlete, Melody said she track team at Vienna High School. Belcher is the track coach and She has been running for about would like to be viewed by oth- He has been running track for five Paul said, “He trains us without two years now. ers as someone who does her best years now. Growing up, Paul said the use of an actual track and gets Melody said, “I believe that and has fun doing it. She would his main role models were any pro- the job done at the same time. He this year’s team will do really also like to be viewed as some- fessional athlete for making it as also pushes us to be as good as well. We all work really well to- one that has good sportsmanship. far in sports as they had. “I re- we can.” gether, as well as individually, As for next year’s team, spect that they have the ability to As an athlete Paul wants to be which are both important quali- Melody said she hopes more make it that far,” commented Paul. viewed as someone who is very ties for track.” people want to come out for track. Paul said the main reason he successful in the sport he plays and Melody said the one thing that After high school she plans on enjoys running is the fun times the is a role model for upcoming team makes the sport so enjoyable for going to college and hopefully team has at practice. “The prac- members. Paul hopes next year’s her is that she loves running and pursue a career in forensic sci- tices bring us together as a team team will be bigger and better than it keeps her in good shape. ence. She also plans on getting and allow us to get to know each this year’s. Melody also said the main married. Right now she enjoys other well,” Paul commented. When he isn’t running, Paul thing that brings the team together hanging out with friends, watch- The main achievement Paul is enjoys hanging out with his and gives them an advantage over ing Danny play hockey, playing proud of this year is being able to friends. After high school he plans other teams is that they are so video games, and reading when run after the knee surgery he went on going to college, hopefully on small so they work harder to stay she’s not running. through last year and not being some type of scholarship.

Jake Smith-Senior Ashley Trover-Senior This year she thinks they will Jake Smith is an outstanding back and win. The main advan- Ashley Trover plays on the be even stronger. “We are moti- player for the Vienna Eagle’s tage that Jake said the ball team Lady Eagles’ softball team. She vated and we are strong in every baseball team. He has been play- has over other teams and what has been playing the sport for al- aspect, with high hopes of advancing the sport since he was four brings them together the most is most 14 years. Growing up, her ing far,” commented Ashley. years old. the experience, leadership, and the main role model was her dad. Ashley says that the one thing that Growing up, Jake’s main role fact that everyone on the team Ashley said, “He was a good ath- brings the team together and model was his father. He said, “I wants to win and have a great sea- lete and knew what he was talk- makes them stronger than other just always looked to him to show son. ing about. He always made me teams is the fact that the girls are me how to do anything.” “Coach Hook has been here work hard to become better.” friends and support each other. Last year the Eagles had a win/ for a long time and has good work Ashley said the thing that Ashley said as an athlete she loss record of 10 and 2. “We were experience, while Coach Hill has makes the sport so enjoyable for would like to be viewed by oth- good last year, but this year our all the words that keep us moti- her is being able to have fun and ers as “a team player and a leader.” team is an older and more experi- vated,” commented Jake. be with her friends at the same When she’s not playing soft- enced group of guys. We have Jake said next year’s team will time. ball Ashley enjoys having fun eight seniors and most have been do ok and will have strong lead- Last fall the Lady Eagles had with friends and spending time playing for a long time. I believe ership by the three seniors, Nathan a win/loss record of 13 and 4. with her family. She also likes to that we will have a great record Rhymer, Adam Waddell, and During that season, in the confer- go 4-wheeler riding and just be and go really far,” commented Malcolm Obourn. ence championship, Ashley outside and do things. Jake. After high school Jake plans pitched the winning game with a After high school, Ashley Jake said the one thing that on going to college. Right now, 101° temperature and tendonitis plans on attending college and makes baseball so enjoyable for he enjoys four-wheeler riding and in her throwing arm. She says that playing softball while she earns a him is that no matter what the hanging out with friends when was her main achievement last degree in criminal justice. score is, the team can always come he’s not playing baseball. year. The Talon Page 14 Volume 8, Issue 6 Entertainment March 2002 Jimmy Eattt O Brother Soundtrack Nelly Review Limp Bizkit Review By Andy Farmer By Andy Farmer World Review Review I’m sorry, can someone ex- Limp Bizkit are the biggest’s By Andy Farmer By Andy Farmer plain this to me? I must be miss- sellouts in the history of music. Sometimes I hear a song and “O Brother Where Art Thou” ing something. This Nelly fellow, That’s no understatement as far as the first time I hear it, I think, “I is a great soundtrack.... the first he walks around singing, “I am I’m concerned-it’s fact. They could never get sick of this song.” time you listen to it. I really en- #1!” Can you imagine if, say, the started off as a rock band and Jimmy Eat World’s new self titled joyed it while watching the movie, President walked around saying turned into a rap group. Fred CD, is full of those songs. so I bought the soundtrack and I this? We’d have him booted out Durst is self-absorbed and should These guys have the catchiest liked it the first time. It gets worse of office. But, because this man never sing another note again for tunes I’ve heard in a long time, and worse after that. has huge pants, and a #1 medal- the sake of the world. from the hard edged first track, The problem with that CD is lion (which is the tackiest thing I Limp Bizkit has a new CD “Bleed American,” to the melodic not the artist or the producers; it’s have seen in my young life). It’s out, “New Old Hits.” I’ll be hon- “The Middle,” this CD is where with the style of music. Bluegrass fine and dandy. est, I couldn’t listen to the whole it’s at. emphasizes playing the same ba- I’ve heard this guy live and he thing. It’s the worst thing I’ve Jimmy Eat World has been sic beat over and over again with could rap a gift. (Forgive me, that ever experienced in my life. I around for a while, and if they slight or no change. It’s like your was awful.) I mean at the VMA’s can’t rate it low enough on my keep pumping out hits like this CD is skipping once every 30 sec- he was bad. He fits the typical music chart. I’d rather wear an they should be huge. Well they’ll onds. It’s impossible to tell one rap stereotype of a bling-blinga N’Sync shirt to Ozzfest than lis- be huge at my house anyway. section of the song from another, with huge cars, with huge wheels, ten to five minutes of that stuff. You need to buy this CD. No and it just gets old so quick. and huge chested women slobber- I’ve never heard of a band re- matter what kind of music you lis- I tried listening to this CD ing over him. doing songs that weren’t even five ten to, this is a CD that every per- when I went to sleep one night, What’s special about this years old yet. Limp Bizkit is sim- son in the tri-state region should and I thought I was going to Nelly? I listened to his CD. It’s ply trying to make easy money, by own. It’s innovative, fresh, and smother myself with the pillow. I nothing to call home about. Are being totally uncreative. It’s sad these boys have got a lot of tal- finally put something else in the his “rims” bigger than everyone that the industry has sunk low ent. CD player and called it a night. else’s? Did he sell his soul in or- enough to endure this kind of to- So give your community a “O Brother Where Art Thou” der to trick everyone into think- tally unartistic type of “music.” helping hand, and listen to Jimmy is a good CD, and if you like blue- ing he had talent? If you want this CD, may God Eat World when you’re picking up grass. I wholeheartedly recom- I don’t like rap because of have mercy on your soul. Do not cans or something, because with mend this CD. However, if you’re people like Nelly. He’s a no-tal- buy this CD, for my sake, for the Jimmy Eat World and you, we can typical Joe-Shmoe music guy, ent, rip-off, trying to be like ev- guy in the car next to your’s sake. make a difference. then sample it on the ‘net before ery other rapper. If you must lis- If you own it, then throw it away, you sacrifice your hard earned 20. ten to rap, at least pick up some quickly. Friends don’t let friends Outkast. They’re original, any- listen to Fred Durst. way, and don’t write songs about the female anatomy. TTrrroovillionvillion BrBrothersothers Do-It-BestDo-It-Best CenterCenter T.A.’sT.A.’s TanningTanning Come to where the sun always shines

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Have you seen the intercom system in the office? It looks 100 Have you ever seen this sign, years old! Well my little friends, and wondered, “How can I be a that’s not far from the truth! The royal blue member?” If you think system was actually the intercom you can by donating your time or This Eagle has been seen and system for the Lucitania. Does money, you’re wrong. ignored by students for years, but that name ring a bell? Well, it The Royal Blue Members are I respect Tom Cole more than would you be surprised to learn should because the Lucitania was members of the community who anyone else, but when he decided that it is solid gold? the sister ship to the Titanic! How have saved the life of a VHS stu- to get new lockers in the locker The eagle in the Media Cen- did our small school get hold of dent or teacher. Everyone of rooms, I was furious. It almost ter was donated by a former jani- such a thing? I mean, we’re no these people have helped VHS in tore our friendship apart! We ar- tor who was a hero in WWI. He college, or even a junior college, their own very special way, from gued for hours upon hours, and received the eagle from Great nor even a grade school, but a the Heimlach Maneuver, to a fire he still insisted on the new lock- Britain for his heroic deed, Res- lowly high school; who would care extinguisher, to the jaws of life. ers. I even challenged him to an cuing 23 British soldiers. The about us? Well, I’ll tell you -- Dr. There’s just not time to tell all the arm wrestling match, winner take Janitor donated the Eagle because James B. Wickedtight, the captain tales, but ask a Royal Blue Mem- all. After Mr. Cole destroyed me he said, “It didn’t go well with the of the ship. He was our first ber today, and see what story they he ordered the lockers. rest of his house.” The Eagle has principal’s uncle, and when they tell you. Now why would I care so been there since 1916, and will re- disassembled the ship, he donated As you can see Vienna High much about some old, urine main, god willing, until the end the ship’s intercom system to the School is a dangerous, yet sexy stained lockers? Those lockers of time. Vienna High School. That my place. Anyone who goes here were used by the 1934 men’s jav- friends, is why the school system should be thrilled at our rich heri- elin Olympic team. They won the should retain their strong ties with tage. I love VHS, but I’m scared bronze that year. Was it because the shipbuilding industry. - scared that someone will knock of the lockers? I guess we’ll never over the great eagle, or catch the know. I’ll tell you one thing, intercom on fire, and then stomp though, the boys basketball team on it. has not gone to State even ONE I hope you’ve enjoyed this in- TIME, since we sold those lock- vestigative report. Just for the ers. So remember that little fact record, none of the above infor- 2002-2003 Dancers mation is verified, by anyone.

Front Row: Leslie McGinnis, Kim Welch, Leslie Turley, Larissa Berning, Grayson Summers. Back Row: Morgan Jeffress, Aaris Miller, Jenna Havens, Ashly Huckleberry, Sheena McCormick, and Christina Bailey. (Not pictured: Kelly Bryant) The Talon Page 16 Volume 8, Issue 6 Picture Page By Andria Davis March 2002 The Talon Page 17 Volume 8, Issue 6 News March 2002 WYSE: State qualifiers By Jenna Talmage Sectional on March 12. school students throughout the nation. Paul Colson, Malcolm Obourn, and Jared Chris McBride and Jenna Talmage placed Begun in 1975 at John A. Logan College, Thompson all competed in the Sectional at Third in computer science. the tests were initially entitled TEAMS for SIU Carbondale on March 12, where they all The 2002 VHS WYSE Team consists of Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Math and Sci- advanced to State. Paul Colson, Maribeth Dippie, Jared Gurley, ence. Subjects tested include English, Math- Jared Thompson placed First, while Paul Kellie Howard, Naarah Lindsay, Chris ematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Engi- Colson and Malcolm Obourn scored above the McBride, Leslie McGinnis, Kalika Miller, neering Graphics, and Computer Science. cutoff point in engineering graphics. Malcolm Obourn, Heather Russell, Jake Over 50 community colleges and univer- The boys competed against 12 schools and Smith, Sarah Stanfill, Jenna Talmage, and sities in Illinois and Missouri now offer the 33 other competitors. The schools were from Jared Thompson. tests. The tests are intended to present a chal- Mt. Vernon south. “Continuing the standard of competition, lenge to the brightest students and are written They will compete at state level at the Uni- the VHS WYSE Team took Third at the by a team of college and university faculty. versity of Illinois on April 9. They will de- WYSE competition at Shawnee Community They are presented in a multiple choice for- part from the school on April 8. Unfortunately College,” stated Mr. Reichert. mat. for the boys, the competition is during Spring “The engineering graphics group at VHS The student has 40 minutes to complete Break. has taken First, Second, and Third for several tests that range in length from 30 questions “We’ve spent several long nights study- years and counting. Paul, Malcolm, and Jared (Computer Science) to 100 questions (En- ing, with several more to go,” stated Mr. are a rookie team, which is unusual for VHS. glish). Reichert, WYSE Sponsor. This was their first year to compete and they Test material is drawn from senior high The Vienna High School WYSE Team didn’t know what to expect. The guys have school and freshman level college curricula competed in the regional at Shawnee Com- continued the regiment of study and prepara- so as to provide a bridge between secondary munity College on February 21. tion,” said Mr. Reichert. and higher education. Each test team supplies The team brought home the Third WYSE is a program run by the Univer- three tests of increasing levels of difficulty: Place trophy scoring a grand total sity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign that Regional, Sectional, and State Finals. of 412 points. Massac took first strives to spark an interest in Students advance to sectional competition with 500, while Anna-Jonesboro today’s high school students by placing first or second in their category of took second with 469. about science and engineering. competition. Students can also advance by Paul Colson placed Second in computer Through academic competi- meeting or exceeding the qualifying score. A science and scored higher than the qualifying tions and a summer program, team can advance to the sectional by placing score in engineering graphics, which advanced WYSE exposes students to both the academic first or second at their regional. him to the Sectional in both subjects. and career aspects of becoming an engineer. The Talon would like to congratulate Malcolm Obourn placed First and Jared The Academic Challenge is a series of Jared, Paul, and Malcolm on their Thompson placed Second in engineering tests that is created by Worldwide Youth in adavancement to state level. graphics, which sent them to compete in the Science and Engineering and offered to high

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In the month of February was like to be in training during Pamela Trover and Kayla Work- the attack on the World Trade man were the winners of the two Center in September. Josh gradu- Valentine dates. These lucky win- ated from AIT on March 1 and ners won two spaghetti dinners at will be stationed in Korea after a Fazoli’s in Marion, two movie short furlough at home. tickets from Illinois Center 8, and Other activities planned for a rose. JILG appreciates all who March were another service learn- supported the February fund- ing project and a field trip to Camp raiser. Ondessonk. The field trip to On the 15th of February, as a Ondessonk was on March 20 part of JILG Counts, which is a where the JILG class attempted service learning project, Allene the high element. They had such Lehr, deputy clerk of Johnson a blast in the fall doing the low el- County, preregistered and regis- ements, they couldn’t wait to be tered Vienna High School stu- in the tree tops. dents to vote. The final total of The service learning project is voters registered was 47. Sara called Illinois Reads in Special Workman, JILG President, and Places created by Governor Chase Gilbert and Amber Ellison purchased their professional attire for $25 students Matthew Felcyn, Chris George H. Ryan. Vienna Grade each, to model for the junior class and at the Career Development Conference, McBride, and Travis Ames signed School kindergartners will be to show how easy it is to find inexpensive, professional clothing. up to be election judges for the paired up with a reading buddy March 19 primary. each Thursday morning in March Josh Bain, a 2001 graduate, and April. This should be a great returned to VHS on March 6 to experience for everyone. speak to the JILG class about his In April, they are looking for- experiences as a new Army re- ward to attending the Career De- cruit. Sgt. Ted Dress, a local velopment Conference at the SIU Army recruiter, joined Josh in his Student Center. presentation. Josh shared what it The JILG class used styrafoam cups to show their pride on the front lawn fence during JILG Counts week

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Phone: 658-2911 or 1-800-526-9180 The Talon Page 22 Volume 8, Issue 6 Entertainment March 2002 The Talon Man of The Year Page by Andy Farmer nabbed Rookie of the Year hon- words-per-minute bonanza. things would be a boxing match. ors) who helped with cleanup af- This year the final two con- Mr. Lundgren won the fight ter a tragic paint-spill that was testants were Mr. Lundgren, and with little trouble. To the surprise called “The Crayola Exxon Paul McDougal, the oldest man of all, he said his strategy was to Valdez” by many historians. in Vienna, who has also attended “punch him in the face.” This year, however, there is a every VHS ball game, and do- Dolph Lundgren, you have new kind of winner. A man who nated hundreds of thousands of made your family proud, and we has rocked the entire nation not dollars to the school. He had here at the Talon congratulate you. once, but twice in two feature beaten Mr. Lundgren in almost You have done what few others films. He is the first ever TMOY every event, but Mr. Lundgren have. You have been in a “Rocky” to not attend, or even be aware of could still win if he clenched the movie, AND won a “Talon Man VHS. That man is Dolph challenge event. Our judges de- of The Year Award.” Congratu- Lundgren. cided the fairest way to solve lations Dolph. Don’t know him? Been in a Dolph Lundgren was awarded the cave, full of noisy bat’s that kept “Talon Man of The Year Award,” and you from hearing anything; news- posed for us after his victory. (nice The Talon 2002 pecks!) paper eating bats that chew off all articles concerning Dolph Lundgren? You know Mr. Editor - Shannon Bean “The Talon Man of The Year” Lundgren, you’ve seen him in Assistant Editors - Andria Davis, Bryan Throgmorton is a great honor bestowed on one such films as He-Man: Master’s person per year. The person has of The Universe, and Rocky 2. Sports Writers - Caryn Hill, Chase Wiggs to exhibit some extraordinary (He was the huge Russian.) Entertainment - Andy Farmer qualities to even be considered. Now, I know what you’re News Writers - Jenna Talmage, Lanesha Dixon, After countless debates, and thinking, “Why aren’t I, or one of Tamara O’Neal, Christina Bailey gallons of blood, sweat, and tears, my teachers or peers, the award Webmaster - Ashley Johnson we have made a decision. A de- recipient? Why is this guy who Faculty Advisor - Joan Clayton cision that will rock the founda- can’t even speak English very tions of this establishment. well, and doesn’t even know our “The Talon Man of The Year” school exists, be TMOY?” This this year was unlike the previous is a very valid question. However, Vienna High School winners. Three years ago it was besides providing us with hours 601 N. First Street Lou Parker for his outstanding of motion-picture entertainment, Vienna, IL 62995 leadership skills. The year after, Mr. Lundgren won the “challenge Phone Number (618)658-4461 Wayne Dunn, for his role in, what event.” many say, was the best schedule Every year the contestants Fax Number (618)658-2122 VHS has ever put together. But competing for TMOY have to go who could forget last year’s win- head-to-head in a challenge event. Superintendent- Dr. Marleis Trover ner, Marc Palmer, (who also Past events have included, flash Principal- Mrs. Faye Mize card mastery, checkers, and Integra Bank

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P.O. Box 35 Phone: 618-658-2961 The Talon Page 23 Volume 8, Issue 6 Health News Page By Andria Davis March 2002 Body Art: Facing the Consequences Tips For Avoiding Infection We all have seen the occa- must be careful of who their art- Many have heard of the laser If you have already gotten sional tattoo on someone we ist is. Many diseases are trans- method some doctors use, which a tattoo or you don’t take my know or happen to pass by, but ported from person to person by sends pulses of light to the skin advice and get a tattoo anyway, what about those who take tattoos the needles used by the tattooist. making the pigments in the skin always remember that great to the extreme? Many people Improper sterilization puts anyone break up and lets skin cells get rid care and responsibility is don’t realize how dangerous it can getting a tattoo at more of a risk of pigments. More than one treat- needed in the care of the tat- be to get a tattoo or piercing. of contracting such serious dis- ment is needed to get rid of the tooed area. Here are some tips Tattoos can be very harmful eases as Hepatitis C, AIDS, or an pigments in the skin. to protect the area from infec- to the skin. People who get a infection that would lead to hav- Salabrasion is a very old tech- tion: black henna tattoo, a tattoo that is ing the tattoo removed. nique that has been used for cen- The area with the tattoo may used to stain the skin temporarily, If a person were to get tired turies. An anesthetic is applied itch for a little while, but don’t may not realize, but sometimes of having their tattoo or were to to the area of the tattoo. The same rub or scratch the area; instead tattooists may use a dye called have a reaction causing them to tool used in the dermabrasion pro- put salve on the area. P-Phenylenediamine (PPD) in- need the tattoo removed, they ei- cess can be used in this process For 30 days, avoid shaving stead of actual henna. PPD is very ther have to go through excision, to rub the tattoo off. Some people or applying direct sunlight to harmful to the skin and may cause dermabrasion, salabrasion, or la- even use a small wooden block the area. irritation and sores. PPD is a ser removal. covered in gauze to scrub the area Keep the tattooed area away chemical used for hair dye that For large tattoos, excision until it’s a deep red color, and then from any kind of water for two damages the skin. Traditional would need to be used. In this a covering is applied to the area weeks. Bacteria could work its henna is known to be safe, and in- process, an anesthetic is injected to prevent infection. way into your bloodstream stead of turning the skin black like into the patient to numb the area These processes all sound through the tattoo. black henna, it turns the skin an of the tattoo. Then the tattoo is very painful and may have shifted Avoid wearing tight cloth- orange/brown color. removed surgically. The edges of your mind on whether tattoos are ing over the tattoo. The cloth- The sores that occur from us- skin are brought together and worth the risks. No one can be ing may rub the area and cause ing PPD look like poison ivy and stitches are applied to hold the sure what will happen, so stay on pimples or rash. are very sensitive. The reaction skin together. the safe side, and don’t do some- Always wash your hands to the dye may occur anywhere Dermabrasion is when the tat- thing you might regret. A tattoo before touching the tattoo. from one to three weeks after the too area of skin is sprayed with a may look cool now, but when age The healing process usually dye is applied to the skin. When solution, which freezes the area. sets in, those designs may not look takes about 30 days. (This pe- PPD is use, the dye soaks into the The tattoo is then, as they call it, like they are supposed to. riod of time may not apply to skin. It enters the blood stream “sanded” off with a rotary abra- everyone.) For more info on the dangers of and flows through the body, which sive instrument. This causes the For more info log on to tattoos log on to www.sphosting.com/ www.redstimelesstattoos.com puts the user at risk of having liver skin to peel, shedding the tattoo, reverndbunny/mediappd.htm or and click on Aftercare for Tat- or kidney damage. and the skin is covered to keep http://patient-info.com/tattoo.htm. When getting a real tattoo, one from getting infected. toos. Illinois South Communications Compliments of: 108 South 4th Street Vienna, IL 62995 (618)658-6065 Mike Price GENERAL MANAGER RRobinobin Jon Gulley CELL PHONE REPRESENTATIVE Brandon Kindle NETWORK/SERICE TECH WWeeetttherherell,ell, DMDDMD

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