Delta High School - Deltonian Yearbook (Muncie, IN)

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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.

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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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Intensive Lab Provides Business Atmosphere Brenna 0'Dell and Zonda Jackson put their heads together to work out a general business problem. Typing lessons on electric typewriters and listening to in- structions by headsets teaches Karen Selvey modern meth- ods. After four years on a business curriculum with special work in the intensive lab, students have enough background to obtain employment in most areas of business. As a result, students found summer jobs with surrounding businesses, banks and factories. e A field trip -tot Elkhart High School gave students new insights in the business field. To- wards the end of the year new desks gave the department a more professional air. Cathy Walters catches one of her few mistakes as she proofreads some assigned material for a teacher. The unfinished appearance of the Eagle's Nest does not prevent students from supporting the sales. academics-163