Volume 54, Issue 4 The Newburgh, Indiana December 2013

CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL “I am impressed by the fact that she takes so much pride in the work that she does.” Eric Antey, Dog Jog off ers chance to help animals in need Castle Th eater Director

much more. It has been crazy busy! I am the sole organizer of the event. We are a no-kill canine rescue dedi- Th is is my way of contributing to the cause I cherish.” cated to doing what it takes to fi nd Th e purpose of the race was loving homes for stray, abandoned, to raise money to save the lives of homeless and neglected dogs in the Tri-State area. Participants also donated items, such as paper done by To the Finish Timing LLC. towels, bleach, leashes, collars and Paw medals were awarded for age- dog treats. Th ose who donated also group winners, and golden bowls had the chance to be entered into a were given to the winners who ran drawing to win prizes. with their dogs. Th e mission of It Takes a Village People can help in other ways Canine Rescue “is to work as one in as well. Items such as paper towels, helping homeless dogs irrespective cleaning supplies and dog food can of breed, location or circumstance be taken to Townsend at any time. along with providing a safe haven “My favorite part is knowing Organizer Kim Townsend greets a for abandoned dogs.” that the money raised goes toward canine participant at the Dog Jog on Th ey rescue animals no one else saving the lives of neglected See MY BIG CAMPUS on Page 6 Nov. 30. wants and who have no options dogs.” said Townsend. “I know it left . Th ese animals include ones is all worth it when a dog gets the By Madison Daniels that have been abused, abandoned medical care that it desperately or neglected. needs to live. It’s all worth it when Th e fi rst annual Dog Jog was Th e organization, located at dogs meet their ‘fur-ever’ family.” held on Nov. 30 to benefi t It 1417 N. Stockwell in Evansville, Takes a Village Canine Rescue in rescues dogs from high-kill shelters Evansville. Th is four-mile race throughout Indiana, Kentucky, was held on Nov. 30 from 9-12 at Georgia and Alabama, including Evansville’s Lamasco Park and the from Evansville Animal Control, Pigeon Creek Greenway. Warrick Animal Control, Daviess “Th is is the fi rst year for the County Animal Control and Gibson County Animal Control. Andy Byers event,” said science teacher Kim Photos by Gary Yates Townsend, who organized the English teacher Fred Bracher runs during the fi rst annual Dog Jog sponsored Th e dogs that stay there are event. “I am very excited to grow by It Takes a Village Canine Rescue. Running alongside him is Rebecca Moran, provided with quality food, shelter, the participation in the next few a friend of Kim Townsend. Moran has several rescue dogs as pets and loves to medical attention and love. years. I’m also already thinking of support canine rescue organizations. At the Dog Jog, participants ideas for next year’s event.” could run, walk or run/walk with Any huge event requires a lot of for canine rescue,” she said. “I have create an online registration site, their dog. planning to put it all in place. had to make a course, get permits order the awards, get sponsors, get Th e timing for the race was “I have been very busy the last from the city of Evansville, make a shirt design, secure porta potties, fi ve months putting together the race brochures, do all of the advertising, hire a race-timing company and so See DOG JOG on Page 2 INSIDE News - pages 1-3 Find out what Read about students’ Feature - pages 4-6 life is like for a holiday traditions. Castle graduate Entertainment - page 7 aboard the USS See page 6. Sports - page 8 Kearsarge. Opinion - page 9 See pages 4-5. Knight Vision - page 10 STAFF

EDITOR IN CHIEF, NEWS 1 Robin Doom

NEWS 2 Serina Burress

NEWS 3 Gabi Wy

FEATURE 4 &5 Robin Doom

FEATURE 6 Robin Doom THE LANCER THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL DECEMBER 2013 FEATURE 7 2 nEWs nEWs Madison Daniels DECEMBER 2013 3 ENTERTAINMENT 8 Finals bring out stress at the end of semester Program gives parentsZoe Taylor new way to handle old problem SPORTS 9 Robin Doom, Zoe Taylor “Parents in Partnership” is part By Robin Doom someone else,” she said. didn’t really care about what I got Will Davis, a new staff member, KNIGHT VISION 10 of a larger program called “Parents Editor-in- Chief Th e freshman class will be on my fi nals,” said Kopatich. “It teaches Algebra I, Geometry and Madison Daniels, Zoe Taylor Who Host Lose the Most: Don’t Be taking their fi rst fi nals as high was my fi rst year of high school, College Entry (SAT) prep. a Party to Teenage Drinking.” Th e Preparing for fi nals is stressful school students. and I just wanted to hang out with His fi nals will also be cumulative. CORRESPONDENT program informs parents of health, for both students and teachers, “As a freshman, I think that fi nals friends. But as soon as I got my test To prepare, his classes will review Hannah Huebner legal and safety consequences of and everyone does it in a diff erent will be harder, and my teachers are grades back, I started to realize that previous tests from this semester. Lucy Price teenage alcohol use. way. Some students take their time expecting more of me this year,” I needed to put more eff ort into my “Most (students) probably do For years, the PIP program was getting ready while others cram the said freshman Sophie Smith. tests.” not prepare enough,” said Davis. ADVISER Susan Korb stagnant aft er the founding member night before each test. Nava agrees that fi nals have Teachers along with students “As a college student a year ago, I left . WCCTCC developed an action Senior Ashley Nava focuses on gotten harder since her freshman have their own methods of know I didn’t always prepare as PRINTER plan a couple of years ago because what her teachers say the fi nal will year. preparing themselves along with much as I should have. Th e best Jim Sherer of the standstill in the program. cover. “From freshman year to now, their students. way to prepare for a fi nal is to work Both the Drug-Free Action Alliance and “Parents Who Host Lose the Most” sponsor the “Parents in Partnership” program in Th ey felt that the program “I fi rst start off by reviewing I believe the fi nals have only Susan Walters, who teaches hard all year.” an eff ort to reduce teenage substance abuse. Parents can fi Thend the Lancer link is to a monthlythe registry production at www.wcctcc.org. of Parents will be should expand to all Warrick all the work we did in class and gotten tougher, only because the Child Development, Advanced Nava, Kopatich and Smith all able to contact other parents and receive helpful, substance-preventionCastle High School’s tips newspaper once they class. join. The County parents with children in then start studying from there teachers expect the most out of Child Development and Nutrition, agree that the best part of fi nals Lancer is a member of Quill and Scroll and the grades 6-12. by creating fl ashcards or simply older students like seniors,” said has been teaching for 19 years. Her is that it means the end of the By Zoe Taylor support for Indiana youth High and School parents,” Press Association. did when their children were in Th ey expanded the program reading through notes constantly,” Nava. “It’s only going to get harder, fi nals are comprehensive. semester is close. “My favorite part said Gianopoulous.Opinions “Data expressed shows in The Lancerelementary are not school.” by developing the online, she said. especially when it comes to college, Walters reviews with her of fi nals is when that last bell of the Castle High School has that youth reallynecessarily don’t those of want Castle toHigh School,Gianopoulous its ad- is a program electronic registry and advertising Senior Hannah Kopatich likes so I think that’s why teachers have students by going over previous day rings and this sudden feeling revamped an old program to fi ght drink to haveministration, a good time faculty but or oft student en body.coordinator at Youth First, a local more prominently within the to review with her friends or her been pushing us so hard.” tests in class on review days. of relief hits me aft er I’ve taken the teenage drinking; however, this feel pressured. Letters Th e to registry the editor are will encouraged non-profi and t organization against community. teachers. As students get older, some take “I like it comprehensive, kind test,” said Nava. “Th e best feeling is time its focus is toward parents. provide an opportunitymust be submitted for parents to the sta insubstance person. All abuse. Its goal is to Parents will soon fi nd a link to “I fi nd I remember more fi nals more seriously. of a review of all important things,” knowing you did great, and there’s “Parents in Partnership” was to support their youth by following develop a healthy, youth-friendly the WCCTCC website and registry See FOOTBALL on Page8 letters must be signed. The Editorial Board information when I study with “Honestly, my freshman year I she said. just nothing to worry about!” created at Castle several years ago up with otherreserves parents.” the right to screen all letterscommunity. for li- She also works on for PIP on all Warrick County by a family who had moved from Th e registry,bel or information obscene material about and the otherright to Youth edit First programs, such as school websites. DOG JOG Indianapolis where they had an the coalition,or people, shorten organizationsletters as long as the Strengtheningmeaning re- Families and Family Warrick County superintendent active “Parents in Partnership” involved, strategies in use and local Connections. Brad Schneider approved for the Continued from Page 1 mains intact. group (PIP). resources can beThe Lancerfound accepts on the advertising but“She may truly is the leader on the coalition to place a link on the done by To the Finish Timing LLC. Paw medals “Th e coalition’s overall goal website: www.wcctcc.org.refuse any ad which is inappropriateproject,” for high said freshman guidance home page of each middle and high “We are a no-kill canine rescue dedi- through our action plan is to “When youth get to high school, counselor Ashley Tempel. Tempel See PHILLIPon Page 6 were awarded for age-group winners, and golden school students. For advertising information, school website. bowls were given to the winners who ran with cated to doing what it takes to fi nd lov- reduce alcohol and marijuana use as a parent weplease don’t contact oft en the know sta at the the addressis also below. on the PIP committee. People will also begin to see their dogs. with Warrick County youth,” said parents of our children’s friends,” Parents will have to create a emails, fl yers and newspaper ing homes for stray, abandoned, and e Lancer People can help in other ways as well. Items Marge Gianopoulous, the coalition said Gianopoulous. “Th is is a major login name and password before articles to raise awareness about the Castle High School such as paper towels, cleaning supplies and dog surrendered animals, and to keep these coordinator of the Warrick County change from when children are in they can sign the pledge. program around their local area. 3344 Highway 261 food can be taken to Townsend at any time. Communities Th at Care Coalition elementary school. Parents meet Th ey will also have to complete Th e registry was available for animals safe and free from further suf- Newburgh, Ind. 47630 “My favorite part is knowing that the money (WCCTCC). each other at school for parties, a survey, read “Helpful Hints,” read parents before Santa Switch on Dec. 812-853-3331, ext. 3050 raised goes toward saving the lives of neglected fering. WE WILL NOT STOP UNTIL ALL PIP off ers a registry where special events, other community the pledge and sign the pledge aft er 14, in hopes that teenage drinking Email: [email protected] dogs.” said Townsend. “I know it is all worth parents can pledge not to supply activities like baseball leagues, etc. they are registered. would be lower this year. PAWS HAVE A HOME!” Fax: 812-853-9886 it when a dog gets the medical care that it alcohol to minors. It also provides Oft en, in high school and starting Once parents join, they can “Additional marketing tools desperately needs to live. It’s all worth it when It Takes a Village Canine Rescue a way of contact between parents in middle school, parents may access the contact information of will be used and promoted before dogs meet their ‘fur-ever’ family.” who can’t always meet each other have met their child’s friend but other parents who have joined the those events where youth are more MY BIG CAMPUS One of the participants at the Dog Jog. face to face. don’t always have the opportunity registry. likely to drink, such as spring “Th e parent registry is part of to meet the parents and develop All information is kept break, prom and graduation,” said Continued from Page 1 that overall strategy to provide a relationship with them like they confi dential. Gianopoulous. “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” - Mahatma Gandhi “A Special Cup” Hot Drinks - $1 Cold Drinks - $1 “A Special Cup” is open on Monday and Friday morning • Coff ee • Mocha Chill Please recycle all types of paper • Hot Chocolate during fi rst and second periods for faculty and students. • Vanilla Breeze • Mocha Steamer by placing it in the green bins Each drink is made by Life Skills students, Peer Tutors and • Vanilla Steamer Smoothies - $2 in each classroom. staff . Teachers can email Kelly Cochren with orders for • Strawberry themselves and their students. • Strawberry Banana The Lancer The Lancer Castle High School Castle High School 4 december 2013 FEATURE december 2013 5 Castle graduate welcomes family aboard her home -- the USS Kearsarge -- for three days

Kelsea McLean, a 2011 Castle graduate, is in Freshman Noah McLean kept a journal while he the Navy and recently spent three days with her and his family were visiting his sister aboard the family, including her mother, father and brother, USS Kearsarge. freshman Noah McLean, aboard her ship, the USS Kearsarge. Day 1 -- Tuesday, Nov. 5 Below are her answers to some questions. As we got there, we took a hovercraft out to a ship that sat three miles off the shore of What is your rank? Virginia. The ship let the back gate down, and “E-2” the hovercraft pulled right in. As we got off, we saw my sister up at the top with her Navy friends waiting for us. I hadn’t How long have you been in the Navy? seen my sister for nine months, so I was excited. “About a year and a half now.” My sister said we would go get settled in, so we went to the berthing room -- what they call How long have you been on the USS where you sleep. We got settled in and met up back with my sister. She took us on tours for the Kearsarge? rest of the day and showed us her job on the ship “One year on Jan. 5.” and how she did it. The food wasn’t good at all, but the sailor said as all the families got on the ship to see their What are your duties on the ship? The USS Kearsarge is named for Kearsarge Mountain in New Hampshire. The ship was launched in March 1992 sailors it suddenly got better. “Mostly to keep the ship painted, but a lot of and commissioned in October 1993. Its length is 844 feet and its beam is 106 feet. It travels at 24+ knots. things. Taking care of the small boats on board. Day 2 -- Wednesday, Nov. 6 When we are underway, I drive the ship.” (Above) The McLean family Kelsea McLean sleeps recently visited their daughter, in this bunk aboard 2011 Castle graduate Kel- the USS Kearsarge. First night was OK; I didn’t like how when What do you enjoy the most about being sea McLean, aboard the USS you were laying in bed at night you could feel the on the ship? Kearsarge as it came into port ship rocking back and forth. Here’s day two. As we woke up, we all met “The people make it fun.” in Norfolk, Va. Shown here are Kelsea and her brother, freshman in the main area of the ship.... You could walk Noah McLean. around and do whatever you wanted, but I just What is the most difficult thing about (Left) Kelsea stores her clothes hung out with my family. being on the ship? underneath her bunk. Photos They had a movie night, a talent show and courtesy of Kim McLean some games you could play. They also had a “You don’t always have hot water.” gun shooting where they shot a bunch of their different guns that were attached to the ship. Where have you gone while you’ve been The second day was mainly a free day to just in the Navy? get used to how the sailors live. “Spain, Cypress, Israel, Dubai and Jordan.” Day 3 -- Thursday Nov. 7

Have you served on other ships? This interior shot shows a steep stairway on Day three was leaving day. Some people’s “No.” board the USS Kearsarge. families didn’t get to come on the ship, (and) they wanted to get off and see their families. The ship was back at the naval station in What did it mean to you to have your Norfolk, Virginia. family on the ship? I thought this was a great life lesson and a “It meant a lot. They finally got to see everything When you’re on the ship, what do you Is there anything else you’d like to tell us? good experience. It was boring on the ship, but I was glad to see my sister. I do. And understood what I was talking about miss the most about home or the U.S.? “Although deployment was a lot to handle being while I was gone.” gone. I’d do it again. I loved it.” “The food! It’s awful on the ship.” “I hadn’t seen my sister for nine months, What did you show them on the ship? so I was excited.” “All the spaces I work in. And took them up to Are you still in the Navy? If so, will you To learn more about the USS Kearsarge, go the bridge and drove the ship for them.” return to the USS Kearsarge? to http://www.kearsarge.navy.mil/ Noah McLean, freshman “I’m still on the Kearsarge. We are just done with deployment and fixing the ship for the next deployment in a couple years.” BY THE NUMBERS BY THE NUMBERS THE LANCER THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL 6 DECEMBER 2013 FEATURE EnTERTAinmEnT DECEMBER 2013 7 Traditions make holidays special for many people Hunter Hayes presents his fi rst album, ‘Encore,’ and other songs By Serina Burress girls screaming “I love you!” Hayes told them, “It’s cool, By Robin Doom my family,” she said. diff erent kinds of food,” said Neely. As the lights of Th e Centre’s it’s cool. All is well.” From their Editor-in-Chief She loves the holidays in general. Th e foods they prepare include duck, stir fry, auditorium went down, screaming reactions, they were defi nitely “It’s just a happy time because everyone is rice, wonton soup and much more. fans were everywhere. Th en happy about that. Traditions play an important role for most happy because it’s the holidays!” Lucky money is another tradition that goes suddenly there were pounding My favorite parts of the show people this time of year. Th ey look forward to While some people celebrate traditional along with the Chinese New Year. Chinese lucky beats as if Hunter Hayes exploded would have to be right when Hayes seeing family they haven’t seen in a year or so holidays, some people celebrate holidays from money is money that is traditionally given in red onto the stage! Th e wild cheers of came out, his reaction to the girls and having the spirit of the holidays. around the world. packages to young people during Chinese New the fans fi lled the room in reaction shouting “I love you” and when Senior Jenny Bouchie has New Year’s Chinese New Year is the longest and most Year. Th ese red envelopes are called “Hung Bao,” to his shout out to begin the concert. the crowd would pretty much traditions that make the holidays fun for her. important celebration in the Chinese calendar. and they are usually decorated with symbols of “Evansville, are you ready to get sing for him and, fi nally, his facial 2 “It’s just between the four of us,” she said. Senior Bree Neely along with her family and wealth and luck. Sometimes these envelopes can crazy tonight!?” asked Hayes. expressions that he made during “We always stay up all night and watch movies, friends celebrate Chinese New Year because her also be fi lled with candy. Ashley Monroe, who was his performance. play games and eat snacks. Th en the next day we sister was adopted from China. “White rabbit (a form of candy) is my favorite the fi lm cuts to Sam (Kevin Kline) touring with Hayes, was the Near the end, Hayes sang a song stay in our jammies all day. It’s fun!” During this all-day event, there is food, because you can eat the rice paper,” said Neely. taking a water aerobics class. Th e opening act. called “Where We Left Off ” that he Bouchie’s favorite holiday is New Year’s. cooking, friends and family time. Other students describe their traditions and humor begins here, and the upbeat Hayes started with “Storm wrote for the veterans and soldiers “It’s just a really fun way to spend time with “Typically we will go out to Iowa and pick up favorite parts of the holidays below. pace does as well. Warning,” and the auditorium who are on active duty. Such Next in the gang’s lineup is became even louder. beauty was shown in this song, Archie (Morgan Freeman), who comparisons. Hayes’ passion for music Photo by Serina Burress and I believe that it meant a lot to will most likely make you laugh Th e third track was led with comparisons to the bands Yes! and defi nitely shines through in his Hunter Hayes performs at The Centre in Evansville on Nov. 8. He performed his everyone there. What are some traditions that your family does Swedish meatballs.” – Collin Kinkade, freshman ing room! I’ll never forget that year.” – Kayla just because of his presence in the Rush, both rock bands that made music around the same times. Yes! was facial expressions during each album known as “Encore” plus other songs that are not on the album. Th e entire day was full of for Thanksgiving? Mason, senior scene. a stretch in some tastes, but Rush was apparent throughout the entire What are some traditions that your family does moment of his performances, excitement that I could not keep A quick tonal change occurs album. “My grandma from Spain comes over even for New Year’s? “When my uncle fell off the roof while putting whether on stage or in a music During his entire performance, and gave more and more energy to contained! When I woke up to my when introduced to Paddy (Robert Th e fourth track, “Enigma Machine,” garnered some distasteful though she is deathly scared of planes. We cel- “Light fi reworks and sing the ‘latest’ popular Christmas lights up.” – Hannah Kopatich, senior video. He puts so much eff ort into fans were screaming. Th ey stretched his songs. phone playing Hunter Hayes, I was De Niro), who seems quite “down review in Dream Th eater’s return to a heavier instrumentation. “Basically ebrate by eating foods from Spain.” – Michael song as loud as possible.” – Kaylynne Glass, fresh- What is your favorite thing about the holidays? his songs, and with all that emotion their arms out toward a man who I adore how he and the fans react jumping with excitement. Th en I on his luck.” the soundtrack to ‘Flash Gordon’ minus (Queen’s) Freddie Mercury,” Harvey, freshman man it’s almost as if it bursts out of him. seemed literally to glow with the to each other. For example, he said, tried to make the day at school go “Getting to see family that I haven’t seen in a Billy (Michael Douglas) is said sophomore Ben Lobel. Hayes’ music sounded so lights beaming on him. “For some reason, I was kind of faster so that I could hurry and “Aft er we eat dinner, my whole family sits down “We always watch the ball drop and when the while.” – Trevor Bittner, freshman quite rich and is getting married “Th e Bigger Picture” departed from the metal-driving guitar and beautifully pure. His listeners I fi nd it amazing that someone depressed for multiple reasons, but meet my friends who went with me with pie and watches ‘Th e Muppet Christmas ball drops we kiss our love ones.” – Brittany Gau- to a much younger woman and slowed with string orchestration and piano swooning, giving a much- “Visiting family that lives far away.” – Grant felt his passion and emotion can react so well to his fans. Hayes whatever. It’s cool.” Th en there were to the concert. It was a wonderful Carol’ to start the Christmas season.” – Amanda dreau, junior would like to reunite the gang for needed break from Dream Th eater’s usual blend. Gardner, senior throughout the show. always had a big smile on his face so many echoes of shouts from the way to end my Friday night. Wagner, senior his bachelor party. Archie and Sam Th e Yes! comparisons are actually true! “On New Year’s Eve, we run around the neigh- “Th e lights and just the happy feelings that come Th e sixth song, “Behind the Veil,” was fantastically orchestrated and “My family gets together to eat and play cards.” – borhood with suitcases to represent travel. It’s plan to return previous favors from Kelsey Garrett, senior along with this season.” – Jenny Oligher, senior Billy by taking him to Las Vegas, fi nally gave some semblance to the drubbing Yes! comparisons. Giving a tradition from my mom’s side.” – Sasha Clark, Veteran actors unite in ‘Last Vegas’ ‘Dream Theater’ mystifi es the mind orchestra and art a portion of the song, truly one of the highest points “Food.” – Cole Bray eld, senior senior “I get to spend time with family and some but Paddy and Billy apparently had friends.” – Allison Roach, freshman a falling out, as is made obvious on the album. “Baking together.” – Kaylee LeDuc, senior What is your favorite holiday tradition that your Th e Film Club writes a movie Th e Musicians’ Coalition reviews in the fi lm. Only aft er Morgan Th e last three tracks didn’t exactly diff er from each other, though family has? “Getting new Legos for Christmas.” – Mitchell the fi nal did return to the dramatic theater beginning, only to give the “My family always eats some mouthwatering, review for Th e Lancer each month. a CD for Th e Lancer each month. Freeman feigns exhaustion does Greenwood, senior listener a nice theatrical “BANG” at the end. delicious bread pudding.” – Andrew Zieg, fresh- “Go Black Friday shopping.” – Jesse Reising, se- Sophomores Ben Lobel, the club’s Sophomore Grant Burnett wrote this Paddy agree to go. In Las Vegas, “Surrender to Reason” was met again with Rush comparisons, but man nior “I love the spirit! Christmas lights, caroling, the vice president, and treasurer Grant review. For more information about they experience several adventures, music, snow and hot chocolate/eggnog. Th is is Burnett wrote this review. For more the club, contact sponsor Jim Kibler to say the least. seemingly to the point where it was expected. Th e song was quite good, “We put up the Christmas tree which is a big “New PJs and family games on Christmas Eve.” when we appreciate friends and family most and information about the club, contact in Room 265. From Jon Turteltaub, the but Dream Th eater’s almost lack of unique style is predictable. Again, deal at my house because we have so many orna- – Lauren Rich, senior I love every minute of it.” – Lauren Schroeder, sponsor Julie Kibler in Room 208. Opening and ending in director of “National Treasure,” “Another Rush song,” said Lobel. ments, and each one means something. We typi- “We give each other Christmas PJs on Christmas senior It’s hard for a comedy fi lm like theatrical sense is one way of giving and Dan Fogelman, the writer of “Along for the Ride” gave a nice progressive sound, but still did not cally fi nish at 2 a.m.” – Bree Neeley, senior “Last Vegas” to garner a fi ve-star the band and the album a great deal With a wide range of opinion, live up to the standards the rest of the album produced. Eve.” – Samantha Miller, senior “Getting to see my whole family.” – Hannah Ke- “Crazy, Stupid, Love,” comes this review, but this movie’s three-and- of artistic credibility. from forever fans to fi rst listeners, Th e album “Dream Th eater” would have been simply decent if not What are some traditions that your family does “My sisters and I have our own Christmas tree own, senior fairly unoriginal, yet continuously a-half-star rating is nothing to scoff Th e band Dream Th eater Dream Th eater’s album generated for the fi nal track, “Illumination Th eory.” Th e song in many ways gave for Christmas or other holidays that you celebrate we decorate with ornaments we either collected upbeat and laugh-out-loud funny “Being with family” – Leah Trost, senior at. recently released a new studio an overly positive review. nice contrasts in synthesized and metal sounds, while also throwing a at this time of year? or made. Th ey are our memories we put on the farce about the inability of age to With an all-star cast of fi lm.) Th e decent blend of family album, “Dream Th eater,” defi nitely Th e fi rst track, “False dramatic and much-desired progressive end to the album. “On Christmas Eve, my family gathers around tree.” – Jo List, senior Do you think that you will continue any of these restrain those who yearn for some Morgan Freeman (“Shawshank humor and a nice darker tone aiming to impress a musical Awakening,” was met with similar “Dream Th eater” was incredibly well received and a nice follow- the TV to watch ‘A Christmas Story’ (always, traditions when you are older? good old-fashioned Las Vegas fun. What is your favorite holiday memory? Redemption,” “Bruce Almighty”), provide an excellent color to the audience. Th e band has been comments, most concerning the up to another great review. Th ough gathering some harsh comments, never missed a year).” - Allie Flora, senior “Yes, I think I will because I’ve been so used to “Waking up on Christmas and a foot of snow be- Robert De Niro (“Goodfellas,” actors’ characters and the storyline around and making music since overture style and instrumental Dream Th eater excites the listener with instrumentation, contrast in “On Christmas Eve, everyone in my family gets doing these traditions every year. It would feel ing outside.” – Katy Piering, senior “Meet the Parents”), Michael itself. Don’t take that the wrong the 80s, during the beginning of the beginning to the theatrically paced orchestration and “killer drum and guitar.” new pajamas.” – Jaddyn Olivas, senior weird not doing them anymore.” – Brooke Diaz, Douglas (“Wall Street,” “Ghost way; the fi lm was originally rated progressive rock movement. album. Dream Th eater is sure to keep your musical dreams alive. “My dad returning from Iraq at the end of No- freshman “Wake up early Christmas morning and go to of Girlfriends Past”) and Kevin R by the MPAA before the director Still showing much of their roots “Th e Enemy Inside,” the second vember.” – Riley Maynor, senior my grandma’s in our PJs. She makes homemade Yes, because I want my kids to enjoy the holidays Kline (“A Fish Called Wanda,” “Th e negotiated with them. and contemporary infl uences (Rush track, introduced the vocals to doughnuts.” – Eryn Morgan, senior “When I was about 6 years old, my parents had as much as I do.” – Nick Warren, freshman Pink Panther”), this fi lm is already In the beginning, we see the and Yes!), Dream Th eater excites the listener. “Fantastic drum with my uncle dress up like Santa Claus and put pres- rearing for success. younger versions of the protagonists with heavy instrumentation and offb eat patterns in guitar,” said “We, in Georgia, would break all of the Christ- Anything else you’d like to tell us? ents down at our tree. My parents woke me up To avoid over-hyping, the actors in the 1950s, affi rming that they vocals that moreover accompany senior Tony Goth. “Very complex mas ornmanets and cut up the tree and burn at 2 a.m. saying they saw Santa and ‘snuck’ me “Food” – Logan Riegle, freshman provide diff erentiation in classic are all friends. Th e over-nostalgic the music. rhythm.” the pieces through January.” – Cassandra Clark, down the stairs so we could hide and watch him. “I really love food.” – Abby Lawrence, senior jokes that are typical in family feel doesn’t last long, though, as Th e album, released in And so begins the “Rush” freshman movies. (Not trying to say that September 2013, debuted on the I was absolutely entranced. Santa was in my liv- “I like food.” – Andrew Claar, senior “We go to my grandparents’ house in Dallas for “Last Vegas” is necessarily a family See ‘‘LAST VEGAS’’ on Page 9 Billboard 200 charts at No. 7. See ‘‘DREAM THEATER’’ on Page 9 THE LANCER THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL DECEMBER 2013 8 DECEMBER 2013 sPoRTs oPinion 9 Basketball coaches discuss seasons Longtime tradition no longer the only way for girls and guys STAFF Boys’ basketball Senior Devyn STAFF For months, both apprehension and excite- in a way that will mold our coun- man is made complex by culture. Johnston teenage girls ment. Out of all the days in the try into an even truer embodiment According to most ethnic cul- Coach Brian Gibson recently closes the gap around the year, this event is the one time girls of freedom. tures’ traditions, a woman should answered questions about the boys’ in the last two EDITOR IN CHIEF, NEWS 1 country are widely expected to approach a Women were once viewed as wait for the man to make the fi rst EDITOR IN CHIEF, NEWS 1 Robin Doom basketball team. minutes of Robin Doom anticipate this person of interest. property of their husbands, mak- move. Who are your starters/regulars this Castle’s fi rst season’s school A question with debatable ing the concept of initiating an Th e older people in society NEWS 2 NEWS 2 season? home game holiday dances Robin Doom answers is raised -- is it acceptable interaction unthinkable. hold onto these traditions tightly, Serina Burress on Dec.13 that encour- for girls to make the fi rst move in a When American females as it is hard for them to let go of a “Cayman Meier, Devyn Johnston, against NEWS 3 age established relationship? received complete voting rights in standard to which they have held Clay Seitz, Steven Pergola, Mitchel Harrison NEWS 3 Zoe Taylor Gabi Wy gender roles to Th e fact that these “switch” 1920, this gain of political equality their whole lives. Gibson” High School. Zoe Taylor Viewpoint be reversed as dances exist indicates that girls set the changing of women’s social When newer generations domi- Harrison won What’s diff erent about this season FEATURE 4 &5 the girls ask the initiating relationships is not standing into further motion. nate the population, it is then that FEATURE 4 &5 78-74. Photo Robin Doom compared to last season? guys to be dates. normal yet. In the past, it was only logical people can shape their society into Gabi Wy by Zoe Taylor Th is “switch” concept has a his- According to an online poll for men, who were viewed as one that fi ts the time. “Last year’s team was very FEATURE 6 tory. According to an Irish legend, conducted by the magazine “Es- vastly superior to women, to make Many girls, aff ected by widely experienced. Th is year’s team has Robin Doom FEATURE 6 girls can propose to men on one sence,” 24 percent of women are the fi rst move. accepted standards, never even only one starter returning (Meier).” What’s special about this team? “Evansville Harrison, Evansville Madison Daniels day every four years -- leap day. strongly opposed to making the Any woman who tried to con- LaurenReitz Craddock and Evansville Bosse are all ENTERTAINMENT 7 view approaching a person of How are you replacing all-state player “Th ey are very close. Th ey seem to Serina Burress, Robin Doom Here in America, the popular fi rst move. Nineteen percent are tradict this was deemed dishonor- interest fi rst. ENTERTAINMENT 7 Viewpointranked highly.” Blake Simmons as well as the others who really enjoy each other’s company.” Sadie Hawkins dance that reverses completely open to the idea, and able. It is a matter of personal choice Robin Doom Anything else you want to tell us? graduated? What changes in your off ense and SPORTS 8 traditional gender roles originated 57 percent believe that the right Presently, although people do whether or not a female should Zoe Taylor in 1939. move in a relationship depends on not disapprove of women igniting initiate a relationship with a NEWS 8 “You do not replace players that defense have you made? “Th is is a fun group to watch. For a while, the event was not a the circumstance. a potential relationship as strongly male, but as times are changing, Zoe Taylor are of Blake’s caliber. We will Th ey hustle up and down the fl oor. OPINION 9 N/A dance, but a race in which women Based on these statistics, the as before, the idea of a woman a woman should have the right to have to try and get several guys to People will enjoy watching the Madison Daniels pursued men. Th is pursuit eventu- belief that men should always initi- taking the lead is still diffi cult for express what she wants. SPORTS 9 contribute in many diff erent areas.” ToWhich Helpteams Someone will Text be the CHS most and challenging your eff ort that these guys produce.” messageto play in to the 812-641-1510. SIAC? Or speak KNIGHT VISION 10 ally turned into invitations to a ate a relationship is slowly being many to accept. While a guy asking a girl to live Madison Daniels, Zoe Taylor special dance. uprooted. Society’s answer to the debate happily-ever-aft er is dreamy, a love with an administrator or counselor. KNIGHT VISION 10 Th e reactions to these uncon- Th is gradual change indicates between the ideas of whether or story initiated by a girl can have Gabi Wy STAFF WRITER ventional dances can be full of the fact that society is progressing not a woman should approach a just the same fairytale ending. Girls’ basketball worked so much harder this year intensity and eff ort is much im- Gabi Wy than last.” proved. We play more man-to-man ADVISER Recently, Th e Lancer asked coach ADVISER Susan Korb How are you replacing those who gradu- defense this year as a challenge, Mercury,” said sophomore Ben exactly diff er from each other, would have been simply decent if Beau Hobson about the girls’ Susan Korb “DREAM THEATER” ated? and they have really responded Lobel. though the fi nal did return to the not for the fi nal track, “Illumination basketball team. His answers are PRINTER overall.” PRINTER Continued from Page 7 “Th e Bigger Picture” departed dramatic theater beginning, only Th eory.” Th e song in many ways Jim Sherer below. “Th e biggest thing we had to replace Which teams will be the most challenging Jim Sherer from the metal-driving guitar and to give the listener a nice theatrical gave nice contrasts in synthesized from last year with our seniors was Who are your starters/regulars this to play in the SIAC? comparisons. slowed with string orchestration “BANG” at the end. and metal sounds, while also the leadership. Th ey worked very season? The Lancer is a monthly production of Th e third track was led with and piano swooning, giving a “Surrender to Reason” was met throwing a dramatic and much- The Lancer is a monthly production of hard every day and showed the “Th e SIAC is pretty tough this year. Castle High School’s newspaper class. The comparisons to the bands Yes! and much-needed break from Dream again with Rush comparisons, but desired progressive end to the Castle High School’s newspaper class. The “Senior Morgan Saiko, sophomore girls how hard you have to work to We already had a tough loss at Lancer is a member of Quill and Scroll and the Rush, both rock bands that made Th eater’s usual blend. seemingly to the point where it was album. Lancer is a member of Quill and Scroll and the Karlee Ziliak, junior Leah Hamp- achieve your goals. Th e seniors this Bosse which is a very tough place Indiana High School Press Association. music around the same times. Yes! Th e Yes! comparisons are expected. “Dream Th eater” was incredibly Indiana High School Press Association. ton, junior Rebecca Nunge, senior year are playing with the level of to play. We just played a Central Opinions expressed in The Lancer are not was a stretch in some tastes, but actually true! Th e song was quite good, but well received and a nice follow-up Opinions expressed in The Lancer are not Olivia Hunt” intensity that the seniors from last team that was undefeated and beat necessarily those of Castle High School, its ad- Rush was apparent throughout the Th e sixth song, “Behind the Dream Th eater’s almost lack of to another great review. necessarily those of Castle High School, its ad- year brought every day.” an improving North team. Mater If any of them played last season, who ministration, faculty or student body. entire album. Veil,” was fantastically orchestrated unique style is predictable. Again, Th ough gathering some harsh ministration, faculty or student body. Dei is the favorite as the defending were they? What’s special about this team? Letters to the editor are encouraged and Th e fourth track, “Enigma and fi nally gave some semblance “Another Rush song,” said Lobel. comments, Dream Th eater excites Letters to the editor are encouraged and regular-season champions and state must be submitted to the sta in person. All “All of our varsity girls this year must be submitted to the sta in person. All Machine,” garnered some distasteful to the drubbing Yes! comparisons. “Along for the Ride” gave a nice the listener with instrumentation, “Th is team has a lot of natural tal- champions from last season. Th ey letters must be signed. The Editorial Board played/dressed varsity at some letters must be signed. The Editorial Board review in Dream Th eater’s return Giving orchestra and art a portion progressive sound, but still did not contrast in orchestration and “killer ent. Th ey have been playing togeth- might be better this year than last. reserves the right to screen all letters for li- point with the exception of senior reserves the right to screen all letters for li- to a heavier instrumentation. of the song, truly one of the highest live up to the standards the rest of drum and guitar.” er for a long time, but they are just Memorial is a very dangerous team bel or obscene material and the right to edit Aubrey Carter (she moved in dur- bel or obscene material and the right to edit “Basically the soundtrack to ‘Flash points on the album. the album produced. Dream Th eater is sure to keep now starting to gel as one unit. Th e that most people aren’t talking or shorten letters as long as the meaning re- ing the season last year) and fresh- or shorten letters as long as the meaning re- Gordon’ minus (Queen’s) Freddie Th e last three tracks didn’t Th e album “Dream Th eater” your musical dreams alive. attitudes have been excellent all about. Harrison and Reitz will be a mains intact. men Sidney Kaiser and Kaylie mains intact. year, and I expect that to continue.” tough challenge as well.” The Lancer accepts advertising but may Stowe.” The Lancer accepts advertising but may What changes in your off ense and Anything else you want to tell us? refuse any ad which is inappropriate for high ‘‘LAST VEGAS’’ will most likely make you laugh would like to reunite the gang for to say the least. refuse any ad which is inappropriate for high What’s diff erent about this season defense have you made? school students. For advertising information, school students. For advertising information, “Th e fan support from the students just because of his presence in the his bachelor party. Archie and Sam From Jon Turteltaub, the compared to last season? please contact the sta at the address below. Continued from Page 7 please contact the sta at the address below. “We haven’t made many changes and parents at our fi rst home game scene. plan to return previous favors from director of “National Treasure,” A quick tonal change occurs Billy by taking him to Las Vegas, and Dan Fogelman, the writer of “Th e diff erence in this season is on off ense. We still try to run the really made a diff erence. Th e girls e Lancer e Lancer the fi lm cuts to Sam (Kevin Kline) when introduced to Paddy (Robert but Paddy and Billy apparently had “Crazy, Stupid, Love,” comes this primarily the fact we were able to ball and play fast. Most people do loved playing in that environment, Castle High School Castle High School taking a water aerobics class. Th e De Niro), who seems quite “down a falling out, as is made obvious fairly unoriginal, yet continuously spend a full year together as coach not think fast-breaks and high and I hope we can get the same stu- 3344 Highway 261 3344 Highway 261 humor begins here, and the upbeat on his luck.” in the fi lm. Only aft er Morgan upbeat and laugh-out-loud funny and team. Th is year we did not scoring when they think of girls’ dent section for every game. Th ey Newburgh, Ind. 47630 Newburgh, Ind. 47630 pace does as well. Billy (Michael Douglas) is Freeman feigns exhaustion does farce about the inability of age to have to go through the ‘get to know high school basketball, but we aim do not realize how important they 812-853-3331, ext. 3050 812-853-3331, ext. 3050 Next in the gang’s lineup is quite rich and is getting married Paddy agree to go. In Las Vegas, restrain those who yearn for some you’ part. Our team is a very close- to change that. We want to play fast are .” Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Archie (Morgan Freeman), who to a much younger woman and they experience several adventures, good old-fashioned Las Vegas fun. knit group this year, and we have and score. On defense, our overall Fax: 812-853-9886 Fax: 812-853-9886 THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL 10 DECEMBER 2013 KnighT Vision Veteran Tot Nelson (right), 93, talks with Deputy Brian Wessel after speaking to Alicia Gilkey’s Introduc- tion to Business class on Nov. 11. Nelson was 21 years old when he entered the Army Air Force and served fi ve years until 1947. He was a pilot but never fl ew in combat. He was an instructor for others teaching bomb drops. Nelson spoke to the students not only about his military experiences but other experiences as well and shared life lessons he has learned. For example, when Nelson’s pilot instructor asked, “What are we going to do today?” he would respond, “We are going to do the same thing we did yesterday, but today we are going to do it better.” He taught history and driver’s education at Castle until 1983. Nelson also coached boys’ basketball. He will be inducted into the Oakland City Basketball Hall of Fame on Jan. 18, 2014. Nelson was a neighbor of Gilkey’s parents for 40 years. “He and his wife spend birthdays and holidays with my family, so we have always considered them as part of our family,” said Gilkey. “My children love them as an extra set of grandparents.” Gilkey’s students made thank you cards for Nelson on Nov. 12. “He was so happy when I delivered the cards and read through each one at least twice,” she said. Photo by Zoe Taylor

Senior Korbin Williams (center) signs his Intent to Enroll Let- ter on Nov. 20 to play baseball for the University of Evansville. Williams transferred from Pueblo West High School in Pueb- lo, Colo. His accomplishments include the following: freshman varsity starter, three-time baseball letterman as well as a two- time Southern Colorado League (SCL) All-Conference winner. He also holds the 2013 SCL batting title. He is a 2013 Colorado All-State winner, an Under Armour Pre-Season All-American participant and a Team Colorado participant. He competed in the Colorado Rockies Futures Games and was a Colorado Rock- ies Scout Team nominee. “Korbin is going to be a great asset to our baseball program,” said baseball coach Curt Welch. “Korbin is a fi ne young man that gets to play for former Castle grad and University of Evansville head coach Wes Carroll (Class of ‘97). Korbin has great bat speed, good arm strength and speed.” Photo by Abdul Ashraf

Teen Power visited Woodlands Convales- cent Center in New- burgh on Dec 12. The club has gone there since 2000. Each year they bring the residents gifts, such as hats, scarves, earrings, soaps, lotions, aftershaves, body washes, paints, books, stuff ed animals, baby doll clothes, Photo by Robin Doom candy, Christmas The Book Club recently sold cupcakes, cookies, brownies and coff ee dur- Students in Gilkey’s, Lisa Wolfe’s and Dana Hale’s decorations, etc. Photo ing the lunch periods. All proceeds went to purchase items for the holi- classes made Christmas cards that were mailed to the by Faiq Ashraf Red Cross and distrubuted to “Holiday Mail for He- day baskets/backpacks for Castle students and families. Shown here are roes.” Over 300 cards were delivered. seniors Brad Mitchell (left) and Christian Lejman.