I remember how I felt as I began my freshman year at New Castle High School in 2017. I was incredibly nervous. I had gotten through middle school just fine, but this daunting challenge of high school made me anxious. This building, three floors filled to the brim with classrooms and hallways with fluorescent lighting, … Continue reading A farewell to NCHS
NCHS changes start and dismissal times for next year
NCHS students next year will have the benefit of sleeping in a little bit longer. On May 10, the New Castle Community School Board of Trustees approved a measure that would extend the school day for 30 minutes for high school students. This will change the school day from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. According … Continue reading NCHS changes start and dismissal times for next year
The lethal death penalty – when should it be used?
Among the decades-old arguments of abortion, immigration reform, and gun control, an issue that usually flies under the radar of major issues is the death penalty - the harshest penalty under the American law system. The death penalty, more formally known as capital punishment, is the killing of a person as a punishment for a … Continue reading The lethal death penalty – when should it be used?
NC Phoenix Presents – Spring Poetry Contest 2021
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in this year's Spring Poetry Contest! We had fantastic submissions across the board! Poem Winner: Shedding: by Jamie Kernel The breeze caresses my broken skin, as my body melts into the ground. Crickets serenade me with their song, and birds hum their evening sound. The earth around … Continue reading NC Phoenix Presents – Spring Poetry Contest 2021
Prom is on, COVID-style
It was the question looming above the heads of everyone at New Castle High School this year: "Will there be Prom this year?" The answer to that question has been finally revealed: yes. This year's prom, sponsored by the Junior class, will take place on May 15th, at the Arts Park in New Castle. This … Continue reading Prom is on, COVID-style
Secretaries crucial to day-to-day operations of NCHS
What is a hero? Of course, people could be referring to the comic book heroes: Superman, Wonder Woman, and the like. Heroes, however, walk among us. At New Castle High School, we have unsung heroes behind the scenes who ensure that the school runs as smoothly as possible. These heroes not only ensure the continued … Continue reading Secretaries crucial to day-to-day operations of NCHS
Seniors earn scholarships to continue academic, athletic careers
The Class of 2021 will be remembered in the history of New Castle High School as one full of successful student-athletes. Across their four years of competition, these exceptional athletes have won personal accolades and many championships. Now, these select athletes will be contuining their academic and athletic career in college. Senior Faith Firle excelled … Continue reading Seniors earn scholarships to continue academic, athletic careers
Going on spring break? Here is how to stay safe
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
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!