My Big Campus Ofiers a New Way to Learn, Communicate

Volume 54, Issue 1 The Newburgh, Indiana September 2013

CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL “I am impressed by the fact that she takes so much pride in the work that she does.” “I still need to learn how to use it test so that no test was alike. Eric Antey, better,” said Garrett. “People shouldn’t “Th ey can take a quiz, I can look at it Castle Th eater Director My Big Campus off ers a new way to learn, communicate get too frustrated. It’s still new.” and send it right back with comments,” Some students have had trouble she said. By Zoe Taylor signing up. Also, My Big Campus does For some students, the idea of not work well with Internet Explorer. doing everything on the computer is Many Castle teachers are using an online tool Despite these diffi culties, many upsetting. called My Big Campus this year to complement students and teachers have had positive “Unfortunately, some people don’t their instruction and to increase communication reactions. have money and don’t have computers with students and parents. “I like it so far,” said junior Hannah on hand, so they shouldn’t put all the “It’s like Facebook, Twitter and school had a White. “I don’t really like the homework assignments on there,” said senior baby, and it made My Big Campus,” said social on it because I don’t have a good Elizabeth Neville. “Maybe in the studies teacher Emily Garrett. computer for it.” She said that she future they can, but people don’t have Th e free website uses a page setup much would rather have hard copies to do computers all the time.” like Facebook, making a wider connection homework. Most teachers are still learning how to the students who use it. Th e simple format English teacher Brandon Kline to use My Big Campus to its fullest allows students and teachers to share events, recognizes its advantages. extent, but the overall plan is to have all assignments, tests, questions, agendas and other “It’s nice that it takes away that time classes use it. school topics. Features are separated to make where teachers have to take three to “My vision is for every faculty the site organized and to allow more options for fi ve minutes on giving out papers to member to be on board with this,” said work online. This is what students and teachers see when they log in to My Big Campus. students,” he said. “Now students get principal Andy Byers. “Within the next My Big Campus can be accessed from the their paper as soon as its graded.” few years, we will be on a one-to-one web, tablet or cellular device. Another feature on My Big Campus is the she said. “One is that kids can collaborate with it. Most teachers agree that it will initiative, where every student will have Students create their own profi le, where they calendar. Th is allows students to access the Two, I can put a calendar on there so parents can be easier for grading and a more a laptop or tablet.” can post on their “wall,” check their groups, teacher’s calendar and syllabus. see and kids can see what they missed. Th ree, I connective experience with the kids in Although many teachers are starting follow people, blog and upload photos. Th e site also off ers a library setting where would like to put the documents I use on there. their assignments. It will also prepare to use My Big Campus, some teachers Students sign up for groups, or classes, students can access reliable photos, documents, I think it’s great that it’s there so I don’t have to them for college and how work will are reluctant to give up their website on My Big Campus with a code given by each online resources, fi les and videos. print it out when the kids lose it. Also, it’s nice most likely be turned in there. completely and rely only on My Big teacher. Once students enter the code, they are “Part social network, part learning- for them because they don’t have to come admit Kline had heard about the website Campus. able to view the teacher’s calendars, assignments management system, and part content- they lost it.” from fellow teachers in the Evansville “I like My Big Campus,” said Cozart. and discussions. Each group is unique to each management system, My Big Campus is the only Th e majority of teachers using My Big area. English teacher Kim Gresham “But between my website and My Big individual class period. solution that safely brings together all the tools Campus are fi rst-year users. Th ere was a and Kline began using the program last Campus, I’ll have to really fi nd what When logging in, students come to an students and educators need and makes them workshop for interested teachers on Aug. 7 and year. works for and with me.” “activity” page, which shows updates from easy to access and easy to share--so it’s easy another one aft er school on Aug. 22. “We are leading and trying to get Students as young as elementary classmates and teachers. and fun to learn,” said My Big Campus’s offi cial Social studies teacher Sharon Odom is a fi rst- more teachers on board and to use more school are using sites such as My Big A “schoolwork” section allows teachers to website. time user who uses My Big Campus every week. features that My Big Campus off ers,” Campus. Middle schools, high schools post assignments, discussions and grade work. Lightspeed Systems, the sponsor of My Big “I think ... you can use it to fi nd out what said Kline. and some colleges use My Big Campus Andy Byers Th is section allows students to see upcoming Campus, stresses that they constantly monitor the students have learned and not learned in Many teachers are using the program in the classroom. Class Dojo is a similar assignments, graded work, missed worked and the website for any inappropriate material and an instant on the web, rather than aft er a long to create a more central grading area website for elementary students. important or “starred” work. immediately remove it. period of time on paper,” said Odom. and to encourage students to start Th e site has an area for students to write Much like Facebook, My Big Campus says it’s Despite its benefi ts, some students are discussions and share articles on their messages to each other and their teachers in a “always under development.” frustrated with the process of My Big Campus subject. private one-on-one way, similar to an email Art teacher Cathy Cozart is a fi rst-time and some of its problems, although most are Science teacher Abby Busing used format. user. She plans on using it in her fourth-period easily fi xed. the site to have her genetics class take A cloud drive is also included for documents, advanced ceramics class to get discussion going. a test. Using the computer lab, she was photos and other uploads. “It has three diff erent places in the classroom,” See MY BIG CAMPUS on Page 6 able to use a scrambling eff ect on her

INSIDE Find out what happened to freshmen on their Check out a picture from the dedication fi rst day of high school. of the football fi eld. News - pages 1-3 Feature - pages 4-7 See pages 4-5. See page 9. Entertainment - page 8 Sports - page 9 Knight Vision - page 10 THE LANCER THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL 2 SEPTEMBER 2013 nEWs nEWs SEPTEMBER 2013 3 New door into offi ce improves security New theatre classes are benefi cial to all students STAFF By Gabi Wy By Serina Burress Past Castle drama director writes book Many think that theater Now that Castle has a new door EDITOR IN CHIEF, NEWS 1 does nothing for a person but leading into the main offi ce, it’s Robin Doom entertain, but Eric Antey, teacher C a s t l e easier to see who comes in and who of Castle’s three new theatre classes, High School’s goes out. Th e new door is meant NEWS 2 disagrees. t h e a t r e for visitors and any student who Serina Burress “I think drama classes are p r o g r a m comes in past 7:35 a.m. helpful to anyone because we’re began on In general, people think this is a NEWS 3 Gabi Wy teaching how to communicate, a small good change. which is something everybody stage in the “(People) feel like they like FEATURE 4 &5 needs,” he said. gymnasium of it, and we do, too,” said principal Robin Doom Senior Chad Ferriell is taking what is now Andy Byers. “We can make sure two of the three classes, Advanced Kathy Ewing Castle North who comes in, and we review who FEATURE 6 Acting and Th eatre History. Middle School. they are before we let them in the Robin Doom He has been in Castle It wasn’t until building.” FEATURE 7 productions since his freshman the mid-70s that the program Although there have been Madison Daniels year, his fi rst role being Andre moved to its current location. incidents involving school safety in “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.” Kathy Ewing, head of the around the country, there wasn’t ENTERTAINMENT 8 Ferriell is also involved in drama theatre department from one specifi c incident that sparked Zoe Taylor programs outside of school, such as 1964-1985, has written a book, the renovation. SPORTS 9 D’Alto Studio of Performing Arts, “Comedy Tragedy and Other It’s “always been something that Robin Doom, Zoe Taylor Civic Th eatre and Th ink Pink! Errors: the Story of the Castle High we needed to do, but examples like See TEACHERS on Page 6 Productions. He wants to pursue a School Theatre Department from that help us recognize (the need) to KNIGHT VISION 10 career in the dramatic fi ne arts. 1964-1985.” In it, Ewing describes make our building more secure,” Madison Daniels, Zoe Taylor “I have a passion for theatre,” odd circumstances that arose said Byers. He added, however, “It’s Photo by Serina Burress said Ferriell. “When I was in her productions. The book is See GUIDANCE on Page 6 always been secure.” CORRESPONDENTS During the summer, Castle installed this door connected to the main offi ce to Hannah Huebner younger, I didn’t like sports. I liked on sale for $15 at the Historic Th e main front doors and improve school security. Visitors must now enter through the offi ce after the Lucy Price memorizing characters I’d seen and Photos by Gabi Wy Newburgh offi ce downtown on other doors around the building doors are locked at 7:35 a.m. pretending to be them. I asked my Senior Chad Ferriell (right) steadies sophomore Ben Lobel during a mime in Eric W. Main Street. Proceeds go to are unlocked when students ADVISER parents what that was, and they told Antey’s Advanced Acting class on Aug. 30. the Castle Theatre Department. arrive before 7:35 a.m. However, Susan Korb me it was acting. I’ve been doing it custodians lock them manually and closers.” if you have to go somewhere (in ever since.” loves it.” Th e personalities take up the a smile, “but he could also be a aft er that time. Other security measures include the school) immediately, then you PRINTER Jim Sherer Th eatre History has never been Antey has been the head room.” character with some evil.” It “feels like we can better labeling the doors and windows. would still have to go through the taught at Castle before. Th e class is of Castle’s drama department Ferriell aff ectionately said his Ferriell believes that theatre can monitor and keep the building Each of the school’s doors is offi ce (instead of entering through for juniors and seniors, as is Tech since 2011, when Ferriell was a teacher, whose favorite production change your life. more secure (now),” said Byers. already mapped out by letters; and the closest door),” said sophomore The Lancer is a monthly production of Th eatre. Sophomores and grades sophomore. is “Les Misérables,” suits the “I was incredibly shy before,” Senior Jamie Peveler likes this during this year, the school plans to Caelib Schmett. Castle High School’s newspaper class. The above can take Advanced Acting. Antey also took theatre classes character roles of both Jean Valjean he said. “Th eatre allows you to idea. number the windows based on the Other than students thinking Lancer is a member of Quill and Scroll and the Th eatre History and Advanced when he was a student at Castle or Th enardier. become somebody else, and you “A Special Cup” Hot Drinks - $1 Cold Drinks - $1 “I think that having the new room that they’re near. that it makes the school safer, some Indiana High School Press Association. Acting provide a CAP (College High School and has witnessed “Mr. Antey could defi nitely be can actually reach out to people. It’s “A Special Cup” is open on Monday and Friday morning • Coff ee • Mocha Chill door makes going to school seem Byers said that other changes are think that the money could have Opinions expressed in The Lancer are not • Hot Chocolate Achievement Program) credit for their benefi ts. the classic hero,” Ferriell said with fascinating.” during fi rst and second periods for faculty and students. • Vanilla Breeze safer,” she said. not being planned at the moment. been used for something else. necessarily those of Castle High School, its ad- the University of Southern Indiana. “Th e classes, while they’re fun, • Mocha Steamer Th e school corporation “Th ere’s not much else we can “I view (Castle) as a very safe ministration, faculty or student body. Each drink is made by Life Skills students, Peer Tutors and Smoothies - $2 Th is program provides the ability to are also classes that you learn a lot Sophomore Na- • Vanilla Steamer contemplated adding the new do other than maintaining our place before the renovation,” Letters to the editor are encouraged and staff . Teachers can email Kelly Cochren with orders for take college courses in high school from,” Antey said. “Th ey fulfi ll fi ne than King and ju- • Strawberry entrance for a while. However, the law-enforcement presence,” he said sophomore Colin Watson. must be submitted to the sta in person. All themselves and their students. for reduced tuition. arts credits, and some can even be nior Julia Kalmer • Strawberry Banana building process only took about said. “Th e state police have become “Nothing has happened before, so letters must be signed. The Editorial Board Ferriell spoke highly of Antey, taken for college credit at USI.” fall dramatically two to three months. more visible in the school.” why try to worry about being a safe reserves the right to screen all letters for li- whom his students oft en fi nd strict As a teacher, Antey hopes that in a mime in Ad- Th e architect was Michael Both parents and students feel school when we could have used bel or obscene material and the right to edit but silly at the same time. his students in Advanced Acting vanced Acting. Buente from VPS Architecture in that the new door gives Castle the money (elsewhere).” or shorten letters as long as the meaning re- “Mr. Antey is an incredible will “become more confi dent This is one of the Evansville. more security by keeping track of In addition to improving safety, mains intact. teacher,” said Ferriell. “Th e classes speaking in front of people and three new acting In addition to the door that who comes in and who goes out. the new door that leads into the The Lancer accepts advertising but may are not easy. Mr. Antey even said, learn to focus onstage.” classes off ered by was added into the main offi ce, the “I like it because now strangers offi ce may have another eff ect as refuse any ad which is inappropriate for high ‘If you’re here to get an easy A, you Antey wants his Th eater History Castle High School other front doors that lead into the can no longer enter the building well. school students. For advertising information, shouldn’t be here.’ You do need to and Tech Th eatre students to better and taught by Eric main hallway were replaced. unless they use the new security If students are late, they might please contact the sta at the address below. participate. It’s really enjoyable. appreciate theatre’s technical Antey. “Th ey did that because the entrance,” said Peveler. just skip school knowing that there e Lancer “Th e fi rst thing that pops into aspects and history. old ones were original, and they Although the doors are safer, is no other way to get in without Castle High School people’s heads when they hear Ferriell said that Advanced were worn out,” Byers said. “Th ese some students feel they might be going through the offi ce. 3344 Highway 261 ‘theatre’ is William Shakespeare, Acting is a perfect class for students (new) doors close more easily. Th ey unhelpful. “Haven’t thought about it much; Newburgh, Ind. 47630 but there’s a lot more to it,” Ferriell who want to act but aren’t sure also latch every time they close. “It’s both convenient and but yes, I defi nitely think that will 812-853-3331, ext. 3050 said. “In Th eatre History, you learn where to start. Th e others had worn out hardware inconvenient because it’s safer; but prevent late tardiness,” said Byers. Email: [email protected] shows and productions beyond “It’s a more hands-on class,” he Fax: 812-853-9886 what’s popular, and the audience said. “It’s a way to express yourself. The Lancer The Lancer Castle High School Castle High School 4 September 2013 FEATURE September 2013 5 Freshmen share their struggles, goals and expectations for their upcoming years at Castle High School

Compiled by Robin Doom “I went to the wrong lunch. Any- “3K walk/run.” – Jacob Seibert Editor-in-Chief one else do that? I just hope I wasn’t Underclassmen share thoughts about new year alone on that.” – Jake Stratton “The easiness of all the classes.” – Jack Nunge Each May, The Lancer asks seniors “I saw my favorite cousins, and they By Lucy Price people noticed their hard work. Tempel welcomes students to about their high school experiences. helped me around, and, of course, “Being the oldests kid at the school.” “The senior mentors were really come if they need assistance. The paper is starting a new tradition they showed me their friends, too.” – Nick Ciuffetelli Some people often get irritated great,” said Tempel. The new students have just this year and will question freshmen – Keeley Wade with the habits of freshmen. They The main comparison between begun their high school career, yet a every September about their “NOTHING.” – Eric Leeds sometimes get lost; they often ask last year and this one was the number of them are already taking expecations for high school. for help, or they seem out of place difference in size from the middle the first step into maturity. “Having classes with friends.’ – compared to the upperclassmen. school. “Hopefully, I’ll get better at Kaylie Post Did anything interesting But remember when you were in “It’s a lot bigger and more school work,” said Vann. their shoes, whether it be one, two confusing,” said freshman Connor Purdue expects to “be more happen on your first day? What are your expectations “All of my classes were across the hall from each other.” – Jacob Bran- or three years ago? Purdue. mature about a lot of things and to for high school? Going into high school can be a But now that things are moving not get as easily stressed out about “Yep, I lost my locker.” – Justice son big turning point in someone’s life. along with some normality, the stuff.” Wilkerson “To get educated and prepared for Everything is different as students newbies are starting to become With this new motivational college and adulthood.” – Jacob Photo by Robin Doom “I got lost, went to the wrong lunch are beginning to mature into adults. more comfortable. drive, Tempel believes that students Minnette Freshmen rush to their lockers during passing periods, grabbing books, lunches and tripped in the hallway.” – Me- Diving head first into all those new “I am confidant now knowing I will have to change their former and what they need for the day. faces and heavy loads of work can will do better,” said Purdue. study habits. gan Reiner “I expect to graduate high school What is your favorite class so be pretty intimidating. A new terrain and crowded “A lot of them didn’t need to and move on to bigger and better “The one interesting thing was “Santa Switch and the talent show.” far? Why? “I was nervous. I was scared I hallways aren’t the only new study before, and now they have things.” – Brandon Williams What are your goals for high lunch. No one knew what they – Alissa Mintner school? was going to get lost,” said freshman challenges for the newcomers, to,” she said. “Math, because it’s my best subject.” were doing or where to go!” – Carly “They’re not high. I just expect high Karrie Vann. though. New study habits are just one of “Swimming.” – Cameron Nelson – Michael Harvey Steenberg school to be an experience where “Straight A’s.” – Sara Hofmann The truth is, a lot of the freshmen “There’s a lot more homework,” the challenges the students will have were worried about getting lost that said Vann. to undertake this year. Purdue said they will teach me the necessary in- “Clubs, after-school activities, work “Biology. My teacher makes it fun, “I was in the wrong class for a good “To not get one C on my report chaotic first day, even though the “You can get extremely stressed he is excited about “being able to formation for my future schooling opportunities, volunteer opportu- and I understand what he’s talking five minutes.” –Davida Flaherty card.” – Ryan Griffin freshman kickoff went smoothly easily,” agreed freshman Andy have new friends.” Finding the right and/or career.” – Bree Noffsinger nities.” – Layne Cox about.” – Summer Johnson with 459 students attending. Blythe. people to become friends with may “I wasn’t late to any of my classes.” “To be somebody.” – Jalen Hodges “Meeting new people and driving.” “P.E. is my favorite class because I The freshmen got to ask lots Working hard is a natural be a challenge, but succumbing to –Tanner Schafer of questions and received their concept of high school life if you peer pressure is never the answer. – Morgan Beck “My goals are to graduate, make like sports.” – Max White schedule and locker assignments. want to succeed. “Just be who you are,” “I cried because I couldn’t find my new friends and study animal sci- “Marching band contests to start.” – “Art. It’s so fun!” – Brooke Miles According to freshman counselor “I just hope the students are encouraged Tempel. “Everybody’s homeroom.” – Grace Jefferson ence.” – Jessica Smith What are you most excited Carlie West Ashley Tempel, it was “very doing their best and are trying to different.” about? “French, because it is fun being able “I was leaning over my desk to pick “Graduate with a 3.5 or above.” – successful.” get the best grades they can,” said Some of the freshmen are “Sports.” – Payton Mills to learn a new language.” – Caitlynn something up and the whole thing Derek LeDuc Because of these preparations, Tempel. “If you want honors, make excited about the new freedoms “To start doing competitions for Oldham most new students did well the first sure you have no D’s or F’s.” that come with growing up. The tipped over.” – Izzy Word “Four years on the CHS soccer Knightingales.” – Natalie Cummings “To graduate with Tech. Honors.” – day, along with the efforts of the She encourages the freshmen football games are a popular topic team.” – Dylan Sears “P.E. and woods, because they are Andrew Ware senior mentors who were available and other students new to Castle to of discussion among them as well. fun and I like the teachers.” – Da- “Cheering.” – Lindsey Bilderback all day for questions about classes “be involved” and to “ask for help.” Many, such as Purdue, are “To succeed.” – Marcos Bravo kota Pfingston or scheduling. They helped to guide But at the same time, she believes already getting their Castle High “The dances.” –Samantha Wheeler “Art. Mrs. Fiscus rules and is outgo- the students and made sure no one that “it’s good for them to learn to School spirit. ing.” – Colton Kemp felt alone or confused, and many advocate for themselves.” “Go Knights!”

“Fine arts connection. Mrs. Fiscus “My favorite class so far is English. I “Ceramics.” – Cassandra Clark What do you miss about is hilarious.” – Kristin Sowder interested in taking during love that we get the entire class pe- high school? What are you most nervous middle school? riod on Monday to read.” – Saman- “I’m interested in taking computer “Biology. It’s interesting.”- Kaitlin programming.” – Ian McConnell about? tha Wallisch “Child Development and Chemis- “The pods and my teachers. The McGhee try.” – Kayla Litherland “Tech Theatre.” –Freddie Coudret “Lower grades.” – Kylie Dunlap ones now are great, too.” – Montana “Gym because I love to run and ex- “Biology, because my teacher is re- Muehlbauer ally funny.” – Cole Robling ercise.” –Noah Avis “German.” – Webb Brasseale “Biology.” – Eric Steurer “I was most nervous about getting “I really miss my eighth-grade “Biology. Mr. Freeman’s way of ex- to all my classes on time.” – Nicole “My favorite class is English because “Peer tutor.” – Emily Naas “Child Development, Digital Citi- teachers. They were great. I’ll never plaining things and class orders.” – Theriac we get to read every Monday and zenship.” – Kelsie Barker forget them.” – Tristan Lindall just talk a lot.” – Hailey Heidecker Kaylynne Glass “Metals.” – Billy Durbin “Maintaining a 4.0 GPA.” – Lexi “French, Spanish.” – Erin Boeglin Gray “You knew everyone.” – Hannah “Biology, Mr. Freeman is awesome.” “Spanish.” – Christian Latouche Jones – Jakob Whaley “Business ... and show choir.” – “Art, English, French.” – Ashley Hunter Almquist The graph above shows where the 95 freshmen who answered our survey went “Easier classes.” – Evan Thomas Brown “Japanese, because it’s really fun What are some classes you are to middle school. and interesting.” – Nathan Reyes See FRESHMEN on Page 6 BY THE NUMBERS BY THE NUMBERS THE LANCER THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL 6 SEPTEMBER 2013 FEATURE FEATURE SEPTEMBER 2013 7 MY BIG CAMPUS FRESHMEN Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 5 Familiar face has become popular tradition What careers are you thinking about? “I still need to learn how to use it better,” said a mascot. Th e woman moved away, though, People who are interested in being the Garrett. “People shouldn’t get too frustrated. It’s “It’s like Facebook, Twitter and school before raising enough money for the suit, so mascot must go over a review process with Cox still new.” “Plastic surgeon, brain surgeon or dermatolo- had a baby, and it made My Big Cam- gist.” – Grace Kim Simmons fi nished raising the money herself and and need to have an updated physical. Some students have had trouble signing up. pus.” purchased the mascot suit. “It’s like being in a sport,” said mascot two. Also, My Big Campus does not work well with “DJ or speaker maker.” – Zach Harding “When Angie knew she wasn’t going to return “You are not allowed to speak, and you have to Internet Explorer. Emily Garrett, to Castle this year, (athletic director) Leah Roop stay in a hot suit the entire time. It’s a workout. Despite these diﬃ culties, many students and Social studies teacher “Military.” – Justin Goodfellow asked if I would help,” said teacher Karen Cox. “I “Th e requirements for the mascot are to keep teachers have had positive reactions. “Zoology,make arrangements musician, for the mascot to attend the the fans pumped and to keep the school spirit up “Army.” – Kendrick Sundys “I like it so far,” said junior Hannah White. gamegames designer and other and/or school functions.” Simmons in a fun way. It’s also a way to distract from a bad “I don’t really like the homework on it because send it right back with comments,” she said. 2 tester.”was also– Nik in Bowlin charge of the mascot for the past game, too,” said mascot two. I don’t have a good computer for it.” She said For some students, the idea of doing “I want to be an anesthesiologist.” – Jorryn Schmitt three years. Th e fans enjoy the mascot’s antics. that she would rather have hard copies to do everything on the computer is upsetting. “Th eTh is Marine is the fourth Corps.” year for Castle’s mascot. “Th e mascot is very open and fun with the homework. “Unfortunately, some people don’t have “Author, U.S. history teacher.” – Jess Porter –CameronOf this year’sCruz three mascots, only one person crowds. Th ey did the roller coaster at the game English teacher Brandon Kline recognizes its money and don’t have computers on hand, so has been a mascot since the beginning. Two are up in Indy, and it was incredible,” said senior advantages. they shouldn’t put all the assignments on there,” “I want to be a marine biologist or a photogra- “Teacher.”-new. Abbey Ahl- Ashley Nava. “It’s nice that it takes away that time where said senior Elizabeth Neville. “Maybe in the pher.” – Shannon Parker brandTh e mascot is not only at all of the home teachers have to take three to fi ve minutes on future they can, but people don’t have computers football games, but at boys’ basketball games, giving out papers to students,” he said. “Now all the time.” “Police or military.” – Joblen Mitchell “Pilot.”other –sportingCody Smith events and fundraisers. Th is past students get their paper as soon as its graded.” Most teachers are still learning how to use My summer the mascot participated in a competition Most teachers agree that it will be easier for Big Campus to its fullest extent, but the overall “Zoology, musician, game designer and/or tes- “ Therapist/Writer.” ter.” – Nik Bowlin at the Ford Center. grading and a more connective experience with plan is to have all classes use it. –Lexe“Th Shrode e competition at the Ford Center over the kids in their assignments. It will also prepare “My vision is for every faculty member to be “Th e Marine Corps.” – Cameron Cruz the summer was a blast!” said mascot one. “I them for college and how work will most likely on board with this,” said principal Andy Byers. Photos by Madison Daniels Anythinggot to represent else Castle you in a competitive game of be turned in there. “Within the next few years, we will be on a one- “Teacher.” – Abbey Ahlbrand Castle’s mascot has been a familiar part of Castle wantmusical to tellchairs us? against other mascots in the area. Kline had heard about the website from to-one initiative, where every student will have a athletics for four years. This year three students wear Castle didn’t win; however, losing was a lot more fellow teachers in the Evansville area. English laptop or tablet.” “Pilot.” – Cody Smith the mascot uniform. “It’sfun so because boring toyou blend could in throw a temper tantrum teacher Kim Gresham and Kline began using the Although many teachers are starting to use “Th erapist/Writer.” – Lexe Shrode withand thepretend crowd; to cry I hope with the other mascots who program last year. My Big Campus, some teachers are reluctant to By Madison Daniels tolost.” make my face known “We are leading and trying to get more give up their website completely and rely only on and highTh e schoolcompetition years asalso included a game of tug- teachers on board and to use more features that My Big Campus. Castle High School is not only well known memorableof-war against as they the Boom can Squad and many other My Big Campus off ers,” said Kline. “I like My Big Campus,” said Cozart. “But for its academics, sports and clubs, but also for be.”activities –Rachel for Allen the mascots. Many teachers are using the program to create between my website and My Big Campus, I’ll its traditions. One beloved tradition is the Castle “All in all, it was an amazing day of fun and a more central grading area and to encourage have to really fi nd what works for and with me.” Anything else you want to tell us? mascot. “Lunchesgames with heremany diff are erent people,” said mascot students to start discussions and share articles Students as young as elementary school are Th ree people wear the school’s mascot outfi t great!”one. –Micah Hoff on their subject. using sites such as My Big Campus. Middle “It’s so boring to blend in with the crowd; I hope this year -- two primary people and a backup. People have to get used to their role as the Science teacher Abby Busing used the site schools, high schools and some colleges use My to make my face known and high school years as Due to confi dentiality, their names cannot be mascot and fi gure out how to act. to have her genetics class take a test. Using the Big Campus in the classroom. Class Dojo is a memorable as they can be.” –Rachel Allen mentioned in this story. “At fi rst, I really didn’t know what to do, but The mascot enjoys cheering with fans and getting computer lab, she was able to use a scrambling similar website for elementary students. A friend of Angie Simmons, who was a then it just came naturally, and I was tired at the the crowd pumped up at the game against New Al- eff ect on her test so that no test was alike. To check out My Big Campus for yourself, go “Lunches here are great!” –Micah Hoff teacher’s aide, suggested the idea of having end of it,” said mascot three. bany on Aug. 30. “Th ey can take a quiz, I can look at it and to mybigcampus.com. “High school is fun!” -Oscar Daniel Mata

Mrs. Kathy Baker is Castle’s Youth First social worker. Her o ce is in the attendance o ce. FAMILY CONNECTIONS: Youth First will be oﬀ ering a Family Connections program this fall at Castle. Family Connections will meet once a week for six weeks. Th e program is free, and dinner will be provided. Family Connections helps strengthen families by working on improving communication skills.

GIRLS CIRCLE: Girls Circle groups will start Sept. 27th. Th is year’s topic will be healthy relationships. We will read the book Date- able by Justin Lookadoo. For more information about either program, please contact Mrs. Baker. THE LANCER THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL SEPTEMBER 2013 8 SEPTEMBER 2013 EnTERTAinmEnT spoRTs 9 Devon Allman’s fi rst solo album not extraordinary Football legend receives well-deserved honor STAFF Th e Musicians’ Coalition reviews a CD for Th e whole lot, but it still lacks impact in every song. Lancer each month. Senior Tony Goth, Musicians’ Th e high points of the album are the songs Coalition president, wrote this review. For more “Time Machine” and “When I Left Home.” EDITOR IN CHIEF, NEWS 1 information about the club, contact sponsor Jim Within each track, you can hear great vocal Robin Doom Kibler in Room 265. harmonies, fantastic guitar riff s and strong lead If you love classic rock and blues, then vocals from Mr. Allman himself. NEWS 2 Devon Allman’s fi rst solo album, “Turquoise,” is Even with all of these positives, you might Serina Burress for you. become bored if this mix of genres is not Photo by Robin Doom NEWS 3 Devon Allman is the son of Gregg Allman necessarily your jam. Th e enormity of having a foot- rolling, he fi rst checked with cur- Gabi Wy of Th e Allman Brothers. He has been the Overall, it feels like a good album that has ball fi eld named aft er him hit coach rent Knights coach Doug Hurt and driving force behind the bands Honeytribe and great individual songs in a mix of seemingly John Lidy like a blind-side tackle. athletic director Leah Roop. FEATURE 4 &5 Th e Royal Southern Brotherhood for the past fi ller songs. “When I fi rst saw those large “Of course, both of them were Robin Doom decade. “Turquoise” would be worth buying if you Photo courtesy of Jim Kibler letters spelling out my name, it very excited about this, and coach In his fi rst solo album, there are bluesy like classic rock and country because that’s FEATURE 6 English teacher Jim Kibler (left) meets Devon All- took my breath away,” he said. Hurt explained that it was ‘long Robin Doom elements like soulful lyrics and a great guitar exactly what it delivers and delivers it well. man after Gregg Allman’s concert in June at the Castle’s football fi eld was of- overdue,’ ” said Byers. “I then re- presence. Th e album hits the mark, checking off For more detail on his solo debut, go to www. Victory Theatre. Devon Allman was the opening act fi cially named “John Lidy Field” ceived permission from our super- FEATURE 7 the genres of classic rock, country and blues, but devonallmanband.com to see some performance for Gregg Allman’s concert. Kibler was so impressed during halft ime of the Castle-Reitz intendent, Brad Schneider. Finally, Madison Daniels not well enough to keep my attention the entire video and the offi cial video of his band’s cover Photo by Madison Wright that he bought Devon Allman’s new solo CD and T- football game on Sept. 6. I checked with coach Lidy just to time. of the Stevie Nicks/Tom Petty classic “Stop Former football coach John Lidy is recognized during the dedication of Castle’s ENTERTAINMENT 8 shirt. Th e man who guided the make sure he would be OK with us Zoe Taylor Th e album has variety, and I appreciate that a Draggin’ My Heart Around.” Knights to state championships naming the fi eld aft er him.” football fi eld in his honor. The ceremony took place during halftime of the Cas- tle-Reitz game on Sept. 6. Pictured above are (from left) former athletic director in 1982 and 1994 and compiled a Th e phone call from Byers left SPORTS 9 record of 209-112 over 30 years of Lidy stunned. John Evers, John Greenwell (a player from the mid 80s), Scott Daywalt (a player Robin Doom, Zoe Taylor coaching deeply appreciates the “I was speechless, listened in- from the mid 70s), Neil Chapman (a player from the ‘82 state championship ‘The Butler’ brings to life a true story with excellent casting recognition. tently, said little and was very quiet team), Castle principal Andy Byers, former principal Cecil Raymond, coach John KNIGHT VISION 10 Madison Daniels, Zoe Taylor “Now as I have had a chance to aft er the phone call was over,” said Lidy, Hugh Gerhardt (a player from the mid 70s), Allen Lidy (Lidy’s son who is Th e Film Club writes a movie three decades for seven presidents. performance since “Th e Last holding his son, John) and Jim Williams (a player from the 70s). refl ect, this is a great honor for the Lidy, who now lives in Fishers, Ind., CORRESPONDENT review for Th e Lancer each month. If the story isn’t good enough King of Scotland,” for which he Lidy name,” he said. “I might be near his sons Vince and Allen, both Hannah Huebner Sophomore Ben Lobel, the club’s vice to draw you in, just wait until I tell was awarded an Oscar. Oprah gone from the area, but my heart of whom played for their father at else about the honor. record. “To this date, that record Lucy Price president, wrote this one. For more you about the stellar performances Winfrey chooses her roles wisely, will always be in ‘Castle Country.’ ” Castle. “Playing for coach Lidy was per- has not been matched in Castle information about the club, contact from the incredible cast. keeping it down to this and “Th e Th e planning for the honor be- Later, Roop asked Lidy how fect for me,” said Lockyear. “He was football history,” said Lidy. ADVISER Susan Korb sponsor Julie Kibler in Room 208. Here are some of the stars in Color Purple.” David Oyelowo, a gan in October 2012, said Castle he wanted the fi eld named. “Aft er such a student of the game, which “Mr. Lidy is an amazing man If you are a connoisseur of the cast: Forest Whitaker, Oprah fairly new star, gives an enticing principal Andy Byers. some thought, it was an easy deci- is what I wanted to be. Th e lessons I and tremendous leader,” said Byers. PRINTER riveting movies, or if you’re Winfrey, David Oyelowo, Terrence performance as Cecil’s naive and He had heard from several sion to just use my full name,” said learned from being coached by him “He is wise and very humble. Th ose Jim Sherer interested in fi nding out about the Howard, Cuba Gooding Jr., Lenny rebellious son, Louis. Terrence people suggesting that something Lidy. have served me well as a coach, as a characteristics make him a great life of a White House butler, well, Kravitz, John Cusack, James Howard was good at being bad as needed to be done to recognize Pat Lockyear, a chemistry teach- teacher and as a father.” role model for all of us.” The Lancer is a monthly production of do I have the movie for you! Marsden, Liev Schreiber, Robin a cheating husband. Lenny Kravitz, Lidy’s importance to Castle foot- er at Castle and the Knights’ head Lidy recalled defeating Carmel Said Lidy: “Th e Lidy family Castle High School’s newspaper class. The You need to see this movie. It is Williams, Alan Rickman, Mariah oddly enough, played himself. John ball, and Byers himself had believed soft ball coach, played for Lidy on “on our frozen tundra” in the ’82 deeply appreciates all the goodwill Lancer is a member of Quill and Scroll and the a learning experience. Carey and Alex Pettyfer. Every Cusack portrayed Richard Nixon in for years that the school should do the 1982 state championship team. semistate and then going on to beat that has been directed toward us Indiana High School Press Association. Th is movie is about the true single person I just listed gave an the absolute creepiest way possible this for coach Lidy. To get the ball He was just as excited as everybody Hobart for the state title and a 14-0 over the years. We are so honored.” story of Cecil Gaines, a butler who incredible performance. and was dead-on accurate. James Opinions expressed in The Lancer are not worked at the White House during Forest Whitaker gives his best Marsden played a very attractive necessarily those of Castle High School, its ad- version of John F. Kennedy. ministration, faculty or student body. Liev Schreiber played a rather Successful start to season has girls’ soccer team thinking state Letters to the editor are encouraged and disgusting version of Lyndon B. must be submitted to the sta in person. All By Hannah Huebner athleticism to the team. Hoosier Cup defi nitely boosted our many years. Johnson that I can only hope is letters must be signed. The Editorial Board Of the six juniors on the squad, self-esteem.” He is proud of his girls and can’t inaccurate. Robin Williams played reserves the right to screen all letters for li- If you want to know what it two participate in other school “Th e (junior varsity) hasn’t had remember the last time he’s had a a “no funny business” Dwight bel or obscene material and the right to edit feels like to start out a season with sports, but all six are a part of a as much success as the varsity has, team that had a record of 9-0. He Eisenhower. Alan Rickman (Hans or shorten letters as long as the meaning re- nine wins and zero losses, just ask travel team for soccer. but we do see them improving hopes to continue pushing the Gruber from “Die Hard”) played mains intact. any player on Castle’s varsity girls’ Th e Knights recently returned every game,” said JV coach Katti players to focus on what is ahead a very convincing Ronald Reagan. The Lancer accepts advertising but may soccer team. from Bloomington aft er winning Underhill. for the team. Mariah Carey is in the movie for refuse any ad which is inappropriate for high Th e Knights have worked hard the Hoosier Cup for the second As evidence of the JV team’s “Coach pushes us hard at two minutes and has no lines, but school students. For advertising information, for every win so far and are hoping year in a row. hard work, four sophomores have practice,” said right back Ashley she is fantastic. Alex Pettyfer plays please contact the sta at the address below. to continue the winning streak all Th ey won all three of their played in some varsity games. Eissler. “But if you were to watch a very attractive version of a terribly the way to the state fi nals. games, allowing them to add to Underhill believes that if her one of our practices, you would e Lancer abusive slave owner. Th ere are 14 seniors on the team their perfect record. players keep working they can win think we weren’t being serious Castle High School Lee Daniels (director of this year. Many are committed to “We will keep working as hard the conference championship for because we are always having fun. 3344 Highway 261 “Precious”), along with Danny soccer and are choosing to play in as we can, and we’re hoping to the second consecutive year. We can’t help but have a good time Newburgh, Ind. 47630 Strong (writer of “Game Change”), college. continue to carry on our winning Varsity coach Doug Diedrich when we’re together.” 812-853-3331, ext. 450 are the masterminds behind this Many are also involved in streak,” said junior Leah Minnette, began coaching the girls last year Said Minnette: “I can’t wait to Email: [email protected] masterpiece. Please, see this movie. other sports, contributing great who starts at left back. “Winning aft er being the boys’ coach for see what this season holds.” Fax: 812-853-9886 THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL 10 SEPTEMBER 2013 KnighT Vision

Photo by Robin Doom The Marching Knights prepare to perform at the fall sports assembly on Sept. 6. Their show this year is titled “The Lone Wolf ... Howl at the Moon” and features the following musical selections: “The New Moon in the Old Moon’s Arms” by Michael Kamen, “Dances with Wolves” by John Barry and “Night Steam” by Michael Daughtery. At the Evansville Central contest on Sept. 14, the band was named Grand Champion. It competed against 18 other schools and earned awards for Best Music, Best Visual, Best Eﬀ ect, Best Color Guard and Best Percussion.

Photo by Serina Burress Keith Hawkins, a national youth speaker for 20 years, in- spires students on Sept. 10. During his presentation enti- tled “Stepping Up to the Challenge,” he said, “People forget what you say. They just don’t forget how you made them feel.” His visit was sponsored by Teen Power, Town & Coun- try Ford and Castle High School.

Photo by Serina Burress Club EQUAL sells puppy chow on Sept. 5 during their annual fundraiser. Senior Am- ber Gentry (far left) waits to buy some while (from left) junior Austin Brooks, senior Kelsey Garrett and sophomore Archit Gade man the table along with sponsor Coral Laﬂ en. The club made the puppy chow in the foods lab during ﬁ rst, second and sev- enth periods along with Janet Zeiher’s classes. “EQUAL” is an acronym that stands for “Everyone’s Qualities Understood and Loved.”

Castle cheerleaders prepare to deliver mums during their annual fall sale on Sept. 8. The girls sold 863 mums in six Photo by Robin Doom colors: yellow, burgundy, coral, purple, white and bronze. Parents attend Castle’s annual open house on Sept. 4. Seniors mentors helped guide The mums were grown by Smith Greenhouses in Patoka the parents as they followed their student’s schedule. Teachers spoke to parents for and Darmstadt. The group also has a spring plant sale that ﬁ ve minutes in each class. There was also a club fair in the Commons where visitors includes potted geraniums and hanging baskets. could learn more about the opportunities oﬀ ered by each club.