2025 Arts Hall of Fame Inductees – The Delphi

2025 Arts Hall of Fame Inductees

Jay Durner stands with his Arts Hall of Fame plaque alongside Kyle Tinnes. Durner was nominated along with Eugene Giancamilli for their excellence in musical education. They worked together for over 25 years. Durner, alongside Giancamilli, built the Del Val music program as the marching band and musical directors. (Austyn Hackmann)

Jay Durner

Durner is a former Del Val instrumental music teacher, as well as the band, marching band and musical director who was inducted for his excellence in musical education. He was nominated alongside Eugene Giancamilli as they both worked at Del Val for over 25 years developing and benefitting the music program for decades.
English teacher and theater director Jane Farmer smiles beside Kyle Tinnes. During her time with Del Val, she was an integral cog in the spring plays, directing them alongside Sheryl Keiper. Farmer tended to prefer comedies, which offered balance to the selections. (Austyn Hackmann)

Jane Farmer

Farmer was an English teacher and theater director in the 90s and early 2000s. She was inducted into the society for not only serving as a sculptor of the theatre program, but also for being a mentor to student directors.
BJ Fedor left her mark on Del Val by starting the District Art Show. (DV Yearbook)

BJ Fedor

Fedor is a former art teacher who was inducted into the society for establishing the District Arts Festival, an event that showcases exceptional students who take part in the performing and visual arts programs at Del Val and its sending district schools.
Giancamilli was a beloved vocal music teacher at Del Val over his decades at Del Val. (DV Yearbook)

Eugene Giancamilli

Giancamilli is a former teacher and choir director who was nominated for his excellence in musical education. He was nominated with Jay Durner for their excellent work in constructing the musical program during the 80s and 90s.
Sarah Novak Holmes, Del Val alumna, stands with Kyle Tinnes after being inducted to the Arts Hall of Fame. Holmes was a member of the Del Val marching band and now works with bands such as Vixen 77. (Austyn Hackmann)

Sarah Novack Holmes

Holmes is an alumna who participated and thrived in the marching band during her time at Del Val. She then translated her passion to her career by becoming the dummer for the band Vixen 77.
Kayla Capone-Kasper theater and music- involved while at DV but took her work to a professional level, acting and teaching vocal music. (Austyn Hackmann)

Kayla Capone-Kasper

Another alumna from the class of 2010 who shinned in the limelight of the auditorium's stage, Capone-Kasper was a stunning actress, vocalist and student at Del Val. Capone-Kasper took her talents and used them in professional acting and to become a vocal teacher.
Del Val alum, Connor Mills, was nominated for the Arts Hall of Fame by Billy Gregson. Mills was involved with TV Media during his time at Del Val. Although Mills now works in broadcast journalism, he regularly visits Del Val to share his expertise. (Austyn Hackmann)

Connor Mills

An alumnus from the class of 2018, Mills was nominated by Billy Gregson, the TV Media teacher, for his broadcast journalism skills. He was also recommended with his classmate who doubles as an Emmy award-winner and current substitute teacher, Ellie Stanton, for their critical roles in being role models for the TV Media program.
Madison Scott poses alongside Sarah Ruppert following the Arts Hall of Fame induction. Her mandala art work can still be seen in the Del Val Commons. (Austyn Hackmann)

Madison Scott

Madison is an alumna who was also an artist from the class of 2019. During her time at Del Val, she painted the mandala in the Commons and multiple murals for the city of Easton, Pennsylvania with the help of art teachers Sarah Rupert and Jason Farnsworth, as well as her parents.
Ellis Stanton poses with Arts Hall of Fame plaque. Stanton graduated from Del Val in 2018, and she now works as an NBC Content Associate. She recently won an Emmy for her coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. For her full story, visit the article linked above. (Austyn Hackmann)

Ellis Stanton

An Emmy award-winning alumni from the class of 2018 who was nominated by TV Media teacher Billy Gregson for her outstanding broadcast journalism talents. Stanton was nominated alongside Connor Mills, her classmate, for being important figures in the TV Media program.
Members of Del Val’s “Drowsy Chaperone” meet in the Commons to celebrate the play’s award. This musical has continued to be an audience favorite for over a decade. (Austyn Hackmann)

Drowsy Chaperone Musical

Taking place in 2013, this musical was inducted into the Arts Hall of Fame for its impactful performance and ability to showcase stage magic. According to director Clinton Ambs, people who saw the musical still talk about it today. It's said to be the performance that really kick-started Del Val's modern musical theatre program.

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