Delta High School - Deltonian Yearbook (Muncie, IN)

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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

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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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Hughes Serves as Ringmaster in Style Show l Connie Walters, Tracy Lake and Robin Richey display their talents as they model their outfits. Finding that table etiquette is really important, Jill Vor- hees and Kaye Carmichael use their abilities for the prom. Being her final year in sewing class, Becky Hernley uses her knowledge to create 'her own thing.' 164-academics A 'Circus Extravaganza' took place in the dining hall as high school as well as junior high girls modeled their 'costumes' The girls chose from the wide range of the newest pant suit rage to formals. The most popular pattern chosen was the peasant dress. The Child De- velopment classes once again assisted with the Pre-School Clinic. Their extra-curricular activi- ties included 'Daddy-Date-Night', the father- daughter banquetg a school luncheon for the faculty, serving desserts made by the depart- mentg and an informal talk on modeling with Gracie Lank from Ball Stores. Acquiring points from the Galloping Gourmet, senior girls prepare and eat their own creation.