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{{Short description|Public high school in Delaware County, Indiana, U.S.}}
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| other_name = University of Delta High School
| other_name = University of Delta High School
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]]
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]]
| district = Delaware Community School Corporation
| district = [[Delaware Community School Corporation]]
| grades = [[Education in the United States#School grades|9 to 12]]
| grades = [[Education in the United States#School grades|9 to 12]]
| principal = Chris Conley
| principal = Chris Conley
| enrollment = 870 (2016-17)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&Miles=10&Zip=47302&ID=180266000320|title=Delta High School|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=December 4, 2019}}</ref>
| enrollment = 787<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=1802660&ID=180266000320|title=Delta High School|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=March 28, 2024}}</ref>
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| enrollment_as_of = 2022-23
| faculty = 55.58 {{FTE}}<ref name=NCES/>
| faculty = 51.13 (on [[full-time equivalent|FTE]] basis)<ref name=NCES>[http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&SchoolID=180266000320&ID=180266000320 Delta High School]. [[National Center for Education Statistics]]. Retrieved on 15 September 2008. "Students: 911 (2005-2006)"</ref>
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| ratio = 14.16<ref name=NCES />
| conference = [[Indiana High School Athletic Association|IHSAA]] District 2<br />[[Hoosier Heritage Conference]]
| conference = [[Indiana High School Athletic Association|IHSAA]] District 2<br />[[Hoosier Heritage Conference]]
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| website = [http://dhs.delcomschools.org/ Delta High School Website]
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'''Delta High School''', also known as the '''University of Delta High School''', is a [[Public school (government funded)|public]] [[high school]] located in [[Muncie, Indiana|Muncie]], [[Indiana]]. The school serves about 800 students in grades 9 to 12. The towns of [[Eaton, Indiana|Eaton]], [[Albany, Indiana|Albany]], [[DeSoto, Indiana|DeSoto]] and [[Royerton, Indiana|Royerton]] are also serviced by Delta High School.
'''Delta High School''', is a [[Public school (government funded)|public]] [[high school]] located northeast of [[Muncie, Indiana|Muncie]], [[Indiana]]. The school serves about 800 students in grades 9 to 12. The towns of [[Eaton, Indiana|Eaton]], [[Albany, Indiana|Albany]], [[DeSoto, Indiana|DeSoto]], and [[Royerton, Indiana|Royerton]] are also served by Delta High School.

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==History==
Delta High School was created in June 1967 when DeSoto, Eaton, and Royerton High Schools consolidated to form Delaware Metropolitan School District.

A committee of students from each school met to decide the school's name, colors, mascot, and to write the school's song.

Delta, was chosen for it was the Greek letter "D" which was written as
a triangle. The students felt that this symbol was appropriate for the three consolidated schools. The name Delta also contained the word Delaware which the students also felt was important to have in the name.

The Eagle mascot was also chosen following the Greek motif by choosing Zeus's symbol
of power and strength. Navy blue and gold were chosen for the school colors. An original school song written by Mary Jolliffe Kraack, 1968, was selected by the committee.

Albany High School joined the Delaware Metropolitan School District in 1968 and the school district's name was changed to Delaware Community School Corporation.

In 1968, the DARE Eagle was designed and became the official mascot for Delta because the students of Delta High School DARE to be outstanding in all areas. The letters in the word DARE were from the first letter in each of the four consolidated schools. D for DeSoto, A for Albany, R for Royerton, and E for Eaton.

The ground was broken for the new school building in March 1972. In September 1974 the new Delta High School was opened.
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Delta High School is a member of the [[Indiana High School Athletic Association|IHSAA]]. The school's mascot is the [[Eagle]] and the school's colors are navy blue, gold, and white.<ref>[http://www.ihsaa.org/school_rosters_frame.htm Conference Alignments – Updated for 2008-09] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081013165447/http://www.ihsaa.org/school_rosters_frame.htm |date=October 13, 2008}}. Indiana High School Athletic Association. Retrieved on 15 September 2008.</ref><ref name="IHSAA">[http://www.ihsaa.org/school-directory/SchoolDirectory2.pdf 2007-08 School Directory] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080624194937/http://www.ihsaa.org/school-directory/SchoolDirectory2.pdf |date=June 24, 2008}} (PDF) [[Indiana High School Athletic Association]]. Retrieved on 15 September 2008.</ref> Delta High School is part of the [[Hoosier Heritage Conference]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=About the HHC |url=https://hoosierheritageconference.com/about-the-hhc/ |access-date=2023-05-29 |website=Hoosier Heritage Conference Athletics}}</ref> As of 2023 the principal is Chris Conley.<ref>[http://www.delcomschools.org/dhs/about/principals.htm Fast Facts] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081211055418/http://www.delcomschools.org/dhs/about/principals.htm |date=2008-12-11}}. Delta High School. Retrieved on 15 September 2008.</ref>
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Delta High School was remodeled in 1992. It was once again remodeled in 2007 due to a mold problem.<ref name=History>[http://www.delcomschools.org/dhs/about/default.asp Delta's History Page] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080821120453/http://www.delcomschools.org/dhs/about/default.asp |date=2008-08-21 }}. Delta High School. Retrieved on 15 September 2008.</ref>
It also had many structural issues (leaks in the ceilings, etc.) and mold problems circa 2004-2007, but recent remodeling has hopefully helped to remedy this issue.


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== History ==
As of 2012 the principal is Chris Conley.<ref>[http://www.delcomschools.org/dhs/about/principals.htm Fast Facts] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081211055418/http://www.delcomschools.org/dhs/about/principals.htm |date=2008-12-11 }}. Delta High School. Retrieved on 15 September 2008.</ref>
Delta High School opened in 1967 as the consolidation of the three high schools — DeSoto, Eaton, and Royerton — in the newly formed Delaware Metropolitan School District (name changed to Delaware Community School Corporation in 1973). Classes were originally held in the former Royerton High School building. During the 1967–68 school year, a committee of students was given the task of selecting a name for the high school, as well as the colors, mascot, and school song. "Delta" was chosen because it consisted primarily of letters that the names of the previous high schools and "Delaware" had in common.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=About Us / History |url=https://dhs.delcomschools.org/for_parents/contact_school/about_us |access-date=2023-05-29 |website=Delta High School}}</ref>


Construction of the current building started in 1972 and completed in 1974. The new building cost $7 million and had {{Convert|213,000|sqft}}. The increased space allowed Albany High School to join the consolidation.<ref name=":0" />
On May 18, 2019, Vice President [[Mike Pence]] delivered a speech at the school.


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Delta High School was remodeled in 1992. It was remodeled again in 2007 due to a mold problem.<ref name="History">[http://www.delcomschools.org/dhs/about/default.asp Delta's History Page] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080821120453/http://www.delcomschools.org/dhs/about/default.asp|date=2008-08-21}}. Delta High School. Retrieved on 15 September 2008.</ref>
===Competitions won===
*1981-1985 Wrestling Team State Champions
*1995-2009 Fifteen Consecutive Regional Boys Tennis Championships
*1997 State Runner-up in Single-Class Basketball
*2001 and 2002 Class 3A State Volleyball Champions
*2001 Class 4A State Football runner-up
*2002 3A State Champions in Basketball
*2005 Winner of Milken Educator Award, Lance Brand
*2009 Class 3A State Volleyball Champions
*2009 National Volleyball Player of the Year Darcy Dorton
*2009 Class 3A Final Four Team in Basketball
*2009 State Runner-Up Interpretive Dance Squad
*2009 Academic Team Runner-up of 16 schools in Ball State's Cardinal Quiz Bowl
*Three Time State Title Holder in 100-meter dash, Christina Poulson
*25 Hours of Dual-Credit College Courses
*42 All-State Players in Boys and Girls Tennis
*Technology Engineering Program - Project Lead the Way
*Only School in the County with an FFA program and greenhouse


== Notable alumni ==
==Athletics==
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Delta High School is a member of the [[Indiana High School Athletic Association|IHSAA]]. The school's mascot is the [[Eagle]] and the school's colors are Navy Blue, Gold, and White.<ref>[http://www.ihsaa.org/school_rosters_frame.htm Conference Alignments – Updated for 2008-09] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081013165447/http://www.ihsaa.org/school_rosters_frame.htm |date=October 13, 2008 }}. Indiana High School Athletic Association. Retrieved on 15 September 2008.</ref><ref name=IHSAA>[http://www.ihsaa.org/school-directory/SchoolDirectory2.pdf 2007-08 School Directory] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080624194937/http://www.ihsaa.org/school-directory/SchoolDirectory2.pdf |date=June 24, 2008 }} (PDF) [[Indiana High School Athletic Association]]. Retrieved on 15 September 2008.</ref>


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* [[Matt Painter]] - varsity basketball player, assistant coach, and, later, head coach at [[Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball|Purdue University]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Matt Painter bio|publisher=CBS Interactive and Purdue Sports|access-date=February 9, 2016|url=http://www.purduesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/painter_matt00.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110104014406/http://www.purduesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/painter_matt00.html |archive-date=2011-01-04}}</ref>
Delta High School is part of the [[Hoosier Heritage Conference]].
* [[John Paul Jr. (racing driver)|John Paul Jr.]] - IMSA Racing Champion, IndyCar driver, 2 time Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona Winner{{cn|reason=no mention of this school in his article|date=March 2024}}
Their rival is the Yorktown Tigers located in nearby [[Yorktown, Indiana|Yorktown]],

==Extracurricular activities==

===Agriculture Department===
Delta High School is the only school that has an Agriculture Department in Delaware County. There are more than 200 students that participate in the Ag Department.

It includes classes such as Greenhouse, Ag Mechanics, Animal Science, Landscaping, Natural Resources, Small Engines, and Welding.
Agriculture Department teacher Nancy Kunk co-sponsor the FFA, which involves about 69 students. These students participate in National FFA week petting zoo, county fair young McDonald's Farm, Adopt a Highway, and Albany Halloween parade. FFA members also participate in contests such as soil judging, small engines, welding, Horse and Pony, Crops, Forestry, landscaping, mechanics, livestock, and dairy.

The Ag Department provides opportunities for students who want to be in agriculture-related careers the experience they need to go to college and other places. The department maintains its own greenhouse, which helps with the flowers and landscaping of the school.

===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. The dual credit classes that will be offered in Fall 2008 are Anatomy 201, Biology 100, Math 165, Physics 110, English 103, History 150. In the Spring 2009, the classes will include Physics 112 and English 104. The college credits are for Ball State University, and the credits can be transferred to most other colleges in Indiana, with the exception of the University of Notre Dame and Wabash College. A typical college class is one semester long, but three of the dual classes (English 103 and 104, Physics 110 and 112, and History 150) actually follow that protocol. Others are full-year courses.

===Student Publications===

====The Eagle's Eye Magazine====

The Eagle's Eye newsmagazine is the Delta High School newspaper. It has a full-color cover and 28+ pages, including sections of color. The magazine includes stories on students and about topics that appeal to students. The staff makes 5 to 6 magazines a year. Delta is one of the only schools in East Central Indiana to produce a magazine. The Eagle's Eye staff also often writes the news for the school's [https://web.archive.org/web/20120206090009/http://www.delcomschools.org/dhs/ webpage].

====WWDS and Eagle Zone News====
WWDS is the name of the former [[Trivest Partners|radio]] station of Delta High School. It is now the name taken over by the television news crew that writes, produces, and performs its own news cast for the daily announcements. The station is currently advised by teacher Tim Cleland. The production group that works inside the studio is known as the Eagle Zone News team.

==Alumni==
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*[[Matt Painter]] - Head basketball coach at [[Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball|Purdue University]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Matt Painter bio|publisher=CBS Interactive and Purdue Sports|access-date=February 9, 2016|url=http://www.purduesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/painter_matt00.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Zach McIlwain]], national veteran advocate.<ref>{{cite web |title=Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America's (IAVA) premiere advocacy and leadership development program|publisher=IAVA|access-date=February 9, 2016|url=http://stormthehill.org/stormers|url-status=live}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of high schools in Indiana]]
* [[List of high schools in Indiana]]
* [[Hoosier Heritage Conference]]
* [[Muncie, Indiana]]


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Delta High School
Location
Map
3400 E. State Road 28

Muncie
,
Indiana

United States
Coordinates40°16′44″N 85°20′54″W / 40.27889°N 85.34833°W / 40.27889; -85.34833
Information
Other nameUniversity of Delta High School
TypePublic
Established1967
School districtDelaware Community School Corporation
PrincipalChris Conley
Faculty55.58 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Grades9 to 12
Enrollment787[1] (2022-23)
Student to teacher ratio14.16[1]
Color(s)     
Athletics conferenceIHSAA District 2
Hoosier Heritage Conference
MascotEagle
WebsiteDelta High School Website

Delta High School, is a public high school located northeast of Muncie, Indiana. The school serves about 800 students in grades 9 to 12. The towns of Eaton, Albany, DeSoto, and Royerton are also served by Delta High School.

Delta High School is a member of the IHSAA. The school's mascot is the Eagle and the school's colors are navy blue, gold, and white.[2][3] Delta High School is part of the Hoosier Heritage Conference.[4] As of 2023 the principal is Chris Conley.[5]

History

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Delta High School opened in 1967 as the consolidation of the three high schools — DeSoto, Eaton, and Royerton — in the newly formed Delaware Metropolitan School District (name changed to Delaware Community School Corporation in 1973). Classes were originally held in the former Royerton High School building. During the 1967–68 school year, a committee of students was given the task of selecting a name for the high school, as well as the colors, mascot, and school song. "Delta" was chosen because it consisted primarily of letters that the names of the previous high schools and "Delaware" had in common.[6]

Construction of the current building started in 1972 and completed in 1974. The new building cost $7 million and had 213,000 square feet (19,800 m2). The increased space allowed Albany High School to join the consolidation.[6]

Delta High School was remodeled in 1992. It was remodeled again in 2007 due to a mold problem.[7]

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Delta High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  2. ^ Conference Alignments – Updated for 2008-09 Archived October 13, 2008, at the Wayback Machine. Indiana High School Athletic Association. Retrieved on 15 September 2008.
  3. ^ 2007-08 School Directory Archived June 24, 2008, at the Wayback Machine (PDF) Indiana High School Athletic Association. Retrieved on 15 September 2008.
  4. ^ "About the HHC". Hoosier Heritage Conference Athletics. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  5. ^ Fast Facts Archived 2008-12-11 at the Wayback Machine. Delta High School. Retrieved on 15 September 2008.
  6. ^ a b "About Us / History". Delta High School. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  7. ^ Delta's History Page Archived 2008-08-21 at the Wayback Machine. Delta High School. Retrieved on 15 September 2008.
  8. ^ "Matt Painter bio". CBS Interactive and Purdue Sports. Archived from the original on January 4, 2011. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
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