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Heather O'Rourke inspired young journalists from around the state as she shared her story and answered questions at the GSSPA Fall Conference.
“Persistence is key:” meeting news anchor Heather O’Rourke
Tune in to NBC to watch this year’s Macy’s Day Parade on Thanksgiving morning from 8:30-12:00.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024
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
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
Students at Del Val are planning their trips to go see Linkin Park's world tour. With three local shows, there are plenty of options to see the band in support of its new album.
Linkin Park announces massive ‘From Zero’ world tour
The cast of "Little Women" took the audience on a journey through this classic period piece.
Little Women hits the stage
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
Students at Del Val are planning their trips to go see Linkin Park's world tour. With three local shows, there are plenty of options to see the band in support of its new album.
Linkin Park announces massive ‘From Zero’ world tour
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
The cast of "Little Women" took the audience on a journey through this classic period piece.
Little Women hits the stage
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 cast of "Little Women" took the audience on a journey through this classic period piece.
Little Women hits the stage
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”
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
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
Del Val wrestler at 2023-2024 season sectionals.
Mentality for the mat
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
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
Pumpkin smashes pie contests
Pumpkin smashes pie contests
As Artificial Intelligence becomes more advanced, some are concerned that it could become a threat to humans.
How dangerous is Artificial Intelligence?
Ella, Ellie and Juliana are back with season 2 of "Book Yappers." This year, they kick off with the modern YA classic, "Twilight."
Book Yappers: ‘Twilight’
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
Thanksgiving is celebrated around the world, but how it's celebrated varies based on culture.
Thanksgiving food traditions around the world
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
Ella, Ellie and Juliana are back with season 2 of "Book Yappers." This year, they kick off with the modern YA classic, "Twilight."
Book Yappers: ‘Twilight’
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
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Courtney Higgins

Courtney Higgins, The Delphi Staff

Courtney is a freshman at Delaware Valley Regional High School and is a part of The Delphi staff. She is also involved with Best Buddies and is on the Cheerleading team at Del Val. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family and traveling. This is Courtney’s first year as a part of the staff and she is very excited for the upcoming school year.
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Social Distancing has closed lockers and doors at Del Val, but quality education continues online.

Student’s perspective of distance learning days

Courtney Higgins, The Delphi Staff
March 23, 2020
Your Hoops for Heart Champions

Hoops for Heart raises thousands to fight heart disease

Courtney Higgins, The Delphi Staff
March 4, 2020
Delaware Valley HS Cheerleading at Skylands Conference; 1st place

Why cheerleading is a sport

Courtney Higgins, Abigail Hancsin, Kadie McNally, and Rebecca Matthews
February 3, 2020
When is it "the right time" to decorate for Christmas?

When is it “the right time” to decorate for Christmas?

Courtney Higgins, The Delphi Staff
December 18, 2019
CBD oil, derived from hemp, is proving to have important health benefits

A history of hemp in America

Courtney Higgins, The Delphi Staff
December 16, 2019
Ms. McCarty helped coach the Del Val cheerleaders to a 3rd straight conference championship.

Random questions with Ms.McCarty

Abigail Hancsin and Courtney Higgins
October 31, 2019
The cover of the March 19, 1997 issue of the Del Val Delphi

Throwback Thursday #3: 10/3/19

Courtney Higgins, The Delphi Writer
October 3, 2019
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