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The Prom Shop is open to any student who attends Del Val and intends to attend this year's Prom. (image via Debra Billmann)
Del Val to open free prom shop
With the development of the new business program, teacher Joseph Perricone advertised the new features of his classroom and the benefits of his classes.
Del Val hosts annual Course Fair
Spotify users have become skeptical after the release of 2024's Wrapped. They think the music app may have relied too heavily on AI technology, resulting in statistic inaccuracies.
Wrapped up in controversy: users skeptical Spotify’s stats are accurate
For more information about colleges, visit the hallway in front of the counseling office. If you are interested in any of these colleges, speak to your counselors about additional information.
Del Val hosts college panel night
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
Del Val's Gold Rush is one of the most popular matches of the year, and this year is no different. Del Val will face rival North Hunterdon for this year's event. (photo via @dvrwrestling)
Del Val wrestlers going for gold
Spotify users have become skeptical after the release of 2024's Wrapped. They think the music app may have relied too heavily on AI technology, resulting in statistic inaccuracies.
Wrapped up in controversy: users skeptical Spotify’s stats are accurate
This year's theme was "The First Amendment Never Goes Out of Style." (Photo via schooljournalism.org)
‘The First Amendment Never Goes Out of Style” PSA
Mrs. Miceli stands between co-presidents Wyatt Mendolia on the right and Grayson Basile on the left. Ehraaz Tarique is the secretary (not pictured).
Del Val’s Tennis Club: the drive for a team
The Del Val JV football team was united from start to finish, ending the year with an undefeated record.
Delaware Valley JV football finishes undefeated
A local community member donating her blood to help others.
Type A+: Del Val’s National Honors Society hosts fall blood drive
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 arguments arise as people go to see ‘Wicked’. Should singing be allowed, or not? Del Val students side with no, but there are many who disagree.
What is considered proper etiquette in movie theaters?
The album cover of Charli XCX’s newest album, “BRAT,” a cultural phenomenon in 2024. (Photo via Spotify).
Charli XCX and the impact of BRAT
Despite being released thirty-four years ago, Home Alone remains a holiday classic for Del Val students.
Del Val’s favorite Christmas classics
Wicked: a review of part one
Wicked: a review of part one
'The Trilogy Tour:' a journey through Melanie Martinez’s artistic universe
‘The Trilogy Tour:’ a journey through Melanie Martinez’s artistic universe
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 album cover of Charli XCX’s newest album, “BRAT,” a cultural phenomenon in 2024. (Photo via Spotify).
Charli XCX and the impact of BRAT
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)”
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 album cover of Charli XCX’s newest album, “BRAT,” a cultural phenomenon in 2024. (Photo via Spotify).
Charli XCX and the impact of BRAT
Wicked: a review of part one
Wicked: a review of part one
'The Trilogy Tour:' a journey through Melanie Martinez’s artistic universe
‘The Trilogy Tour:’ a journey through Melanie Martinez’s artistic universe
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
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
Kanye West has claimed to be a god, but is he telling the truth?
Kanye is a god
"The Emoji Movie" was wrongfully mocked by viewers and critics.
The Emoji Movie: best movie of all time
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
The Del Val JV football team was united from start to finish, ending the year with an undefeated record.
Delaware Valley JV football finishes undefeated
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
Jaden Perez wrestles Reid Buzby and gets his 100 win.
Del Val’s Gold Rush
Del Val's Gold Rush is one of the most popular matches of the year, and this year is no different. Del Val will face rival North Hunterdon for this year's event. (photo via @dvrwrestling)
Del Val wrestlers going for gold
Players get ready for the national anthem to play.
Boy’s Varsity Basketball home opener
The players get ready to start their home opener.
Live updates: Girls’ Varsity Basketball game
Del Val wrestlers faces off in their home opener.
Live Updates: Boys Varsity Wrestling December 13, 2024
Live Updates: Girls Wrestling Tournament
Live Updates: Girls Wrestling Tournament
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
The U.S.A. is going back to the moon to take space expansion to new heights.
U.S.A. back to the moon
It can be hard to shop for a teen during the holiday season. Del Val students gave you their top five recommendations.
Top five best gifts for teenagers
Many people have conflicting views when in comes to when they should start celebrating the holiday season.
When does the Christmas season start?
Fans waited in long lines to buy Taylor Swift's merch in Miami, but many left empty handed due to poor planning.
Long lines and lost time: “The Eras Tour” merch problem
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?
Jocelyn Denné leads the class in a combination. Dance teacher Heather Fleischman has found her to be a huge help in her new position as a TA for the Introduction to Dance Class. “Her role in the class is to lead exercises, to design exercises and to give corrections,” Fleischman said. “She’s just another teacher. She just happens to be a student.”
From student to mentor: Jocelyn Denné shines as dance class TA
Del Val’s National Honors Society held their annual Holiday Tea for staff members on Dec. 11. Winter activities, such as gingerbread house decorating, were a great opportunity to build community relationships.
NHS Holiday Tea builds staff and student relationships
Vanessa Jacinto pushes students to be the best version of themselves through her Spanish tutoring program.
Vanessa Jacinto boosts classroom success with peer tutoring
Mrs. Miceli stands between co-presidents Wyatt Mendolia on the right and Grayson Basile on the left. Ehraaz Tarique is the secretary (not pictured).
Del Val’s Tennis Club: the drive for a team
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
"The Oracle" is "The Delphi's" original podcast that finds the answers to your most pressing questions.
The Oracle: episode three
Book Yappers celebrates the holidays with a classic Dr. Seuss story from their childhoods.
Book Yappers: ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas’
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
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Emma Haig

Emma Haig, News Editor

Emma Haig is a sophomore at Del Val, and this is her second year writing for ‘The Delphi.” She plays volleyball for the school, as well as for CJVA. In her spare time, she enjoys rewatching “Grey’s Anatomy,“ taking her dog Stewie Bob on walks and spending time at LBI. Before she was a student at Del Val, she attended Kingwood Township School.

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Jocelyn Denné leads the class in a combination. Dance teacher Heather Fleischman has found her to be a huge help in her new position as a TA for the Introduction to Dance Class. “Her role in the class is to lead exercises, to design exercises and to give corrections,” Fleischman said. “She’s just another teacher. She just happens to be a student.”

From student to mentor: Jocelyn Denné shines as dance class TA

Emma Haig, News Editor
January 15, 2025

[Video] ‘The First Amendment Never Goes Out of Style” PSA

Emma Haig, Julia Hirsch, and Abbie Simpson
December 15, 2024
The libero is a position in volleyball that wears a different colored jersey (Photo via Dawn Aycock).

What is a libero?

Emma Haig, News Editor
October 30, 2024
Student requests the assistance of ChatGPT, a generative AI tool.

Using vs. abusing artificial intelligence

Emma Haig, News Editor
October 15, 2024
Erin Dushinka after finishing her first half marathon.

Erin Dushinka races through freshman year

Emma Haig, Social Media Editor
May 3, 2024
The Delphi's supervisor, Brian Smith, opens the convention with an introductory speech.

Del Val holds Hunterdon County Student Media Convention

Lillyana DeMartino, Ella Genovese, Emma Haig, Ellie Lyons, and Dani Newman
April 30, 2024
Del Val’s first clones, Dolly and Dolli.

Biomed Academy not so secretly masters the art of cloning

Emma Haig and Dani Newman
March 31, 2024
Arthur and his crew triumphantly cross the finish line.

“Arthur the King:” a fetching cliché

Emma Haig, Social Media Editor
March 26, 2024
Album art for Billy Joel’s new single “Turn the Lights Back On.”

Piano Man “Turns the Lights Back On”

Emma Haig, Social Media Editor
February 27, 2024
This spring, the SATs will be administered digitally.

SATs go digital

Dani Newman and Emma Haig
February 5, 2024
Del Val will hold Hoops for Hunger as a revival of its old fundraiser, Hoops for Heart.

Del Val to hold Hoops for Hunger fundraiser

Emma Haig, Social Media Editor
January 30, 2024
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[Photo] “The Delphi’s” top 10 stories of 2023

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January 8, 2024
Del Val Freshman struggling during a final exam.

New finals exemption policy divides Del Val community

Emma Haig, Reporter
December 18, 2023
Freshman, Emma Haig exploring the new digital platform for the PSAT, Bluebook.

PSATs go digital on Oct. 11

Emma Haig and Dani Newman
October 5, 2023
This week's Throwback Thursday takes readers back to Oct. 1994.

Throwback Thursday: Oct. 1994

Emma Haig and Dani Newman
September 28, 2023
The Golden Regiment Marching Band brought plenty of excitement to the 2023 pep rally.

[Photo] Homecoming Weekend Information

September 28, 2023
This week's Throwback Thursday takes readers back to Oct. 29, 1999.

Throwback Thursday: Oct. 29, 1999

Emma Haig and Dani Newman
September 21, 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
The Delphi looks back to the start of school in 1987.

Throwback Thursday: Oct. 8, 1987

Emma Haig and Dani Newman
September 14, 2023
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