Volume 16 Issue 1

Vienna, IL Vienna High School October 2009

Article by Samantha Daum After 78 years. . . We’re back! and Geoffory Kramp

Vienna football is back after 78 years! The starting defense from left to right: Martin Powell, Jose Ruiz, Ryan Brown, Reedus Maynor, Dylan Kramp, Trae Foster, Colten Krelo, Dillon Hall and in the front, number 72 Austin Woolvertion. Mr. Rude’s history H o m e c o m i n g in the making Court Selected Mr. Rude is a Hall of Fame By Paige Langston coach and one of the few to receive It’s that time of year again! the Ray Eliot Award. Mr. Rude Homecoming is on its way also played two years of Semi-pro and everyone is excited! On football on the Chicago Prontos’ Wednesday, October 22nd the team and he also coached a summer students here at VHS iled in to their of Semi-pro football in Finland. class meetings and selected their The Talon Staff asked Coach Rude 2009-2010 Homecoming Court. a few questions after the irst game. The Freshman attendants are: One that was asked was, “Did Keeley Harper, Carley Childress, the irst Varsity game meet your Dominick Tedeschi and Blake Gray. Continued on page 20 The Sophomores that will be on the court this year are: Kaysn Moore, Kelly Fitzgerald, Kyle Loyd, and Chris Ditterline. Juniors elected are: Emily Horn, Taylor Hoffmann, Brayden Leeds, and Andrew Kirby. Colten Krelo with the defensive tackle. The Queen candidates are: After 78 years of no Varsity where they lost 47-8. The team went Kayla Loyd, Kelsey Harper, Football, our VHS Varsity Eagles on to play the Carmi Bulldogs on our Laeytn Field, and Cassie Martin. are starting it off with a kick. home ield, which we unfortunately The King candidates are: Ethan The varsity team has had a lot of lost, 16-28. Then the team played McGinnis, Shane Carlton, Brandon hard practices to get ready for the the Elverado Falcons. They played Tanner, and Drake Sanders. Black Diamond conference. The Elverado at our home ield. The team has played six games and Eagles went on to beat them 40-14. Homecoming will be held on they have won two of those six. The next game was played at Mr. December 4th, after the Vienna The Eagles’ Football team Rude’s old high school, against the versus Massac home game. The won their irst ever home game Christopher Bearcats, where VHS King and Queen will then be against the Hamilton County lost 39-28. The next Saturday, they crowned by retiring Queen and King, Foxes. The game went into double went on to play the Eldorado Eagles, Allison Bean and Bobby Hoffmann. overtime and the inal score was where they had a phenomenal win; The homecoming dance 30-28. Then they went on to 56-16. The last home game of will be held in the VHS’s old play Fairield at their home ield. the season was against Johnston gym right after coronation. Unfortunately, they lost that game City where VHS lost 16-36. The Homecoming issue of The 45-0. That game was a tough game The inal game wrapping Talon will highlight all aspects of for them. It was only their second up an excellent irst season Homecoming week, the candidates, Conference game of the season. was at Carterville High School, and all the attendants. So be on Next, they went to Sesser-Valier the inal score was 41-00. Trae Foster out to catch a pass. to play their 3rd game of the season the lookout for this amazing issue! Page 2 The Talon October 2009 VHS Beta Club kicks off the year Page by Tyler Harner After the great success from ey raised will be given to VHS Beta last year’s State Senior Club to use for state convention. Beta Club convention, the Vienna As far as activities go, Octo- High School Beta Club is prepping ber is the month for the VHS Beta and practicing harder than ever for Club coat drive, as well as prepar- this year’s upcoming state con- ing goodie bags for the VHS main- vention and national convention. tenance workers and bus drivers. In addition, Mrs. Barbara Will- Also, some upcoming events Henn accepted the role as the new include: A canned food drive, Beta Club co-sponsor to accompany writing letters to area residents Mrs. Leslie Bradley. Mrs. Bradley who are enlisted in the armed is the VHS Beta Club head spon- forces, sponsoring kids for Christ- sor and the Senior Beta Club Illi- mas, and collecting toiletry items nois State sponsor. Mrs. Will-Henn for residents at Autumn Ridge. will help Mrs. Bradley with fund- This year’s VHS Beta Club of- raisers and other activities that the icers have decided to conduct at VHS Beta Club will be involved in. least one service project a month. Last year at the national Beta Although some projects may be Club convention, held in Orlando very lengthy, most of them will be FL, in June 2009, Mrs. Bradley affordable for any of the students. was unable to attend due to a prior Other projects could be handled engagement. As a result of this, with a donation of supplies and/or Mrs. Will-Henn courageously vol- money, but will require less time unteered herself to help out in any- and expense from the students. way she could, not knowing that Mrs. Bradley gave some moti- she would be the sole sponsor for vational comments for the incom- VHS at the national convention. ing freshman that are planning on As for the Betas that went to joining the VHS Beta Club. Mrs. VHS Beta Club sells jewelry at Vienna Fall Festival. Pictured above are Beta Club nationals last year, they are very Bradley said, “For the incoming members Austin Bain and Joe Myers. grateful to her and the other chap- freshman, I hope they remem- erones because without them, at- ber that irst impressions really and more and more scholarship didate that is running for ofice at tending the national convention do count. It’s the freshmen who applications are asking students the state and national convention, would not have been possible. participate early on that I look to about how much volunteer work must prepare a skit and a speech This year the VHS Beta Club later to be leaders in making deci- they did through high school. The to persuade Betas to vote for them. has not decided on any fund-raisers sions and moving our club ahead.” freshmen need to be aware of that Maggie’s theme this year is yet. However, the Beta Boosters are Mrs. Bradley went on to say, and to think ahead to their senior “Vote Maggie Cox – Beta Outta the sponsoring a Halloween dance on “Our Beta Club does a lot of good year when they are competing Box.” Her skit is based on the Dis- Oct. 30 from 7-10 p.m. and the mon- service work in our community against their classmates for schol- ney Playhouse show, Out of the Box. arships and other recognition.” While Drake is still serving This year’s Illinois State Beta his term, he and the other Illinois Convention is going to be held in state oficers have proposed a Springield IL, on March 22-23. Beta Club state wide food drive. Any student who is a member and Local oficers have agreed to has completed 20 service hours help in any way they can to make is eligible to attend state con- this proposal become a reality. vention. By attending state con- The VHS Beta Club will bring vention, a Beta is automatically two canned food items per member eligible to attend national con- attending, and these will be donated vention if we attend as a school. to a Springield area food bank. The Some activities that Betas state oficers are also working to ar- participated in last years all state range a time at convention for Betas convention included competing in to write a short letter or note to send academic competitions, including: to a serviceman or hospital patient. Math, English, Spanish, Geography, Mrs. Bradley was sworn in as and many others. The VHS Beta the Illinois Beta Club State Spon- Club is in the initial planning stag- sor at last year’s state convention. es for the group talent, the candi- Mrs. Bradley explained her feel- date skit, and electronic scrapbook. ings on her new Beta Club posi- At last year’s Illinois State tion. She said, “I am not at all Beta convention, Drake Sand- nervous about the responsibilities ers ran for and obtained the title of being Senior Beta Club State of Illinois Beta Club state sec- Sponsor. I just completed a two retary. This year, Drake will be year term as the Junior Beta Club passing the state secretary title State Sponsor so I have that experi- on to the next worthy candidate. ence to fall back on. I also went to All the proit made from the Beta booth at the Johnson County October Fall Festival is Hoping that she will be elect- State Sponsor training in Spartan- going toward costs for state and nation Beta conventions. Picture above are Beta Club members Joe Myers, Maggie Cox, and Sarah Cain. ed in this position is VHS junior, burg, SC on September 27, 2009.” Maggie Cox. Each year, every can- Page 3 The Talon October 2009 Cross Country members advance to State Talon Staf Page by Sarah Nelson 2009-2010 Editor-in-Chief Paige Langston Assistant Editor Maggie Bradley Book Keeper Sarah Nelson Advisor Mrs. Joan Clayton

Staf Senior Owen Webb advances to State in Cross Country! Tyler Harner Jessica McMahon Cross Country girls team advanced to State. Runners were: Top Ashley Dunn row: Emily Anderson, Hannah McGinnis, Hayleigh Mullins. Bottom Jared Johnson Row: Katelyn Mullins, and Taylor Hoffmann. Kelly Fitzgerald Stormi Crippen 2009 - 2010 Class Officers Kari Robertson Elizabeth Korb Tyler Russell Joe Meyers Chelsie Racey Geoffory Kramp

Vienna High School 601 N. 1st Street Vienna, IL 62995 Phone (618) 658-3011 [email protected] Senior class Oficers L to R: Secretary: Edwuardo Blanco, President: Ethan McGinnis, Vice President: The Vienna High School Dashia Marr Talon is a publication of the Desktop Publishing Class. Unless otherwise stated, all articles and writings featured are the work of the students in the class. If you would like your ad to appear in The Talon, contact Joan Clayton at 658-4461 x218.

The Talon is on the web at www.viennahighschool.com/ newspaper Top 13 things to love about Halloween 13. Carving Pumpkins 12. BOO!... Scaring people Junior class oficers L to R: Vice President: Markus Stram, 11. Playing pranks on your friends Secretary: Maggie Cox, President: Brayden Leeds 10. Staying out late 9. Decorating your house 8. Passing out candy 7. Only time you can take candy Sophomore class oficers top to from strangers bottom: Secretary: Heather Nance, 6. Hay rides President: Kyle Loyd, and Vice 5. Haunted houses President: Eddie Bottelo 4. It’s the one day out of the year that you can dress up as someone you’re not Freshman Class Oficers L to R: Vice President: 3. Going Trick-or-Treating Anastaia Austin, President: Dominick Tedeschi, 2. Watching scary movies and Secretary: Brandi McCuan 1. FREE CANDY!!! Page 4 The Talon October 2009 VHS welcomes new faculty and staff By Kari Robertson

Mr. Drew Lawrence is the new Math, Key- Mr. Cory Waters is the new P. E. and Physi- Mrs. Cindy Webb is the new bookkeeper in boarding, Accounting I and II, and Business cal Science teacher. He went to college at Black- the Superintendent’s ofice. Mrs. Webb worked Technology and Concepts teacher. Before com- burn and also at Western Governor’s University. at VHS in the principal’s ofice from 2004- ing to VHS, he taught at Shawnee High School. He majored in Biology and Secondary Educa- 2007. He attended college at Murray State for his tion. Mrs. Webb attended high school in Gallatin Bachelor’s degree in Finance and is currently Mr. Waters loves VHS. The best part for him County and college at Southeastern Illinois Col- attending University for his is getting fed; he loves the cafeteria food. lege in Harrisburg. Master’s degree in Workforce Education and Mr. Waters grew up in Tunnel Hill, and Mrs. Webb said that she loved being a high Development. played high school for Mr. Hight. school student. Her favorite part was being in Mr. Lawrence decided to be a teacher be- When asked if he thought he could beat Mr. every club and activity that was available. Some cause he wanted “the chance to have a positive Hight in a basketball game Mr. Waters answered, of the clubs she was involved in include: vol- inluence on today’s youth.” The Talon asked “Yes, as long as it is not a shooting contest.” leyball, , band, school plays, FHA, what Mr. Lawrence was most nervous about on Mr. Waters did not always want to be a and FBLA. the irst day of school. He answered, “I was ner- teacher. He said, “I didn’t decide to go into the Mrs. Webb enjoys working at VHS. She vous about the kind of students I would have in teaching profession until I started coaching and said her favorite part is, “Counting money! Also my classes.” Mr. Lawrence said, “I am thank- working with kids.” getting into the athletic events for FREE!! Go ful to have very good students in my classes so Overall, Mr. Waters’ students enjoy his Eagles!” far.” classes. One student said, “Even though he is Some of her hobbies outside of school in- His favorite part of being a high school stu- new and young, he teaches things in a way we clude reading and going to all the school events dent was being challenged in certain classes and can understand, and he is respectful.” her children are involved in. playing basketball. Mr. Waters has been married for four years Mrs. Webb is married and has three children: Mr. Lawrence is married and is expecting and has two children, Jacob and Jenna. Morgan, Dominick, and Annabeth. She also has his irst child in November. a dog, Ginger, which is a wirefox terrier. Fore! Look out for the new coaches By Stormi Crippen

Vienna High School added two new coaches. stated, “They are a lot of fun.” He hopes that we Mr. and Mrs. Palmer have joined the golf team! can put Vienna on the map in the World of Golf. The team needed someone to coach and Mr. Both Mr. and Mrs. Palmer would say they love Palmer was interested. He said, “I coached in to continue coaching golf. 2002 and 2003 and was very excited to get back They average about three games a week but into coaching again.” with the boys and girls combined they can have Mrs. Palmer’s story is a little different than a match everyday. There are eleven boys and his. She said, “My husband was going to coach, ive girls. so I decided I would help him coach the girls. The golf team is not all that different this They are a great group of kids and I knew it year than last year. Mr. Palmer strives to teach would be fun.” the game to his players. “Golf is a very old Neither Mr. nor Mrs. Palmer played golf game, rich in tradition, with a strong history in high school, but they both have plenty of that demands things like honor, respect, and experience in the sport. Mrs. Palmer used to discipline,” Mr. Palmer stated. work at the golf course and played quite a bit, Mr. Palmer did not play golf in high school; while Mr. Palmer was a student of the game. instead, he said, “I was a big ugly football player He stated, “Golf is a very interesting game to and did not start playing until my 20’s.” master, which I ind very challenging.” Mr. Palmer clearly loves coaching the team The golf season is well underway, but with and stated “I would like to thank my assistant the loss of the senior players from last year, the coach for volunteering her valuable time to help golf team is not as powerful. Yet, the team is with the girl’s program.” just starting out and has a lot of promise. Freshman golf team member Keeley Harper For some of the seniors, this is their irst year said, “We had a lot of new girls and guys join goling, and makes them inexperienced, but they the team and for just starting out we did pretty are all learning and improving each day. good and tried our hardest.” Mr. and Mrs. Palmer are the new golf coaches at VHS. Mr. Palmer enjoys coaching the students. He Page 5 The Talon October 2009 VHS 09-10 Pep Club Oficers By Jessica McMahon

Pictured above are the Pep Club oficers. Back row: Chris Ditterline, Clayton Smith, Drake Sanders, Shane Carlton, Taylor Hoffman, Markus Stram, Brayden Leeds, Ehren Kirby. Middle row: Katelynn Mullins, Kelsey Harper, Jessica McMahon, Kelly Fitzgerald, Bryan West. Front Row: Carley Childress, Brandi McCuan, Keeley Harper, and Annastasia Austin. The Pep club is sponsored by Mrs. Palmer. VHS 09-10 FCCLA Club Oficers

The students above are the FCCLA club oficers. Back row: Anna Allen, Heather Nance, Brittany Warield. Middle row: Clayton Smith, Jessica McMahon, Carolyn Story. Front row: Clarissa Dearden-Court, Cassie Martin, and Brittany Dixon. FCCLA is sponsored by Mrs. McGinnis. Page 6 The Talon October 2009 Art Club competes in HGS Sidewalk Chalk Competition By Joe Myers

Christina Faith, Ethan McGinnis, Melanie Oliver, and Nicole Howell’s chalk art.

Mr. Palmer, Art Club sponsor VHS Art Club has enjoyed a third year at the Harrisburg Grade School Sidewalk Chalk Art Competition. The Art Club, unfortunately, did not Chelsie Racey, Sarena Kotter, Aliceann Kotter, and Rebekah Waller’s chalk art. enjoy a third victory. Despite the four team’s best efforts, VHS didn’t place. VHS does, however, hold the irst place trophies from the previous two years that the competition has been held. The winning teams were: Third place: Goreville, Second place: Cob- Emily Horn, Clayton Smith, Braydon Leeds, and Brandon Tanner’s chalk art. den, First place: Anna/ Jonesboro, and the new award, Teacher’s Fa- vorite, also went to Anna/ Jonesboro. Vienna Art club is still in good spirits and looks forward to next year. Chel- sie Racey, a sidewalk chalker, com- mented, “Everyone is so creative and it is a blast to do chalk art and it’s a Joe Myers, Jani Murrie, Elizabeth Korb, and Harley Youtzy’s chalk art. lot of fun.” The Marching Eagles begin their parade season By Chelsie Racey always come just short of irst The VHS band is planning berFest. And then, the band’s The Vienna Marching Ea- place for the past few years, on participating in ive pa- favorite, the Halloween parade gles step in line and in time to- but they are hopeful about this rades this year. The irst that in Christopher. Finally, they will wards another exciting parade season. They’ve been work- they competed in was the Anna wrap up the season with Deer season. With a new style, they ing hard, learning new ways Jonesboro Homecoming Parade Festival parade in Golconda. are hoping to place irst in every to march. Mr Newbold, VHS in which they received second With shining instru- parade they compete in. “We band instructor, says that for place. They won irst place in ments and bright smiles the have a really cool routine and him, the best thing is “watching their second performance at the VHS band will march on everyone sounds awesome,” everything fall into place and Wonder Water parade in Creal the path towards victory. says Rebecca Waller, a lautist. be executed perfectly and see- Springs. The third parade was The band seems to have ing all the hard work pay off.” the October parade, The Octo-

The band marches onto the ield to begin their performance as Goreville’s band The band plays their irst song, The Final Countdowns at the last Eagles foot- leaves after inishing their ield show at the new Vienna ield. ball of the year. Page 7 The Talon October 2009 2009 Yearbook Dance was a hit Page by Jessica McMahon & Elizabeth Korb

Mr. D. Hill keeping his eye out for mischief. Andrew Kirby reading his newly signed yearbook. Freshmen Jessica McCabe, Sprite Pierce, Maria Hill, and Tiffany Wiltermood having a blast at the yearbook dance.

Harley Youtzy and Isaac Rogers having fun signing their new yearbooks at the dance. Mr. Palmer and Reedus Maynor looking ly with their hats on.

Graduate, Jacob Langston, looking at Courtney Bigham, Taylor Jackson, and Bree Dunn giv- Drake Sanders looking cool at the yearbook his last yearbook from VHS. ing a thumbs up to the camera. dance.

Ehren Kirby smiling and Clayton Wright hissing at the camera. Laeytn Field and Cain and Chase Taylor signing each others yearbooks. Page 8 The Talon October 2009 Do you have what it takes to be in Mrs. Reichert’s nursing class? Page by Kelly Fitzgerald Do you think you have what view nursing home, running “This class has been the best Mrs. Reichert explains, “In or- it takes to be in Mrs. Reichert’s two Red Cross Blood Drives, experience of my life.” der to reach these requirements, nursing class? It’s not only a great and going to the Human Ca- The students in nursing can you must be dedicated, motivated, honor, but a challenge to be ac- daver lab in the spring. get their certiied nurse assis- mature, and very responsible.” cepted and succeed in her class. Ideally, a student should take tant (C.N.A.) In high school and VHS nursing is a shared pro- The students in this class the class Orientation to Health Oc- can knock out a class that they gram with Goreville, as they are taught how to take people’s cupation as a Sophomore or Junior would have to take in college. don’t have a nursing program, blood pressure, temperature, but it’s not required. They must To get their C.N.A., students but they believe that they will pulse, and how to properly take be a Senior, have good grades, have to complete 65 clinical hours, start their own class next year. care for the residents and patients acquire good study ethics, and be competent in 21 nursing skills, There is a lot of studying re- that are unable to take care of also have good attendance re- not miss more than 8 days of school quired in this class. Students in themselves cords to be in this class. that year, have a B average, and pass this class must read, study, and This class is involved in ac- Shane Carlton, a Senior the inal federal competency exam memorize medical terms as well tivities such as going to the Hill- enrolled in this class, said, set forth by the I.D.P.H. Program. as healthcare and nursing con- cepts. They must then apply this knowledge in the clinical setting.

Jose Botello smiles as Laeytn Field takes his blood pressure. Taking blood pres- sure is just one of the many things that Vienna High School nursing students learn.

Pictured above is Kelsey Harper making a bed. Students that go to Hillview nursing home have to learn how to properly make their patient’s bed.

Shane Carlton washes his hands, an im- portant factor for working in healthcare.

The nursing class had a guest speaker, former VHS student that took the C.N.A. class in high school, Shannon Muckle (far left). She is a student at Shawnee Community College and spoke about hospital acquired infections and infection control practices. Ashley Schultz demonstrates how to put Left row: Ashlyn Zaranti and Laeytn Field. Middle row: Rachel Robertson (Goreville on a sterile gown and Mrs. Reichert helps student), Ashley Schultz, Kayla Loyd, and Dylan Kramp. Right row: Dashia Wathen, Kelsey Harper happily checks Kayla her put it on correctly. Shane Carlton, Jose Botello, and Mitch Anderson. Loyd’s heartbeat. Checking someone’s heartbeat is a skill that these students have to obtain to get their C.N.A.

Dylan Kramp takes a blood pressure reading during Mrs. Reichert’s nursing The VHS nursing class from left to right. Back row: Laeytn Field, Brittany Hand, Kayla Loyd, Jessica Ford, Ashley Schultz. Mid- class. dle row: Hayleigh Mullins, Tori Bundren, Katelynn Mullins, Kelsey Harper, Ashlyn Zaranti, Christina Nelson, Dashia Wathen. Front row: Jose Botello, Shane Carlton, Drake Sanders, Mrs. Reichert, Dylan Kramp, Ryan Meyers, Mitch Anderson. Page 9 The Talon October 2009 Mrs. Will’s class gets cellular Page by Maggie Bradley and Paige Langston

Mrs. Will-Henn’s 4th block Anatomy class with their very own models of the human body’s cell. In order from left to right; Back-row: Jessica Ford, Anna Allen, Sara Jennings, Shane Carlton, Dylan Kramp, Jose Botello, Ryan Meyers, Dashia Wathen, Christina Nelson, and Tori Bundren. Middle-row: Ashlyn Zaranti, Ashley Schultz, Laura Botello, Kelsey Harper, Drake Sanders, Mitch Anderson, Melanie Oliver, Laeytn Field, and Brittany Hand. Front-row: Hayleigh Mullins and Kayla Loyd. What an amazing way to look at goes on in the body are only a few The Making of an Edible Cell cells from Mrs. Will-Henn and her things that the Anatomy class has to classes point of view! Mrs.Will- offer, but learning about the body 1. Empty Cup. (Represents the Henn and her class made edible has many things that are hard to re- plasma membrane) cells to get a new concept of what member, so Mrs. Will-Henn has tak- cells are really like. Mrs. Will-Henn en a different approach to learning. 2. Gum balls. (Nucleus) was asked why she had her stu- Rather than just lecturing, Mrs. dents make edible cells, she said, “I Will-Henn said, “I prefer hands 3. Gum ball + Fruit Roll Up. thought it would give the students on, but ind that in order to com- (Smooth and Rough Endoplasmic a chance to have a life size repre- pletely understand there must be Reticulum) sentation of a microscope concept.” an element of explanation through Learning about cells and what lecture and interactive discussion.” 4. Red and Green Sprinkles (Ribo- somes) The inished model of the amazing Edible Cell. 5. Jelly Beans. (Mitochondria)

6. Marshmallows. (Peroxisomes)

7. Gushers. (Lysosome)

8. Colored Sprinkles. (Centro- somes and cellular ibers and microtubules)

9. Jello. (Cytosol)

10. Cells in refrigerator for setting Mrs. Will-Henn and Katelyn Mullins digging into their cells. Kelsey Harper models her edible cell.

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Residential Wiring P.O. Box 431 Vienna, IL 62995 Johnson County Courthouse 618-658-9774 PO Box 1257 Scott Wright Vienna, IL 62995 Phone: (618) 658-9318 Fax: (618) 658-9339 Page 10 The Talon October 2009 season curves to an end By Kelly Fitzgerald Improvement. This is what team to never give up and have of quality time together dur- In the beginning, the Lady this year’s volleyball team has led them to a higher level of ing the games and practices. Eagles got off to a slow start but shown throughout the season. playing. “The teams are tough The VHS superintendent, they grew to be a competitive As a three year team, the Lady and the road trips are long,” said Mr. Moreland, came to help the team. With their Senior support, Eagles have competed against Chris Holhubner. He explains that Lady Eagles with inspiration and they have become contenders challenging teams in the Black the team needs to work on their knowledge. He coached volley- in the Black Diamond Confer- Diamond Conference and have passing but overall has a posi- ball for ten years and helped ence and with half of their var- proven themselves just as good. tive attitude toward the game. the team start a new rotation. sity starters as underclassmen, Coaches Chris and Sarah As husband and wife, Sarah The players and coaches highly they look to improve towards Holhubner have encouraged the and Chris get to spend a lot appreciate his help and advice. a better and brighter future.

The VHS 2009 volleyball team from left to right. Back Row: Elizabeth Korb, Montana Craig, Jenna Edwards, Brooke Childress, Marissa Ross, Pyola Doroscan. Middle Row: Emily Horn, Nicole Howell, Harley Youtzy, Marley Ayyad, Kelly Fitzgerald, Victoria Pearl, Christa Evers. Front Row: Jani Murrie, Dashia Marr, Sara Jennings, Hannah Little. Mott Excavating Morris and Danell Mott P.O. Box 613 Vienna IL, 62995 Home: (618) 652-2605 Cell: (618) 771-2692 Fax: (618) 658-3214

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Students in the SCC production of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory pictured above are: Kirsten Trambley, Andrew Williams, Vanessa Canada, and Alison Conroy. The new Driver’s Ed. car; a 2009 Ford Focus.

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What’s a song that describes the What’s a song that describes the What’s a song that describes What’s a song that describes the type of person you are? type of person you are? the type of person you are? type of person you are? “I’ve Got Joy” It’s a song sang by “Country Boy Can Survive” “The way I Am” by Ingrid Mi- “Country Boy Can Survive”, a church group. It describes me What is the best thing about be- chaelson. I am not sure it explains because I am a country boy, I’ve best because I have a lot of joy. ing a senior? me really good, but it kind of does lived in the country all my life and What is the best thing about be- It’s my last year so I get to take it because one line says “If you are know how to take care of myself, ing a senior? easy. chilly, here take my sweater...” I with food mostly. Just being able to do cool things What event do you look forward am most of the time a giving per- What is the best thing about be- and hang out with some of my to this year? son, so it works. ing a senior? friends like Brittany and Sara. Graduation, so I can move on. What is the best thing about be- You’re the high class person, you What event do you look forward If you could pick the one thing ing a senior? know what it was like when you to this year? that’s changed the most about One of the best things for me is are freshman, sophomore or even Homecoming and Sectional track you in the past 4 years, what knowing who the teachers are, a junior, and you set the standards meet. would it be? knowing my way around and hav- for the other classes. If you could pick the one thing Me. I’ve learned not to stress over ing the seniority. What event do you look forward that’s changed the most about a lot of things and take it easy. What event do you look forward to this year? you in the past 4 years, what What teacher has inspired you to this year? Prom because it’s the time of the would it be? the most? Homecoming week because it’s a year when you get to dress fancy The way I look, I wore glasses my Rick Reichert, he’s the best at lot of fun, the dressing up, watch- and go out and have fun. freshman year. what he did. ing the skits, lip syncs, and seeing who gets king and queen, and so on. Senior Spotlights continued on Page 16 Phone: (618) 658-3191 Fax: (618) 658-5007

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What do you like best about VHS? What do you like best about VHS? What do you like best about VHS? The teachers, classes and classmates. I would have to say our school spirit, I love the orange and blue colors! What do you like least about VHS? everyone gets so involved. What do you like least about VHS? How long the classes are, because it’s hard What do you like least about VHS? All the drama. I absolutely cant stand it! to concentrate on one subject for such a DRAMA without a doubt. It just gets so old What is your favorite class this year? long time. and annoying. P.E. because of all the people that are in it! What is your favorite class this year? What is your favorite class this year? What are four words that describe Introduction to Agriculture Spanish. I love all the great stories Mrs. you? What are four words that describe Cochran tells us about her kids. Its just the Super-duper amazingly awesome! you? best class ever! What is the one thing you couldn’t Shy, funny, outgoing, and a country girl. What are four words that describe live without? What is the one thing you couldn’t you? Air! Because I would die without it! live without? Crazy, fun, intelligent, and beautiful. If you could choose the teacher you My phone, it’s the best thing ever, because What is the one thing you couldn’t are most like, who would it be? I can keep in touch with my friends. live without? Either Mr. Hight or Mr. D. Hill because If you could choose the teacher you My amazing friends and family of course! they’re super fun. are most like, who would it be? They mean the world to me. It would be Mr. Fairless because we both If you could choose the teacher you like agriculture things. are most like, who would it be? Mrs. Cochran because I tell it like it is. . Rusty’s Home Center

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What do you like best about VHS? What do you like best about VHS? What do you like best about VHS? Being able to go out to lunch. I can hang I was home schooled for awhile and VHS My friends. with my friends and have a good time. was willing to open up their arms and help What do you like least about VHS? What do you like least about VHS? me. The part of it being that it’s school. I don’t like all the drama, there seems to What do you like least about VHS? What is your favorite class this year? be a lot of it here. Homework, peer pressure, and drama. P.E because most of my friends are in it. What is your favorite class this year? What is your favorite class this year? What are four words that describe Probably P.E. because you don’t have to P.E because I love running, sports, and you? think that much and volley is really hunting. I’m outside all the time because I Handsome, (that’s what my mom tells me), fun. love it. tall, athletic, and funny. What are four words that describe What are four words that describe What is the one thing you couldn’t you? you? live without? Athletic, fun, funny, and relaxed. Outgoing, funny, awesome and country. Basketball because I love to play it. What is the one thing you couldn’t What is the one thing you couldn’t If you could choose the teacher you live without? live without? are most like, who would you choose? My friends and family because they sup- My family, friends, and girlfriend. Mr. Hight because we’re both cool. I’m way port me and I couldn’t live without them. If you could choose the teacher you cooler than him though. If you could choose the teacher you are most like, who would you choose? are most like, who would you choose? Mr. Waters because he’s like a drill ser- I’d say Mr. D. Hill because he is pretty geant and he talks like one. funny and jokes around a lot and that’s pretty much what I do. Dahncke Pharmacy Free Daily Delivery in Vienna Jon A. Simmons 803 1/2 North 1st St. Auctioneer Vienna, IL 62995

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Do you participate in any Do you participate in any Do you participate in any Do you participate in any sports or school activities? sports or school activities? sports or school activities? sports or school activities? Basketball, , and Rodeo Yes, I played golf this year. Yes, I play basketball, golf, I’m Volleyball and cheerleading. Do you own any pets? Do you own any pets? on the dance team and also Do you own any pets? Two dogs, Scrufles and Duke, I have two horses and a dog. part of the student council. Yes, my little chihuahua Angel. and my cat Snowball. Where would we be able to Do you own any pets? Where would we be able to Where would we be able to ind you at lunch? Two cats. ind you at lunch? ind you at lunch? Second table away from the Where would we be able to Probably at Dairy Queen or at Dairy Queen huge windows in the commons. ind you at lunch? home. If you could be a super If you could be a super If not at school, usually D.Q. If you could be a super hero, who would you be? hero, who would you be? and Thursdays I go to Dolly’s. hero, who would you be? Spiderman, because he shoots Captain America If you could be a super A shapeshifter because they spiderwebs. Who could you be caught hero, who would you be? can do just about anything. Who could you be caught hanging out with the most? Miss Marvel, because she Who could you be caught hanging out with the most? Jake Stroud, Greg Brooks, Sean has pretty much every super hanging out with the most? Ryan Myers Penrod, and all the other weir- power! My best friend and boyfriend dos I talk to. Who could you be caught Dennis Watts. hanging out with the most?

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Robin Harper-Whitehead Johnson County Clerk Page 16 The Talon October 2009 Flu season is here. . . and so is H1N1 By Chelsie Racey H1N1, also known as ered that it actually came from person can be contagious with son can be contagious with Swine Flu, has been the cause European pigs and Asian birds. the lu for a whole day with- the lu for a whole day with- of many worries around the The lu season actually starts out showing any symptoms. out showing any symptoms. United States since last year. in early November and ends in You might be thinking “I’m Maybe one day, scientists But should we really be wor- late April. But, of course, there young, I’m healthy, and I’m not will igure out a way to elimi- ried? The answer in yes. are always exceptions. It is, scared by any pig lu.” And you nate those viruses and we won’t The Swine Flue is just like the however, possible to catch it might be right. But just in case, have to take anymore of those regular lu, except it’s a different before and after those months. there are some precautions nasty, painful shots. And maybe, strand. There are many different One known fact about Swine that might be wise to take. Af- just maybe, pigs will stop lying. strands of the lu virus, that’s why Flu is that you need to be near a ter all, no one likes to be sick. Until then though, we’re those nasty lu shots are recom- person who has it before you can H1N1 is spread by the virus stuck with having to deal mended each year. The virus catch it. The most likely places reaching your nose, mouth, or with the lu and all of it’s was originally thought to have of catching it are in places with eyes. By washing your hands, symptoms and ailments. come from our North American a lot of people, such as school, people, such as school, foot- pigs, but scientists have discov- football games, or church. A ball games, or church. A per-

SEnIOR SPOTLIgHTS COnTInuED FROM PAgE 15.

DyLAn KRAMP KALEIgH gRAnT What teacher has inspired If you could pick the one What would be the title to What teacher has inspired you the most? thing that’s changed the a movie about your life? you the most? The question should be what most about you in the past “Kaleigh,” because it would be Mr. Rude because he showed teacher hasn’t inspired me? 4 years, what would it be? a movie about my life, and also me that you shouldn’t stop when What would be the title to a My conidence, because because I don’t really have a the going gets tough but give it movie about your life? when you are a freshman or better idea your best (100% mostly) and “The Life of Dylan,” because its sophomore you don’t really keep moving. about me. know much, and are kind of AuSTIn MEDLEy What would be the title to a afraid. movie about your life? JACOB ROSS If you could pick the one What teacher has inspired “Crazy Life” because my life has What would be the title to thing that’s changed the you the most? been crazy and messed up, but a movie about your life? most about you in the past Mrs. Guest, Mr. Jones, Mrs. if it wasn’t for that I wouldn’t be “Jerimiah Johnson,” Its about 4 years, what would it be? Bradley and Mrs. Holhubner, the person I am today. hunting and ishing and I love Football, because it got me they all have helped me in to hunt. into shape. some way. Lawrence & SAM’S Bean Insurance Highway 45 North Vienna, IL “Contact us for all your John Huckelberry insurance needs” Tax Service

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Ever wonder what VHS would be like Simpsonized? Well the Talon Staff found out!

Ashley Dunn is a 17 year-old Senior 16 year-old Chelsie Racey is a Junior Elizabeth Korb is a 15 year-old Sophomore who likes to draw, listen to music, who likes making things, music, and who is sometimes called Korbie and swim, and hang out with Anthony. competing in anything art related. likes to read and play volleyball.

Geoffory Kramp, is 16 year-old Mrs. Clayton is our wonderful advisor for Jared Johnson is a 14 year-old Freshman, Sophomore who enjoys football, our Talon Staff. She enjoys geocaching who likes progressive rock, Photoshop track, and being a class clown. and many other outside activities. (since he is a Photoshop master), and drums. This -N- That Flower and Gift Shop (618) 658-9776

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Jessica McMahon is a 15 year-old Joe Myers is a 15 year-old Sophomore who Kari Robertson is a 15 year-old Sophomore Sophomore who enjoys basketball and enjoys art and Halo and is notoriously lirty. who enjoys hanging out with friends and cheerleading. Her nickname is Jessers. listening to music. Her nickname is Kar-Bear.

Maggie Bradley is a 16 year-old Kaylee Knight is a 17 year-old Junior who enjoys Kelly Fitzgerald is a 15 year-old Sophomore who enjoys cheerleading hanging out with her friends. Her nickname is B.G. Sophomore who enjoys sports and riding horses. Her nickname is Kellbell. and hunting. Her nickname is Maggatha.

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Sarah Nelson is a 14 year-old Freshman Paige Langston is a 16 year-old Stormi Crippen is a 17 year-old Senior who enjoys softball and listening Junior who enjoys cheerleading and who enjoys reading and listening to music. Her nickname is Freshie. volleyball. Her nickname is Paiger. to music. Her nickname is Steamer.

Tyler Harner is a 15 year-old Sophomore Tyler Russell is a 15 year-old Samantha Dawn is a 16 year-old who enjoys basketball, hunting and eating. Sophomore who enjoys hunting, and Junior who enjoys cheerleading. playing sports. His nickname is Russkels.

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Wetherell Danell L Mott Johnson County Supervisor of Assessments Dentistry Ofice Located in Courthouse Annex Business 805 N. 1st Street 658-8010 Vienna, IL Residence 658-2605 658-8361 Fax 658-4209 Have a safe and prosperous year! Page 20 The Talon October 2009 Top 20 ways to tell you are short! By Stormi Crippen 1. When you get knocked down in the top shelf in your locker. straight ahead in the hallway all you the hallway by a freshman. 8. When your chair is as see is everyone’s backside. 2. When the jean size ‘short’ is still high as it will go and you 14. When you stand up in your car too long on you. still can’t reach and your head does not touch the 3. When a freshman reaches the computer. ceiling. over you in the condiment line 9. When you 15. You can it in an average sized at lunch. need a step- suitcase. 4. When the kid’s you have ping stool to 16. Your friends are looking around gone to school with for three open your locker. and calling your name and you’re years still ask you if you are a fresh- 10. When the student standing right in front of them. man. body can look over 17. You end up at the front of every 5. When you hem up your gradua- you in the hallway. group photo. tion gown and you still trip over it 11. When your t-shirts 18. You can sleep on a two seater at graduation. looks like dresses. sofa without getting a kink in your 6. When you walk into senior Eng- 12. When the bottom neck. lish and Mrs. Bradley asks you if you of your pants cover 19. You’re 18 and don’t meet the are looking for Mr. Hill. your shoes. height requirements at the fair. 7. When you are too short to reach 13.When you look 20. You get carded at the movies. Continued from page 1 expectations?” He replied, “It met them as far as getting a win, and it was a major ac- complishment.” When asked, “Do you have high hopes for the team this year?” Coach Rude replied, “Yes, but we have to be re- alistic. You won’t ind a team that started like we did and have a winning season.” With that being said and their season done and over, it could be implied that the boys lived up to their expectations. Even if they didn’t make it to playoffs or have a winning season, they are off to a great start! As stated by coach Rude, “Other kids have the experience that we don’t.” So to keep the boys inspired he informs them to “play as hard as they can, learn from their mistakes and the chips will all fall into play.” Coach Rude encouraging the football players to hustle and excecute the play correctly. J.W. Reynolds Memorials Bailey

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Sara Jennings and her attempt on the hardest side of the wall. The rock wall this year was brought by the U.S. Army. The wall was brought early this year, in the irst semster rather than the second. Participating in climbing the rock wall are the students of Mrs. Palmer’s P.E. class and Ms. Sherwood’s P.E. class. If you haven’t climbed the rock wall yet, you should participate in the years to come. This is an experience that is exhilarating and adrenaline rushing. You use muscles that you don’t even realize you had before. It pushes you and tests all physical and Ben Yates scaling the second side of the rock wall. mental aspects of your mind and body. If you Jake Stroud on his way up for his irst attempt at want a challenge, this would be one for you. climbing up the wall. The Secret Garden “We Deliver”

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Vienna and Christopher’s Cheerleaders dress for success and come together to help support Breast Cancer awareness by raising money to help breast cancer victims.

On October 2nd, 2009, Chris- over $400 for this cause by sell- topher held their annual Pink-Out. ing T-shirts, long-sleeved shirts, Every year, Christopher High and hoodies. Any donations were School hosts the Breast Cancer also welcome and appreciated. Awareness Fund-Raiser to help sup- After each touchdown, the port the American Cancer Society. cheerleaders of the team that scored This year, they asked Vienna would release pink and white bal- High School to lend a helping hand loons. It was an amazing sight to see. in supporting and raising money According to the American Can- for this amazing event during their cer Society, an estimated amount of home football game. It was a great 40,000 women die from breast can- honor for Vienna when Christo- cer each year. These are women who pher asked us to help raise money. are mothers, sisters, daughters, and VHS and CHS cheerlead- dear friends. Many people know and ing squads together raised over are maybe even related to at least $2,400, with all the proceeds go- one woman with this type of cancer. ing to the American Cancer Soci- Support Breast cancer, so it ety. The VHS cheerleaders raised won’t get the best of your loved ones. Vienna’s cheerleaders pose in their pink breast cancer awareness hoodies. VHS Future Cheer Clinic comes once again to Vienna High School By Maggie Bradley Each year the VHS cheerleaders up October 3rd for the parade. host the Future Cheer Clinic for Sophomore cheerleader Jessica grade school students in surrounding McMahon, who was involved in schools, and this year’s was sure the event, said, “The parade went to have been one of the very best. really well! All the little girls were This year approximately so cute! The loat was amazing too!” 60 girls attended, but this time Junior cheerleader Paige around there was an added Langston said, “We owe a huge bonus: every girl who attended thanks to the parents of the VHS was able to ride on the VHS cheerleaders and also the parents Cheerleading loat in the Johnson of all the girls who attended this County October Fall Festival year’s Future Cheer Clinic. They which was held on October 3rd. made it possible for this cheer VHS Future Cheer Clinic truck pulling the trailer and hauling all the cheerleaders and Nearly 40 girls showed clinic to be the very best ever!” Future cheer clinic girls in the parade on October 3rd. McDonald’s

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