By Josey Morris The influence of one person can shape the future. “I left the session and I was immediately applying,” she said. Madelyn Cooper, speaker of the quote above, is a 2025 graduate who has decided on her future career. A Ball State University Journalism Day session solidified any questions Cooper had about her…
Deeper Than the Classroom
By Chloe Oliver On the way to an academic team meet last year, Mrs. Holly Hopkins was driving one of the short activity buses. She was nervous about following every rule and protocol and nearly didn’t stop at one of the train tracks. She slammed on the brakes, and before you know it, the whole…
The New System
By Annie Ewry The students that have been going over the top in their high school career face a new system. Delta has adopted a new reward system for graduation this year. Instead of the original Valedictorian and Salutatorian, Delta will now be recognizing students according to Latin honors; cum laude, magna cum laude,…
Lessons Learned
By Emily McElyea Everyone receives advice nearly every day, sometimes without even realizing it. Whether it be school related, for sports, or something a little more personal, we all need advice. The seniors in the Class of 2025 have learned many lessons during their time here at Delta. The seniors are finally ready to share…
Building Their Futures
By Maddy Cooper They’re not just building robots, they’re building their futures. And Delta High School sophomore Grant Durkovich is ready for that future. Durkovich is one of four Delta High School students that participate in an out-of-school competitive robotics club through the Muncie Techwise Academy and Ball State University. Alongside Durkovich are his teammates…
A Whole New World
By Josey Morris Every day she disappears from her reality to visit a new world. The different worlds she visits are influenced by the many stories she reads. Sophomore Makayla Thorpe attempts to make sure has time for herself every day to immerse herself in a story. “I love lots of different stories and experiencing…
Peer Power
By Sophie Overholt When walking into the classroom your spirits immediately lift. It’s the sound of that familiar, excited voice calling your name and you already know it’s your favorite student. This is why junior Izzy Riley-Vannatta enjoys being in the special education classroom. “I just love having relationships with the kids, like Collin’s my…
From Grades to Greatness
By Maddie Soldaat Senior Jennings Wine says he has always liked school. Even as a little kid, he remembers crying as he begged his mom to give him homework. From then on he knew he had a passion. Overachievers are known to make great impacts to the world around us. Many students here at Delta…
Behind the Headlines
By Hayden Garrett Every day. Every week. Once a year. Delta’s media classes crank out new information. But where’s the recognition? “Our Eagle Zone News is honestly one of the very best in the entire state. It really is. We take it for granted because we watch it every day,” communications teacher Tim Cleland said. …
Vertical Alignment
By Josey Morris “Name a teacher you get to work with all through middle school and high school,” he said. Year after year students acclimate to new teachers, practice new procedures and adapt to new environments. However, some Delta High School students learn from the same teachers throughout their middle school and high school years….















