Volume 52, Issue 7 The Newburgh, Indiana April 2012 “Riley is something that is really close to Castle.” CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL Shelby Wilkinson, Student Council president Rosenbaum brings back ‘Old Days’ to Newburgh Jessica Noff singer Pink Pica Circle for Sarah!!!!! Staff Writer “Old Days” is bringing new faces and old memories to Newburgh. Sam Haynes Th e fi lming of Michael Rosenbaum’s new Staff Writer movie, “Old Days,” has captivated the attention of both students and people in the community. “Old Days” is about Jim Owens, a discouraged actor, who comes home for his 15th high school community support. reunion. He and his friends get into mischief, “We have a production offi ce and Jim falls for his high school sweetheart, in downtown Newburgh, and according to Deadline.com, a website dedicated everyone is helping out,” said to movie updates in the entertainment industry. Rosenbaum. “Here, you walk in Rosenbaum graduated from Castle High and it’s diff erent from Hollywood; School in 1990, which is why he has been using even students help out.” Castle for some of the scenes in the movie. “I like to see what the community Some of the areas he has used are the football is up to,” said Rosenbaum. fi eld and the south gym. Th e football fi eld was Some residents have had the for a football game scene, and the south gym opportunity to be an extra in the was used for a dance scene. movie. In fact, the seniors on the “It’s a thrill, (and) this is what dreams are football team were fi lmed in a made of. It’s incredible,” said Rosenbaum. “I have football scene. to pinch myself sometimes, and I can’t believe has been helpful through the production Rosenbaum said that the Andy Byers we’re actually fi lming a real movie.” process. movie has been very exciting and Rosenbaum said that the fi rst week of fi lming “Andy Byers has been tremendous,” he said. enjoyable, but also nerve-racking. was “fantastic.” Byers said that the weather has been perfect, “You have to have fun, and that Filming has been taking place for a few and everything is on schedule. was my goal,” said Rosenbaum. weeks, and most of the fi lming has taken place “I’ve been to several sets while fi lming around Andy Byers at Knob Hill, Castle High School, a church in like Knob Hill,” said Byers. Evansville, Washington Square Mall and South “All actors are nice and down to earth,” he Broadview. said. “Some have been on TV for a long time but Along with creating and using the sets, the are very nice.” actors are getting a feel for working in Newburgh, One of the producers asked Byers about Photos by Jessica Noff singer a long way from home in Hollywood. tornadoes because she was concerned about (Top) Director Michael Rosenbaum directs senior “So far, Morena Baccarin plays the lead girl,” them. He told her that she had nothing to worry members of the Castle football team during fi lming Andy Byers said Rosenbaum. about, but one week later, the place where she on March 22. Rosenbaum spent three days at Castle She was on the HBO show called was staying was damaged by a tornado. He said fi lming “Old Days.” “Homeland.” she was nice about it, and everything was OK. Courtney Tesh Other actors in the movie include Nick Byers and Rosenbaum agree that Newburgh (Bottom) The south gym was decorated for a high Swardson from “Th e Benchwarmers” and Mike is much diff erent than Hollywood due to school reunion scene on March 21. The scene was Hagerty from “Seinfeld.” fi lmed after school, but the gym was decorated dur- Rosenbaum said that principal Andy Byers See ROSENBAUM on Page 12 ing the day. INSIDE ‘Hunger Games’ Crazy Pet Stories News - p. 1-2 Sports - p. 11 How did the Everyone who has a Community - p. 3 Opinion - p.12-13 movie compare pet has some crazy Entertainment - p. 4-5 Knight Vision - p. 14 with the book? stories. See some of Feature - p. 6-10 See page 4. the stories inside! See pages 6-7. BY THE NUMBERS THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL 2 APRIL 2012 Amanda Wolf NEWS Staff Writer Justin Yates, who loved and was loved On March 21, our Castle High School family lost an amazing “It’s going to be hard without person, Justin Yates. Th ose who that wonderful smile perking knew him understand that there us up every day.” are not enough words to describe 2 what a huge impact he made in our Shelby Hancock, peer tutor lives or how much we are going to miss him! Two He was so very proud to be a “Justin will be greatly missed by senior at Castle. Justin shared his so many. He made such a positive Point life with all of those around him impact on me in such a short Conversions by showing his sense of humor, period of time! I will never forget choosing favorite peers, helping in him, and he has a special spot in my YET ANOTHER PICA CIRCLE!!! any way, always seeing the positive, heart,” said sophomore Courtney caring when someone was “down” Oldham. and simply being a true friend. He We, along with his family, had an enthusiasm for life that was appreciate so much the outpouring infectious. You could not possibly of thoughts, prayers and also your be around him without feeling attendance at the funeral and/or the joy and happiness that literally visitation during this very diffi cult beamed from him. time. We would ask that you Following are a few thoughts continue to remember them and from some of our peer tutors: us, as well, as we attempt to adjust “It’s going to be hard without being without him physically. that wonderful smile perking us up Justin’s memory will be kept every day. Only Justin could make alive through all of those who us laugh and cry at the same time. knew him. We are better people We all love him, and we’ll miss him for having known him. I had one so much. He now has thousands of e-mail sent which simply stated: angels to charm,” said senior Shelby “If we only touch one person in Hancock. our time here, long or brief, we’ve “I really enjoyed coming back accomplished something to treasure from lunch each day and seeing his more than fame or fortune.” excitement and beautiful smile. He Justin most defi nitely had special signs for all of us, and it accomplished this many times over. always thrilled me to see him sign He will be forever in our hearts. my name! I miss him so much. He -Written by Kelly Cochren, 10 habits of highly eff ective Castle students Photos courtesy of Tonya Wester was my ‘boy’ and a best friend. He Rosanne Ward, Tonya Wester, Vicki (Above) Justin Yates enjoys time with former peer tutor Becca Farmer. #1: Having good attendance #6: Having integrity made my day every day, and I loved Murdoch, Robbie Madden and the (Below) Justin tries on a fi refi ghter’s coat at the Newburgh Fire Department’s him,” said senior Miranda Wilson. peer tutors demonstration during Community Helper Month. #2: Using strong study habits and #7: Avoiding distractions organizational skills #8: Participating in class #3: Displaying a willingness to make a After-School commitment #9: Getting plenty of sleep Tutoring #4: Developing a sense of community #10: Having highly eff ective parents Need extra help in a diffi cult subject? #5: Being proactive After-School Tutoring can help! Written by Doug Gresham, Kim Gresham, Joy Miller and Sally Wilkinson When: Every Wednesday Where: New Library Time: 2:50-4 p.m. (Stay for all or part of the time.) Cost: Free! No registration needed. BY THE NUMBERS THE LANCER CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY APRIL 2012 3 Shriners have fun, help kids around the country Amanda Wolf needs to be seen at one of these Th e best-known symbol for the Staff Writer hospitals can take them to one of Shriners hospitals is the “Editorial the mini clinics the Shrine holds Without Words.” According to Most people usually associate each year. At the clinic, the child will the Hadi Shrine website, the the Hadi Shrine with the circus that be evaluated by one of the doctors, photo was taken accidentally by takes place in November each year. and they will tell the parents if their 2 a photographer named Randy However, most people don’t know child is eligible to go. Th ere is also a Dieter. He recalled that in 1970 that the Shriners work year round. clinic at the University of Southern he was assigned to cover the local Two Th e Shriners Hospital for Indiana where the nurse on staff Shrine Temple’s annual outing for Children is a network of pediatric can evaluate the child and consult the handicapped. Point specialty hospitals, where children with doctors in St. Louis over video Dieter said that he was taking Conversions under the age of 18 can get excellent camera to determine if the child pictures when he saw a Shriner medical care without a cost to the can be admitted. carrying a girl in one arm and her YET ANOTHER PICA CIRCLE!!! patient’s parents or any third party. If the parents can’t make it to a crutches in the other. He also said Th ere are 19 orthopedic and clinic, the fi rst step is to fi ll out an that they were too close to his lens, four burn hospitals across North application.