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Governed-elect Mikie Sherrill has shared her plans for the first 100 days of her administration. (Photo via nj.gov)
Mikie Sherrill’s predicted agenda for her first one-hundred days in office
The year-long food drive is new at Del Val this year. The annual Wing Bowl helped to raise funds for local food banks, and that event will return on Jan. 7, 2026. (Image via Amanda Matlee)
School-wide, year-long food drive begins at Del Val
This episode of The Oracle focuses on the new, adaptive version of the NJGPA graduation exam for New Jersey high school students.
The Oracle: New state graduation exam set for New Jersey
A sophomore participant winds up to throw a "snowball." His team will eventually take third place.
Del Val’s “Snowball Fight” ends predictably
There are four Toys for Tots boxes wrapped in colorful wrapping paper. Anyone looking to donate can find any of the four boxes throughout the school.
Giving back with Toys for Tots
Students in the Peer Leaders club help eighth graders at the biomedical academy session during their visit to Del Val. The standardized club schedule allowed all Peers to attend the planning meeting before the visit.
New club meeting schedule sparks multiple reactions
The year-long food drive is new at Del Val this year. The annual Wing Bowl helped to raise funds for local food banks, and that event will return on Jan. 7, 2026. (Image via Amanda Matlee)
School-wide, year-long food drive begins at Del Val
This episode of The Oracle focuses on the new, adaptive version of the NJGPA graduation exam for New Jersey high school students.
The Oracle: New state graduation exam set for New Jersey
A sophomore participant winds up to throw a "snowball." His team will eventually take third place.
Del Val’s “Snowball Fight” ends predictably
Del Val students wait impatiently by the stage doors of the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre before the performance. "The Outsiders" won the Tony Award for best musical in 2024.
The inside scoop on Broadway’s ‘The Outsiders’
Carolyn Wolsiefer devoting her time teaching freshman. Throughout Wolsiefer’s 19 years at Del Val, she has mostly taught 7th through 10th graders.
End of the equation: math teacher Carolyn Wolsiefer to retire at year’s end
All the inductees pose together for a photo. Everyone greatly appreciated the opportunity to be recognized for the arts.
Celebrating the arts: 10 honorees inducted into Arts Hall of Fame
After 50 years preconceptions about sharks formed by "Jaws" still persist.
50 years of ‘Jaws:’ fact and fiction about sharks
"Five Nights at Freddy's 2" hit theaters on Dec. 5. The public and Del Val students both have expressed various opinions on changes within the movie. (Photo via IMDb)
Two takes on ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s 2’
Bella Diaz plays the role of the professor. She delivered a standout performance bringing laughter to the audience. (Photo via Del Val Business Academy)
Del Val’s fall play ‘Back to the 80s’ brings high energy, laughs and nostalgia
The Little York is a restaurant known for its wings, burgers and steaks along with great service.
The Little York serves up big flavors
Del Val students wait impatiently by the stage doors of the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre before the performance. "The Outsiders" won the Tony Award for best musical in 2024.
The inside scoop on Broadway’s ‘The Outsiders’
A student watching season two of "Arcane." The season was released one year ago, and fans throughout Del Val expressed their opinions on the show.
Arcane season two: One year later
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
Deftones makes a comeback while still producing the music fans love. (Photo via Reprise Records)
Deftones returns with bold new album
Taylor Swift released her newest album, the Life of a Showgirl, on October 3.(Photo via Universal Music Publishing Group)
Taylor Swift’s new album showcases her musical versatility
Kendrick Lamar performing at the Grand National tour, celebrating his album "GNX," at MetLife Stadium.
Kendrick Lamar rolls out to MetLife Stadium for two nights
After the announcement of Beyoncé's new Cowboy Carter Tour, tickets look to be selling slowly despite the artist's apparent popularity.
Beyoncé’s tour sales might be “flopping”
The album cover of "eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead." The deluxe addition of this album includes six new tracks, which combine well with the original album. (Photo via Spotify)
Ariana Grande holds space for ‘eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead’
Bella Diaz plays the role of the professor. She delivered a standout performance bringing laughter to the audience. (Photo via Del Val Business Academy)
Del Val’s fall play ‘Back to the 80s’ brings high energy, laughs and nostalgia
The poster for Del Val's production of "Back to the 80s," which premiers on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. (Photo via Del Val Thespian Society)
Del Val cast prepares to take audience ‘Back to the 80s’
The poster for Del Val Thespians' murder mystery night. This year, the theme is Wild West.
Del Val Thespians to host Halloween ‘whodunnit’
The "Back to the 80's" cast getting ready for first read through of a hilarious blast to the past.
Del Val theatre back with hilariously nostalgic play
Students working on choreography for the Unified Theatre program. The Buddies and performing arts programs collaborate for an inclusive enviornment. (Photo via Heather Flesichman)
Unified Theatre program ready to perform
Some of the student-made artworks featured at the District Arts Festival in the Commons.
Students display their talents at Del Val’s District Arts Festival
"Five Nights at Freddy's 2" hit theaters on Dec. 5. The public and Del Val students both have expressed various opinions on changes within the movie. (Photo via IMDb)
Two takes on ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s 2’
The Little York is a restaurant known for its wings, burgers and steaks along with great service.
The Little York serves up big flavors
Del Val students wait impatiently by the stage doors of the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre before the performance. "The Outsiders" won the Tony Award for best musical in 2024.
The inside scoop on Broadway’s ‘The Outsiders’
A student watching season two of "Arcane." The season was released one year ago, and fans throughout Del Val expressed their opinions on the show.
Arcane season two: One year later
“The Conjuring: Last Rites” released on Sept. 5, 2025. (Image via Warner Bros. Pictures)
Watch ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ on Halloween night
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
Angry Del Val students getting ready to protest the bathroom closures and restrictions.
HUMOR: Del Val boys burn down B-Hall bathroom in protest
Students at Del Val enjoying some of Duff’s delicious cookies
HUMOR: The secret behind the school cookies
Del Val has expanded its education to another planet.
HUMOR: Federal grant allows new Del Val campus on Mars
Due to safety concerns, the NJSIAA has replaces bats in softball and baseball with pool noodles beginning in the 2025 season.
HUMOR: Del Val baseball and softball replace bats with pool noodles for safety
Del Val teacher replica of Michael Fortino, teaching students how to write essays.
HUMOR: Teacher replaced by AI Robot
Never trust the Furbys…
HUMOR: Journalism teacher’s alarming Furby trauma
Freshman Unified soccer player Max Schwartz drives the ball down the field in the second half of the game. The Unified-Buddies soccer game has become an annual celebration of the end of the soccer season and a start to the holidays.
Buddies, Unified soccer team up for end of season finale
The boys soccer team celebrated its first sectional championship after a hard-fought victory on the turf.
Boys soccer makes Del Val history with first sectional championship
The six seniors gathered together to celebrate their time in volleyball. They were honored by their team and Del Val at their Senior Night.
Del Val Volleyball Senior Night finishes in a tight game
Schulze and the boys soccer team celebrate Schulze's 300 career save, breaking the school's saves record. (Photo via @dvallsportsbooster)
Lucas Schulze breaks his second school soccer record
Families all around the country gather on Sundays to watch their favorite team. The Super Bowl has always been a big event for people and their families.
Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles continue hopeful Super Bowl journey
The field hockey team celebrated its senior night on the turf at Tapp Webb Memorial Field.
Del Val’s Field Hockey senior night ends in a close game
Del Val wrestlers shake hands with Pompton Lakes after match on Dec. 14, 2025.
Terriers to take on Hunterdon Central at Gold Rush
Senior Maggie Simpson dribbling past an opponent from North Hunterdon High School in the 2024-25 season. Simpson is one of four seniors returning for her final season.
Lady Terriers enter season with young roster
Tommy Denvir fights off a defender from Bernards High School in the 2024-25 season. Entering his junior year, Denvir has been hard at work preparing with the rest of his team for the coming year.
Del Val Boys Basketball team looks toward 2025-26 season
Two Del Val Terriers, lacrosse player Taylor Tavernite and cheerleader Izzy Shuey, commit to Division I programs.
Two Del Val female athletes commit to Division I programs
Del Val wrestler, Lydia Bagley, wrestling against Warren Hills in the first girls home match at Del Val. Bagley, a freshman, and 1 of 2 female participants, wrestled in Atlantic City, and placed 7.
Six Del Val wrestlers attend the Atlantic City wrestling tournament
The Girls Wrestling team photo after their first home match.
Del Val Girls Wrestling finish impressive season
All the seniors get together to get a photo with their families and share a heartwarming moment before their senior night game.
Girls Lacrosse celebrate 2025 senior night
The girls lacrosse team huddled following their division win. The girls have a record so far of 16-1 this season.
Del Val girls lacrosse secures division championship
Del Val's softball team following their division title win. The girls will now go onto states and the Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex tournament. (Photo via @dvsoftball on Instagram)
Lady Terriers softball team clinch division title
Two Del Val Terriers, lacrosse player Taylor Tavernite and cheerleader Izzy Shuey, commit to Division I programs.
Two Del Val female athletes commit to Division I programs
View of Yankee stadium. Home of one of the most valuable franchises of all time. And home to one of the highest paid MLB players Aaron Judge.
Are MLB players overpaid?
Just finishing up their junior season, these four captains are preparing for an even better senior season.
Girls lacrosse captains wrap up 2024 season
Common Sense for Animals' shelter cat, Vonnie, wakes up from a nap on a nearby chair. Vonnie, along with a variety of other animals, are in need of rescuing by loving families.
Shop or adopt? Why you should rescue a pet
The battle between the first two amendments is a conflict in the U.S. that needs to be resolved.
Constitutional clash
Recently, Jimmy Kimmel, a late-night television show host, had his show suspended by Disney due to comments made by Kimmel. The suspension raised questions about the First Amendment, and the legality of the suspension.
We should feel threatened by the cancelation of late night show hosts
Del Val’s Buddies and Unified students enjoying time outside during the school day.
Blue skies bring better grades
Student Chelsea Coffin using ChatGPT to create a personalized, in-depth study guide for her Hungarian language studies. ChatGPT is a common AI tool used by students.
Growing up in an AI world
Many students find using personal Bluetooth devices, such as AirPods, as a helpful study tool. This new policy affects their usage within the classroom.
New Del Val cell phone policy may be causing more harm than good
This episode of The Oracle focuses on the new, adaptive version of the NJGPA graduation exam for New Jersey high school students.
The Oracle: New state graduation exam set for New Jersey
Ella and Ellie are back for a third season of Book Yappers, and this year they are kicking off their book talk with "A Thousand Splendid Suns."
Book Yappers: A Thousand Splendid Suns
This episode of The Oracle focuses on Del Val's Film and Literature class.
The Oracle: ‘What is Film and Literature?’
Many students find using personal Bluetooth devices, such as AirPods, as a helpful study tool. This new policy affects their usage within the classroom.
New Del Val cell phone policy may be causing more harm than good
The Oracle presents: Mending the Mental
The Oracle presents: Mending the Mental
The Hunterdon County Student Media Convention hosted 15 guest speakers and over 70 students from four different New Jersey high schools.
The Oracle: episode five
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Gianna Roberts, Editor-in-chief

Gianna is a senior at Del Val and this is her fourth and final year working on The Delphi, now as the Editor-in-chief. In her free time, Gianna enjoys baking, reading and listening to music, especially Taylor Swift. In addition to The Delphi, Gianna is a part of Quill and Scroll, Model UN, National Honors Society and Habitat for Humanity.

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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.

[Photo] Unified Basketball prepares for first game

Alyssa Deets, Multimedia Editor
January 5, 2026
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Gianna Roberts, Editor-in-chief
December 10, 2025
Tommy Denvir fights off a defender from Bernards High School in the 2024-25 season. Entering his junior year, Denvir has been hard at work preparing with the rest of his team for the coming year.

[Photo] Del Val Boys Basketball team looks toward 2025-26 season

Nolan Reynolds, Contributing Writer
December 10, 2025
Freshman Unified soccer player Max Schwartz drives the ball down the field in the second half of the game. The Unified-Buddies soccer game has become an annual celebration of the end of the soccer season and a start to the holidays.

Buddies, Unified soccer team up for end of season finale

Gianna Roberts, Riley Nelson, Agnes Hughes, Austyn Hackmann, Alex Roberts, Mason Patkochis, Doris Cruz Alvarado, Ellie Lyons, Abby Eckert, Neha Sethi, Maggie Davis, Audrey Burns, Cecilia Fransen, and Yulissa Jacinto
November 26, 2025
Del Val and A.L. Johnson both played their best in an intense game. The game came down to the final plays.

[Photo] Del Val battles against A.L. Johnson in Homecoming game

Neha Sethi, Yulissa Jacinto, and Riley Nelson
October 21, 2025
Brayden Bond being walked out onto the field during Youth Night at a Del Val football game. The stands all gave their support and posters were made saying "Brave Like Brayden."

[Photo] Brave like Brayden: Community comes together to support local boy battling rare medical condition

Mason Patkochis, Reporter
October 20, 2025
Del Val looks to bounce back after tough home loss to Voorhees. Del Val will face A.L. Johnson at 7 p.m. at Del Val.

[Photo] Touchdowns and traditions: 2025 Homecoming football game

Erin Bate, Reporter
October 10, 2025
Brayden walks with football players to the coin toss.

[Photo] Youth Night shines bright while DV falls to Voorhees

Neha Sethi, Cecilia Fransen, Audrey Burns, Christian Shebchuk, Amelia Carpenter, and Ella Genovese
October 4, 2025

[Video] Del Val hosts first volunteer fair

Gianna Roberts, Juliana Findeis, Austyn Hackmann, and Ella Genovese
September 26, 2025
The Terriers defense stands strong as they tackle South Plainfield.

Senior wide receiver, Dylan Rasimowicz, scores touchdown early on during the game, creating a quick lead for Del Val.

Mr. Haiden leads marching band as they beautifully play during half time.

[Video] Del Val football shuts out South Plainfield

Ella Genovese and Finley Busch
September 6, 2025
Ellis Staton, a Del Val substitute and alumna, posing with her Emmy. After spending her entire high school career as a part of Del Val's TV Media program, Stanton pursued a career in broadcasting, landing her a spot at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and an Emmy. (Photo via Ellis Stanton)

From campus to the camera: Del Val alumna wins Emmy for 2024 Olympic coverage

Gianna Roberts, Editor-in-chief
September 6, 2025

[Video] Students ‘throw hands’ in Del Val’s rock-paper-scissors tournament

Gianna Roberts, Doris Cruz Alvarado, Ellie Lyons, and Neha Sethi
September 4, 2025
Former leaders of the Dawg Pound teach incoming students chants for athletic events and speak about etiquette during games.

[Photo] Del Val welcomes class of 2029 with OASIS orientation event

Neha Sethi, Yulissa Jacinto, Audrey Burns, and Cecilia Fransen
September 3, 2025
Target Flemington will open to the general public for its grand opening on Aug. 17.

First-ever Target opens in Hunterdon County

Gianna Roberts, Neha Sethi, Emma Haig, Abby Eckert, and Ella Genovese
August 13, 2025
A variety of pop up tables were present throughout the store, run by Target Team Members. Free Philly Pretzel Factory pretzels were handed out to customers.

Personal care products wrap around a corner of the store. Target Flemington hosts a large makeup section, men's hygiene and CVS Pharmacy.

The back of the store is home to the brand new grocery space. The open concept space carries a variety of produce, frozen items, animal products and non-perishable goods.

Customers lined up outside of Target to be some of the first to shop in the new store.

Hunterdon Central Regional High School's band performs during the ribbon cutting ceremony. "[We wanted to] try and create some excitement about them opening a Target here," band member Ben Thompson said.

Target Flemington will open to the general public for its grand opening on Aug. 17.

This year's Met Gala theme was "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." Read Brian Jenning's opinion on the top five outfits of the night.

[Photo] The 2025 Met Gala: ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’

Brian Jennings, Reporter
May 12, 2025
The cutting board made by engineering and woodshop teacher Scott Pearl and his students for local business Bobolink Dairy and Bakehouse. Pearl and his students have been working to support local businesses through their wood creations.

[Photo] Engineering teacher Scott Pearl’s classes create items for local businesses

Alyssa Deets, Reporter
May 3, 2025
Two Del Val Terriers, lacrosse player Taylor Tavernite and cheerleader Izzy Shuey, commit to Division I programs.

[Photo] Two Del Val female athletes commit to Division I programs

Finley Busch and Illy Mavraj
April 25, 2025
C.J. Inglin posing with his students after winning Teacher of the Year. Inglin has been teaching at his alma matter for 12 years, and this is his first time receiving this award.

Biology teacher C.J. Inglin named 2024-25 Teacher of the Year

Gianna Roberts, Editor-in-chief
April 10, 2025
Del Val’s literacy magazine recently won the Gold Crown Award for their outstanding work.

[Photo] Del Val’s Lit Mag wins Gold Crown Award from Columbia University

Alyssa Deets, Reporter
April 11, 2025
Del Val senior wrestler, Jaden Perez, wrestling against Immaculata. Perez was one of three Del Val wrestlers to place 7 in the Atlantic City Wrestling Finals.

[Photo] Six Del Val wrestlers attend the Atlantic City wrestling tournament

Illy Mavraj, Reporter
April 8, 2025
Play The Delphi’s monthly crossword.

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Gianna Roberts, Editor-in-chief
February 28, 2025
The PRESS Act, a bill to protect journalist's sources from being compelled, was passed unanimously through the House of Representatives. However, it never made it onto the Senate floor because of one Senator and a then former president.

Do we still care about free speech? Because the Senate doesn’t

Gianna Roberts, Editor-in-chief
January 30, 2025
Perez hugs Phil Hutchins, the brother of Daniel, after winning. Hutchins presents the award to honor his brother and family.

[Photo] Del Val’s winter pep rally and 2025 Gold Rush raise school spirit

Finley Busch, Alyssa Deets, Ella Genovese, Illy Mavraj, and Lhiam Murphy
January 17, 2025
Del Val’s National Honors Society held their annual Holiday Tea for staff members on Dec. 11. Winter activities, such as gingerbread house decorating, were a great opportunity to build community relationships.

NHS Holiday Tea builds staff and student relationships

Juliana Findeis and Gianna Roberts
January 11, 2025

[Video] 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

Test the teachers: Gen Z slang

Jocelyn Denné, Neha Sethi, and Gianna Roberts
November 5, 2024

[Video] Buddies vs. Unified: a spook-tacular soccer showdown

Gianna Roberts, Neha Sethi, Liam Boschen, Alyssa Deets, AJ Wedronek, Finley Busch, Illy Mavraj, and Levi Buczkowski
November 5, 2024
This election will decide the 47th president of the United States.

A closer look at the 2024 presidential election

Gianna Roberts and Austyn Hackmann
November 4, 2024
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

Gianna Roberts, Abby Eckert, Neha Sethi, Alyssa Deets, AJ Wedronek, and Juliana Findeis
October 11, 2024
Kamala Harris' media strategy has encouraged internet memes to support her campaign.

Kamala Harris’ brat summer: boosting her presidential bid

Gianna Roberts, Editor-in-chief
September 14, 2024
The senior class of 2025's Homecoming Court posing with their roses. Each nominee opens their rose at the same time, and the two with yellow roses are the winners.

[Photo] Del Val defeats South River, crowns Homecoming Court

Ella Genovese, Managing Editor
October 8, 2024
The football team versing J.P. Stevens at their last home game.

[Photo] Homecoming football game set for Friday

Erin Bate, Reporter
October 3, 2024
Del Val's football team lines up for another play at Youth Night.

[Photo] Del Val celebrates football, cheerleading Youth Night

Ella Genovese, Managing Editor
September 28, 2024
Del Val facing off against J.P. Stevens in a home game on Sept. 20.

[Photo] Is football the most overrated sport?

Sadie Swanson, Reporter
September 28, 2024
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