Discover Delta

	*Academic Teams*
	Delta High School fields multiple Academic Teams each year. These teams compete in various events across the state. The teams compete in Spell Bowl Competitions, Math Competitions, The Brain Game (televised on CBS), Quiz Bowl, and Super Bowl. *Read more*

	*Adult Fitness Program*
	The Adult Fitness Program is a program at Delta High School that allows anyone from the community to use the facilities at the high school for recreation and exercise at no cost. The Adult Fitness Program makes it easier for people of all ages to stay fit and live healthier lives. Currently, Delta High School is the only high school in the area that offers a program like this. *Read more*

Agriculture Department

Alumni Coaches

American Studies Class

	*Athletic Director: Mr. Stan Daugherty*
	Stan Daugherty is in his first year as athletic director at Delta High School. He is already making steps toward improving the quality of the Athletic Department's programs. He brings with him numerous coaching experiences; Stan also brings prior teaching experience. *Read more*

	*Best Buddies*
	Best Buddies is a club designed to bring students with special needs out with their peers to socialize while building friendships. *Read more*

	*Blue Crew*
	Blue Crew heightens school spirit by creating a student block to cheer for the basketball team. Blue Crew allows students to build friendships with one another and to create positive enthusiasm. *Read more*

	Delta ENERGY Dance Team
	The purpose of the Delta ENERGY Dance Team is to serve as a public relations group, which fosters an attitude of spirit and pride in Delta High School. In providing entertainment for sporting and other community events, the group promotes high self-esteem, fitness, sportsmanship, school spirit and awareness, and strives for development of character leadership and individual responsibility among its members. *Read more*

	*Delta Jazz Band*
	Delta Jazz Band is an audition only group that involves more than 40 musicians. The jazz bands play contests and play a Spring Jazz show at Cornerstone Center for the Arts in Muncie. *Read more*

	*Dr. Gregory Hinshaw, Principal*
	Delta's principal is Dr. Gregory Hinshaw. Dr. Hinshaw came to Delta in 2004 at the age of 29. He has four college degrees, including a doctorate in education. *Read more*

	*Dual Credit Classes*
	Delta High School offers 25 hours of dual credit classes. Dual credit classes are courses that give students a credit for both high school and college. These courses help students get a head-start in their college career. *Read more*

	*Elite Coaching*
	Delta enjoys a reputation for athletic success in a variety of sports. Three coaches on the current staff are among state leaders in their respective sports and have coached at the state finals level. *Read more*

	*Engineering and Technology Department*
	Delta has teamed up with Project Lead the Way, a national campaign for encouraging high school students to get involved in engineering. Delta offers numerous courses on both engineering and technology. *Read more*

	*Experienced Teachers*
	Delta has an experienced teaching staff, with several teachers having over 20 years experience in their field. *Read more*

	*Freshman Triathlon*
	The freshman gym classes train and compete in a Triathlon. In recent years there has been an Iron Man division which allows students to compete in a more rigorous competition. *Read more*

	*History with Paul Orchard*
	Paul Orchard brings experience as a police officer, carpenter, farmer, and coach to make his classes both interesting and exciting. He creates a relaxed atmosphere in the classroom with his dim lighting, music, and various posters and flags around the room. *Read more*

	*Internship Program*
	The internship program at Delta High School provides seniors with hands-on interaction with real careers. Students experience the day-to-day activities of the profession *Read more*

	*Lance Brand: Award Winning Teacher*
	In 2005, science teacher Mr. Lance Brand won the Milken Award, a prestigious award that recognizes outstanding teachers, principals, and other educational professionals. Mr. Brand is only one of 46 winners in Indiana in the history of the award. *Read more*

	*Locker Decorations*
	Many different groups decorate lockers. It is one of many ways in which students learn more about each other and the activities they are involved in. Most clubs and sports have great booster clubs that organize and set up locker decorations for students. *View page*

	*Radio/TV Program*
	Delta offers students a unique way to get involved in the media. With its own radio station and broadcasting room, students have the opportunity to get hands on experience with how mass media works. *Read more*

	*Student-Designed Website*
	Delta High School is one of the few schools in the area that have a student-designed website as part of curriculum. *Read more*

	*Student Publications*
	Delta is unique among schools in the area for its student publications, The Eagle's Eye and The Deltonian Yearbook. The Eagle's Eye is a unique twist on a typical school newspaper in that it is a news magazine rather than a traditional newspaper. The Deltonian Yearbook is a 184 page full color book that is distributed before the end of the school year. *Read more*

	*Together We Can*
	Together We Can teaches students life skills that can be used later in life. The students are on a Certificate of Completion track. The program, directed by Ms. Marilee Waugh, helps encourage students to be creative, learn appropriate work attitudes, follow multi-step directions, and learn the benefits of group effort. *Read more*

This public relations project is a work in progress by the Tech Communications Advanced class.
Many more items will be added in the coming weeks.

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