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Junior Austyn Hackmann learns more about the referendum on the Del Val website.
Del Val puts referendum on the ballot
After arriving at the Writing and Testing Resource Room, Molly Esposito offers assistance to students completing tasks assigned by their teachers.
New Resource Rooms help students during lunch
A variety of scarves are hanging on display at last year's sale. "The Artist Closet" features more than just clothes; they also sell a large span of accessories.
“The Artist Closet:” shopping secondhand while supporting the arts
Spectators of the 2024 Milford Alive! watch the firework show to conclude the day's festivities. At this year's Milford Alive!, fireworks will begin at dark.
Milford Alive! returns to Bridge Street after year off
A dark cloud casts a shadow over Alexandria Township School's welcome sign. The wet weather that the clouds indicate has been considered a possible contributing factor for the fungal growth.
BREAKING: Mold growth temporarily shuts down Alexandria Township School
A Del Val sophomore hides her cellphone in her backpack in response to the cellphone restrictions. Administrators said students are expected to follow the policy, and visible violations may result in disciplinary consequences.
Your bag, your rights: Student privacy for bag searches with NJ cellphone ban
The cast of "Wonka's The Golden Ticket" outside the chocolate factory. Wilson and his mother participated in the social experiment for a chance at a lifetime supply of money. (photo via Garrison Wilson)
Alum Garrison Wilson gets golden ticket access to Netflix’s chocolate factory
Del Val's future Terriers gathered before the game.
LIVE COVERAGE: Del Val youth night against Warren Hills
Master of Ceremonies for the dedication ceremony, Dan Torrone, stands on the stage and looks out at the crowd while two event officials pose for a picture. Every seat at the ceremony was filled, and half of the crowd stood and watched from a distance.
Hunterdon County remembers 25th anniversary of 9/11
A dark cloud casts a shadow over Alexandria Township School's welcome sign. The wet weather that the clouds indicate has been considered a possible contributing factor for the fungal growth.
BREAKING: Mold growth temporarily shuts down Alexandria Township School
New starting varsity quarterback Chase Kraucheunas runs the ball towards the end zone.
Kraucheunas, Terriers shine under opening night lights
A Del Val sophomore hides her cellphone in her backpack in response to the cellphone restrictions. Administrators said students are expected to follow the policy, and visible violations may result in disciplinary consequences.
Your bag, your rights: Student privacy for bag searches with NJ cellphone ban
The cast of "Wonka's The Golden Ticket" outside the chocolate factory. Wilson and his mother participated in the social experiment for a chance at a lifetime supply of money. (photo via Garrison Wilson)
Alum Garrison Wilson gets golden ticket access to Netflix’s chocolate factory
The Del Val marching band captains stand at attention as other high schools receive scores.
Golden Regiment places first in opening competition
Bruno Mars pours raw emotion into the microphone at MetLife Stadium during his song "It will Rain." Fake rain and vibrant blue lights filled the stage and the audience's eyes.
Bruno Mars brings vibrant performance to MetLife Stadium
The Golden Regiment Marching Band performs for the first time this year.
Golden Regiment marches into new season
This year’s Autism In Action Art Expo was presented digitally. It features the work of various talented artists from across the state.
Creativity from diverse mediums
Del Val arts students posed in front of the Rocky Statue. (Photo via Sarah Ruppert)
Slideshow: Arts students explore Philadelphia
The Del Val marching band captains stand at attention as other high schools receive scores.
Golden Regiment places first in opening competition
Bruno Mars pours raw emotion into the microphone at MetLife Stadium during his song "It will Rain." Fake rain and vibrant blue lights filled the stage and the audience's eyes.
Bruno Mars brings vibrant performance to MetLife Stadium
The brass quintet includes Levi Buzckowski and Luciano Zeppieri in the front. Baxter Vitale and Rohan Calliste positioned behind Tyler Crowl.
Five voices, one vision: Tyler Crowl brings brass quintet to the stage
Young vocalists rehearsed with high schoolers to prepare for the night's performance. Sending district students visited Del Val to practice and bond with high school performing groups.
Video: Young artists shine at District Arts Festival
Singer Conan Gray introducing his band during his “Wishbone World Tour” at the Prudential Center. The tour celebrates Gray's fourth album, "Wishbone," released on Aug. 15, 2025.
Conan Gray’s ‘Wishbone World Tour’ is everything a fan could wish for
Twenty One Pilot's played at Hershey stadium on Sept. 27. Throughout the two-and-a-half hour show, the energy never faltered.
Twenty One Pilots performs at Hershey Park Stadium
The Del Val marching band captains stand at attention as other high schools receive scores.
Golden Regiment places first in opening competition
The Golden Regiment Marching Band performs for the first time this year.
Golden Regiment marches into new season
Del Val arts students posed in front of the Rocky Statue. (Photo via Sarah Ruppert)
Slideshow: Arts students explore Philadelphia
The Unified Theater poster, designed by Natalie Brennan. (Photo via Bessy Kapetanakis)
Unified Theater program encourages inclusion for all
Young vocalists rehearsed with high schoolers to prepare for the night's performance. Sending district students visited Del Val to practice and bond with high school performing groups.
Video: Young artists shine at District Arts Festival
"The SpongeBob Musical" hits the stage at Del Val. This fun and energetic musical captivated audiences during its opening weekend.
Del Val students make waves with ‘The SpongeBob Musical’
Bruno Mars pours raw emotion into the microphone at MetLife Stadium during his song "It will Rain." Fake rain and vibrant blue lights filled the stage and the audience's eyes.
Bruno Mars brings vibrant performance to MetLife Stadium
The poster for season two of The Pitt, highlighting Noah Wyle exclusively. The style of the poster reflects that of the season: a lack of the ensemble. (Photo via Warner Bros. Discovery)
‘The Pitt’ is a medical show, not the Noah Wyle show
The album cover for "HADES" features the new artistic aesthetic for Martinez's most recent era. (Photo via Atlantic Records)
Melanie Martinez debuts dystopian album ‘HADES’
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” was released on April 1. The movie stunned audiences with both humor and vibrant visuals. (Image via Universal Pictures)
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: an out-of-this-world testament to Mario franchise
Singer Conan Gray introducing his band during his “Wishbone World Tour” at the Prudential Center. The tour celebrates Gray's fourth album, "Wishbone," released on Aug. 15, 2025.
Conan Gray’s ‘Wishbone World Tour’ is everything a fan could wish for
“Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” was released by Harry Styles on March 6. Styles will be performing the album as a part of his world tour, starting May 16.
Harry Styles’ new album showcases growth and vulnerability
The Del Val auditorium is flooded after malfunctions with the water effects. There was no proper clean-up plan in place prior to the show.
HUMOR: Special water effects for SpongeBob cause damage to auditorium
A future Del Val student uses a plasma cannon to help battle the aliens.
HUMOR: Aliens invade the Commons
Punxsutawney Phil is unprepared for what’s coming for him. After predicting a long winter, the cafeteria ladies finally took justice against the groundhog.
HUMOR: Cafeteria serves Punxsutawney Phil after predicting long winter
Ms. Val posing for a student, teaching them a confident pose before walking the runway. (Photo via Val Bart)
HUMOR: Ms. Val transforms school hallways into fashion runway
Del Val’s own Ms. Val receives her first Frizzy of the night. Ms. Val swept the categories Best Ms. Val and Best Hall Monitor.
HUMOR: Del Val needs a teacher award show
A baseball that located in Mr. Gessner’s room, taped to the lab window
HUMOR: An investigation: paper baseballs invade Del Val
Brayden Costello celebrates after catching the game-winning touchdown. The last 24 seconds counted down in the final quarter as Chase Kraucheunas threw a 4-yard touchdown to Brayden Costello to win the game.
The final drive
Del Val's future Terriers gathered before the game.
LIVE COVERAGE: Del Val youth night against Warren Hills
The field hockey team played offense most of the game. That lets them score a lot of goals in the process.
Field hockey remains undefeated with dominant win over South Hunterdon
Youth cheer leaders on Youth Night during the 2024 season. Youth Night was played against J. P. Stevens with an outcome of 17-0 with Del Val winning.
Del Val to kickoff against Warren Hills for Youth Night
The volleyball team huddles during a time out. The team won against Bernards 2-0 at their home opener.
Del Val Volleyball dominates in home opener
Del Val senior Erin Dushinka runs up the hill towards the tennis courts. Dushinka was honored at the Senior Night Ceremony earlier in the event.
[SLIDESHOW] Boys and Girls Cross Country celebrate Senior Night
Emmy Rea Hotz pins her opponent at the team's home match. Rea Hotz fell short of a post season championship, but she is motivated to wrestle even better next year.
Record-setting wrestler Emmy Rea Hotz recognized as athlete of the month
Senior Jacob Edwards defeats Manville wrestler Valentino Velando by major decision in the Group 1 Sectional finals. Del Val's win over Manville left them the only undefeated public school in the state.
2025-26 wrestling team concludes historic season
Team USA defeats Canada in the Olympic gold medal game 2-1. The win ended the team's 46-year Olympic gold medal drought.
U.S. men’s hockey earns Olympic gold medal after 46 year drought
Del Val Cheerleading traveled to Orlando, Florida for their national competition. The team finished in 11th place out of 62 groups. (Photo via Delaware Valley Cheerleading on Instagram)
From Frenchtown to Orlando: Cheerleading Nationals 2026
Cooper Fransen steals the ball from Tyler Small. The two teams went head-to-head in the semifinal round of Hoops for Hunger.
Video: Hoops for Hunger nets $3,750 for local food pantries
Inside the Huddle is Del Val's first sports podcast, hosted by managing/sports editor Ella Genovese.
Podcast: ‘Inside the Huddle’ with 2026 undefeated wrestling team
Junior Amel Bontempo watches as his ball flys through the air after he hit it. Amel is a returning member of the boys golf team.
Golf team finishes historic 2025-2026 season
The team celebrates getting their first out against Hackettstown. Del Val wins with a score of 7-0.
Slideshow: 2026 Softball Senior Night
The girls lacrosse seniors and family members stand together for a photo. They are sharing a heartwarming moment before their game.
2026 Girls Lacrosse Senior Night
Senior Gwen Taffera stands ready at the goal during a lacrosse match against Voorhees. Taffera has been playing lacrosse for twelve years, four as a goalie.
Out of the net: lacrosse player Gwen Taffera surpasses 400 saves
Luke Cyphert blocking a shot on goal. Cyphert is a four year varsity lacrosse player with over 500 saves in his career. Along with playing lacrosse, Cyphert is a two year varsity wrestler.
Milestone moment: Luke Cyphert reaches historic 500th career save
Junior Cole Fritsche cradles the ball as he gets ready to pass it. Cole got his 100th career goal a little while later during the boys lacrosse senior night.
Cole Fritsche nets 100 career goals
Junior Sophia Flaccavento stares into the mirror surrounded by negative reminders. Many high school students struggle with negative inner dialogue.
Breaking the habit of negative self-talk
To pass one part of the Presidential Fitness test, 15 year old girls are required to run a mile in 7:59 seconds or do 50 laps on the 20m beep test. 15 year old boys have 6:21 seconds for a mile or 80 laps on the 20m beep test. If students do not meet the requirements, they fail that section of the test.
Presidential Fitness Test sets unrealistic expectations
Del Val student checks out the AP Prep books available in the Commons. Students use various resources to study for the AP exam to ensure a good score.
Concurrent enrollment or AP testing
Senior Caleb Parham uses ChatGPT as a study tool for math. AI can be used in multiple positive ways, such as how Parham is using it to prepare for his math exam.
The rise of Artificial Intelligence in schools
Riley Nelson and Sage Hason collaborate to take photos for their upcoming story. Joining Del Val's student newspaper, The Delphi, is another way to get involved.
Benefits of being involved: why clubs matter
As social media evolves, political decorum recedes on the internet.
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Cadence Wojcik works on an environmental science assignment with the help of teacher Stacy Grady. Wojcik noted Grady as one of her biggest supporters throughout her high school career.
Podcast: ‘Four Years Later’ with Cadence Wojcik
James Lechner shoots a deep shot at senior night. Lechner reflected on his time at Del Val on this episode of "Four Years Later."
Podcast: ‘Four Years Later’ with James Lechner
Senior Gianna Roberts is a four-year journalism student and the current Editor-in-chief of The Delphi.
Podcast: “Four Years Later” episode 2: Gianna Roberts
Inside the Huddle is the Delphi's first sports podcast. In this episode Host Ella Genovese sits down with Thomas Denvir and David Hudock to discuss Boys Basketball.
Podcast: ‘Inside the Huddle’ with 2026 varsity boys basketball team
Dr. Ariel Gilbert shares her story as a veteran and her involvement supporting students who are seeking careers in the military.
Podcast: What is the Hunterdon Military Academy?
Inside the Huddle is Del Val's first sports podcast, hosted by managing/sports editor Ella Genovese.
Podcast: ‘Inside the Huddle’ with 2026 undefeated wrestling team
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As social media evolves, political decorum recedes on the internet.
Clicks over courtesy
Juliana Findeis, Managing Editor • May 28, 2026
Juli Findeis explores the loss of political decorum over the years, especially since the rise of social media's popularity.
The vibrant nighttime light show on Cinderella Castle highlights one of the main attractions visitors look forward to when deciding if a Disney trip is worth it.
The ‘Disney Magic’ may not be worth it anymore
Riley Nelson, Reporter • May 19, 2026

A trip to Walt Disney World has long been framed as a once-in-a-lifetime experience: something families save for, dream about and remember forever....

This year's New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment should not count toward the Class of 2027's graduation requirement.
Editorial: NJGPA-A should not count as graduation requirement for 2027 junior class
Editorial Board • May 7, 2026

Sitting down at their assigned desks in the testing room, juniors taking the NJGPA-A were already at a disadvantage. Confusion mixed with stress...

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