Oracle Overview – Volume 3.1

On Aug. 19 at 8:17 a.m., Mrs. Cotten became a grandmother to Gwynevere Mae Cotten. Gwynevere is the child of Mrs. Cotten’s oldest son Chase and his wife Alyssa. She can’t wait for the future and what it may hold for her and her granddaughter. “The pandemic will end one day but our love for each other and our kids and grandkids will go on forever.  We are so very thankful to our Lord for his ma...

The Delphi choir has been working hard on their combined number that they will be singing at the upcoming fall concert.  This concert, however, will be quite different this year, with all the choirs singing the same songs together.  The choirs will be singing songs such as “Nice Work if You Can Get It”, “Someone to Watch Over Me“, and “I’ve Got Rhythm”, all written and composed by Geo...

The masks are on, and the chairs are spread out.  This is the new normal for Friday nights.  Safety is being taken seriously this year to ensure that Covid doesn’t run rampant.  The sports scene looks very different this year.  The new mask mandate means that social distancing is mandatory, and masks are recommended.  To keep families and players safe, limited tickets are being sold for each...

With the new school year rolling right in, joining a club is a great way to get it started. Delphi has many options for clubs and one of them is about to start, student council. Student council is a great way to become more involved with the school, students, and staff. It will give you great opportunities and skills you can use for a lifetime—skills like leadership, time management, responsibility...

Back in 2018 the movie Justice League was released, marking the culmination of a mini-arc directed in most part by Zach Snyder. Interestingly, due to unfortunate circumstances in the family, Snyder was forced to stop production of the movie halfway through the filming. The production was taken over by Joss Whedon and then released to cinema. The movie flopped and was shunned by many. However, upon ...

This year, the high school band has started off a little differently than normal. With the coronavirus restrictions limiting seating without masks, Mr. Dennison has decided to take the band class outside. Some students will be learning marching techniques, while some others will be learning color guard flag maneuvers. According to Tyler Folmar, “This year, [band class] is a lot different because we a...

Eliot Rosewater is a recurring character in novels by Kurt Vonnegut, a famous author from Indiana. In 1996, an award was created to honor him, other Indiana authors, and books in general. Each year 25 books of all different genres are selected, and after reading them, you can vote on the books and one of them will be a winner. The winner from 2019-2020 was The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas and the hono...

Haley Nelson is the lone senior on the volleyball team this year. As a senior leader she is hoping to lead by example and show the juniors what it looks like to lead. Haley has gained a lot of wisdom over her years of playing. “...volleyball is a game of momentum and I have figured out that when you lose that positive energy it brings your team down with you,” said Haley. That is why maintaining ...

This year, FFA is off to a strong start. The district kickoff and the cookout at Mr. Striebeck’s was held virtually on Sept. 1. Additionally, the cookout will just be Delphi instead of inviting other schools, and it will be held on Sept. 3. Each FFA member is encouraged to bring someone from an agriculture class in order to show them what FFA is all about. Traditional events such as the National Con...

What activities were you involved with in high school? Band and drumline freshman and sophomore year and NHS What is your go-to snack? Sweet tarts ropes Did you have an emo phase in middle or high school? Yes, most definitely  What is your favorite book? The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Shavon If you could travel to one place you have...

With fall coming upon us we have to transition from our summer wardrobe to winter. This in-between phase can stump a lot of people, especially due to the fluctuating weather that Indiana serves us. My tip is layering. This fashion trick is made for those who are always cold. The trick is finding complementary colors. Layering is used with all styles ranging from street style to chic. If you are looki...

You are a superhero with an unlikely power, what is that power? Teleportation,  but it will only teleport you to a place you have never been before.   Is cereal a soup? Yes, by definition soup is a liquid with things floating in it.   Why would you be banned from Walmart? For taking all the cakes, buying out the whole bakery.   If you had a million dollars, what would...