Volume 12, Issue 7 Vienna High School May 2006 VHS Class of 2006 Graduates The Class of 2006 will be seniors Jennifer Hale and Kelly graduating on May 19th. The cer- Bryant will be singing “You’ve Got emony will be held in the Vienna High A Friend in Me.” School gymnasium at 8:00 PM. This year’s Valedictorian is The ceremony will consist of a Brittni Throgmorton. She com- keynote address, speeches from the mented, “We have all worked really Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Class hard to get to this point in our lives. President, and guest speakers Bill I hope that our success at Vienna Brandstatter and Bud McDannel, High School foreshadows our suc- and a performance by the Vienna cess in life.” High School concert band. Also, The Valedictorian for the Class of 2006 is Brittni Throgmorton and Salutatorian is Amanda Pirtle. Class Flower: Roses Class Colors: Blue and Silver Class Song: “Time of Your Life” by Green Day Class Motto: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” The Senior Class officers are Vice President LZ Crider, President Julie Farmer, and Secretary/Treasurer Kristen Hunter. Kayla Butler and Brian Kramp named Prom Queen and King By Julie Farmer Kayla Butler and Brian Kramp was awesome that I got it and thanks were named the 2006 VHS Prom to everyone who voted for me!” King and Queen on May 6th. Miss Kayla Butler stated, “I was Prom was held at the Luther F. so excited to be chosen as Prom Carson Four Rivers Center in Queen. I am honored that my class Paducah. The theme for this year’s chose me to represent the Class of prom was “Here’s to the Night.” 2006.” The promenade started at 7:00 Prom ended at 11:30 PM and PM in the lobby. Music was pro- after-prom was held at Bob’s Bowl vided by Chad Colson and the food in Metropolis. After-prom where was provided by Kathy Davis. students bowled, played pool, Food included two chocolate foun- played video games, and ate snacks tains, strawberries, bananas, and ended at 3:00 AM. marshmallows for dipping, and Kara Hight, Class of 2006 class cheesecake. Sodas and other drinks sponsor commented, “We worked were also provided. really hard to make sure the kids had Class President Julie Farmer a great prom. The location was gave a toast just after coronation. beautiful and everyone did a great Those who attended prom tipped job helping out with decorations and their glasses to wishes of good for- after-prom.” tune in the future. Prom committee members are The 2005 Prom Queen and King Brittni Throgmorton, Julie Farmer, Grayson Summers and Zeb Miller Amanda Pirtle, Kelly Bryant, Steven crowned the 2006 Queen and King. Lauderdale, Kayla Butler, Kristin Mr. Brian Kramp commented, Hunter, Clayton Spurlock, Lindsey “It was a surprise! I didn’t think that Ford, LZ Crider, and Jennifer Hale. Kayla Butler and Brian Kramp were crowned this year’s Prom Queen and King I would be the senior to be named at the VHS Prom, which was held at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center in the Class of 2006 Prom King! It Paducah on May 6th. Page 2 The Talon May 2006 “Here’s“Here’s toto thethe Night”Night” Julie Farmer, Cody Goins, Jacob Horn, Amanda Pirtle, Amanda Pirtle and Brittni Throgmorton and Brittni Throgmorton Amanda Pirtle and Brittni Throgmorton Clayton Spurlock and Jennifer Hale Niki Marsh, Lindsey Ford, and Erica Farnsworth Julie Farmer and Kelly Bryant Robbie Aumiller and Whitney Newton VHS 2005-2006 Talon Staff Whitney Newton................Editor-in-Chief Julie Farmer....................Managing Editor Payton Rigsby ...........................Graphics Brock Watson...............................Staff Daniel Gonzalez.............................Staff Caroline Bremer............................Staff Robbie Aumiller.............................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 writ- ings featured are the work of the students Vienna High School in the class. If you would like your ad to 601 N. 1st Street appear in The Talon, contact Joan Clayton Vienna, IL 62995 at 658-3011. Phone (618)658-3011 www.viennahighschool.com Steven Lauderdale and Kendy Dunning May 2006 The Talon Page 3 2006-2007 VHS Cheerleaders By Whitney Newton On March 22 several girls tried out for the VHS cheerleading squad. The 2006-2007 VHS Cheerleaders are back row: Casey White, Jillian Powell, Whitney Mitchell, Sierra Saunders, Ashley McClure, and Tiffanie Worrell. Front row: Lauren Smith, Lauren Windings, Kristen Wetherell, Lori Hannan, and Ashton Rambo-Sharp. Not pictured are Sara Jennings, Thelma Cox, and Brittany Hand. 2006-2007 VHS Dancers By Whitney Newton On April 7th the VHS Dance Squad had their tryouts for the 2006-2007 Dance season. The team members are back row: Cara Otte, Vanessa Botarf, Shanelle Beasley, Alysha Daly, and Koren Holder. Front row: Sarah File, Steven Blackman, and Emily Ketelson. Not pictured is Laetyn Fields. May 2006 The Talon Page 4 Top Flight to be held WYSE goes to State at VHS competition at U of I By Payton Rigsby By Payton Rigsby The annual Top Flight program James Ellet, Rachael Ferrell, In April, Dustin Lammers and score. There were well over 1,000 will be held on May 16th in the VHS Chelsey Ford, Koren Holder, Phillip Shane Neal attended the State students competing, each holding gymnasium. The program is a scho- Hosfeldt, Kassie Jones, Sean Lasley, WYSE competition at the Univer- their own on the local level. The lastic event honoring students from Ashley McClure, Kalie McGinnis, sity of Illinois in Springfield. The two competition was held in a large au- around the county who have main- Kaylyn Meyers, Jessica Meyers, students were there because they ditorium on the UI-S campus. tained a 4.75 GPA throughout the Jessica Neal, John Obourn, John placed in the qualifying benchmark While at the event the group school year. Students are awarded Pirtle, Chelsey Rouse, Sarah at Sectionals in March. Mr. Brian enjoyed a tour of the UI-S Engineer- a certificate and afterwards are en- Shipley, Randol Sims, Lauren Smith, Jones, WYSE sponsor, traveled ing building. tered into a lottery for a multitude of Anne Wayculis, Bruce West, Casey with Shane and Dustin to the event. Mr. Jones commented, “I was prizes. The prizes are donated by White, Aerial Woolverton. The event was just as normal as very pleased that two of our students local businesses. any other WYSE event, albeit on a qualified for State. They worked The Vienna students qualifying 11th Grade much larger scale. Each student very hard to achieve this honor.” in the event this year include: Matthew Bellamy, Aaron took a timed test over his or her Congratulations to Dustin and Chamness, Alyssa Conner, Isaiah topic, and the winners were deter- Shane! 9th Grade Cornelius, Sarah File, Lori Hannan, mined by who received the best Jonathan Alford, Amy Alsip, Allison Rebecca Johnson, Emily Ketelsen, Bean, Shanelle Beasley, Kenzie Laura Martin, Credence Mott, Bradshaw, Caroline Bremer, Rusty Kassandra Ross, Charles Thomp- Burton, Brad Childress, Nigel son, Laura Treat, Kristen Wetherell, Daum, Joshua Dippie, Kelin Field, Cydney Wiggs, Kyle Willis. Adam Haney, Robert Hoffmann, Daniel Kerley, Makenzie Kirby, 12th Grade Jacob Langston, Samantha Brock Ackmann, Taylor Ames, Lemajeur, Shianna Little, Nicole Robert Aumiller, David Brown, Martinez, Charles McKenzie, Cara Kayla Butler, Edward Dover, Julie Otte, Ashton Rambo-Sharp, Farmer, Cody Goins, Jennifer Hale, Reagan Summers, Hilary Wright. Kristin Hunter, Terrah Mullins, Amanda Pirtle, Patrick Pressley, 10th Grade Payton Rigsby, Amber Russell, Kelsey Adams, Kathleen Ames, Ashton Smith, Amanda Spurlock, Vanessa Botarf, Daniel Butts, Ben- Brittni Throgmorton, and Brittany jamin Chamness, Alysha Daly, Turpen. Shane Neal and Dustin Lammers competed in the State WYSE competition at the University of Illinois in April. VHS students and teachers get pumped about fitness at after-school exercise program Submitted by Mrs. Reichert In case you haven’t noticed, we Pilates, and aerobic dancing, as well have a new trend going on at Vienna as walking at the city park. High School; Let’s get healthy! Students who participate on a A group of students and faculty regular basis will receive one col- have been “Sweating to the Oldies” lege credit from Shawnee Commu- after school from 3-4 PM, Monday nity College. through Thursday. The after-school The exercise program is just one exercise program is open to anyone component of the wellness initiative in the student body. As many as 20 that Vienna High School is promot- participants have attended on some ing. The program has been well re- days. ceived and has been a lot of fun! The activities include Tae Boe, VHS students and Ms. McGinnis take a break from the hardcore workouts at the after-school exercise program. The after-school fitness program has been a fun and challenging way for VHS students and teachers to get in shape. Ms. McGinnis and Ms. Green joined the VHS students are all smiles while getting in shape at the after school fitness pro- girls in their workout activities. gram. Students pictured are: Sarah Shipley, Ashley McClure, Koren Holder, and Alysha Daly. May 2006 The Talon Page 5 VHS holds second annual Jazz Concert By Julie Farmer The VHS Jazz Band and Jazz Saw the Wheel. Jones, Ben Chamness, and Phillip Erica Farnsworth, Kelly Bryant, Lori Choir performed a concert on April The Jazz Band played favorites Hosfeldt. Hannan, Julie Farmer, Charlie 29th and 30th in the VHS Com- such as Snape Eyes, The James Kelly Bryant, a soprano in the Thompson, Justin Keith, James mons. Bond Theme, Scarbourough Fair, choir and a VHS senior commented, Werner, Kassie Jones, Clint Collins, The concert consisted of a din- and Time Lock.