By Landon Williams There’s only one day annually that it is socially acceptable for kids to dress up however they like, but for students within Delcom schools, they get an extra day. A tradition that was started just two school years ago quickly has become one of Delta’s most popular. Senior Mackemzie Lipps and Corbin…
Through Thick And Thin
By Landon Williams Americans build their days around the clock, making every day a little more stressful than the last. For some countries, such as Cambodia, it’s the complete opposite. Mr. Jon Pawley, better known as student teacher Mr. Pawley, is a student at Taylor University in Upland, Ind. He is learning to adapt to…
Far From the Nest
By Landon Williams Miles away from home, away from the surrounding cornfields and on to a place with pretty girls and hot days. Kayden Thomas, known as KT, is a senior at Delta High School. After graduation KT doesn’t plan on sitting around and letting his life unfold. Instead he’s taking every opportunity possible and…
Daring Det: Recognition, Respect, Resilience
By Landon Williams After 369 total wins and just over 600 games coached, he recently started unveiling his potential to become an IHSAA basketball team state champion. Mark Detweiler, the Delta High School boys’ basketball head coach. Within his 22 seasons there have been multiple times Detweiler has played through pressure, though not all of…
All Gas, No Brakes
By Landon Williams It’s December 25, 2018. Kids are expecting Saint Nick to leave presents for them to open on Christmas Day. But this fourth grader had other plans in mind – he wanted to win. This is what this young racer dreamed of, a big race in front of a big crowd. He was…
She’s Here to Stay
By Landon Williams “For your Delta Eagles, freshman starting guard, number 10, coming in at 5’5 … Harper Timmerman.” Harper’s been involved in girls’ basketball for five plus years, and she’s here to prove she’s not just a freshman, but she’s the future of Delta girls’ basketball. “There’s never been a day she hasn’t worked…
Now or Never
By Landon Williams Last year, the students in our own small school Delta were expecting just another ordinary year, or so they thought. The Delta High School boys’ basketball team was here to put that ordinary year to an exciting ending. The Eagles’ basketball program has been fortunate enough to have had some great players…