By Jackson Darby Body stained in oil, the smell of diesel clinging to his shirt. Hours spent under the hood shaping a young boy’s future in the engineering field. “I’ve always wanted to find out how things work,” junior Colten Cruea said. “That’s honestly one of the reasons why I work on my truck is…
Preserving Memories One Click at a Time
By Sophie Crabtree A student gets in closer to the subject, looking for the right moment to balance the lighting and focus the screen. Then comes the small click-click-click of the shutter as the student captures a rapid motion. On the court, Iga Swiatek, the world’s No. 1 women’s tennis player, leaps in the air…
Small but Significant
By Tyce Dishman When students pass by him in the hallway, they might notice a yellow bandana swaying side to side matching his movements. Few may know the true story that the bandana holds. This piece of fabric belonged to his best friend, a 17-year-old girl named Alex. Maddox and Alex were inseparable as friends,…
Dancing with the (NBA) Stars
By Jackson Teal To succeed you must first fail. One mistake during a performance meant failure and ultimately suspension. This meant perfection was a standard for Kamryn Baker during her time with the Ball State University dance team. “I’ve trained myself, I can’t mess up,” Baker said. “I believe in myself, and that’s all…
Waving Goodbye
By RJ Townsend Not too many people remember it now, but starting back in the late 1970s, students at Delta High School had their very own radio station. Known as WWDS, the little news and sports station broadcasted at 90.5 FM. The Delaware Community School Corporation held the license, but it…
A Firm Foundation
By Chloe Oliver He didn’t go to Fellowship of Christian Athletes in sixth or seventh grade, but in eighth grade he began attending after his grades started slipping. After two weeks, he saw a noticeable change in his grades and his life at school. Freshman Cohen Williams credited those FCA meetings with giving him an…
The Good Days
By Maddie Soldaat Senior Mackemzie Lipps says she remembers before school had even started being anxious during Freshman Orientation because her best friend had recently moved. She wasn’t close with many people. She says she didn’t have her person by her side with her anymore. That was until she met Corbin Malchow. They hit it…
Senior Splashin
By Corbyn Aquino They came armed with water guns and strategic alliances, lurking behind cars, diving into bushes, waking up hours early just to get the perfect shot. Here at Delta, Senior Assassin isn’t just a game. It’s a war. Senior class president Mackemzie Lipps brought the nationwide game, Senior Assassin, to Delta in hopes…
A New Chapter
By Tatianna Gomez-Lucero They’ve heard the warnings before: “Don’t do it unless you’re really close and confident that it won’t be an issue.” But these students have decided to put their friendships on the line, hoping their bond will get stronger. Seniors Emerson Townsend and Raegan Faletic decided to ignore the comments and trust that…
Life is Bigger Than London
By Kali Evans Twelve years of pure hard work. Twelve years of stress. Twelve years of memories. All celebrated with a surprise senior trip to London. The grandparents of senior Hailie Woodring are celebrating her 12 years of hard work with a trip over the Atlantic Ocean. Hailie will be spending 168 hours in paradise….















