Delta High School - Deltonian Yearbook (Muncie, IN)

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Science Students Visit Chicago Planetarium Seniors, Darlene Dixon and Tim Smith look over the technical solution for their chemistry problem. Juniors and seniors in Mr. Huyck's chem- istry classes were introduced to a new cur- riculum. They were taught to use the scientific method while mastering their homework assign- ment. One of the many responsibilities was to complete a project for the science fair. The over all winner of the fair was Cindy VanFos- sen. Pollution control in Delaware County in- volved students in cleaning the White River. Mr. Scott Fisher 'from Ball State University was one of the guest speakers who came and spoke to the classes on environmental aware- ness. When working with dangerous chemicals, Mike Ellis some- times has the urge to become a 'mad' scientist. Lynn Black and Mark Hesson experiment with new closed circuit television camera. Wondering if he will make a new discovery in the science world, Dave Owens arranges chemicals. academics-16 l

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Three Seniors Recognized for Math Proficiency Steve Nixon mumbles through an answer after being caught off guard by his teacher during math class. Figuring out an algebraic scale, Bruce Campbell uses chalk and eraser effectively in his problem. l60-academics Funds for Senior Math awards were raised by five year Math students at a car wash in the late spring. Rick Ellis, Mike Stephens and Charles Evans were recognized fof math pro- ficiency on Senior Day. A Na ional Math Test was given to 46 sophomores, juniors, and seniors on March 9. There wee 36 prob- lems which involved trick questions and story problems. The test that lasted for 85 minutes, proved to the students that math really was easy. Scott Brown, playing teacher, trys to embarrass Carol Par- sons by stressing the importance of homework. Y Y Y I - m stops to figure it in his head to save time.

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Students from Abroad 'Rap' with Students During Language Day at Ball State, the Latin class visited the language laboratory. For most of the students the language was more intriguing than expected. They were invited by Ball State University to observe the different techniques of teaching Latin. Spanish classes went to the college to see the International Language exhibit. The classes decorated the classroom in a Spanish setting. Flags of different countries were placed around the room. By placing a poster in the front hall, the Spanish class called attention to the department. Foreign exchange students from the other area schools were given a tour of Delta High School. ln his third year of Latin, Bruce Jeffries builds a model of the Roman forum. During a Spring convo, advanced language students por- tray people from other lands. Talking to a foreign student, Sharon Bright learns the ways of French living. Listening to a new French tapeh recorder, Nancy Slagle and Cheryl Feeney listen to French ql izzes.