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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
Delphi editor, Ella Genovese, donates her blood at the NHS blood donation in the Commons.
National Honor Society blood drive returns to Del Val
Mikie Sherrill as a congresswoman. (Photo via sherrill.house.gov).
Mikie Sherrill elected as governor of New Jersey
Del Val biomedical science students pose with the St. Luke’s team after the cadaver lab. Pictures were not permitted inside the auditorium where the dissection took place. (Photo via Stacy Grady)
A cut above: St. Luke’s, Del Val host hands-on cadaver lab for biomedical students
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."
Brave like Brayden: Community comes together to support local boy battling rare medical condition
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
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
Del Val biomedical science students pose with the St. Luke’s team after the cadaver lab. Pictures were not permitted inside the auditorium where the dissection took place. (Photo via Stacy Grady)
A cut above: St. Luke’s, Del Val host hands-on cadaver lab for biomedical students
The entrance to Halloween Nights, illuminated for Halloween. (Photo via Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary)
Halloween Nights provides evening full of frights at Eastern State Penitentiary
Lu Steele preps the Bull and Serpent stand as customers begin to arrive. The Frenchtown Farmer’s market features a variety of different vendors and artisans.
Fresh food, homemade goods on display at Frenchtown Farmer’s Market
Students come together to read books from the new Spanish collection in the Commons.
Breaking down barriers: new Spanish books support multilingual students
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
At RC theaters in Quakertown, Pennsylvania there is the "Wicked: For Good" poster with decorations that show the witches, the Wicked Witch's hat, and the Yellow Brick Road. Before entering the theater, viewers got in to the excitement of previewing the movie by taking pictures by the display.
Wicked 2 sneak previews changes audience ‘for good’
The poster for "Wicked: For Good" that represents the divide in Glinda and Elphaba's friendship. (Photo via broadwaydirect.com)
Everything to know about ‘Wicked: For Good’
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 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
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’
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
The flyer for “Big Fish,” premiering to the general public on March 7 in Del Val’s auditorium (Photo via Del Val’s Theater Program).
Del Val’s production of ‘Big Fish’ to make waves
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
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
Roan performs her first of three pop-up shows at Forest Hills Stadium, New York.
Chappell Roan rises above challenges for new pop-up tour
Angry Del Val students getting ready to protest the bathroom closures and restrictions.
HUMOR: Del Val boys burn down B-Hall bathroom in protest
Del Val has expanded its education to another planet.
HUMOR: Federal grant allows new Del Val campus on Mars
Students at Del Val enjoying some of Duff’s delicious cookies
HUMOR: The secret behind the school cookies
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
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
A volleyball bag sits in Memorial Hall hoping to add to its 14 clips. The clipping trend has been making waves in the volleyball community. “I think people are so drawn to the trend because it’s fun to make the clips, it’s fun to clip and it’s fun to get clipped,” Abbie Simpson, a volleyball player of 13 years, said.
Get clipped! Clothespins foster connection in club volleyball
Eric Klemmer, Del Val's most recent player to reach 1,000 points, celebrating with his teammates and coaches.
Senior Eric Klemmer hits basketball career milestone
Del Val Terriers warm up before the match.
Wrestling State Semi-Finals
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
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
Antisemitism in the United States, more specifically in New Jersey, has had a dramatic increase over the past several years. Many youth are left feeling unheard and are worried to show pride in their faith.
Living through a warning sign: Jewish teens confront the rise of antisemitism in America
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
Freshman reporter and photographer Tyler Botto is hard at work on his most recent story.
The Oracle: episode four
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Homecoming King nominees, Marcus Gaspari and Vincent Casagrande, cheer on Tye Falkenstein as he realizes he won. Falkenstein and Lilly Rynearson were crowned this year's Homecoming King and Queen.

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

Neha Sethi, Yulissa Jacinto, and Riley Nelson
October 21, 2025
Brayden joins Terrier captains Zach Majewski,

Del Val clashes with Voorhees on Youth Night. Although Del Val fell to the Vikings, Youth Night was a success.

[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
Sophomore wide receiver and linebacker Gabe Miller holding a sledge hammer decked out in blue and gold. Del Val will face off against Voorhees on Sept. 26.

[Photo] Del Val vs. Voorhees: a battle in proximity and pride

Erin Bate, Reporter
September 23, 2025
Junior Brayden Costello carries the ball while shaking off a South Plainfield defender. After a slow start, the Terriers ran and passed the ball all over the field in its shut out of South Plainfield.

[Photo] Del Val football shuts out South Plainfield

Ella Genovese and Finley Busch
September 6, 2025
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