By Adam Altobella As he swiftly types his password into the admissions portal, he thinks about how this admissions decision will allow him to leave Muncie in favor of a much different environment. After the brief, anxious wait, he learns that he has been admitted to the college of his dreams. The Muncie community has…
Help Delta and Yorktown Smash Cancer!
By Adam Altobella After a year without the event, the 9th annual SmashCancer girls’ tennis match will take place on Tuesday, May 4 at the Delta High School tennis courts. During this annual event, two passionate girls’ tennis rivals, Delta and Yorktown, will put their differences aside to compete in the honor, and memory, of…
Sophomore Novice to College Signee; Jordan Ashton’s Journey
By Adam Altobella He takes a seat behind a table draped with a Delta Eagles cloth, knowing that what he is preparing to do will mark a new milestone in his academic and athletic journeys. As he waits for the go-ahead to put pen to paper, he sits in anxious anticipation and thinks about all…
Bee Extraordinary
By Adam Altobella He meticulously slips on his protective equipment piece-by-piece, and despite this extra weight fastened to his body, he joyfully leaves his home. As he walks through his family’s wild prairie, he hears the sweet tune of bees nearby. Once he arrives at the source of this crescendo of buzzing, he quickly looks…
‘A Melting Pot’ in Room 226
By Adam Altobella When others flip through her family’s photo albums, they see a variety of faces that seem to be unrelated. However, when she sees these photos, she recognizes the hard work, hope, and dedication that have led to her existence and values. Although people frequently look upon their ancestors as family members that…
WRESTLING PREVIEW: New Coach Looks to Lead Team to Success
By Adam Altobella The plastic Indiana-shaped banners are the primary focal point of Delta’s gymnasium as they never fail to capture the crowd’s attention. They stand as a reminder of the blood, sweat, and tears of successful teams of the past and as a piece of motivation for Eagles who are currently in the nest. …
Swimming & Diving Programs Seek to Build on Past Success
By Adam Altobella Splash! Brady Samuels, Delta’s anchor swimmer, catapults himself off of the block and breaks the surface of the water like a dolphin. With his raucous teammates behind him, he speeds through the water with ease. After swimming four 25-yard laps, the Eagle cruises into the wall ahead of any of the other…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Eagles Seek to Learn from a Year Ago
By Adam Altobella The swish of the net, the smack on the mat, and the splash in the pool are all synonymous with winter. There may be new coaches, athletes, and even a pandemic-inducing virus; however one aspect remains the same for Delta athletics: success and competitiveness. This success was clear last season as our…