By Tru Swoboda She has three tiny letters written on her basketball and tennis shoes. At first glance, you may question the meaning. AO1. What could that possibly mean? But to the owner, those three tiny letters are more substantial than the game itself. They symbolize who Elizabeth Bamidele is playing for each game. An…
Always On The Go
By Fancy Robbins “You’re spreading yourself too thin.” This is something senior Grace Flowers often hears. But, that fails to affect her. She participates in 11 different extracurriculars – and is president in three of them. “I would also say that it seems like a lot, but it doesn’t seem like a lot to me,”…
The Mask
By Kye Berger Delta plans to have multiple kids be the Eagle mascot at the sports events. This football season there was one mascot that went to a majority of the home games. The mascot’s real name is anonymous, which is hoped for future mascots as well. Athletic director Tilmon Clark selected the mascot. “They…
Discovering Delta: The Radio Kit
By Cameron Deckman The quiet man walks into his classroom. He doesn’t have to do much to set up for the day, maybe make sure the chairs are where they need to be. His name is Richard Cooper. He is 83 years old and has done many jobs throughout his life. Cooper, an only child,…
Firestone the Firefighter
By Grey Backus Sirens and more sirens. He flies down the road in an EMS car to get to the site of the accident. Sophomore, Lucas Firestone works with his dad, Doug Firestone, at the Hamilton Township Volunteer Fire Department. He helps put out fires and assists people that have medical emergencies. Being only 16,…
Buddies Working Together
By Baylee Knebel “I just love little kids and teaching, watching them grow.” ’’Everyone in the class is so welcoming and kind, you just feel like you belong.’’ “I love seeing cute moments with the children. Seeing them laugh, play and smile is the most rewarding thing.” These are just some of the words expressed…
Sea of Blue and Gold
By Jackson Teal It’s September 22, 2023. The Blue Crew erupts after the Eagles score the game-clinching touchdown. It’s Delta High School’s homecoming game versus New Castle. You can hear the Blue Crew cheering from the parking lot. But, 16 years ago, the old student section at the time known as “Keller’s Krazies” was disorganized…
Not Ruined, Just Rerouted
By Macy Weddle Many times in your lifetime, you will hear “Don’t take anything for granted.” This statement is extremely powerful, for the reason that you don’t quite fully understand until you’re the one saying it. Walking, talking, and even breathing are all things people take for granted. I used to be one of those…
Summer Adventures
By Jacob Williams Cities, mountains, small towns, and many trees are what sophomore Matthew Shears experienced this summer. He went on a trip in the beginning of June which lasted for two weeks. His family first traveled to Seattle, Wash., and then down the West Coast to start off his summer. When Matthew went to…
Black Belt in Teaching
By Fancy Robbins Even though she’s been teaching for 13 years, she still has the same goal from when she decided to pursue a career in education. Mrs. Megan Byard, a new English teacher at Delta, wants to help people in more ways than just teaching. Mrs. Byard’s younger brother, Nick, had special needs. Growing…