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Del Val hosts college panel night
Heather O'Rourke inspired young journalists from around the state as she shared her story and answered questions at the GSSPA Fall Conference.
“Persistence is key:” meeting news anchor Heather O’Rourke
Tune in to NBC to watch this year’s Macy’s Day Parade on Thanksgiving morning from 8:30-12:00.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024
A local community member donating her blood to help others.
Type A+: Del Val’s National Honors Society hosts fall blood drive
Director, Carrie Snodgrass, announced this year's musical while holding her own "big fish."
Del Val announces ‘Big Fish’ as winter musical
This election will decide the 47th president of the United States.
A closer look at the 2024 presidential election
This year's theme was "The First Amendment Never Goes Out of Style." (Photo via schooljournalism.org)
‘The First Amendment Never Goes Out of Style” PSA
Mrs. Miceli stands between co-presidents Wyatt Mendolia on the right and Grayson Basile on the left. Ehraaz Tarique is the secretary (not pictured).
Del Val’s Tennis Club: the drive for a team
The Del Val JV football team was united from start to finish, ending the year with an undefeated record.
Delaware Valley JV football finishes undefeated
A local community member donating her blood to help others.
Type A+: Del Val’s National Honors Society hosts fall blood drive
Senior Abbey Bivona led the team throughout the season, breaking several records along the way.
Del Val volleyball adds to legacy
Director, Carrie Snodgrass, announced this year's musical while holding her own "big fish."
Del Val announces ‘Big Fish’ as winter musical
Throwback Thursday: April 16, 1986
Throwback Thursday: April 16, 1986
Throwback Thursday #13: 2/20/20
Throwback Thursday #13: 2/20/20
Throwback Thursday #12: 2/14/2020
Throwback Thursday #12: 2/14/2020
Throwback Thursday #11: 12/19/19
Throwback Thursday #11: 12/19/19
Cover for the December 1992 issue of The Delphi
Throwback Thursday #10: 12/5/19
Throwback Thursday #9: 11/21/19
Throwback Thursday #9: 11/21/19
Wicked: a review of part one
Wicked: a review of part one
'The Trilogy Tour:' a journey through Melanie Martinez’s artistic universe
‘The Trilogy Tour:’ a journey through Melanie Martinez’s artistic universe
Students at Del Val are planning their trips to go see Linkin Park's world tour. With three local shows, there are plenty of options to see the band in support of its new album.
Linkin Park announces massive ‘From Zero’ world tour
The cast of "Little Women" took the audience on a journey through this classic period piece.
Little Women hits the stage
Art work for Linkin Parks new album takes the band in a new direction. The new colors pop out compared to their older style. (Photo via Warner Records)
Linkin Park starts ‘From Zero’ with new album
Del Val's cast of "Little Women" did an excellent job of portraying the drama of this classic story.
Little Women: A review of Del Val’s fall play
Students at Del Val are planning their trips to go see Linkin Park's world tour. With three local shows, there are plenty of options to see the band in support of its new album.
Linkin Park announces massive ‘From Zero’ world tour
Art work for Linkin Parks new album takes the band in a new direction. The new colors pop out compared to their older style. (Photo via Warner Records)
Linkin Park starts ‘From Zero’ with new album
Many fans are excited about the four new songs on Tears for Fears new album, “Songs For A Nervous Planet.” (Photo via Concord Records)
Tears for Fears: a strong return with some missteps
Album art for Tyler, The Creators newest album, "CHROMAKOPIA." (Photo Via Colombia Records)
Tyler, the Creator’s new album “CHROMAKOPIA”
That's so true-ly unforgettable: "The Secret of Us (Deluxe)"
That’s so true-ly unforgettable: “The Secret of Us (Deluxe)”
Students at Del Val have been listening to Linkin Park on Spotify since "The Emptiness Machine" released.
‘The Emptiness Machine’ divides fans
The cast of "Little Women" took the audience on a journey through this classic period piece.
Little Women hits the stage
The cast of Little Women working on scenes ahead of opening night on Nov. 14.
Fall play cast, student directors prepare ahead of opening night
Del Val's Thespians's new fundraiser entertained families while also spreading the Dawg Pound theme with the entire crowd.
Thespians host new booth at football games
Del Val students attend Fall Play informational meeting
Del Val’s fall play begins preparation
Unified Theater will perform its cabaret later this week in the auditorium. (Image via Unified Theater)
Unified Theater program ready to perform
Del Val students gathered in front of Bucks County Playhouse to take a group photo after a successful day.
Del Val’s theatre season continues into Spring
Wicked: a review of part one
Wicked: a review of part one
'The Trilogy Tour:' a journey through Melanie Martinez’s artistic universe
‘The Trilogy Tour:’ a journey through Melanie Martinez’s artistic universe
The cast of "Little Women" took the audience on a journey through this classic period piece.
Little Women hits the stage
Art work for Linkin Parks new album takes the band in a new direction. The new colors pop out compared to their older style. (Photo via Warner Records)
Linkin Park starts ‘From Zero’ with new album
Del Val's cast of "Little Women" did an excellent job of portraying the drama of this classic story.
Little Women: A review of Del Val’s fall play
Album art for Tyler, The Creators newest album, "CHROMAKOPIA." (Photo Via Colombia Records)
Tyler, the Creator’s new album “CHROMAKOPIA”
Del Val's teachers will be squaring up in a charity boxing match to raise money for Smith's house.
Fighter fundraiser: Del Val staff square off in charity boxing match
Del Val’s first clones, Dolly and Dolli.
Biomed Academy not so secretly masters the art of cloning
Coach Fitz is stepping away from the team after years of dedicated coaching.
Fitz quits coaching job after his wrestlers beat him
Kanye West has claimed to be a god, but is he telling the truth?
Kanye is a god
"The Emoji Movie" was wrongfully mocked by viewers and critics.
The Emoji Movie: best movie of all time
In the 2024-2025 school year, Del Val will be offering hobby horse as a new sport for students to partake in.
Del Val welcomes new hobby horse team
The Del Val JV football team was united from start to finish, ending the year with an undefeated record.
Delaware Valley JV football finishes undefeated
Senior Abbey Bivona led the team throughout the season, breaking several records along the way.
Del Val volleyball adds to legacy
Every year Del Val’s Buddies and Unified program hold’s a fun soccer game to celebrate Halloween.
Buddies vs. Unified: a spook-tacular soccer showdown
The libero is a position in volleyball that wears a different colored jersey (Photo via Dawn Aycock).
What is a libero?
The Terriers celebrate one of their wins earlier this season. (Photo via @delvalfb)
Del Val to take on Abraham Clark
Del Val Seniors gathered together.
Volleyball Senior Night takes off
Players get ready for the national anthem to play.
Boy’s Varsity Basketball home opener
The players get ready to start their home opener.
Live updates: Girls’ Varsity Basketball game
Del Val wrestlers faces off in their home opener.
Live Updates: Boys Varsity Wrestling December 13, 2024
Live Updates: Girls Wrestling Tournament
Live Updates: Girls Wrestling Tournament
UConn’s star guard, Paige Bueckers, photographed with editor, Maggie Davis.
Women’s Champions Classic, a night dedicated to women’s sports
Del Val wrestler at 2023-2024 season sectionals.
Mentality for the mat
Just finishing up their junior season, these four captains are preparing for an even better senior season.
Girls lacrosse captains wrap up 2024 season
Delaware Valley celebrates a remarkable senior night with an excellent send off.
Slideshow: scenes from boys lacrosse senior night
Senior boys join reporter Benjamin Boschen after a big win on Senior Night (Photo via Billy Gregson).
Del Val Baseball hits it out of park on Senior Night
Clayton Kershaw will rebound from his playoff struggles and lead Dodgers to World Series title, predicts writer Joe Flynn.
World Series preview
It can be hard to shop for a teen during the holiday season. Del Val students gave you their top five recommendations.
Top five best gifts for teenagers
Many people have conflicting views when in comes to when they should start celebrating the holiday season.
When does the Christmas season start?
Fans waited in long lines to buy Taylor Swift's merch in Miami, but many left empty handed due to poor planning.
Long lines and lost time: ‘The Eras Tour’ merch problem
Pumpkin smashes pie contests
Pumpkin smashes pie contests
As Artificial Intelligence becomes more advanced, some are concerned that it could become a threat to humans.
How dangerous is Artificial Intelligence?
Ella, Ellie and Juliana are back with season 2 of "Book Yappers." This year, they kick off with the modern YA classic, "Twilight."
Book Yappers: ‘Twilight’
Vanessa Jacinto pushes students to be the best version of themselves through her Spanish tutoring program.
Vanessa Jacinto boosts success in classrooms with peer tutoring
Mrs. Miceli stands between co-presidents Wyatt Mendolia on the right and Grayson Basile on the left. Ehraaz Tarique is the secretary (not pictured).
Del Val’s Tennis Club: the drive for a team
Thanksgiving is celebrated around the world, but how it's celebrated varies based on culture.
Thanksgiving food traditions around the world
Abby Eckert and Taylor Negrin explore the significant influence teachers have on their students. In more challenging classes, having a supportive and inspiring teacher is essential. Students often rely on their teachers for motivation and guidance to succeed.
Where Does It STEM? episode five
History teacher James Kluska is a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, as well as a veteran teacher at Del Val (photo via James Kluska).
Lessons learned: A veteran teacher’s journey of impact and inspiration
Follow @mammothcycles on Instagram to learn more. (Photo via Jason Farnsworth)
Teaching on two wheels: how a ceramics teacher built his bicycle business
Ella, Ellie and Juliana are back with season 2 of "Book Yappers." This year, they kick off with the modern YA classic, "Twilight."
Book Yappers: ‘Twilight’
Abby Eckert and Taylor Negrin explore the significant influence teachers have on their students. In more challenging classes, having a supportive and inspiring teacher is essential. Students often rely on their teachers for motivation and guidance to succeed.
Where Does It STEM? episode five
This episode of The Oracle investigates students' views on the privileges that freshmen should have at Del Val.
The Oracle: episode two
Hosts Anthony Fleming, Grady Fransen and Clare Cook relaunched "The Oracle" for the 2024-25 school year.
“The Oracle:” episode one
Eckert and Negrin delve into the fundamentals of mathematics and are posed with a difficult question: what is math?
Where Does It Stem?: episode four
Ella and Ellie discuss book banning with media specialist Tracy Miceli.
Book Yappers: Why books are being banned
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Ellie Lyons

Ellie Lyons, Opinion Editor

Ellie Lyons is a sophomore at Del Val. This is her second year writing for “The Delphi,” and she is the Opinion Editor. Ellie plays softball for Del Val and enjoys reading in her free time. She hopes to improve her editorial and leadership skills this school year. 

All content by Ellie Lyons
Many people have conflicting views when in comes to when they should start celebrating the holiday season.

[Photo] When does the Christmas season start?

Sadie Swanson and Erin Bate
December 19, 2024

[Video] Book Yappers: ‘Twilight’

Ella Genovese, Ellie Lyons, and Juliana Soos
November 21, 2024

Type A+: Del Val’s National Honors Society hosts fall blood drive

Gianna Roberts, Neha Sethi, Tyler Botto, Ellie Lyons, Lillyana DeMartino, and Doris Cruz Alvarado
November 18, 2024
To excite the crowd, Del Val's cheerleading team puts on a performance with Tuffy the Terrier. Tuffy, played by senior Ben Raider, is a staple at all football games.

Tuffy the Terrier, Del Val’s mascot, riles up the crowd during crucial moments in the football game. His energy keeps the student section cheering.

"The Delphi" staff members, Abby Eckert, Gianna Roberts and Juli Findeis, accepting the award at the GSSPA's convention.

The Delphi takes first place in Overall Online Excellence at GSSPA convention

Ellie Lyons, Opinion Editor
October 30, 2024
Senior Cayden Puttlitz performing in Del Val's color guard on Homecoming night.

[Photo] Students perform across East Coast in marching band program

Levi Buczkowski, Reporter
October 25, 2024
Newer electric vehicles and self driving cars have many advancements, but have these modern changes come to fast?

[Photo] Are electric vehicles ahead of their time?

Tyler Botto, Reporter
October 24, 2024
Many students struggled with online classes during the Covid-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Is virtual school better than in-person school?

Ella Genovese, Managing Editor
October 3, 2024
The Terriers are off to a strong start this season, and the school is behind them.

Del Val victory against Voorhees helps boost school spirit

Ellie Lyons, Opinion Editor
October 2, 2024
With countless celebrities endorsing presidential candidates, should these endorsements affect how people vote?

Should celebrity endorsements affect your vote?

Ellie Lyons, Opinion Editor
September 21, 2024
“One of the things that I will miss the most from this team is my friends,” said Lea Stromenger.

Lauren Bent said, “I loved seeing all my friends and family together on senior night to support me”.

“I’m going to the University of Georgia to study sports management and I won’t be playing softball,” said Lauren Bent.

Before the game Lindsay Ditmar said, “I am anticipating a high energy for tonight's game and lifting each other up, this should be a fun night for the seniors”.

[Video] Book Yappers: Why books are being banned

Ella Genovese and Ellie Lyons
May 31, 2024
All final exams at Del Val are worth 11 percent of students grade.

Are high school finals worth the 11%?

Ella Genovese and Ellie Lyons
May 31, 2024
The Artist’s Closet helps raise funds to help support the Hunterdon Art Museum.

“The Artist’s Closet:” Hunterdon Art Museum annual clothing sale this weekend

Ellie Lyons, Assistant opinion editor
May 31, 2024
Many students at Del Val use the app Tik Tok for entertainment and connecting with their friends.

Will TikTok be banned?

Ellie Lyons, Assistant Opinion Editor
May 16, 2024
The Delphi's supervisor, Brian Smith, opens the convention with an introductory speech.

Del Val holds Hunterdon County Student Media Convention

Lillyana DeMartino, Ella Genovese, Emma Haig, Ellie Lyons, and Dani Newman
April 30, 2024
Del Val students talking with vendor at job fair

Students Philip Sosidko and Theodore Baransky with teacher Nanette Elder and principal Michael Kays cutting ribbon, signaling the official opening of the new kitchen on Friday, March 15.

New kitchen in E101

Ella Genovese, Ellie Lyons, and Maya Malloy
April 9, 2024
Technology is having a negative impact on all students at Del Val.

Modern technology should be banned at Del Val

Ellie Lyons, Assistant Opinion Editor
March 31, 2024

[Video] Book Yappers: “War and Peace”

Ella Genovese and Ellie Lyons
March 31, 2024
His excellently Kevin Baugh, president of Molossia

The Republic of Molossia invades U.S.

Ella Genovese and Ellie Lyons
March 31, 2024
Host Ella Genovese and Ellie Lyons explain why the popular book series “Harry Potter” is overhyped and kind of sucks.

Host Ella Genovese and Ellie Lyons explain why the popular book series “Harry Potter” is overhyped and kind of sucks.

Students Philip Sosidko and Theodore Baransky with teacher Nanette Elder and principal Michael Kays cutting ribbon, signaling the official opening of the new kitchen on Friday, March 15.

New kitchen opens in E101

Ellie Lyons and Maya Malloy
March 18, 2024
Has the increase in internet usage over the past decades decreased human interaction?

Has the internet isolated us?

Ellie Lyons, Assistant Opinion Editor
March 15, 2024
Hoops for Hunger was a competitive event that raised hundreds of dollars for local food banks.

[Photo] Hoops for Hunger returns to Del Val

Lillyana DeMartino, Reporter
March 11, 2024
"Book Yappers" podcast hosts Ellie and Ella holding banned book examples.

[Photo] Should books be banned?

Ella Genovese, Assistant Sports Editor
March 6, 2024
The new strategic plan was developed based on the input of the community and will be in place until 2028

New strategic plan comes to Del Val

Ellie Lyons and Ella Genovese
March 4, 2024

“Book Yappers:” episode three

Ella Genovese and Ellie Lyons
February 29, 2024
"The Delphi" staff looks forward to the future of journalism as the program continues to grow.

“Journalism Next:” “The Delphi’s” future

Ellie Lyons, Assistant Opinion Editor
February 23, 2024
Del Val dominates senior nights

Del Val dominates senior nights

Ella Genovese and Ellie Lyons
February 12, 2024
Fawthrop's defeat of Conte helped to send Del Val to State Finals for the third consecutive season.

[Photo] Tristan Fawthrop earns stunning victory

Ella Genovese, Assistant Sports Editor
February 12, 2024
Linsey Godown, number 23, is a leader on and off the basketball court.

[Photo] Senior athlete Linsey Godown honored at Rutgers University

Riley Campbell, Reporter
February 2, 2024

[Video] “Book Yappers:” episode two

Ella Genovese and Ellie Lyons
February 1, 2024
Del Val senior girls basketball players excited for season

Del Val senior girls basketball players excited for season

Ellie Lyons, Assistant Opinion Editor
January 27, 2024

[Video] “Book Yappers:” episode one

Ella Genovese and Ellie Lyons
December 15, 2023
Chaos ensues after Inspector Carter messes up while dusting for finger prints

Del Val’s performance of “The Play That Goes Wrong” goes right

Ellie Lyons, Assistant Opinion Editor
November 20, 2023
Photo of Taylor Swifts new album cover “1989 (Taylor’s Version)”

“1989 (Taylor’s Version)” Review

Ellie Lyons, Reporter
November 15, 2023
Del Val students put the basketball skills on display at the Fall Pep Rally.

Hoops for Hunger returns to Del Val

Ellie Lyons, Reporter
October 27, 2023
Should there be age restrictions for politicians in the U.S.?

Should there be an age limit for holding political office?

Ellie Lyons, Reporter
October 13, 2023
This year, the farmers market moved from Holland Township to Alexandria Park.

The farmers market at Alexandria Park will feature a variety of vendors for its last weekend of the year.

Last week of farmers market at Alexandria Park

Ellie Lyons, Reporter
September 15, 2023
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