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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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Sadie Swanson

Sadie Swanson, Reporter

Sadie is a senior at Del Val, and this is her fourth year on “The Delphi.” She is planning on going onto major in journalism in college. Sadie loves reading, and her favorite book is “Six of Crows.” In her free time, she likes to hang out with her friends and listen to music.

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What holiday do you think "The Nightmare Before Christmas" most embodies?

‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ is a Halloween movie

Sadie Swanson, Reporter
October 31, 2024
Del Val facing off against J.P. Stevens in a home game on Sept. 20.

Is football the most overrated sport?

Sadie Swanson, Reporter
September 28, 2024
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

Sadie Swanson, Features Editor
May 29, 2024
The first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs are over, and hockey fans are one step closer to the a new champion.

First round Stanley Cup playoffs

Sadie Swanson, Features Editor
May 15, 2024
Del Val senior, Andrew Panicaro, throws Javelin

This was the first home meet since Del Val has gotten their new turf

The track meet started at 4:00

Throwers waiting for their turn

Javelin throwing mid throw

The puck drops this weekend for the Stanley Cup finals.

Looking ahead at the Stanley Cup 2024

Sadie Swanson, Features Editor
April 17, 2024
Does Del Val need to extend its spring break?

Should spring break be longer?

Sadie Swanson, Features Editor
March 28, 2024
The newsboys plan to strike in Del Val's production of "Newsies."

“Newsies:” a review of Del Val’s winter musical

Sadie Swanson, Features Editor
March 18, 2024
Astrology is a science to some and entertainment to others.

Is there science behind astrology?

Sadie Swanson, Features Editor
February 22, 2024
Del Val's girls wrestling team may be brand new, but the girls are all in.

Del Val’s new girls wrestling team

Sadie Swanson, Features Editor
February 7, 2024
Jenkins celebrated her record-breaking season with her fellow senior teammates after the game.

Senior Grace Jenkins breaks school record

Sadie Swanson, Features Editor
December 20, 2023
Students at Del Val do not have access to the school's Wi-Fi on their phones, but why isn't it allowed?

Should Del Val students have Wi-Fi in school?

Sadie Swanson, Sports Editor
October 26, 2023
After a three year hiatus due to the pandemic, Del Val's German exchange program returns Oct. 17.

German exchange program returns to Del Val

Sadie Swanson, Sports Editor
October 16, 2023
Bivona is surrounded by her teammates as she is recognized for her 300 kills.

Junior volleyball star passes another milestone

Sadie Swanson, Sports Editor
September 29, 2023
The Terriers arrival to the field is always one of the highlights of the game.

[Photo] Homecoming Weekend Information

September 28, 2023
Jordan Eberle of the Seattle Kraken

The Stanley Cup playoffs: round 2

Sadie Swanson, Editor
May 24, 2023
The Stanley Cup: Round 1

The Stanley Cup: Round 1

Sadie Swanson, Editor
May 2, 2023
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Your clothing doesn't define who you are, so be 'basic' if you want to.

It’s okay to be ‘basic’

Sadie Swanson, Editor
March 9, 2023
Halloween is the perfect time of year to watch your horror movie collection.

The best movies to watch around Halloween

Sadie Swanson, Editor
October 28, 2022
DV football season underway

DV football season underway

Sadie Swanson, Editor
September 25, 2022
Community leaders, parents, kids, doctors, lawyers, assemble in front of the White House to protest the non-science based policy of segregating LGBTQ children in public schools based on the schools' determination of their gender identity.

Impact of “Don’t Say Gay” bill on LGBTQ+ youth

Sadie Swanson, The Delphi Staff
May 5, 2022
Mr. Lowe traveled the hallways removing the mask signs as the state mask mandates were lifted.

Video: Del Val after Covid

Aiden Snyder, Abigail Bivona, and Sadie Swanson
May 4, 2022
Makers Day at Del Val

Makers Day at Del Val

Sadie Swanson, The Delphi Staff
March 7, 2022
From left: Anna Leong Brophy, Lewis Tan, Patrick Gibson, Jack Wolfe

Shadow and Bone: season 2 casting announcement

Sadie Swanson, The Delphi Staff
March 2, 2022
The 2018 school shooting at Santa Fe High School is just one example of the need for change in gun safety.

Why gun laws need to be better

Sadie Swanson, The Delphi Staff
February 9, 2022
British Literature with Ms. Koep

British Literature with Ms. Koep

Sadie Swanson, The Delphi Staff
December 22, 2021
The Rockefeller Christmas Tree is one of New York City's must-see sites during the holiday season.

Best places to visit during Christmastime

Sadie Swanson and Abigail Bivona
December 16, 2021
Del Val's FIERCE is active in the community helping students learn about life after high school

Del Val’s newest program is “FIERCE”

Avery Fitz and Sadie Swanson
November 16, 2021
Miss Zolton is a beloved science teacher at Del Val.

Ms. Zolton dissects past

Sadie Swanson, The Delphi Staff
November 10, 2021
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