This year, people across the country have more options for spring break than being stuck at home. A year on from the World Health Organization officially declaring the COVID-19 outbreak a world pandemic, people are itching to get back to some resemblance of normal. As a result, spring break this will result in people leaving … Continue reading Going on spring break? Here is how to stay safe
April Fools!
April Fool’s Day has been celebrated for several hundred centuries by several different cultures and religions in one way or another. The root of the day, however, celebrated by several different cultures, has always remained the same. A day has always been a tradition of pranks and hoaxes, and practical jokes followed by shouting “April … Continue reading April Fools!
Trojan wrestlers piece together strong season
The fight to get the pin and claim victory. That was the goal for the Trojan wrestling squad for the season. Led by head coach Gary Black Jr. in his second campaign with New Castle, the seasoned group of grapplers clawed their way to a winning regular season record, a team appearance in regionals, and … Continue reading Trojan wrestlers piece together strong season
Trivia Question #3 (Week of March 8)
What was the first fruit that was eaten on the moon? Submit your answers to Grayson Joslin (gmjoslin@ncweb.me), and the first person who guesses correctly gets a prize!
Trivia Question #2 (Week of March 1st)
In what years did New Castle boys basketball win the state championship? Submit your guesses to Editor Grayson Joslin (gmjoslin@ncweb.me) and the first person to guess correctly will receive a prize!
Trivia Question for February 24th
In what city did Elvis Presley hold his final concert in 1977? Submit your answer to Editor Grayson Joslin (gmjoslin@ncweb.me) and the first person to respond will be featured on the announcements tomorrow!
Welcome to the Phoenix!
On behalf of the staff, I welcome you to the brand new website of the Phoenix, New Castle High School's student newspaper. The Phoenix is home to the journalists of New Castle High School who report on what is going inside the school, outside the school, and what is happening in current events. We report … Continue reading Welcome to the Phoenix!
Seniors triumph in unique Spirit Week, capture Spirit Stick
After a week filled with inclement weather, stress, and standardized testing, the Seniors won New Castle High School’s Spirit Week. This is the Class of 2021’s 2nd Spirit Week victory, and they are the 2nd class to receive the Trojan Spirit Stick that was introduced during last year’s spirit week. Spirit Week was sponsored by … Continue reading Seniors triumph in unique Spirit Week, capture Spirit Stick
Scholarships offer help to college-bound seniors
The most important word for any senior who is going to college after they graduate in June is “scholarship”. Scholarships, no matter if they are worth hundreds or thousands, are important as they can help pay off student loans. Students at New Castle High School are encouraged to apply to as many scholarships as possible. … Continue reading Scholarships offer help to college-bound seniors
Back on top: Fieldhouse regains title as world’s largest HS gym
After almost two years on the bench, the New Castle Fieldhouse has returned to its starting spot as the world’s largest and finest high school fieldhouse. On January 16, the Courier-Times wrote that the New Castle Fieldhouse’s new seating capacity is 8,424 seats. This updated seat count came after 595 new temporary seats were added. … Continue reading Back on top: Fieldhouse regains title as world’s largest HS gym