Volume 19, Issue 3 www.viennahighschool.com/newspaper THE TALON Vienna, IL Vienna High School January 2013 VHS Homecoming King and Queen elected By Lucas Wright VHS held its annual anticipation, Andrew Rockwell Homecoming Coronation on was crowned Homecoming King. December 7th with Andrew Andrew was elated to learn he had Rockwell and Maria Botello being won, saying, “It feels like such an elected Homecoming King and honor. It’s good to know that people Queen. think well of me.” The night opened with the JV Then, the moment everyone had basketball game, where the Eagles been waiting for, the crowning of suffered a narrow defeat at the the Homecoming Queen had come. hands of Hamilton County. Miss Maria Botello was crowned The Varsity game also preceded VHS Homecoming Queen. She was the coronation. The Eagles dug very happy to be crowned, saying, themselves an early hole, being “I was super excited and surprised. down by more than 20 going into It is an absolute honor to know you halftime. The team managed to are liked throughout the school.” climb back and cut the lead to The night continued with the eight, but they could get no closer, entire Homecoming Court sharing losing by a inal score of 86 to 70. a dance with their escorts. After the The Homecoming Coronation dance, all of the attendants, escorts, followed the Varsity game, and was and candidates met with friends and hosted by Master of Ceremonies family, taking pictures and sharing Dominick Tedeschi and Mistress memories that would last a lifetime. of Ceremonies Keeley Harper. The Homecoming Coronation The ceremony started off with was the perfect ending to the the introduction of Retiring King Homecoming Week festivities. The and Queen Brian West and Jenna week included dress-up days, Edwards. competitive noon activities, and the The coronation continued with always popular class lip syncs. the Freshmen, Sophomore, and Mr. Gifin, who is one of the Junior attendants, followed by coordinators of Homecoming the Homecoming candidates. The week, was very pleased with the candidates were all welcomed with school’s participation this year. He nice rounds of applause from their said, “The pride our school displays friends and family. is unbelievable, and it made for a The main attraction of the great, fun-illed week. Even though King Andrew Rockwell and Queen Maria Botello were elected by the student body night was the crowning of the VHS there were some minor snags, it all as the 2012-2013 Homecoming King and Queen. Homecoming was held at VHS on Friday, December 7. Homecoming King and Queen. went fantastic!” After a night of nervousness and 2012-2013 Homecoming Court pictured from left to right- Freshmen attendants Quin Colson and Natalie Keeling, Sophomore attendants Quinnton Bent and Courtney Sanders, Junior attendants Christian Dahncke and Haley Edwards, Senior Queen candidate Carley Childress, Retiring King Brian West, Retiring Queen Jenna Edwards, Senior King candidate Anthony Bible, Homecoming King Andrew Rockwell, Homecoming Queen Maria Botello, Senior Queen candidate Knikki Keeling, Senior King candidate Tyler Wright, Senior Queen candidate Iris Rutherford, Senior King candidate Shawn Jones, Junior attendants Maranda Chance and Justin Tanner, Sophomore attendants Rebecca Reeder and Austin Krelo, Freshmen attendants Audra Bullock and Jarrod Wiggs. Page 2 The Talon January 2013 Homecoming week By Justin Tanner V H S Noah Bain and Shane Cowsert dressed up as the kid and grandpa from the movie “Up”. Eagle Pride Senior class cheering at the noon time activities. Jeremy Legget dressed up as Robin Hood on Disney Day. Mr. Stafford, Mrs. Clayton, Mrs. Holhubner, Mrs Bradley, Mr. Gifin, Mr. Palmer, Mrs. Hunsaker, Mr. West, Mr. Kerely, Mrs. Palmer, and Mrs. Will-Henn in all of their Disney costumes on Disney Day. Maria Botello having some fun on orange and blue day. vieNNa eagles Page 3 The Talon January 2013 Dress Up Days V Luis Botella dressed as Aladdin for Disney day. H Justin Tanner shows his true colors on Class Distinction day. S Iris Rutherford showing her Senior swag on Class Distinction day. Senior class showing that they truly are number one. Megan McCuan Paige McKibben, Brandon Kreutzer, and Mikalah Greer dressed in their class colors. The Sophomore class getting excited about Homecoming Week. Lucas Wright expressing his school spirit. Page 4 The Talon January 2013 Homecoming By Lucas Wright and Keeley Harper Country Ready For Some Parker Agin and the freshman class inished their lip syncs with “Are You Football.” Freshman Nathaniel Ross lip syncing to “Big Green Tractor.” PoP Christian Dahncke and Will Dahmer lip syncing their hearts out to “Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing.” Senior Andrew Rockwell shows his feminine Rock n’ Roll side in “California Girls.” Megan McCuan and her sophomore class rapping Weird Al Yankovic’s “White and Nerdy.” Junior Justin Tanner was rocking out as Elvis Hip Hop/Rap Presley in “Burning Love.” Page 5 The Talon January 2013 Lipsyncs By Lucas Wright and Keeley Harper Seniors Alex Ross, Andrew Rockwell, Shawn Jones, and Dominick Tedeschi “bringing the boys to the yard.” Juniors Trevon Crittendon, Damion Wheaton, Trenton Lowery, Lucas Wright, Brea Abner, Courtney Cavitt, and Desiree Walter performing “We Will Rock You.” Seniors Freshmen Senior Tyler Wright serenades fellow Senior James Ellis. Freshman Amanda Ferguson portraying the whiney Taylor Swift. Sophomore David Santalano having some “Hammer Time.” Juniors Sophomores Alyssa Brumley, Paige McKibben, David Santalano, and Chelsea Mook droppin’ it like it’s hot. Juniors Trenton Lowery, Desiree Walter, Brea Abner, Markayla Johnson, Justin Sophomores Tanner, Cassidy Stout, and Ashton Loyd rockin’ and rollin’ all night. Page 6 The Talon January 2013 VHS presents Illinois State Scholars By Damon Leco This year’s VHS Illinois State to be honored with this award. It Scholars include seniors Keeley is really pleasing to see students Harper, Knichole Keeling, Richard get recognized for their academic Kindhart, AliceAnn Kotter, Damon achievement.” Leco, Debora Smith, and Dominick The executive director of Tedeschi. These students were the Illinois Student Assistant recognized by the Illinois Student Commission, Eric Zarnikow, is Assistant Commission for their very pleased to honor this year’s great academic achievement. Illinois State Scholars. He stated, In order to be a State Scholar, “Not only do the students represent students must rank in the top ten the best in educational excellence in percent of high school seniors Illinois, they also are the key to the from 749 different highs schools State’s future economic wellbeing. across the state. Selection is based The Commission applauds their on both class rank and ACT scores. success and salutes their families, Upon earning the title of State and the teachers at Vienna High Scholar, each Student was sent a School on this achievement.” letter congratulating them on their These Illinois State Scholars achievement. have obtained a grand achievement Senior Keeley Harper and have displayed determination commented on her feelings for and academic dedication, VHS Announces Illinois State Scholars and are pictured above. From top row, Richard the State Scholar achievement. something VHS proudly applauds. Kindhart, Dominick Tedeschi, Knichole Keeling, Debora Smith. Bottom row Keeley Harper, AliceAnn Kotter and Damon Leco. She stated, “I am pretty excited Dedicated FFA student places in area competition By Keeley Harper VHS Junior McKenzie Mattox McKenzie was very excited for a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, competed in the Section 25 about the competition results. She a Microsoft Word document, Computer Career Development said, “I was shocked to ind out and a Microsoft Powerpoint Event at Southeastern Illinois that I received 8th place, because presentation. Lastly, students were College in Harrisburg on I competed last year and didn’t asked to show their skills within December 3rd. She received 8th receive a place.” the Microsoft Access database. place overall. The Career Development FFA sponsor Mr. West McKenzie went into the Event involves the business stated, “I am very excited about competition hoping to receive applications that are expected McKenzie’s 8th place award. Her at least 10th place because the within the agriculture industry. experience will hopefully lead to judges only recognize the top The FFA students were asked her successfully competing next 10 individual competitors in the to complete a written test about year and becoming eligible for a Computer Career Development terms and procedures and make scholarship.” McKenzie Mattox received 8th place at the Section 25 Career Development Event event. corrections in grammar and format Competition. VHS brings in some spice to the lunch line By Shawn Jones VHS, in order to catch up in future years will promote good said, “It’s a healthy addition. It’s kids, this is their only opportunity with the times and offer healthier eating habits for those who use another option for everyone, and to eat fresh fruits and vegetables, choices, has installed a brand new it. It also gives students another offers a fantastic variety.” The nutritional value of fresh fruit salad bar. choice at lunch. Junior Noah Bain was very and vegetables is far greater than The biggest question on The salad bar offers many enthusiastic as well with the new canned or processed food.” everyone’s lips has been, “Is this different things including lettuce, lunch option, commenting, “The Salad can diversify your eating really a successful endeavor?” The tomatoes, cheese, sunlower seeds, salad bar is a tornado of lavor thatportfolio, so if your New Year’s simple answer is yes. This has been ranch, ham, chicken, croutons, and violently assaults the senses with a resolution was to eat right and get a huge success because more kids fruit. This salad bar is fully loaded plethora of invigorating taste!” it, grab a plateful of the good ole have been staying at VHS for lunch.