Volume 52, Issue 7 The Newburgh, Indiana April 2012 “Riley is something that is really close to Castle.”

CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL Shelby Wilkinson, Student Council president Rosenbaum brings back ‘Old Days’ to Newburgh

Jessica Noff singer Pink Pica Circle for Sarah!!!!! Staff Writer

“Old Days” is bringing new faces and old memories to Newburgh. Sam Haynes Th e fi lming of Michael Rosenbaum’s new Staff Writer movie, “Old Days,” has captivated the attention of both students and people in the community. “Old Days” is about Jim Owens, a discouraged actor, who comes home for his 15th high school community support. reunion. He and his friends get into mischief, “We have a production offi ce and Jim falls for his high school sweetheart, in downtown Newburgh, and according to Deadline.com, a website dedicated everyone is helping out,” said to movie updates in the entertainment industry. Rosenbaum. “Here, you walk in Rosenbaum graduated from Castle High and it’s diff erent from Hollywood; School in 1990, which is why he has been using even students help out.” Castle for some of the scenes in the movie. “I like to see what the community Some of the areas he has used are the football is up to,” said Rosenbaum. fi eld and the south gym. Th e football fi eld was Some residents have had the for a football game scene, and the south gym opportunity to be an extra in the was used for a dance scene. movie. In fact, the seniors on the “It’s a thrill, (and) this is what dreams are football team were fi lmed in a made of. It’s incredible,” said Rosenbaum. “I have football scene. to pinch myself sometimes, and I can’t believe has been helpful through the production Rosenbaum said that the Andy Byers we’re actually fi lming a real movie.” process. movie has been very exciting and Rosenbaum said that the fi rst week of fi lming “Andy Byers has been tremendous,” he said. enjoyable, but also nerve-racking. was “fantastic.” Byers said that the weather has been perfect, “You have to have fun, and that Filming has been taking place for a few and everything is on schedule. was my goal,” said Rosenbaum. weeks, and most of the fi lming has taken place “I’ve been to several sets while fi lming around Andy Byers at Knob Hill, Castle High School, a church in like Knob Hill,” said Byers. Evansville, Washington Square Mall and South “All actors are nice and down to earth,” he Broadview. said. “Some have been on TV for a long time but Along with creating and using the sets, the are very nice.” actors are getting a feel for working in Newburgh, One of the producers asked Byers about Photos by Jessica Noff singer a long way from home in Hollywood. tornadoes because she was concerned about (Top) Director Michael Rosenbaum directs senior “So far, Morena Baccarin plays the lead girl,” them. He told her that she had nothing to worry members of the Castle football team during fi lming Andy Byers said Rosenbaum. about, but one week later, the place where she on March 22. Rosenbaum spent three days at Castle She was on the HBO show called was staying was damaged by a tornado. He said fi lming “Old Days.” “Homeland.” she was nice about it, and everything was OK. Courtney Tesh Other actors in the movie include Nick Byers and Rosenbaum agree that Newburgh (Bottom) The south gym was decorated for a high Swardson from “Th e Benchwarmers” and Mike is much diff erent than Hollywood due to school reunion scene on March 21. The scene was Hagerty from “Seinfeld.” fi lmed after school, but the gym was decorated dur- Rosenbaum said that principal Andy Byers See ROSENBAUM on Page 12 ing the day.

INSIDE ‘Hunger Games’ Crazy Pet Stories News - p. 1-2 Sports - p. 11 How did the Everyone who has a Community - p. 3 Opinion - p.12-13 movie compare pet has some crazy Entertainment - p. 4-5 Knight Vision - p. 14 with the book? stories. See some of Feature - p. 6-10 See page 4. the stories inside! See pages 6-7. BY THE NUMBERS THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL 2 APRIL 2012 Amanda Wolf nEWs Staff Writer Justin Yates, who loved and was loved On March 21, our Castle High School family lost an amazing “It’s going to be hard without person, Justin Yates. Th ose who that wonderful smile perking knew him understand that there us up every day.” are not enough words to describe 2 what a huge impact he made in our Shelby Hancock, peer tutor lives or how much we are going to miss him! Two He was so very proud to be a “Justin will be greatly missed by senior at Castle. Justin shared his so many. He made such a positive Point life with all of those around him impact on me in such a short Conversions by showing his sense of humor, period of time! I will never forget choosing favorite peers, helping in him, and he has a special spot in my YET ANOTHER PICA CIRCLE!!! any way, always seeing the positive, heart,” said sophomore Courtney caring when someone was “down” Oldham. and simply being a true friend. He We, along with his family, had an enthusiasm for life that was appreciate so much the outpouring infectious. You could not possibly of thoughts, prayers and also your be around him without feeling attendance at the funeral and/or the joy and happiness that literally visitation during this very diffi cult beamed from him. time. We would ask that you Following are a few thoughts continue to remember them and from some of our peer tutors: us, as well, as we attempt to adjust “It’s going to be hard without being without him physically. that wonderful smile perking us up Justin’s memory will be kept every day. Only Justin could make alive through all of those who us laugh and cry at the same time. knew him. We are better people We all love him, and we’ll miss him for having known him. I had one so much. He now has thousands of e-mail sent which simply stated: angels to charm,” said senior Shelby “If we only touch one person in Hancock. our time here, long or brief, we’ve “I really enjoyed coming back accomplished something to treasure from lunch each day and seeing his more than fame or fortune.” excitement and beautiful smile. He Justin most defi nitely had special signs for all of us, and it accomplished this many times over. always thrilled me to see him sign He will be forever in our hearts. my name! I miss him so much. He -Written by Kelly Cochren, 10 habits of highly eff ective Castle students Photos courtesy of Tonya Wester was my ‘boy’ and a best friend. He Rosanne Ward, Tonya Wester, Vicki (Above) Justin Yates enjoys time with former peer tutor Becca Farmer. #1: Having good attendance #6: Having integrity made my day every day, and I loved Murdoch, Robbie Madden and the (Below) Justin tries on a fi refi ghter’s coat at the Newburgh Fire Department’s him,” said senior Miranda Wilson. peer tutors demonstration during Community Helper Month. #2: Using strong study habits and #7: Avoiding distractions organizational skills #8: Participating in class #3: Displaying a willingness to make a After-School commitment #9: Getting plenty of sleep Tutoring #4: Developing a sense of community #10: Having highly eff ective parents Need extra help in a diffi cult subject? #5: Being proactive After-School Tutoring can help! Written by Doug Gresham, Kim Gresham, Joy Miller and Sally Wilkinson

When: Every Wednesday Where: New Library Time: 2:50-4 p.m. (Stay for all or part of the time.) Cost: Free! No registration needed. BY THE NUMBERS THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL coMMUniTY APRIL 2012 3 Shriners have fun, help kids around the country

Amanda Wolf needs to be seen at one of these Th e best-known symbol for the Staff Writer hospitals can take them to one of Shriners hospitals is the “Editorial the mini clinics the Shrine holds Without Words.” According to Most people usually associate each year. At the clinic, the child will the Hadi Shrine website, the the Hadi Shrine with the circus that be evaluated by one of the doctors, photo was taken accidentally by takes place in November each year. and they will tell the parents if their 2 a photographer named Randy However, most people don’t know child is eligible to go. Th ere is also a Dieter. He recalled that in 1970 that the Shriners work year round. clinic at the University of Southern he was assigned to cover the local Two Th e Shriners Hospital for Indiana where the nurse on staff Shrine Temple’s annual outing for Children is a network of pediatric can evaluate the child and consult the handicapped. Point specialty hospitals, where children with doctors in St. Louis over video Dieter said that he was taking Conversions under the age of 18 can get excellent camera to determine if the child pictures when he saw a Shriner medical care without a cost to the can be admitted. carrying a girl in one arm and her YET ANOTHER PICA CIRCLE!!! patient’s parents or any third party. If the parents can’t make it to a crutches in the other. He also said Th ere are 19 orthopedic and clinic, the fi rst step is to fi ll out an that they were too close to his lens, four burn hospitals across North application. From there the doctors so he ran past them. However, America, as well as one in Mexico will make a decision on whether to when he went to take the picture, Photo courtesy of Mike Wolf and one in Canada. admit that child or to treat him or his camera jammed. The “Editorial Without Words” is the Th e hospitals treat children her as an outpatient. He continued by saying that he best-known symbol for the Shriners. with complex orthopedic and burn Mike Wolf, a Shriner who has had to take his last shot as they were problems. Th e children are treated accompanied children to the St. walking away. If he had to think Some of the past players include no matter what race, religion or Louis hospital, said, “I was very about it, he wouldn’t have taken it. Tiger Woods, John Cook, Troy relationship with a Shriner. nervous the fi rst trip I made to St. He said fate guides you sometimes. Matteson and last year’s winner, Th ree of the orthopedic Louis, but the kids were in such Th e girl in the photo is Bobbi Jo Kevin Na, as well as other famous hospitals (Chicago, Philadelphia great spirits and smiling constantly, Wright. She said that it still seems faces. Th is year the tournament is and Sacramento) have special I couldn’t help but smile, too.” unreal and that she has wonderful scheduled to take place on Oct. 7. programs dedicated to children Th e hospitals are supported by memories of the years she was a Th ere is a group for women with spinal cord injuries. Th e donations from multiple sources patient at the St. Louis hospital. called Daughters of the Nile. hospitals in Boston, Cincinnati, and from fundraisers sponsored by Wright was born with cerebral Th ey contiubute monetary gift s Galveston and Sacramento treat the Shriners. palsy which resulted in a lot of acounting to 44 million dollars acute, fresh burns. Phil Smith, potentate (also orthopedic problems that made it for the kids in the hospitals. To Th ey treat children needing known as the head of the Shrine), hard to walk. Multiple surgeries she be a member you have to be 18 or plastic reconstructive surgery said, “In the Warrick County had greatly improved her walking. older to be related to a shriner or a or restoration surgery as a result area, Shriners take children to Th e famous photo has been Daughter of the Nile. of “healed burns.” Th ey also Cincinnati, Ohio; Chicago, Ill; St. reproduced into stained glass Th e Hadi Shrine is more than treat severe scarring, resulting Louis, Mo. and Lexington, Ky.” windows, statues and tie tacs. just a circus. It’s an organization in contractures or interference Th e researchers at the Shriners Justin Timberlake helps with the of people who make diff erences in with how their limbs move and hospitals are world-renowned for hospitals, too. Each year Timberlake children’s lives every day. deformity of the face. their discoveries that have aff ected sponsors the children’s hospitals by No man stands so tall as when 10 habits of highly eff ective Castle students Parents who think their child medical care for all ages. hosting a golf tournament. he bends to help a child. #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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Lauren Craddock Staff Writer ‘Hunger Games’ fast facts ANOTHER PICA CIRCLE!!!! Just like Harry Potter and Edward Cullen did Director: Gary Ross before, Katniss Everdeen is rapidly becoming Rating: PG-13 a household name. Suzanne Collins’ fi ctional Domestic total as of April 8: $302.8 million heroine from her sensational teen novel tril- Production budget: $78 million ogy, “Th e Hunger Games,” is all the talk among young adults. Rating Th ousands of hopeful, die-hard “Hunger Games” fans fl ooded cinemas on March 21 to see the midnight premiere of the fi lm rendition of the thrilling novel. Even now, weeks aft er the out of fi ve premiere, the movie still holds its position at the top of the box offi ce. So is the movie an accurate depiction of the novel? Or is its soaring success the novel. It’s almost as if the fi lm was stripped merely a result of curious readers? of all its emotional appeal, focusing strictly on Set in the post-apocalyptic world in the getting the main storyline across, quickly scan- country of Panem, 24 girls and boys from the ning across any emotional details that could’ve ages of 12-18 are annually chosen at random to possibly provoked feeling in the audience. fi ght to their death while being televised for a What the fi lmed lacked in emotional appeal, tasteless game show. With the entire country it attempted to compensate for in visual attrac- as an audience, the contestants are forced to kill tiveness. their contenders using whatever method neces- Th e elaborate costumes adorned with fi re sary, leaving only one survivor. worn by Peeta and Katniss during the opening Aft er volunteering to take her much younger ceremonies were just as intricate as described sister’s place in the games, main character Kat- and friend Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) had to en- in the book. Th e makeup and costume artists niss Everdeen embarks on a gruesome journey dure was signifi cantly watered down – so much succeeded in creating characters that appeared to survival – dodging death, forming relation- that it was almost humorous. Aft er weeks of as unusual and off -beat as Collins attempted to ships and saving a life on the way. fi ghting for their lives with limited food, water portray in the novel itself. Although the novel targeted an audience of and fi rst aid, the fi lm portrays Katniss and Peeta By and large, the fi lm was as accurate a rep- young adults, its subject matter was on a much as hardly bruised – a large stretch from the ac- resentation of the novel as it could have been, more mature level, which caused noticeable tual disturbing details presented in the book. If given the constraints of time and appropriate- confl ict in the outcome of the fi lm. somehow upping the fi lm’s rating to R would’ve ness for the given audience. Th e movie included Understandably, in order to maximize profi t been appropriate, a more credible depiction of the major events of the novel, and any unread and adhere to the novel’s young audience, the the story could have resulted. moviegoer might not have been as nitpicky over movie was created on a PG-13 basis, cutting Aside from the more obvious complaint of the small details and lack of emotion shown in down remarkably its ability to mimic the real- diluted reality, the character relationships pre- the movie. But as any avid reader might tell you, istic details of the novel. Th e gruesome reality sented in the movie weren’t quite up to par com- the movie is never as good as the book, and “Th e of the suff ering that Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) pared to the detailed friendships produced in Hunger Games” is no exception. Yard Trailer for Sale! This yard trailer was built out of wood and metal by seniors Aaron Howard and Jacob Johnson, who are both in the Manufacturing Processes (Metals) class. For more information about how to purchase one, see Mr. Mark Paulson in the metals room or call 853-3331. This yard trailer is selling for $70. THE LANCER BY THE NUMBERS CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL EnTERTainMEnT APRIL 2012 5

Marie Midtlid Staff Writer Jake’s Wayback Burgers a modern marvel

Sam Haynes Accompanying the onion rings was a cup of Staff Writer “baby bleu” buff alo sauce, contributing a spicy aspect that greatly enhanced my overall good Nestled on the east side of Evansville near opinion of the food. Drury Inn and Golden Corral, Jake’s Wayback An important note: All food is made fresh Burgers off ers a fresh take on delicious food and aft er you place your order, so it comes out hot 2 innovative atmosphere. and fresh every time. Th e only drawback might Jake’s menu includes various items ranging be the cost. A burger, fi sh sandwich, chicken from a cod fi sh sandwich (March’s burger of the sandwich, milkshake, onion rings and a Coke Two month) to massive triple bacon cheeseburgers came out to be $26. Pretty expensive, but the Other items found at Cheddar’s and rich milkshakes. food is defi nitely worth making the trip and Point I ordered the Jake Cheeseburger: two beef paying the bill. Conversions Crispy Chicken Salad...... $6.99 patties, tomato, ketchup, mustard, pickle, onions Jake’s service has to be some of the best in and cheese. In appearance, the burger seemed to the area. Immediately aft er I entered the door, be nothing special, but the taste that accompanied cries of “Welcome to Wayback” fl ooded my ears. it surpassed anything else I have ordered from Th e waitress who took my order at the counter local establishments. Not one fl avor stood out or seemed as if she actually didn’t mind being there overpowered the rest; everything was in perfect and was able to answer any questions I had about the menu. During the meal, the manager proportion and mixed well. Rating With the burger came a 22-ounce chocolate personally walked over to my table twice, not Photo by Sam Haynes milkshake and a generous portion of onion just to ask how the food was, but also to suggest Jake’s Wayback Burgers recently opened on the east rings. diff erent items on the menu worth trying. He side of Evansville. The restaurant off ers anything Half a star out of ve Th e milkshake was delivered to me in a even appeared sincere when he said, “If there is from burgers and milkshakes to chicken and onion chilled metal cup to keep it cold and creamy anything we can do better, please tell us.” Aft er rings. while the onion rings came stacked in a large my meal, another employee who I hadn’t seen yet drink cup. As far as taste goes, the milkshake came and picked up my trash to throw it away. who don’t necessarily want to feel old fashioned, had a rich chocolate quality that never got old. Keep in mind, Jake’s is more of a fast-food type there are two fl at-screen televisions at either end I enjoyed drinking it to the last sip. joint than a sit-down, so the staff traditionally of the restaurant. Bright color schemes help the Jake’s onion rings are also something that isn’t expected to clear trays and throw trash restaurant seem somewhat modern, too. everyone needs to try. Th e breading is beer away for customers. All-in-all, I was impressed with every facet battered, creating a bold and incredibly crispy All restaurants love to take pride in the of my experience at Jake’s Wayback Burgers. fl avor. Another quality to the onion rings is that atmosphere they off er, and Jake’s is no exception. Th e menu has something for almost everyone, they are not greasy at all. Generally, aft er eating Based on a 1950s diner, the lighting fi xtures and everything I tasted was good. Service is fried food I feel pretty much slow and worthless resemble an older style, and the chairs are a also something the staff takes pride in. If you’re for the rest of the day; I still felt fi ne aft er eating metallic silver color. Th e music that plays in the looking for good, fresh food and positive service, a whole cup of onion rings! restaurant is also from the 50s era. For those give Jake’s a try. Castle band This Noise a fi ve-star sensation

Need extra help in a diffi cult subject?  e Musicians’ Coalition o en reviews a CD together. or DVD for  e Lancer. Junior Jessica Titzer wrote Sophomore Michael Wynn said, “A good, After-School Tutoring can help! this review. For more information about the club, peaceful album that’s also in your face is an contact sponsor Jim Kibler in room 2105. awesome combo!” Th is month the Musicians’ Coalition Senior Nic Ashworth described the lyrics as reviewed Castle High School’s very own band, “very meaningful. You can feel the emotion.” Th is Noise. Founded by Andrew Fallwell, the Senior Matt Voight was particularly band also consists of AJ Hamilton, Brenden Zieg, impressed with the drums, oft en commenting and former Castle student Stephen Bradfi eld. that they were “aggressive” and “driving.” Th eir new album, “Promises

out of fi ve Marie Midtlid Staff Writer Kitties Competitors come prepared to create memories Mr. Castle makes money for charity Youth Resources grateful for Mr. Castle competition and For Mr. Castle aint nothin is a hassle ThE LancER ThE LancER casTLE high schooL casTLE high schooL Kitties and Doggies and Birdies; Oh My! aPRiL 2012 Doggies 6 FEaTURE aPRiL 2012 7 Castle Students Have Crazy, Silly, Wonderul Pets and Castle students, faculty share odd habits, funny stories, memories of crazy family pets

 is spread was inspired by cats that belong to senior Lauren Craddock and junior Sam Haynes.  ey were once in puppy love. “Tigerlily always sits on the window sill and stares out at my neighbor, Sam Haynes’, cat, Sunkist,” said Lauren. “ ey’ll literally just sit there, stare at each other and moan and cry. It’s Birdies; love.” Apparently, Sunkist used to pine for Tigerlily on her porch, and the kitties would occasionally get together for “dates.” While their relationship status is currently separated, due to a cat ght,  e Lancer hopes to see them back together soon. Lauren and Sam aren’t the only ones with silly pets. Many Castle students and teachers have similar stories!

Oh My! Stories “Bentley.” What are some funny things Please describe a fun activity you –Amanda Robertson, junior (dog) your pet does? Any weird or cute do with your pet. When my husband dropped habits? Photo courtesy of Sarah Elaman my son off with me aft er school “Biscuit, I used to read the ‘Hello, “Play follow the fi nger.“ Bear, Sarah Elaman’s cat, takes a cat one day this fall, he told me that Biscuit’ books when I was little.” –Mackenzie Bowling, junior (fi sh) “He likes to fi nd all the remotes in nap. our cat, Bear, had run out the front –Megan Hardison, senior (cat) the house and put them under my “I make him do gymnastics. He’s door that day. He and my son What kind of pets do you have? parents’ bed. He also loves to eat had tried to look for her, but they “Daisy and Nala. Nala is named quite the athlete.” had epilepsy and just needed to gum.” – Chris Ford, senior (hamster) take shots for a month or so. You hadn’t found her. “I have two hermit crabs, one from Lion King.” Eric Antey –Mike Vieceli, senior (dog) can tell to this day that he is very I thought I would look for golden retriever/cocker spaniel –Jeff Dayton, senior (dogs) “Take him on walks.” thankful for my family not giving her aft er my son and I dropped mix, one German shepherd/mix, “My dog Hank likes to be under –Collin Roach, freshman (bird) up on him. He shows how thankful something off at my parents’ one border collie/beagle mix, one “Friday.” the covers with a pillow when he he is by being a very aff ectionate house. On the way there, I started chocolate lab/golden retriever mix, –Sam Heitzman, senior (cat) sleeps with me.” and loving dog.” to hear meowing. So I pulled two cats, two parakeets, a hamster.” –Amanda Osborne, freshman “Dega, Cleo, Meeko, Lexus and –Cyle Greening, senior (dog) over into a gas station. Dreading –Michaela Davidson, junior (dog) what I was going to fi nd, I started Mercedes. My dad likes cars and “I got my cat from the old looking all around the car for the “Bearded dragon. Two dogs (Bagle Nascar.” “Jet used to run around the house custodian, Johnny. She was cat. Finally, I popped the hood of [beagle/basset hound] and chow/ –Kerra Kinder, senior (dogs and at top speed, and then suddenly he abandoned, and he was feeding the car, and there was Bear sitting retriever/German shepherd). One cats) would just stop, fl atten out and fall What kind of voice do you use to CK hotdogs aft er basketball games. Sandy Shamblin on the engine! She had ridden cat. Gold fi sh. Chickens.” asleep.” “Vegas. My neighbor named it.” talk to your pet? He got caught and was told if he from Boonville to Newburgh while –Libby Huber, senior –Kyle James, freshman (dog) sitting there. Luckily, she wasn’t –Reed Zeiher, senior (cat) couldn’t fi nd someone to take her, “Th e voice of Zeus.” he’d have to take her to the pound. hurt, so I put her in the cab of the “He carries the leash in his mouth “Sunny because he is orange.” –Jordan Kaiser, senior (dog) So he brought her to me and my car and drove her home. when we take walks. He ‘walks Photos courtesy of Leslie Shamblin Th at’s a true story of a crazy cat! –Alex Gross, freshman (cat) Leslie Shamblin’s dogs, Max and Lady, enjoy a rest on the same couch Max de- family aft er a basketball game here himself,’ and he’s scared of the at Castle. My siblings and I made/ -Sarah Elaman, Guidance (cat) stroyed. Max is the one sitting up. Sarah Wagmeister dark.” “I yell fl amboyantly.” begged my mom to let us keep her. –Brie Cox, freshman (dog) Editor in Chief I have two dogs, both of them –Sam Haynes, junior (cat) Please share a funny story about We all fell in love, and she’s lived with us for about eight years now. are mutts. I adopted my fi rst “Sleep. Th ey’re fat.” your pet. one from PAWWS; his name is How many pets do you have? “Um … I dos tell dem dey is berry Th at’s why her name is CK, which –Jeff Dayton, senior (dogs) cute.” stands for Castle Knights.” Max. He is a true Heinz 57 dog. “One time we came home and his “Eighteen pets in all. One dog. One –Hannah Smith, junior (dogs) –Ashley Gibson, senior (cat) Teen Power is not only a sub- Both of his parents are mutts. He What tricks can your pet do? “My cat likes to pretend he is in the head was stuck in a Cheez-It box.“ cat. Sixteen gerbils.” Is there anything else you would stance-free club in local high absolutely loves people. He will –Amanda Robertson, junior (dog) jungle and run through tall grass “Depends if they are being good “Emma is about 5 years old, and schools but also has a leader- bypass dogs to get to their owners. –Dalton Wene, freshman “Delilah can sit, stay, roll over, like to tell us about your pet? and pounce on invisible animals.” or bad.” we got her about my seventh grade ship camp in the summer. Teen Th e story we tell on him a lot is shake, high fi ve back, speak and –Rachel Smith, senior “One day Bear was chasing a “None now. He kind of came down –Shelby Ellison, junior (turtles, year. At that time, we didn’t know Advisory Council is a group of the time he tore up the couch. play dead. Tyler can sing Happy squirrel. Th e squirrel ran up the “Cocoa looks like a breathing with a bad case of death.” dogs, cats, rabbit, lizard, kittens) stuff ed animal because she just lays she is a big baby and a cuddler. She high schoolers who meet at 5:55 My mom and I had gone out yard Birthday song, and the Andy “My cat pretends to be a prairie tree, but Bear kept going and ran –Daniel McMurtry, junior around.” likes to sleep with my parents, but Walking the halls every other Friday morning who saleing, and dad was at home with Griffi th theme song (whistle), and dog and sits on his back legs.” into the tree.” (hamster) “Arnold Schwarzenegger’s she always has to be touching my plan and engage in community Max. Dad left the living room to he can beat box.” –Harrison Wilson, freshman –Chris Beasley, junior (dog) with their schedules in –Jacob Brown, senior Terminator’s voice.” mom when it is super cold at night. service. Teen Court involves real go brush his teeth. When he came –Samantha Fromelius, junior (dog) hand, pausing at room juvenile court cases during which back just a couple minutes later, –Jeff Dayton, senior (dogs) “Our last name is Smith. She has a Whenever my mom moves away (dog and bird) “My dog Bailey has OCD or from her, Emma moves closer to numbers—completely high school youth can be jurors, Max had torn the stuffi ng out of “He ran into a glass door.” large orange ‘S’ across her back. So obsessive compulsive disorder. “A British accent because he’s an her to touch her. She won’t cuddle attorneys, judges and baliff s. Th e the footrest of the couch, and it “Th e basics.” –Jacob Lewis, senior (dog) she is made just for us.” lost. Stopping on stairs: Is She is addicted to light and will English bulldog.” with anyone else during the day sentence the jurors decide upon was everywhere. Turns out he –Alyssa Young, senior (dog and –Elie Smith, freshman (cat) this where I’m supposed chase your phone, fl ashlight or –Reagen Leithliter, senior unless it’s my dad, whom she is a real court sentence to be car- was digging for his bone that had lizard) anything shiny. Every day usually “I saw Simba and Marvin kiss one “When (our dog) was a puppy, he considers to be the Alpha of her to be going? ried out by the defendant. Make a gotten stuck under the couch. So at three she will stand in front of time.” “Clint Eastwood.” began to have seizures, which was pack, or me when I am home by Diff erence grants can be applied there Max was in the middle of What are their names? Why? the window with the hope that she –Raquel Harvey, junior (fi sh) The transition –Dylan Mackey, senior (cat) very sad. We took him to three myself, but that is usually just to for and won by anyone who has all of this stuffi ng chewing on his might catch the light!” between middle and high an idea that helps the community bone. We didn’t think it was so veterinarians, and each said he either protect me or keep my feet “Watson is his real name, but I call –Sophie Mayse, senior “Cooper likes to try and eat laser and involves youth in the planning funny at the time, but we laugh wouldn’t make it. We didn’t want warm. But when she goes to bed, school is unlike any other. him Watsy because he’s so cute and pointers; Jasmine likes to lick and implementing of the project. about it now. to give up on him. We took him to she has to cuddle with Mom. the name fi ts him.” herself in the eye.” Most can remember what Youth Resources funds all of these -Leslie Shamblin, Family and the vet in Boonville, and he said it –Maddie Baumholser, junior –Sammie Singler, junior (dog) –Alex Smith, senior (dogs) being a freshman was programs. Consumer Science (dogs) was an easy fi x. We found out he (dog) The Lancer Castle High School URE APRIL 2012 7 unny stories, memories of crazy family pets

Please describe a fun activity you do with your pet.

“Play follow the finger.“ Photo courtesy of Sarah Elaman –Mackenzie Bowling, junior (fish) Bear, Sarah Elaman’s cat, takes a cat nap. “I make him do gymnastics. He’s quite the athlete.” had epilepsy and just needed to – Chris Ford, senior (hamster) take shots for a month or so. You can tell to this day that he is very “Take him on walks.” thankful for my family not giving –Collin Roach, freshman (bird) up on him. He shows how thankful he is by being a very affectionate and loving dog.” –Cyle Greening, senior (dog)

“I got my cat from the old custodian, Johnny. She was abandoned, and he was feeding What kind of voice do you use to CK hotdogs after basketball games. talk to your pet? He got caught and was told if he couldn’t find someone to take her, “The voice of Zeus.” he’d have to take her to the pound. –Jordan Kaiser, senior (dog) Photos courtesy of Leslie Shamblin So he brought her to me and my Leslie Shamblin’s dogs, Max and Lady, enjoy a rest on the same couch Max de- family after a basketball game here stroyed. Max is the one sitting up. at Castle. My siblings and I made/ “I yell flamboyantly.” begged my mom to let us keep her. –Sam Haynes, junior (cat) Please share a funny story about We all fell in love, and she’s lived your pet. with us for about eight years now. “Um … I dos tell dem dey is berry That’s why her name is CK, which cute.” stands for Castle Knights.” “One time we came home and his –Hannah Smith, junior (dogs) –Ashley Gibson, senior (cat) head was stuck in a Cheez-It box.“ Is there anything else you would –Amanda Robertson, junior (dog) “Depends if they are being good like to tell us about your pet? “Emma is about 5 years old, and or bad.” we got her about my seventh grade “One day Bear was chasing a –Shelby Ellison, junior (turtles, year. At that time, we didn’t know squirrel. The squirrel ran up the “Cocoa looks like a breathing dogs, cats, rabbit, lizard, kittens) stuffed animal because she just lays she is a big baby and a cuddler. She tree, but Bear kept going and ran likes to sleep with my parents, but into the tree.” around.” “Arnold Schwarzenegger’s she always has to be touching my –Harrison Wilson, freshman –Chris Beasley, junior (dog) Terminator’s voice.” mom when it is super cold at night. (dog) –Jeff Dayton, senior (dogs) “Our last name is Smith. She has a Whenever my mom moves away from her, Emma moves closer to “He ran into a glass door.” large orange ‘S’ across her back. So “A British accent because he’s an her to touch her. She won’t cuddle –Jacob Lewis, senior (dog) she is made just for us.” English bulldog.” –Elie Smith, freshman (cat) with anyone else during the day –Reagen Leithliter, senior unless it’s my dad, whom she “I saw Simba and Marvin kiss one considers to be the Alpha of her time.” “When (our dog) was a puppy, he “Clint Eastwood.” pack, or me when I am home by –Raquel Harvey, junior (fish) began to have seizures, which was –Dylan Mackey, senior (cat) very sad. We took him to three myself, but that is usually just to veterinarians, and each said he either protect me or keep my feet “Cooper likes to try and eat laser warm. But when she goes to bed, pointers; Jasmine likes to lick wouldn’t make it. We didn’t want to give up on him. We took him to she has to cuddle with Mom. herself in the eye.” –Maddie Baumholser, junior –Alex Smith, senior (dogs) the vet in Boonville, and he said it was an easy fix. We found out he (dog) Business Makes Sense

THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL 8 APRIL 2012 FEaTURE Show choirs head to ‘FAME’ in Chicago

the Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, and got the op- portunity to step on a glass ledge 103 fl oors, or 1,353 feet, above downtown Chicago. Aft er the tow- er, the students spent three hours shopping on the famous Magnifi - cent Mile and eating at a downtown pizza place that specializes in Chi- Robin Daywalt cago deep-dish pizza. Correspondent Aft er lunch, the group boarded the charter bus and drove to Chica- Lauren’s Pica Circle!!!!! Th e last Friday before spring go’s theater district to see the Blue break is oft en spent sitting through Man Group. Th e students’ seats class, watching movies and staring Photo courtesy of Julia James were in the front “splash zone,” so at the clock. For the 87 students Knight Sensations, Castle’s co-ed show choir, traveled to Chicago to perform in everyone wore ponchos to pro- involved in show choir, either as FAME, which is a nationwide show choir competition. Knightingales, Castle’s all- tect their clothing from the paint Senior Heidi Bastawros participated in the performers, crew or backup band, female group, also participated in the competition. the Blue Man Group is famous for Junior Executive Institute program at Indiana the Friday before spring break was throwing. University’s Kelley School of Business last sum- spent on a charter bus headed to both groups qualifi ed for state. Sensations. Th e last big event on Sunday mer.  is program, which has openings for 30 Chicago. Knight Sensations placed ninth in Th e choir earned the FAME was dinner at the Hard Rock Café students, consists of workshops that focus on ap- Every three years the show the state, and Knightingales placed award which means both groups where the choirs did a fl ash mob plying to college, making the transition from high choirs -- Knightingales (an all- seventh. represented their school well, were performance of their competition school to college, nancial aid, time management, female group) and Knight Sensa- Th e trip to Chicago was not only respectful and had the best school show. goal setting, note-taking, study skills and success tions (a co-ed group) -- along with to compete in the FAME event but spirit. On Monday morning, the group in studying business. their band and crew compete in a also to tour Chicago. Th e fi rst taste Senior Katlyn Holman won packed their bags and headed to national event. Th is year director of Chicago the students received an award for her solo in the song their fi nal stop, the Museum of Brian Adcock and choreographer was dinner at Buca di Beppo, a fa- “Rolling in the Deep.” Science and Industry. Aft er a few Rob DiComandrea decided that mous Italian restaurant, on Friday Knight Sensations earned fi ft h hours, the students boarded the participating in the FAME event for night. place, and Knightingales earned charter bus and started home. the Show Choir National Competi- Th e next morning the students second place. Both groups felt they Several students talked about tion Series was the best for Castle’s were focused and ready for their tried their hardest and were pleased how much closer the trip made show choirs. competition. “We knew that this with the results. them. “Most of us have never been DiComandrea is responsible for competition was important, and we “It was really fun to get to expe- to a big city, so it was really exciting coming up with the show concept, had spent months preparing for it,” rience all those things for the fi rst to spend this time with my clos- songs and the choreography of the junior Natalie Onay said. “We knew time with my best friends,” Holman est friends,” said sophomore Eryn groups’ shows. Th e two groups the whole show back and forth.” said. Morgan. compete with these shows for two Th e group arrived at the Gene- Aft er the competition, the Adcock said, “I think it was a months each year. Th is year aft er see Th eater early in the morn- choirs returned to the hotel to rest life-changing trip for a lot of stu- traveling several miles and com- ing and performed both shows, for the next two days of sightseeing. dents, and it was one of the high- peting at three diff erent schools, Knightingales fi rst and then Knight Sunday morning the group went to lights of my career.” MENU OF SERVICES Haircut $10 Color & Style $34 Highlights $45 Manicure $12 MAKE IT HAPPEN Pedicure $21 Now Enrolling for Cosmetology Classes Esthetics Facial $23 All services performed by supervised students. www.tspaEvansville.com Starting prices above may vary according to student level.

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For more information about our graduation rates, the median loan debt of $10 OFF ANY COLOR SERVICE students who completed the program and other important information visit Expires 5/31/12 Coupon Code EC0512 www.tspaEvansville.com 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 FEaTURE APRIL 2012 9

It was really hard to get a full story about fl owers but for a side bar, I also Corsages, boutonnieres match style, colors for prom thought that we could do a little box about prices including pictures of all these fl owers. All photos I got were from WholeBlossom.com. And I know Jessika Collins this will be in black and white but it’s still nice to understand how they Correspondent “I love the bling. I love look diff erent. Assorted doesn’t really have a photo because its diff erent the crazy colors. I love the every time. For procrastinators, prom is feathers.” a challenge. Last-minute dinner Elizabeth Odom, Prices (mostly corsages unless otherwise noted) plans, last-minute dresses and even last-minute dates are hard to fi nd Zeidler’s designer 2 Average Corsage: $25 when all the good ones have been Average Bouttonniere: $5-$7 taken. Lucky for procrastinators, it up with whatever bling: pearls, Prices have been anywhere from $14 to $45 though, corsages and boutonnieres leaves and ribbon colors. Th at’s won’t be a problem because basically how we build a corsage, Carnations are the least expensive $14 Zeidler’s will accommodate last- and the average is $25.” minute kind of people. Th e customer also has to decide Teresa Johnson, a sales associate how big the fl ower is: full bloom, at Zeidler’s on Fulton Avenue buds, small, medium? in Evansville, said, “If they see “It’s all about detail,” Johnson Photos by Sarah Wagmeister something they like, they can buy said. It’s her job to walk through Prom dresses hang on a rack for display outside the cafeteria for students to look through during lunch in February. Alstroemeria $18 it. And we will take orders until the process with the customer, noon Saturday. Th e earlier they from the indecisive ones to the order the better off they will be.” ones with disagreeing dates. She “When it gets to a certain point kinds of colors, even pink zebra Roses $24 She emphasized ordering as types the order in, and designers on Saturday we’re probably all run print. Sprigs of pearl and rhinestone soon as possible because when like Elizabeth Odom read the out of fresh fl owers,” Odom said. can be added to the arrangement Assorted fl owers $25 customers wait till the last minute, description and try to create the Zeidler’s has pre-made silk as well as feathers, which are Orchids are the most expensive $30-$35 there’s no guarantee that the fl owers perfect corsage for them. corsages in neutral colors like black really popular this prom season, of their choice will be available. It takes Odom about 10 and white for people who need to according to Johnson. Th ey’ll even Zeidler’s tries to keep classic fl owers minutes per corsage and three for run in and out on the day of prom. go so far as to change the leaf color like roses and alstroemeria in white a boutonniere. Th ey choose colors like that because to match better. and pink, both real and silk, but Even though these small they go with almost every dress. “I love the bling,” Odom said. even that isn’t guaranteed. arrangements don’t take long for However, if you were going to “I love the crazy colors. I love the For more exotic orders, her to make, Zeidler’s only has get something more custom, they feathers.” involving more expensive fl owers designers at the Fulton location. have lots of options to make your Other local fl orists like the orchid, customers need to (Th ey have several locations, corsage and boutonniere perfect. order at least a week in advance including one in Newburgh.) Johnson said, “(We) have Accent on Flowers, Gift s and because they likely won’t have it From Fulton, they have to ship the keepsake bracelets which are Antiques -- 10200 W. State Road ready. corsages; on Mondays, they ship growing in popularity. Mind, 662, Newburgh Upon walking into Zeidler’s their silk orders. Th ey try to send though, if a corsage already costs Cottage Florist and Gift s -- 1024 there’s a “bling board,” as Johnson fresh fl ower corsages the Friday $25, you’re adding another $10 to Lincoln Ave., Evansville called it. She asks, “If they want before prom. that.” Th e Flower Shop -- 750 S. silk or fresh (fl owers), what type So for procrastinators who Also on their “bling board” Kentucky Ave., Evansville of fl ower: alstroemeria, rose, haven’t gotten their corsages yet, are other pieces to customize the Snodgrass -- 4824 Lincoln Ave., carnation? From there we build what does this all mean? corsage. Th ey have ribbons in all Evansville Haley Snyder

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 10 APRIL 2012 FEaTURE Traveling broadens the mind, widens the horizon

Three-Peat is so Marie Midtlid Aft er a few months, it’s easy to compare Staff Writer and contrast the home country with the host sweet country. “One of the weird diff erences was Life-enriching travel has never been easier. something as simple as people not looking at Every year there are more foreign students you when you walk by them on the street,” said coming to the United States than Americans Aaron Sewall. He graduated from high school in leaving, for a year abroad. Th e imbalance is Massachusetts and went to Norway for a school 2 signifi cant, but the number of outbound students year. “Th at was kind of weird coming from the is increasing every year: “I took the year as a U.S., where people will quite literally sometimes Two gap year between high school and college,” said stare you down.” Chris Yoder, who graduated from high school In India, it was easy for an American to Point in Illinois and went to India. “It works out for stand out. “We had so many pictures taken of Ashley Gibson most exchange students.” A lot of colleges off er us, sometimes with our permission, usually Conversions Staff Writer exchange programs as well and highly encourage without,” Yoder said. “One girl got proposed to. “My favorite memory of that trip was when we their students to participate. It gets old really, really fast.” took a ferry from one part of Venice to another, “It was an opportunity to get out of my While in Venezuela, Nitkin realized that an and it was so warm and I was sitting next to the comfort zone,” said Alexander Nitkin, who exchange is a risk and a reward. Nitkin and his girl I really liked. It just felt so right, and it was graduated from high school in Connecticut in host family weren’t a match made in heaven. It defi nitely the peak of the whole year for me.” 2010. took a few months before he was comfortable Spending a year abroad may open doors for He went to Venezuela as an exchange student with the language. Also, compared to the school the future. Future employers oft en look favorably in 2010. A completely diff erent culture, a system he was used to in the United States, his upon a year abroad; and in a globalized world, socialistic government and the Spanish language Venezuelan school was “a total madhouse.” fi rsthand experience with a foreign language made the country sound fascinating. “I wanted His outlook got him through the year. He and another culture are helpful. Aft er his year stories. I wanted experiences,” he said. decided before he left that he would make the in India, Yoder’s message is clear: “Th ere are so A one-year exchange isn’t only a big decision best of it, whatever happened, and he didn’t many reasons to be an exchange student and so but also a big load of paperwork. When Yoder regret his exchange for a second. “You gain many bad reasons not to. What usually keeps prepared himself for an exchange year, he everything,” he said. people from putting in that application is fear: realized that the application process is time Aft er a big adventure, it’s possible to live on Fear of failure. Fear of being away from your Friday, December 2 consuming. “Th ey give you this big application the memories forever. Th omas Tomezsko was family. Fear of not being good enough. Fear of vs. North W 77-71 to fi ll out. It was like 18 pages long,” he said. “We an exchange student in Japan and remembers a being judged. Fear of the unknown, really.” needed dental records, medical records, essays, day in the capital as “magical.” “We went to an Nitkin also encourages others to live in a recommendations. It all needed to be copied fi ve ancient temple in Tokyo, a section of the city foreign country over a longer amount of time times and fi lled out in blue ink. It was tedious.” with tons of shops, selling crazy clothes, with and “experience from the inside instead of from Th en the day comes. It’s time to leave tons of young people dressed so uniquely and a the outside.” everything behind: New experiences, culture section full of skyscrapers.” Th ere’s no better way to feel the soul of shock and new customs are waiting a fl ight (or Sewall also traveled during his exchange another country: “Travel is a gift , not a birthright. several) away. and got to see more than Scandinavia. “By far Th e more you get out of your comfort zone and Th e fi rst weeks are fi lled with excitement and my most awesome memory is Euro Tour,” he really spend time in a diff erent place, the more challenges. “It was bizarre,” said Yoder. “I could said. “We took this big bus to Berlin, Dresden, you’ll want to do so again,” said Yoder. “Travel function in English, but I couldn’t ever really Prague, Vienna, Salzburg, Venice, Lyon, Paris is a self-sustaining desire, an itch you’ll always communicate in Hindi or Marathi as fully as I and London.” feel the need to scratch. Once you’ve opened could in English.” While he toured Europe, love was in the air. Pandora’s box, there’s no closing it.” THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL sPoRTs APRIL 2012 11 Barrett refereed her way to the top

Ashley Gibson Staff Writer

Aft er offi ciating soccer in Indiana for six years, senior Grace Barrett has been named Young Female Referee of the Year. Barrett has put countless hours into offi ciat- ing, and this hasn’t gone unnoticed. Her adviser, John Catt, initiated the nomination by urging other referees to write in to support her nomi- nation. “Grace has had to overcome several chal- lenges,” said Catt. “First off , Grace is a female, and if one looks at the upper-level referees, one notices very few are females. Th is may have advantages, but undoubtedly there are biases. Probably the fi rst challenge Grace faced as a ref- eree was to show the coaches and parents that she had the fortitude to be a respected referee. Grace has done well in this respect and is widely Photo courtesy of Grace Barrett accepted locally as a hard-working, knowledge- Senior Grace Barrett celebrates with her adviser, John Catt, after she was named Young Female Referee of the able referee. Another challenge Grace has faced Year at the 2012 Awards Gala. Barrett has refereed soccer for six years. is convincing upper referees she has the ability to offi ciate at a higher level. She will continue to Although she has had to overcome challeng- Female Referee of the Year, she was very sur- face that challenge at every level.” es, there have been some positive outcomes. In prised. Other than trying to earn respect, Barrett has a lot of ways, refereeing has become a learning “I am so honored that I have won this award,” had to overcome other challenges such as priori- experience. Barrett said, “I became a referee be- she said. “I was up against a lot of very good ref- tizing her schedule. “Grace is always busy,” said cause my mom wanted me to learn responsibil- erees; and since I am the fi rst to have won this Becky Barrett, Grace’s mom. “She is involved ity, and refereeing soccer seemed like the perfect award in this area, it makes it even more spe- with YoungLife, church, homework and volun- way since I have been playing since I was 4.” cial.” teer work, but somehow she just rolls with the Some might say that offi ciating isn’t a job. Barrett received the award at the 2012 fl ow and gets everything done.” However, Barrett thinks otherwise. In fact, she Awards Gala with her parents and Catt in front Prioritizing her time is something that Bar- thinks it’s a tough job that not everyone can han- of several other referees, coaches and players.“I rett has worked hard at, and the people around dle because it’s physically demanding. feel very proud that Grace won this award, and her seem to be noticing this. “A lot of people say that refereeing isn’t a real I am personally honored that I nominated her,” “Grace devotes a large portion of her free job; but, hey, I’m making $45 a game, and a lot Catt said. time to refereeing,” said Catt. “Th is is in addition of jobs only pay $7 an hour, so in some ways it’s He isn’t the only person who’s proud of Bar- to all of the other activities that Grace is involved even a high-paying job,” she said. rett, though. Her parents are, too. with. Grace managed to be available for refer- Catt told Barrett that he and some other ref- “We are so proud of her,” her mother said. eeing nearly all of the time and rarely declined erees were nominating her, but she didn’t think “Th is is very exciting, and we can’t wait to con- games for me and oft en took game assignments she would actually win at fi rst. So when she got tinually watch her success in life and as a ref- on short notice.” an email informing her that she was the Young eree.” “A Special Cup” “A Special Cup” is open during fi rst and second periods for faculty and students. Each drink is made by Life Skills students, Peer Tutors and staff . Teachers can email Kelly Cochren orders for themselves and their students every Monday and Friday morning. Drinks O ered Hot and cold drinks are $1. Smoothies are $2. Hot Drinks Cold Drinks Smoothies • Coff ee • Mocha Steamer • Mocha Chill • Strawberry • Hot Chocolate • Vanilla Steamer • Vanilla Breeze THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL 12 APRIL 2012 oPinion Bullying is never acceptable anywhere

Ashley Gibson All through in schools. Sometimes, these in- persist without anyone helping the If you are a bully, try to think Staff Writer elementary stances fl y underneath the adults’ victim. about what it would be like if you school, I was radars, allowing the bullies to get With all those situations going were the one being picked on. the victim of away with tormenting other stu- unnoticed, the victims are left to Would you like it? How would you many jokes dents. Other times, teachers seem deal with the problem on their feel? Your answers might be simi- and teasing. I to just look away, even when the own. Students can face mental or lar to what that person is feeling. was continu- bullying is very evident. emotional damage from longtime It’s never nice to pick on ously picked More oft en than not, the exposure to verbal harassment. someone just to feel better about on, and when students who bullies tend to target Th ese words can eat away at their yourself. Many great people and Sarah Wagmeister I tried to tell a don’t have many friends or seem confi dence and cause them to great relationships are lost when Viewpoint teacher, noth- weak. Th ese kids oft en face the second-guess themselves. It can someone chooses to be mean Sarah Wagmeister ing happened. most ridicule. even go as far as to drive some instead of being a friend. No one Viewpoint Th e situation Many times, the students who people to suicide. wants to be abused. never got better. are being bullied don’t ask for help But sometimes it takes such a As a high school senior, I am It is something I would never from a teacher or administrator, or drastic measure, like suicide, to not picked on anymore as I was in MY PICA CIRCLES!!!!!!..... wish upon any student. even their parents! Th is is because make bullies realize the harm they elementary school. I found friends Not really Most of the time, bullying isn’t they are scared of what might hap- cause. who stood up for me when others physical. It’s mainly the words pen if it became known that they It isn’t all that diffi cult to stop would attack me and who would students say, either intentional or “tattled” on a bully. Th ey fear the bullying. always stand by me. I surrounded not, that hurt another person. Th is consequences. If you see students being myself with the positive people could be from groups of people or According to Stomp out Bul- verbally abused, step in and stand in my life instead of the negative from one single person. lying, a national anti-bullying and up for them. Chances are you will people whose main objective was Some students may not even anti-cyberbullying program for make new friends in the process of to bring me down. realize that a comment they say kids and teens, adults intervene in stopping these attacks. If you don’t And now, I return the favor makes a lasting impact on others. 4 percent of bullying situations, feel safe stepping in, fi nd a teacher by sticking up for those who have But it’s the ones who do realize other students intervene in 11 or an administrator and inform trouble sticking up for themselves. that their words or actions hurt percent and 85 percent of bullying them about the situation. Because if anything, I strongly a certain person and yet do it situations continue without any If you know people who are believe one thing: anyway who cause the biggest intervention whatsoever. Eighty- bullies, talk to them and show I would never wish any student problems. fi ve percent! Th at’s a problem if them that what they are doing is to have to go through the bullying Bullying is a common practice 85 percent of bullying situations hurting others. situations I had to go through. ROSENBAUM Continued from Page 1

community support. “We have a production offi ce in downtown Newburgh, and everyone is helping out,” said Rosenbaum. “Here, you walk in and it’s diff erent from Hollywood; even students help out.” “I like to see what the community is up to,” 10 habits of highly eff ective Castle students said Rosenbaum. Some residents have had the opportunity to #1: Having good attendance #6: Having integrity be extras in the movie. In fact, the seniors on the football team were fi lmed in a football scene. #2: Using strong study habits and #7: Avoiding distractions Rosenbaum said that the movie has been very Photo by Jessica Noff singer organizational skills exciting and enjoyable but also nerve-racking. Trailers sit in the softball lot March 21-23 during fi lming of various scenes at Castle. “Old Days” was written #8: Participating in class He said, “You have to have fun, and that was and produced by Michael Rosenbaum. He also stars in the movie. #3: Displaying a willingness to make a my goal.” commitment #9: Getting plenty of sleep Cast List for ‘Old Days’ Kristoff er Polaha - Len Brenneman Sarah Colonna- Carol #4: Developing a sense of community #10: Having highly eff ective parents Jay R. Ferguson - Mark Theresa Tilly - Mrs. Miller Morena Baccarin - Lori Harland Williams - Skunk Liz Carey - Angie Kramer #5: Being proactive Nick Swardson - Ron Freeman Danielle Bisutti - Annette Taylor Griffi n Wade - Mooner Written by Doug Gresham, Kim Gresham, Joy Miller and Sally Wilkinson Michael Rosenbaum - Jim Owens Isaiah Mustafa - T Jim Casey - Bridal Store Employee Emma Caulfi eld - Molly (rumored) Mike Hagerty - Principal Teagley GiGi LaMar - Steve Edwards’ Daughter THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL oPinion APRIL 2012 13 Roberts Stadium future still uncertain STAFF that have been sift ed through: Center, and is not supposed to be EDITOR IN CHIEF, NEWS 1 sports, parks and green space, seen as competition Sarah Wagmeister entertainment and exposition, None of these ideas seems as S NEWS 2 miscellaneous, just preserve benefi cial as something new or Jessika Collins Roberts and just raze Roberts. something not already in the area. E COMMUNITY 3 Because of the cost of A large park would be nice but Amanda Wolf maintaining the building, Roberts would not bring much revenue to The Lancer is a monthly production of Castle High ENTERTAINMENT 4 Ever since Evansville decided Stadium needs to be converted Evansville. Lauren Craddock School’s newspaper class. The Lancer is a member of Quill to build the Ford Center, there into something that can bring Th e outdoor venue might and Scroll and the Indiana High School Press Association. ENTERTAINMENT 5 have been debates concerning the money to the community, so parks not be a bad idea, but it would Sam Haynes Opinions expressed in The Lancer are not necessarily future of Roberts Stadium. and green space might not be the certainly have drawbacks. It could those of Castle High School, its administration, faculty or FEATURE 6 & 7 Th e 55-year-old-building has best choice. only be open in warmer months, Elisa Altman student body. emotional ties connected to it, Wessleman Woods is located leaving it unusable during the Letters to the editor are encouraged and must be sub- FEATURE 8 and many people want to see it next to the stadium anyway, so winter season. Lauren Craddock mitted to the sta in person. All letters must be signed. The preserved. there is no reason to have a similar A BMX facility would defi nitely Editorial Board reserves the right to screen all letters for FEATURE 9 PICA CIRCLE!!!! However, there are those space. be something unique and diff erent Sarah Wagmeister libel or obscene material and the right to edit or shorten interested in the more practical On March 22, the categories to the area, and it would have letters as long as the meaning remains intact. FEATURE 10 approach of simply razing the and 600 ideas in those categories potential for also bringing in Marie Midtlid The Lancer accepts advertising but may refuse any ad building. had offi cially been winnowed revenue. which is inappropriate for high school students. For adver- SPORTS 11 Th ere are mixed feelings about down to a total of six ideas. Because of the unique benefi ts Ashley Gibson tising information, please contact the sta at the address razing or preserving Roberts Th ese ideas include a Roberts Stadium has, there is a below. OPINION 12 because of its need for repairs. multisports complex that would large number of possibilities for Sarah Wagmeister According to the Evansville include a fi tness center, gymnastics the stadium’s future. The Lancer OPINION 13 Castle High School Courier & Press, it cost taxpayers area, playground and natatorium Th e land Roberts is on is an Tori Densley over $73,000 as of January just or indoor swimming facility. ideal location. It sits right next to 3344 Highway 261 KNIGHT VISION 14 Newburgh, Ind. 47630 to maintain the unused building. Other ideas include a BMX the Lloyd Expressway and isn’t Jessica No singer Roberts Stadium closed in facility, an exposition center, diffi cult to get to. 812-853-3331, ext. 450

September 2011. a mixed-use facility, a large Another benefi t are the parking CORRESPONDENTS Email: [email protected] Youth First's mission is to strengthen youth and Jessika Collins & Robin Daywalt In an attempt to solve this park and an outdoor venue for lots. Th e stadium is almost Fax: 812-853-9886 families through evidence-based programs ADVISER problem quickly, Evansville’s performances. completely surrounded by them, Susan Korb that prevent substance abuse, promote healthy mayor, Lloyd Winnecke, Th e fi tness center would and this makes it a perfect place PRINTER behaviors and maximize student success. assembled a task force to assist be interesting, but we already for large events. Jim Sherer in answering the question about have gyms and playgrounds in Whatever Roberts Stadium Roberts Stadium’s future. Evansville. is converted into, it needs to be Th is task force was assigned to Th e exposition center would be something that targets a large The Lancer is a monthly production of sort through 600 ideas that citizens similar to Th e Centre in Evansville. group of people so that it can cover Castle High School’s newspaper class. The Get involved with The Lancer: Get involved with The Lancer! presented in public meetings. Th e mixed-use facility is the costs necessary to build it and Lancer is a member of Quill and Scroll and the Th ere are six categories supposed to complement the Ford keep it in business. Indiana High School Press Association. Opinions expressed in The Lancer are not - Write your opinion about something and bring your signed “Letter to the Editor” to Room 102. necessarily those of Castle High School, its ad- - Drop off any story ideas for The Lancer in the “Idea Box” located in the Library. Mrs. Kathy Baker is Castle’s ministration, faculty or student body. “The Lancer - Castle High School” on Facebook! Letters to the editor are encouraged and Youth First social worker. must be submitted to the sta in person. All - Write your opinion about something and bring your signed “Letter to the Editor” to Room 102. Her o ce is in the letters must be signed. The Editorial Board - Drop off any ideas for stories you would like to see in The Lancer in the “Idea Box” in the Library. attendance o ce. reserves the right to screen all letters for li- bel or obscene material and the right to edit or shorten letters as long as the meaning re- “The Lancer - Castle High School” on Facebook! mains intact. Something to think about: The Lancer accepts advertising but may refuse any ad which is inappropriate for high school students. For advertising information, “While we may not be able to control all that please contact the sta at the address below. happens to us, we can control what happens e Lancer Drop off any story ideas for The Lancer in the “Idea Box” located in the Library. Castle High School inside us.” 3344 Highway 261 Newburgh, Ind. 47630 “The Lancer - Castle High School” on Facebook! -Benjamin Franklin 812-853-3331, ext. 450 Email: [email protected] Fax: 812-853-9886 BY THE NUMBERS THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL 14 APRIL 2012 KnighT Vision

Photo by Jessica Noff singer While preparing to fi lm a high school reunion scene in Michael Rosenbaum’s movie, “Old Days,” members of the crew made banners. The scene was fi lmed in the south gym on March 21.

Photo by Sarah Wagmeister Junior Becca Brake applies make-up to vice principal Holly Arnold on Feb 21. Brake, From left to right: Ms. Kelly Cochren along with other members of Andy Freeman’s fi rst period class, dressed up Arnold as (teacher of Life Skills/Peer Tutor Lady Gaga after earning second place in a contest to raise money for Riley Children’s Class), Joel Patton (not sure on spell- Hospital. ing), Justin Yates, Alexa Sanders, and Jamia Carson Libby Huber

Photo by Ashley Gibson The Club Equal Art Show was held in the library on April 4. “Seasons of Life” by senior Libby Huber won second place. Photo by Ashley Gibson The Club Equal Art Show was held on Apr. 4. “Seasons of Life,” by senior Libby Huber won 2nd place and is featured in the picture above.

Photo by Jessica Noff singer Seniors Lindsey Eble and Austin Vaughn were named Castle’s 2012 Lilly Scholarship winners on April 5. They were escorted into the Community Room for a surprise ceremony by Principal Andy Byers and Assistant Prin- cipal Holly Arnold. They were accompanied by their families. A reception featuring cake followed the ceremony.

Math teacher Bruce Nance admires the chalk that the math department and students in his fi fth period calculus class signed for his 60th birthday, which was on March 8. The students also gave him a cake (pictured) that had Photo by Jessica Noff singer the following message Senior members of the football team were asked to be extras in Michael Rosenbaum’s written in math terms: movie, “Old Days.” On March 22, a scene involving a football game was fi lmed. The game “All students in Calculus was between the Castle Knights and the Garrison Warriors. should get an A+.” Many of the math teachers as well as the students wore black and bow ties to celebrate the day. Photo by Sarah Wagmeister