nick robinson and casey white crowned king and queen
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Volume 14, Issue 4 January 2008 Vienna High School Vienna, Illinois
Nick Robinson and Casey White crowned King and Queen On Saturday, December 8,
2007 Nick Robinson and Casey White were crowned VHS Home-coming King and Queen.
Homecoming week was De-cember 3rd through December 7th. Students participated in a variety of activities throughout the week.
Monday was Pajama Day and Tuesday was Movie Character Day, with volleyball as the noon activity. Wednesday was Crazy Day, with an obstacle course at lunchtime. Thursday was Twin Day with a basketball relay for the noontime activity. Friday was Spirit Day with everyone's favor-ite lunchtime activity, tug of war. The Seniors blew the competition away coming in first place, Sophomores took second fol-lowed by Juniors and Freshmen.
On Friday the Homecoming skits and speeches were followed by the lip syncs, which were the highlight of the week. The Jun-iors took home the victory com-ing in first place, with the help of their class sponsors, Mr. Palmer and Mrs. Cochran. The Seniors came in second place, Sopho-mores third, and freshmen took last place in the lip sync competi-tion. To top all the great perform-ances and hard work, Mr. Hight and Mrs. Reichert secretly put together their own lip sync to, “Hit the Road Jack!”
The overall totals for the week were: Seniors came in first On December 8, 2007 Casey White and Nick Robinson were chosen as VHS 2007
Homecoming Queen and King.
2007 Vienna Homecoming court presented on Saturday, December 8, 2007. Left to right. Emily Horn, Mark Stram, Cassie Martin, Colten Krelo, Allison Bean, Ted Craig, Lauren Smith, Cory Bloodworth, Alysha Daly, Tyler Leeds, Queen Casey White, King Nick Robinson, Jillian Powell, Retiring King Robby Trigg, Retiring Queen Sarah File, Bruce West, Andrea Stepter, Bobby Hoffman, Kelsey Harper, Drake Sanders, Hannah McGinnis, and Trae Foster.
Vienna High School presents 2007 Homecoming Court
Page by Erica Evers place with 36 points, followed by Juniors in second place with 31 points. Sophomores came in third place with 17 points, then in fourth place were the Freshmen with 16 points.
The theme of this years homecoming was “A Night at the Movies.” The candidates for queen were Casey White, Jillian Powell, Lauren Smith, and Aly-shia Daly. The candidates for king were Nick Robinson, Cory Bloodworth, Bruce West, and Tyler Leeds. Junior Attendants were Allison Bean, Bobby Hoff-man, Andrea Stepter, and Ted Craig. Sophomore attendants were, Drake Sanders, Kelsey Harper, Colten Krelo, and Cassie Martin. Freshmen attendants were, Trae Foster, Hannah McGinnis, Emily Horn, and Mar-cus Stram.
The Master and Mistress of ceremonies were Mr. Phillip Hos-feldt and Miss Kassie Jones.
Homecoming night started off with the Vienna Eagles basketball team, who kept the spirit going playing Egyptian with the win of 73 to 37.
Immediately following the ceremony was the homecoming dance in the old gym. The DJ for the dance was Chad Colson.
Student Council coordinated all of this years Homecoming ac-tivities. Mrs. Reichert and Mr. Hight are the Student Council sponsors.
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During December, Beta Club participants donated their time to sell caramel apples as a fundraiser to help benefit the local Angel Tree Foundation.
The Angel Tree is an or-ganization that collects money to help those in need. The money they receive is invested into presents for children who have a parent or parents that are absent from their lives.
Kelsey Adams, a senior at VHS and secretary of the Beta
By Paige Alford
Lady Eagles are on the road to the Conference title By Allison Bean
The 2007-2008 basketball season has brought the Lady Eagles to Conference time.
The Lady Eagles started with a preseason trip to Robin-son, IL earlier this summer. There the ladies had the chance to compete against other girls’ high school teams, including Carterville. Returning home with some victories, and a few lessons learned, the team was excited about the upcoming basketball season.
With a surprising turnout of about 20 girls, Coach Ross Hill and Assistant Coach Beth Wid-owski were thrilled to have so many interested. “This many girls allows us to practice with five different teams. That is a great advantage,” said Coach Widowski.
The Lady Eagles played at the annual Marion Tournament for the second year in a row. Winning the first game against Eldorado, the ladies had four tough losses over the following nights of the tournament.
Continuing on with a few struggles during the season with an 8-8 record, the Lady Eagles finally pulled through on January 7. The girls de-
feated the Cobden Appleknock-ers 62-58, after coming from behind a 15 point deficit.
The Lady Eagles faced the rivaled Goreville Blackcats on January 10. After a halftime deficit of 30-16, the Lady Ea-gles bounced back to win the game. With all starting five players in foul trouble, the la-dies played a great defensive game holding the Lady Black-
cats to nine points in the fourth quarter. This resulted in a vic-tory for Vienna 51-50.
Beating Goreville and Cob-den gives the Lady Eagles a fair chance to take the Conference champs title. The ladies have to beat Joppa and Shawnee in order to take the title.
On January 14, the Lady Eagles defeated Century. Sen-ior Aerial Woolverton,
2007-2008 Lady Eagles’ basketball team: (L-R) (front)-Taylor Hoffman, Ashley Childress, Cassie Martin, Emily Horn, and
Heather Walter (middle)– Shailen Rosenthal, Kelsey Harper, Samantha Daum, Taylor Jackson, Aerial Woolverton, Nicole
Martinez, Kassidy Shoemaker (back)-Dashia Marr, Kalli Lovelace, Hannah McGinnis, Reagan Summers, Kalie McGinnis,
Club, coordinated with the caramel apple sales. Kelsey said, “The Angel Tree is such a great cause. I felt very privileged to be able to donate the money that we made to those who really deserve it. Thanks to all who helped.”
Through selling the cara-mel apples, and from dona-tions, the Beta Club raised over $600 to donate to Angel Tree.
Rachael Ferrell and Kelsey Adams are among the students who helped serve the caramel apples for the Angel Tree organization.
achieved her 1000th point dur-ing this game.
Starting January 21 and con-cluding January 26, the Lady Eagles will once again travel to Cobden for the SEC tournament hoping to snag the champion-ship trophy.
The Lady Eagles stand 11-9 in the season.
2007-2008 Talon Staff
Koren Holder .............................. Editor-in-Chief
Hilary Wright………………………. Assistant Editor
Mrs. Joan Clayton……………………………….Advisor
Staff
Paige Alford
Allison Bean
Shanelle Beasley
Caroline Bremer
Ashley Dunn
Erica Evers
Mitchell Goede
Hallie Hirsch
Taylor Jackson
Makenzie Kirby
Sean Lasley
Deanna Morris
Alex Shelton
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Vienna Eagles win Sesser-Valier Holiday Tournament By Sean Lasley
The Vienna Eagles planned to go to the Sesser-Valier Holi-day Tournament and bring back their second consecutive tour-nament championship. They also wanted to make a state-ment to anybody who watched their games, and they success-fully completed both of their goals.
The Eagles opened up the tournament with a first round game against the Elverado Fal-cons. The Eagles steamrolled the Falcons by a score of 85-15. The victory sent the Eagles to the quarterfinals and put their regular season record at 6-3.
They continued the success in the tournament with a win over the Sparta Bulldogs. The
61-46 win over the Bulldogs put the Eagles into the semifi-nals and their regular season record went to 7-3.
Their semifinal match-up was with the Meteors of Ma-rissa-Coulterville. The Eagles outlasted the Meteors in a very competitive match-up. The game was close throughout as the Eagles won by the final score of 51-41. This win sent the Eagles to the championship game and stretched their overall record to 8-3.
In the championship game they met the host team of the tournament, the Sesser-Valier Red Devils. This game was expected to be an exciting one and it did not disappoint.
The Vienna Eagles after their Sesser-Valier Holiday Tournament Championship. Pictured (front row L to R): Brandon Tanner, Assistant Coach Brandon Bundren, Sean
Stram, Cory Belsher, Brad Painter, Chris Nichols, Drake Sanders, Derek Trovillion, Clayton Stevens, Bruce West, Head Coach Rick Metcalf, Assistant Coach Cory Wa-
ters. (back row): Jacob Langston, Dustin Martin, Josh Ford, Tyler Murphy, Tyler Smith, Sergio De La Cruz, and Brett Thompson.
Three Eagles were chosen to the Sesser-Valier Holiday Tournament All-
Tournament Team. (Pictured L to R): Senior Chris Nichols, Senior Brett Thomp-
son, and Junior Cory Belsher along with Head Coach Rick Metcalf
The championship game was very competitive, without either team having much of an advantage. The Sesser-Valier Red Devils executed their slow down offense very well. De-spite how well they ran their offense, the Eagles sat back and made the Red Devils bring the action to them, and it worked.
The Eagles were very pa-tient on both ends of the floor and brought home the title as they out-lasted Sesser-Valier 52-42. The victory sent the Ea-gles to an overall record of 9-3 and the Sesser-Valier Holiday Tournament Championship!
The Eagles had three play-ers named to the All-Tournament Team. Seniors
Chris Nichols and Brett Thompson were named along with Junior Cory Belsher. These three players were cru-cial in all four of the Eagles victories.
Senior Chris Nichols said, “We’ve been viewed as a one dimensional team the last three years. Everyone thinks its all about Brett. So far this season we’ve proved the guys around him can play too. The team chemistry and the ability to have many players score played a big part in us winning the Sesser-Valier Holiday Tourna-ment and will allow us to be just as successful when it is time for the postseason to roll around.”
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On Monday, December 17, Dr. Trover called a leadership team meeting to talk about all the major teen safety problems, when it comes to reckless driving, in communities across the nation, and to discuss what should be done about them.
She had each of the team members come up with all the reasons that they think causes teens to get into so many car crashes.
The leadership team came up with a lot of what they
Leadership Team learns about safer driving By Deanna Morris
The 2007-2008 Scholar Bowl team faced Goreville on November 14, 2007. The Var-sity won 125-35 and the Junior Varsity was defeated 90-95. On November 27, 2007 the scholar
Scholar Bowl is headed for the top Pictured above is Dr. Trover talking to the leadership team about safer teen driving and how to help prevent more teen car accidents.
thought were main causes for these accidents. A few of the suspected causes were driving under the influence, speeding, distractions in the vehicle, racing other teens, hill hopping, drowsy driving, and texting or talking on the phone while driving.
Dr. Trover and the leadership team discussed how music, phones, food, and friends were some things that can be possible distractions to you while on the road. These
are all very good examples of how and why teens are involved in a lot of accidents.
They also discussed how to prevent some of these accidents like wearing a seat-belt, understanding all rules of the road, paying attention to all road signs, limiting the amount of distractions in the vehicle, driving more safely and carefully, and maintaining a reasonable speed limit. These are also all very good examples on how to decrease the amount
of teens involved in accidents. The Leadership team is
trying to get a grant so that they can hold a Student Driver Safety Day. If they get this grant and are able to have this day then they are deciding between a few different ideas. Those ideas include having someone coming to speak to the students, having activities, or having a fake wreck out on the front lawn and having students participate in it.
By Mitchell Goede
2007-2008 Scholar Bowl team. Front row (left to right) Clint Collins, Cody Hosfeldt, Melanie Oliver, Phil Hosfeldt, Sarena Kotter, Katie Morris, Christina Faith, Ben
Rouse, second row Mr. Giffin, Ethan McGinnis, Ben Chamness, Daniel Butts, James Ellet, Dustin Lammers, and Cory Bloodworth. Not Pictured: Kenzie Bradshaw,
bowl team competed against Century and Varsity won 180-55 and Junior Varsity won 160-75.
The 2007– 2008 Scholar Bowl Team members are: Clint
Collins, Cody Hosfeldt, Melanie Oliver, Phil Hosfeldt, Sarena Kotter, Katie Morris, Christina Faith, Ben Rouse, Ethan McGinnis, Ben Cham-ness, Daniel Butts, James Ellet,
Dustin Lammers, Cory Blood-worth, Kenzie Bradshaw, Pat-rick Daum and David Murphy.
$12,000 so I’m proud of that.” Even though Sean has qualified for this scholarship, He still is-n't certain if he will accept. He has also applied to Duke Uni-versity, Marquette University, Drake University, Cornell Col-lege, and Joliet Community College.
While attending college, Sean plans on studying pre-law, architecture, or business man-agement. As for life after col-lege, he says he will either start his own law firm, architecture firm, or try to start up his own
Sean Lasley and Casey White have both recently re-ceived scholarships to large universities in the area.
Sean received a scholarship to the University of Evansville in Evansville Indiana. He will receive $12,000 a year for the four years he will attend.
Sean Said, “I applied before November 1st and they auto-matically checked to see if I was eligible. I qualified for the academic scholarship. The maximum academic scholar-ship is $13,500 a year and I got
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Two VHS students receive scholarships to local universities By Randy Sims
business. Casey White has received a
presidential academic and soft-ball scholarship from McKen-dree University located in Lebanon, Illinois.
While attending McKen-dree, Casey would like to study elementary education. After college Casey would like to be a kindergarten teacher. While working, she plans to take classes towards her master’s degree, then get married and start a family of her own.
On January 13, four stu-dents from Vienna High School got the opportunity to perform at the Fox theatre in St Louis, Missouri, with Disney’s High School Musical cast.
Among these students were Kassie Jones, Lauren Windings, Kirsten Trambley, and Paige Langston. On Wednesday night, they went to watch and enjoy the show from the audi-ence perspective. Kassie Jones stated, “It is an amazing oppor-tunity to get to just see a Broad-way show, better yet to be in one as a teenager.”
These four students were accompanied by eight Vienna
Grade School students. Last spring Vienna Grade
School performed High School Musical. These four VHS stu-dents were all a part of the pro-duction. By purchasing the rights to the show, Vienna Grade School received an offer to send twelve students to par-ticipate in this experience.
In the grade school produc-tion Kassie Jones was the Vocal Coach, Lauren Windings, the choreographer , Paige Langston was Mrs. Darbus, and Kirsten Trambley was Taylor McKes-sie. These students are very excited to be given the opportu-nity beyond Southern Illinois.
Sean Lasley and Casey White, stu-
dents who both received scholarships
to 4-year universities.
These four VHS girls performed at Fox Theater in St. Louis for the play of Dis-
ney's High School Musical. Back row: Kassie Jones and Lauren Windings. Front
row: Paige Langston and Kirsten Trambley
High School Drama students perform at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis
Vienna’s first wrestler competes
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FCCLA hosts annual banquet By Makenzie Kirby
Ms. McGinnis and the FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) hosted a banquet on Friday, December 14th. The event took place in the commons. It included the installation of officers, an electronic presentation, and a pot luck dinner.
The banquet started with a welcome and the awarding of door prizes. Jazmine Henry blessed the food, and then dinner was served.
After dinner, there was an introduction of the FCCLA sponsors, followed by a presentation presented by Kaylind Ball. The presentation included all the officers of FCCLA and pictures of the group’s community service.
The installation of the officers was next on the agenda. These officers include Tara Garrett, Erica Evers, Tori Bundren, Hannah Grathler, Brittany Warfield, Christa Evers, Cierra Russell, Sami Clayton, Kaylind Ball, Anna Allen, Jazmine Henry, Carolyn Story, and Dashia Wathen.
Next was a candle lighting ceremony for the “Purposes of FCCLA”. Playing fun games and winning more door prizes ended the evening.
Carla Nichols and Ms. McGinnis
donated door prizes for the occasion. Melissa Murphy made a beautiful FCCLA cake for the banquet. Ms. McGinnis, FCCLA sponsor, felt good about the evening and stated, “I thought we had a good turn out for the banquet and the cake that was made was a beautiful FCCLA cake.”
The Officers of FCCLA installed at the banquet include (left to right) Dashia Wathen, Tara Garrett, Cierra Russell, Jazmine Henry, Hannah Grathler, Erica Evers,
Kaylind Ball, Anna Allen, Christa Evers, and Brittney Warfield.
FCCLA Members Kaylind Ball, Tara Garrett, and Jazmine Henry gave a presentation about the community
service the group had completed..
VHS Senior Travis Crain is taking part in Vienna High School’s first effort in wrestling.
Vienna has entered Travis as an individ-ual participant for the IHSA wrestling sea-son. Travis had his first meet on Saturday, December 15th, in Anna. He has been training rigorously on his own in prepara-tion for the match.
Travis won 3 out of the 4 matches at the Anna meet for a great first showing. The Anna coaches had been willing to help him as he trained for the event.
He entered the wrestling matches in the 145 lbs weight class. The people he faced had the advantage of coaching and had also trained longer.
Travis has gained knowledge from his first match and realizes he needs to work on VHS’s first time wrestler, senior Travis Crain.
his endurance. He has competed exception-ally well for his level of experience. This was Travis’s first and only match so far. Travis spoke highly of his experience in the match. “It was a good experience and something I had never done before. Win-ning 3 out of 4 matches was good and I’m stoked.”
Travis has been interested in wresting and has urged the school since his freshman year to consider a wrestling team.
He also participates on the track team and martial arts, which has helped him tre-mendously in training.
Travis and Mr. Hill are currently sched-uling future matches for Travis. VHS hopes to see many more wins in his future and more athletes going out for the new sport.
January 2008 The Talon Page 7
Senior Spotlights By Hallie Hirsch
Brandy Morgan Andrew Smith Vanessa Botarf John Pir tle
What was your favorite part about Homecoming week this year? Definitely James as Chewbacca. What’s a quote that would simplify your life? “Live free or die hard, with a vengeance!” Do you have any big plans for the summer? Hopefully moving to Marion, but I’m not sure after that. If you could have one wish, what would it be? To have an all-expense paid trip to Italy. Where do you think you’ll be in 10 years? Livin’ in a van down by the river!
What was your favorite part about Homecoming week this year? Killing at Tug-of-War. Do you have any big plans for the summer? Hang out and work. If you could have one wish, what would it be? A bunch more wishes. What’s your favorite high school memory? It’s all been good. Where do you think you’ll be in 10 years? Hopefully a therapist in a hospi-tal.
What was your favorite part about Homecoming week this year? How the seniors won... and didn’t cheat. Do you have any big plans for the summer? Just plan-ning on going on a cruise . If you could have one wish, what would it be? I would wish that people wouldn’t judge others on their appearance or rumors. What’s your favorite high school memory? All memories that involve Becky or Koren. Where do you think you’ll be in 10 years? I’m not sure. Things change everyday day.
What was your favorite part about Homecoming week this year? Dressing up as McLovin. What’s a quote that would simplify your life? If you’re not first, you’re last. Ricky Bobby Do you have any big plans for the summer? No, just rid-ing my motorcycle and picking up chicks. If you could have one wish, what would it be? To play in the NBA. Where do you think you’ll be in 10 years? Working as an architect.
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Mystery Spotl ights
Do you have any strange or unusual
talents? Yes, I
sometimes have dreams
that come true.
What is something
you say a lot? “I’m dead.” Do you have any
pets? Yes, 5 cats.
Do you play any
sports? No.
What is the farthest you've ever been
from home? Sioux
City, Iowa.
Do you have any strange or unusual
talents? I can speak
gibberish!
What is something
you say a lot? “My bad” , “I’m just sayin’” or “I’m pretty sure.” Do you have any
pets? Nope.
Do you play any
sports? Haha, no. I’m not athletic, like at all. What is the farthest you've ever been
from home? Canada!!
Do you have any strange or unusual talents? I can touch my
elbows together behind my
back. What is something you say a lot? “First of all”, “Actually”, and “Just kidding.” Do you have any pets? One dog named Zoey. Do you play any sports? Yes, softball and
basketball. What is the farthest you've ever been from
home? I went to Colorado.
Do you have any strange or unusual tal-
ents? Not really, not any
that are interesting anyway...
What is something you
say a lot? I say “right” A LOT! Do you have any pets?
Yes, one dog that I love to
death!
Do you play any sports?
Not any more. What is the farthest you've ever been from
home? Umm, probably
Texas...
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By Alex Shelton
How to become a VHS Superfan! By Sean Lasley
Being a Vienna High School superfan is a tough gig. You have to know exactly what to do, say, and
wear at all times! These skills become especially useful at ballgames. If you ever wondered what it takes
to become a VHS superfan this is the list for you! If you follow these easy steps, you will become a VHS
superfan in no time at all!
1. You have to be at every pep rally. A superfan never misses anything when it comes to cheering on their team!
2. You have to have enough orange and blue to wear a different outfit everyday. You should be able to come to school
decked out in orange and blue everyday without wearing something more than once.
3. You must participate in every activity of homecoming week. What kind of fan doesn’t want to compete? You have to
have the desire to be the best, just like our Eagles!
4. You have to be at all the games. I know some people say they have to work, or they cannot go to away games, but su-
perfans NEVER miss a game. If you are scheduled to work, CALL IN SICK!!! If its an away game, no matter how far
away, you must go! Whether you have to borrow money from mom and dad to put gas in your, or your friends car, this
is a must. You have to be at every game, and there is no exceptions for a superfan!
5. Once you have made it to every game, you must be completely decked out in orange and blue. Just wearing an orange
or blue shirt and jeans will not cut it. A superfan must have an orange and blue shirt, pants, socks, hair, and face paint.
You must also pick your favorite player and have their number painted on your face as well!!
6. Now you’re getting there, but just being at the games isn't enough. You must know the cheers! “Naughty Naughty,” “Hey You,” “Ice Cream Sundae,” “Which Way,” “Defense,” “Offense,” “Eagles,” and the rest of them. You must learn them ALL!! A true superfan never misses a cheer!
7. You’re almost there, one of the final steps to becoming a VHS superfan is to rush the court after every win and hug the players. You must also sit in the gym and wait on the team to come out of the locker room. Only a true fan does this!
8. And finally, if there are people still questioning your superfanness, then desperate times call for desperate measures!
You must get a Vienna Eagles tattoo. Whether it be a basketball with VHS on it to your favorite players face and num-
ber, getting a tattoo will set in stone that you are indeed a VHS SUPERFAN! (Disclaimer: I, Sean Lasley, am in no way, shape or form responsible for students who get a tattoo. This article is merely entertainment and is in no way, shape
or form set guidelines. However, any person who does everything listed above will always be considered a VHS superfan, in my eyes at least. Thanks and have
a nice day!)
January 2008 The Talon Page 9
What’s your New Year’s Resolution? To get in better shape.
What is something you like to do in your
spare time?
I like to hang out with my friends.
If you could spend one day with a celeb-
rity who would it be?
Paul Walker off さFast Aミd The Furiousざ
If you could change one thing about your-
self what would it be?
There are too many to choose from.
If you could relive any day of 2007, what
day would it be?
I doミ’t kミo┘...
What’s your New Year’s Resolution? To ミot driミk aミy soda...lol like that’s goiミg to happen!
What is something you like to do in your
spare time?
What spare time?
If you could spend one day with a celeb-
rity who would it be?
Zac Efron! He can sing, dance, and sort of
act. Did I mention gorgeous?
If you could change one thing about your-
self what would it be?
I thiミk soマetiマes I’マ too ミiIe to people. Like when people say they're sorry I actu-
ally Helie┗e theマ, e┗eミ if it’s happeミed to me more than once by them.
If you could relive any day of 2007, what
day would it be?
My sweet 16!! The day I got my license was
awesome!
Spotlights By Shanelle Beasley & Ashley Dunn
What’s your New Year’s Resolution? To get ungrounded and stay ungrounded.
What is something you like to do in your
spare time?
Talk on the phone or go shopping.
If you could spend one day with a celeb-
rity who would it be?
Tyra Banks
If you could change one thing about your-
self what would it be?
Most people ┘ould thiミk マy height, Hut I’d change the size of my feet because I find so
マaミy Iute shoes, Hut they doミ’t al┘ays come in my size.
If you could relive any day of 2007, what
day would it be?
December 7th, lip sync day because I could
then take off my oompa loompa gloves to
prevent myself from falling on my head...lol
Sophomore Thelma Cox
Freshman Emily Deaton
Junior Lauren Windings
Getting involved
makes school
more enjoyable!
How does
he do
it!?!?
When did these
clowns join the
basketball
team?
Minigame!!!
Guess the real Mr. Hill!!!
Getting Involved: A Comic by Ethan McGinnis featuring Cody Hosfeldt
January 2008 The Talon Page 10
What’s your New Year’s Resolution? To teu { re{l job, bvu I’m suill uoo yovnt.
What is something you like to do in your spare time? I like to listen to music and talk to my ex-girlfriend Ayla McKinney. If you could spend one day with a celebrity who would it be? I would hang out with Eminem. If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be? I wovld ch{nte my soci{l im{te bec{vse iu’s nou the greatest. If you could relive any day of 2007, what day would it be? November 11. That was NSH Homecoming which was full of drama and fun!
What’s your New Year’s Resolution? Be a better snowboarder.
What is something you like to do in your spare time? Snowboard!! If you could spend one day with a celebrity who would it be? Sh{vn Whiue, He’s { pro snowbo{rder. If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be? My anger problem, because I have a bad temper. If you could relive any day of 2007, what day would it be? The day I got my snowboard. It was awesome!
What’s your New Year’s Resolution? Do better in school and get good grades.
What is something you like to do in your spare time? Play guitar, video games, spend time with friends, pl{y p{inu b{ll, {nd u{ke Sh{nelle’s ipod in U.S. History and listen to Dane Cook! If you could spend one day with a celebrity who would it be? It would be Dane Cook because he is so funny! If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be? I wovld ch{nte my l{ziness bec{vse I’m sooo lazy. If you could relive any day of 2007, what day would it be? It would probably be getting my license. FREEDOM!
Spotlights By Shanelle Beasley & Ashley Dunn
Freshman Dakota Williams
Sophomore Adam Tite
Junior Tucker McCormick
MOTT EXCAVATING Morris and Danell Mott
P.O. Box 613
Vienna, IL 62995
Home: (618) 658-2605
Cell: (618) 771-2692
Fax: (618) 658-3214
Free Estimates
General Contracting
For all your dirtwork needs!
Dahncke Pharmacy
of Vienna
January 2008 The Talon Page 11
Owner Marc Dahncke
658-3784
“For all Your Pharmaceutical Needs”
Taylor Rates Stuff Country Music Rating Page By Taylor Jackson
Rascal Flatts- Still Feels Good
Brad Paisley– 5th Gear
How pretty Homecoming was!! King Sarge Queen Casey The Homecoming Dance Not Enough snow! Taking Exams Dairy Queen gravy Rainy Weather Beating Goreville Beating Sesser for the Championship title Coming back to school Rascal Flatts & Brad Paisley!
After five albums, the coun-try music star Brad Paisley was crowned with the Album of the Year Awardby the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
Although it seems like the album’s name would have no meaning to it, 5th Gear was given the name because this is Brad’s studio album.
The album consists of a mixture of songs. It goes from All I Wanted was a Car, to Let-
ter to Me. They both talk about the things he went through as a teenager.
His music is a perfect ex-ample of the life of a teenager, the life we are living today.
As a huge fan of Rascal Flatts’ previous albums, it was very exciting to hear that they were releasing a new album in the late fall of 2007. Most of the population of high school students prefer to listen to pop, rap and punk. However, Ras-cal Flatts’ has a huge combina-tion of music to choose from.
The two standout songs on Rascal Flatts’ new album are Still Feels Good and Winner at
a Losing Game. Both songs
made huge hits in the country music world.
Rascal Flatts’ plans on con-tinuing a great musical per-formance for country music lovers.
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GODDARD’S
AUTO BODY INC.
PHONE: (618) 658-3191 FAX: (618) 658-5007
865 Old Rte. 146 Loop
Vienna, Illinois 62995
24 HOUR TOWING
TIRES
AUTO SALES
ALIGNMENTS
Family owned and operated since 1974
Shawnee
Title and Abstract
Rick Wiggs
Sherri Ross
Vienna, IL 658-5555
Real Rehab & Fitness 658-8144
Physical
Therapy
Full Fitness
Center
Water Aerobics Swimming Pool
811 N. 1st
Vienna, IL
Locally Owned!
HARMONAUTOGLASS A Glass Doctor Company
1-866-838-GLASS
Allison Bean and Mrs. Reichert show off their PJs.
Mrs. Cochran and Mr. Palmer show their homecoming
week spirit by wearing their pajamas.
Drake Sanders and Kelsey Harper are nice and cozy
in their old school pajamas.
Casey White and Kassie Jones love wearing their
PJ’s to school.
Pajama
Day
Steven Blackman flaunts his sleepy side.
By Hilary Wright
January 2008 The Talon Page 13
T r o v i l l i o n B r o t h e r s
Phone: (618) 658-3761
505 East Vine St. Vienna, IL
Do-it-Best Center
TAMBRA K. CAIN ATTORNEY AT LAW
102 N. 4th Street
P.O. Box 1311
Vienna, IL 62995
Ph./Fax
(618) 658-2127
Email:
Johnson County
Farm Bureau 809 N. 1st Street * P.O. Box 335
Vienna, IL 62995
Carol Hall Manager
CALL US for all your animal
health product needs!
Justin Russell, Shianna Little, Kayla Stafford, and
Will Thomas as “The Flintstones.”
The teachers are trying to find the way to “Oz”
Alex Shelton as Clark from
“Benchwarmers”
Josh Dippie, Kelin Field, Caroline Bremer, Austin Adams, and Daniel Kerley as the cast of
“Anchorman.” Sean Fitzgerald, Sean Stram, and Markus Stram are “Super Trooper” wannabes.
Movie Character
Day
By Allison Bean
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Tanner Construction John D. Tanner
Vienna, IL 658-3145
We do ICF Basements.
For more information visit our website at www.amvicsystems.com
Jon A. Simmons
Auctioneer Vienna, IL
Collins Car Wash
615 Highway 146 East Vienna, IL 62995
Bobby Collins, Owner
Cagle’s
Tire & Wheel
Towing & Recovery 658-8017
24-hour Oil Change
Towing $15.95
Everything for your
tire needs!
Crazy Day
Matt Hogan, Jeremiah Johnson, Mitch Goede, and Cory Ross goofing off during
crazy day. Alysha Daly just hanging around with
Kaylee Newcomb during crazy day.
Colten Stafford clowns around on
crazy day.
Corey Belsher, Josh Ford, and Shon Robinson
playing it cool.
Chris Nichols attempting to be a stud.
Even freshmen, Brittany Rice and Samantha Daum, can
show their homecoming spirit on crazy day.
By Hilary Wright
P.O. Box 35 Vienna, Illinois
Free Checking!
Free Gifts!
Free Money!
Together Works...For You
Phone: 658-2961
(618) 658-9597
6685 U.S. Highway 45 N. Vienna, Illinois
Professional Quality Graphics,
Murals, Lettering & Signage
BE OPINIONATED!
VOTE FEBUARY 5TH!
Robin Harper-Whitehead
Johnson County Clerk
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Casey White and Bruce West, winning twins for the
senior class, sport the overalls for twin day.
Winners for the sophomore class, Drake Sanders
and Kelsey Harper go hillbilly style.
Miss Widowski and Mr. Palmer were looking tough
and named the winning set for the teachers’ division.
Winning twins for the junior class, Caroline Bremer
and Cory Belsher, get their game on.
Freshmen winners Ehren Kirby, Clayton Smith, and
Andrew Kirby show their inner elf.
TWIN DAY
By Caroline Bremer
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“Contact us for all your
insurance
needs”
“On the Square” Box 126, Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-9121
A Tradition in Service Since 1981
Lawrence &
Bean
Insurance
SAM’S
Highway 45 North Vienna, IL
John Huckelberry Tax Service
315 South 3rd Street Vienna, IL (618)-658-9252
We have Electronic Filing!
Tara Garrett is cozy in her blue and orange apparel.
Hannah Brown and Michelle Akins are decked out
for the last day of homecoming!
SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY!!!
Trevis McGill and Clint Collins are too cool as they
sport the school colors.
Tyler Inman, Sergio DeLaCruz, and Josh Ford are
chilling with their spirit-filled homeboys. Winter Choinski and Andrea Stepter are tickled to
wear orange and blue!
Lauren Windings and Ashton Barger are filled with
school spirit as they study for the ACT!
By Caroline Bremer
January 2008 The Talon Page 17
This -N- That
Flower Shop
Tuxedo Rental
Plush Animals
Flowers
658-9776
Vienna, Illinois Also specializing in
Zoppini Charm Bracelets
Look for the multicolored building at the intersection!
Homecoming Week
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Jason Hynes gives a speech for king candi-
date Nicholas Robinson. The “Legally Blonde” cast performs the bend-and-snap for queen candidate Casey White’s skit.
The news anchors from “Bruce Almighty” take a break for king candidate Bruce West’s skit.
Ashley McClure reacts to getting crowned in the “Miss Congeniality” skit for queen candidate Alysha Daly.
Candidate Skits
Students try to find their way to “Oz” in queen candidate Lauren Smith’s skit.
Travis Crain and Tyler Leeds get jiggy with it for king candidate
Tyler Leeds’ skit.
Kayla Stafford,, Brett Thompson and Clinton Rigsby look on as Alexis Klinger
sticks one in “Bring it On” for the skit of queen candidate Jillian Powell.
Kalie McGinnis, Philip Hosfeldt, and James Ellet are on a quest for the “Holy Grail” in king candidate Cory Bloodworth’s skit.
By Allison Bean
Page By HilaryWright
January 2008 The Talon Page 19
My Place Julie Walter - Licensed Nail Technician
Manicures, pedicures,
& nail enhancement
Located inside
Julie’s Classic Cuts
Have a happy
Valentine’s Day!
(618) 658-2613
Vienna Outdoor
Equipment
104 Locust St. Vienna, IL
“We Repair All Brands & Models”
Wetherell Dentistry 805 N. 1st Street Vienna, IL 658-8361
Class Lip Syncs
Juniors Clint Collins and Cara Otte
rocking out to Footloose. Sean Fitzgerald, Clint Collins, and Bobby Hoffman bring
Dumb and Dumber to reality for the student body.
Bruce West and Derek Trovillion are moved by the
music as they re-enact Tommy Boy.
Mrs. Reichert tells Mr. Hight to hit the road!
Kelin Field, Josh Dippie, and Austin Adams
get down with their hillbilly selves in O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Drake Sanders and Jason Sullivan duke it out as Rocky.
Clayton Smith serenades Alexis Klinger with “A Thousand Miles” from White Chicks.
Bring it on! Shailen Rosenthal, Paige Langston,
Monica Goede, Kristin Trambley, and Samantha
Daum have rockin’ lip sync skills.
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J.W. Reynolds Memorials
“The company
you’ve heard about all your life”
Phone: 658-2911 or 1-800-526-9180
Bailey Funeral
Home
705 N. First Street
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-2311
Brian and Julie Bailey Brent Williams
Shoemaker Construction Co., Inc
General Contractors
“Build with Us” 695-3372 Vienna, IL
Ben Adams Randy Spurlock
809 N. 1st Street, P.O. Box 335 Vienna, IL 62995
Office Phone: (618) 658-2881
Life-Health-Auto-Home-Farm-Crop Hail
®
1007-194
Samantha Daum, Emily Horn, Alexis Klinger, and
Monica Goede have their noses sky high as they
reenact Mean Girls. Hannah McGinnis and Jacob Lane relive the timeless clas-
sic, Titanic.
Drew Walsh entertains the crowd during
“Intermission”.
Page by Caroline Bremer
Oompa loompa doopatie dee... in the lip syncs, sophomores
placed number three. Dream girls Alysha Daly, Whitney Mitchell, and Ashley McClure cast a spell on the audience.
Lip Syncs
Continued
January 2008 The Talon Page 21
Harper Ford
“Contact us for all your automotive needs”
Owner: Bob Harper
Telephone: (618)658-7003
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8
A.M. to 5 P.M.
The Secret Garden Telephone- 658-9215
“We Deliver”
For all your Fall needs Monday - Friday 9:00 - 4:30 Saturday 9:00 - 1:00
Owner: Shelia Harper
1150 State Route 146 East Vienna Illinois, 62995
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Gambit Golf Club
Reservations for Tee Times (618) 658-6022
Gambit Steak House
Special Events Center Now Open! Lunch Monday - Saturday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Dinner Tuesday - Saturday 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Sunday Brunch 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
For Reservations (618) 658-6020
www.gambitgolf.com
Lobby Open
Monday-Thursday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday 8:30AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
January 2008 The Talon Page 23
CALL US AT
(618)658-8888
Drive-up Open
Monday-Friday
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
FREE CHECKING
ON-LINE BANKING AND BILL
Member F.D.I.C.
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Sundaes
Novelties Soft Serve
Blizzards
DQ Something Different
Come in and see your
friends at DQ!
Royal
Treats
Monday and Friday
Cheeseburger, fries,
and drink
$2.50
Tuesday and Thursday
Two piece chicken strip
basket and drink
$2.50
Wednesday
Chili-dog, fries,
and drink
$2.50
Student Specials