See you at “Meet the News Eagles” on Nov. 12th Page 3 - English IV TheTheThe TalonTalonTalon writes children’s books; David Yandell National Volume 12, Issue 3 Vienna High School November 2005 Delegate VHS students, administrators, and faculty give the Page 4 - Meth Poster winners “Gift of Life” at the Red Cross blood drive Fifty-six pints of blood According to Ms. gave blood to help replen- Erica Farnsworth, Brandon Page 5 - Sgt. April were donated at the Ameri- Reichert, VHS HOSA spon- ish the nation’s blood sup- Cox, Billy Salb, Sierra Clark speaks to FACS can Red Cross blood drive sor and school nurse, the ply,” she stated. Chapman, Alisa Goines, classes sponsored by the VHS nation’s blood supply is criti- Those who presented to Josh Watts, Mr. Reichert, HOSA club on November cally low. “The recent di- donate were: Robby Trigg, Jacob Horn, Steven Lauder- Page 6 - VHS Golf 3, 2005. Students, teach- sasters have put a real strain Adam Brown, Heath dale, Sam Cullison, Brett ers, and administrators do- on our blood supply, and Lovelace, Kristen Rogers, Snider, Brock Ackmann, Page 10 - Spanish Club nated blood to make this donors are needed now Alysha Daly, Nicole Marsh, Martin Favors, Kyle year’s effort a success, and more than ever. I appreci- Daniele Bowles, Tomi Conley, Lauren Smith, Page 11 - VHS Band far surpass the goal of 45 ate all the brave and gener- Gowin, Elizabeth Heather Moran, Ms. Mize, units. ous people of VHS that Stambulski, Kelly Bryant, (continued on p. 13) Page 12 - Pep Club Elects Officers Entertainment Pages 7, 8 & 9 - Spotlights

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Page 14 - Brandy’s Upcoming Movie List Rachel Stewart was one of many students that bravely donated Principal Faye Mize donates blood at the American Red Cross blood at the HOSA sponsored American Red Cross Blood Drive. Blood drives on a regular basis. VHSVHS GetsGets Spooked Spooked on on Halloween Halloween By Julie Farmer The VHS Student and were overwhelmed by It’s fun to see them express dressed as Elton John; and like Gamecube, and make it Council sponsored the an- this year’s response to the their creativity in their cos- Most Extravagant was a into a fashion piece.” nual costume contest in cel- contest. tumes.” three way tie. The Most Richard Morgan, al- ebration of Halloween. Ms. The judges included The judges decided on Extravagant awards went to though not a winner, was Reichert, and Mr. Hight Stu- Mrs. Reichert, Mr. Hight, five categories: Scariest, Sarah Bradshaw, dressed as dressed as a very convinc- dent Council sponsors, co- Dr. Trover, Mrs. Mize, Josh Prettiest, Funniest, Most a wood elf, Keesha ing Zorro. “My costume ordinated the event. Stafford, and VHS Student Original, and Most Extrava- Mattingly, dressed as a pixie, was inspired by my love for Students, teachers, and Council members. gant. and Michelle Akins, dressed Mexican theatre. I got my faculty celebrated Hal- Mr. Hight, one of the The winners for each as a witch. costume at Wal-Mart, loween by dressing up in judges for the contest com- category were: Most Origi- James Ellet, winner of which caters to even the creative and elaborate mented, “I am really happy nal - James Ellet, dressed as Most Original was excited to most sophisticated taste,” costumes, in hopes of with the turnout this year. It Gamecube; Prettiest - win. “I worked pretty hard Richard commented. winning prizes. was nice to see the kids Chrissy Lausier, dressed as on my Gamecube costume. VHS faculty come out and get in the half angel/half devil; Funni- It was fun to be able to take members and staff Halloween spirit. est - Bobby Hoffman, something I love so much, served as judges,

The winners in the Most Extravagant category were Michelle Akins as a witch, Sarah Bradshaw Winner of the funniest category was as a wood elf, and Keesha Mattingly as a pixie. Bobby Hoffman as “Elton John” More Halloween costumes featured on page 2 Page 2 The Talon November 2005 MoreMore Halloween Halloween Spooks Spooks By Kristin Hunter

Editor’s Picks: Corey Bloodworth, Dustin Lammers, Clint Collions, and Creedence Mott

Chrissy Lausier, winner of Prettiest James Ellet, winner of Most Original

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Whitney Newton ...... Editor-in-Chief Julie Farmer...... Managing Editor Kristin Hunter ...... Managing Editor Lacey Penrod ...... Staff Brandy Morgan ...... Staff Teena Harms ...... Staff Mrs. Joan Clayton ...... Advisor

The Vienna High School Talon is a publi- cation of the VHS Desktop Publishing Class. Unless otherwise stated, all articles and writings featured are the work of the students in the class. If you would like Vienna High School your ad to appear in The Talon, contact 601 N. 1st Street Joan Clayton at 658-3011. Vienna, IL 62995 The Talon is on the web at Phone (618)658-3011 www.viennahighschool.com/newspaper www.viennahighschool.com Jamie Vinson, Niki Marsh, & Mrs. McGinnis as Spanish Chefs November 2005 The Talon Page 3 English IV class writes David Yandell named children’s books National Delegate By Julie Farmer Mrs. Guest’s first block senior The students must include a title page year as the Section 25 President for English class created children’s with a title, an illustration, and the the Illinois Association FFA. There- books as a literature-based assign- author’s name. The books had to fore, David was chosen to serve as ment. have at least seven pages. The stu- an official delegate to the 78th Na- The assignment was for the stu- dents needed illustrations and at least tional FFA Convention. He helped to decide the future direction of the dents to create a children’s book de- two sentences on each page. The National FFA Organization. David scribing one of two pieces of litera- illustrations could be hand drawn or is a member of the Vienna FFA Chap- ture they had recently studied. printed from the computer. ter and attended the convention Oc- The students could chose to Mrs. Guest plans to have many tober 23rd through 29th. The Na- write their children’s book on either more activities like these children’s tional FFA Convention was held at Paradise Lost by John Milton or books in her classes. the Kentucky Fair and Expo Center, the Book of Genesis chapters 2 and in Louisville, Kentucky. 3. Closely reflecting the operation The students were told to rec- of the U.S. government, participat- David Yandell was a Gold Finalist ing in the delegate process gives stu- reate the story in a way where chil- at National FFA convention. dren could understand. They were dents the opportunity to experience government in action. The experi- allowed to change the setting of the Congratulations to David Yandell who finished with a gold rating at the ence began this summer, with the story so children could relate to the State Presidents’ Conference in story. National FFA Convention. His Su- pervised Agricultural Experience Washington D.C. During this event, Mrs. Guest is the senior English (SAE) beef production entrepreneur- leadership delegates discussed issues teacher at VHS. “I enjoy the assign- ship won at the state level and was that needed to be addressed at the ment because I think it helps my stu- selected for gold rating at the national convention. Nine of those issues dents understand what they are level. David’s SAE was the best in were forwarded to the full-delegate reading if they break it down in a Illinois, which allowed him to ad- body during the 78th National Con- way where children could under- vance. vention. stand. I really enjoy reading their The top honors went to a mem- At the convention, delegates stories to see the different ways they ber from Colorado who kept records broke into committees, heard testi- mony on the nine issues, and ad- interpret them. I love to see my stu- on cattle and had many aspects of science incorporated in his SAE. He dressed the whole delegate body with dents creativity brought out by fun their findings. The next step is to for- assignments,” Mrs. Guest stated. Julie Farmer reads her children’s used an extensive embryo transfer program and used artificial insemi- ward recommendations to the Na- The requirements for the book based on the Book of Gen- esis chapters 2 and 3 called Holy nation to help his production. tional FFA Board of Directors who children’s books were very specific. Halloween. David Yandell is also serving this will address them in January.

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A Meth Awareness program is in place at VHS. One component of the program was a poster contest. The winners of this contest received awards which were 1st-$100 Best Buy gift card, 2nd-$50 Wal-Mart gift card, and 3rd-$25 Wal-Mart gift card. There were 42 entries overall. Three of those posters were chosen as winners. Pictured above are the winners: (from left to right) 3rd place - Amanda Pirtle, 2nd place - Julie Farmer, and 1st place - Kalie McGinnis. Kalie McGinnis’s poster will also be advanced to the Regional Contest for a $200 prize. Mrs. Reichert and Mr. Hight are coordinating the Meth Awareness program at VHS. Mrs. Reichert said that she was very pleased with the student’s response to the contest. Tanner Construction Edward Jones John D. Tanner Vienna, IL 658-3145 Investments

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Rick Sherri Wiggs Ross 500 E. Vine Street, Vienna, IL (618) 658-9230 Vienna, IL 658-5555 Page 6 The Talon November 2005 Will “Stick To It” Prevail? The Vienna Eagles Golf Massac and experienced a sharp Coach Bremer expressed that passion for the game. This is key to program, which now consists of both pain in his chest. After resting, he she appreciated the freshman boys future success,” she stated. a girls and boys team, finished their played the last two holes of the who stepped up. “I am very The Varsity Boys team consisted season the first week of October match, where he shot at 38. The optimistic about the future because of Travis Crain, Chase Deaton, Josh after participating in the IHSA next morning he was rushed to the I have seen some freshman and Ford, Cody Goins, Daniel Kerley, Regional. hospital and diagnosed with a sophomores who are showing John Obourn, Cory Ross, and “Golf is still a young sport to the collapsed lung. commitment to the program and a Brenden Talmadge. athletics program, as well as new to “I was so saddened for Cody, (continued on page 13) the community as a whole,” stated and I cannot imagine how frustrated Coach Bremer, who is in her first he was. Cody persevered in the year overseeing a planned golf hospital over this situation, just as program. “To be competitive in he perservered on the golf course. IHSA, what is done before August Cody still has a bright golf future if 15 makes the difference.” he chooses that as part of his college This past summer clinics were experience. His grades are good, held to teach entry level skills. “I and with his golf ability he will am pleased to see that so many certainly be recruited to a college young players came out and we have golf program,” stated Coach a bright future if they stick with it,” Bremer. Coach Bremer added. To add to the excitement of the Sticking with it has been a season, another Vienna Eagle player, trouble spot for the Eagles program. Brenden Talmadge, was hit in the Coach Bremer said, “Just being able head with a golf ball during a match to play is not what makes a high with Cobden, Waltonville, and school golf program successful. You Goreville. Brenden was marking his must commit to the team and the ball when another player was hitting expectations of the coach.” from a sand bunker. The ball The Eagles team ran in to lots of deflected from the lip of the trap and Boys Varsity Golf Team pictured (from left to right) front row: Chase Deaton, Daniel Kerley, Cody Goins. Second Row: Travis Crain, Brenden Talmadge, excitement this year. Their only hit Brenden in the head. Brenden John Obourn, Cory Ross & Josh Ford. Senior, Cody Goins was touted to was taken to the hospital to check do very well in the IHSA Regional, out the injury. “This, again, was which was to be held at the Gambit. unfortunate for Brenden and the Just one week before the Vienna team. He was marking his ball as Invitational and two weeks before would anyone. This was just a freak the Regional, Cody was playing at accident,” stated Coach Bremer.

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What is you favorite Thanks- What is your favorite Thanks- What is your favorite Thanks- What is your favorite Thanks- giving food? giving food? giving food? giving food? Pretty much whatever is on the table. My favorite Thanksgiving food is I really look forward to dessert, and My favorite Thanksgiving food is pie. Who is your hero? candied sweet potatoes. then its brownies! I LOVE PIE!!! Jacob Horn, because he has had so Who is your hero? What is your most memorable Who is your hero? many wrecks and is still alive. Plus he My hero is my mom, because she is moment during Thanksgiv- My hero is Mrs. Reichert, because she has 9 toes...sorry 9 1/2 the most remarkable woman I know ing? is awesome and half crazy. What is one thing that not and I love her very very much. Playing some hard-core tackle football What is one thing not many many people know about you? What is one thing not many with the family in my grandma’s people know about you? That I DO love my girlfriend... Niki people know about you? yard. Nothing, I’m pretty much an open Marsh I love my boyfriend Brock more than Who is your hero? book. What is one dream you have anything in the world. Brock Ackmann!!! He spent his What is one dream you have that you want to come true? What is one dream you have millions buying Jacob a prosthetic toe. that you want to come true? I wish all my little short friends would that you want to come true? What is one thing not many The dream that I want to come true, grow. I hope that I have a successful career. people know about you? is that I will be successful in every- What is one accomplishment What is one accomplishment One thing that people do not know thing that I do. of yours that you are most of yours that you are most about me is that I am adopted. What is one accomplishment proud of? proud of? What is one dream you have of yours that you are most I am proud that it is my Senior year. I have the best boyfriend, the best that you want to come true? proud of? friends, and the best family! AND... That if someone gets a low enough The one accomplishment I am most Jamie Vinson is my best friend. score on their ACT, they can park in proud of is that I have been with handicapped parking spots. Garrett for almost a year!!! What is one accomplishment of yours that you are most proud of? I am proud of myself for not failing my classes in high school YET!!!

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What is your favorite Thanksgiving food? What is your favorite Thanksgiving food? What is your favorite Thanksgiving food? I would have to say biscuits and gravy. My favorite Thanksgiving food is mashed Every year my grandma makes homemade Turkey is just a little too dry for my taste potatoes. I like all of the ways potatoes are jello and I never ate it when I was younger. buds. fixed. So when I got older, she put green food What is your most memorable moment Who is your hero? coloring in it and now I crave it all year. during Thanksgiving? Tommy Holtzman, because he is my big What is your most memorable moment Going to my great-grandma’s house. While I Mexican teddy bear!!! during Thanksgiving? was there got to see all of my family. What is one thing not many people know We always have Thanksgiving dinner at my Who is your hero? about you? aunt’s and they had some exercising equip- My hero is my brother, Adam, because I One thing that no one knows about me is ment in the living room. My cousin fell on it couldn’t have made it through grade school that I have a secret obsession with the and had to get stitches. and junior high without him. movie “Dirty Dancing”. Who is your hero? What is one thing not many people know What is one dream you have that you want David Hill, because he always makes me about you? to come true? smile when he gives me hugs with those cute One thing that people do not know about One dream that I have that I want to come little arms. What is one thing not many people know me is that I can be a tomboy. I like hunting, true is...I want an unlimited supply of about you? fishing, and skateboarding, just as much as chocolate and Mountain Dew. I was a cheerleader for two years in grade the next guy. school. Obviously not a very good one! What is one dream you have that you want What is one dream you have that you want to come true? to come true? One dream that I have is that I want to be a When Cydney Wiggs and me graduate from dancer on MTV. Anything’s worth a shot!!! VHS, we want to be proud Shawnee Saints and have Rickie buy us a trailer. Ahe!! Lawrence & SAM’S Bean Insurance Highway 45 North Agency Vienna, IL “Contact us for all your insurance John Huckelberry needs” Tax Service 315 South 3rd Street “On the Square” Vienna, IL

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What is your favorite Thanksgiving food? What is your favorite Thanksgiving food? What is your favorite Thanksgiving food? My favorite Thanksgiving food is chicken It’s gotta be the home made mashed pota- My favorite food is my grandma’s chicken and dumplings. toes! and dumplings!!! What is your most memorable moment What is your most memorable moment What is your most memorable moment during Thanksgiving? during Thanksgiving? during Thanksgiving? I had to say the prayer in front of everyone When I was little I used to help my grandma I went duck hunting with my dad and I and at the end, everyone started laughing. fix the table for dinner, and we would watch killed my first duck on opening day of duck Who is your hero? the parade together. season. My hero is my dad, because he teaches me Who is your hero? Who is your hero? everything. My hero is Albert Pujols, because of the way My heros are the people who invented What is one thing not many people know he plays the game and how he never takes hunting, Taco Bell, Pontiac, and Friday about you? anything for granted. night. Cuz that is how I roll son!!! One thing that no one knows about me is What is one thing not many people know What is one thing not many people know that I have two sisters. about you? about you? What is one dream you have that you want If I told you then people would know!!! One thing that no one knows about me is to come true? What is one dream you have that you want that I am smart. One dream that I have that I want to come to come true? What is one dream you have that you want true, is that I want to own a big mansion. The dream that I have that I want to come to come true? true is...I want to become a professional The one dream that I have is Willy G. and baseball player. me will have a demo derby car in the com- pact car division at the Union County Fair.

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have died. Secretary is Jessica 1. Which African country has Spanish as an official language?

un pez un Brittni Throgmorton, a Morrisette, and the Trea- A. Ghana B. Cameroon C. Equatorial Guiena 5.

Senior enrolled in Spanish II surer is Lauren Smith. 2. Which U.S. state has Spanish as an official language?

is enjoying the “Day of the “I am really excited to A. California B. New Mexico C. Texas Portuguese 4. Dead” activities. She said, be Vice President.” said 3. Approximately what percentage of the world’s Spanish-speaking 9 3.

“Our class is making clay Junior Charlie Thompson, population lives in the United States?

sculptors of objects that rep- “We have a lot of great ac- A. 5 B. 9 C. 14 Mexico New 2. resent ‘Day of the Dead’. It tivities planned already. It is 4. Which language is most similar to Spanish? Guinea Equatorial 1.

going to be a good year for A. Portuguese B. Italian C. Catalan

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The VHS band enjoyed marching at SEMO and Murray State homecoming parades. Along with marching and representing Vienna High School at these parades, they are able to attend the Homecoming games for free. Marching band only has two parades left before their eventful season comes to an end. Jon A. Simmons

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