By Maddy Cooper The clock ticks down. 13, 12, 11… The air feels electric. Tens of thousands of fans fill the stadium. Pink and purple and blue lights cast onto a diamond-shaped stage. A string of lyrics echoes as a figure dressed in sequins and rhinestones appears, igniting the crowd. “It’s been a long time…
By Josey Morris For these few students, they will be experiencing something this year that has been keeping them in high spirits. Musicals are something that Delta High School hasn’t seen since 2018 when the Delta Troupers performed Fiddler on the Roof. Current actors in the theater program have not had the chance to perform…
By Tatianna Gomez-Lucero From seeing her brother every day to only seeing him on the holidays. Senior Jaelee Mattox’s older brother, Dawson Mattox, is stationed in Fort Liberty (formerly known as Fort Bragg), North Carolina. Mattox is making his family proud by joining the Army as an EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) specialist. Jaelee is one…
By Emily McElyea For Dwight and Lisa Knox, their connection to Delta High School spans about 40 years. They first met during their freshman year, then became high school sweethearts and got married fresh after graduation. Now, they are bus drivers (above photo). Delaware Community Schools has a total of 36 drivers and five bus…
By Baylee Knebel The Fellowship of Christian Athletes has been a cornerstone for athletes seeking to combine their passion for sports with their faith. But it’s not just for athletes. Anyone of any identity is welcome to join FCA. “It’s a great community to be a part of because everyone is accepted there,” FCA leader…
By Gracie Maurer Who wants to put random shaped blocks together in their free time? You’ve probably seen it before – the game where people place blocks into an 8-by-8 square. Well, it has a name. Block Blast! Block Blast is No. 1 on free puzzle games in the app store. Many are…
By Hayden Garrett Malachi Sherck’s first experience with a Riley Hospital for Children red wagon was when he was only one year old. From the beginning to the very end, Riley Hospital and their staff were an important part of Malachi and his family’s life, even becoming friends outside of the hospital doors. “When he…
By Fancy Robbins The constant slamming of barbells on the ground. The electrifying atmosphere under the Friday night lights. This is what Chris Overholt became accustomed to after experiencing it his whole life. However, that all changed for “Coach O” mid-August when he received the opportunity to become an assistant principal at Delta High School,…
By Maddie Soldaat We’ve grown, shaped and led Delta to the strong foundation we have today, but not everyone knows the whole story. It all started in 1967 when Delta first opened. The original Delta High School was in the former Royerton High School building (above), which has since been taken down. The Hamilton Township…
By Maddy Cooper “I have seen sexism in basically every area of my life. “I decided it was time to show women how to empower each other, and show men that it’s okay to be empowered.” So, senior Christina Thorpe established Delta High School’s new Women’s Empowerment organization. The last women’s organization, Women Empowering Women,…
It’s Been A Long Time ComingNovember 21, 2024
Searching for the Next LeaderNovember 21, 2024
New Ways, New PlaysNovember 20, 2024
Family in the MilitaryNovember 19, 2024
Clearing the AirNovember 19, 2024