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school Choir were there to per- Halloween Costume Contest NEWS Good Times with form. Dairy Queen held great deals for those who came and The VHS Student Coucil Melissa Ford has been the Band at DQ participated. sponsored a costume contest to chosen for the Daughters of The VHS Spirit League celebrate Halloween. They were the American Revolution judged in 3 different categories: Scholarship. The scholarship held a Concert at Dairy Queen to raise money for the annual Prettiest, Scariest, and Most Origi- encourages and rewards nal. Details of costume winners qualities of good citizenship. band trip. The Pep Band, Madrigal Singers, and the high inside! The reciepient is chosen by the full story on page 2 full story on page 7 VHS faculty.

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Volume 11, Issue 3 Vienna High School November 2004 full story on page 4 VHS Students Serve as Election Two Entertainment Judges Students Inside... By Nate Thurston On November 2nd, five Craig, and Bernal Fredrick in High School is that you Win Big in Page 7- Halloween Costume VHS students took part in Thompson III. must be doing well academi- Winners- Ariel Adams the Races the First Judge Program. The First Judge program cally. You must also get a By Ariel Adams Page 10- How to be Cool in They did so by being elec- is a way of introducing stu- teacher’s and the principal’s Tim Oslay and Isaac the 00’s- Julie Farmer tion judges in this year’s dents to the electoral pro- signature to begin the pro- Goins competed in the Dis- election. cess by allowing them to cess. trict 17 Hare Scramble on Pages 13, 14, &15- Spot- The five students that take part in the election pro- After that, the County Saturday, October 16. The lights- Whitney Newton participated were Jeff cess. Clerk has the task of select- races were held at the Little Page 16- Comic Ninja McGill, Haylie Jones, One of the rules of be- ing the students. Egypt Off Road Motorcycle Mission- Brock and Payton Wesley Graves, Brandi ing an election judge while Continued on Page 12 Club located in Crab Or- chard. Page 19- Nate’s 4 Points of Isaac Goins, a senior at Hot and Not Hotness- Nate Thurston VHS, made the most laps in the allotted time to become Page 20- Shorty Rates Stuff the first place winner in his and Who’s License Plate is it division. He was the first to Anyway- Shoshannah compete and was in the quad Richerson -Mr. Palmer’s All- Time Favorite Movie List- division. The course that he Ariel Adams traveled on was a woods course that totaled over six OTHER NEWS miles for each lap. He com- peted against many other Tragedy in quads and came out on top. Media Lab Recently, two tiny Native American soldiers have been terrorizing the VHS Media Lab. Several students have fallen and many more may be in danger without your help. Five VHS students served as election judges. Pictured from left to right: Jeff McGill, Haylie full story on page 5 Jones, Wesley Graves, Brandi Craig, and Bernal Fredrick Thompson III Madrigal Singers Perform for School Masters Conference By Nate Thurston Isaac Goins is the first place winner in the quad division. On Thursday, October 28, the VHS Madrigal sing- Tim Oslay, a junior at ers performed for the high VHS, also won 1st place school administrators at the for the 80-150 woods di- School Masters Confer- vision for motorcycles. He, ence that was held at John too, raced on a woods A. Logan College. track, and, despite a few The conference was upsets, finished first. held for every administrator in the area. The adminis- trators came from as far north as Mt. Vernon, and as far south as Cairo. The students sang mu- sic from this year’s Madri- gal performance. This in- The VHS Madrigal Singers perform for the School Masters Conference at John A. Logan cluded their dinner music, as Since the Madrigal is “It wasn’t easy getting in September,” stated Jarod well as concert music that a Christmas performance, all the performers in the mood Shumaker, the Madrigal Di- they will be performing at of the songs the performers for celebrating Christmas this rector. the Madrigal dinners in De- sing are celebrating Christ- early in the year. Especially Tim Oslay was the first place continued on page 12 cember. mas. since we started singing back winner in the 80-125 division. Page 2 The Talon November 2004 Homecoming 2004 Page by Jill Karraker Senior Queen Candidates

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Freshmen Attendants November 2004 The Talon Page 3 Dairy Queen Hosts Spirit League Fundraiser By Nate Thurston On Saturday, October 23rd, Dairy Queen had special deals also stated that the event was held the VHS Spirit League held a band to encourage people to come and to encourage the community to be- and choir concert at Dairy Queen support their Spirit League. Sev- come more involved with the band. in Vienna. The VHS pep band per- eral students received free cheese- formed several songs that they have burgers for a whole week after mak- been working on for the upcoming ing it through the carefully crafted hay basketball games this season. The maze that the band spent several newly established choir class sang days constructing. The trick was that a selection of songs that they will you had to crawl through the maze later be singing at the Christmas in under eight seconds. Concert, and at the Spring Concert. For the most part, the event was Also, this year’s Madrigal singers held to raise money for the Spirit sang a few of the songs that they League, and to help the band with will be performing at the Madrigal their class trip at the end of this year. dinners this year. Their Director, Jarod Shumaker, Hay Maze (left) Along with the Band and Choir Concert their was also a hay maze for the children to enjoy. The maze was $1 dollar per person and the money was donated to the VHS spirit league. The hay was donated by Mr. Jarret Johnson, and several members of the Spirit League helped out in the construction pro- cess. VHS Pep Band (right) The VHS Pep Band played a small selection of their many songs that they will be unleashing this year. The songs included, “What I Like About You,” “Sweet Child ‘O’ Mine,” “Go For It,” “Get Ready For This,” “Wipe Out,” “Enter Sandman,” “Somebody To Love,” and many more. The band has at least 20 more popular songs that they will be using to wow the crowd at this year’s basketball games. VHS Basketball Games to be Broadcast on Radio By Julie Farmer WIBH radio 1440 AM will be Broadcasting the games will broadcasting VHS boys’ basket- give fans a chance to hear the game ball games on their station. if they are unable to attend. They will be covering the games “I think it will be a great way for held on Fridays and during the the fans that can’t make it to the Vienna Classic tournament. The games that still want to follow the games will be announced by Ron team to know how we’re doing.” Ellis and Rick Campbell. said Senior, Corey Huckelberry.

Choir Class The newly established VHS Choir Class had their first performance at Dairy Meet Queen. They performed some of the songs that they had been preparing for the Christmas and Spring Concert. Some of the songs that the crowd had the pleasure of enjoying were, “Route 66,” “Shepherd’s Joy,” “Danny Boy,” “Farewell My Friend,” “Seasons of Love,” and “Alleluia Cannon.” The 2004 VHS Talon St af f Julie Farmer ...... Edit or Eagles Kaylyn Adams ...... Managing Editor Brock Watson...... Graphic Design Sat urday, November 13t h Nate Thurston...... Staff Member Ariel Adams...... Staff Member Bon Fire 6:00 P.M. Jill Karraker ...... Staff Member Basket ball Events 7:00 P.M. Shoshannah Richerson ...... Staff Member Don’t f or get t o br ing Canned goods f or f r ee admission! Whitney Newton...... Staff Member Kristin Hunter ...... Ad Sales Brittni Throgmorton ...... Ad Sales Joan Clayton...... Advisor

The Vienna High School Talon is a pub- licat ion of t he VHS Deskt op Publishing Class. Vienna High School Unless ot her wise st at ed, all ar t icles and wr it - 601 N. 1st St r eet ings f eat ur ed ar e t he wor k of t he st udent s Vienna, I L 62995 in t he class. I f you would like your ad t o Phone (618)658-3011 appear in The Talon, cont act J oan Clayt on www.viennahighschool.com at 658-3011. Page 4 The Talon November 2004 John A. Logan Hosts International High School Conference By Ariel Adams John A. Logan hosted the session, Dr. John Downing , Direc- need to know the real culture of age of the other countries and our Southern Illinois International High tor of Global Media Research Cen- other countries, and not judging the own is a priority for a complete view School Association Fall Conference ter of SIU, spoke about our media places by the catastrophes that we of a country. on October 12. The schools who providers and their unequal cover- hear about, and are written about Dr. John Jackson, Political Sci- attended were Carbondale High age of incidents in other countries, them. According to Downing the entist and Former Interim Chancel- School, Herrin High School, and in our own. He discussed the need for accurate and equal cover- lor of SIU, was the keynote speaker Edwardsville High School, and at the luncheon. He spoke on the Vienna High School. importance of true patriotism in our The students present from VHS generation. He also shared his were David Yandell, Amber Russell, memories of what it was like to grow Kassie Ross, Kristin Hunter, Brittni up in the times of World War II and Throgmorton, Ariel Adams, Kaylyn the patriotism that our country Adams, Kelly Clayton, and Stacy showed at that time. Bean. The faculty that attended the After lunch, the students were conference were Mrs. Clayton, Dr. divided into smaller groups; some Trover, and Mrs. Bremer. participated in on-line balloting, and After the introductions, students the other group participated in a participated in a video conference round table discussion about the with a school in England. It was a United States’ role in our changing question/answer session where the world. students from our area asked ques- To finish up the day, there was a tions to the England high school stu- global quiz bowl where teams par- dents on topics ranging from pop cul- ticipated and prizes were awarded . ture to their medical coverage. The Sophomore Kassie Ross com- overseas school also got a chance mented, “The day was very infor- to ask their share of questions that mative on many levels, and it was very interesting to see the viewpoints partially involved whether or not our VHS students that attended the IHS conference at John A. Logan on October 12: (Top Row) Amber Russell, David Yandell (Bottom Row) Kassie Ross, Kristin and interests of schools from differ- culture was the same as seen on TV. Hunter, and Brittni Throgmorton. Not pictured: Kaylyn Adams, Ariel Adams, ent areas and even different coun- Following the question/ answer Stacy Bean, and Kelly Clayton. tries.” Melissa Ford Chosen for Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship By Shoshannah Richerson Each year, the Daughters of the School to be a delegate for the HOSA, Pep Club, Madrigal, Span- Preserving it.” American Revolution present a Scholarship. The contest consists ish Club, and FCA. “I feel very honored to be nomi- Good Citizens Program and Schol- of two parts. Part one is a personal The second part is the essay, nated for such an award. Even if I arship contest. The contest is in- overview of the student’s school which is administered by a VHS fac- am not chosen as the over-all schol- tended to encourage and reward the achievements and community in- ulty member. The subject is given arship winner, I still feel extremely qualities of good citizenship. volvement. at the time of the writing. The sub- lucky to be chosen to represent Melissa Ford, a Senior at VHS, Melissa participates in the VHS ject this year was, “Our American Vienna High School,” stated Mel- was chosen from Vienna High cheerleading squad, Beta Club, Heritage and our Responsibility for issa. Mr. Reichert’s Class “Scrambles Up Some Eggs” By Jill Karraker Mr. Reichert’s Intro to Com- ment was to design, draw, and con- The assignment was in partial across the lawn with Mr Reicherts’ puter Assisted Drafting(CAD) class struct a container that would pro- fullfillment in a section of the book balloon launcher. launched eggs in protective casings tect a living cell through whatever called “Surface Development Draw- across the front lawn. The assign- type of “torture” it was put through. ing”. The containers were launched

Mr. Reichert’s class watching a freshly launched egg fly over the front lawn. Brock, Steven, and Morgan inspecting Jennifer Hale’s hidden egg. A New Addition to Mr. Hight’s Science Room By Jill Karraker

Mr. Hight’s Biology room has added one more student to the classroom. Jimmy, a ball python, has taken up residence at the head of the classroom. Jimmy was given to Mr. Hight by a student leaving to go to college and the family could not keep it. Jimmy is up for adoption, so for information, talk to Mr. Hight. November 2004 The Talon Page 5 VHS Student Wins Local Story Telling Contest VHS Student’s Poetry Published By Shoshannah Richerson By Shoshannah Richerson VHS Sophomore Laura Treat, won anything at all,” stated Laura. Keesha Mattingly, a VHS They openly post all poems recently entered the 2004 Johnson Sophomore, has been publishing submitted, so the public, authors, County Storytelling Festival held at poetry since she was twelve at and publishers can view the poetry. VHS on October 2, 2004. poetry.com, a site sponsored by the Keesha has had around 10-12 Laura Treat was Grand Cham- International Library of Poetry. poems published in a number of pion Writer of the “ Lament of Our The site hosted a contest, which is books. Some of the books her Lady,” which was a short story open to anyone. Submissions had poems were included in are: “The about our country and politics. to contain at least thirty lines or less. International Who’s Who of Po- Laura also won 1st place in short A panel of judges looked over etry,” “Colors of Life,” “Theatre of story and 1st in the original poem the poems and pick one $10,000 Mind,” “The Best Poems of 2003,” youth division. She won a total of cash prize winner, one $1,000 cash and many others. $150 and a trophy. prize winner, and chose some po- “There were a lot of really good ems to be published. stories. I was really shocked that I Creature of the Night FFA Meets State Representative John Shimkus By Keesha Mattingly By Shoshannah Richerson On September 26, Robby Trigg tally is taken of how this person votes In the night I called to you and David Yandell went to the on agricultural problems and how a frightened lover’s call. Vienna Farm Bureau Office. There they have helped the people in agri- How in such a mesmerizing they met with Illinois State Repre- cultural activities. thirsting lover did I befall? sentative John Shimkus. Mr. Shimkus was the Illinois Experiences flashing, During this meeting, Representative Representative who came out on top in such an untainted mind. Shimkus received the “Friend of Ag- and whose votes were more “farmer Enchantments creep upon it, riculture” award. friendly”. it’s escape so hard, yet easy, to find. In order to receive this award a Weary dreams will cloud my thoughts, if I don’t run to you now. I know you’re out there hiding, waiting. I’ll find you some way, somehow. Alas, I see those tempting eyes, their deep but solid black. Into your arms I wish to be, there is no turning back. I feel you breathe upon my neck, sending shivers down my spine. With a thought that overwhelms all doubt, and yours is mine. Though now I know that you must leave, right here will I await. My heart’s still beating enchantments yours, though the hours are growing late. How long will I wait thee, to embrace your compelling sight? David Yandell and Robby Trigg meeting Illinois State Representative John For it is till the dark, will you come again, Shimkus. Dear Creature of the Night Tiny Indian Soldiers Attack VHS Computer Lab By Julie Farmer Two extremely small Indians have been causing a disturbance in the Computer Lab recently. The Indians are said to be armed and dangerous. If you see these two, please keep a distance from them. Police say they think the Indians may have ties to a pesky fly, seen in the computer lab. The fly has been seen lurking around studying the layout of the lab. This fly may be acting as a spy for the suspects. The following is a story board we have put together to help you as good Amercian citizens understand, and stay safe in this risky situation.

Scene 2: Indians surprise Scene 1: Indian approaches Scene 3: Indians Scene 4: “Hula Guy” loses Scene 5: A moment to “Hula Guy.” his first victim. attack “Hula Guy” his battle with the natives. remember the “Hula Guy.”

Scene 9: Native attempts Scene 6: Indians Scene 7: Natives take aim Scene 8: Girl surrenders to Scene 10: Indians an attack at boy, but are spot a second at young girl. the criminals. launch an attack on a spotted by an observant on- victim young women who has looker. fallen. If you have any information on these two hooligans and/or their accomplice please contact the local authorities, or Mrs. Clayton. Page 6 The Talon November 2004 FCCLA Members Visit Heartland Regional Medical Center Page By Shoshannah Richerson On Thursday October 7, eigh- any occupation in the medical field teen VHS FCCLA members visited is worth going to college for a long the Heartland Regional Medical time, because for the respect of pa- Center in Marion, Illinois. tients, and know that on a daily ba- The students visited certain ar- sis you get to help people and maybe eas of the hospital and viewed trans- change their lives. portation to go to and from the hos- The students who attended felt pital. The students saw the inside of the trip helped them see behind the the helicopter which transports vic- scenes and see what doctors and tims from accident scenes to the hos- medical employees go through daily. pital at a much faster rate than the “I feel the trip helped me understand ambulance. just exactly what doctors and even Students were then guided nurses go through on their daily through the O.B. and the nursery. schedule,” stated Junior FCCLA The students who attended this trip were Sarah Bradshaw, Lauren Carlton, Students heard first hand how hard member and chapter secretary, Tessa Faulkner, Sarah File, Tara Gianneschi, Samantha Grathler, Brandy Mor- being in the medical field really is. Stephanie Yates. gan, Jessica Morrisette, Terrah Mullins, Whitney Newton, Brittany Perry, Danielle Randolph, Shoshannah Richerson, Rachel Stewart, Taylor Veach, Tori Webb, Doctors instructed students that be- Kristen Wetherell, Cydney Wiggs, and Stephanie Yates. coming a doctor, nurse, or having FCCLA Members Attend Regional Peer Education Conference Recently, four VHS students at- is also treasurer of Section 19. tended a peer education conference At the peer education confer- held in Springfield, Illinois. The con- ence, groups broke up to learn how ference was held on October 11 and to lead their club and to keep things 12. The four students that were cho- organized. Members learned how sen to represent Vienna were all of- to make labels. Section officers ficers at Chapter level and some at hosted activities to learn how to take Sectional level. charge and lead a group. Dustin Vinson is the president of Club Advisor Kaye McGinnis the club at Vienna High School. stated,“Over all I think all the stu- Brittany Perry the historian, has the dents had a great time, and I think responsibility of taking care of scrap the trip definitely helped the students, books. Terrah Mullins, vice presi- and improved their leadership skills. dent has the responsibility of creat- These skills they will hopefully ex- ing ideas for fund-raisers and events press at school on a daily basis, not for the club. Shoshannah Richerson just in the club,” stated club advi- is treasurer of FCCLA at VHS, and sor, Mrs.McGinnis.

FCCLA Members visit Lincolins’ Tomb and Memorial in Springfield. Dustin Vinson, Brittany Perry, Shoshannah Richerson, and Terrah Mullins getting involved in the Peer Leadership Conference held in Springfield, Illinois.

Members trying to make an activity not so challenging, by working on hand and eye coordination. Group in front of Governer Tanners’ Tomb. November 2004 The Talon Page 7 TheThe CrazyCrazy CostumesCostumes ofof VHSVHS By Ariel Adams Although we may love the The categories for this year cliche’s of Halloween, VHS is not were scariest, prettiest, and most Scariest scared to go above and beyond original costume. The winners in the average Wal- mart costume. these three categories won cou- We had costumes ranging from pons to the VHS store. This Con- the all- time classics to the cut- test was sponsered by the Stu- ting edge. From zombies to the dent Council. ghost of school spirit, we had it all. Prettiest

The winners are (from left to right): 3rd place David Lindle, 1st place Jill Karraker, and 2nd place Daniel Butts

Winners (from left to right): 2nd place Natasha Mitchell, 3rd place Brandy Morgan, and 1st place Isaac Taylor. Ghost of School Spirit at VHS By Julie Farmer Most Original The Ghost of School ketball, a baseball, a crown for Spirit was present at VHS homecoming, an eagle, a on October 29th. The megaphone for cheerleading, ghost held a contest in an apple for the teachers, which she carried a and a princess hat for basket full of items Madrigal. The win- representing school ners of the spirit. Lisa Bremer contest designed the con- were Laura test to promote Treat and school spirit at Aften Brown. VHS. The two Students were winners were asked to make a list announced of what the items during 4th Block on stood for. Some of Friday, October 29th. the items included: a ribbon for FFA, a bas-

Winners (from left to right): 2nd place Tomi Gowi, 3rd place Sean Laura Treat and Aften Brown won the Ghost of School Spirit contest organized Lasley, and 1st place Brandon Allen. by Lisa Bremer Page 8 The Talon November 2004 VHS Students Celebrate Halloween

David Watts

Samantha Bozarth, Mary Winters, and April Tribout Kyle Perry and Daniel Gonzalez

Emily Slone

Sarah Bradshaw and Elizabeth Stambulski

Breanna Dalton, Paul Kalpakoff, and Michael Story

Angela Batson, Kara Street, and Keesha Mattingly

Mrs. Corse

Hope Altenberger and Erika Stambulski

Dr. Trover and Sherry Rodeo Clowns Field Mr. Hook and Mrs. Holhubner Mrs. Reichert and a big delicious Twinkie November 2004 The Talon Page 9 HOSA Officers 2004-2005 Pep Club Aims To Support By Kaylyn Adams The Vienna High School Pep week was the second annual poster Club is making a stand to support making party held on Wednesday, our Eagles. Their first pep activity, November 10, from 3-5 P.M. Pep as well as a fundraiser, was the Pep Club members designed and made Club t-shirts. This year, the t-shirts posters in support of the Eagles. display a new slogan, “Beware of Decorating was also done on the the Orange Crush.” The Eagles fence in the front lawn, as well as and Lady Eagles basketball sched- around the school. ules are also displayed on the back Another activity the Pep Club will of the shirts. participate in will be Meet the Eagles The Pep Club held a Spirit on Saturday, November 13. Before Week the week of November 8 the basketball activities for the night through November 12. There begin, there will be a bon fire in the were days with a designated lower parking lot. Hot dogs, chips, theme. Tuesday was blue day, sodas, and cookies will be available Wednesday was orange day, and free of charge. Everyone is invited Friday was orange and blue day to attend and support our Eagles. these days were meant to pep up The Pep Club aims to support HOSA Officers: Vice President Melissa Ford, Advisor Mrs. Reichert, President the students and basketball play- Eagles and Lady Eagles basketball Katie Ochs, Secretary Kayla White, Treasurer Kara King. ers for their upcoming seasons. throughout their seasons. Beta Club Holds First Meeting Also among the activities for the By Kaylyn Adams The Beta Club held their first This event is held in order to raise meeting for the year on Tuesday, money for foundations in need. The October 19, 2004, to discuss their Pennies for Patients fundraiser will plans for the year. The meeting be- also be held again this year from gan with an introduction of the 2004- February 14-March 4, 2005. This 2005 officers by Sponsor, Joan fundraiser is to support the Leuke- Clayton. Beta Club President mia and Lymphoma Society, and Kaylyn Adams then discussed with held in honor of Beta Club member, the members the goals and events Josh Wood, who has suffered with the Beta Club will participate in this leukemia. year. The Beta Club looks forward to The Beta Club’s annual Fazoli’s the year ahead with high hopes for Dinner will be tenatively held on support from our school and com- Senior Night, February 8, 2005. munity. Kaylyn Adams displays the 2004-2005 Pep Club t-shirts. LL awrence awrence && John Huckelberry BeanBean Tax Service 315 South 3rd Street InsuranceInsurance Vienna, IL AgencyAgency 618-658-9252 We have Electronic Filing! “Contact us for all your Endrizzi Lawn insurance Care Service needs” Matt Endrizzi- Owner/Operator “ On the Square” Box 126, Vienna, I L 62995 (618) 658- 9121

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It’s possible that you are al- before class that are roaming the ber this motto - To fail in academ- simple formula: Take the first 3 let- ready cool, but According to Nate, halls, and ask them to be in your ics is to succeed in coolness. ters of your name, then add an “e” you probably aren’t. The trick to posse.) After your posse is officially Step 4- Trucks. Driving a truck to the end. (e.g. Nathan - han + e = being cool isn’t really a trick at all! a posse, go into class and find the makes you really cool. Especially if Nate) Just follow these few steps and back few seats in the classroom and you drive a big ol’ honkin’ truck. Step 7- Lingo. Talking cool is BAM! - instant coolness. sit in them. Sitting in the back of the What makes you even cooler is if just as important to being cool as Step 1- Be late for class ev- room shows you know you’re cool you trick out your truck. Lowering anything else. You must use words eryday (if you can’t be late every- and you don’t need to hear the a truck is AWESOME. The lower like “fo’ sheezey”, “bacon”, and day, at least do it 2 to 3 times a teacher. Occasionally during class, the better. This makes an Average “whack”. Using these words make week.) Being late shows you’re way yell something out while the rest of Joe look like a Cool Joe. you awesome. If someone calls your too cool for school, but you’re the uncool kids are working. After Step 5- Systems. Having a sys- name, instead of saying “What?” Use whacked out mammie is making you you do it, look at your posse and tem in your car (cool) or TRUCK “Word?” instead. If you want to be go. do a secret handshake with them. (cooler) is almost too cool. For those cool you must also use “izzles.” Being late isn’t actually ALL you Secret handshakes are the of you squares who don’t know, a Using “izzles” is easy: all you have have to do. You must be late in such COOLEST. system is “having thump.” To get to do is take the first letter of a word a way that your teacher is like, Step 3- Fail (on purpose) at thump you have to get a sub and an and then add izzle. For instance, if “Whoa, that kid is late, but I’m mes- least one class per year. Failing amp or two, and you have to get your mammie is making spaghetti merized by his/her coolness which classes on purpose is awesome. new speakers, too, because your and you need sauce, tell her to get is keeping me from giving him/her a Failing on purpose shows you don’t new sub will blow out those factory you some more spaghetti sizzle right detention.” In order to do this you think you can actually DO anything ones, HOLLA! When you cruise nizzle. If you are good you can use must be at least 2 to 3 minutes after with your life anyway. The people Vienna (which is really cool) you have “izzles” all the time, like this, “I went the bell. Walking in too early could who fail know they are playas and to play your thumpin’ system as loud to the stizzle and bizzle a bananizzle give the impression that you tried to they can take a class a million times as you can stand. If you hear ring- and some peanizzle bizzle for my get to class on time, and playa and be cooler every time. Failing ing in your ears for a while after you sandwizzle.” Now that was cool. please, you know that’s not true! cool because the more you do it, the stop thumpin’, you have a good sys- To end this educational experi- If you have trouble finding longer you will be in High School, tem. ence, to be cool you MUST, hang something to do while your waiting and “the real world” is NOT cool. Step 6- Change your name. out at the park. If you don’t, you to stroll in to the classroom like a Failing also saves cool kids time be- It doesn’t matter whether you might as well just forget what you thug, you can always go to the bath- cause they don’t have to do that change the spelling or the actual learned. Parks aren’t places for chil- room, wander the halls, or go out to pesky thing known to uncool kids name, just do it! Having a uncool dren; they are for teens to chill with your car and rev your engine. All of as homework. To fail successfully, name like Nathan or a plain name their homies. Holla! Trovillion Brothers

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If you had an unlimited amount If you had an unlimited amount If you had an unlimited amount If you had an unlimited amount of money, what three things of money, what three things of money, what three things of money, what three things would you buy? I would buy a would you buy? Clothes, a new would you buy? I would buy would you buy? I’d pay Shawn nice car, a big house, and all the car, and a new house for my roses for every girl in the school, Tripp to be the “other” softball Burger King restaurants. parents. my own state so I can hunt and coach. I’d buy Mr. Harner’s If you could give VHS an If you could give VHS an ride on it, and buy my sister a love for Ashley Odum. Finally, extreme makeover what would extreme makeover what would house. I’d pay for me, Shawn Tripp, you do? I would add a swim- you do? I would have more If you could give VHS an Kelly, Amanda, Ashley, and Mr. ming pool and bigger class- elective classes to choose from, extreme makeover what would Harner to go to Hawaii. rooms. get rid of a few teachers, and you do? I would add a couple of If you give could VHS an If you could be a foreign ex- hire some new ones. fast food restaurants, an arcade extreme makeover what would change student, where would If you could be a foreign ex- and a movie theatre. you do? I would give us an you go? Greece, because I want change student, where would If you could be a foreign ex- elevator, so we could sell eleva- to learn more about the Greek you go? I always wanted to go change student, where would tor passes to the pool. I’d give culture. to Mexico. you go? I would go to Paris, Mr. Harner another “patch” of If you could add one restaurant If you could add one restaurant France, for all of the beautiful hair. Mr. Reichert would make to Vienna what would it be? to Vienna what would it be? women. more money. Amanda Adamson Taco Bell, because “ Yo Quiero Tequila’s (I love Mexican food) If you could add one restaurant would be the school nurse. I’d Taco Bell” The waiters gave Ashley Odum to Vienna what would it be? I be my brother Josh, so I If you could give the President free food one time. If that is not would add Chuckie Cheese so I wouldn’t have to do anything... a gift, what would it be? A cow, awesome, I don’t know what is. can go party with the little kids. EVER! because he is from Texas. If you could give the President If you could give the President If you could be a foreign ex- If you could have a TV show a gift, what would it be? Even a gift, what would it be? I would change student, where would reunion what TV show would it though George W. Bush is an give him a one way ticket to you go? Australia, because if all be? Saved by the Bell awesome President, I would give Texas because we need a Presi- the guys from there are as sexy him the gift of being a good dent that is not trying to out do as Keith Urban, then I’d be in public speaker! his father. heaven. Plus, I could say “Ello, If you could have a TV show Ello!” like Kelly Hale. reunion what TV show would it If you could add one restaurant be? Gilligan’s Island to Vienna what would it be? O’ Charley’s because they have awesome soup on Saturday and hott waiters everyday. If you could give the President a gift, what would it be? I would give Bush a present from Harner, and a card saying how great of a president he really is!

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If you had an unlimited amount of money, If you had an unlimited amount of money, If you had an unlimited amount of money, what three things would you buy? I would what three things would you buy? I would what three things would you buy? I would buy a new house, a brand new mustang, and buy a Ferrari, a mansion, and a movie buy a new Toyota Celica, go on a shopping my own private jet. theatre. spree, and buy a new mansion in Hawaii. If you could give VHS an extreme If you could give VHS an extreme If you could give VHS an extreme makeover what would you do? I would makeover what would you do? I would get makeover what would you do? I would move VHS to the beach. better tables, a new paint job, and a swim- make the hallways bigger, put a swimming If you could be a foreign exchange student, ming pool. pool in, paint the walls with inspirational where would you go? I would go to India If you could be a foreign exchange student, graffiti written by students, and have better because I’ve always been interested in that where would you go? I would like to go to classes. country. Australia so I can see the different animals If you could be a foreign exchange student, If you could add one restaurant to Vienna and hang out at the beach. where would you go? I would want to go to what would it be? I would add Joe’s Crab If you could add one restaurant to Vienna London because it seems like it would be an Shack because I love their crab legs. what would it be? Tequila’s because Vienna awesome place to live and go to school. If you could give the President a gift, what has no Mexican food and Mexican food is If you could add one restaurant to Vienna would it be? I would give the President a great! what would it be? Tequilas! That is the best thumbs down because I do not support the If you could give the President a gift, what restaurant ever. If we couldn’t have that, war in Iraq. would it be? I would give the President a pie then a close second would be Taco Bell. If you could have a TV show reunion what because everyone loves pie! If you could give the President a gift, what TV show would it be? Full House If you could have a TV show reunion what would it be? A trailer so he could see how TV show would it be? Friends Amercians really live. Editors Note: Good Choice!

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If you had an unlimited amount of money, If you had an unlimited amount of money, If you had an unlimited amount of money, what three things would you buy? I would what three things would you buy? I would a what three things would you buy? Well, as buy a Lamborghini Diablo, a huge house, four story house, a private island for my other rich people do, 1,000 acres, red and some kind of sport team. friends and family to have parties, and a stepside Z71 Chevy, and give all of our If you could give VHS and extreme helicopter to avoid heavy traffic and to get teachers at VHS a big retirement. makeover what would you do? I would out of my island. If you could give VHS and extreme make- make VHS have a football team. If you could give VHS and extreme make- over what would you do? I would more our If you could be a foreign exchange student, over what would you do? I would add some school to Hawaii, and make it a 10 story where would you go? Peru. more sports and a larger sports complex building so we could have elevators. I If you could add one restaurant Vienna If you could be a foreign exchange student, would get rid of the planners, and i would what would it be? Taco Bell or some kind of where would you go? I think I would go to hire all new teachers and they would be Mexican restaurant. Vienna needs some Germany to drive on the Autobahn. Hawaiian women. Mexican food. If you could add one restaurant Vienna what If you could add one restaurant Vienna If you could give the President a gift, what would it be? I would add a Mexican restau- what would it be? Hooters, because I love would it be? I would give him one wish rant for a larger variety . the hot wings because I’m sure he would use it to make If you could give the President a gift, what If you could give the President a gift, what Democrats tell the truth....ha-ha Go Bush! would it be? I would give the President all the would it be? I would give the President an oil in the world so we could have lower gas idea of how to run this country because prices. Bush doesn’t have a clue. If you could have a TV show reunion, what If you could have a TV show reunion, what TV show would it be? Friends TV show would it be? Gilligan’s Island Thanks To My Student Judges!

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Wherever you are, my eyes must see To you that might seem grand, Your football, dear boy, For not only are you gentle to them, But to begin with it all, I don’t wish to see. You are also gentle to me. We don’t like football. You thought you were coy, What is a flower without a stem, The double-wide with lots of land, But you don’t fool me. The same as a her without a him. Would be better off as cash in hand. If you can’t afford my weekly trip to the mall, Your home seems nice; When we meet, please do stay. It’ll be a waste of your time to give me a phone call. I’m sure it’s great. Without you life is all so grim, I need a man who has as much money as a beach has Your love may suffice, So my heart to you I’d give away. sand. But I won’t take your bait. My sun is hidden in skies of gray. You seem like a romantic, but I’m a material girl. You call me the stem, I feel as if life isn’t full, I need cars, clothes, diamonds, and much more, But I’d rather be the bud. I’ll waste all years previous to the glorious day, I demand a maid to do the laundry and dishes. Your wit seems dim, When you come to me and eliminate all that is cruel. If you can give me these things we can give it a whirl, You’re lower than mud. If you can’t I’ll have to show you the door. Find home with me in a double-wide that’s got it all, If you want me, honey, grant me my wishes. We deserve the world and more, Like love, happiness, and Monday Night Football. So your letter, my dear, I’ll have to ignore. Wetherell $ 00 1 Off! Any footlong sub Dentistry or 50¢ off any 6-inch sub! 805 N. 1st Street Phone ahead for shorter wait! Vienna, IL Valid only at Vienna Sub- 658-8361 way. This coupon may not be combined with any other offers, promotions, or discounts. Not valid on double meat, or deli style sandwisches, wraps, salads, Sandwich Platters, or Giant Subs. Limit one coupon percostomer per visit. No cash value. Not for sale Expires December 1, 2004 Page 22 The Talon December 2004 How Well Do You Know Your V.H.S. Homecoming? Page by Jill Karraker

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calling” abilities. 15 10. The Queen receives a bouquet of these. 13. The name for the ceremony (A.K.A.- The homecoming 16 _____). 14. One of these games goes on before Homecoming itself. 16. The new King receives one of these. 17 17. A Queen candidate who plays the flute in the V.H.S. Band. 18. King candidate who drives a black Mustang. 18 19 20. This King candidate knows how to keep a beat.

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