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Teacher Spotlights<\/h1>\n[\/heading][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][heading subtitle=”By Mallorey Fischer”]\n

Mrs. Schalburg<\/h1>\n[\/heading][vc_column_text]\u00a0\u00a0Mrs. Schalburg has been teaching since 2007. She likes to spend time with her family. In her free time,\u00a0 she likes to read. She graduated from West Vigo High School. She has two kids. Their names are Jordan and Devin. Jordan is 11 years old and Devin is 10 years old. Mrs. Schalburg likes to go out to dinner with her family at Umi Grill. She feels like West Vigo High School is home. Her favorite football team is the Chicago Bears. She was on the dance team while in high school and has performed on cruise ships twice. One thing she likes about being a dean is helping students through hard times. She has worked at a daycare, 100.7 Mix-FM, and taught at a Head Start program in Ohio prior to working at WVHS.\u00a0 Thank you for being a part of West Vigo High School. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”8501″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text]Mrs. Schalburg<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”10076″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][heading subtitle=”By Alivia Weir”]\n

Viking Question of the Week<\/h1>\n[\/heading][vc_column_text]\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u201cHave yourself a Merry little Christmas. Let your heart be light. From now on your troubles will be out of sight\u201d, Frank Sinatra. Everyone loves music, but Christmas music may be the best way to get you in the spirit of the winter season.\u00a0 We took a poll of West Vigo High School students\u2019 favorite Christmas songs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0It seemed that the school agreed on their favorite Christmas song and a couple of different songs were tied. In first place four songs all got 10 votes each, these songs are: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas by Micheal Buble, Santa Tell Me by Ariana Grande, Mistletoe by Justin Bieber and You’re a Mean one Mr. Grinch by Thurl Ravenscroft. In a close second with eight votes was Jingle Bell Rock by Bobby Helms. In third place, All I Want for Christmas is You by Mariah Carey with seven votes. In fourth place with four votes was Rocking Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee. In fifth place with three votes was White Christmas by Bing Crosby.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A couple of other options that people put in the \u201cother\u201d section were Blue Christmas by Elvis Presley, Cry Christmas by Mother Mother, Last Christmas by George Michael, Last Christmas by Wham! and so many more. My favorite response had to be all of them! Remember that the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”10071″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”Around Town” el_id=”story3″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” id=”story2″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_link=”#story2″][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][heading subtitle=”By Sara Callecod”]\n

Wisdom Teeth Extraction\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n[\/heading][vc_column_text]\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Like many people, going to the dentist has always caused me stress. When I learned that my wisdom teeth were coming in and that I needed to have them removed, I panicked. I was worried that I was going to die during the procedure. I thought that they would give me too much anesthetic and that I would never wake up. I know it sounds crazy, but I was genuinely scared. Anyways, I am here to tell you that getting my wisdom teeth out wasn\u2019t that bad.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 I was asleep the entire procedure, so I obviously don\u2019t remember that part, but I do remember afterward. My pain right after the surgery was a zero out of ten, but my face was also numb. When I got home, I fell asleep for a couple of hours. When I woke up, my mouth started hurting a little, so I took some pain medicine. Since I was also hungry, I ate mashed potatoes because when you get your wisdom teeth out, you can\u2019t eat any solid foods for about three to four days. My diet for about five days was mashed potatoes, ice cream, and Jell-O. After every time I ate, I also had to use a mouthwash the oral surgeon gave me. My pain was the worst on day three. I would say that the pain was a five out of ten.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0On day four, my pain wasn\u2019t as bad, and it started going down from there. Overall, the experience wasn\u2019t that bad, and I was scared for no reason, so if you have to get your wisdom teeth out in the future, don\u2019t stress over it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”10054″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”10055″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”10053″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”10122″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][heading subtitle=”By Brionna Myers”]\n

Homemade Candy<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n[\/heading][vc_column_text]\n

This Holiday season these recipes are perfect to try out with family and friends.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Turtles<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0You will need one bag of pretzels, one big bag or two small bags of Rolos, a bag of pecans, and a baking sheet and pan. If you don\u2019t like pecans, you can also use M&Ms. You\u2019ll want to put the pretzels on the baking sheet and then put the Rolos on top of the pretzels. Space the pretzels about a half-inch apart. Bake them for\u00a0 3-4 minutes at 115 degrees. Then, you’re going to put the pecans or M&Ms on top of each Rolo. Let’s cool and enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n

Christmas Trash<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0You will need 24 ounces of white almond vanilla bark, 2 cups pretzels, 3 cups Cheerios cereal, 3 cups Chex,\u00a0 and M&Ms.You\u2019ll want to heat up the white almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave for 1 minute or until melted. Then mix up the pretzels, Cheerios and M&Ms on a baking sheet that is covered with parchment or wax paper. Then, pour the melted almond bark over the mix. Stir and let cool.<\/span><\/p>\n

Puppy Chow<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0You will need \u00bd cup of creamy peanut butter,1 cup of chocolate chips,\u00bd cup of butter,1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 \u00bd cups powdered sugar, and Chex cereal. Put the peanut butter, chocolate chips, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave it for 1 minute. Stir it until it\u2019s melted. Place the Chex cereal in a large bowl. You will use 6 cups of Chex cereal. You\u2019re going to pour the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the cereal on parchment or wax paper make sure the cereal is evenly coated with the peanut butter and chocolate then coat it with powdered sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n

I hope if you try out any of these recipes you enjoy them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I also hope you all have a great holiday season!<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][heading subtitle=”By Audrey Evitts”]\n

December Holidays<\/span><\/h1>\n

Hanukkah and Kwanzaa<\/em>[\/heading][vc_column_text]\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0I bet everyone has heard of Christmas, but there are many more holidays. December is known as one of the most festive months of the year! You may have heard of these holidays, but not know much about them.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hanukkah is a Jewish festival that is celebrated for seven days, celebrated from December 19th to December 26th. The most important thing of all during Hanukkah is the menorah. A menorah is candle(s) on a temple lampstand with eight branches plus a shamash (servant) candle that’s used to light all of the other candles. While Hanukkah is usually celebrated in Jerusalem, Israel, Kwanzaa is mostly celebrated in the United States and other countries with African descendants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Kwanzaa is a celebration of African American culture that lasts from December 26th to January 1st. Unlike Hanukkah, Kwanzaa is a non-religious celebration, but instead a cultural one. Kwanzaa has candles like Hanukkah, but they have their own unique spin! The seven candles mean different things. The seven candles represent unity, self-determination, collective responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. The candleholder used is called a kinara. On the sixth day of Kwanzaa, there is a feast called the Karamu.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Holidays all have different ways of celebration and they should all be celebrated and known. I hope whichever holiday you celebrate will be a festive and fun time!<\/span><\/p>\n

Links to information and sources\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Kwanzaa | History, Traditions, Dates, Symbols, & Facts<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Hanukkah | Definition, History, Customs, Story, Food, & Facts<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”10112″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”zoom” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_gallery type=”flickity_static_height_style” images=”10109,10110,10111″ flickity_spacing=”default” flickity_controls=”pagination” flickity_overflow=”visible” flickity_wrap_around=”no-wrap” flickity_box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” onclick=”link_no”][image_with_animation image_url=”10104″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text]West Vigo’s display at Deming Park. Photo courtesy of Mrs. Laughlin<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][heading subtitle=”By Emma Barbour-Morley”]\n

Favorite Movies for Christmas<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n[\/heading][vc_column_text]A Christmas Carol\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How the Grinch Stole Christmas\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Polar Express\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Home Alone\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Nightmare Before Christmas\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Little Drummer Boy\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Frosty the Snowman\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Arthur\u2019s Christmas\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rudolph the Red -Nosed Reindeer\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Elf\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Christmas with the Kranks\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Crown for Christmas\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A Nutcracker Christmas\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas<\/span><\/p>\n

Santa Buddies: The Legend of the Paws<\/span><\/p>\n

A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Prancer\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

48 Christmas Wishes\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

White Christmas\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Frozen\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

E.T\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Christmas Chronicles( part one or two )<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][heading subtitle=”By Jacob Lovell”]\n

Christmas History Facts<\/span><\/h1>\n[\/heading][vc_column_text]\n