CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL

Volume 52, Issue 5Newburgh, Indiana

February 2012

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News - p. 1Community - p. 2 Entertainment - p. 3Feature - p. 4-9

Sports - p. 10Opinion - p.11Knight Vision - p. 12

Drama has started up again at Castle High School. Th e good kind.

“Th e Odd Couple,” a play by Neil Simon, will be presented in two versions, a male and a female. Th e female show will be on March 7 and 10, and the male show will be March 8 and 9. Both shows will begin at 7 p.m. in Castle’s auditorium.

Director Eric Antey feels that doing two versions of the same show allows more students to participate. Both casts involve eight characters, six male and two female and vice versa.

“Th e Odd Couple” originally premiered on Broadway in 1965 with a male-dominated cast. Th e extremely hilarious show tells the story of two roommates whose personalities are polar opposites. In 1985, Simon rewrote the play with the genders reversed.

In the past, the cost of tickets was $7, but this year the ticket price has been reduced to only $5

for both students and adults so everyone has the opportunity to see both casts.

Senior Courtney Tesh plays the role of Olive Madison, one half of the “odd pair” in the female show opposite senior Ashley Lahue who plays Florence. Tesh said, “My freshman year we did two diff erent shows. I was the lead in ‘Barefoot in the Park,’ and Ashley was the lead in ‘Proof.’ I think it’s really cool how we’re ending our senior year together, as two halves of an odd couple, because our roles were opposite freshman year, too. Doing two diff erent shows was interesting because you got to see how the two shows compared.”

Senior Katherine French the

student director of the show said, “I think it’s awesome we’re doing two shows because even though the dialogue is similar, the actors aren’t, and how they say things and interpret their character will be totally diff erent. I think it will be neat to watch the diff erences. I love the script for both shows.”

Junior Nathaniel Washington plays the role of Roy in the male-dominated show. Th is is Washington’s fi rst play, and he’s excited to have his role. “Doing the two shows isn’t thought of like any kind of competition,” he said. “We support each other.”

Just like Washington, sophomore Raylon (RJ) Bivins is new to the play scene.

“I play Felix Unger. He is a fastidious, hypochondriac news writer whose marriage just came to an end,” Bivins said. “Th is is a diff erent kind of personality for me to put on, but the show will be so funny when all the characters interact.”

Lahue said, “My character, Florence, is the female version of Raylon’s Felix. I’m really excited to play this role opposite Courtney. We really can’t say it enough; the show will be hilarious.”

Juniors Emily Trulove and Natalie Onay play two British women in the male version of the show. Truelove said, “Everyone can enjoy the humor in this show. It is for all ages. Th e show is cast really well.”

Antey said there was a nice turnout for auditions, and he hopes these shows will help get future students involved in the drama program. He described the cast as “excellent so far. I would really encourage everyone to see both shows. Although the dialogue is similar, each character will do a completely diff erent portrayal.”

Sam HaynesStaff Writer

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Two shows make an ‘Odd Couple’ at Castle

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Which is better, rooming with a friend or a stranger? See page 8.

Still don’t know where to go? How about an overnight visit? See page 9.

Valentine’s Day Is Fast Approaching!

It’s that time. How are you celebrating Valentine’s Day? See pages 6-7.

Photo by Ashley GibsonChad Ferrel rehearses his role as XXXXX during practice on Jan. 31.

Oscar Madison - Chad Fer-riellFelix Unger - Raylon BivinsMurray - Jeremy HopkinsSpeed - Sam BakerVinnie - Chris Lamee

Roy - Nathaniel WashingtonGwendolyn - Emily TruloveCecily - Natalie OnayAssistant Directors - Jordan McMahon & Ben Jenkins

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The Odd Couple, Male VersionCast List

Olive - Courtney TeshFlorence - Ashley LahueMickey - Victoria LacyRenee - Hannah Hillen-brandSylvie - Haley Renschler

Vera - Carlee SincavageManolo - Logan BurnettJesus - Jordan HumphreyAssistant Directors - Kath-erine French & Shelbi Hollen

The Odd Couple, Female VersionCast List

Courtney Tesh

Andy Byers

Andy Byers

Andy Byers

Raylon BivinsChad Ferriell Courtney Tesh Ashley Lahue

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10 habits of highly eff ective Castle students#1: Having good attendance

#2: Using strong study habits and organizational skills

#3: Displaying a willingness to make a commitment

#4: Developing a sense of community

#5: Being proactive

#6: Having integrity

#7: Avoiding distractions

#8: Participating in class

#9: Getting plenty of sleep

#10: Having highly eff ective parents

Written by Doug Gresham, Kim Gresham, Joy Miller and Sally Wilkinson

YET ANOTHER PICA CIRCLE!!!

Jessica Noff singerStaff Writer

Bruised knees, sore forearms and stronger muscles are results of one thing: the High School Climbing League.

Th e High School Climbing League is a league at Vertical eXcape Climbing Center in Evansville.

It was created for middle school and high school students around the Tri-State.

“(Th e High School Climbing League) is a program where junior and senior high students can be introduced into climbing inside of a climbing gym,” said instructor David Politano. “We learn a lot of technique to make it so that we can use body positioning and using our skeletal system instead of our muscular system so that we save energy and continue to have fi nger (and) pinch strength so we don’t burn out at the top of our climb.”

Th e league has around 20 participants and meets from 6-8 p.m. on Monday nights. It will compete at Vertical eXcape on three Fridays, but the dates are not set yet.

A handful of Castle students participates in the league.

“(I joined) so I can explore climbing and further my interest and skills,” said freshman Dalton Wene.

Wene has been part of the league since January and said it’s

going pretty well, but he doesn’t like the exercises.

Politano said, “We have pretty intense ab and core workouts that aim toward a core of steel for maximum climbing power.”

Wene said the ab workouts were pretty intense.

Junior Erika Bauer has been climbing in the league for two seasons.

“It’s been amazing!” she said. “I love being able to climb as much as possible and get stronger; it’s also a great way to burn off some steam.”

Bauer said that it’s given her an opportunity to meet many new people.

She also said she has formed new friendships and become more physically well-rounded.

Junior Haley Cox has also been climbing for two seasons.

“I love it!” said Cox. “I have

met a lot of new people and have become really good friends with them.”

Th e High School Climbing League focuses on becoming a better climber, forming friendships and creating a lifetime sport.

If interested in joining the league, please call 812-479-6887 or visit the climbing gym at 1315 Royal Ave., Evansville.

Th e 2012 winter season has already started, but another season will begin in the fall and will cost around $179.

Th at will include a membership until the league is over and gear rental.

All that is needed to climb is a pair of climbing shoes, a harness and a chalk bag for your hands.

Politano used to be in the league, and that is how he came to be the instructor.

“(As instructor, I teach) through a couple diff erent methods, technique training, workouts and overall encouragement and pestering to help the climbers push through mental and physical barriers to further their climbing abilities,” said Politano. “I hope to better the students’ climbing skills and strengths, mental as well as physical, and to spread my love of climbing to high school students and get them just as heart-fi lled as I am toward the sport that turned into my lifestyle.”

“It’s changed my outlook on nature and taking care of it,” he said. “It’s taught me to never back down and to break down mental barriers and learn to be positive about (climbing) because it is only really about having fun.”

In the words of Politano, “Climb hard or go home.”

Local students climb to new levelsFreshman Dalton Wene climbs a boulder problem, while his brother, Garrett Wene, spots him. “Bouldering” is when a climber does not use a rope to climb, and the climber does not climb above his/her head height. “Top roping” is the other form of climbing, and the climb-ers climb higher and go above their head height. A “spotter” is someone who watches and as-sists the climber in case he/she falls. Photo by Jessica No� singer

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Th e Musicians’ Coalition oft en reviews a CD or DVD for Th e Lanc-er. Junior Justin Weber wrote this review. For more information about the club, contact sponsor Jim Kibler in 2109.

Sometime in the middle of the year 2000, a humble, new British band named Coldplay released their debut full-length LP entitled “Parachutes.” Th e album released to exceptional sales and received universal critical acclaim, most no-tably for the single “Yellow.”

Th en, sometime aft er the release of their famous “Viva La Vida,”

Coldplay realized they needed a true identity, one to separate them from the rest of the pack. Th at train of thought led to the creation of their newest album, “Mylo Xyloto.” Th is is essentially Coldplay fi nding a true direction and a real sound.

“Paradise” is one of two singles released before the album. With the catchy chorus and heavy sound, it is understandable that this song may be considered the “Violet Hill” of the album. Th is is a really great song, one that has gotten rather popular over time.

However, this is overshadowed by the next song, “Charlie Brown.” Th e song starts with a sort of wail-ing that seems as though it could be heard around the globe, then quickly turns into a heavy-hitting beat with drums and guitars slam-ming as Chris hums to the music. With a few small breaks in the middle for buildup, the song fi -nally ends with a small piano solo to serve as an outro, a brilliant mo-ment for the album.

As the song “M.M.I.X” comes around, we have hit the midway point: “Every Teardrop Is a Water-fall.” Th is song was the fi rst single to be released from the album and has become the most popular one at that. “Teardrop” was the fi rst indication that Coldplay has suc-cumbed to their pop side while still having a rocking core. Th e lyr-ics are mostly made up of terrible metaphors such as “I’d rather be a comma than a full stop” that, while they can make one fl inch, do have a strangely likable center.

Aft er the pleasant interlude provided by the short-yet-sweet acoustic “U.F.O.,” the album enters its second half with “Princess of China.” With an electronic back-drop and a much commented on guest appearance by Rihanna, the song has split Coldplay fans in half. Some complained, saying that this is Coldplay turning too main-stream, while others said that the song’s beats and structure made good use of Rihanna’s vocals.

“Don’t Let It Break Your Heart,” the penultimate track, begins much like “Charlie Brown,” only that it skips the whole whaling and just gets straight to the banging. Th e entire song has a world-is-ending feel and directly fl ows into the end-ing song, “Up with the Birds.” Th is song shares a fair amount of “Up in Flames,” showing similarities in title and in the overall feel. Th at is, until the second half. Aft er a brief mid-song interlude with synths and awkward breathing, the song suddenly pumps up in energy and becomes a song that relates more to “Major Minus” than with “Up in Flames.” Th e song is a fi tting end that shows both spectrums of the album and creates a third spectrum within itself, one that says “Th is is the new Coldplay. Deal with it.”

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If you like it hot, Little Caesars is the spot.At the beginning of January, Newburgh wel-

comed Little Caesars. Little Caesars is located off of State Road 261, which is off of Highway 66 next to Starbucks.

Th e pizza at Little Caesars is $5 for each large, 14-inch pizza. It is convenient because the pizza is ready when you walk through the door. With $5 pizza and a slogan like “hot-n-ready,” it is a hard deal to pass up.

Th e menu consists of several diff erent types of pizza, such as veggie, supreme, deep dish, three meat, Hawaiian, cheese, sausage, pepperoni and ham. Th ey have two kinds of breadsticks -- crazy bread and Italian cheese. Th eir wing fl avors are buff alo, lemon pepper, teriyaki, garlic parmesan, barbeque, spicy barbeque, bacon honey mustard and oven roasted.

Little Caesars is carry-out only. So my family and I brought our pizza home.

My dad had the supreme pizza, which has pepperoni, sausage, ham, peppers, onions, olives and tomatoes. He said it was very good, but he

didn’t like the crust very much. He thought that the crust was too bland.

I had the sausage pizza and the ham pizza. Th ey were both good. However, I wished the ham pizza would have had more ham on it. I liked that the cheese didn’t fall off like some pizzas I’ve had. I also didn’t enjoy the crust. I thought that it was kind of bland.

We tried both breadsticks, and I liked the crazy bread better than the Italian. Th e Italian had too many spices for my liking.

Th e restaurant has a few chairs where people can sit and wait if necessary. When they take the pizzas out of the oven, they box them and then put them in warmers. Th at way when you walk in, you can get what you want quickly.

You can call ahead, but it’s not necessary. On busy nights, it is congested because they have to share a parking lot with Starbucks. Other than that, it is a very convenient location.

Overall, the pizza is good, the price is right and it’s a good addition to the local community.

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Amanda WolfStaff Writer

Little Caesars is hot-n-ready and delicious

‘Mylo Xyloto’ is bombastic, lively new direction

Little Caesars is located off of State Road 261, which is off of Highway 66, next to Starbucks. Photo by Sarah Wagmeister

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Th e Marching Knights suited up in their usual uniform and put on blue and white Santa hats. Th e students were in line, and the instruments were tuned and ready. It was a moment a year in the making.

It was time for their march down Main Street USA in Disney’s Magic Kingdom.

Over Christmas break, the band traveled to Orlando, Fla.

“In the past, we’ve done a lot of diff erent kinds of trips,” said band director Mark Eifl er. Past band trips have been to places such as the Fiesta Bowl, but these kinds of trips required the band to remember their competition show and created added stress on the students.

Th e last time the band took a trip, the directors set out to have “more emphasis on fun and less emphasis on stress for the kids,” Eifl er said. So four years ago, they decided to take the group to Disney World.

“It is a fun trip that many bands take,” said band director Faril Bunner. “It serves as a guaranteed great performance opportunity for the band.”

Since the last trip was so successful, they decided the trip for this year would also be to Disney World, but with some minor diff erences.

Th e band traveled overnight in four coach

buses, aft er a morning practice on Dec. 27. Before they left , their uniforms, instruments and other equipment were loaded onto the semi they use during the competition season.

Once they arrived the next morning, they went to Universal Orlando Studios and spent most of the day in the parks.

Many of the students, plus Bunner, were disappointed that they could not get into the popular Wizarding World of Harry Potter because it became so crowded and offi cials had to close the park to any more people.

“I wanted to ride the Harry Potter rides, but I wanted to do other stuff , too,” said sophomore Sam Milam. “So I didn’t want to wait four hours for the rides.”

Aft er a long day in the parks and on the bus, the students got the chance to have some free time in the hotel. Some went swimming while others hung out with their friends in the lobby.

Th e big event came the next day: the parade. Before they left the hotel, the students slipped into their marching uniform. Once they arrived backstage at Magic Kingdom, the band warmed up their instruments and tuned them before lining up for the parade.

Two other bands performed ahead of them. Ironically, all three groups played a variation of “Joy to the World.” Th e Marching Knights also played “Jingle Bells” with a drum cadence between the songs.

Many of the students felt that the parade was short.

“I thought it was going to be longer,” said junior Lauren Abney.

But they were still able to have fun with it.“It’s diff erent from marching band because

you have people surrounding you,” Milam said.Bunner said, “Nothing makes me happier

than the audience clapping along to the music (while the students perform).”

Aft er the parade, the students spent the rest of the day in the Magic Kingdom.

Although the parade was over, the itinerary had much more for the students to enjoy.

Th e next day, the group visited Animal Kingdom in the morning and Epcot in the aft ernoon.

Th at evening, they got on the buses and took a short ride to Downtown Disney. Th ere, the group got a chance to see an acrobatic show called “La Nouba” at Cirque du Soleil. “La Nouba” featured a variety of acts including stunt cyclists, trapeze artists, jugglers, the Diabolo (a Chinese yo-yo act featuring girls who are 10-11 years old) and much more.

Eifl er thought it was “applicable to go to Cirque du Soleil since this year’s (competition) show was loosely based on that.” It was also a great way to celebrate the end of the year, he said.

“La Nouba” was not only something to enjoy but also an educational experience because the musicians had to coordinate the music perfectly with the acts on stage.

Aft er the show, the band met some of the musicians and cast, one of whom was a former student of Eifl er’s.

“I thought it was really nice for them to take time to see us,” said senior Kyra Fleener.

Abney added, “I really enjoyed listening to what the trumpet player (who was the lead musician) had to say.” She also liked hearing what each member’s schedule was like.

Band members spent their fi nal day, New Year’s Eve, in Hollywood Studios. Th e band was well occupied with many rides and shows for the New Year’s celebration.

At midnight, the band greeted the New Year in Hollywood Studios with a fi reworks show down the street from the main entrance and behind the Magic Mickey Hat.

Aft er a long day, the students boarded the buses for the 16-hour ride back to Newburgh.

“I want to commend our students, who were wonderful,” said Eifl er.

Bunner added he would like to thank the Castle Band Boosters, chaperones, everyone who helped organize the trip and the truck drivers for getting everyone down there and making it “a positive experience for everyone.”

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Photo courtesy of Rachel ClarkThe Castle Marching Knights march down Main Street in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. The band left on Dec. 27 and left Florida after greeting the new year in Hollywood Studios.

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This picture consists of all of the members from the group, Bubblez. From left to right, the picture includes Ronald Brown, Rob Liu, Kristi na Linville, Heidi Bastawros, and Cara Gilliam. As a matt er of fact, our group received fi rst place. This picture was actually taken during a fi re drill at our Closing Lunch outside of the Kelley School of Business.

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None of the people at the camp go to Castle, although two of them are from Newburgh. They are from multi ple states all over the country (as far west as Idaho to as far east as Delaware/North Carolina). They are all either juniors or seniors right now. The other members in my group are from (left to right) Chicago, IL, Columbus, IN, Columbus, IN, myself, and Petersburg, IN.

Senior Heidi Bastawros participated in the Junior Executive Institute program at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business last sum-mer. Th is program, which has openings for 30 students, consists of workshops that focus on ap-plying to college, making the transition from high school to college, fi nancial aid, time management, goal setting, note-taking, study skills and success in studying business.

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Sam HaynesStaff Writer

Oft entimes, the people we look to as role models are found on tele-vision, the radio, in movies and even magazines. While media is great at introducing us to all sorts of infl uences, it also causes us to become unaware of some of the people who are around us every day. Kathryn Bailey, a junior at Castle, is one example of excellence who is just now being discovered.

When Bailey was 5, she learned the art of sewing from her mom who handmade all of her clothes. Today, she not only makes her own clothes but makes them for others as well.

Bailey is involved in the theater program at school where she has

helped to create costumes for vari-ous plays as well as the show choirs which is no easy task, apparently.

She still recalls her freshman year when Castle did the play “A Chorus Line.” It was her job to sit backstage and fi x costume malfunc-tions during the show; sometimes she was given only 30 seconds to fi x a costume. However, it is not Bailey’s speed or ability at sewing that caught the eye of Eric Antey, Castle’s theater director.

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

Aside from working for the theater, Bailey also does her fellow students a service by craft ing prom and Santa Switch dresses. While sewing dresses is her favorite thing to do, it is also time consuming. Bailey must buy and cut all the ma-terials, design the dress and then sew it, a tedious process that can take up to 30 hours.

“Th e thing that’s really frustrat-ing is it (sewing) takes so much time,” she said.

Time is one thing that Bailey does not have. Because of her in-volvement in show choir, the the-ater program and classwork, she is forced to do most of her work on

the weekends and hopes to be able to sew for about an hour a day. Luckily, one hour of work a day was all Bailey needed to be noticed by someone very important.

For seven weeks this coming summer, Bailey will travel to New York City to be a part of the num-ber one fashion camp in the world. Th ere, she will work alongside re-nowned fashion designer Mary Ellen. Ellen’s work can be seen on Broadway and hit TV shows like “Dancing with the Stars.” It will be Bailey’s job specifi cally to help design costumes for 32 Broadway shows including “Chicago” and “Fame.” It is fortunate that design-ing is the thing that Bailey loves most about the costume-creation process.

“I really like how when you read a script for a show, you can really

create a person’s character,” said Bailey. “Th rough design, you can create a person’s character as well.”

As if the New York experience isn’t enough for Bailey already, she will be followed around by a personal bodyguard and get to converse with people from vari-ous other countries (Ireland, New Zealand, China, etc…) who are all attending the same camp.

At this point, it would seem that Bailey is well on her way to being successful in the fashion industry. However, she maintains no aspira-tions of becoming famous. She sim-ply sews out of a deep passion that started when she was 5 years old.

“Fashion and costume design (are) not about the diamonds or the logo on your bag,” said Bailey. “It’s about the freedom to work without a formula.”

A childhood love turned lifetime pursuit

Freshman Sarah Smith prowls on stage during a performance of the Warrick County summer musical “Cats” in July 2011. Kathryn Bailey has made costumes for multiple shows at school including this one shown above.

Photos courtesy of Kathryn BaileyJunior Kathryn Bailey poses backstage with freshman Sarah Smith before a showing of “Cats.” She helped design and create both costumes shown in the picture.

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

Eric Antey,Castle Th eater Director

crushes.” – Chase Jewell, junior

“Valentine’s Day in elementary school was always fun because each person was supposed to bring enough candy for everyone, so everyone went home with a ton of candy.” – Natalie Kobe, junior

“The usual way: everybody gives everyone a store-bought, adorable Valentine’s card. My favorite part, though, was how you could send carnations to your friends because everyone at that age loves flowers.” – Maddie Dekarske, junior

Describe your best Valentine’s Day.

“My bf surprised me with a box of chocolates.” – Molly Brown, sophomore

“Well… I got a gift card once, and that was pretty exciting, considering

Students in super studies were asked to take a trip down “memory lane” and answer questions about their Valentine`s Day memories.

Describe something fun, unusual or unexpected that has happened to you on Valentine’s Day.

“I wished for snow, and it happened.” – Lili Ayala, freshman

“In first grade, the love of my life kissed me during snack time.” – Joe Redburn, junior

“This past Valentine’s Day my boyfriend of almost 11 months asked me to be his girlfriend and had a ring for me. Completely unexpected, but it was perfect!” – Kennedy Phelps, junior

“In middle school/elementary, my boyfriend got people to sing to me in class, and he gave me balloons.” – Kaila Flanagan, junior

“We exchanged Valentine cards”– Zach Dossett, junior

“Last year on Valentine’s Day my boyfriend and I made a homemade heart-shaped pizza. It was delish!” – Kelsey Boles, senior

How did you celebrate Valentine’s Day in elementary school?

“Having a Valentine’s Day party with pizza and Kool-Aid, candy and trading Valentine’s cards in a construction paper folder that we made.” – Hayleye Waters, freshman

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FEAT6 ThE LAncErcAsTLE high schooLFEbruAry 2012

It only happens once a year; Valentine’s Day is here. Every lovebird is supposed to sing, so leave a note and say: I think you are “tweet” in every way.

Feb. 14 is written in history as a celebration of love in the name of St. Valentine. It is a day when the unexpected can show up around every corner and over-the-top is perfect.

Today Valentine’s Day is about giving and receiving. At one point, reality knocks on the door. Boys sweat because they are trying to do the right thing, and girls picture a scene out of a movie.

Sadly there is no one-size-fits-all Valentine’s gift. There is only one thing to do: think outside the chocolate box.

“It doesn’t have to be expensive,” said science teacher Kim Townsend. She thinks girls want “something that is very thoughtful” and that the gift should be unique.

When it comes to gifts for the guys, she would go for “something that goes along with one of their hobbies” or an activity to do together.

Townsend loves holidays, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. “I do cards. I usually make up cards with my dog’s picture on them, and I send them to family and friends,” she said.

When she was little, she made cards for her classmates with her mom. “That was our tradition. My mom would miss work to come to the school party. It was a big deal for her.”

Townsend has no trouble thinking of a reason why people should celebrate the day: “To show the people in your life that you care about them and to make others feel good.”

How people celebrate Valentine’s Day varies widely. While some make big plans with their dates, others choose to spend the day with the people who mean the most. “Last year we went out to dinner with my friends,” said junior

Amanda Aunspach. “I don’t do a lot for Valentine’s

Day actually,” said math teacher Shonna Miller. “I get a chocolate thing from my son and my husband, and I watch a movie or something. We don’t really buy gifts.”

Sophomore Brittany Stalling said, “Last year was the first time we actually did anything for Valentine’s Day.” She spent the day with her family. “We went out to eat last year, and then we had ice cream afterward.”

It is not necessary to travel to Paris and kiss on the top of the Eiffel Tower to have a perfect Valentine’s Day.

“I wish friends would remember me,” said junior Christian Metsälä while describing a perfect Valentine’s Day. “Maybe I could meet a girl.”

He thinks people celebrate the day to remember “new friends, old friends and girlfriends.” This year Metsälä, an exchange student from Finland, is going to experience his first American Valentine’s Day.

His school in Finland used to be covered in hearts, and some streets had decorations. “It’s different here. I’m excited to see things they do on Valentine’s Day.”

The day is supposed to be about heart-shaped balloons and handwritten cards, but sometimes people can be unlucky in love.

“I broke up with my girlfriend right before Valentine’s Day,” said senior Lucas Bartnick. He realized he had to do it before Valentine’s Day.

Junior Molly Greenwell said about her freshman year, “My friends and I didn’t have boyfriends, and they were handing out roses at the time, for like $2 each. We didn’t get one. We were mad.”

It does not matter if the memories are bitter, sweet or a combination of both – a chance to make new ones is coming up shortly.

Look forward to this year’s celebration of love. After all, if there is no special “tweetheart” on this Valentine’s Day, celebrate yourself in a special way.

Marie MidtlidStaff Writer

Valentine’s Day: An opportunity for people

it was to a good store.” – Hunter Van Doorn, sophomore

“Last year when I asked my girlfriend to prom. I laid roses throughout her house and spelled PROM? with roses on her bed.” – Nick Lawrence, senior

“Every year because my daddy always gets me something special for that day, even if he can’t be with us.” – Kelsi Brown, senior

What are your plans for Valentine’s Day this year?

“I plan to take my wonderful girlfriend, Morgan Scott, out to eat then take her bowling or

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When Valentine’s Day rolls around, many couples plan outings and go shopping for gifts for their significant other.

But for many singles, Valentine’s Day is something that they dread.

So to combat this, many singles celebrate Singles Awareness Day.

Singles Awareness Day, otherwise known as SAD, is a holiday that is celebrated between Feb. 13-15.

Many celebrate SAD on Feb. 14, but others celebrate it the day before or after so they are not conflicting with Valentine’s Day.

Although its origins are unknown, many people believe that because singles despised seeing couples around them celebrating a day of love, singles decided they would create their own holiday so they wouldn’t feel excluded.

It’s also a day to celebrate being single and to remind everyone that they don’t need to have a significant other to honor life and share love.

To celebrate, single people get together for “single parties” or plan events with their friends who are

also single, whether it’s going to the movies, eating dinner or even having a night out.

Sometimes, people go out to find other singles for a date night instead of a night with friends.

Occasionally, there are special events where singles can find someone to spend the evening with. People also indulge themselves in something they enjoy.

They splurge on the hobbies they love or the iconic item that they have to have. After all, they aren’t spending the money on someone else. Why not spend it on themselves!

Many also exchange gifts with each other or even send gifts to themselves, so that they don’t feel left out.

The point of SAD is to show the world that you don’t need a boyfriend or a girlfriend to be happy.

Celebrate yourself and life and treat yourself on a day when couples are treating each other.

So when Valentine’s Day comes this year and you are single, remember there is a holiday in there for you, too, and go up to your friends and say, “Happy SAD!”

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Candy18%

Nice Date18%

Puppy/Kitten8%

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Video Game7%

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something like that.” - Matt Virgin, senior

“To be with my boyfriend.” - Alexis Baize, sophomore

“My parents usually get me candy or clothes or something small.” - Marisa Boris, junior

“To make cards for my friends.” - Julia Kalmer, freshman

“Spending (it) with my friend Lili because we’re both single.” - Alexis Crane, freshman

“Wear red and hang out with friends before school.” - Hannah Classick, junior

“This year for Valentine’s Day Im going to dinner with my boyfriend, then dancing at the Castle Basketball Game.” - Hannah Naas, senior

Participants in a random poll taken outside the cafeteria during the lunch periods told what they want for Valentine’s Day.

Singles show their independence

Valentine’s Day Art Club Sales

Sarah WagmeisterEditor in Chief

February 14 starting at 7 a.m. in front of the cafeteria

Buy a flower for your sweetheart!

Fresh Carnations - $2Includes card and ribbon with purchase

Or purchase pottery made by Art Club members!

Price of pottery ranges from $1-$5

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Acceptance letters are fl ooding mailboxes, teachers are being swarmed by masses of hopeful seniors in search of recommendation letters and students are boasting to their peers about their future plans. Th oughts of college are crowding the minds of nearly every senior, and with the end of high school just around the corner, it’s not too soon to be thinking about making roommate arrangements.

It’s a never-ending debate – room with a friend or room with a stranger? If given the choice, it can be a tough decision. Although rooming with a friend may seem like fun, there’s a chance that it might lead to a messy falling out in the end. And although rooming with a stranger seems adventurous, there’s a chance that personalities will clash and things won’t work out. Each decision has its pros and cons, and while there’s no right or wrong answer, there is a lot of information available to help seniors make the best choice for themselves.

At the University of Evansville, approximately 25 percent of students request a roommate, while the other 75 percent are paired with random students with a seemingly similar personality.

Most colleges provide prospective students with a questionnaire prior to fi nalizing

roommate assignments. Th ese questionnaires contain personal questions that ensure that the student is being matched with a roommate who best fi ts their interests.

Some colleges hold specifi c events meant to further aid a student in the choosing of their roommate.

“At UE, we do off er an opportunity for roommate requests during our June Summer Orientation,” said Mike Tessier, UE Assistant Vice President for Student Aff airs. “Th is allows people to at least meet potential roommates and make mutual roommate requests.”

Most universities recommend rooming with a random roommate, suggesting that it encourages kids to get out and meet new people in their new environment.

“Freshman year is a time for branching out and getting to know more people,” said Tessier. “A new student can miss out on the college experience if relying on only those people they know from high school. While we certainly allow friends to room together, we don’t necessarily recommend it during their freshman year.”

Elisa Gross, a 2011 Castle graduate, now attends Indiana University and chose to room with someone she did not know.

“While my roommate, Carly, and I haven’t become best friends, we still get along really well,” she said. “It gave me the opportunity

to learn how to compromise with someone and fi gure out how to live with this person I hardly knew yet.”

Choosing a random roommate may not be right for everyone, but it shouldn’t be something that students are leery about. If for some reason you are paired with a person who you don’t get along with, a resident assistant is always available to assure that you fi nd a roommate who is going to suit you best.

“I’ve heard a lot of horror stories, but if you hold off on judgments, try to be friendly, and go with the fl ow, you can make a great new friend,” said 2011 Castle graduate Katie Martin, who also chose a random roommate at Purdue University. “It’s great to meet their old friends and also introduce your friends to

them as well.”Maybe rooming with a friend

will be all you dreamed it would be, or maybe rooming with a stranger will provide you with a new friendship that you’ll have for the rest of your life. Either route you choose, make sure it’s what will make your college experience as benefi cial and fun as possible.

“Everyone is diff erent,” said Gross. “I know some people who have gone random and have found their best friends that way. I have also seen friends room together and have a really great time. You need to weigh the pros and cons of both options and fi gure out what will make you the happiest. Don’t let a friend guilt you into rooming with them. Make whatever decision you feel most comfortable with.”

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Haley Snyder

Aft er three seasons, seniors Meredith Berkeley and Ashley Johnson are fi nally the leaders of Castle High School’s girls’ varsity basketball team.

Berkeley and Johnson, the only returning seniors, are quickly fi lling the shoes of last year’s seniors.

Johnson, a 5-foot-10 forward, is beginning her second year on varsity.

Berkeley, a 5-6 guard, is starting her fourth year on varsity. Both Berkeley and Johnson feel that this season is completely diff erent than last season.

Th ey lost three players but have also gained three freshmen.

Being a senior leader for the Lady Knights means a lot to both Berkeley and Johnson. “I love being a senior leader and leading the team with Meredith because we balance each other out so well,” said Johnson. “If I am being hard, she’s all relaxed and calm and vice versa, which makes the team have a great atmosphere.”

Th e team may be led by the seniors; however, as a team everyone has to work together. At least once a week they go out for a team dinner or something they can do as a team other than playing the sport they all love.

“Th is year we have really worked hard to become closer as a whole, not just (junior varsity) and varsity but with the freshman team as well,” sophomore Olivia Hunt said. “We have started going to the freshman games as a team to cheer on the freshmen.”

With only two seniors, it’s obvious the Lady Knights are a younger team. Although some may be surprised to hear that there are two freshmen who start.

“It’s really nice to have freshmen that have stepped up so well,” said Berkeley. “Zuri Sanders and Rebecca Nunge really dominate down low.”

Th e Lady Knights’ locker room is fi lled with goals made by each player -- a paper reminder of what they are working for. Berkeley’s goal is to help lead her team to win a conference title and hopefully a sectional title. Johnson’s goal is to continually improve through the year.

“As long as everyone works really hard and doesn’t give up even

Lauren CraddockStaff Writer

Photo courtesy of Katie MartinPurdue freshman Katie Martin (left) rooms with Abbey Kochert who she did not know before attending college.

College roommates: friend vs. stranger

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For some students, college is a mystery. Th ey have never been to college, so they don’t know what to expect. What some people don’t know, however, is that they can experience college in a diff erent way than the average college visit. Th is type of visit is essentially a sleepover.

At diff erent times throughout the school year, high school seniors can enjoy the experience of not only visiting a college campus for the day but also staying in a dorm room with a current college student overnight or for the weekend.

Th ese college visits are “for a completely diff erent reason (than regular campus visits),” senior counselor Sandy Mellis said. “I think those overnight things and road trip things are more geared to people who know they’re going to be attending (that college).”

Diff erent colleges have diff erent styles for allowing students to come and visit.

Some colleges off er a road trip event. Th ey pick students up in certain towns on buses and bring them to their campus. Th en students can stay for a couple of days and room with a college student in a dorm.

Other colleges don’t actually pick up the students but do invite them to partner with a “host” student, attending classes with them and

staying in their dorm with them. Most of these visits occur during the school week to allow guests to attend classes.

“I think the biggest diff erence (between regular campus visits and overnight visits) is you get the whole feel … of the university,” said scholarship adviser Errick Lickey.

Th ese programs can include some of the same events regular campus visits have, such as meeting with professors and a tour of the campus.

However, they also include an opportunity to become acquainted with college dorms as well as attend classes. Some even allow students to see parts of the city for those who are visiting from out of town.

An overnight visit can “change (the student’s) opinion,” Lickey said. “If it’s too dead, you may not want to go there. If it’s too much, you may not want to go there.”

Th ese overnight visits to college campuses aren’t the same as a regular college visit. Th ere are more hands-on opportunities and experiences that regular visits wouldn’t usually have time to fi t in.

“It’s more of a student orientation than a regular visit,” Mellis said. “You’re going to learn more like ‘where do I go to eat,’ ‘where are my classes going to be’ … ‘what groups can I join.’

Some of these visits also have current college students that act as hosts and guides for the visiting

high school students. Th ese college students could also share experiences with their guests, allowing them inside perspectives.

“It’s somebody that was in the same shoes,” Mellis said. “Whenever you have somebody that can say ‘I did this’ … you benefi t from their experience.”

One of the biggest benefi ts to these visits is that they allow students to receive a better understanding of the college they could potentially be going to.

Th is particular benefi t is oft en used as the determining factor as to whether a student will choose to attend that college or a diff erent one instead.

“I think they can give you a good perception, show you where to go and what to do when you get there,” Lickey said. Overnight visits give students “more information about the college before (they) get there. Th at way, you’re not surprised when you get there.”

Colleges have been increasing their visitation opportunities and are encouraging more students to go to events that will allow them to receive a better understanding of the college. Th is allows students to know which college they will be happy with.

Mellis said, “Over the last 10 years or so, colleges have started doing more for their freshmen. Th ey dedicate days of activities for freshmen to do. Th ey do a much better job of getting them started.”

Tori DensleyStaff Writer

Receiving full college experience, dorms and all

Photo courtesy of Elisa GrossThis dorm room is the current home of freshman Elisa Gross, who attends Indi-ana University in Bloomington, Ind. Gross is a 2011 Castle graduate.

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Ernie Haase brings back classCastle welcomes former Knight Ernie HaaseHaase has the X-FactorHaase has the talentHaase comes backHaase sings at football gameFormer Knight Ernie Haase brings prideErnie Haase knows his knightly homeErnie Haase shows the knight in him

Ashley GibsonStaff Writer

For some, the love of sports is never ending, and aft er playing them in high school and even col-lege, it’s hard to quit them. Some decide to play in recreational leagues, and some coach the sport they love. However, those aren’t the only choices. Refereeing is a great way to give back to the sport you love.

To become an Indiana High School Athletic Association (IH-SAA) referee, you have to regis-ter online and answer mandatory questions on IHSAA rules. Crimi-nal history questions may also be asked. Aft er the registration process is completed, a rule book is sent to you about a week later which is also about a month before the online testing period. Th ese online tests cost $45 for up to three sports.

You must score a 75 percent or higher to become a licensed offi -cial. Aft er completing the registra-tion process and receiving at least a 75 precent, the fun begins.

IHSAA referee Kevin Henson said he became a referee because he enjoys “being involved with basket-ball in this level.” Henson referees high school basketball and volley-ball. He became a licensed basket-ball offi cial his second year of col-lege, and about three years ago he decided to renew his license and become a volleyball referee, too.

Just like players and coaches get nervous, referees also get nervous. IHSAA referee Daniel Johnson said, “I still get nervous aft er 18 years of refereeing until the whistle blows.” Johnson referees basketball, football, soft ball and lacrosse.

IHSAA referee Jan Stamper also gets tense. “I get nervous at the beginning of the season and when I know it’s a big rival game.” Stamper is an ISHAA volleyball referee and a recreational soft ball referee. Stamper wanted to become a referee because she enjoys sports, working with kids, and getting the opportunity to watch kids grow into older players. Th ese are the

same reasons Mike Basil became an IHSAA referee. He said, “I referee because of the kids. I love sports, but I referee for them.”

Refereeing does have some down sides. Not everyone always agrees with a call a referee makes, and fans oft en yell. Henson said, “You can’t block out all of the noise, but usually the people yelling are just passionate fans rooting for their team.”

Johnson tries to think of funny things to forget that people are yell-ing at him. When Stamper referees rec soft ball, she handles people yell-ing at her professionally and does not acknowledge it. However, if it doesn’t stop, she said, “I give them a look and tell the coaches to have them addressed.”

Although there are negative things about refereeing, the posi-tives defi nitely outweigh the nega-tives.

Brothers Kevin and Mark Christman referee together. When asked about their funniest referee memory, they looked at each other and laughed. Th ey both thought of the same story which occurred during the 2010-2011 boys’ bas-ketball season during the Castle vs. Boonville game at Castle.

Kevin Christman said, “We were offi ciating with another referee, and he threw out the tuba player in the fi rst quarter. Th en aft er halft ime when we came back out, the tuba was lying on the ground beside the court.”

Some people just love to com-ment on the offi cials. Th ere are countless referee jokes on the in-ternet. However, most offi cials are honest, decent people who want to make a diff erence. Th e follow-ing quote by Tom Canterbury, the basketball coach at Centenary from 1977-1989, seems to capture the es-sence of most referees: “Th e trouble with referees is that they just don’t care which side wins.”

So the next time you think the offi cials aren’t doing a good job re-member that for only $45 you can put your money where your mouth is.

Photos by Ashley Gibson(Top) Referee Daniel Johnson counts the fi ve seconds freshman Mitchel Gibson (24) has to throw the ball to sophomore Cayman Meier during the junior varsity game at Reitz High School on Dec. 17.

(Bottom) Mike Basil referees the Castle versus Gibson Southern varsity game on Jan. 7. Juniors Blake Simmons (50) and Chase Jewell (30) prepare to steal the ball. Castle won 72-60.

Refereeing for the love of the game

S u c h as: A ref-eree acci-dentally collided with a p l a y e r and in-jured his k n e e .

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Myths about homeworkRepetitive homework exercises help students learn.If children’s second shift (after school time) is not consumed with homework they will begin to develop independent inter-ests and passions and become nuisance in the classroom and a societal scourge.Homework mirrors the real world. Just as adults have to bring home work, children should learn early how to have a success-ful work ethic. If students don’t do homework they will forget what they learned that day.Homework is training that students need otherwise they will never learn to practice skills.

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Pica Circle!!!!

It is this time of the year again. Th e sweetest goodbye is getting closer every day. It is terrifying, petrifying, mortifying (and so fantastic). Th e next chapter is

still unwritten. Th ere is nothing to lose, yet so much to prove.

Ready, set, and wait a second please! Let us not rush this. I believe there is one thing left as a closure of year 2011, and with that I am introducing my letter to the New Year:

Dear Mr. 2012: Listen up! Th ere is one thing

you should know – I am beside myself with excitement. I hope you are breathtaking and give me a reason to smile every day (remember, there are only 366 of them).

Mr. 2012, you have the power to make every day a fairytale, so please do. Th is world can be a dark place; but when there are no lights, spread some fairy dust. Get people all over the world to see things in a new perspective (some need it more than others). Th ere is nothing wrong with big dreams and high expectations. Th ey can lead to great disappointments, but

Cheers to the New Yearlife is a beautiful struggle.

Make the most of it, and be happy. Happiness is contagious. Seven billion people are counting on it.

Th ere might be a new year, but the expectations are old. Th ere are starving children on every continent (they need food). Th ere are wars (peace would be nice). Th ere is injustice (it should be the opposite), and all those things that sadly enough are oft en considered blabber because they have been going on for centuries.

Well, Mr. 2012, your retired brother, Mr. 2011, never got the chance to clean up all that mess. To be honest, I do not expect you to do the whole job by yourself, but there is something called hope and faith. Just try.

Remember to welcome every new person that arrives here. Most of them have in mind to stay for a while, so give a good fi rst impression. Th ey are underestimated.

Some are going to leave as well. Th ey will be missed, and for a long time it is going to feel like they are there when they are not. Make their last wish come true.

Well, what is a new year without a to-do list? Yes, you are a guy, and you are not all about those. Who cares? Get lost in a city, unintentionally or on purpose. Swim in the ocean. Th e Greek islands are highly

recommended. Talk to old people every once in a while. Aft er all, they survived the majority of their lives without Google and iTunes. A lot of them still believe Apple is a fruit, and a Black-Berry, oh my, the aft ertaste is bitter!

Yep, I am gasping with you, Mr. 2012. A life without cyberspace. Really? Apparently, we are the new generation. Speaking of generations... Spend some time with your family. It is hard to realize how much you love them before you are halfway across the world from them, but when you are do not be afraid to live in the moment. Wanderlust can take you anywhere. Literally.

Some people have so much on their minds… well; it is getting close to the end. Phew! It has been a pleasure writing to you.

Before the last lines, fi ll your lungs with air. Okay, you are ready. As people are gathering in the cold night at Times Square on Dec. 31 and as some are watching the stars from their window sills at midnight, do this: let it snow, be a little crazy, dress in love from bottom to top (the only label that never goes out of style), inhale, exhale, then create a little magic for the next 12 months.

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Photo by Lauren Crad-

Photo by Ashley GibsonPhysics teacher Tom Dahlquist lights chemicals on fi re during the homecoming pep assembly on Jan. 20. He was one of 20 teachers who par-ticipated in the teacher homecoming court. He was accompanied by science teacher Abby Bus-ing. The couples were dressed in various themes. Dahlquist and Busing were mad scientists.

Photo by Lauren CraddockSenior Isabella Haws sings “Quando me’n vo” by Puccini at the Talent Show rehearsal on Jan. 10. Haws earned second place. First place was awarded to senior Andrew Gill who played multiple instruments, and third place went to senior Courtney Wagner who tap danced. The Talent Show was sponsored by Teen Power.

Photo by Sarah WagmeisterBefore the game, seniors Briley Fichter and Cameron Steenberg are crowned queen and king during the basketball homecoming ceremony on Jan. 20. Other seniors on the 2012 Winter Homecoming Court in-cluded Mackenzie Drew, Casey Eaton, Lauren Harri-son, Sarah Kern, Justin Brockman, Alex Godwin, Jor-dan Roe and Logan Thompson.

Photo by Sarah WagmeisterFreshman Trey Kolleck holds a puppy during a Teen Power meeting on Jan. 5. The Warrick Humane Society brought the puppy to the meeting because the money earned during the Teen Power Talent Show benefi ts the War-rick Humane Society.

Photo by Ashley GibsonJunior Jordan Gray performs a ribbon dance during the juniors’ dance performance at the home-coming assembly on Jan. 20.