Junior Klayton Flynn Athletic activity: Red Hot Blues Junior Klayton Flynn is in theater and has recently played as Mike Teevee in Willy Wonka the musical. Flynn says that he enjoyed the good-hearted cast and silliness of the show. He would say the school musical concluded in a great manner. Something that Flynn says is … Continue reading Student Athlete
Regarding Respect
All throughout modern history, teachers and instructors have pressed an important rule deep into a student’s subconscious mind: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. The rule is simple, really. It only requires the listener to proactively practice empathy and moderate their actions. That being said, students in high school–individuals who … Continue reading Regarding Respect
Student Profile: Lena-Sophie Klammer
Lena-Sophie Klammer, better known as Lena, comes to Indiana from Tyrol, Austria. From the baffling amount of fast-food to her newfound community, Lena has had a lot of new experiences as a foreign exchange student. Unfortunately, she leaves in January because of her knee injury, but she intends to make the most of her time … Continue reading Student Profile: Lena-Sophie Klammer
Every School Matters
Through the valiant funding of taxpayers, public schools stand as the icon of equal opportunity for all children in America. Through the system developed by a society who have always prided themselves on the future of the next generation, government-funded school systems stand as the precipice of opportunity for everyone. Is that truly the case, … Continue reading Every School Matters
Screams and Screens
October 31st is quickly approaching so here are four Phoenix-reviewed Halloween movies that are perfect for gearing up for the spooky season! ************************************************************************** Coraline: All 1 hour and 55 minutes of Coraline was finished in 2009 after four years of filming. The director, Tim Burton, is known for his dark fantasy and typically PG-rated works … Continue reading Screams and Screens
Phoenix Fireside
https://youtu.be/wttRf76Uon0?si=z75eMc_TbFHazOXk Phoenix Writer Emily Purvis interviews Senior Aubrey Lapp, Sophomore Evan Gebhart, and Physics teacher Steven Bode.
Find Your Place: Clubs at New Castle High School
Have you ever struggled to feel like you belong? At New Castle High School, there’s an easy way to find your people, build new skills, and get involved: clubs! With so many groups to choose from, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re passionate about the environment, love art, want to grow in your faith, or … Continue reading Find Your Place: Clubs at New Castle High School
Trapper Keeper Trouble
New Castle High School’s students are now no longer able to carry a backpack on their person during school hours. Instead, students have been instructed to use small bags or trapper-keepers as a permanent substitution to the much more spacious backpacks. This change is seemingly random and without proper build-up, and yet when looking at … Continue reading Trapper Keeper Trouble
The Trojan Marching Band Sets Sail
This fall the Trojan Marching Band (TMB) is going on a journey. Their debut contest of the season will be at Northwestern High School on September 13th to compete as an Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) Open Class C band. For clarification, the class that a school is selected to be in depends on … Continue reading The Trojan Marching Band Sets Sail