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Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis signed a bill which bans children under the age of 14 to create accounts for and use social media. This will go into effect Jan. 1, 2025.
Florida signs bill to ban children from social media
Students posing for a group photo on one of the penitentiarys staircases.
Del Val goes to jail
NHS blood drive occupied most of the Hutch gym to accommodate the number of donors.
Spring blood drive saves up to 140 lives
Del Val students have the opportunity to de-stress for an hour with therapy dogs.
Therapy dogs at Del Val
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
Teacher, Ryan Murphy, teaching his Computer Science class.
Ryan Murphy: Del Val’s teacher of the year
Del Val students have the opportunity to de-stress for an hour with therapy dogs.
Therapy dogs at Del Val
Melamud has been working towards this achievement for 6 years. She will be bringing her dog, Fyfe, with her to the competition. (Photo via Farah Melamud)
Del Val student qualifies for USA Worlds agility team
With prom quickly approaching, make sure you’ve purchased your tickets!
Everything to know about Prom 2024
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
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
The puck drops this weekend for the Stanley Cup finals.
Looking ahead at the Stanley Cup 2024
Melamud has been working towards this achievement for 6 years. She will be bringing her dog, Fyfe, with her to the competition. (Photo via Farah Melamud)
Del Val student qualifies for USA Worlds agility team
Del Vals 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 Vals three cheerleading seniors pictured in their uniforms.
Cheerleading seniors end final season
Meadow Testa during a Del Val game, ready to receive the ball.
Meadow Testa breaks Del Val girls lacrosse record as a freshman
The Del Val Volleyball team holding sectional trophy after its victory.
Del Val volleyball comes out on top again
Del Val will take the field to challenge the North Plainfield Canucks tonight at 6 p.m.
North Plainfield football game to be played in Bridgewater
Del Val fought hard to beat Hillside, but missed opportunities kept points off of the board.
Bad luck follows Del Val on Friday the 13th
The puck drops this weekend for the Stanley Cup finals.
Looking ahead at the Stanley Cup 2024
Del Vals 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
Amazons newest comedy features some familiar faces in some unfamiliar roles. (Photo via Amazon Prime Video)
“Ricky Stanicky”
Photo from the release of the Porsche at Weather Tech Raceway CA
Porsche releases all electric Taycan Turbo GT
Percy Jackson and the Olympians review
“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” review
Arthur and his crew triumphantly cross the finish line.
“Arthur the King:” a fetching cliché
The poster for “Kung Fu Panda 4,” out in theaters on March 8.
“Kung Fu Panda 4” releases in theaters
The Philadelphia Eagles continue to entertain their fans with a holiday album.
Review: “A Philly Special Christmas”
Photo of Taylor Swifts new album cover “1989 (Taylor’s Version)”
“1989 (Taylor’s Version)” Review
Swifts Eras Tour performance at MetLife stadium put her music catalogue on full display for her fans.
What is “Taylor’s Version?”
The New Jersey All-State Chorus is made up of over one hundred of the most talented vocalists in the State, four of which were Del Val students.
Del Val students accepted into the NJMEA All-State Chorus
Midnights is Taylor Swifts most recent Billboard success.
Two takes on Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’
The newsboys plan to strike in Del Vals production of Newsies.
“Newsies:” a review of Del Val’s winter musical
Fortunately, no fire extinguishers were necessary after alarms cleared the building during Saturdays performance of Newsies.
“Newsies” evacuate during Saturday night’s performance
The musical cast is in rehearsal for its upcoming performances of Newsies.
Del Val’s winter musical “Newsies” is cast
Chaos ensues after Inspector Carter messes up while dusting for finger prints
Del Val’s performance of “The Play That Goes Wrong” goes right
The Play that Goes Wrong will take the stage as Del Vals fall play.
Fall play preparation underway
Amazons newest comedy features some familiar faces in some unfamiliar roles. (Photo via Amazon Prime Video)
“Ricky Stanicky”
Photo from the release of the Porsche at Weather Tech Raceway CA
Porsche releases all electric Taycan Turbo GT
Percy Jackson and the Olympians review
“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” review
The poster for “Kung Fu Panda 4,” out in theaters on March 8.
“Kung Fu Panda 4” releases in theaters
The newsboys plan to strike in Del Vals production of Newsies.
“Newsies:” a review of Del Val’s winter musical
Del Vals teachers will be squaring up in a charity boxing match to raise money for Smiths 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
Is banning TikTok beneficial?
Is banning TikTok beneficial?
Many colleges remain test-optional, however some are beginning to change this policy. It brings about many questions, one being if this change is necessary.
Why are top colleges reinstating SAT/ACT requirements?
Does Del Val need to extend its spring break?
Should spring break be longer?
Setting the ball is one of the most difficult skills a volleyball player can master.
New NCAA volleyball double rule
Has the increase in internet usage over the past decades decreased human interaction?
Has the internet isolated us?
Teacher, Ryan Murphy, teaching his Computer Science class.
Ryan Murphy: Del Val’s teacher of the year
Denvir hopes to follow in his siblings footsteps on the Del Val basketball team. (photo via Tommy Denvir)
Freshmen Feature: Tommy Denvir
Vincent Rainey is seen as an up-and-coming wrestler by the coaching staff.
Freshman Vincent Rainey starts career as Terrier wrestler
Sara Matthews smiling with a bouquet of flowers after making the All State cheer team.
Sara Matthews earns spot on All-State team
Bontempos hard work on the court has earned him the respect of the team and his coach.
Freshman Feature: Amel Bontempo
Students posing for a group photo on one of the penitentiarys staircases.
Del Val goes to jail
Reporter Meredith Levy sits down with Mr. Kluska to discuss politics.
“Distorted Perceptions of Politics” podcast
Behind the Backline is back with a rebranded look and sound.
“Behind the Backline:” episode 15
What is it that makes murderers rise to celebrity status? Reilly and Keyona investigate this issue with Molly Esposito.
“The Feed” episode four
Hosts Ella Genovese and Ellie Lyons discuss the timeless Jane Austen novel “Pride and Prejudice.
“Book Yappers:” episode three
Reporter Meredith Levy sits down with Mr. Kluska to discuss politics.
“Distorted Perceptions of Politics” podcast
Behind the Backline is back with a rebranded look and sound.
“Behind the Backline:” episode 15
What is it that makes murderers rise to celebrity status? Reilly and Keyona investigate this issue with Molly Esposito.
“The Feed” episode four
Hosts Ella Genovese and Ellie Lyons discuss the timeless Jane Austen novel “Pride and Prejudice.
“Book Yappers:” episode three
Abby Eckert and Taylor Negrins new podcast investigates various topics in the STEM field.
“Where Does It Stem?”
Del Val held its first, and hopefully not last, Wing Bowl at the winter pep rally. This years pep rally saw Tuffy replaced by a giant chicken in honor of the first annual Wing Bowl competition.
Del Val hosts first Wing Bowl ahead of Gold Rush
The senior class stood strong against the sophomores in the first round of the tournament.
Holiday volleyball tournament fires up Del Val community
NHS volunteers stand in front of the Red Cross transportation truck.
Del Val’s NHS blood drive: saving lives
Michael Manginos paintings are currently on display at the ArtYard in Frenchtown, N.J.
Michael Mangino debuts exhibit at ArtYard
The Delphi takes to TikTok
The Delphi takes to TikTok
Students posing for a group photo on one of the penitentiarys staircases.
Del Val goes to jail
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
Senior Anderson Olcott helped to lead the Terriers to victory over Watchung Hills on Senior Night in the Hutch.
Del Val Wrestling Senior Night ends in victory
NHS volunteers stand in front of the Red Cross transportation truck.
Del Val’s NHS blood drive: saving lives
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Sara Matthews

Sara Matthews, Editor-in-chief

Sara is a senior at Del Val who is involved in the National Honor Society, Key Club and Del Val cheerleading. Sara hopes to continue winning contests and awards with "The Delphi" as this is her final year with the school paper. This is her third year writing for "The Delphi," where she hopes to better the paper as best she can before her high school career is over.

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Del Val students have the opportunity to de-stress for an hour with therapy dogs.

Therapy dogs at Del Val

Sara Matthews, Editor-in-chief
April 12, 2024

[Video] PODCAST: Why we need more school

Erin Bate, Keyona Winstead, Reilly Botto, and Sara Matthews
April 1, 2024
NHS blood drive occupied most of the Hutch gym to accommodate the number of donors.

[Photo] Spring blood drive saves up to 140 lives

Riley Campbell and Erin Bate
April 15, 2024
Keep an eye out for posters on the upcoming blood drive.

2024 Spring Blood Drive

Sara Matthews, Editor-in-chief
March 7, 2024
Del Val Cheerleading finished in third place at Finals in Orlando, Florida.

Slideshow: Del Val Cheerleading Nationals

Sara Matthews and Erin Bate
February 28, 2024
Grace Diem is an aspiring film maker whose film highlights a 1987 film made in Frenchtown, NJ.

Future film director: Grace Diem

Sara Matthews, Editor-In-Chief
February 9, 2024
Del Val Cheer competing at Nationals in 2023.

[Photo] What is competitive cheerleading?

Erin Bate, Reporter
January 31, 2024
Sport and Spirit Clubs Wing Bowl is not only a pep rally activity, but it is also a fundraiser for the local food bank.

Wing Bowl fundraiser begins Friday

Sara Matthews, Editor-in-chief
January 4, 2024
The Delphi Editor-In-Chief Sara Matthews and Reporter Riley Campbell debate whether real or fake Christmas trees are the better option this Christmas.

Christmas tree debate: real or fake?

Sara Matthews and Riley Campbell
December 19, 2023
Sara Matthews and Erin Bate debate which pie is the best for Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving dessert debate

Sara Matthews and Erin Bate
November 22, 2023
The Terriers made a statement win over Hopewell Valley which helped take them into the playoff tournament.

[Photo] Del Val volleyball comes out on top again

Dani Newman, Social Media Editor
November 20, 2023

[Video] Del Val’s NHS blood drive: saving lives

Juliana Findeis, Editor
November 17, 2023
Editor-in-chief Sara Matthews and her family attend Garlic Fest annually.

20th anniversary of Easton Garlic Fest

Sara Matthews, Editor-in- chief
October 13, 2023
Del Val AP Environmental Science students conduct a phosphorus test to determine nutrient levels at Lockatong Creek in Kingwood, New Jersey. (Photo via Stacy Grady)

Climate change: effects on the world

Sara Matthews, Editor-in-chief
September 29, 2023
Principal Mr. Kays opened the event by rallying the pep rally crowd to support their teams before the relay races began.

Del Val Pep Rally 2023

Sara Matthews, Dani Newman, Riley Campbell, Veronica Hart, Emma Haig, and Erin Bate
September 19, 2023
Esposito is the first Del Val teacher to win this VFW award.

English teacher Esposito wins state VFW award

Sara Matthews, Media Editor
May 11, 2023

[Video] The Commons brings media center to modern day

Sara Matthews, Multimedia Editor
March 24, 2023

[Video] Michael Mangino debuts exhibit at ArtYard

Sara Matthews, Multimedia Editor
March 21, 2023
The first annual Hunterdon County Student Media Day was a resounding success, hosting over 70 students and 13 guest speakers.

Hunterdon County Student Media Day a resounding success

Sara Matthews, Multimedia Editor
March 15, 2023
Del Val cheer had an amazing Florida trip, and cant wait to be back home! Heading home back to New Jersey was difficult to leave the warm weather behind.

Del Val cheers at finals in Florida

Sara Matthews, Multimedia Editor
February 16, 2023
Del Val put out a great day one performance with zero deductions! Day one was prelims, where Del Val’s main goal was to move on to the semifinals.

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Before semi-finals, the team wanted to make sure they were fully prepared. They practiced twice before hand, and still had time to relax at the hotel.

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[Video] Del Val shows school spirit in 2022

Sara Matthews, Multimedia Editor
November 5, 2022
Game 3 of the World Series saw the Phillies shut out the Astros at Citizens Bank Park.

World Series so far: Phillies vs. Astros

Sara Matthews, Media Editor
November 3, 2022
Ellen Gordon is running to represent Milford Borough on the Del Val BOE.

Ellen Gordon: Milford Borough

Sara Matthews, Media Editor
November 1, 2022
Del Vals 2022 Homecoming Court posed for cameras before the game.

Homecoming king and queen announced

Sara Matthews, Multimedia Editor
October 8, 2022
Scott McKinney is excited to be part of the Del Val family.

Meet the new Superintendent

Sara Matthews, Multimedia Editor
September 26, 2022
The poster for CODA

Review: CODA

Sara Matthews, The Delphi Staff
May 5, 2022
The three finger combo at Raising Canes.

Review: Raising Canes

Rebecca Matthews and Sara Matthews
May 3, 2022

[Video] Video: Del Val’s 2022 Blood Drive

Sara Matthews, The Delphi Staff
April 22, 2022
Dozens of students visited The Delphis Student Press Freedom Day event.

Student Press Freedom Day

Sara Matthews, The Delphi Staff
March 23, 2022
Chocolate is the perfect Valentines Day gift.

Chocolate: the perfect Valentine’s Day gift

Sara Matthews, The Delphi Staff
February 14, 2022
American Girl releases its first Chinese-American doll in 2022: Corinne Tan.

American Girl releases Chinese-American doll for 2022

Sara Matthews, The Delphi Staff
January 24, 2022
Santa Claus inspires positive behaviors in children year round, according to Sara Matthews.

Why Santa is a good role model for children:

Sara Matthews, The Delphi Staff
December 23, 2021

[Video] Video: Unified Soccer takes the field

Sara Matthews, Rebecca Matthews, and Deeksha Marri
November 23, 2021
Mr. DePaolo is not only a History teacher, but he is also the varsity boys basketball coach.

The history of Mr. DePaolo

Sara Matthews, The Delphi Staff
November 3, 2021
The interior of Milk Ice Cream Bar is much like an old ice cream shop.

Review: Melt Ice Cream Bar

Sara Matthews, The Delphi Staff
October 29, 2021
The Delaware Valley Regional High School Board of Education has 4 seats available on Nov. 2.

Meet the 2021 Board of Education candidates

Sara Matthews and Peyton Smith
October 28, 2021
Go onto the Del Val website and get your tickets soon!

Homecoming is right around the corner!

Sara Matthews, The Delphi Staff
September 30, 2021
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