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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
For the 2024-2025 school year, students will be using a new program, Delta Math.
New math program, Delta Math, introduced to students
"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
The 2024 Terrier Hall of Fame inducts many of Del Val's best athletes.
Terrier Hall of Fame 2024 inductees recognized
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
"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
Senior Cayden Puttlitz performing in Del Val's color guard on Homecoming night.
Students perform across East Coast in marching band program
Del Val has been visited by therapy dogs, including Ally and her handler, every other Thursday this year.
The Commons hosts therapy dogs to support student morale
Del Val's football team lines up for another play at Youth Night.
Del Val celebrates football, cheerleading Youth Night
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
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
The Great Pumpkin event was a success, welcoming over a dozen families to enjoy a night of family-friendly Halloween fun.
‘The Great Pumpkin’ brings families together
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”
Episode one of Test the Teachers challenged Del Val's staff to define its students' slang.
Test the teachers: Gen Z slang
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
Chappell Roan's album cover for "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess" depicts her unique style (photo via Amusement Records).
The “Midwest Princess” rose to fame fast, but fell even faster
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
The newsboys plan to strike in Del Val's production of "Newsies."
“Newsies:” a review of Del Val’s winter musical
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”
NF's "Hope" tour was a great show that kept audiences "Running."
NF “Hope” tour review
Album art for Swift's newest release, "The Tortured Poets Department" (Photo via Republic Records)
Taylor Swift does it again: “The Tortured Poets Department”
"Cowboy Carter" album cover (Photo via Columbia Records)
Beyoncé’s new album going “down down down”
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
"The Emoji Movie" was wrongfully mocked by viewers and critics.
The Emoji Movie: best movie of all time
Kanye West has claimed to be a god, but is he telling the truth?
Kanye is a god
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
Senior Abbey Bivona led the team throughout the season, breaking several records along the way.
Del Val volleyball adds to legacy
Dodgers crowned World Series champions
Dodgers crowned World Series champions
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?
Del Val Terriers warming up for their game.
Volleyball Pink Out
The Yankees and Dodgers will meet in professional baseball's most important series, which begins this Friday, Oct. 25.
Yankees, Dodgers to meet in World Series
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
Cross Country runners take off at the beginning of the race.
Del Val’s runners take off on Senior Night
Round two of the Stanley Cup playoffs are in the books, and round three is set to decide who will compete for the Cup.
Round two of the Stanley Cup playoffs
The puck drops this weekend for the Stanley Cup finals.
Looking ahead at the Stanley Cup 2024
Del Val's Jaden Perez is the most recent wrestler to place in the state tournament.
Jaden Perez clinches 5th in states
Del Val cheerleaders gathered together for their awards ceremony.
Del Val cheerleading places second during Traditionals
Del Val Cheerleading finished in third place at Finals in Orlando, Florida.
Slideshow: Del Val Cheerleading Nationals
Del Val dominates senior nights
Del Val dominates senior nights
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
This episode of The Oracle investigates students' views on the privileges that freshmen should have at Del Val.
The Oracle: episode two
Consumers purchasing concert tickets through Ticketmaster and other sites are unhappy with the increasingly expensive prices.
Why are concert tickets so expensive?
What holiday do you think "The Nightmare Before Christmas" most embodies?
‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ is a Halloween movie
Newer electric vehicles and self driving cars have many advancements, but have these modern changes come to fast?
Are electric vehicles ahead of their time?
Do you consider art made by an artificial intelligence tool to be "real" art?
Is AI art a real art form?
Both holidays, though one isn’t officially a federal holiday, celebrate two similar things, though different aspects of them. One, celebrates the man who ‘discovered’ the Americas, and the other celebrates the people that were here before.
Columbus Day vs. Indigenous Peoples’ Day
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
Senior Cayden Puttlitz performing in Del Val's color guard on Homecoming night.
Students perform across East Coast in marching band program
Senior Jaden Perez placed 11th in his weight class at the U17 Pan-American Championships.
Senior Jaden Perez competes in U17 Pan American Championships
Sean Johnson, an alumnus of Del Val, had returned to his high school, not as a student, but now as a teacher.
Alumnus Sean Johnson returns as new science teacher
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
Abby Eckert and Taylor Negrin discuss and explore the debate of psychology, as well as the science and social studies aspects within it, with teacher Rod Jensen.
Where does it STEM?: episode three
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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

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 put on a performance with Tuffy the Terrier. Tuffy, played by senior Ben Raider, is a staple at all football games.

Tuffy the Del Val Terriers Mascot riles up the crowd during crucial moments in the football game.

"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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