CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL

Volume 54, Issue 2Newburgh, Indiana

October 2013

INSIDE

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News - pages 1-3Feature - pages 4-5Entertainment - pages 6-7Sports - page 8Opinion - page 9Knight Vision - page 10

“I am impressed by the fact that she takes so much pride in the work that she does.”

Eric Antey,Castle � eater Director

Find out what Halloween events are going on in the community.

See pages 4-5. See page 8.

Check out how Castle’s boys’ tennis teamdid this season.

By Gabi Wy

Mater Dei may have claimed the win at Castle High School’s Give Back Game on Sept. 27, but the night carried a deeper meaning, generating a sense of victory despite the loss.

Th e purpose of the annual Give Back Night was to collect donations for Inspiring Autism Spectrum Families (IASF), a nonprofi t organization that provides support groups for families aff ected by autism, actively spreads awareness about the disorder, and holds events to raise money for its cause.

Th e football parent club chose to sponsor IASF aft er taking suggestions from the football team.

According to senior football player Clay Seitz, one of his teammates has a sibling with autism, infl uencing the parent club’s decision to support IASF. Seitz believes that more awareness about autism and the people it aff ects is needed.

“I know how autism aff ects people,” he said. “People don’t always know when someone has it. (Autistic people) are treated diff erently, but it’s oft en not intended.”

According to the Indiana Resource Center for Autism, one in 77 children in the state have some form of autism.

“You could sit right next to someone with autism at school and never know it,” said Amy Wells, head organizer of the Give Back Game. “Th ey are oft en high-functioning but also misunderstood.”

At the beginning of the game, families stepped onto the fi eld, bringing 26 balloons to honor what would be the statistical number of Castle’s students with autism.

“Th e IASF was so proud of the student section at the game,” Wells said. “Th ey stood up and applauded when the families walked out with the balloons. No one asked them to do that.”

Colleen York, president of the IASF, said that the standing ovation was “unexpected by the families and nice for (the families) to be recognized, which is something they don’t oft en get.”

At halft ime, cheerleaders gathered donations from the spectators. Coach Doug Hurt wanted to raise several thousand dollars, and Wells hoped to collect at least $4,000.

Hurt said that his players’ passion for the cause increased throughout the weeks before the game as they learned more about autism.

“We are glad to be partnering with IASF and proud to be raising money and bringing awareness to autism,” he said. “Th e cause personally touched our football teams. Th ere needs to be a lot of awareness for something

aff ecting kids at Castle but is not known by many.”

Th e IASF formed around four years ago and is able to communicate with 237 families aff ected by autism in this area. Th e counties served are in both Indiana and Kentucky -- in Indiana, Posey, Gibson, Vanderburgh, Warrick, Spencer, Pike and in Kentucky, Henderson and Daviess.

Th is year’s Give Back Game is the third that Castle has hosted. Th e previous causes chosen were breast cancer awareness and diabetes treatment.

York expressed how ecstatic she and the rest of the organization felt aft er Castle selected them as the charity for the Give Back Game.

Football’s Give Back Game encourages autism awareness

Photo by Gabi WyFamilies aff ected by autism stand on the edge of John Lidy Field preparing to release 26 balloons before the football game against Mater Dei on Sept. 27. The number of balloons refl ects the statistical number of Castle students who have an autism spectrum disorder, according to a recognized statistic.

Photo by Serina BurressShirts were sold before the Give Back Game against Mater Dei during lunches to raise money for the the cause of the night, Inspiring Autism Spectrum Fami-lies.

When questioned about the amount of excitement, York answered, “Are you kidding? We were all very excited.” She also voiced that she was happy with the night and the week leading up to the game.

“Over 600 shirts were sold,” York said. “We’re very pleased with just that, and even more donations that were collected will be amazing.”

Jenny Elkins, another organizer of the Give Back Game, was also impressed by Castle’s determination to promote awareness for autism.

“Diff erent biology classes included autism and an English class memorized the song played on the announcements,” Elkins said.

Th e song, “Th e Voice of Autism,” was written and produced by the clients and staff of Integrative Music Th erapy, LLC, signifi cantly by Casey DePriest and Eric Lund, music therapists.

Th rough the lyrics, “We’re just like any teenager--trying to make friends and fi nd ourselves. So talk to me like anybody else,” the song promotes equality between those with and without autism.

“IASF was trying to fi gure out a way to get the message of autism awareness to a group of people in a short amount of time,” York said. “We wanted a way that would get to teenagers.”

Mater Dei dominated the scoreboard for most of the game, but near the end of the game, the numbers lined up so that if Castle were to score a touchdown, the two teams would have been tied. Castle lost 24 to 31, and although many were disappointed, their hearts were warmed with a lantern release for the IASF aft er the game.

When asked if the organizers’ eff orts were successful, Wells answered, “Castle defi nitely raised awareness and brought acceptance (to the autistic). I defi nitely think it has been successful.”

Wells and Elkins believe that awareness for autism is critical in Castle’s environment.

Elkins said, “People have misconceptions about autism. It means a lot that the student body is talking and learning about it because of the game. Th at’s really important.”

Th e IASF’s signature fundraiser, the Walk for Autism, is planned for April 12, 2014. Colleen York can be contacted at (812) 202-9405 and PO Box 173, Newburgh, IN 47629-0173.

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“A Special Cup”“A Special Cup” is open on Monday and Friday morning during fi rst and second periods for faculty and students. Each drink is made by Life Skills students, Peer Tutors and staff . Teachers can email Kelly Cochren with orders for themselves and their students.

Coff ee• Hot Chocolate• Mocha Steamer• Vanilla Steamer•

Hot Drinks - $1 Cold Drinks - $1Mocha Chill• Vanilla Breeze•

Smoothies - $2Strawberry• Strawberry Banana•

STAFFEDITOR IN CHIEF, NEWS 1 Robin Doom

NEWS 2 Serina Burress

NEWS 3 Gabi Wy

FEATURE 4 &5 Robin Doom

FEATURE 6Robin Doom

FEATURE 7Madison Daniels

ENTERTAINMENT 8Zoe Taylor

SPORTS 9Robin Doom, Zoe Taylor

KNIGHT VISION 10 Madison Daniels, Zoe Taylor

CORRESPONDENT Hannah HuebnerLucy Price

ADVISERSusan Korb

PRINTER Jim Sherer

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By Robin DoomEditor-in-Chief

Castle off ers many opportunities for its students to be creative and expressive. Th is year it was added one more group to its lineup.

Knight Temptations is the fi rst all-male show choir at Castle High School. Th ere are about 35 men in the group.

Brian Adcock is group’s director. He has been teaching choir for 19 years and has been at Castle for 17 of those years.

“I teach the Concert Choir, two competitive show choirs, piano/keyboard lab (and) direct the vocals for the musical theatre productions,” said Adcock. “I serve as performing arts department chair.”

Th e name “Knight Temptations” was thought of by the older guys in the group.

“Knight Temptations -- I like it,” said junior James Morgan. “I feel like (the name) might get confused with Knight Sensations (a male and female show choir), but it’s original.”

“I think it’s perfect and fi ts us fi ne,” said senior Derek Sebree.

Morgan and Sebree have both been in choirs for years.

“I wanted to be in a group, and choir sounded pretty fun, and it was,” said Morgan.

“I joined because I like to sing and dance, and I loved how much recognition they got,” said Sebree.

Th e group is still forming; they

practice one or two times a week. “Our objective with the all-

male group is to foster a love of performing among a large group of guys,” said Adcock. “To show them that it can be cool to entertain audiences and to build a base of men who can ultimately move into our curricular and competitive choirs.”

Music for the group is mostly pop music. Songs that the group will be performing will include “Evolution of Dance,” “Party Rock Anthem,” “I’m Yours,” “Th e Perfect Fan” and “Ladies’ Choice.”

“Besides the songs, (my favorite

thing) would be the family aspect,” said Sebree.

Th e fi rst performance will be at the preview night for the Show Choir parents, which is Feb. 13, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

In addition, the group will perform at the winter concert and for teaser programs during the school day. Th ey will also perform for the middle schools.

“Th e expectations are that the guys will learn the music and dance moves, practice on their own and as a group, maintain good grades in their classes and have a blast doing something they love,” said Adcock.

Th is year is a trial year for Knight Temptations. Further years for Knight Temptations will depend on the success of this year.

“We hope to make this an annual tradition and eventually may consider competing, which would make us extremely unique among Indiana high schools,” said Adcock.

Th e group is still expecting men to join. Th ose who are interested should drop by the choir offi ce as soon as possible.

“I’m not saying that the group won’t improve; we’re just the fi rst, so we’ll be the best,” said Morgan.

All-male show choir tempts Castle with new group

Photo by Robin DoomMembers of Knight Temptations, directed by Brian Adcock, dance to “Can’t Touch This.” Knight Temptations is the fi rst all-male show choir at Castle. Twenty-three of the 30 members are shown above. Castle also features other vocal groups, including Knight Sensations (a male and female show choir), Knightingales (an all-female show choir) and Concert Choir.

By Zoe Taylor

Drama Club held its fi rst improv night on Sept. 27 from 5-7 p.m. Only members who had paid dues were allowed to attend.

Papa John’s Pizza was provided. Members also brought drinks, chips, sweets and other food.

Improv games that were played included the Name Game, Machine, Interview, Scenes from a Hat, Murder Mystery and Freeze.

It was run by Drama Club

sponsor Eric Antey and senior Chad Ferriell, the club’s president.

“I thought it was a huge success because a lot of shy people were getting into it,” said Ferriell. “Hopefully, this kind of event will allow them to explore more levels of creativity and confi dence.”

He later explained that this event is meant to unite the club.

Drama Club plans on having an event every month and is still accepting members. Dues are $10.

Improv night was a nonprofi t

event to encourage theatre at Castle High School.

Drama Club also held auditions for the musical during the last week of September.

Th is year Castle’s drama department will present “Guys and Dolls” on Nov. 21, 22 and 23. Anyone interested in crew can sign up in Room 143.

Th ey are currently collecting money for tickets to see “Sweeny Todd” and “Les Mis.” See Antey in Room 143 for more information.

Drama Club’s improv night encourages students to break out of comfort zone

Photo by Zoe TaylorSenior Muranda Vogt looks over the try-out schedule on Sept. 24 for the musical “Guys and Dolls.”

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By Serina Burress

Castle has many groups that help both students and families. Some help people solve problems, and others give people the opportunity to help others.

For the past six years, Kathy Baker, Castle’s Youth First social worker, has been in charge of a

group called Girls’ Circle. Th e meetings take place during

an entire lunch period; the girls are excused from super study to attend the meetings. Eight girls meet during fourth period, and three meet during fi ft h.

Senior Haley Moore has been in Girls’ Circle since her freshman year.

“I like that I can meet new people, and it’s a good way to talk about things and learn things about friendships and relationships,” she said.

Th e topic the group will be talking about this year will be relationships, those dealing with family, friends or boyfriends. Th e group will focus on a book by Justin Lookadoo and Hayley DiMarco called “Dateable.”

“In the previous years, we have used diff erent references, but haven’t stuck with a specifi c book to be the main focus topic in the group, so this is something new,” said Baker.

“I hope that this topic that we address will help with self-esteem

and maintain healthy relationships,” she said.

Baker will have an intern from the University of Southern Indiana, Brooke Nehrig, who will also be a student teacher at Castle with art teachers Cathy Cozart and Marsha Fiscus.

Nehrig will help lead the discussions during meetings to get the girls to participate in the topic.

“I enjoy these groups because I see the girls become friends; long-term friendships are built from the group,” said Baker. “I feel a mixture of feelings of joy and happiness and sometimes sadness from something that might have been shared.”

Girls’ Circle wants to help and let girls talk about anything that

may be going on in their lives so that it can help them in any type of situation that may occur.

“Yes, it has helped me,” said Moore. “It has helped me learn how to handle certain situations. It has made a really big diff erence for me, and Mrs. Baker told me about it.”

FAMILY CONNECTIONSIn addition to Girls’ Circle,

Baker is also involved with another program in the evening called Family Connections.

Th is program is entirely free and will meet at Castle once a week for six weeks during the fall. Dinner will be provided.

Th e goal of Family Connections will be to help strengthen families by working on improving communication skills.

“Being in this group will help the families become closer and respect each other more, while also being more willing to listen to one another,” said Baker.

To learn more about either group, contact Kathy Baker; her offi ce is in the attendance offi ce.

Groups develop connections with family and friends“I like that I can meet new people, and it’s a good way to talk about things and learn things about friendships and relationships.”

Haley Moore, senior

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When questioned about the amount of excitement, York answered, “Are you kidding? We were all very excited.” She also voiced that she was happy with the night and the week leading up to

the game.“Over 600 shirts were sold,” York

said. “We’re very pleased with just that, and even more donations that were collected will be amazing.”

Jenny Elkins, another organizer

of the Give Back Game, was also impressed by Castle’s determination to promote awareness for autism.

“Diff erent biology classes included autism and an English class memorized the song played on the announcements,” Elkins said.

Th e song, “Th e Voice of Autism,” was written by the clients and staff of Integrative Music Th erapy, LLC, signifi cantly by Casey DePriest and Eric Lund, music therapists.

“IASF was trying to fi gure out a way to get the message of autism awareness to a group of people in a short amount of time,” York said. “We wanted a way that would get to teenagers.”

Mater Dei dominated the scoreboard for most of the game, but near the end of the game, the numbers lined up so that if Castle were to score a touchdown, the two teams would have been tied. Castle

lost 24 to 31, and although many were disappointed, their hearts were warmed with a lantern release for the IASF aft er the game.

Overall, the organizers were happy with the outcome. “Castle defi nitely raised awareness and brought acceptance (to the autistic),” said Wells. “I defi nitely think it has been successful.”

Wells and Elkins believe that awareness for autism is critical in Castle’s environment.

“People have misconceptions about autism,” Elkins said. “It means a lot that the student body is talking and learning about it because of the game. Th at’s really important.”

Th e IASF’s signature fundraiser, the Walk for Autism, is planned for April 12, 2014. Colleen York can be contacted at 812-202-9405 and P.O. Box 173, Newburgh, Ind. 47629-0173.

Photo by Serina Burress(From left) Delana Schutte-Smith, Jenny Elkins and Michelle Childress, football parents, help sell shirts on Sept. 10 during lunches to raise money for the Give Back Game.

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This is Halloween! Community offers more screams for your October!By Zoe Taylor

CREEPY EVENTS!Boo at the ZooType:Family friendlyWhere: Evansville Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic GardenWhen:Oct. 18-20 and 25-27 Hours: 5-9 p.m.Cost:General: $8 Zoo Members: $6 *Tickets can be purchased online starting Oct. 12.Events:All age groups will trick or treat their way through the zoo’s candy stations. Many performances and activities will be playing, such as magician Don Baggett, giant inflatables, storytelling with the Rivertown Storytellers, games, and Creatures of the Night. For those who want a scream, visit the Tent of Terror. New this year is the Moonlite Tram, a no-scare tram ride to see the zoo at night.Extra:You are encouraged to dress up in your favorite costume! Website:www. meskerparkzoo.com

DraculaType:Parent Advisory (gore and adult content)Where:D’Alto Studio of Performing Arts303 N. Stockwell Road, Suite B EvansvilleWhen:Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 2, 3Hours:7:30 p.m.Cost:Adults: $12Students: $10Extra:Make sure to wear clothes that can get fake blood on them. Website:www.daltoarts.com

Holiday World Happy Halloween WeekendsType:Family friendlyWhere:Santa Claus, Ind. When:Every weekend in OctoberHours:Saturday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.Cost:General: $29.95Seniors/guest under 54”: $19.952 years and under: FreeEvents:All the rides at Holiday World will be open (except water rides). Special seasonal activities such as two corn mazes, Holidog’s 3-D Halloween Adventure, Mummy’s Treasure Maze, storytelling, costume dance party and the show Graveyard Smash. Saturday nights end with a Halloween-themed laser light show.Extra:Downloadable maps for Halloween events are on the website. Rules for costume wearers: NO gore, blood, guts, revealing costumes, weapons and masks. Loose articles must be taken off for rides.Website:www.holidayworld.com

Ghost Walk in downtown NewburghType:Family friendly Where:Riverwalk, downtown NewburghWhen/Hours:Oct. 18: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 19: 5-9 p.m. Oct. 20: 5–8 p.m.Cost:Adults: $9Kids (ages 4-12): $5*Tickets can be purchased at Historic Newburgh 812-853-2815. Space is limited for tours.Event:Two tours are offered. Attendees will walk around downtown Newburgh and stop at local haunted sites. At the different sites, people will be able to hear different ghost stories, rumors and the history of the houses. Extra:Make sure to wear appropriate clothing for outside weather.Website:www.historicnewburgh.org

Witches’ 5K Walk/Run, Franklin Street Trick or Treat, and Day EventType:Family friendlyWhere:West Franklin Street, EvansvilleWhen:

Oct. 26Cost:Free for events except 5K Walk/Run. Children 15 & under: Free5K:Pre-registration: $15 Day of: $20Events:5K Walk/Run starts at 8 a.m. From 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Halloween activities occur in Franklin Street Park (pumpkin painting, face painting, spooky stories and more). From 2-6 p.m., kids trick or treat on the street. In the afternoon, make-up artists will show how you can look like a cast member of the Walking Dead. There will be a community pumpkin-carving contest at 9 p.m.Website:www.visitevansville.com

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show”Type:Parent Advisory (adult themes)Where:Gibson County Fairgrounds, Rural Princeton, Ind.Where:Oct. 18Hours:Doors open at 10 p.m.Movie starts at 12 a.m.Cost:Admission: $10 Goodie bags: $5Events:Enjoy the cult classic movie “Rocky Horror Picture Show”! Dress up in crazy, inspired costumes and be in the costume contest! Also, meet people from UE, USI, VU, WVC, ISU and Ivy Tech.Extra:Concessions availableWebsite:www.gibsoncountyyouththeatre.org

PLACES!Mayse Farm MarketWhere:Mayse Farm Market, 6400 N. Saint Joseph Ave., Evansville 47720Hours:Saturday 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Weekdays 1:30-5 p.m.Admission:$7 (U-pick pumpkins extra $5 and pumpkin sling shot extra $1)Events:Wagon rides, U-Pick pumpkins, 20-foot corn field slide, straw bale maze and pumpkin sling shot Phone Number:812-963-3175Website:maysefarmmarket.com

Goebel’s FarmWhere:4745 W. Boonville, New Harmony Road, Evansville 47720Hours:Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.Sunday 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.Admission:Admission is for activities only. Corn maze ages 2-12: $4Ages 13+: $5Activities:Corn maze, pumpkin picking and hay rides available.Phone Number:812-963-3001Website: www.goebelfarms.com

HAUNTED HOUSES!Zombie FarmScare rate:Where:5466 Vann Road, NewburghHours:Thursday and Sunday7 p.m.-9 p.m.Friday and Saturday7 p.m.-12 a.m.Cost:Adults: $12 Children: $5Extra:Get coupons on the website. “No- scare” tours available Thursday-Sunday from 6-6:45 p.m. Concessions available. All of the money collected goes to a charity or back into renovations of the building.Website:www.zombiefarm.netPhone number:812-853-0700

The Asylum HouseScare rate:Where: 3801 Madison Ave., EvansvilleHours:Sunday and Thursday7-10 p.m.Friday and Saturday7 p.m.-12 a.m.Cost:$10Extra: There is no website for this house.

The House of LecterScare rate:Where:325 Main St., Evansville

Time:Sunday and Thursday7-10 p.m.Friday and Saturday7 p.m.-12 a.m.Cost:Haunted house package (Old Catacombs): $20House of Lecter: $12Extra:Get a coupon on the website. Website: oldcatacombs.com

Old CatacombsScare rate:Where:4th Street and Vine, EvansvilleHours:Friday and Saturday 7 p.m.-12 a.m.Sunday and Thursday7-10 p.m.Cost:Haunted house package (House of Lecter): $20Only Old Catacombs: $12Extra:Get a coupon on the website. Website: oldcatacombs.com

Eville StudiosWhere: 210 N. Fulton Ave. EvansvilleHours: No scares: 6-6:45 p.m.Full scare: 7 p.m.-12 a.m.Cost: Depends on packageExtra: Zombie paintball, “buried alive” simulator, a mini-carnival, photos and professional makeup offered. A demo for Walking Dead makeup will be offered.Website: evillestudios.com

HALLOWEEN STORES!Nick NackeryWhere: 201 E. Virgina St., EvansvilleHours:Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. (until 10 p.m. beginning Oct. 21)Friday and Saturday9:30 a.m.-10 p.m.Sunday12-7 p.m.Phone: 812-423-NICKPrice range: Inexpensive to expensiveSpeciality:Specialty items

Halloween ExpressWhere:5480 E. Indiana St., EvansvilleHours:10 a.m.-8 p.m.Phone: 812-962-2524Price range: Inexpensive to expensiveSpecialty: Deluxe costumes/variety of costumes

Halloween CityWhere: 6401 E. Lloyd Expressway, EvansvilleHours:Monday-Saturday10 a.m.-9 p.m.Sunday11 a.m.-7 p.m.Phone: 302-268-7092Price range: Moderate to expensive

Party CityWhere: 311 N. Burkhardt Road, Evansville Hours:Monday-Saturday9 a.m.-9 p.m.Sunday10 a.m.-8 p.m.Phone: 812-475-9003Price range: InexpensiveSpeciality: Inexpensive accessories/costumes

Photo by Zoe TaylorJunior Civitan members practice applying makeup on Sept. 28 for their upcom-ing haunted house, Zombie Farm. Here Hannah Williams (right) air brushes paint onto junior Kelly Campbell after applying latex and fake blood.

The Old Catacombs and House of Lecter’s theme for this Halloween season is Bates Motel. Coupons are available at local businesses and on the website.

EnTERTAinMEnT6 THE LANCERCASTLE HIGH SCHOOLOCTOBER 2013

BY THE NUMBERS

Philip Lawrence returns to hometown for a missionBy Zoe Taylor

Anticipation rises as the lights dim. Murmurs settle on the crowd as they wait for the man they came to see. Th e emcee comes out and works the audience up with tidal waves of enthusiasm, fi nally ending with the awaited name: “Welcome, Philip Lawrence!”

Philip Lawrence debuted his fi rst solo album on Sept. 14 at the Victory Th eatre in downtown Evansville for the Mission of Grace. In addition, the City of Evansville named Sept. 14 as “Philip Lawrence Day.”

Lawrence, an Evansville native, is known for being a member of Th e Smeezingtons, along with Grammy-winning Bruno Mars and Ari Levine. He is a multiple Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer for songs such as “Just the Way You Are” and “Grenade.”

Th e Smeezingtons entered the music fi eld in 2008 and produced hits for artists such as Natasha Bedingfi eld, Matisyahu, B.o.B and CeeLo Green.

His fi rst solo album, “Letters I Never Sent,” was a collaboration with Grammy-nominated producer Jean-Yves “Jeeve” Ducornet and Michael Diskint.

“Th is album is an honest expression of the happenings in my life,” Lawrence said.

He explained in the concert how the songs show the journey of his life to where he is now. Noteworthy songs that gained loud applause were “Just Breathe,” “Heaven High” and “Trying Times.”

“Th is concert is for all of those who prayed for my safety and success along the way; for my beloved church, Grace and Peace Lutheran; for the support of all my friends, family and neighbors near and far,” said Lawrence. “And for the Mission, my opportunity to give back.”

Th e concert was in support of Mission of

Grace. Th is charity was created in 1978 by Grace Lutheran Church. Under the leadership of Pastor Walter Wangerin, the people decided that a crisis was happening in their neighborhood. People were in need of fundamental things to live, such as food, clothing and rent. While the church is no longer in existence, the Mission of Grace still provides emergency assistance for rent, utilities, food, medicine and housing.

Recently, the Mission of Grace has found itself in need of fi nancial help and major repairs. It also wants to grow in order to help the growing need of the community. With the money acquired from the concert, the program plans to repair and to expand its food and paper pantries and continue its Food for Th ought program, providing job development, housing solutions, tutoring and spiritual counseling.

Th e event began with the president of the Evansville City Council, Connie Robinson.

Th e concert opened with Lawrence’s aunts, Th e Browne Sisters, a local Evansville group.

Th e Lawrences, Philip’s siblings, played

aft erward, introducing their fi rst record live. Th ey have been signed onto Philip’s record label.

“We are looking to inspire people and motivate people to realize how important it is to have God in their life and to just live a good life,” said Shane Lawrence, a member of Th e Lawrences and Philip’s younger brother. “Th ere is so much negativity in the world.”

In between acts, the audience watched videos of friends wishing Lawrence luck, production video of Th e Lawrences’ record and a clip of Lawrence and his siblings performing at a local talent show when they were younger.

Lawrence was able to capture the audience with his enormous stage presence and storytelling. He also involved his audience when he invited fi ve girls to come up so that he could teach them the dance he does during the Bruno Mars concert.

On Sept. 15, Lawrence held a “Music Master

Photo by Zoe TaylorPhilip Lawrence and members of his “How to Break into the Entertainment Industry” class get ready for a group picture. The class was held on Sept. 15 at the Tropicana Event Center.

Class: How to Break into the Entertainment Industry” at the Tropicana Event Center. Tickets were $10 and all proceeds went to Mission of Grace. Th e event held a Q&A, a group photo with Lawrence, and a demo of the Lawrence siblings singing with each other. Guests as young as four attended.

Lawrence discussed started off with giving examples to his audience of his own history of the entertainment world and how he was able to work his way up

“Th e thing that helped us take the rains, was us producing our own stuff ,” said Lawrence. “ When we came out with ‘Nothing on You’ and’ Billionaire’, people stopped questioning. People stopped caring as much as what we wanted to do.”

Lawrence had one common phrase he repeated during the class, “Establish yourself in whatever you want to do, and stick to it.”

He also covered tricks to entering the fi eld, networking, agents, songwriting, producers, dealing with pressure, balance and more.

A big topic during the Q&A was family.“Balancing fame and family, it’s a no brainer,”

Lawrence said. “ It’s not something I think about, family is fi rst.”

“He’s more of a role model, because I write songs too,” said Lawrence’s cousin Josiah Stewart, 17. “And I see him writing songs, and I go to him for advice sometimes and he helps me out.”

Lawrence not only helped out his own family, but his class helped out students, parents, and inspired performers of all ages.

Haley Morecort,16, attends Boonville High School and hopes to become a famous singer soon. She attended the class in hopes of learning how to break into the business and found it extremely helpful.

“Most defi nitely, just like how to get into the industry. And agent stuff ,” said Morecort. “ Like I had no idea about agent or manager stuff .”

Taylor Dolletzey, 19, is a University of Indiana student. His band and him were playing at the private reception before the show.

“It’s cool hearing it from a guy doing it,” said Dolletzey.

Dolletzey continued on to say he was hoping to get some face time with Lawrence in eff ort to help his band.

It was an universal agreement for everyone who attended. Lawrence has not only inspired the community, but assisted it in charity.

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7THE LANCERCASTLE HIGH SCHOOL

OCTOBER 2013EnTERTAinMEnT

Mrs. Kathy Baker is Castle’s Youth First social worker.

Two Girls’ Circle groups started in September, and feedback has been postitive. Reconnecting Youth (RY) will be start-ing in January. Looking for 15 students (male and female) who are wanting to make positive changes in their lives by monitoring and discussing mood control, decision-making skills, grades/attendance, tobacco products, drugs, alcohol and goal setting.

October is NATIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH. Remember YOU can make a diff erence year-round! Step Up! YOU can make change happen!

See Mrs. Baker for more information.

Her o� ce is in the attendance o� ce.

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� e Musicians’ Coalition reviews a CD for � e Lancer each month. Senior Kaden Rudisill, the group’s vice president, wrote this review. For more information about the club, contact sponsor Jim Kibler in Room 265.

As many of you know, Avenged Sevenfold came out with their latest album earlier this year. Th eir album’s title was “Hail to the King.”

In December 2009, A7X lost their drummer and very close friend, Jimmy “Th e Rev” Sullivan. However, this did not stop them from making music.

Some would even say they made more music in memory of Jimmy.

“Hail to the King” contains 10 songs that vary from in-your-face hard rock to powerful and melodic ballads. Th is album thunders with musical lightning!

Th e album starts with the song “Shepherd of Fire.”

“Good groove, good chord progression,

interesting incorporation of chimes at the beginning and a well-incorporated solo,” said senior Timmy Gold.

As this album continues, it seems to repeat itself a lot.

“I like the song ‘Crimson Day’ better than the rest,” said freshman Paige Rorer. “It is very diff erent from the rest of the CD.”

Overall, this album was pretty good, but it did seem to knock off a few Metallica-like riff s and progressions at times.

Th e last song, however, got great feedback. “Emotion just fl ows from the piano, and

defi nitely in Synyster Gates’ (lead guitar player) guitar work,” said junior Jacob Nasserizafar. Pre-chorus has an amazing orchestral building to a once again ‘wowing’ chorus.”

So if you are looking for a heavier album to listen to, this sounds like it could be for you. Th e band was heavily infl uenced by other well-known bands such as Metallica, Led Zeppelin, Motor Head and many more.

It is not hard to tell from listening to this album whom the band was infl uenced by.

Avenged Sevenfold produces familar sound with their new album

PHILIP LAWRENCEContinued from Page 6

Class: How to Break into the Entertainment Industry” at the Tropicana Event Center. Tickets were $10, and all proceeds went to Mission of Grace.

Th e event included a question-and-answer session, a group photo with Lawrence and a demo of the Lawrence siblings singing with each other. Guests as young as age 4 attended.

Lawrence began by giving examples to his audience of his own history in the entertainment world and how he was able to work his way up.

“Th e thing that helped us take the reins was us producing our own stuff ,” said Lawrence. “When we came out with ‘Nothing on You’ and “Billionaire,’ people stopped questioning.”

Lawrence had one common phrase he repeated during the class: “Establish yourself in whatever you want to do, and stick to it.”

He also covered tricks to entering the fi eld, networking, agents, songwriting, producers, dealing with pressure, balance and more.

A big topic during the Q&A was family.“Balancing fame and family -- it’s a no-

brainer,” Lawrence said. “It’s not something I think about; family is fi rst.”

“He’s more of a role model because I write songs, too,” said Lawrence’s cousin Josiah Stewart, 17. “And I see him writing songs, and I go to him for advice sometimes, and he helps me out.”

Not only does Lawrence help his own family, but his class helped students and parents and inspired performers of all ages.

Haley Morecort, 16, attends Boonville High School and hopes to become a famous singer soon.

She attended the class in hopes of learning how to break into the business and found it extremely helpful.

“Most defi nitely, just like how to get into the industry. And agent stuff ,” said Morecort. “Like I had no idea about agent or manager stuff .”

Taylor Dolletzey, 19, is an Indiana University student.

He and his band played at the private reception before the show.

“It’s cool hearing it from a guy doing it,” he said.

Dolletzey also said he was hoping to get some face time with Lawrence in order to help his band.

Everyone who attended agreed. Lawrence has not only inspired the community but assisted it as well.

sPoRTs8 THE LANCERCASTLE HIGH SCHOOLOCTOBER 2013

SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP FUNDCastle High School Senior Scholarship Fund (formerly CHS Dollars for Schol-ars) has given out 1,005 scholarships to CHS graduates since 1997 totaling over $384,000. In May 2013, 84 graduates earned $38,390 in scholarships from our organization.

Castle High School Senior Scholarship Fund will host a phone-a-thon in November for CHS families.

Th e Castle High School Senior Scholarship Fund is pleased to announce Zach Gill and Michael Mulzer as the winners of the logo contest. Th ey adjusted the original artwork of the logo. Th ey were awarded $100, which was split between the two men.

By Madison Daniels

As the boys’ tennis season comes to an end, the team has had huge accomplishments this year.

Th is is coach Craig Bottorff ’s 11th year of coaching tennis. His assistant, coach Brian Shockey, is in his ninth year of coaching.

Th e team placed second in the Southern Indi-ana Athletic Conference, which has eight teams. Two of the doubles teams got to the fi nals. Th ree of the singles teams got third place.

“My greatest achievement has been winning enough matches to get us two SIAC titles, three

sectional titles, one regional title and a state tournament appearance,” said senior Jake Lobel. “I hope to help us win more this year.”

“My best match was my last one playing a varsity match -- two doubles with Phillip Mar-moser against Bosse,” said senior Jesse Reising. “We lost the fi rst set 6-4; then we came back and won the second set. We did lose in the tie breaker 10-7.”

At the beginning of the season, the team started out playing against other schools such as Memorial, Jasper and Jeff ersonville.

“Th ey are really strong teams, and we had to regroup and fi gure out a new lineup at the begin-ning, but we overcame it,” said coach Bottorff . “I feel like we’ve had a strong season. I also feel like we’ve improved a lot and have our strongest line- up yet this season.”

Aft er every school year, the team gains new players who are motivated for the sport and who look forward to it.

“Being on the team is one of the greatest parts about the sport,” said freshman Aaron Alling. “If you’re on the team, you’re motivated, but you are also supported.”

“When you have a team that always has your back, you don’t need to be as tough mentally be-cause they have your back,” he said.

Th e team beat Tell City by a score of 4-1 Oct. 2 in Boonville. In the sectional fi nal on Oct. 8, they beat Mount Vernon by a score of 3-2.

Th e team was looking forward to the region-

al. “We have a good chance to win every year,”

said Lobel.Th e regional was held at North High School

on Oct. 9 against Memorial. Th e boys’ team lost by a score of 5-0 in the

regional championship, but it didn’t give up the match without a fi ght.

“Every year it’s special for me and for the seniors because I’ve had them for four years,” coach Bottorff said. “It’s also special to see the team grow and to see the seniors progress with their life.”

Boys’ tennis season comes to its fi nal match

Senior Ryan Strugeon prepares for the sectional match at Boonville on Oct. 2.

Photos by Madison DanielsSenior Jake Lobel warms up at the sectional match as he serves the ball on Oct. 2.

“Being on the team is one of the greatest parts about the sport. If you’re on the team, you’remotivated, but you are also supported,”

Aaron Alling Freshman

“Being on the team is one of the greatest parts about the sport. If you’re on the team, you’remotivated, but you are also supported,”

Aaron Alling , freshman

“Being on the team is one of the greatest parts about the sport. If you’re on the team, you’re motivated, but you are also supported,”

Aaron Alling, freshman

oPinion 9THE LANCERCASTLE HIGH SCHOOL

OCTOBER 2013

STAFFEDITOR IN CHIEF, NEWS 1 Robin Doom

NEWS 2 Serina Burress

NEWS 3 Gabi Wy

FEATURE 4 &5 Robin Doom

FEATURE 6Robin Doom

FEATURE 7Madison Daniels

ENTERTAINMENT 8Zoe Taylor

SPORTS 9Robin Doom, Zoe Taylor

KNIGHT VISION 10 Madison Daniels, Zoe Taylor

CORRESPONDENT Hannah HuebnerLucy Price

ADVISERSusan Korb

PRINTER Jim Sherer

The Lancer is a monthly production of Castle High School’s newspaper class. The Lancer is a member of Quill and Scroll and the Indiana High School Press Association.

Opinions expressed in The Lancer are not necessarily those of Castle High School, its ad-ministration, faculty or student body.

Letters to the editor are encouraged and must be submitted to the sta� in person. All letters must be signed. The Editorial Board reserves the right to screen all letters for li-bel or obscene material and the right to edit or shorten letters as long as the meaning re-mains intact.

The Lancer accepts advertising but may refuse any ad which is inappropriate for high school students. For advertising information, please contact the sta� at the address below.

� e LancerCastle High School3344 Highway 261

Newburgh, Ind. 47630812-853-3331, ext. 450

Email: skorb@warrick.k12.in.usFax: 812-853-9886

STAFFEDITOR IN CHIEF, NEWS 1 Robin Doom

NEWS 2 Gabi Wy

NEWS 3 Serina Burress

FEATURE 4 &5 Zoe Taylor

ENTERTAINMENT 6Zoe Taylor

ENTERTAINMENT 7Robin Doom

SPORTS 8Madison Daniels

OPINION 9Robin Doom

KNIGHT VISION 10 Robin Doom, Gabi Wy

ADVISERSusan Korb

PRINTER Jim Sherer

The Lancer is a monthly production of Castle High School’s newspaper class. The Lancer is a member of Quill and Scroll and the Indiana High School Press Association.

Opinions expressed in The Lancer are not necessarily those of Castle High School, its ad-ministration, faculty or student body.

Letters to the editor are encouraged and must be submitted to the sta� in person. All letters must be signed. The Editorial Board reserves the right to screen all letters for li-bel or obscene material and the right to edit or shorten letters as long as the meaning re-mains intact.

The Lancer accepts advertising but may refuse any ad which is inappropriate for high school students. For advertising information, please contact the sta� at the address below.

� e LancerCastle High School3344 Highway 261

Newburgh, Ind. 47630812-853-3331, ext. 3050

Email: skorb@warrick.k12.in.usFax: 812-853-9886

Bullying has greater eff ect on students than many think

To Help Someone Text CHS and your message to 812-641-1510. Or speak with an administrator or counselor.

By Robin Doom

Over 3.2 million students are victims of bullying each year.

Bullying is usually thought of as shoving people into lockers or calling people mean names. We typically see just physical bullying, but bullying is much more than physical.

Th ere are six main types of bullying: physical bullying, verbal bullying, relational aggression, cyber bullying, racial bullying and sexual bullying.

Unfortunately, bullying oft en isn’t taken as seriously as it should be. However, any form of bullying is serious and must be stopped.

Sometimes people accuse others of bullying just to get someone they don’t like in trouble; most times, though, that isn’t the case.

About 42 percent of students are cyber bullied by their friends. Cyber bullying is the act of harassing someone online by sending or posting mean messages or comments, usually anonymously.

Students oft en don’t take bullying seriously until someone commits suicide. Th e victim doesn’t know what to do anymore; they think ending it will solve their problems. Th ere is always help, though.

Signs that someone is being bullied are that they might act or be sad constantly, might not dress up or care about their appearance, or they might be alone all the time.

Some students don’t know how to react to bullying; they might just smile or laugh it off . Th is makes it diffi cult for teachers to know if students are being bullied or their

friends are just joking around. Preventing bullying in high

school is hard because people can be mean. However, Castle off ers many ways to help, such as Black Board Tip Text. Th is service off ers a number that students can text before or aft er school -- but not during school hours -- to report bullying that they see or witness.

Also, students can go to any guidance counselor, social worker, teacher or principal to report bullying.

Th ose who want to put a stop to bullying must not just be bystanders. Th ey cannot just witness the problem without doing something

about it. Bullying is more than just one person; it involves everyone who knows what’s going on.

People can also be supportive and be willing to listen when a friend needs someone to talk to. Th e victim may not want to talk immediately; but when they are ready, they will open up. Just be a good friend and be there for them when they need you.

Usually, we think that the only victim of bullying is the person who is getting picked on and being made fun of. However, the one who is bullying is also a victim. Th ey may have been bullied themselves by a friend or a group of friends or even a family member.

Bullies come in all shapes and forms. Th ey can be younger or older. Th ey can be someone you have been friends with for years or someone you have never spoken to in your life.

Toxic friends are another type of bully. Th ey seem like good friends but then talk about others behind their back.

Getting bullied is a horrible thing; no one should ever have to go through it. But it happens to students every day at schools across the United States. Th ey get bullied for how they dress or act. Th ey may be made fun of for getting good grades.

If you are the person bullying someone or the victim of bullying, go talk to someone. Don’t let it continue. Th ere are people to help you -- both adults and peers. Stand up for yourself. It might be hard, but it will be worth it in the end.

Remember that tomorrow is a new day, and it will get better.

To help someone, text CHS and your message to 812-641-1510. Or speak with an administrator or counselor.

Anti-Bullying Student Pledge- I believe that every person has worth as an individual. - I believe that every person is entitled to dignity and respect, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. - I believe that hurtful acts are harmful; if it is my thought or act, then it is harmful to me as well as to others. - Therefore, from this day forward I will strive daily to eliminate hurt and hate from my thoughts and actions. - I will discourage hurt by others at every opportunity. - I will treat all people with dignity and respect; and I will strive daily to honor this pledge, knowing that the world will be a better place because of my e� ort.

KnighT Vision10 THE LANCERCASTLE HIGH SCHOOLOCTOBER 2013

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

Photo by Zoe TaylorOn 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.

Photo by Zoe TaylorDuring 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.

(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

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