By. Makayla Kind

On October 31, 2012,

Halloween wasn’t the only thing that

Huffman was celebrating. The Huff-

man High Youth and Government

conducted a mock presidential elec-

tion. The entire student body partici-

pated. “Why are we doing this and it

doesn’t count?” said a student. This

mock election was a good experience

to see what our school thought about

the election. Ultimately, it was a

huge success with the candidate

Barack Obama as the winner.

Almost a week later the

real election took place on November

6, 2012. We found out that the

school favored

Barack Obama as

president, but we

had to see what

America thought.

The winner would

be based on the

candidate’s stance

on different issues.

“Marriage is meant

only for a man and

women”, said Gov-

ernor Romney, seeing that President

Obama supports gay marriage.

On November 6th the

American people voted to have

President Barack Obama back in

the white house. Each candidate

needed 270 electoral votes to win.

President Obama exceeded that

number with 303

electoral votes

while Governor

Romney had 206

electoral votes.

This was all

before Florida

could be count-

ed. The Ameri-

can citizens have

spoken, and our

president--

Barack Obama--will serve another

term. The American people have

spoken—four more years.

The Iron Bowl: Who Ya Wit—War Eagle or Roll Tide?

By. Aaron Walker

Auburn and Alabama fans were

you ready for the Iron Bowl? I know you ran out to get your jerseys, hats, socks, shoes and more out.

This epic rivalry was a good game to stay home and

watch with my family. Who did you root for this

year--the back to back National Champions,

Alabama or the under dogs, Auburn?

The National Champions Alabama

had an intense defense and a sensational offense but

their major upset loss to Texas A&M showed that

they could be brought down with the right attitude

and team work. Alabama played hard this game and

a lot of people thought they would come out with the

win, but Auburn had a lot to prove. This game was important to both colleges. Before the game, fans

wondered, will the game be another upset to

Alabama or just another expected loss to Auburn?

Alabama has a big head on their shoulders, but will Auburn have the

intense defense and the same bag of tricks as they did two years ago to take them down?

Auburn has definitely

been in a slump this year without a

doubt. The team’s 2-7 record showed

that they were an easy team to beat. As

an Auburn fan, I kept thinking about

how Auburn has always been a team

with a bag of tricks. Though they have a

team of freshmen, they played their

hearts out. So on behalf of the angry

Auburn fans before this game, there was

still some hope for them. Both teams are

National Champions and wanted to win

this game. Bama fans saw this game as

another win for them. Auburn fans for

the most part didn’t even want to see the

game.

So, after the Thanksgiving turkey was merely bones, and Black Friday was a small memory, I tuned in to the

Auburn-Alabama game. This game promised to be full of surprises.

I got my food ready and was prepared to see a good game. To my

fellow Auburn fans, you will understand this. While I was dressed

head to toe in my Au\burn gear, I prayed for my team to win, to

keep their heads up, and to look forward to a better season next

year. However, at the end of the game, I was deeply upset and

disturbed. Alabama became the SEC Champs yet again.

Alabama Rolled Tide all over Auburn. They lead

the game from the beginning all the way through to the end.

Alabama triumphed over Auburn with a score of 0-49. Alabama

won again.

The American people have spoken, and our president-- Barack Obama--is here for another four years.

Special points of interest: Dec. 6—Beta Club and NHS will have piping hot coffee,

hot chocolate, and doughnuts outside of the Galley.

Please come and support our efforts.

Dec. 6—Birmingham All-City Christmas choir concert

at the Boutwell Auditorium. District Science Dept. head

meeting at Huffman High School from 2:30-4:30p.m.

Dec. 8—College Expo-Legion Field-9a.m.-12p.m.

Dec. 11—Christmas Concert is @ Huffman High

School at 7:00p.m.

Dec. 12—Chamber Choir performs @ Blue Cross Blue

Shield luncheon.

Dec. 14—Skills USA Habitat for Humanity; Remember

to meet in the library conference room on Wed. and

Thurs. (Officers only on Thurs.)

Dec. 15—Congratulations to Mrs. H. English . She

graduates from the University of West Alabama with an

Education Specialist degree in School Counseling.

Jan. 7—Shadow an executive Program 10th and 11th

grade students must submit an essay to apply. See

counselors for further info.

Jan. 18—2013 Student Cam Campaign has already

begun. Students are asked to create a 5-8 minute video

documentary on a topic related to the competition.

Entries must be submitted by Jan. 18. See your guid-

ance counselor for more info.

Fashion & Entertainment 2

Huffman Athletics 6

I Luv the 90s 5

LOLOLOLOLOLOL 8

Word Puzzle 4

Personality Quiz 4

Ask Vikki 4

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Issue 3

The American People Have Spoken: Four More Years

"The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all

wrapped up in each other."

~ Burton Hillis~

Scholarships.com

You find money. Colleges find you.

to get a headache because you did-

n’t buy anything new. Sometimes,

fashion can be very simple. Just

put on a button down shirt, skinny

jeans and boots. Simple, fast, and

still in style. Now that you’re ready,

it’s time to GO! Lights, Camera,

Action you’re ready to steal the

show!

By. Dewanna Campbell

As you know, the last

newspaper fashion was brought to

you on the Red Carpet. This

month, we decided to take it to the

streets and show you a simple way

of fashion. When you have some-

thing that has just come up at the

last minute, you don’t always have

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Photos compiles by Dewana Campbell, Tariah Bolick-Gross, Cameron Fordham

Top 10 things for Which I Am Thankful

By. Justin Weldon

1. Jesus

Jesus is number one on the list of things for which I am thankful.

2. Parents

I am thankful that God blessed me with wonderful parents who loved me,

cared for me.

3. Family

I am thankful for my family.

4. Friends

I am thankful for my many friends.

5. Food

I am thankful because we always have plenty to eat at our house.

6. My house

There are many people in this world today who have no place to live.

7. Clothes

I never have to worry about whether there will be clothes in my closet for me to

put on each day.

8. My country

I am thankful that I live in a country where I enjoy great freedom. In many

countries you don’t have much freedom.

9. My President

I’m thankful for our first black president Barack Obama.

10. Education

I’m thankful for our free education to all children.

Artwork submitted by Zakia Smith, 9th grade

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Movies

Wreck-It

Ralph—Nov. 2

The Man with the Iron

Fists—Nov. 2

Flight—Nov. 2

Skyfall—Nov. 9

Lincoln—Nov. 9

The Twilight Saga: Break-

ing Dawn Part 2—Nov. 16

Hitchcock—Nov. 23

Killing Them Softly—Nov. 30

Red Dawn—Nov. 21

DVD’s

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Nov. 3

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Men in

Black

3—

Nov. 3

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TV Shows

The Real Housewives of Atlanta—Nov. 4

Nicki Minaj: My Truth (3 part series)—Nov. 4

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills—Nov. 5

Catfish: The TV Show—Nov. 12

Total Blackout—Nov. 13

Hot in Cleveland—Nov. 28

CD’s Rihanna Unapologetic—Nov. 19 Alicia Keys Girl on Fire—Nov. 27

The Weekend Trilogy—Nov. 13 Nicki Minaj Pink Friday Roman Re-loaded: The Re-Up—Nov. 19 Keyshia Cole Woman to Woman—Nov. 19

Future Pluto 3D—Nov. 27 Ne-Yo R.E.D.—Nov. 6

Info gathered by China Lawrence & Sydney Ervin

10. Do you have a different sets of

friends just so you can go around

and talk about them to your other

friends?

If you have answered yes to any of

these questions, then you are faker

than the dolls who sit on store shelves

waiting to be bought. Do your

“friends” a favor and befriend some-

one else- “Fake Barbie”.

Dear Vikki,

I am currently going through a complicated phase

where the boy I love is in a relationship with another girl. He

swears to me that he loves me, and I believe him. However, other

people seem to disagree with what I’m doing. Can you help me

by giving me advice on whether or not I should let other people’s

opinions affect what I do?

~Miserably in Love~

Dear Miserably in Love,

I hate to be the bearer of bad news and all, but he

does not love you. I don’t even think he likes you. If he is dating

someone else and talking to you on the side, he’s playing both of

you for the fool. Now, I have a question for you. If you know he

has a girlfriend and you are “talking” to him anyway, what does

that say about YOUR character and YOUR self-esteem? Don’t

go to the light! Come back! In the words of the lady on the movie

The Help, “You is smart, you is kind, and you is important.”

~Vikki~

Dear Vikki,

I like this guy and we’re talking, but he and his

best friend are now dating. She knew we were talking. What

should I do?

~Nice & Confused~

Dear Nice & Confused,

If he is talking to you

while he is with her, then what is he

gonna do when he is with you? The

same thing! He don’t like you! He

like what he can get out of you. To

answer your question, move on to the

next! In the words of Sweet Brown, “

Ain’t nobody got time for dat!”

~Vikki~

Dear Vikki,

I have a huge crush on this guy. Every

time I see him, I get butter flies, and I don’t know what to say. I

really want to tell him how I feel about him. Can you PLEASE

help me.

~Innocent Lover~

Dear Innocent Lover,

It depends on your personality. If you are shy, you may not want

to approach him. However, if you carry just a little bit of swag, I

would ask him to exchange numbers. It is 2012, guys have the

same feeling of rejection that girls have. They don’t want to be

rejected any more than you do. As for me, I would pop my collar,

hold my head up, and the next time I see him I would say,

“What’s up wit dem digits?”

~Vikki~

Dear Vikki,

I have a friend, and she is

in a relationship. However, she likes a

guy at her school and they flirt all the

time. What should I tell her?

~A Friend in Concern~

Dear A friend concerned,

Long distance relationships sometimes

don’t last especially when one of the

people is not a dedicated partner. It does not sound as if your

friend is dedicated to the long distance relationship. It sounds as

if she has an ugly case of the “grass is greener” syndrome. I

would suggest she get rid of Mr. Long Distance. (Let’s face it he

may be doing the same thing she is doing.) I would date someone

at my local school.

Also, she better watch out because this guy at her

new school could be listening to too much R. Kelly—I’m a

Flirt—and he may be playing with her emotions. Regardless, I

would definitely get rid of Mr. Long Distance. He might listen to

R. Kelly—Trapped in the Closet-too. Since I know I listen to

Jasmine Sullivan, I would let him go before I have to sing the Lil’

Kim, Lil’Wayne, and T.I. blues.

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Got Problems? Ask Vikki! She can help. Submit your

question into the ask Vikki box located in your English

Teacher’s classroom.

5. Are you jealous of your “friends”?

6. Do you discuss your “friends” per-

sonal information with others?

7. Do you talk to the same girl/guys

that your “friends “ used to talk to?

8. Do you call your “friend” fake?

9. Do you ever catch your “friends”

making up rumors about you?

1. Do you talk about your “friends” to

your other “friends”?

2. Do you keep in information from

your “friends” on personal matters?

3. Are you always arguing with your

“friends” because of drama?

4. Do you constantly throw negative

comments at your “friends” face?

By: Jameria Johnson, Diamonds Clark, & Se’Nia Robinson

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Caught Doing Good: HHS Football Team Volunteers

90’s

Art

ists

TLC

SWV

MC Hammer

Destiny’s Child

Aaliyah

Tupac

Ice Cube

X scape

Maxwell

Erykah Badu

Mary J. Blige

Busta Rhymes

Sean “Puffy” C

ombs & Bad Boy Ent.

Uncle Luke

R. Kelly

Missy Elliot

Snoop Doggy Dog and Dr. Dre

Mariah Carey

Boys II Men

Alanis Morisette

Usher

Monica

Brandy

BlackStreet

Twista

Bone Thugs N Harmony

Goody M.O.B

OutKast

Naughty By Nature

Masta P

90’sDances

Tootsee Roll The Carlton The Jiggy

The Humpty Dance Macarena

The Butterfly The Electric Slide

Da Dip The Harlem Shake The Running Man

Rumpshaker Scrub Da Ground Bankhead Bounce

Mr. Big

90’sMovies

Boyz N The Hood Bad Boys

Lean On Me Juice

Menace II Society Friday

A Thin Line Between Love and Hate Love Jones

Set It Off What’s Love Got To Do With It

Bad Boys Poetic Justice Jurassic Park

Lion King Forrest Gump

Silence of the Lambs Jerry McGuire

Soul Food Waiting to Exhale

90’s

Show

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Johnny Bravo

Friends

The Cosby Show

Blue Clues

A Different World

Sister, Sister Blossom

Baywatch Martin

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Moesha Dragon Tales

Hanging with Mr. Cooper

Smart Guy

Power Rangers

The Parkers

Teletubbies

7th Heaven

Beavis and Butthead

90210 Melrose Place

Jamie Foxx Show

Party of Five

Saved By the Bell

Seinfeld

Boy Meets World

Married...With Children

Rosanne Living Single

By: Alexus Davis, Jameria Johnson, & Se’nia Robinson

In this land of opportunity we are very rich—rich in love, rich in health, rich in knowledge, rich in wealth. However, we forget that everyone is not on the same socioeconomic status, and they are not as fortunate. Thank you football team for taking the time to reach back and help others that are in need. I challenge all Viking Voice readers to make a difference in another person’s life by volun-teering, donating goods, donating time, reading to the elderly, etc. You CAN make a difference in the lives of others. Thanks for showing us how to serve and be of help to others. Go Viks!

no match for the Center

Point Eagles. Even though good sportsman-

ship was not shown, our

girls still played the game until the end. They

learned from their mis-

By Monique Myricks

If you miss the Lady Vikings on Fri-

day, you truly missed a treat! They put up a good

fight against the Center Point Eagles, but sadly the Mighty Lady Vikings lost the game with a

score of 6 to 35. Playing hard and doing every-

thing that the coaches instilled in them, they were

takes, and the Lady Vikings will

not go down that same road

again.

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The Lady Vikings

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Catherine Hawkins #3, Demisa Herring, Alexis Moore #21, Kanisha Quinn #34, Adaisha Moore #50, Shaforia Kines #10 Natahja Harris

#32

They learned from their mistakes and, the Lady Vikings

will not go down that same road again.

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played Centerpoint and

brought home a win, they

definitely displayed on the

court how hard they worked

in practice to perfect their

skill. They have proven that

when it comes to basketball

Huffman High mean busi-

By: Se’Nia Robinson

As football season ends and

basketball begins, the Huffman Boys bas-

ketball team springs into action. They

have worked hard for two months prepar-

ing for the season and it showed at last

weeks game. As our basketball team

ness. Coach Ward has con-

ditioned his players to prac-

tice hard and play even

harder. Huffman High

School’s Basketball team is

on their way to a great sea-

son and many wins.

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Brandon Prince#33 , Dalon Evans #2, Jordan Shannon #8 or #12, Byron Christian #30, Andre Redd #24, Shan

Sayyed #3, Cezanne Carson #31, Dedryck Carson #5, Isaiah Core #0 , Willie Green #42, Derrick Mason #40,

Derrius Carson #1

Huffman High School’s Basketball team is on their

way to a great season and many wins.

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Yo mama hair so short

she curls it with rice.

Q: What do you call a

nosy pepper?

A: JALAPENO BUSI-

NESS!

Q: What did the worker

at the rubber band factory say when he

lost his job?

By. Caitlyn Jordan

Q: How do you get a one-armed

blonde out of a tree?

A: Wave to her.

Q: What is dumber than a brunette build-

ing a fire under the water?

A: A blonde trying to put it out.

Q. What do frogs do with paper?

A. Rip-it!

A: OH SNAP

Q: What do you call a guy

with a rubber toe?

A: Roberto

Q: What do cats eat for break-

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By Darius Horn

First it starts with just two

wheels, one left, one right.

So close are these two wheels, Both know how each other feels.

Then comes the new wheel on the right,

It wants to fit oh so tight. There are three wheels, within this

scene, One left, one right, one in between. On the right the new wheel screams

Pick me! Pick me! Ill mend the seams!

While the left just sits and does wait,

For what it knows, to be its fate, Its old friend,

So close and near, Will be gone, with its tears.

The wheel starts to fill with fear, To lose its old friend,

So close, so near. If you do understand,

Please lend a helping hand. This wheel is lonely,

Losing its friend, Such a bond,

Can easily bend. Yes, you know that's it about you, Yes, this story is truer than true. Now I have nothing else to do,

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School,

we need school

friends

school

you have teachers

school is great

high school is even better

college

PARTIES

school

you might find your true love

new experiences everyday

school

dances

school just school

who does not love it

school is fun

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gym

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classes

math, science, journalism

school is ok

we need school

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