Volume 52, Issue 5 The Newburgh, Indiana February 2012

CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL Two shows make an ‘Odd Couple’ at Castle Pink Pica Circle for Sarah!!!!! Robin Daywalt “I play Felix Unger. He is a Correspondent fastidious, hypochondriac news writer whose marriage just came Drama has started up again to an end,” Bivins said. “Th is is a at Castle High School. Th e good diff erent kind of personality for Sam Haynes kind. me to put on, but the show will be Staff Writer “Th e Odd Couple,” a play by so funny when all the characters Neil Simon, will be presented in interact.” two versions, a male and a female. Lahue said, “My character, Th e female show will be on March Chad Ferriell Raylon Bivins Courtney Tesh Ashley Lahue Florence, is the female version of 7 and 10, and the male show will Raylon’s Felix. I’m really excited to be March 8 and 9. Both shows for both students and adults so student director of the show said, play this role opposite Courtney. will begin at 7 p.m. in Castle’s everyone has the opportunity to “I think it’s awesome we’re doing We really can’t say it enough; the auditorium. see both casts. two shows because even though show will be hilarious.” Director Eric Antey feels that Senior Courtney Tesh plays the the dialogue is similar, the actors Juniors Emily Trulove and doing two versions of the same role of Olive Madison, one half of aren’t, and how they say things and Natalie Onay play two British show allows more students to the “odd pair” in the female show interpret their character will be women in the male version of the participate. Both casts involve eight opposite senior Ashley Lahue who totally diff erent. I think it will be show. Truelove said, “Everyone can characters, six male and two female plays Florence. Tesh said, “My neat to watch the diff erences. I love enjoy the humor in this show. It is and vice versa. freshman year we did two diff erent the script for both shows.” for all ages. Th e show is cast really “Th e Odd Couple” originally shows. I was the lead in ‘Barefoot Junior Nathaniel Washington w e l l .” premiered on Broadway in 1965 in the Park,’ and Ashley was the plays the role of Roy in the Antey said there was a nice with a male-dominated cast. Th e lead in ‘Proof.’ I think it’s really male-dominated show. Th is is turnout for auditions, and he hopes Andy Byers extremely hilarious show tells the cool how we’re ending our senior Washington’s fi rst play, and he’s these shows will help get future story of two roommates whose year together, as two halves of an excited to have his role. “Doing the students involved in the drama personalities are polar opposites. In odd couple, because our roles were two shows isn’t thought of like any program. He described the cast 1985, Simon rewrote the play with opposite freshman year, too. Doing kind of competition,” he said. “We as “excellent so far. I would really the genders reversed. two diff erent shows was interesting support each other.” encourage everyone to see both In the past, the cost of tickets because you got to see how the two Just like Washington, shows. Although the dialogue is Andy Byers was $7, but this year the ticket shows compared.” sophomore Raylon (RJ) Bivins is similar, each character will do a price has been reduced to only $5 Senior Katherine French the new to the play scene. completely diff erent portrayal.” Photo by Ashley Gibson Chad Ferrel rehearses his role as XXXXX during practice on Jan. 31. The Odd Couple, Male Version The Odd Couple, Female Version Cast List Cast List Andy Byers Oscar Madison - Chad Fer- Roy - Nathaniel Washington Olive - Courtney Tesh Vera - Carlee Sincavage riell Gwendolyn - Emily Trulove Florence - Ashley Lahue Manolo - Logan Burnett Felix Unger - Raylon Bivins Cecily - Natalie Onay Mickey - Victoria Lacy Jesus - Jordan Humphrey Courtney Tesh Murray - Jeremy Hopkins Assistant Directors - Jordan Renee - Hannah Hillen- Assistant Directors - Kath- Speed - Sam Baker McMahon & Ben Jenkins brand erine French & Shelbi Hollen Vinnie - Chris Lamee Sylvie - Haley Renschler

INSIDE Valentine’s Day Is Fast Approaching! It’s Time to Register for College! News - p. 1 Sports - p. 10 Andy Byers Community - p. 2 Opinion - p.11 It’s that time. How Which is better, Still don’t know Entertainment - p. 3 Knight Vision - p. 12 are you celebrating rooming with a where to go? How Feature - p. 4-9 Valentine’s Day? friend or a stranger? about an overnight See pages 6-7. See page 8. visit? See page 9. BY THE NUMBERS THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL 2 FEBRUARY 2012 coMMuniTy Local students climb to new levels Jessica Noff singer Freshman Dalton Wene climbs Staff Writer a boulder problem, while his brother, Garrett Wene, spots Bruised knees, sore forearms him. “Bouldering” is when a and stronger muscles are results climber does not use a rope 2 of one thing: the High School to climb, and the climber does Climbing League. not climb above his/her head Th e High School Climbing height. “Top roping” is the other Two League is a league at Vertical eXcape form of climbing, and the climb- Point Climbing Center in Evansville. ers climb higher and go above It was created for middle school their head height. A “spotter” is Conversions and high school students around someone who watches and as- sists the climber in case he/she YET ANOTHER PICA CIRCLE!!! the Tri-State. “(Th e High School Climbing falls. Photo by Jessica No singer League) is a program where junior and senior high students can be introduced into climbing inside of going pretty well, but he doesn’t met a lot of new people and have “(As instructor, I teach) through a climbing gym,” said instructor like the exercises. become really good friends with a couple diff erent methods, David Politano. “We learn a lot of Politano said, “We have pretty them.” technique training, workouts technique to make it so that we can intense ab and core workouts Th e High School Climbing and overall encouragement and use body positioning and using that aim toward a core of steel for League focuses on becoming a pestering to help the climbers our skeletal system instead of our maximum climbing power.” better climber, forming friendships push through mental and physical muscular system so that we save Wene said the ab workouts were and creating a lifetime sport. barriers to further their climbing energy and continue to have fi nger pretty intense. If interested in joining the abilities,” said Politano. “I hope to (and) pinch strength so we don’t Junior Erika Bauer has been league, please call 812-479-6887 better the students’ climbing skills burn out at the top of our climb.” climbing in the league for two or visit the climbing gym at 1315 and strengths, mental as well as Th e league has around 20 seasons. Royal Ave., Evansville. physical, and to spread my love of participants and meets from 6-8 “It’s been amazing!” she said. “I Th e 2012 winter season has climbing to high school students p.m. on Monday nights. It will love being able to climb as much as already started, but another season and get them just as heart-fi lled as compete at Vertical eXcape on possible and get stronger; it’s also a will begin in the fall and will cost I am toward the sport that turned three Fridays, but the dates are not great way to burn off some steam.” around $179. into my lifestyle.” set yet. Bauer said that it’s given her Th at will include a membership “It’s changed my outlook on A handful of Castle students an opportunity to meet many new until the league is over and gear nature and taking care of it,” he participates in the league. people. rental. said. “It’s taught me to never back “(I joined) so I can explore She also said she has formed All that is needed to climb is a down and to break down mental climbing and further my interest new friendships and become more pair of climbing shoes, a harness barriers and learn to be positive and skills,” said freshman Dalton physically well-rounded. and a chalk bag for your hands. about (climbing) because it is only Wene. Junior Haley Cox has also been Politano used to be in the really about having fun.” Wene has been part of the climbing for two seasons. league, and that is how he came to In the words of Politano, “Climb 10 habits of highly eff ective Castle students league since January and said it’s “I love it!” said Cox. “I have be the instructor. hard or go home.” #1: Having good attendance #6: Having integrity #2: Using strong study habits and #7: Avoiding distractions “You must be organizational skills #8: Participating in class the change #3: Displaying a willingness to make a you wish commitment #9: Getting plenty of sleep Steven F. 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Amanda Wolf Little Caesars is located off of Staff Writer State Road 261, which is off of ANOTHER PICA Highway 66, next to Starbucks. If you like it hot, Little Caesars is the spot. Photo by Sarah Wagmeister CIRCLE!!!! At the beginning of January, Newburgh wel- comed Little Caesars. Little Caesars is located off of State Road 261, which is off of Highway 66 next to Starbucks. Th e pizza at Little Caesars is $5 for each large, 14-inch pizza. It is convenient because the pizza is ready when you walk through the door. With $5 pizza and a slogan like “hot-n-ready,” it is a hard deal to pass up. Th e menu consists of several diff erent types of pizza, such as veggie, supreme, deep dish, three meat, Hawaiian, cheese, sausage, pepperoni and didn’t like the crust very much. He thought that Th e restaurant has a few chairs where people ham. Th ey have two kinds of breadsticks -- crazy the crust was too bland. can sit and wait if necessary. When they take the bread and Italian cheese. Th eir wing fl avors are I had the sausage pizza and the ham pizza. pizzas out of the oven, they box them and then buff alo, lemon pepper, teriyaki, garlic parmesan, Th ey were both good. However, I wished the put them in warmers. Th at way when you walk barbeque, spicy barbeque, bacon honey mustard ham pizza would have had more ham on it. in, you can get what you want quickly. and oven roasted. I liked that the cheese didn’t fall off like some You can call ahead, but it’s not necessary. On Little Caesars is carry-out only. So my family pizzas I’ve had. I also didn’t enjoy the crust. I busy nights, it is congested because they have to and I brought our pizza home. thought that it was kind of bland. share a parking lot with Starbucks. Other than My dad had the supreme pizza, which has We tried both breadsticks, and I liked the that, it is a very convenient location. pepperoni, sausage, ham, peppers, onions, olives crazy bread better than the Italian. Th e Italian Overall, the pizza is good, the price is right and tomatoes. He said it was very good, but he had too many spices for my liking. and it’s a good addition to the local community. ‘’ is bombastic, lively new direction

Coldplay realized they needed a As the song “M.M.I.X” comes “Don’t Let It Break Your Heart,” true identity, one to separate them around, we have hit the midway the penultimate track, begins much from the rest of the pack. Th at train point: “Every Teardrop Is a Water- like “Charlie Brown,” only that it of thought led to the creation of fall.” Th is song was the fi rst single skips the whole whaling and just their newest album, “Mylo Xyloto.” to be released from the album and gets straight to the banging. Th e Th is is essentially fi nding has become the most popular one entire song has a world-is-ending a true direction and a real sound. at that. “Teardrop” was the fi rst feel and directly fl ows into the end- “Paradise” is one of two singles indication that Coldplay has suc- ing song, “.” Th is released before the album. With cumbed to their pop side while song shares a fair amount of “Up the catchy chorus and heavy sound, still having a rocking core. Th e lyr- in Flames,” showing similarities in it is understandable that this song ics are mostly made up of terrible title and in the overall feel. Th at is, may be considered the “” metaphors such as “I’d rather be a until the second half. Aft er a brief Th e Musicians’ Coalition oft en of the album. Th is is a really great comma than a full stop” that, while mid-song interlude with synths reviews a CD or DVD for Th e Lanc- song, one that has gotten rather they can make one fl inch, do have a and awkward breathing, the song er. Junior Justin Weber wrote this popular over time. strangely likable center. suddenly pumps up in energy and review. For more information about However, this is overshadowed Aft er the pleasant interlude becomes a song that relates more the club, contact sponsor Jim Kibler by the next song, “Charlie Brown.” provided by the short-yet-sweet to “” than with “Up in 2109. Th e song starts with a sort of wail- acoustic “U.F.O.,” the album enters in Flames.” Th e song is a fi tting end Sometime in the middle of the ing that seems as though it could its second half with “Princess of that shows both spectrums of the year 2000, a humble, new British be heard around the globe, then China.” With an electronic back- album and creates a third spectrum band named Coldplay released quickly turns into a heavy-hitting drop and a much commented on within itself, one that says “Th is is their debut full-length LP entitled beat with drums and guitars slam- guest appearance by Rihanna, the the new Coldplay. Deal with it.” “Parachutes.” Th e album released ming as Chris hums to the music. song has split Coldplay fans in to exceptional sales and received With a few small breaks in the half. Some complained, saying that universal critical acclaim, most no- middle for buildup, the song fi - this is Coldplay turning too main- Rating (out of fi ve) tably for the single “Yellow.” nally ends with a small piano solo stream, while others said that the Th en, sometime aft er the release to serve as an outro, a brilliant mo- song’s beats and structure made of their famous “,” ment for the album. good use of Rihanna’s vocals. BY THE NUMBERS THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL 4 FEBRUARY 2012 FEATurE Marching Knights take magical trip to Disney

Many of the students felt that the parade was short. “I thought it was going to be longer,” said junior Lauren Abney. But they were still able to have fun with it. “It’s diff erent from marching band because you have people surrounding you,” Milam said. 2 Bunner said, “Nothing makes me happier than the audience clapping along to the music Two (while the students perform).” Aft er the parade, the students spent the rest Point Other items found at Cheddar’s of the day in the Magic Kingdom. Conversions Although the parade was over, the itinerary Crispy Chicken Salad...... $6.99 had much more for the students to enjoy. Th e next day, the group visited Animal Kingdom in the morning and Epcot in the aft ernoon. Th at evening, they got on the buses and took a short ride to Downtown Disney. Th ere, the group got a chance to see an acrobatic show called “La Nouba” at Cirque du Soleil. “La Nouba” featured a variety of acts including stunt cyclists, trapeze artists, jugglers, the Diabolo (a Chinese yo-yo act featuring girls who are 10-11 years old) and much more. Photo courtesy of Rachel Clark Eifl er thought it was “applicable to go to The Castle Marching Knights march down Main Street in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. The band left on Cirque du Soleil since this year’s (competition) Dec. 27 and left Florida after greeting the new year in Hollywood Studios. show was loosely based on that.” It was also a great way to celebrate the end of the year, he Sarah Wagmeister buses, aft er a morning practice on Dec. 27. said. Editor in Chief Before they left , their uniforms, instruments and “La Nouba” was not only something to enjoy other equipment were loaded onto the semi they but also an educational experience because the Th e Marching Knights suited up in their usual use during the competition season. musicians had to coordinate the music perfectly uniform and put on blue and white Santa hats. Once they arrived the next morning, they with the acts on stage. Th e students were in line, and the instruments went to Universal Orlando Studios and spent Aft er the show, the band met some of the were tuned and ready. It was a moment a year most of the day in the parks. musicians and cast, one of whom was a former in the making. Many of the students, plus Bunner, were student of Eifl er’s. It was time for their march down Main Street disappointed that they could not get into the “I thought it was really nice for them to take USA in Disney’s Magic Kingdom. popular Wizarding World of Harry Potter time to see us,” said senior Kyra Fleener. Rating Over Christmas break, the band traveled to because it became so crowded and offi cials had Abney added, “I really enjoyed listening Orlando, Fla. to close the park to any more people. to what the trumpet player (who was the lead “In the past, we’ve done a lot of diff erent “I wanted to ride the Harry Potter rides, but musician) had to say.” She also liked hearing Need extra help in a diffi cult subject? kinds of trips,” said band director Mark Eifl er. I wanted to do other stuff , too,” said sophomore what each member’s schedule was like. After-School Tutoring can help! Past band trips have been to places such as the Sam Milam. “So I didn’t want to wait four hours Band members spent their fi nal day, New Fiesta Bowl, but these kinds of trips required the for the rides.” Year’s Eve, in Hollywood Studios. Th e band was band to remember their competition show and Aft er a long day in the parks and on the bus, well occupied with many rides and shows for the created added stress on the students. the students got the chance to have some free New Year’s celebration. Th e last time the band took a trip, the time in the hotel. Some went swimming while At midnight, the band greeted the New Year directors set out to have “more emphasis on fun others hung out with their friends in the lobby. in Hollywood Studios with a fi reworks show and less emphasis on stress for the kids,” Eifl er Th e big event came the next day: the parade. down the street from the main entrance and said. So four years ago, they decided to take the Before they left the hotel, the students slipped behind the Magic Mickey Hat. group to Disney World. into their marching uniform. Once they arrived Aft er a long day, the students boarded the “It is a fun trip that many bands take,” said backstage at Magic Kingdom, the band warmed buses for the 16-hour ride back to Newburgh. band director Faril Bunner. “It serves as a up their instruments and tuned them before “I want to commend our students, who were guaranteed great performance opportunity for lining up for the parade. wonderful,” said Eifl er. the band.” Two other bands performed ahead of them. Bunner added he would like to thank the Since the last trip was so successful, they Ironically, all three groups played a variation Castle Band Boosters, chaperones, everyone who decided the trip for this year would also be to of “Joy to the World.” Th e Marching Knights helped organize the trip and the truck drivers Disney World, but with some minor diff erences. also played “Jingle Bells” with a drum cadence for getting everyone down there and making it Th e band traveled overnight in four coach between the songs. “a positive experience for everyone.” Business Makes Sense

THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL FEATurE FEBRUARY 2012 5 A childhood love turned lifetime pursuit

“I am impressed by the fact that she takes so much pride in the work that she does.” Eric Antey, Castle Th eater Director

helped to create costumes for vari- ous plays as well as the show choirs which is no easy task, apparently. She still recalls her freshman year when Castle did the play “A Sam’s Pica Circle!!!!! Photos courtesy of Kathryn Bailey Chorus Line.” It was her job to sit Junior Kathryn Bailey poses backstage backstage and fi x costume malfunc- with freshman Sarah Smith before a tions during the show; sometimes Freshman Sarah Smith prowls on stage during a performance of the Warrick showing of “Cats.” She helped design she was given only 30 seconds to County summer musical “Cats” in July 2011. Kathryn Bailey has made costumes and create both costumes shown in fi x a costume. However, it is not for multiple shows at school including this one shown above. Senior Heidi Bastawros participated in the the picture. Bailey’s speed or ability at sewing Junior Executive Institute program at Indiana that caught the eye of Eric Antey, the weekends and hopes to be able create a person’s character,” said In addition to the just-in-case items you should always have in University’s Kelley School of Business last sum- Sam Haynes Castle’s theater director. to sew for about an hour a day. Bailey. “Th rough design, you can mer. Th is program, which has openings for 30 Staff Writer “I am impressed by the fact that Luckily, one hour of work a day was create a person’s character as well.” your vehicle, such as jumper cables, tire-changing tools, fl ash- students, consists of workshops that focus on ap- she takes so much pride in the work all Bailey needed to be noticed by As if the New York experience light and a fi rst-aid kit, be sure to carry these winter essentials: plying to college, making the transition from high Oft entimes, the people we look that she does,” said Antey. someone very important. isn’t enough for Bailey already, school to college, fi nancial aid, time management, to as role models are found on tele- Aside from working for the For seven weeks this coming she will be followed around by a goal setting, note-taking, study skills and success vision, the radio, in movies and theater, Bailey also does her fellow summer, Bailey will travel to New personal bodyguard and get to •Cell phone and charger in studying business. even magazines. While media is students a service by craft ing prom York City to be a part of the num- converse with people from vari- •Blankets great at introducing us to all sorts and Santa Switch dresses. While ber one fashion camp in the world. ous other countries (Ireland, New •High-calorie, non-perishable food of infl uences, it also causes us to sewing dresses is her favorite thing Th ere, she will work alongside re- Zealand, China, etc…) who are all become unaware of some of the to do, it is also time consuming. nowned fashion designer Mary attending the same camp. •Extra clothing (wool socks, gloves, hats) None of the people at the camp people who are around us every Bailey must buy and cut all the ma- Ellen. Ellen’s work can be seen on At this point, it would seem that •Small can and waterproof matches to melt snow for drinking wa- day. Kathryn Bailey, a junior at terials, design the dress and then Broadway and hit TV shows like Bailey is well on her way to being go to Castle, although two of Castle, is one example of excellence sew it, a tedious process that can “Dancing with the Stars.” It will successful in the fashion industry. ter them are from Newburgh. They who is just now being discovered. take up to 30 hours. be Bailey’s job specifi cally to help However, she maintains no aspira- •Road salt or cat litter to help with traction are from multi ple states all over When Bailey was 5, she learned “Th e thing that’s really frustrat- design costumes for 32 Broadway tions of becoming famous. She sim- •Camping shovel Ice scraper and brush the country (as far west as Idaho the art of sewing from her mom ing is it (sewing) takes so much shows including “Chicago” and ply sews out of a deep passion that who handmade all of her clothes. time,” she said. “Fame.” It is fortunate that design- started when she was 5 years old. •Tow rope to as far east as Delaware/North Today, she not only makes her own Time is one thing that Bailey ing is the thing that Bailey loves “Fashion and costume design •Brightly colored fl ag or cloth to tie to your antenna Carolina). They are all either clothes but makes them for others does not have. Because of her in- most about the costume-creation (are) not about the diamonds or the juniors or seniors right now. The as well. volvement in show choir, the the- process. logo on your bag,” said Bailey. “It’s other members in my group are Bailey is involved in the theater ater program and classwork, she is “I really like how when you read about the freedom to work without from (left to right) Chicago, IL, program at school where she has forced to do most of her work on a script for a show, you can really a formula.” Columbus, IN, Columbus, IN, MENU OF SERVICES myself, and Petersburg, IN. This picture consists of all of the members from the group, Bubblez. From left to right, the Haircut $10 picture includes Ronald Brown, Rob Liu, Kristi na Linville, Heidi Bastawros, and Cara Gilliam. Color & Style $34 As a matt er of fact, our group received fi rst place. This picture was actually taken during a Highlights $45 fi re drill at our Closing Lunch outside of the Kelley School of Business. 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Marie Midtlid Amanda Aunspach. crushes.” – Chase Jewell, junior Staff Writer “I don’t do a lot for Valentine’s Day actually,” said math teacher “Valentine’s Day in elementary It only happens once a year; Shonna Miller. “I get a chocolate school was always fun because Valentine’s Day is here. Every thing from my son and my husband, each person was supposed to bring lovebird is supposed to sing, so and I watch a movie or something. enough candy for everyone, so everyone went home with a ton of leave a note and say: I think you are We don’t really buy gifts.” Students in super studies were asked candy.” – Natalie Kobe, junior “tweet” in every way. Sophomore Brittany Stalling to take a trip down “memory lane” Feb. 14 is written in history as a said, “Last year was the first time and answer questions about their “The usual way: everybody gives celebration of love in the name of we actually did anything for Valentine`s Day memories. St. Valentine. It is a day when the Valentine’s Day.” She spent the day everyone a store-bought, adorable unexpected can show up around with her family. “We went out to eat Describe something fun, unusual Valentine’s card. My favorite part, every corner and over-the-top is last year, and then we had ice cream or unexpected that has happened though, was how you could send perfect. afterward.” to you on Valentine’s Day. carnations to your friends because Today Valentine’s Day is about It is not necessary to travel to everyone at that age loves flowers.” giving and receiving. At one point, Paris and kiss on the top of the Eiffel “I wished for snow, and it happened.” – Maddie Dekarske, junior reality knocks on the door. Boys Tower to have a perfect Valentine’s – Lili Ayala, freshman sweat because they are trying to do Day. the right thing, and girls picture a “I wish friends would remember “In first grade, the love of my life scene out of a movie. me,” said junior Christian Metsälä kissed me during snack time.” – Joe Sadly there is no one-size-fits- while describing a perfect Redburn, junior all Valentine’s gift. There is only Valentine’s Day. “Maybe I could one thing to do: think outside the meet a girl.” “This past Valentine’s Day my chocolate box. He thinks people celebrate the boyfriend of almost 11 months asked me to be his girlfriend and Describe your best Valentine’s “It doesn’t have to be expensive,” day to remember “new friends, old Day. said science teacher Kim Townsend. friends and girlfriends.” This year had a ring for me. Completely She thinks girls want “something Metsälä, an exchange student from unexpected, but it was perfect!” – Kennedy Phelps, junior “My bf surprised me with a box that is very thoughtful” and that the Finland, is going to experience his of chocolates.” – Molly Brown, gift should be unique. first American Valentine’s Day. sophomore When it comes to gifts for the His school in Finland used to be “In middle school/elementary, my guys, she would go for “something covered in hearts, and some streets boyfriend got people to sing to me in class, and he gave me balloons.” – “Well… I got a gift card once, and that goes along with one of their had decorations. “It’s different here. that was pretty exciting, considering hobbies” or an activity to do I’m excited to see things they do on Kaila Flanagan, junior it was to a good store.” – Hunter together. Valentine’s Day.” Van Doorn, sophomore “We exchanged Valentine cards”– Townsend loves holidays, and The day is supposed to be Zach Dossett, junior Valentine’s Day is no exception. “I about heart-shaped balloons and “Last year when I asked my girlfriend to prom. I laid roses do cards. I usually make up cards handwritten cards, but sometimes “Last year on Valentine’s Day my throughout her house and spelled with my dog’s picture on them, and people can be unlucky in love. boyfriend and I made a homemade PROM? with roses on her bed.” – I send them to family and friends,” “I broke up with my girlfriend heart-shaped pizza. It was delish!” Nick Lawrence, senior she said. right before Valentine’s Day,” said – Kelsey Boles, senior When she was little, she made senior Lucas Bartnick. He realized cards for her classmates with her he had to do it before Valentine’s “Every year because my daddy mom. “That was our tradition. My Day. always gets me something special mom would miss work to come to Junior Molly Greenwell said for that day, even if he can’t be with the school party. It was a big deal about her freshman year, “My us.” – Kelsi Brown, senior for her.” friends and I didn’t have boyfriends, Townsend has no trouble and they were handing out roses at thinking of a reason why people the time, for like $2 each. We didn’t should celebrate the day: “To show get one. We were mad.” How did you celebrate Valentine’s the people in your life that you care It does not matter if the Day in elementary school? about them and to make others feel memories are bitter, sweet or a good.” combination of both – a chance “Having a Valentine’s Day party How people celebrate Valentine’s to make new ones is coming up with pizza and Kool-Aid, candy Day varies widely. While some shortly. and trading Valentine’s cards in What are your plans for Valentine’s make big plans with their dates, Look forward to this year’s a construction paper folder that Day this year? others choose to spend the day celebration of love. After all, if there we made.” – Hayleye Waters, with the people who mean the is no special “tweetheart” on this freshman “I plan to take my wonderful most. “Last year we went out to Valentine’s Day, celebrate yourself girlfriend, Morgan Scott, out dinner with my friends,” said junior in a special way. “Passing around Valentines to to eat then take her bowling or The Lancer Castle High School URE february 2012 7 to have both happy and SAD celebrations

something like that.” - Matt Virgin, “Spending (it) with my friend Lili Singles show their independence senior because we’re both single.” - Alexis Crane, freshman Sarah Wagmeister also single, whether it’s going to “To be with my boyfriend.” - Alexis Editor in Chief the movies, eating dinner or even Baize, sophomore “Wear red and hang out with having a night out. friends before school.” - Hannah When Valentine’s Day rolls “My parents usually get me candy Sometimes, people go out to Classick, junior around, many couples plan outings or clothes or something small.” - find other singles for a date night and go shopping for gifts for their Marisa Boris, junior “This year for Valentine’s Day Im instead of a night with friends. significant other. going to dinner with my boyfriend, Occasionally, there are special But for many singles, Valentine’s “To make cards for my friends.” - then dancing at the Castle Basketball events where singles can find Day is something that they dread. Julia Kalmer, freshman Game.” - Hannah Naas, senior someone to spend the evening with. So to combat this, many singles People also indulge themselves in celebrate Singles Awareness Day. something they enjoy. Singles Awareness Day, They splurge on the hobbies Participants in a random poll taken outside the cafeteria during otherwise known as SAD, is a they love or the iconic item that the lunch periods told what they want for Valentine’s Day. holiday that is celebrated between they have to have. After all, they Poem Feb. 13-15. aren’t spending the money on Boys 3% Many celebrate SAD on Feb. 14, someone else. Why not spend it on but others celebrate it the day before themselves! Card or after so they are not conflicting Many also exchange gifts with 4% with Valentine’s Day. Card each other or even send gifts to Combination Although its origins are themselves, so that they don’t feel 15% Poem Candy unknown, many people believe left out. Candy 18% that because singles despised seeing The point of SAD is to show couples around them celebratingNic ea Datethe world that you don’t need a day of love, singles decided they boyfriend or a girlfriend to be Nothing Puppy/Kitten would create their own holiday so happy. Stuffed Animal 20% they wouldn’t feel excluded. Celebrate yourself and life and It’s also a day to celebrate beingHugs andtreat Kisses yourself on a day when couples Nice Date single and to remind everyone Vidthat e o Gameare treating each other. 18% they don’t need to have a significant Nothing So when Valentine’s Day other to honor life and share love. comes this year and you are single, Video Game To celebrate, single peopleCombination get remember there is a holiday in 7% Hugs and together for “single parties” or plan there for you, too, and go up to your events with their friends who are friends and say, “Happy SAD!” Kisses Stuffed Animal Puppy/Kitten 6% 1% 8% Valentine’s Day Art Club Sales

Poem February 14 starting at 7 a.m. in front of the cafeteria Girls 3% Card Buy a flower for your sweetheart! 6% Card Combination Poem 19% Fresh Carnations - $2 Candy Candy 16% Includes card and Stuffed Animalribbon with purchase Nothing Flowers 9% Ni c e D ate Stuffed Animal Jewelry 6% Or purchase pottery made by Other Hugs and Kisses 6% ArtOther Club members! PriceNothing of pottery Hugs and Kisses Jewelry Flowers 1% 7% 17% rangesCombination from $1-$5 Nice Date 10%

Compiled by Jessika Collins Aft er three seasons, seniors Meredith Berkeley and Ashley Johnson are fi nally the leaders of Castle High School’s girls’ varsity basketball team. Berkeley and Johnson, the only returning seniors, are quickly fi lling the shoes of last year’s seniors. Johnson, a 5-foot-10 forward, is beginning her second year on varsity. Berkeley, a 5-6 guard, is starting her fourth year on varsity. Both Berkeley and Johnson feel that this season is completely diff erent than last season. Th ey lost three players but have also gained three freshmen. Being a senior leader for the Lady Knights means a lot to both Berkeley and Johnson. “I love being a senior leader and leading the team with Meredith because we balance each other out so well,” said Johnson. “If I am being hard, she’s all relaxed and calm and vice versa, which makes the team have a great atmosphere.” Th e team may be led by the seniors; however, as a team everyone has to work together. At least once a week they go out for a team dinner or something they can do as a team other than playing the sport they all love. “Th is year we have really worked hard to become closer as a whole, not just (junior varsity) and varsity but with the freshman team as well,” sophomore Olivia Hunt said. “We have started going to the freshman games as a team to cheer on the freshmen.” With only two seniors, it’s obvious the Lady Knights are a younger team. Although some may be surprised to hear that there are two freshmen who start. “It’s really nice to have freshmen that have stepped up so well,” said Berkeley. “Zuri Sanders and Rebecca Nunge really dominate down low.” Th e Lady Knights’ locker room is fi lled with goals made by each player -- a paper reminder of what they are working for. Berkeley’s goal is to help lead her team to win a conference title and hopefully a sectional title. Johnson’s goal is to continually improve through the year. “As long as everyone works really hard and doesn’t give up even

THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL 8 FEBRUARY 2012 FEATurE College roommates: friend vs. stranger

Lauren Craddock roommate assignments. Th ese Staff Writer questionnaires contain personal questions that ensure that the Acceptance letters are student is being matched with fl ooding mailboxes, teachers a roommate who best fi ts their are being swarmed by masses interests. 2 of hopeful seniors in search of Some colleges hold specifi c recommendation letters and events meant to further aid a students are boasting to their peers student in the choosing of their about their future plans. Th oughts roommate. of college are crowding the minds “At UE, we do off er an of nearly every senior, and with opportunity for roommate the end of high school just around requests during our June Summer the corner, it’s not too soon to be Orientation,” said Mike Tessier, UE thinking about making roommate Assistant Vice President for Student Photo courtesy of Katie Martin arrangements. Aff airs. “Th is allows people to at Purdue freshman Katie Martin (left) rooms with Abbey Kochert who she did not It’s a never-ending debate – least meet potential roommates and know before attending college. room with a friend or room with make mutual roommate requests.” a stranger? If given the choice, it Most universities recommend can be a tough decision. Although rooming with a random roommate, to learn how to compromise with them as well.” Haley Snyder rooming with a friend may seem suggesting that it encourages kids someone and fi gure out how to Maybe rooming with a friend like fun, there’s a chance that it to get out and meet new people in live with this person I hardly knew will be all you dreamed it would might lead to a messy falling out their new environment. yet.” be, or maybe rooming with a in the end. And although rooming “Freshman year is a time for Choosing a random roommate stranger will provide you with a with a stranger seems adventurous, branching out and getting to know may not be right for everyone, new friendship that you’ll have for there’s a chance that personalities more people,” said Tessier. “A new but it shouldn’t be something that the rest of your life. Either route will clash and things won’t work out. student can miss out on the college students are leery about. If for some you choose, make sure it’s what will Each decision has its pros and cons, experience if relying on only those reason you are paired with a person make your college experience as and while there’s no right or wrong people they know from high who you don’t get along with, a benefi cial and fun as possible. answer, there is a lot of information school. While we certainly allow resident assistant is always available “Everyone is diff erent,” said available to help seniors make the friends to room together, we don’t to assure that you fi nd a roommate Gross. “I know some people who best choice for themselves. necessarily recommend it during who is going to suit you best. have gone random and have found At the University of Evansville, their freshman year.” “I’ve heard a lot of horror stories, their best friends that way. I have approximately 25 percent of Elisa Gross, a 2011 Castle but if you hold off on judgments, try also seen friends room together students request a roommate, while graduate, now attends Indiana to be friendly, and go with the fl ow, and have a really great time. You the other 75 percent are paired with University and chose to room with you can make a great new friend,” need to weigh the pros and cons of random students with a seemingly someone she did not know. said 2011 Castle graduate Katie both options and fi gure out what similar personality. “While my roommate, Carly, Martin, who also chose a random will make you the happiest. Don’t Most colleges provide and I haven’t become best friends, roommate at Purdue University. let a friend guilt you into rooming prospective students with a we still get along really well,” she “It’s great to meet their old friends with them. Make whatever decision questionnaire prior to fi nalizing said. “It gave me the opportunity and also introduce your friends to you feel most comfortable with.”

Share your ideas ... If you have an idea for a story (about a person or something happening in a class, in a club or on a team), please write it down and leave it in The Lancer’s Idea Box in the Library. BY THE NUMBERS pica circle!!! SEE MY PICA CIRCLE!!! THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL FEATurE FEBRUARY 2012 9 Receiving full college experience, dorms and all

Tori Densley high school students. Th ese Staff Writer college students could also share experiences with their guests, For some students, college is a allowing them inside perspectives. mystery. Th ey have never been to “It’s somebody that was in the college, so they don’t know what same shoes,” Mellis said. “Whenever to expect. What some people don’t you have somebody that can say ‘I 2 know, however, is that they can did this’ … you benefi t from their Jessica Noff singer experience college in a diff erent experience.” Staff Writer way than the average college visit. One of the biggest benefi ts Two Th is type of visit is essentially a to these visits is that they allow Point sleepover. students to receive a better At diff erent times throughout understanding of the college they Conversions the school year, high school seniors could potentially be going to. can enjoy the experience of not Th is particular benefi t is oft en only visiting a college campus for used as the determining factor as the day but also staying in a dorm to whether a student will choose Photo courtesy of Elisa Gross room with a current college student to attend that college or a diff erent This dorm room is the current home of freshman Elisa Gross, who attends Indi- overnight or for the weekend. one instead. ana University in Bloomington, Ind. Gross is a 2011 Castle graduate. Th ese college visits are “for a “I think they can give you a completely diff erent reason (than good perception, show you where regular campus visits),” senior staying in their dorm with them. An overnight visit can “change to go and what to do when you get counselor Sandy Mellis said. “I Most of these visits occur during (the student’s) opinion,” Lickey there,” Lickey said. Overnight visits think those overnight things and the school week to allow guests to said. “If it’s too dead, you may not give students “more information road trip things are more geared to attend classes. want to go there. If it’s too much, about the college before (they) get people who know they’re going to “I think the biggest diff erence you may not want to go there.” there. Th at way, you’re not surprised be attending (that college).” (between regular campus visits Th ese overnight visits to when you get there.” Diff erent colleges have diff erent and overnight visits) is you get the college campuses aren’t the same Colleges have been increasing styles for allowing students to come whole feel … of the university,” said as a regular college visit. Th ere their visitation opportunities and and visit. scholarship adviser Errick Lickey. are more hands-on opportunities are encouraging more students to Some colleges off er a road Th ese programs can include and experiences that regular visits go to events that will allow them trip event. Th ey pick students up some of the same events regular wouldn’t usually have time to fi t in. to receive a better understanding in certain towns on buses and campus visits have, such as meeting “It’s more of a student of the college. Th is allows students bring them to their campus. Th en with professors and a tour of the orientation than a regular visit,” to know which college they will be students can stay for a couple campus. Mellis said. “You’re going to learn happy with. of days and room with a college However, they also include an more like ‘where do I go to eat,’ Mellis said, “Over the last 10 student in a dorm. opportunity to become acquainted ‘where are my classes going to be’ years or so, colleges have started Other colleges don’t actually pick with college dorms as well as attend … ‘what groups can I join.’ doing more for their freshmen. up the students but do invite them classes. Some even allow students Some of these visits also have Th ey dedicate days of activities for to partner with a “host” student, to see parts of the city for those current college students that act freshmen to do. Th ey do a much attending classes with them and who are visiting from out of town. as hosts and guides for the visiting better job of getting them started.” Ernie Haase brings back class Castle welcomes former Knight Ernie Haase Haase has the X-Factor Haase has the talent Haase comes back Haase sings at football game Former Knight Ernie Haase brings pride Ernie Haase knows his knightly home Ernie Haase shows the knight in him THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL 10 FEBRUARY 2012 sPorTs Refereeing for the love of the game

Ashley Gibson same reasons Mike Basil became an Staff Writer IHSAA referee. He said, “I referee because of the kids. I love sports, For some, the love of sports is but I referee for them.” never ending, and aft er playing Refereeing does have some them in high school and even col- down sides. Not everyone always lege, it’s hard to quit them. Some agrees with a call a referee makes, decide to play in recreational and fans oft en yell. Henson said, leagues, and some coach the sport “You can’t block out all of the noise, they love. However, those aren’t the but usually the people yelling are only choices. Refereeing is a great just passionate fans rooting for way to give back to the sport you their team.” love. Johnson tries to think of funny To become an Indiana High things to forget that people are yell- School Athletic Association (IH- ing at him. When Stamper referees SAA) referee, you have to regis- rec soft ball, she handles people yell- ter online and answer mandatory ing at her professionally and does questions on IHSAA rules. Crimi- not acknowledge it. However, if it nal history questions may also be doesn’t stop, she said, “I give them asked. Aft er the registration process a look and tell the coaches to have is completed, a rule book is sent to them addressed.” you about a week later which is also Although there are negative about a month before the online things about refereeing, the posi- testing period. Th ese online tests tives defi nitely outweigh the nega- cost $45 for up to three sports. tives. You must score a 75 percent or Brothers Kevin and Mark higher to become a licensed offi - Christman referee together. When cial. Aft er completing the registra- asked about their funniest referee tion process and receiving at least a memory, they looked at each other 75 precent, the fun begins. and laughed. Th ey both thought IHSAA referee Kevin Henson of the same story which occurred said he became a referee because he during the 2010-2011 boys’ bas- enjoys “being involved with basket- ketball season during the Castle vs. ball in this level.” Henson referees Boonville game at Castle. high school basketball and volley- Kevin Christman said, “We were ball. He became a licensed basket- offi ciating with another referee, and ball offi cial his second year of col- he threw out the tuba player in the lege, and about three years ago he fi rst quarter. Th en aft er halft ime decided to renew his license and when we came back out, the tuba become a volleyball referee, too. was lying on the ground beside the Su ch Just like players and coaches get court.” as: A ref- nervous, referees also get nervous. Some people just love to com- eree acci- IHSAA referee Daniel Johnson ment on the offi cials. Th ere are dentally said, “I still get nervous aft er 18 countless referee jokes on the in- collided years of refereeing until the whistle ternet. However, most offi cials are with a blows.” Johnson referees basketball, honest, decent people who want p l a y e r football, soft ball and lacrosse. to make a diff erence. Th e follow- and in- IHSAA referee Jan Stamper ing quote by Tom Canterbury, the jured his also gets tense. “I get nervous at basketball coach at Centenary from k n e e . the beginning of the season and 1977-1989, seems to capture the es- when I know it’s a big rival game.” sence of most referees: “Th e trouble Photos by Ashley Gibson Stamper is an ISHAA volleyball with referees is that they just don’t (Top) Referee Daniel Johnson counts the fi ve seconds freshman Mitchel Gibson referee and a recreational soft ball care which side wins.” (24) has to throw the ball to sophomore Cayman Meier during the junior varsity referee. Stamper wanted to become So the next time you think the game at Reitz High School on Dec. 17. a referee because she enjoys sports, offi cials aren’t doing a good job re- working with kids, and getting the member that for only $45 you can (Bottom) Mike Basil referees the Castle versus Gibson Southern varsity game on opportunity to watch kids grow put your money where your mouth Jan. 7. Juniors Blake Simmons (50) and Chase Jewell (30) prepare to steal the ball. into older players. Th ese are the is. Castle won 72-60. The Lancer is a monthly production of Castle High School’s newspaper class. The Lancer is a member of Quill and Scroll and the Indiana High School Press Association. Opinions expressed in The Lancer are not necessarily those of Castle High School, its ad- ministration, faculty or student body. Letters to the editor are encouraged and must be submitted to the sta in person. All letters must be signed. 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Photo by Ashley Gibson Photo by Sarah Wagmeister Photo by Lauren Craddock Physics teacher Tom Dahlquist lights chemicals Before the game, seniors Briley Fichter and Cameron Senior Isabella Haws sings “Quando me’n vo” on fi re during the homecoming pep assembly Steenberg are crowned queen and king during the by Puccini at the Talent Show rehearsal on Jan. on Jan. 20. He was one of 20 teachers who par- basketball homecoming ceremony on Jan. 20. Other 10. Haws earned second place. First place was ticipated in the teacher homecoming court. He seniors on the 2012 Winter Homecoming Court in- awarded to senior Andrew Gill who played was accompanied by science teacher Abby Bus- cluded Mackenzie Drew, Casey Eaton, Lauren Harri- multiple instruments, and third place went to ing. The couples were dressed in various themes. son, Sarah Kern, Justin Brockman, Alex Godwin, Jor- senior Courtney Wagner who tap danced. The Dahlquist and Busing were mad scientists. dan Roe and Logan Thompson. Talent Show was sponsored by Teen Power.

Photo by Sarah Wagmeister Freshman Trey Kolleck holds a puppy during a Teen Power meeting on Jan. 5. The Warrick Humane Society brought the puppy to the Photo by Ashley Gibson meeting because the money earned during Junior Jordan Gray performs a ribbon dance during the juniors’ dance performance at the home- the Teen Power Talent Show benefi ts the War- coming assembly on Jan. 20. rick Humane Society.