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“Brighton Beach Memoirs” Ernie Haase and Signature comes to the stage following Sound return. See Page 3. ancer one-acts. See Page 4. SPEARHEADING THE NEWS SINCE 1960 Read about freshman thespi- Volume 56, Issue 6 | Newburgh, Indiana | March 2016 an Chase Reising! See Page 5. Castle hopes to ‘PERM’anently help Riley Hospital p r o m i s e d Student Council co- students that sponsor Emily Garrett she would get promised students a perm if they she would get a perm raised over if they reached her $25,000, and goal of $25,000. Af- she happily ter over $37,000 was ful lled her raised, she happily promise. carried out her prom- “ e pride ise. Photo courtesy of will exceed Emily Garrett the ego loss All of these fundraisers led to this year’s Riley (referring to Dance Marathon on Feb. 19. Students learned her perm),” dances and won prizes, ranging from gi cards said Garrett. to toothbrushes. G a r r e t t Photo by Faiq Ashraf Much time and e ort were spent raising is passionate (From left) Seniors Maggie Louthan and Anna Harris and juniors Taylor Kirsch and Austyn Stierwalt, members money and making people aware of the dance about raising of the Dance Marathon committee, learn a dance before the Riley Dance Marathon on Feb. 19. The students marathon. m o n e y raised $37,715.05 to bene t Riley Hospital for Children. “It’s important to get the students excited for for Riley the event, and then everything  ows the way it’s Hospital. By Lane McMurtry Marathon Committee. supposed to,” said Stierwalt. “We ask Castle High School has been raising money e Student Council and other students students to is year’s Riley Dance Marathon (RDM) for Riley Hospital for Children, through various raised money online, through texts and by stand on raised $37,715.05, smashing the goal of $20,000 fundraisers, since 2008 and plans to continue to sending letters to neighbors and businesses, their feet and and putting Castle’s grand total of all RDMs help as many children as possible. reminding people that the dance marathon was be active to over $109,000. Students have raised money for Riley the  nal Riley fundraiser of the year. honor those “ e feeling you get when you realize the Hospital in many ways. For instance, last fall Student Council co-sponsor Emily Garrett at Riley who impact you made is unbelievable,” said junior Castle had a Color Run. Students also went can’t stand,” Austyn Stierwalt, the chairwoman of the Dance trick or treating and caroling for donations. See RILEY on Page 2 she said. Local students challenged to make changes in community

Biol- Hart. difficulties By Riley Pearson to attract a new demographic to our local parks ogy teacher, e Cas- have shown in order to strengthen and diversify our com- S h a n n o n tle team has themselves e ability to win a four-year college scholar- munity,” said Smith. Hart and been work- through the ship is within the grasp of area students. e participants were invited to consider b u s i n e s s ing endless- weeks of e Changemaker Challenge, o ered by many topics: obesity, the environment, domestic teacher, Em- ly to get the preparing. the University of Evansville, is a competition in violence, bullying, hunger and any social issue in ily Strahle presentation “ S o m e which students try to solve a community prob- which they had a unique idea for improvement. are the in shape. research is- lem and compete against area high schoolers. Ideas can hit a person out of nowhere, just Change- ey will sues have e winning group then gets a four-year schol- like what happened to these three. maker Chal- practice the surfaced a arship to the University of Evansville. creativity, sustainability and feasibility of solu- “Honestly, (our idea) kind of was derived lenge coach- presenta- few times, ree students will represent Castle at the re- tion; presentation skills; and amount of research from a meme,” said Jaramillo. “I was scrolling es. “Our role tion in front also some gional competition: juniors Austin Fonseca and put into the presentation and solution. through my Instagram when I read the meme is to provide of a panel funding dif- Cody Smith and senior Hannah Jaramillo. ese Fonseca, Smith and Jaramillo presented their aloud. Cody made a joke, and I suggested it was f e e d b a c k , at Castle so  culties, and Castle Knights were selected a er an in-school ideas to teachers Mike Reiter and Sharon Odom an awful idea. ( en) we bounced detail o of ideas, (and) they can be the occa- competition in which four teams of three plus as well as to Changemaker Challenge coaches each other until we arrived at our current pro- critique the c r i t i q u e d sional ques- three individuals presented ideas. ey were Shannon Hart and Emily Strahle. posal.” CHS mem- and make tion of fea- then judged by identi cation of the problem; “We can’t go into speci cs yet, but our goal is See CHALLENGE on Page 2 bers of our improve- sibility,” said team,” said ments. Many Jaramillo. LEGENDS Continued from Page 1 THE LANCER THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL 2 MARCH 2016 NEWS NEWS MARCH 2016 3 RILEY Continued from Page 1

promised students that she would get a perm if they raised over $25,000, and she happily ful lled her promise. “ e pride will exceed the ego loss (referring to her perm),” said Garrett. Garrett is passionate about raising money for Riley Hospital. “We ask students to stand on their feet and be active to honor those at Riley who can’t stand,” she said. Photo courtesy of Ernie Haase (From left) Tyler Vestal, Ernie Haase, J. Mark McVey, Devin McGlamery, Dustin Doyle, Paul Harkey and David Gri th combine their musical talents to perform at Ernie (Above) Students dance at this Haase and Signature Sound’s “The Inspiration of Broadway” concert. “I remember thinking, ‘One day I’m year’s Riley Dance Marathon on going to do that. One day I’m going to Feb. 19. The Indiana University come home and in uence my school and Morale Committee taught the community with a positive message of students the ve-to-six-minute hope.’” dance throughout the marathon, Signature Sound is coming to town and then the students performed Ernie Haase, Nick Osin it at the end of the game. By Riley Guerzini or that they ‘Never Walk Alone!’ ” Founder of musical quartet Ernie (Far left) Students eat at the “I remember thinking, ‘One While Haase is known for pancake breakfast after the boys’ Haase and Signature Sound In 1983, Ernie Haase was just his gospel music, his tastes have basketball game on Feb. 19. day I’m going to do that. One looking for an opportunity to ful ll expanded to all di erent styles of (Left) Sophomores Alexia Voyles day I’m going to come home his musical dreams. music that motivate and inspire (left) and Kara Sturgeon take do- and in uence my school and See GUIDANCE on Page 6 irty-three years later, Haase him. nations for Riley Hospital and sell community with a positive will once again return to the origin “I like them (gospel and pancake breakfast tickets before of his inspiration — Castle High message of hope.’ ” Broadway music) both for di erent the boys’ basketball game on Feb. School. reasons,” he said. “I’ve dedicated 19. Photos by Faiq Ashraf Ernie Haase, Haase founded his musical Founder of the musical my life to singing gospel quartet group, Ernie Haase and Signature music, but I’ve also dedicated my Sound, in 2003. group Ernie Haase and life to serving my heavenly Father ey will present the  nal prod- Since then, the Grammy- by serving his creation. My calling CHALLENGE Signature Sound • Melanoma occurs uct to the University of Evansville nominated group has brought its is much bigger than one style of they would come and sing and Continued from Page 1 when something goes on March 17 and will be judged by powerful gospel music all over the music.” promote things.” awry in the melanin- three. the CHS members Jaramillo. in uential leaders from around the world, including places like Latvia, to spread that message across the Haase’s interest in Broadway Hudson hopes that Haase’s “ e producing cells (mel- “Honestly, it of our team,” said ey will Hart, a biology teacher, and Tri-State. India, South Africa and New world. music also has brought him into Inspiration of Broadway” concert anocytes) that give kind of was derived Hart. present the  nal Strahle, a business teacher, ex- “Any of the teams/individuals Zealand. “I remember (back when I was contact with Broadway legends like will motivate current students color to your skin. from a meme. I was e Castle team product to the Uni- plained the Changemaker Chal- who competed in Castle’s competi- Currently consisting of Haase at CHS) sitting in the auditorium J. Mark McVey, who starred as Jean to engage in musicals and other • Just what damages scrolling through has been work- versity of Evansville lenge to both students and faculty. tion are invited to be part of Castle’s (tenor), Devin McGlamery (lead), listening to some band that was Valjean in “Les Miserables.” Broadway-style events. DNA in skin cells and my Instagram when ing endlessly to get on March 17, and “Our role is to provide feedback, larger team to not only support Dustin Doyle (baritone) and Paul allowed to come and perform and “I  rst met J. Mark McVey “I hope that they will take away how this leads to I read the meme the presentation will be judged by ideas (and) critique the CHS mem- Hannah, Cody and Austin but also Harkey (bass), Signature Sound then do a speech about saying no about four years ago when we were an appreciation of Broadway music, melanoma isn’t clear, aloud. Cody made in shape. ey will in uential leaders bers of our team,” said Hart. to learn more about the competi- also includes pianist Tyler Vestal to drugs,” he said. “I remember singing at his church in Hawthorne, which is a much di erent type of but it’s likely that a a joke, and I sug- practice the pre- from around the e Castle team has been work- tion as we go through the process and bass guitarist David Gri th thinking, ‘One day I’m going to do New Jersey” said Haase. “We struck music than they are usually used combination of factors gested it was an aw- sentation in front Tri-State. ing endlessly to get the presentation to better prepare them for next along with musical director Wayne that. One day I’m going to come up a conversation, and a er many to listening to, and it’s also very causes melanoma. ful idea. ( en) we of a panel at Castle “Any of the in shape. e students will practice year,” said Hart. Haun. home and in uence my school and years of work the show is  nally upli ing music.” bounced detail o so they can be cri- teams/individuals the presentation in front of a panel Fourteen schools will partici- Haase’s musical inspiration community with a positive message completed and ready for the e concert will take place on of each other un- tiqued and make who competed in at Castle so team members can be pate in the Changemaker Chal- started from a young age and has of hope.’ ” public.” ursday, March 31, in the Castle til we arrive at our i m p r o v e m e n t s . Castle’s competi- critiqued and make improvements. lenge, “including all three of War- grown over time. is message of hope is one of Haase’s passion for music has High School auditorium. current proposal,” Many di culties tion are invited to This is the rst page of the University of Evansville’s PowerPoint that describes “When I was about 10 years the reasons why Haase has decided been a constant throughout his life Adult ticket prices are $20, Many di culties have shown rick County high schools, as well the Changemaker Challenge. said Jaramillo. have shown them- be part of Castle’s themselves through the weeks of schools from EVSC (the Evans- old, I got a guitar for Christmas,” to stop in Newburgh to perform and even his high school career. and students will have a special Biology teacher, selves through the larger team to not preparing. ville-Vanderburgh School Corpo- for other things also. be creative thinkers with the ability he said. “I used to take that guitar “ e Inspiration of Broadway.” “He was in choir, he was in the discount of $10. Shannon Hart and weeks of preparing. only support Han- “Some research issues have sur- ration) and the Evansville Diocese,” “It is a fantastic opportunity to solve real-world problems, “said and sing at nursing homes and at He  nds Broadway music to be musicals and he had a group that Special discount student prices business teacher, “Some research nah, Cody and Aus- faced a few times, also some fund- said Hart. for students to not focus on only Hart. church. I knew then that I wanted connected to a story. He loves how I loved called the Hootie Hoots,” are only available through Hudson Emily Strahle are issues have sur- tin but also to learn ing di culties and the occasional Besides the fact that the win- standards-based learning they “As the coaches, we feel they are to be a musician and communicate the ending to most of the musicals said world history teacher Bobbie in Room 153. the Changemaker faced a few times, more about the question of feasibility,” said Jara- ning team will win a four-year receive in the classroom, but to way ahead of the game and ready to with others and make them happy.” he has seen give them a “redemptive Hudson. “ ey did 50s music, Tickets are also available at the Challenge coach- also some funding competition as we millo. scholarship, the challenge is good rather think outside of the box and represent Castle well,” said Hart. Haase’s commitment to creating element” that “inspires everyone to and they would perform at the Vineyard in Evansville and online es. “Our role is to di culties, and the go through the pro- a positive environment no matter walk out of the theater thinking assemblies. ey would perform at www.itickets.com/events or by provide feedback, occasional question cess to better pre- where he lives has fueled his desire they can ‘Climb Every Mountain’ at various stores around town, and phone at 1-800-965-9324. ideas, (and) critique of feasibility,” said pare them for next THE LANCER THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL 4 MARCH 2016 NEWS NEWS MARCH 2016 5 Student involvement spikes for Theatre in Our Schools Month

in the one-act marathon. With a part in “Cut,” senior Evan Sanders is appearing in the one-acts for a second time. “It’s really cool to see a bunch of people want to get involved,” said Sanders. “(It’s) helped me make a lot of friends.” “We preoccupy ourselvesEvery play withat Castle other since 2013 has had black- activities and don’tbox focusseating on (wherein nutrition. the audience is onstage), It’s too easy to notand eat “Brighton healthy.” Beach Memoirs” is no exception. “PlaysLeslie are intendedShamblin, to be done in intimate settings so that the audience is close and feels Family and Consumerlike they’re Science a part teacher of it,” said Antey. “Once we started doing it, it was so well-received I can’t imagine going back.” Lancer archives / Photos by Gabi Wy eir seating arrangement is designed to en- (Above, left) Current seniors (from left) Keric Rudisill, Grant Burnett, Jake Ellsworth, Travis Miller and Austin Marchino, who were part of a group called Stand Still, Current senior Parker Peachperforms ‘Stacy’s Mom’ during last year’s concert. hance audience experience by putting them on perform at last year’s Musician’s Coalition concert. (Above, right) Current senior Parker Peach performs “Stacy’s Mom” during last year’s concert. the same level as the actors and set. is year’s set-up accommodates merely 175 people. “It’s very intimate,” said senior Jake Ellsworth. Musicians’ Coalition expects repeat success during annual charity concert “When everyone’s right there with you, you feel By Samantha Wallisch made.” Local business Opus One Music like you can connect with them emotionally, Kibler attributes some of the “ ere was not a  ller in helps with the arrangements. more so … than with a musical audience.” Do you enjoy the bright lights success to the now annual teasers the lineup. Every act was high e show will be performed on Photos by Ben Lobel Ellsworth’s portrayal of Stanley in “Memoirs” Senior Evan Sanders rehearses for the one-act “Cut” on Feb. 24. This is his second year participating in the one- of the stage and the pressure of performed during super study quality, and it was the most April 14. It will start at 6:30 and last is his largest non-musical undertaking yet. In his performance? Do you have a before the show. until about 9:30. e entrance fee act marathon. He’s also acted in two plays put on in Thespian Troupe 2712 director Eric Antey’s acting class. tenure at Castle, he has participated in every fall money we’ve ever made.” musical talent? e Musicians’ He described the addition of Jim Kibler, Musician’s is $5. musical and three of the four spring plays. Coalition concert may be for you. By Ben Lobel education and draw attention to the need for the teasers as “the best thing that All of the proceeds from the “Oh, it’s so incredible,” said Ellsworth. “Peo- e club is eager to follow its Coalition sponsor Editor-in-Chief more access to quality programs for all students.” happened” to the show. concert are donated directly to ple are really starting to take an interest in … most successful year ever with more Increased student involvement has led to two “We normally get about four the Castle Stage, where the money something that I’ve been so involved in for so show-stopping performances. On the  nal day of Indiana State espian parts in the play being double-cast and a fourth acts and each of them do one song, is typically used to purchase the long and really have a passion for.” Musicians’ Coalition sponsor Conference 2016, chapter director Ann Hile- play being added to the one-act marathon. and when we are able to show sell-out show. necessary microphones. Jim Kibler explained why last year’s man asked all attendees to make March a special “We started the one-acts to give studentsNicolas an CosteurA NIGHT OF ONE ACTS: EPISODE III students the quality of the show we “We’ve never really thought that ose who would like to concert was the most successful. month for high school theatre. opportunity to get on stage,” said Troupe 2712 March 8, 7 p.m. Students: $8 are putting on, they tend to come anyone was bad enough that we perform in the show should contact “ ere was not a  ller in the Following the success of its fall musical director Eric Antey. “ is year, we have the most Castle H.S. auditorium Adults: $8 out in droves,” he said. “Last year needed to cut them,” said Kibler. Kibler or become a member of the lineup,” he said. “Zombie Prom,” Castle High School espian students we’ve had involved since I’ve been here.” I printed 250 programs, and they Instead, there is a sound check Musicians’ Coalition club before “Every act was high quality, and Troupe 2712 is fully embracing her request with e four one-acts featured are all directed by BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS were gone like (a snap).” before the concert to make sure the spring break starts. e club meets it was the most money we’ve ever a spring season featuring their third annual one- seniors at Castle. “Check Please: Take 3” is di- March 9-11, 7 p.m. Students: $8 ere are no auditions for this equipment is set up correctly. during rotation A in the library. act marathon and a production of Neil Simon’s rected by Mariah Charles; “ e Brothers Grimm Castle H.S. auditorium Adults: $10 “Brighton Beach Memoirs.” Spectaculathon” is directed by Tian Moore- eatre in Our Schools Month is de ned by the Denk; “Cut” is directed by Devon Lejman; and Tickets can be purchased through Eric Antey Educational eatre Association and American “A FunnyHot ingDrinks Happened - $1 On theCold Way Drinks to Fi h - $1 (Room 143) or [email protected]. “AAlliance Special for eatre Cup” & Education as a “campaign Period” is directed by Lexi Williams. 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THE LANCER THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL 6 MARCH 2016 CROSSWORD ENTERTAINMENT MARCH 2016 7 Panic! At the Disco delivers ‘very powerful, emotional lyrics ‘

By Rachel Lesh album leading up to this one seem to be unique Musicians’ Coalition board member in comparison to each other. Word of the Day Crossword #6 e ninth track on the album, called “ e Panic! At the Disco (P!ATD) recently Good, e Bad and the Dirty,” was well received released its new album entitled “Death of a by the Musicians’ Coalition, with its catchy CONSTRUCTION NAME______Bachelor,” which showcases Brendon Urie’s opening and varying elements to keep the Continued from Page 1 vocals in a strategic and harmonic way. Panic! song interesting. Lawrence thought it had an At the Disco was originally a band, but it is “interesting rhythm and vocal combination” as By Matthew Johnson Across 10. (n) A disguise/concealment that allows one to blend in currently exclusively Urie with a backup band of well as “thought-provoking lyrics!” Musicians’ Coalition member 2. (adj) Improper or lacking manners, rude, disagreeable 12. (adj) Able to be reached, able to be understood musicians that are not o cial members. Johnson noticed that the “verse was sung 4. (n) Rapidity of motion; quickness; swiftness 16. (n) One who helps others, particularly with charitable do- “Victorious,” the  rst track of the album, is in di erent ways and maybe in di erent keys.” e album “25” is Adele’s third 5. (v) Worsen, make more severe. Irritate or anger nations an upbeat and energetic song someone could Overall, the song keeps listeners entertained. album and her  rst one in  ve 6. (v) To displace; to put out of its proper place 17. (adj) Of many various kinds; composed of many distinct infectiously dance to over and over again. e last song of the album, “Impossible Year,” years. 9. (adj) Employing or using good judgment qualities; unlike Senior and Musicians’ Coalition board is a nice ballad that showcases Urie’s vocals, Adele’s successful music career member Clay Lawrence said, “It’s a classic giving it a rich tone. Johnson described the song began in 2008 when the release pop song that will surely be played hundreds as “emotional and re ective,” and Lawrence See ADELE on Page 9 of her  rst studio album, “19,” of times. It is, however, an upbeat song with a called it “a perfect ending to the album.” gained mass praise and numerous strong melody.” Overall, this album has great variety, and nominations for awards. e third song, “Hallelujah,” provides some powerful, emotional lyrics.” I think it’s safe to say the Coalition would With Adele’s last two albums gospel choir vibes with the background singers. e sixth track on the album, called “Crazy recommend giving “Death of a Bachelor” a drawing rave reviews from fans While the song is quite repetitive, it’s overall one = Genius,” is one of my personal favorites as it listen. and critics alike, expectations for of the better and more memorable songs on the reminds me of a more classic P!ATD sound. “25” were considerably high to say album. Lawrence described it as a “Broadway-esque the least. See TEACHERS on Page 6 Senior Matthew Johnson commented on the song with an upbeat tune.” song’s slower tempo, describing its “still very He went on to say that all the songs on the is album received 4 out of 5 stars. See GUIDANCE on Page 6 ‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’ takes ‘bite’ at box o ce

By Alexandra Hardgrave know. is is a helpful move, especially for the enjoyment of viewers who haven’t read the What could make the 19th century literary book. classic by Jane Austen, “Pride and Prejudice,” I enjoyed most aspects of this movie. It is meaningful to a 21st century audience? Zom- campy but also reels the audience in with its bies, of course! zombie scenes and easy-to-love characters. at is exactly what Seth Grahame-Smith did e movie was gorier than I expected it to when he wrote the novel “Pride and Prejudice be, but the majority of the e ects were well ex- and Zombies” in 2009. ecuted. Seven years later, the movie adapted from e blood and violence is most likely how it Down 11. (adj) Deep-seated, rmly established his book did not seem to attract large audiences, earned its PG-13 rating. 1. (adj) Relating to colors 12. (v) To settle di erences between making only $10.6 million in its  rst week at the e movie could be considered scary to chil- 3. (adj) Improper, tactless, unseemly two or more parties; to mediate box o ce. dren or anyone who does not like horror mov- 4. (adj) Very fat; obese 13. (adj) Eliciting disgust and rejection is reviewer was happy to pay, though, and ies. 7. (v) To lose leaves 14. (adj) Adaptable, open to change pleased to watch this clever combination of mas- ere is never a dull moment in the whole 8. (v) To save; to rescue 15. (adj) Ugly; frightful terful literature and modern horror. one hour and 48 minutes, and the ending will Remaining true to the original plot and have audiences sitting on the edge of their seats utilizing Grahame-Smith’s parody, this movie as the main character, Elizabeth Bennet, races to livens up the  ve Bennet sisters’ pursuit of mar- save her family and love interest, Mr. Darcy. riageable men with gory zombie attacks, martial e audience is made to think that the movie arts-laden  ght scenes and subtle comedic mo- ends happily until a er the credits, when the real ments. ending comes and leaves one of the most grip- accessible boorish Word Bank diverse judicious e opening sequence starts the movie o ping cli hangers I have ever seen. Needless to aggravate camou age corpulent gruesome labile with a bang, or should I say with a bite, when a say, I was dissatis ed with the unsure ending. arbitrate celerity defoliate indelicate repulsive zombie is found at a house party. It should be noted that fans of the original benefactor chromatic dislocate inveterate salvage When a young woman opens a door, she  nds Jane Austen novel might be more satis ed with a girl eating a dead body. As the girl turns to the the 2005 screen adaptation, which follows the audience, her face looks normal at  rst, but then classic storyline much more truly. she appears as a horribly mutilated zombie. Overall, I would recommend this movie to is movie received 4 out of 5 brains. Following this, the narrator  lls in the back- anyone who likes romance and literature — and story that the audience would otherwise not zombies. THE LANCER THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL 8 MARCH 2016 SPORTS SPORTS MARCH 2016 9 STAFF Castle athletes encouraged to stick with lacrosse By Alexandra Hardgrave Members of the girls’ lacrosse team EDITOR IN CHIEF practice Feb. 26. Ben Lobel “Lacrosse is a sport that requires a lot of hard work and dedication,” They perform many NEWS 1 & 2 said Kody Kifer, a junior member drills to sharpen their Lane McMurtry throwing and catch- Riley Pearson of the Castle boys’ lacrosse team, “ ere are no days o in the life of ing skills. Photos by Band NEWS 3 a lacrosse player.” Alexandra Hardgrave Riley Guerzini Continued from Page 8 is fact has never been more NEWS 4 true than this year as both teams Ben Lobel ready themselves for the season ahead. NEWS 5 Photo by Riley Guerzini Samantha Wallisch Lacrosse, or LAX, is a game that has quickly become very popular CROSSWORD 6 Ben Lobel “ e game is like hockey in that the goal is to use a stick to place All signs point to Castle athletes’ futures ENTERTAINMENT 7 an object into a goal, and you can Riley Guerzini Alexandra Hardgrave check, like soccer, with the  eld size Seven Castle High School senior Thornbury, will play for the University and electrical engineering. and endurance needed to play, and student athletes signed letters of in- of St. Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Sam Hu will continue his base- SPORTS 8 (it’s) most like basketball in game and no pads. “We compare very well to the tent to the university of their choice The three-year starter was a rst team ball career at DePauw University in Riley Guerzini play with picks and o -ball play,” Nonetheless, injuries do occur. 2015 team,” said Clark. e 2016 after school on Feb. 3 in Castle’s caf- all-state selection as a junior and se- Greencastle, Indiana. A future pre- SPORTS 9 said Tim Clark, the boys’ coach. “We have had bloody noses and team has only 18 returning mem- eteria. nior while a member of the Knights’ law/economics major, Hu helped Alexandra Hardgrave e boys’ team was formed in all sorts of things happen,” said bers. Swimmer Sarah Haerle signed with football team. the Knights to the 2015 SIAC title as a Garrett. Like the boys’ team, the girls’ KNIGHT VISION 10 2009 when the Greater Evansville Transylvania University in Lexington, Audrey Schoenbachler will attend pitcher, compiling a 1.65 earned-run Riley Guerzini Youth Lacrosse Association had e players have been working team has many new members. “We Kentucky. A rst team All-Southern Rend Lake College in Ina, Illinois. She average over 34 innings. about 100 members from di erent tirelessly to get ready for the season are young this year,” said Garret. Indiana Athletic Conference selection, will study nursing and psychology Soccer player Matt Bertram will STAFF WRITER since mid-February. Faith Robinson area schools, including Castle. Most of this year’s girls are in she plans to major in pre-dentistry. along with playing for the school’s study nursing at the University of Clark, who had worked with “We work on fundamentals like their  rst year. “Since we have so Football player Will Randell com- softball team. Southern Indiana. Since his sopho- CORRESPONDENTS this organization before, volun- throwing, catching, ground balls many  rst-year players, my goal is mitted to Butler University in India- Emily Smith signed her letter of in- more year, Bertram has earned rst Faiq Ashraf and other movements that will Jalon Dowell teered to be the Castle coach. e to get them all to the point where napolis, where he will study sports tent to Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech- team all-district and rst team all- girls’ lacrosse team started in 2012 typically happen in a game,” said they understand the game,” said management. nology in Terre Haute, Indiana. Smith, SIAC, Courier & Press All-Metro and ADVISER when teacher Emily Garrett was Clark. Woosley. “Also, I hope to develop Randell’s teammate, Mitchell the 2015 team MVP, will study physical all-state honors. Susan Korb approached by some interested Kifer hopes that with all the their stick skills a lot.” Cold Drinks Smoothies and PRINTER students and asked to be the coach hard work they put in that the team Before the game, many of the “A large cold drinks - $2 Jim Sherer and she agreed. will win city and state titles this athletes have rituals to get them Hot Chocolate Vanilla Breeze Knights’ swimmers, divers  oat to top in sectional Lacrosse is an intense game to year. Garrett is thinking similarly. ready for the game. “I like to listen Caramel Hot Chocolate Caramel Vanilla Breeze Strawberry Smoothie The Lancer is a monthly production of play. Players run almost the entire “We always want to improve to music and throw around with During practice, senior Austin Stotlar Special Vanilla Steamer Mocha Chill Strawberry Banana Smoothie Castle High School’s newspaper class. game. Senior Karley Woosley, a and continue to progress as a pro- my teammates just to loosen up,” and his teammates perform a drill to Caramel Vanilla Steamer Caramel Mocha Chill Large Vanilla Breeze Opinions expressed in The Lancer are member of the girls’ team, said that gram,” she said. said Kifer. work on agility. Mocha Steamer Spiced Chai Tea Chill Large Caramel Vanilla Breeze not necessarily those of Castle High School, this season she plans “to be in bet- Finn said her goal for the team Lacrosse has shaped the lives of “A Special Cup” is open on Monday and Caramel Mocha Steamer Vanilla Chai Tea Chill Large Mocha Chill its administration, faculty or student body. ter shape so I don’t get as tired run- is “to grow and be known for our many of its players. Kifer broke his man year was probably one of my Friday morning during rst and second Spiced Chai Tea Steamer Large Caramel Mocha Chill Letters to the editor are encouraged ning up and down the  eld.” skills.” She hopes the team achieves leg and was unable to play last sea- best decisions,” she said.“I’ve made periods for faculty and students. Each Vanilla Chai Tea Steamer Large Spiced Chai Tea Chill and must be submitted to the sta in per- And that is one of the many this by the “many di erent drills son, which just encouraged him to some really good friendships from Co ee Large Vanilla Chai Tea Chill Hot Drinks - $1 Cold Drinks - $1 drink is made by Life Skills students, Peer “A Special Cup” son. All letters must be signed. The Editorial things Garrett has the athletes work and stretches” that it does at every play harder this year. it.” Woosley hopes to “play on Ball Tutors and sta . Teachers can email Ash- “A Special Cup” is open on Monday and Friday morning • Co ee • Mocha Chill Board reserves the right to screen all letters on. practice. “It is a lot of fun, but a lot “Lacrosse combined with the State’s club lacrosse team.” • Hot Chocolate ley Cook with orders for themselves and during rst and second periods for faculty and students. • Vanilla Breezefor libel or obscene material and the right “We do preseason condition- of hard work,” she said. great coaches I’ve had in the past e boys’  rst home game is • Mocha Steamer It is not all work and no play for their students. Each drink is made by Life Skills students, Peer Tutors and Smoothies - $2to edit or shorten letters as long as the ing at the Warrick Education Cen- and the coaches I have now have April 7. • Vanilla Steamer meaning remains intact. ter and Metro Sports,” and during the teams. really helped me become the per- Garrett encourages everyone to sta . Teachers can email Kelly Cochren with orders for • Strawberry Castle swim team members Alex Shinerl, Gri en Morrison and ____ congratulate The Lancer accepts advertising but a er-school practices they “do a lot e boys’ team does what it son that I am today,” he said. come see a game even if they do not themselves and their students. • Strawberry Banana their teammates Jake Heidecker and _____ on their victory in the may refuse any ad which is inappropriate of conditioning,” Garrett said. calls “ e Broken Stick Classic.” Finn agrees. “It’s the best and know much about the rules. “You On the team’s senior night, it plays for high school students. For advertising “It’s a lot of fun but a lot of hard most in uential thing I’ve ever pick up the game the more you a game against Reitz, and a erward information, please contact the sta at the work,” said Meg Finn, a senior on done,” she said. “I’ll miss it and watch it,” she said. they have a huge cookout together. coach Garrett more than any- “It’s a great sport, and I encour- address below. the girls’ team. “We become really Photos by Jalon Dowell close as a team and love to work Coach Clark is excited to “have a thing.” age everyone to come out and sup- e Lancer (Above) Members of Castle High School’s boys’ swimming and diving team cele- hard together.” chance to hold the Broken Stick for But the  ve years she has played port us at the games this year,” said Castle High School brate during their sectional championship victory. The Knights went on to nish For the boys, it is a very contact- the   h time in a row.” lacrosse will not be her last. “I plan Kifer. 3344 Highway 261 10th at the state meet in Indianapolis. Senior Jake Heidecker nished fth in the heavy game, requiring the player to Both teams have more play- on playing for Hanover College “We believe if we are working Newburgh, Ind. 47630 200-yard freestyle while Castle’s 400 freestyle relay team took seventh. wear protective gear in order to ers than ever, with the boys’ team next year,” she said. to improve ourselves every day, 812-853-3331, ext. 3050 (Right) Senior diver Jordan Wright executes a dive at the boys’ swim sectional on stay safe. It is a little di erent for boasting 61 and the girls’ team hav- Woosley echoes Finn’s feel- our season goals…will take care of Email: [email protected] Feb. 20. Wright nished 12th at state. the girls, who play with less contact ing about 60. ings. “Deciding to play ‘lax’ fresh- themselves,” Clark said. Fax: 812-853-9886 THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL 10 MARCH 2016 KNIGHT VISION Castle’s Tuesday jazz ensemble, led by Mark Ei er, performs YOU SHOULD LOVE the evening of Feb. 2 when eighth-grade students and their parents came to school to learn what to expect next year. WHAT YOU DO Parents went to the auditorium IN ABOUT ONE YEAR YOU COULD BE ENTERING YOUR NEW CAREER THAT and learned about classes, CELEBRATES YOUR CREATIVITY AND PROVIDES UNLIMITED INCOME EARNING while students were escorted AND PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. around the school by senior mentors. Quill and Scroll also held a Less than 43 % of college students bake sale that evening. Photo will be employed in their field within by Riley Guerzini 1 year of graduation, compared to over 90% from The Salon Professional Academy (TSPA) On average, TSPA is 70% less expensive than a state college education and takes 1/4 of the time

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Photo by Faiq Ashraf Photo by Riley Guerzini Castle’s Book Club sponsored its annual book sale on Feb. 19 Castle celebrated FFA Week from Feb. 22-26. During the week, students, faculty and sta donated and 20 in the old media center. Students, faculty and sta , as pet food and supplies on behalf of the Warrick Humane Society, the Vanderburgh Humane Society well as the public, were invited to donate gently used books and It Takes a Village Canine Rescue. The week also included dress-up days (collegiate day, twin day, and DVDs. Some people stopped by to peruse the ction  annel day, patriotic day and blue-and-gold day), a corn-hole tournament and a teacher-recogni- and non ction books and DVDs before attending the bas- tion breakfast. ketball game and the Riley Dance Marathon.

Students and faculty took part in the annual academic competition on Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. The student team was made up of seniors Mitchell Cron, Ruple Jairath, Sami Ilagan and Jeremy Server, while Ben Fritz, Eric Antey, Jill Ohlsen and Casey Richison represent- ed the faculty, which won the compe- tition. Photo by Faiq Ashraf