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Kindergarten Hayride
Kindergarten Hayride
Fresh Look To The Gymnasium
Fresh Look To The Gymnasium
From left: Willow Clark, Jaden Turner, Annie Mills, Serenity McTigue, Harrison Bernfield.
Local Band “Out Of Mind”
Havoc from Helene
Additions to Downtown Delphi
Thanksgiving and How It's Celebrated
Thanksgiving and How It’s Celebrated
Kindergarten Hayride
Kindergarten Hayride
Fresh Look To The Gymnasium
Fresh Look To The Gymnasium
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Athlete of the Week: Walker Jones
Athlete of the Week: Walker Jones
Athlete of the Week: Walker Jones
Athlete of the Week: Walker Jones
Athlete of the Week: Makayla Webb
Athlete of the Week: Makayla Webb
Athlete of the Week: Jayce Johnson
Athlete of the Week: Jayce Johnson
Athlete of the Week: Payton Morrow
Athlete of the Week: Payton Morrow
Athlete of the Week: Three-Way Tie
Athlete of the Week: Three-Way Tie
Learning to Drive: Is it overrated?
Learning to Drive: Is it overrated?
Pumpkin Spice and its Grip On America
Pumpkin Spice and its Grip On America
Twister 2024 Review
Twister 2024 Review
Best Christmas movies of all time
Movie Review : Five Nights at Freddy’s
Seattle Vacation Photos
Seattle Vacation Photos
Kindergarten Hayride
Kindergarten Hayride
Nature Photos Gallery 2
Dusk Photos
2023 National FFA Convention
2023 National FFA Convention
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The student news site of Delphi Community High School.

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Jordan Ladd

Jordan Ladd, editor

Jordan is a senior at Delphi, and this is his third year writing for Parnassus. He is involved in Interact, SADD, NHS, Band, and swims on the swim team. In his free time he attends the Delphi United Methodist Youth Group, spends time with his friends, and watches movies. (Like, a lot of them.) Jordan enjoys reading, writing and traveling, and hopes to one day live overseas. In the future, Jordan would like to attend college, and study something that deals in working with children.
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Governor Holcomb has been just one of many governors who has closed schools statewide for the rest of the year. In addition, Indiana's primary has been pushed back to June 2 because of COVID-19.

COVID-19 results in major postponements and changes

Jordan Ladd, editor
April 14, 2020
The entrance to Delphi Community Elementary School is seen. Over the past few years, the school has changed, both in appearance and curriculum.

One foot taller and seven years older: DCES through the eyes of a senior

Jordan Ladd, editor
March 11, 2020
Spring Break is one of the most popular times to travel to Florida. Don't be one of the crazed rabble.

Ditch Florida this spring break

Jordan Ladd, editor
March 11, 2020
The library has evolved, and is now more than just books. It's features include a LEGO wall, comfortable seating, and various computer stations.

While many students sit in the cafeteria to eat, those who want a break from the noise can venture out to the hallway to place chess and other games.

DCES is working through a three year program called The Leader in Me, which uses the 7 Habits of Successful Leaders.

Senior Trevor Nethercutt prepares to deliver a speech. This year's speech class will be the first to perform stand-up comedy in Mr. Mroczkiewicz's time teaching the class.

Speech class tickles funny bone with stand-up comedy

Jordan Ladd, editor
February 26, 2020
The 2019 DCHS baseball team gathers for a team huddle. Last year, the team won sectionals and hopes to achieve even more success with the addition of middle school feeder programs run by Varsity Coach Long.

DCMS to add soccer, baseball, softball teams to sports rosters

Jordan Ladd, editor
February 19, 2020
The Roman Colosseum is only one of the locations that DCHS students will be visiting this Spring Break.

DCHS students to travel to Europe for Spring Break

Jordan Ladd, editor
February 12, 2020
Mr. Brannan poses with George the tortoise, getting ready to wash him in the janitor's closet behind the Little Theater. (circa 2006)

Turtles, tortoises once a constant fixture now vacant from Delphi

Jordan Ladd, editor
February 5, 2020
Preparation for This I Believe begins

Preparation for This I Believe begins

Jordan Ladd, editor
January 30, 2020
Enjoy 2020 with these anticipated movies

Enjoy 2020 with these anticipated movies

Jordan Ladd and Joe Perry
January 21, 2020
Yep. The decade just happened. If you're anything like us, you've forgot a lot of stuff. Here's this list if you actually want to remember the 10s.

Decade in Review: A recap for those who slept through the 2010s

Jordan Ladd, editor
December 17, 2019
The ornaments submitted in the competition will be placed on this tree in the library. Head to the LMC to receive your free bulb to decorate!

LMC to host Christmas ornament decorating contest

Jordan Ladd, editor
December 6, 2019
Protester in Indianapolis walk to demand more funding for schools. Indiana is the lowest state in the nation for increase in teachers raises.

DCSC teachers attend Red for Ed protest in Indianapolis

Jordan Ladd, editor
December 2, 2019
Paris, Dublin, and London are the three main cities DCHS students will get to travel to if they go on the Spring Break field trip. Going to Europe will provide the students with a unique experience that not many have had before.

DCHS planning trip to Europe in spring of 2021

Jordan Ladd, editor
November 20, 2019
Sesame Street celebrates 50 years of educating children

Sesame Street celebrates 50 years of educating children

Jordan Ladd, editor
November 13, 2019
One of the proposed designs Mr. T's econ class is working to get onto a shirt is shown.

Senior economics class begins to launch clothing apparel line

Jordan Ladd, editor
November 6, 2019
The mangled attempts to carve a pumpkin here are shown. Thousand of pumpkins are wasted simply because people suck at carving them.

Shut up and just carve the pumpkin: tips for the uncreative soul

Jordan Ladd, editor
October 30, 2019
A Carroll Country law enforcement officer trains during an active school shooter training. The training was held at Carroll Elementary School for CCSC staff and Carroll County law enforcement.

Delphi criminology class participates in active shooter training

Jordan Ladd, editor
October 17, 2019
Mr. Tonsoni's classroom setup allows for a more collaborative discussion. Students work in groups at tables, which allows for a learning experience not often had in the academic realm.

Changing the fundamental style of the classroom is a must

Jordan Ladd, editor
October 9, 2019
Members of the English department all support the right to read. Banned Books week was celebrated from Sept. 23 - 28, and schools, libraries, and bookstores around the world promoted the sponsored week.

Banned Books week highlights importance of freedom from censorship

Jordan Ladd, editor
October 2, 2019
Mr. Dan Ronk is currently serving as the interim superintendent of DCHS until a full-time superintendent is hired for next school year.

DCSC appoints Ronk as interim superintendent

Jordan Ladd, editor
September 26, 2019
Kreiling unveils new year-long senior project

Kreiling unveils new year-long senior project

Jordan Ladd, editor
September 18, 2019
With the way things are looking, Netflix will have major competition in the coming years. Disney+, shown above, is only one of the lower-priced options looking to take Netflix out.

Netflix faces irrelevancy amidst upcoming competition

Jordan Ladd, editor
September 11, 2019
Students watch as the Every 15 Minutes program is performed. Students were able to witness a mock car crash, with mock fatalities and local emergency crews responding, as a way to inform students about the dangers of driving under the influence.

SADD

Jordan Ladd, editor
September 4, 2019
Last year, the Spanish Club was able to try different food from Spanish speaking countries, such as crickets from Peru.

Spanish Club

Jordan Ladd, editor
September 4, 2019
This year's exchange students pose for a photo. From left: Pat Ruanglapanan (Thailand), Vega Kangasmaki (Finland), Sarah Kase (Germany), Miles Benarczyk (Poland)

Four exchange students call DCHS home this year

Jordan Ladd, editor
August 28, 2019
Students of the Indy Dive Center listen to their instructor. The DCHS pool is now a training ground for soon to be certified scuba divers.

DCHS pool serves as new training ground for scuba diving

Jordan Ladd, editor
May 2, 2019
DCHS Staff Exclusives: Catering by Courtney

DCHS Staff Exclusives: Catering by Courtney

Jordan Ladd, editor
April 24, 2019
Eva Ladd passed away in her 20s, leaving her husband to care for their children. Without the help of his mother-in-law, the family would have certainly been different.

Traversing the past: How small actions can influence your family for generations

Jordan Ladd, editor
April 17, 2019
The Haan Mansion Museum will be hosting the St. Louis Worlds Fair Society during Spring Break. There will be food, music, and all kinds of artifacts from the Fair in attendance

What to do if you’re stuck in Indiana this Spring Break

Jordan Ladd, editor
March 13, 2019
DCHS Staff Exculsive: Mrs. Reef's Board Messages

DCHS Staff Exculsive: Mrs. Reef’s Board Messages

Jordan Ladd, editor
March 4, 2019
Teachers from around the state of Indiana gather for a meeting preparing for their trip to China. This summer, 26 Hoosier teachers plan to teach STEM to Chinese students and professional development to Chinese teachers.

DCHS English teacher to teach in China over summer

Jordan Ladd, editor
February 27, 2019
DCHS grad Kayleen Baker holds her newly published book, 'Is a Hotdog a Sandwich?' Kayleen self published through Amazon Publishing, and her book is now available for purchase.

DCHS grad’s book hits Amazon shelves

Jordan Ladd, editor
February 12, 2019
One of Mr. Danforth's wind chime's hangs in front of the school. Mr. Danforth makes the wind chimes on his own, along with his wife, Neta.

DCHS Staff Exclusive: The Wind Songs of Sleepy Hollow

Jordan Ladd, editor
February 11, 2019
As "the coldest air in a generation" hits the midwest, temperatures plummeting below negative have caused schools across the U.S. to be cancelled.

As eLearning days grow, the purpose misses the mark

Jordan Ladd, editor
January 30, 2019
DCHS Staff Exclusive: Life in the Press Box

DCHS Staff Exclusive: Life in the Press Box

Jordan Ladd, Staff Writer
January 24, 2019
Most anticipated movies debuting in 2019

Most anticipated movies debuting in 2019

Jordan Ladd and Joe Perry
January 16, 2019
The 2018 YouTube Rewind has sparked backlash from YouTubers and viewers alike. Many criticize it as being disconnected from the public.

Did YouTube Rewind even experience 2018?

Jordan Ladd, editor
December 19, 2018
Sharon Allen (r), an African Library Project Volunteer, poses in front of books sent from the Delphi Interact club, with the Bondo Township Primary School librarian (l).

Kenyan students receive Delphi’s African Library Project books

Jordan Ladd, editor
December 10, 2018
The entrance to the new assisted living facility of St. Elizabeth is shown. After 14 months since breaking ground, the addition is finally complete, and is ready to begin moving residents in.

St. Elizabeth’s new assisted living facility aims to keep residents in Carroll County

Jordan Ladd, editor
December 8, 2018
Mr. M was able to present in a round table setting to multiple teachers from across the nation.

DCHS staff exclusive: Mroczkiewicz speaks at national convention

Jordan Ladd, Editor
November 20, 2018
Break up the monotony of traditions this holiday season

Break up the monotony of traditions this holiday season

Jordan Ladd, editor
November 14, 2018
Mrs. Lawton reads and sips some coffee in one of the lounge chairs that was bought with coffee money. You can buy a coffee for $1 in the LMC.

DCHS staff exclusives: Ms. Lawton furnishes LMC with coffee money

Jordan Ladd, editor
October 31, 2018
Why do many sequels underperform?

Why do many sequels underperform?

Jordan Ladd, editor
October 17, 2018
DCHS staff exclusives: Mrs. Circle and her wonderdog Sassy

DCHS staff exclusives: Mrs. Circle and her wonderdog Sassy

Jordan Ladd, editor
October 10, 2018
Natasha, left, and her sister Bianca are both co-founders of the Dutch endurance drink, Predator. Predator has started its journey to the U.S. recently.

Entrepreneurship: From the Netherlands to Carroll County

Jordan Ladd, editor
October 3, 2018
Mr. Gaspar shows off some of his favorite beaded characters.

DCHS staff exclusives: Mr. Gaspar’s beaded character collection

Jordan Ladd, editor
September 24, 2018
Jonas Brown, left, and Mr. Plank, right, show off this week's produce that was picked.

Senior Jonas Brown earns national grant for FFA community garden

Jordan Ladd, editor
September 19, 2018
From left: Dennis Lucht, Germany; Buddharaksa Phatcharasaksakol, Thailand; Kasia Wojcik, Poland; Jala Schanz, Germany; and Bernardo Ribas-Everling, Brazil.

Five exchange students make their home in Delphi

Jordan Ladd, editor
September 19, 2018
Delphi Community High School to undergo renovations

Delphi Community High School to undergo renovations

Jordan Ladd, staff writer
May 2, 2018
Perfection: An epidemic of extreme proportions

Perfection: An epidemic of extreme proportions

Jordan Ladd, staff writer
April 12, 2018

Middle School Messenger is the new middle school newspaper

Jordan Ladd, staff writer
April 11, 2018
Many factors impact school's filtering policy

Many factors impact school’s filtering policy

Jordan Ladd, staff writer
March 13, 2018
Plans for Abby and Libby memorial park move forward in development

Plans for Abby and Libby memorial park move forward in development

Jordan Ladd, staff writer
February 22, 2018
Meet yourself: What other generations think about us

Meet yourself: What other generations think about us

Jordan Ladd, staff writer
February 7, 2018
Pictures for Joe's Article (1)

[Photo] Oracles slay Cougars on the road

January 17, 2018
Movies to keep an eye out for in 2018

Movies to keep an eye out for in 2018

Jordan Ladd and Holly Cosgray
January 17, 2018
Nicole Gerard, right, gives a thumbs up with her friend Emily Hudson.

Nicole Gerard: Standing up for America

Jordan Ladd, staff writer
December 18, 2017
Why does choosing presents get harder with age?

Why does choosing presents get harder with age?

Jordan Ladd, staff writer
December 1, 2017
A holiday debate: Christmas vs. Thanksgiving

A holiday debate: Christmas vs. Thanksgiving

Jordan Ladd and Holly Cosgray
November 15, 2017
Humans plan to land on Mars within decades

Humans plan to land on Mars within decades

Jordan Ladd, staff writer
October 19, 2017
Delphi junior receives statewide honor for courage in sports

Delphi junior receives statewide honor for courage in sports

Jordan Ladd, staff writer
October 11, 2017

Student profiles: Get to know your fellow students

Jordan Ladd, staff writer
September 29, 2017
The North Korean citizens are the real victims here

The North Korean citizens are the real victims here

Jordan Ladd, staff writer
September 11, 2017
The Pixar theory proves Pixar as one universe

The Pixar theory proves Pixar as one universe

Jordan Ladd, staff writer
August 29, 2017
Welcome to DCHS to all the new staff!

Meet the new teachers at DCHS

Jordan Ladd, Staff Writer
August 23, 2017
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