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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
Del Val's German Exchange Program students enjoyed their opportunity to visit the country after hosting exchange students of their own last October (Photo via Ben McPherson).
Del Val heads to Germany
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
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
Do you celebrate Halloween? What traditions do you celebrate to get in the spooky mood?
The origin of Halloween and its traditions
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
That's so true-ly unforgettable: "The Secret of Us (Deluxe)"
That’s so true-ly unforgettable: “The Secret of Us (Deluxe)”
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
Students at Del Val are enjoying Sabrina Carpenter’s new album “Short N’ Sweet.”
Sabrina Carpenter kicks off Short n’ Sweet Tour
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
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”
Album artwork for "Fireworks and Rollerblades." (Photo via Warner Records).
Benson Boone’s new album deserves “fireworks”
The movie poster for “Immaculate,” out in theaters March 22.
Immaculate: a review
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
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
Carlos Chaparro is happy to help Del Val's students and staff from the tech office in C103.
New school year welcomes IT technician Carlos Chaparro
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
Episode 16 of "Behind the Backline"
“Behind the Backline:” episode 16
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As the convention comes to a close, all attendees get together for a group photo at the end of a successful day.

[Photo] Del Val holds Hunterdon County Student Media Convention

Lillyana DeMartino, Ella Genovese, Emma Haig, Ellie Lyons, and Dani Newman
April 30, 2024
Grace Diem is an aspiring film maker whose film highlights a 1987 film made in Frenchtown, NJ.

[Photo] Future film director: Grace Diem

Sara Matthews, Editor-In-Chief
February 9, 2024
Environmental Club is once again hosting its Tree-Plenish event in order to better protect the environment.

[Photo] Environmental Club’s Tree-Plenish event returns

Taylor Negrin, Reporter
January 29, 2024
The musical cast is in rehearsal for its upcoming performances of "Newsies."

[Photo] Del Val’s winter musical “Newsies” is cast

Jocelyn Denné, Reporter
December 19, 2023
Jason Farnsworth is a veteran art teacher at Del Val.

[Photo] Ceramics teacher Jason Farnsworth receives incredible honor

Riley Campbell, Reporter
December 1, 2023
Scott McKinney is excited to be part of the Del Val family.

[Photo] Meet the new Superintendent

September 26, 2022
Swara Modi, right, performing in the lead role of this year's musical, Peter Pan.

[Photo] Podcast: The Oracle episode 4: What does your music mean to you?

Julia Burchill, The Delphi Staff
April 20, 2022
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[Photo] #wearedvrhs TikTok competition winners announced

The Delphi Staff, The Delphi Staff
April 25, 2022
Sylvester, Liskowaski and Marinelli, Del Val's grounds crew, proudly share their Fields of Excellence award with the school.

[Photo] Del Val’s grounds crew wins Fields of Excellence award

Avery Fitz, The Delphi Editor
April 11, 2022
Del Val's 2021 Prom was a return to "normal," but this year's will be maskless.

[Photo] Everything you need to know about the DVRHS 2022 Prom

Julia Burchill, The Delphi Staff
March 23, 2022
Peter Pan (Swara Modi) and the Lost Boys took audiences off to Neverland on Sunday, March 13.

[Photo] Peter Pan: a review

Amelia Mead, The Delphi Editor
March 15, 2022
Rakelle Felder (L) and Baylee Foreman (R) rehearse choreography in 'True Blood Brothers'

[Photo] Del Val theatre program challenges cultural insensitivity in Peter Pan

Julia Burchill, The Delphi Staff
February 8, 2022
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[Photo] Choir Courses with Mr. Noa

Julia Burchill, The Delphi Staff
December 22, 2021
Ms. Severns not only inspires students in her classroom and on the stage, but she also inspires them to support good causes.

[Photo] “I want to inspire people:” Ms. Severns’ story

Deeksha Marri, The Delphi Staff
November 2, 2021
Another vintage photo of the Frenchtown Inn.

[Photo] A ghost hunter’s guide to Hunterdon County

Veronica Hart, The Delphi Staff
October 28, 2021
Mr. Ambs (middle) has also been inducted into Del Val's Performing Arts Hall of Fame.

[Photo] Mr. Ambs: the playwright of his past

Abigail Bivona, The Delphi Staff
October 14, 2021
Mr. Rick Epstein, Del Val Media Center Assistant, researching for his book.

[Photo] Exploring local history with Rick’s Frenchtown Encyclopedia

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
May 19, 2020
Del Val students celebrate at the 2019 Prom, but 2020 will bring a brand new experience.

[Photo] Prom 2020 finds new venue and menu

Kadie McNally, The Delphi Staff
March 3, 2020
Miss. Severus’ festive holiday sweater from last years Ugly Sweater contest.

[Photo] Diversity Club ugly sweater contest

December 17, 2019
Mr. Jensen (right) was honored by Mr. Wright (left) as Teacher of the Year for the 2018-19 school year.

[Photo] Do you really know Mr. Jensen?

Hannah Spinetta, The Delphi Writer
October 30, 2019
English/Theater teacher, Mr. Clint Ambs, is also the host of the Teacher Talent Show.

[Photo] Mr. Ambs: a real life “JANDY”

Jaclyn Smith and Mae Gordon
October 27, 2019
Senior Kyle Reers (left) and Coach Petty (right) hanging cross country plaque with Kyle's new record.

[Photo] Kyle Reers breaks cross country record

Sarah Nerwinski, The Delphi Editor
October 3, 2019
Editors, Maggie Erwin and Isabelle LoSapio, at literary magazine release party

[Photo] Literary Magazine recognized for excellence

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
March 21, 2019
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[Photo] The curious incident of Del Val’s spring play

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor, Class of '21
March 10, 2019
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[Photo] Urinetown: A review

Nicole Hudack, The Delphi Staff, Class of '22
March 3, 2019
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