Volume 54, Issue 2 The Newburgh, Indiana October 2013

CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL “I am impressed by the fact that she takes so much pride in the work that she does.” Eric Antey, Football’s Give Back Game encourages autism awareness Castle eater Director

By Gabi Wy When questioned about the amount of excitement, York answered, “Are you kidding? We were all very excited.” She also voiced that she was Mater Dei may have claimed the win at Castle happy with the night and the week leading up to the game. High School’s Give Back Game on Sept. 27, but “Over 600 shirts were sold,” York said. “We’re very pleased with just the night carried a deeper meaning, generating a that, and even more donations that were collected will be amazing.” sense of victory despite the loss. Jenny Elkins, another organizer of the Give Back Game, was also Th e purpose of the annual Give Back impressed by Castle’s determination to promote awareness for autism. Night was to collect donations for Inspiring “Diff erent biology classes included autism and an English class Autism Spectrum Families (IASF), a nonprofi t memorized the song played on the announcements,” Elkins said. organization that provides support groups for Th e song, “Th e Voice of Autism,” was written and produced by the families aff ected by autism, actively spreads clients and staff of Integrative Music Th erapy, LLC, signifi cantly by Casey awareness about the disorder, and holds events DePriest and Eric Lund, music therapists. to raise money for its cause. Th rough the lyrics, “We’re just like any teenager--trying to make friends Th e football parent club chose to sponsor and fi nd ourselves. So talk to me like anybody else,” the song promotes IASF aft er taking suggestions from the football equality between those with and without autism. team. “IASF was trying to fi gure out a way to get the message of autism According to senior football player Clay awareness to a group of people in a short amount of time,” York said. “We Seitz, one of his teammates has a sibling with wanted a way that would get to teenagers.” autism, infl uencing the parent club’s decision to Mater Dei dominated the scoreboard for most of the game, but near support IASF. Seitz believes that more awareness Photo by Gabi Wy the end of the game, the numbers lined up so that if Castle were to score about autism and the people it aff ects is needed. Families aff ected by autism stand on the edge of John Lidy Field preparing to release 26 balloons before the a touchdown, the two teams would have been tied. Castle lost 24 to 31, “I know how autism aff ects people,” he said. football game against Mater Dei on Sept. 27. The number of balloons refl ects the statistical number of Castle and although many were disappointed, their hearts were warmed with a “People don’t always know when someone has it. students who have an autism spectrum disorder, according to a recognized statistic. lantern release for the IASF aft er the game. When asked if the organizers’ eff orts were successful, Wells answered, (Autistic people) are treated diff erently, but it’s Photo by Serina Burress “Castle defi nitely raised awareness and brought acceptance (to the autistic). oft en not intended.” Colleen York, president of the IASF, said aff ecting kids at Castle but is not known by Shirts were sold before the Give Back Game against I defi nitely think it has been successful.” According to the Indiana Resource Center that the standing ovation was “unexpected by m any.” Mater Dei during lunches to raise money for the the Wells and Elkins believe that awareness for autism is critical in Castle’s for Autism, one in 77 children in the state have the families and nice for (the families) to be Th e IASF formed around four years ago and cause of the night, Inspiring Autism Spectrum Fami- environment. some form of autism. recognized, which is something they don’t oft en is able to communicate with 237 families aff ected lies. “You could sit right next to someone with get.” by autism in this area. Th e counties served are in Elkins said, “People have misconceptions about autism. It means a lot autism at school and never know it,” said Amy At halft ime, cheerleaders gathered donations both Indiana and Kentucky -- in Indiana, Posey, that the student body is talking and learning about it because of the game. Wells, head organizer of the Give Back Game. from the spectators. Coach Doug Hurt wanted Gibson, Vanderburgh, Warrick, Spencer, Pike Th at’s really important.” “Th ey are oft en high-functioning but also to raise several thousand dollars, and Wells and in Kentucky, Henderson and Daviess. Th e IASF’s signature fundraiser, the Walk for Autism, is planned for Andy Byers misunderstood.” hoped to collect at least $4,000. Th is year’s Give Back Game is the third that April 12, 2014. Colleen York can be contacted at (812) 202-9405 and PO At the beginning of the game, families Hurt said that his players’ passion for the Castle has hosted. Th e previous causes chosen Box 173, Newburgh, IN 47629-0173. stepped onto the fi eld, bringing 26 balloons to cause increased throughout the weeks before the were breast cancer awareness and diabetes honor what would be the statistical number of game as they learned more about autism. treatment. Castle’s students with autism. “We are glad to be partnering with IASF York expressed how ecstatic she and the rest “Th e IASF was so proud of the student section and proud to be raising money and bringing of the organization felt aft er Castle selected them at the game,” Wells said. “Th ey stood up and awareness to autism,” he said. “Th e cause as the charity for the Give Back Game. applauded when the families walked out with personally touched our football teams. Th ere the balloons. No one asked them to do that.” needs to be a lot of awareness for something See FOOTBALL on Page 3

INSIDE Find out what Halloween events are going on in Check out how Castle’s boys’ tennis team the community. did this season. News - pages 1-3 Feature - pages 4-5 See pages 4-5. See page 8. Entertainment - pages 6-7 Sports - page 8 Opinion - page 9 Knight Vision - page 10 THE LANCER THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL 2 OCTOBER 2013 nEWs nEWs OCTOBER 2013 3 See FOOTBALL on Page 3 All-male show choir tempts Castle with new group Groups develop connections with family and friends

By Robin Doom STAFFgroup called Girls’ Circle. may be going on in their lives so Editor-in-Chief Th e meetings take place during “I like that I can meet new that it can help them in any type of an entire lunch period; the girls are people, and it’s a good way to situation that may occur. Castle off ers many opportunities excused from super study to attend talk about things and learn “Yes, it has helped me,” said EDITOR IN CHIEF, NEWSthe 1 meetings. Eight girls meet Moore. “It has helped me learn how for its students to be creative and Robin Doom things about friendships and expressive. Th is year it was added during fourth period, and three to handle certain situations. It has meet during fi ft h. relationships.” one more group to its lineup. NEWS 2 made a really big diff erence for me, Knight Temptations is the fi rst Serina Burress Senior Haley Moore has been Haley Moore, senior and Mrs. Baker told me about it.” all-male show choir at Castle High in Girls’ Circle since her freshman School. Th ere are about 35 men in NEWS 3 year. FAMILY CONNECTIONS Gabi Wy the group. “I like that I can meet new and maintain healthy relationships,” In addition to Girls’ Circle, people, and it’s a good way to talk she said. Baker is also involved with another Brian Adcock is group’s director. FEATURE 4 &5 He has been teaching choir for 19 Robin Doom about things and learn things about Baker will have an intern from program in the evening called years and has been at Castle for 17 friendships and relationships,” she the University of Southern Indiana, Family Connections. of those years. FEATURE 6 said. Brooke Nehrig, who will also be a Th is program is entirely free and “I teach the Concert Choir, Robin Doom Th e topic the group will be student teacher at Castle with art will meet at Castle once a week for two competitive show choirs, talking about this year will be teachers Cathy Cozart and Marsha six weeks during the fall. Dinner FEATURE 7 relationships, those dealing with Fiscus. will be provided. piano/keyboard lab (and) direct Madison Daniels the vocals for the musical theatre family, friends or boyfriends. Th e Nehrig will help lead the Th e goal of Family Connections group will focus on a book by Justin discussions during meetings to get will be to help strengthen families productions,” said Adcock. “I serve Photo by Robin Doom ENTERTAINMENT 8 as performing arts department By SerinaZoe Taylor Burress Lookadoo and Hayley DiMarco the girls to participate in the topic. by working on improving Members of Knight Temptations, directed by Brian Adcock, dance to “Can’t Touch This.” Knight Temptations is the fi rst called “Dateable.” “I enjoy these groups because I communication skills. chair.” all-male show choir at Castle. Twenty-three of the 30 members are shown above. Castle also features other vocal groups, See FOOTBALL on Page8 Castle hasSPORTS many groups 9 that help “In the previous years, we see the girls become friends; long- “Being in this group will help Th e name “Knight Temptations” including Knight Sensations (a male and female show choir), Knightingales (an all-female show choir) and Concert Choir. Robin Doom, Zoe Taylor was thought of by the older guys in both students and families. Some have used diff erent references, but term friendships are built from the the families become closer and help people solve problems, and respect each other more, while also the group. KNIGHT VISION 10 haven’t stuck with a specifi c book group,” said Baker. “I feel a mixture others give people the opportunity to be the main focus topic in the of feelings of joy and happiness and being more willing to listen to one See PHILLIPon Page 6 “Knight Temptations -- I like it,” practice one or two times a week. thing) would be the family aspect,” Th is year is a trial year for Madison Daniels, Zoe Taylor said junior James Morgan. “I feel “Our objective with the all- said Sebree. Knight Temptations. Further years to help others. group, so this is something new,” sometimes sadness from something another,” said Baker. like (the name) might get confused male group is to foster a love of Th e fi rst performance will be for Knight Temptations will depend For the pastCORRESPONDENT six years, Kathy said Baker. that might have been shared.” To learn more about either Baker, Castle’sHannah Youth Huebner First social “I hope that this topic that we Girls’ Circle wants to help and group, contact Kathy Baker; her with Knight Sensations (a male performing among a large group at the preview night for the Show on the success of this year. Lucy Price and female show choir), but it’s of guys,” said Adcock. “To show Choir parents, which is Feb. 13, “We hope to make this an worker, has been in charge of a address will help with self-esteem let girls talk about anything that offi ce is in the attendance offi ce. original.” them that it can be cool to entertain 2014, at 7:30 p.m. annual tradition and eventually ADVISER “I think it’s perfect and fi ts us audiences and to build a base of In addition, the group will may consider competing, which FOOTBALL Susan Korb fi ne,” said senior Derek Sebree. men who can ultimately move into perform at the winter concert and would make us extremely unique Continued from Page 1 Morgan and Sebree have both our curricular and competitive for teaser programs during the among Indiana high schools,” said PRINTER Jim Sherer been in choirs for years. choirs.” school day. Th ey will also perform Adcock. “I wanted to be in a group, and Music for the group is mostly for the middle schools. Th e group is still expecting men of the Give Back Game, was also lost 24 to 31, and although many choir sounded pretty fun, and it pop music. Songs that the group “Th e expectations are that the to join. Th ose who are interested The Lancer is a monthly production of impressed by Castle’s determination were disappointed, their hearts Hot Drinks - $1 Cold Drinks - $1 was,” said Morgan. will be performing will include guys will learn the music and dance should drop by the choir offi ce as Castle High School’s newspaper class. The to promote awareness for autism. were warmed with a lantern release “A Special Cup” “Diff erent biology classes for the IASF aft er the game. • Coff ee “I joined because I like to sing “Evolution of Dance,” “Party Rock moves, practice on their own and soon as possible. Lancer is a member of Quill and Scroll and the “A Special Cup” is open on Monday and Friday morning • Mocha Chill included autism and an English Overall, the organizers were • Hot Chocolate and dance, and I loved how much Anthem,” “I’m Yours,” “Th e Perfect as a group, maintain good grades in “I’m not saying that the group Indiana High School Press Association. during fi rst and second periods for faculty and students. • Vanilla Breeze class memorized the song played happy with the outcome. “Castle • Mocha Steamer recognition they got,” said Sebree. Fan” and “Ladies’ Choice.” their classes and have a blast doing won’t improve; we’re just the fi rst, Opinions expressed in The Lancer are not on the announcements,” Elkins defi nitely raised awareness and Each drink is made by Life Skills students, Peer Tutors and • Vanilla Steamer Smoothies - $2 Th e group is still forming; they “Besides the songs, (my favorite something they love,” said Adcock. so we’ll be the best,” said Morgan. necessarily those of Castle High School, its ad- said. brought acceptance (to the staff . Teachers can email Kelly Cochren with orders for • Strawberry ministration, faculty or student body. Th e song, “Th e Voice of Autism,” autistic),” said Wells. “I defi nitely themselves and their students. • Strawberry Banana Letters to the editor are encouraged and Drama Club’s improv night encourages students to break out of comfort zone must be submitted to the sta in person. All was written by the clients and staff think it has been successful.” letters must be signed. The Editorial Board of Integrative Music Th erapy, LLC, Wells and Elkins believe that By Zoe Taylor sponsor Eric Antey and senior event to encourage theatre at Castle reserves the right to screen all letters for li- signifi cantly by Casey DePriest and awareness for autism is critical in Chad Ferriell, the club’s president. High School. bel or obscene material and the right to edit Eric Lund, music therapists. Castle’s environment. Drama Club held its fi rst improv “I thought it was a huge success Drama Club also held auditions or shorten letters as long as the meaning re- “IASF was trying to fi gure out “People have misconceptions night on Sept. 27 from 5-7 p.m. because a lot of shy people were for the musical during the last week mains intact. Photo by Serina Burress a way to get the message of autism about autism,” Elkins said. “It Only members who had paid dues getting into it,” said Ferriell. of September. (From left) DelanaThe LancerSchutte-Smith, accepts advertising Jenny Elkins but may and Michelle Childress, football awareness to a group of people in means a lot that the student body were allowed to attend. “Hopefully, this kind of event will Th is year Castle’s drama parents, helprefuse sell any shirts ad which on Sept. is inappropriate 10 during for lunches high to raise money for the Give a short amount of time,” York said. is talking and learning about it Papa John’s Pizza was provided. allow them to explore more levels department will present “Guys Back Game.school students. For advertising information, “We wanted a way that would get to because of the game. Th at’s really Members also brought drinks, of creativity and confi dence.” and Dolls” on Nov. 21, 22 and 23. please contact the sta at the address below. teenagers.” important.” chips, sweets and other food. He later explained that this Anyone interested in crew can sign When questioned about the the game. Mater Dei dominated the Th e IASF’s signature fundraiser, e Lancer Improv games that were event is meant to unite the club. up in Room 143. amount of excitement, York “Over 600 shirts were sold,” York scoreboard for most of the game, the Walk for Autism, is planned for Photo by Zoe Taylor Castle High School played included the Name Game, Drama Club plans on having Th ey are currently collecting answered, “Are you kidding? We said. “We’re very pleased with just but near the end of the game, the April 12, 2014. Colleen York can be Senior Muranda Vogt looks over the 3344 Highway 261 Machine, Interview, Scenes from a an event every month and is still money for tickets to see “Sweeny were all very excited.” She also that, and even more donations that numbers lined up so that if Castle contacted at 812-202-9405 and P.O. try-out schedule on Sept. 24 for the Newburgh, Ind. 47630 Hat, Murder Mystery and Freeze. accepting members. Dues are $10. Todd” and “Les Mis.” See Antey in voiced that she was happy with the were collected will be amazing.” were to score a touchdown, the two Box 173, Newburgh, Ind. 47629- musical “Guys and Dolls.” 812-853-3331, ext. 3050 It was run by Drama Club Improv night was a nonprofi t Room 143 for more information. night and the week leading up to Jenny Elkins, another organizer teams would have been tied. Castle 0173. Email: [email protected] Fax: 812-853-9886 The Lancer The Lancer Castle High School Castle High School 4 October 2013 FEATURE October 2013 5 This is Halloween! Community offers more screams for your October!

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When/Hours: Pre-registration: $15 Cost: Monday-Thursday Where: When: Oct. 18: 6-9 p.m. Day of: $20 Haunted house package (Old 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. (until 10 p.m. Evansville Mesker Park Zoo & Every weekend in October Oct. 19: 5-9 p.m. Events: Catacombs): $20 beginning Oct. 21) Botanic Garden Hours: Oct. 20: 5–8 p.m. 5K Walk/Run starts at 8 a.m. From House of Lecter: $12 Friday and Saturday Extra: 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. When: Saturday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Cost: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Halloween activities The Old Catacombs and House of Lecter’s theme for this Halloween season is Get a coupon on the website. Sunday Oct. 18-20 and 25-27 Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Adults: $9 occur in Franklin Street Park Bates Motel. Coupons are available at local businesses and on the website. Hours: Cost: Kids (ages 4-12): $5 (pumpkin painting, face painting, Website: 12-7 p.m. 5-9 p.m. General: $29.95 *Tickets can be purchased at spooky stories and more). From oldcatacombs.com Phone: 812-423-NICK PLACES! HAUNTED HOUSES! Cost: Seniors/guest under 54”: $19.95 Historic Newburgh 812-853-2815. 2-6 p.m., kids trick or treat on the Price range: Mayse Farm Market Zombie Farm General: $8 2 years and under: Free Space is limited for tours. street. In the afternoon, make-up Inexpensive to expensive Where: Scare rate: Zoo Members: $6 Events: Event: artists will show how you can look Old Catacombs Speciality: Mayse Farm Market, 6400 N. Saint Where: *Tickets can be purchased online All the rides at Holiday World Two tours are offered. Attendees like a cast member of the Walking Scare rate: Specialty items Joseph Ave., Evansville 47720 5466 Vann Road, Newburgh starting Oct. 12. will be open (except water rides). will walk around downtown Dead. There will be a community Where: Hours: Hours: Events: Special seasonal activities such as Newburgh and stop at local pumpkin-carving contest at 9 p.m. 4th Street and Vine, Evansville Saturday 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Thursday and Sunday All age groups will trick or treat two corn mazes, Holidog’s 3-D haunted sites. At the different sites, Website: Hours: Halloween Express Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 7 p.m.-9 p.m. their way through the zoo’s candy Halloween Adventure, Mummy’s people will be able to hear different www.visitevansville.com Friday and Saturday Where: Weekdays Friday and Saturday stations. Many performances and Treasure Maze, storytelling, ghost stories, rumors and the 7 p.m.-12 a.m. 5480 E. Indiana St., Evansville 1:30-5 p.m. 7 p.m.-12 a.m. activities will be playing, such costume dance party and the show history of the houses. Sunday and Thursday Hours: Admission: Cost: as magician Don Baggett, giant Graveyard Smash. Saturday nights Extra: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” 7-10 p.m. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $7 (U-pick pumpkins extra $5 and Adults: $12 inflatables, storytelling with the end with a Halloween-themed Make sure to wear appropriate Type: Cost: Phone: 812-962-2524 pumpkin sling shot extra $1) Children: $5 Rivertown Storytellers, games, laser light show. clothing for outside weather. Parent Advisory (adult themes) Haunted house package (House of Price range: Events: Extra: and Creatures of the Night. For Extra: Website: Where: Lecter): $20 Inexpensive to expensive Wagon rides, U-Pick pumpkins, Get coupons on the website. those who want a scream, visit the Downloadable maps for Halloween www.historicnewburgh.org Gibson County Fairgrounds, Rural Only Old Catacombs: $12 Specialty: 20-foot corn field slide, straw bale “No- scare” tours available Tent of Terror. New this year is the events are on the website. Princeton, Ind. Extra: Deluxe costumes/variety of maze and pumpkin sling shot Thursday-Sunday from 6-6:45 p.m. Moonlite Tram, a no-scare tram Rules for costume wearers: NO Where: Get a coupon on the website. costumes Phone Number: Concessions available. All of the ride to see the zoo at night. gore, blood, guts, revealing Witches’ 5K Walk/Run, Franklin Oct. 18 Website: 812-963-3175 money collected goes to a charity Extra: costumes, weapons and masks. Street Trick or Treat, and Day Event Hours: oldcatacombs.com Website: or back into renovations of the You are encouraged to dress up in Loose articles must be taken off Type: Doors open at 10 p.m. Halloween City maysefarmmarket.com building. your favorite costume! for rides. Family friendly Movie starts at 12 a.m. Where: Website: Website: Website: Where: Cost: Eville Studios 6401 E. 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Hours: 303 N. Stockwell Road, Suite B Extra: simulator, a mini-carnival, photos Corn maze ages 2-12: $4 Sunday and Thursday Evansville Concessions available and professional makeup offered. Ages 13+: $5 7-10 p.m. When: Website: A demo for Walking Dead makeup Party City Activities: Friday and Saturday Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 2, 3 www.gibsoncountyyouththeatre. will be offered. Where: Corn maze, pumpkin picking and 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Hours: org Website: 311 N. Burkhardt Road, Evansville hay rides available. Cost: 7:30 p.m. evillestudios.com Hours: Phone Number: $10 Cost: Monday-Saturday 812-963-3001 Extra: Adults: $12 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Website: There is no website for this house. Students: $10 Sunday www.goebelfarms.com Extra: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Make sure to wear clothes that can Phone: 812-475-9003 Photo by Zoe Taylor The House of Lecter get fake blood on them. Price range: Inexpensive Junior Civitan members practice applying makeup on Sept. 28 for their upcom- Scare rate: Website: Speciality: ing haunted house, Zombie Farm. Here Hannah Williams (right) air brushes paint Where: www.daltoarts.com Inexpensive accessories/costumes onto junior Kelly Campbell after applying latex and fake blood. 325 Main St., Evansville BY THE NUMBERS BY THE NUMBERS THE LANCER THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL 6 OCTOBER 2013 EnTERTAinMEnT EnTERTAinMEnT OCTOBER 2013 7 Philip Lawrence returns to hometown for a mission Avenged Sevenfold produces familar sound with their new album e Musicians’ Coalition reviews a CD for e As this album continues, it seems to repeat By Zoe Taylor Lancer each month. Senior Kaden Rudisill, the itself a lot. group’s vice president, wrote this review. For more “I like the song ‘Crimson Day’ better than Anticipation rises as the lights dim. Murmurs information about the club, contact sponsor Jim the rest,” said freshman Paige Rorer. “It is very Class: How to Break into the Entertainment settle on the crowd as they wait for the man they Kibler in Room 265. diff erent from the rest of the CD.” Industry” at the Tropicana Event Center. Tickets came to see. Th e emcee comes out and works As many of you know, Avenged Sevenfold Overall, this album was pretty good, but it were $10 and all proceeds went to Mission of the audience up with tidal waves of enthusiasm, came out with their latest album earlier this year. did seem to knock off a few Metallica-like riff s Grace. Th e event held a Q&A, a group photo fi nally ending with the awaited name: “Welcome, Th eir album’s title was “Hail to the King.” and progressions at times. with Lawrence, and a demo of the Lawrence Philip Lawrence!” In December 2009, A7X lost their drummer Th e last song, however, got great feedback. siblings singing with each other. Guests as young Philip Lawrence debuted his fi rst solo album and very close friend, Jimmy “Th e Rev” Sullivan. “Emotion just fl ows from the piano, and as four attended. 2 on Sept. 14 at the Victory Th eatre in downtown However, this did not stop them from making defi nitely in Synyster Gates’ (lead guitar player) Lawrence discussed started off with giving Evansville for the Mission of Grace. In addition, music. guitar work,” said junior Jacob Nasserizafar. Pre- examples to his audience of his own history of the City of Evansville named Sept. 14 as “Philip Some would even say they made more music chorus has an amazing orchestral building to a the entertainment world and how he was able to Lawrence Day.” in memory of Jimmy. once again ‘wowing’ chorus.” work his way up Lawrence, an Evansville native, is known for “Hail to the King” contains 10 songs that So if you are looking for a heavier album to “Th e thing that helped us take the rains, was being a member of Th e Smeezingtons, along Photo by Zoe Taylor vary from in-your-face hard rock to powerful listen to, this sounds like it could be for you. us producing our own stuff ,” said Lawrence. “ with Grammy-winning Bruno Mars and Ari Philip Lawrence and members of his “How to Break into the Entertainment Industry” class get ready for a and melodic ballads. Th is album thunders with Th e band was heavily infl uenced by other well- When we came out with ‘Nothing on You’ and’ Levine. He is a multiple Grammy-nominated group picture. The class was held on Sept. 15 at the Tropicana Event Center. musical lightning! known bands such as Metallica, Led Zeppelin, Billionaire’, people stopped questioning. People songwriter and producer for songs such as “Just Th e album starts with the song “Shepherd of Motor Head and many more. stopped caring as much as whatinteresting we wanted incorporation to of chimes at the the Way You Are” and “Grenade.” Grace. Th is charity was created in 1978 by Grace aft erward, introducing their fi rst record live. Fire.” It is not hard to tell from listening to this do.” beginning and a well-incorporated solo,” said Th e Smeezingtons entered the music fi eld Lutheran Church. Under the leadership of Pastor Th ey have been signed onto Philip’s record “Good groove, good chord progression, album whom the band was infl uenced by. Lawrence had one commonsenior phrase Timmy heGold. in 2008 and produced hits for artists such as Walter Wangerin, the people decided that a crisis label. repeated during the class, “Establish yourself in Natasha Bedingfi eld, Matisyahu, B.o.B and was happening in their neighborhood. People “We are looking to inspire people and PHILIP LAWRENCEwhatever you want to do, and stick to it.” CeeLo Green. were in need of fundamental things to live, such motivate people to realize how important it is He also covered tricks to entering the fi eld, His fi rst solo album, “Letters I Never Sent,” as food, clothing and rent. While the church is to have God in their life and to just live a good Continued from Page 6 networking, agents, songwriting, producers, was a collaboration with Grammy-nominated no longer in existence, the Mission of Grace still life,” said Shane Lawrence, a member of Th e dealing with pressure, balance and more. producer Jean-Yves “Jeeve” Ducornet and provides emergency assistance for rent, utilities, Lawrences and Philip’s younger brother. “Th ere Class: How to Break A into big thetopic Entertainment during the Q&A wasHe family. also covered tricks to entering the fi eld, She attended the class in hopes of learning Michael Diskint. food, medicine and housing. is so much negativity in the world.” Industry” at the Tropicana“Balancing Event Center. fame and Tickets family, networking,it’s a no brainer,” agents, songwriting, producers, how to break into the business and found it “Th is album is an honest expression of the Recently, the Mission of Grace has found In between acts, the audience watched videos were $10, and all proceedsLawrence went said. to “ It’sMission not something of dealing I think with about, pressure, balance and more. extremely helpful. happenings in my life,” Lawrence said. itself in need of fi nancial help and major of friends wishing Lawrence luck, production Grace. family is fi rst.” A big topic during the Q&A was family. “Most defi nitely, just like how to get into the He explained in the concert how the songs repairs. It also wants to grow in order to help video of Th e Lawrences’ record and a clip of Th e event included “He’s a morequestion-and-answer of a role model, because“Balancing I write fame and family -- it’s a no- industry. And agent stuff ,” said Morecort. “Like I show the journey of his life to where he is now. the growing need of the community. With the Lawrence and his siblings performing at a local session, a group photosongs with too,” Lawrence said Lawrence’s and a brainer,” cousin Lawrence Josiah said. “It’s not something I had no idea about agent or manager stuff .” Noteworthy songs that gained loud applause money acquired from the concert, the program talent show when they were younger. demo of the LawrenceStewart, siblings 17. singing “And withI see eachhim writingthink songs,about; andfamily is fi rst.” Taylor Dolletzey, 19, is an Indiana University were “Just Breathe,” “Heaven High” and “Trying plans to repair and to expand its food and paper Lawrence was able to capture the audience other. Guests as youngI go as to age him 4 attended. for advice sometimes and“He’s he more helps of a role model because I write student. Times.” pantries and continue its Food for Th ought with his enormous stage presence and Lawrence beganme by out.” giving examples to his songs, too,” said Lawrence’s cousin Josiah He and his band played at the private “Th is concert is for all of those who prayed program, providing job development, housing storytelling. He also involved his audience when audience of his own historyLawrence in the notentertainment only helped outStewart, his own 17. family, “And I see him writing songs, and reception before the show. for my safety and success along the way; for solutions, tutoring and spiritual counseling. he invited fi ve girls to come up so that he could world and how he wasbut able his to class work helped his way out up. students,I go parents,to him for and advice sometimes, and he helps “It’s cool hearing it from a guy doing it,” he my beloved church, Grace and Peace Lutheran; Th e event began with the president of the teach them the dance he does during the Bruno “Th e thing that inspiredhelped usperformers take the reins of all wasages. me out.” said. for the support of all my friends, family and Evansville City Council, Connie Robinson. Mars concert. us producing our ownHaley stuff Morecort,16,,” said Lawrence. attends BoonvilleNot only High does Lawrence help his own family, Dolletzey also said he was hoping to get neighbors near and far,” said Lawrence. “And for Th e concert opened with Lawrence’s aunts, On Sept. 15, Lawrence held a “Music Master “When we came outSchool with ‘Nothing and hopes on You’ to become and abut famous his class singer helped students and parents and some face time with Lawrence in order to help the Mission, my opportunity to give back.” Th e Browne Sisters, a local Evansville group. “Billionaire,’ people soon.stopped She questioning.” attended the class in hopesinspired of learningperformers of all ages. his band. Th e concert was in support of Mission of Th e Lawrences, Philip’s siblings, played See PHILIP LAWRENCE on Page 7 Lawrence had how one to common break into phrase the business he andHaley found Morecort, it 16, attends Boonville High Everyone who attended agreed. Lawrence has repeated during theextremely class: “Establish helpful. yourself in School and hopes to become a famous singer not only inspired the community but assisted it whatever you want to do,“Most and defistick nitely,to it.” just like howsoon. to get into the as well. industry. And agent stuff ,” said Morecort. “ Like I had no idea about agent or manager Mrs.stuff .” Kathy Baker is Castle’s Taylor Dolletzey, 19, is a University of Indiana student. His band and him wereYouth playing First social worker. at the private reception before the show. Her o ce is in the “It’s cool hearing it from a guy doing it,” saidattendance o ce. Dolletzey. October is NATIONALDolletzey continued BULLYING on to sayPREVENTION he was hoping MONTH. Remember YOU can make a diff erence year-round! Step Up! to YOU get some can makeface time change with Lawrencehappen! in eff ort to help his band. Two Girls’ CircleIt was groupsan universal started agreement in September, for everyone and feedback has been postitive. Reconnecting Youth (RY) will be start- ing in January.who attended. Looking Lawrence for 15 students has not only (male inspired and female) who are wanting to make positive changes in their lives by monitoringthe andcommunity, discussing but assisted mood itcontrol, in charity. decision-making skills, grades/attendance, tobacco products, drugs, alcohol and goal setting. See Mrs. Baker for more information. THE LANCER THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL OCTOBER 2013 8 OCTOBER 2013 sPoRTs oPinion 9 Boys’ tennis season comes to its fi nal match STAFF STAFF al. “Being on the team is one of the greatest “We have a good chance to win every year,” “Being on the team is one of the greatest parts about EDITOR IN CHIEF, NEWS 1 parts about the sport. If you’re on the said Lobel. EDITOR IN CHIEF, NEWS 1 Robin Doom the sport. If you’re on the team, you’remotivated, Robin Doom but you are also supported,” team, you’re motivated, but you are also Th e regional was held at North High School supported,” on Oct. 9 against Memorial. NEWS 2 Th e boys’ team lost by a score of 5-0 in the NEWS 2 Serina Burress Aaron Alling , freshman Aaron Alling, freshman regional championship, but it didn’t give up the “Being on the team is one of the greatest Gabi Wy match without a fi ght. NEWS 3 parts about the sport. If you’re on the Gabi Wy “Every year it’s special for me and for the NEWS 3 team, you’remotivated, but you are also Serina Burress sectional titles, one regional title and a state seniors because I’ve had them for four years,” FEATURE 4 &5 coach Bottorff said. “It’s also special to see the supported,” Robin Doom tournament appearance,” said senior Jake Lobel. FEATURE 4 &5 “I hope to help us win more this year.” team grow and to see the seniors progress with Bullying has greater eff ect on students than many think Zoe Taylor “My best match was my last one playing a their life.” FEATURE 6 Aaron Alling Robin Doom varsity match -- two doubles with Phillip Mar- By Robin Doom Freshmanabout it. Bullying is more than just ENTERTAINMENT 6 moser against Bosse,” said senior Jesse Reising. Anti-Bullying Student Pledge one person; it involves everyone Zoe Taylor FEATURE 7 “We lost the fi rst set 6-4; then we came back Over 3.2 million students are - I believe that every person has who knows what’s going on. Madison Daniels and won the second set. We did lose in the tie victims of bullying each year. worth as an individual. People can also be supportive ENTERTAINMENT 7 breaker 10-7.” Robin Doom ENTERTAINMENT 8 Bullying is usually thought of - I believe that every person is and be willing to listen when a Zoe Taylor At the beginning of the season, the team as shoving people into lockers or entitled to dignity and respect, friend needs someone to talk to. started out playing against other schools such as calling people mean names. We regardless of race, color, religion, Th e victim may not want to talk SPORTS 8 Madison Daniels SPORTS 9 Memorial, Jasper and Jeff ersonville. typically see just physical bullying, sexual orientation, or disability. immediately; but when they are Robin Doom, Zoe Taylor “Th ey are really strong teams, and we had to but bullying is much more than - I believe that hurtful acts are ready, they will open up. Just be a OPINION 9 To Help Someoneregroup Text CHS and and fi your gure out a new lineup at the begin- physical. harmful; if it is my thought or act, good friend and be there for them KNIGHT VISION 10 Photos by Madison Daniels Robin Doom Madison Daniels, Zoe Taylor message to 812-641-1510.ning, but weOr speakovercame it,” said coach Bottorff . “I Th ere are six main types of then it is harmful to me as well as when they need you. Senior Jake Lobel warms up at the sectionalwith matchan administrator feel like or counselor.we’ve had a strong season. I also feel like to others. as he serves the ball on Oct. 2. bullying: physical bullying, verbal Usually, we think that the only KNIGHT VISION 10 CORRESPONDENT we’ve improved a lot and have our strongest line- bullying, relational aggression, - Therefore, from this day forward victim of bullying is the person Hannah Huebner I will strive daily to eliminate hurt Robin Doom, Gabi Wy up yet this season.” cyber bullying, racial bullying and who is getting picked on and being Lucy Price and hate from my thoughts and By Madison Daniels Aft er every school year, the team gains new sexual bullying. made fun of. However, the one who actions. ADVISER players who are motivated for the sport and who Unfortunately, bullying oft en is bullying is also a victim. Th ey Susan Korb ADVISER - I will discourage hurt by others at Susan Korb As the boys’ tennis season comes to an end, look forward to it. isn’t taken as seriously as it should may have been bullied themselves the team has had huge accomplishments this “Being on the team is one of the greatest parts every opportunity. be. However, any form of bullying by a friend or a group of friends or PRINTER PRINTER year. about the sport,” said freshman Aaron Alling. “If - I will treat all people with dignity is serious and must be stopped. and respect; and I will strive daily even a family member. Jim Sherer Jim Sherer Th is is coach Craig Bottorff ’s 11th year of you’re on the team, you’re motivated, but you are Sometimes people accuse others to honor this pledge, knowing that Bullies come in all shapes and coaching tennis. His assistant, coach Brian also supported.” of bullying just to get someone they forms. Th ey can be younger or the world will be a better place The Lancer is a monthly production of Shockey, is in his ninth year of coaching. “When you have a team that always has your don’t like in trouble; most times, older. Th ey can be someone you The Lancer is a monthly production of because of my e ort. Castle High School’s newspaper class. The Th e team placed second in the Southern Indi- back, you don’t need to be as tough mentally be- though, that isn’t the case. have been friends with for years or Castle High School’s newspaper class. The Lancer is a member of Quill and Scroll and the ana Athletic Conference, which has eight teams. cause they have your back,” he said. About 42 percent of students are To help someone, text CHS and your someone you have never spoken to Lancer is a member of Quill and Scroll and the Indiana High School Press Association. Two of the doubles teams got to the fi nals. Th ree Th e team beat Tell City by a score of 4-1 Oct. Senior Ryan Strugeon prepares for the sectional cyber bullied by their friends. Cyber message to 812-641-1510. Or speak in your life. Indiana High School Press Association. Opinions expressed in The Lancer are not of the singles teams got third place. 2 in Boonville. In the sectional fi nal on Oct. 8, match at Boonville on Oct. 2. bullying is the act of harassing with an administrator or counselor. Toxic friends are another type of Opinions expressed in The Lancer are not necessarily those of Castle High School, its ad- “My greatest achievement has been winning they beat Mount Vernon by a score of 3-2. someone online by sending bully. Th ey seem like good friends necessarily those of Castle High School, its ad- ministration, faculty or student body. enough matches to get us two SIAC titles, three Th e team was looking forward to the region- or posting mean messages or but then talk about others behind ministration, faculty or student body. Letters to the editor are encouraged and comments, usually anonymously. their back. Letters to the editor are encouraged and friends are just joking around. must be submitted to the sta in person. All Students oft en don’t take Getting bullied is a horrible must be submitted to the sta in person. All Preventing bullying in high letters must be signed. The Editorial Board bullying seriously until someone thing; no one should ever have to letters must be signed. The Editorial Board school is hard because people can reserves the right to screen all letters for li- commits suicide. Th e victim go through it. But it happens to reserves the right to screen all letters for li- SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND be mean. However, Castle off ers bel or obscene material and the right to edit doesn’t know what to do anymore; students every day at schools across bel or obscene material and the right to edit many ways to help, such as Black or shorten letters as long as the meaning re- Castle High School Senior Scholarship Fund (formerly CHS Dollars for Schol- they think ending it will solve their the United States. Th ey get bullied or shorten letters as long as the meaning re- Board Tip Text. Th is service off ers mains intact. problems. Th ere is always help, for how they dress or act. Th ey may mains intact. ars) has given out 1,005 scholarships to CHS graduates since 1997 totaling over a number that students can text The Lancer accepts advertising but may though. be made fun of for getting good The Lancer accepts advertising but may before or aft er school -- but not refuse any ad which is inappropriate for high $384,000. In May 2013, 84 graduates earned $38,390 in scholarships from our Signs that someone is being grades. refuse any ad which is inappropriate for high during school hours -- to report school students. For advertising information, organization. bullied are that they might act or be If you are the person bullying school students. For advertising information, bullying that they see or witness. please contact the sta at the address below. sad constantly, might not dress up Also, students can go to any someone or the victim of bullying, please contact the sta at the address below. or care about their appearance, or guidance counselor, social worker, go talk to someone. Don’t let it Castle High School Senior Scholarship Fund will host a phone-a-thon in November for CHS families. e Lancer e Lancer they might be alone all the time. teacher or principal to report continue. Th ere are people to help Castle High School Castle High School Some students don’t know how bullying. you -- both adults and peers. Stand 3344 Highway 261 3344 Highway 261 Th e Castle High School Senior Scholarship Fund is pleased to announce Zach Gill and Michael Mulzer as the winners to react to bullying; they might just Th ose who want to put a stop to up for yourself. It might be hard, Newburgh, Ind. 47630 Newburgh, Ind. 47630 smile or laugh it off . Th is makes bullying must not just be bystanders. but it will be worth it in the end. of the logo contest. Th ey adjusted the original artwork of the logo. Th ey were awarded $100, which was split between 812-853-3331, ext. 3050 812-853-3331, ext. 450 it diffi cult for teachers to know if Th ey cannot just witness the Remember that tomorrow is a Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] the two men. students are being bullied or their problem without doing something new day, and it will get better. Fax: 812-853-9886 Fax: 812-853-9886 THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL 10 OCTOBER 2013 KnighT Vision

The senior girls take their annual pic- ture on the “C” while wearing their football jerseys to support Castle’s football team. The girls playfully point at principal Andy Byers, who smiles and shrugs casually. Photo by Robin Doom

(From left) Senior Julia Dayton, fresh- man Mercedes Stamper, senior Alyssa Wright and senior Samantha May hold up peace signs to match their outfi ts on Flashback to the 80s Day during Homecoming Week, Oct. 7-11. Photo by Gabi Wy

Photo by Zoe Taylor On Sept. 25, students gather for See You at the Pole, an annual Chris- tian gathering of prayer around the fl agpole of diff erent schools across the United States and diff erent countries.

On Sept. 18, students wait in line for their underclassman pictures. Also on this day, 2012-2013 yearbooks were distributed. Photo by Gabi Wy

Pictured on the left is junior Emily Har- berson’s fi nished piece from the raku fi ring activity in Cathy Cozart’s ceram- ics class. Photo by Madison Daniels

Photo by Zoe Taylor During a raku fi ring activity in Cathy Cozart’s ceramics class on Oct. 1, junior Emily Harberson approaches a bucket, which acts as a re- duction chamber, containing a pot to smother fi re. This causes the unglazed areas on the pot to turn black. This “fi eld trip” took place in one of the school’s parking lots.