By RJ Townsend Through the course of four years, things change. That includes class ranking. But most never change like this. Delta High School has decided to adopt a new honors system in academics for its students. Delta will be implementing this change starting next year. Delta has a descriptive and uncommon way of displaying…
Cicada Chaos
By RJ Townsend They are louder than a motorcycle and even a construction site. They usually come in groups of millions, but that number is in the billions this year. Reaching up to 100 decibels in their broods, these bugs are coming to the Midwest. This upcoming May, 36% of the United States including Muncie…
Laying Down the Law
By RJ Townsend Politics, as of late, has been full of debate and selfish decisions for power. This is one reason why this Delta High School junior started his career in the local government: He wants to better his own generation and give his peers the resources they need. “I think a big part of…
Salutations, Samori
By RJ Townsend Eighth grade is one of the years that passes quickly and is seen as a chance to breathe before your high school career starts. Not for Samori McKell-Jeffers. This is where his future took off. He started getting high school credits in eighth grade, a year before most kids at Delta High…
Trunk or Treat Coming Wednesday
By RJ Townsend Update: Wednesday had a strong turnout for Trunk or Treat this year, including over two times the number of kids from last year. Both Mackemzie and Corbin are overwhelmed by the outcome. Check out these sweet picks from last night. This Wednesday, October 25 a special event will be bringing high school,…
Freshmen Take Powerpuff Championship
By RJ Townsend “Be aggressive, don’t get caught.” Freshman Lilah Jean (LJ) Carter played two games of Homecoming Powderpuff football on Wednesday night along with her peers in the freshmen class. Her state of mind during her play time was “Be aggressive, don’t get caught.” The first game was against the big dogs of Delta,…
Weight Off His Shoulders
By RJ Townsend GO! ~POP! SET! ~POP! HUT! What was that? My shoulder? Oh no… The worst runs through his head. What happened? Why does that hurt? How much time is left in this game? This cannot be happening. Not now. Brody Adams, a 15-year-old freshman football player, starting varsity on the offensive line. What…
Wise Words From the Well-Trained
By RJ Townsend “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” – Ferris Bueller, the main character in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off One of the most famous high school seniors in cinematic history, he has been speaking to every student in high school, giving…
English as a Second Language
By RJ Townsend Moving to Indiana can be a change. Sometimes the change is the landscape or the smell in the air. But how difficult could the change be if you ended up having to learn a completely new language? The change can be easier when people are on your side. At Delta High School,…
Three Freshmen Peas in a Varsity Pod
By RJ Townsend Focus. Speed. Pass. Guard. Shoot. The words run through the minds of three freshmen as they play against older, more experienced players. The Lady Eagles varsity basketball has a new group of starters. Griffyn Knight, Jillian Barr and Elizabeth Bamidele, all freshmen, have been working for this moment since they stepped foot…