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The Delphi

James Kluska with Robert Looby as Kluska is presented an award from the VFW.
James Kluska named VFW Teacher of the Year
Alyssa Deets and Doris Cruz Alvarado February 3, 2026

Del Val history teacher and Supervisor of World Languages James Kluska was named the Veterans of Foreign Wars Teacher of the Year on Nov. 26. Kluska received this award on behalf of the veterans at Post 7857. In his time teaching at Del Val, Kluska has been involved with the VFW, specifically with...

Senior Allysa Catalla drinks her favorite energy drink during lunch for a quick pick-me-up. Energy drink use has seen a distinct rise with teenagers in recent years.
A teenage addiction: energy drinks
Diana Cruz, Reporter • January 28, 2026

In the past few years, studies have shown that grabbing an energy drink has become second nature to many teenagers, but why? With up to 50% percent of young adults drinking them everyday, it's clear that energy drinks have increased in popularity. Most people who hear about energy drinks know that...

Delaware Valley Regional High School buses lined up for departure. A standard time has now been set in place for buses to leave at 2:30 p.m. every day.
Race against the clock: Del Val buses to depart at 2:30
Erin Bate, Aurora Shaver, and Christian Shebchuk January 22, 2026

Students of Delaware Valley Regional High School never thought that the end of the day would be the most stressful part. Freshmen run through the halls in hopes to make the bus, while seniors sprint to their cars to beat the traffic. Not to mention, this all has to occur in under four minutes. As...

Physics teacher James Gessner prepares for flight. Gessner was a pilot for years before teaching at Del Val. (Photo via James Gessner)
Del Val physics teacher James Gessner transitions from cockpit to classroom
Lillyana DeMartino, Photo Editor • January 23, 2026

Students at Del Val know James Gessner as a physics teacher who teaches all levels from college prep...

Neha Sethi runs an electrophoresis gel in the biology lab. Sethi’s participation in Del Val’s Biomedical Academy has helped prepare her to make her childhood dream of becoming a dentist a reality.
Destined for dentistry: Neha Sethi chases childhood dream
Emma Haig, Julia Hirsch, and Margot Husson January 15, 2026

Young Neha Sethi gazes with awe at a tray of pointy probes and mouth mirrors. The very things that make...

Del Val student Mikey Wojcik shoots at Unified Basketball’s 2025 senior night. The team had a very successful season last year, and is looking forward to another promising season this year.
Unified Basketball prepares for first game
Alyssa Deets, Multimedia Editor • January 5, 2026

Del Val’s unified basketball program is preparing for its first official game of the season. The...

The cast of SpongeBob rehearsing “When the Going Gets Tough” after school on the auditorium stage.
Bikini Bottom comes to Del Val’s auditorium
Emmaline Faber, Contributing Writer • January 21, 2026

Del Val Thespians has announced their 2026 musical, "The SpongeBob Musical." This musical will be directed by Alexandria Township School’s technology teacher, Stefanie Grossmann, with help from Del Val’s new choir teacher, Andrew Chojnacki, and dance teacher Heather Fleischman. "The Spongebob...

The new rule states that all voters must watch all final nominations before making their decisions. This new rule will be in play during the 2026 Oscars.
2026 Oscars institutes new standard set for judges
Kaylee Lubitz, Reporter • January 15, 2026

A new rule will be in place for the 2026 season, which was enacted in April of 2025. The rule states that all final voters must watch all of the movies in a category before casting a vote.  This will be the first year this rule is in effect, and with the upcoming Academy Awards, commonly referred...

After 50 years preconceptions about sharks formed by "Jaws" still persist.
50 years of ‘Jaws:’ fact and fiction about sharks
Elisabeth Muller, Contributing Writer • December 22, 2025

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the beloved thriller, directed by Steven Spielberg, "Jaws." The film itself grossed about 260.7 million dollars domestically and 476.5 million dollars worldwide during its first run in 1975. "Jaws" is famous for its portrayal of the blood-thirsty great white shark...

The fonts Times New Roman and Calibri MS. Both fonts have been used for years for their legibility and aesthetics.
Fonts will always affect us
Amelia Carpenter, Reporter • February 11, 2026

In 2023, the U.S. Department of State said they intended to transition out of Times New Roman and into Calibri. The purpose of this move was...

A snapshot from Del Val’s 1997 yearbook featuring the Home Economic teachers, Laura Strauber, Connie Cyphers and Melanie Loughlin.
Stirring up opportunity: why a culinary elective matters at Del Val
Riley Nelson, Reporter • February 6, 2026

Whenever the warm, comforting smell of melting butter and cheese slowly fills the kitchen, I know my mom is making her homemade baked mac and...

United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem joins ICE on an arrest mission. The Trump administration’s involvement with this federal agency has shown time and time again that their hostility is part of a sick game. (Photo via The Department of Homeland Security)
When ICE pulls the trigger, no American is safe
Abby Eckert, Executive Editor • February 4, 2026
In Minneapolis, Minn., 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good — a U.S. citizen — was shot by ICE agent Jonathan Ross on Jan. 7, 2026: an agent that should've never been cleared to carry a gun during this time.
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Tanner Donaruma wrestling Dante Glynos. Donaruma wins the bout by decision, bringing the score to 53-13 Del Val.
Del Val Wrestling finishes record-breaking regular season
Ella Genovese, Managing Editor • February 13, 2026

The weight room is loud as both the JV and Varsity wrestling teams are gathered together to celebrate Del Val's undefeated regular season. The...

Del Val wrestler Marcus Gary raises his hand after winning his bout by pinfall. Gary wrestled against Max Montalvo from the Ridge Red Devils, raising the score to 36-18 Del Val.
Del Val wrestling team celebrates 2025-26 seniors
Ella Genovese, Managing Editor • February 6, 2026

The gym has all arrived and the Dawg Pound is ready as the Del Val wrestling seniors are announced at their senior night against the Red Ridge...

The upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics will begin on Feb. 6, 2026. There are a few changes expected for the upcoming Olympics.
What to expect from the 2026 Winter Olympics
Ella Genovese, Managing Editor • February 2, 2026

After four years of anticipation from fans all over the world, the 2026 Winter Olympics will return Feb. 6-22, 2026. The Games will be co-hosted...

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Video: Winter pep rally sets tone for 19th annual Gold Rush wrestling match
Gianna Roberts, Ella Genovese, Amelia Carpenter, Diana Cruz, Emma Haig, Julia Hirsch, Margot Husson, Neha Sethi, Lillyana DeMartino, and Austyn Hackmann January 13, 2026

The Delphi was on site for Del Val's winter pep rally, which featured the third annual Wing Bowl and the 19th annual Gold Rush wrestling match against Hunterdon Central.  Check out The Delphi's most recent video to see all of the action. The Wing Bowl kicked off this year's winter pep rally....

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