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"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
Online math tutoring is a great option for students whose busy schedules keep them from getting help during the school day.
Online math help with Wolsiefer and Lockett
Student requests the assistance of ChatGPT, a generative AI tool (Holli Haig).
Using vs. abusing artificial intelligence
Tennis Club members removed old athletic equipments from the court to begin the court renovation process (photo via Tracy Miceli)
Tennis Club prepares for court renovations
"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
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
Math teacher Andy Fitz instructing parents about his class structure and curriculum.
Del Val hosts Back-to-School 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
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)”
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
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
Album art for Swift's newest release, "The Tortured Poets Department" (Photo via Republic Records)
Taylor Swift does it again: “The Tortured Poets Department”
The Philadelphia Eagles continue to entertain their fans with a holiday album.
Review: “A Philly Special Christmas”
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
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
Amazon's newest comedy features some familiar faces in some unfamiliar roles. (Photo via Amazon Prime Video)
“Ricky Stanicky”
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
Spell-Phi 12
Spell-Phi 12
Spell-Phi 11
Spell-Phi 11
Spell-Phi 10
Spell-Phi 10
Spell-Phi 9
Spell-Phi 9
Spell-Phi 8
Spell-Phi 8
Spell-Phi 7
Spell-Phi 7
The libero is a position in volleyball that wears a different colored jersey (Photo via Dawn Aycock).
What is a libero?
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
The Terriers celebrate one of their wins earlier this season. (Photo via @delvalfb)
Del Val to take on Abraham Clark
NHL breaking gender barriers
NHL breaking gender barriers
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
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
The senior class of 2025's Homecoming Court posing with their roses. Each nominee opens their rose at the same time, and the two with yellow roses are the winners.
Del Val defeats South River, crowns Homecoming Court
The football team versing J.P. Stevens at their last home game.
Homecoming football game set for Friday
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
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
Labor Day serves as a definitive end to summer and a fresh start for a new school year.
When should students go back to school?
Many students struggled with online classes during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Is virtual school better than in-person school?
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
Anderson Olcott joined by his parents at DVR Wrestling Senior Night.
Wrestler Anderson Olcott accepted to Princeton
Perez took down the competition to win his spot in the Pan American Games (photo via Jaden Perez).
Junior Jaden Perez to represent Puerto Rico in Pan American Games
The libero is a position in volleyball that wears a different colored jersey (Photo via Dawn Aycock).
What is a libero?
The 2024 Terrier Hall of Fame inducts many of Del Val's best athletes.
Terrier Hall of Fame 2024 inductees recognized
Hosts Anthony Fleming, Grady Fransen and Clare Cook relaunched "The Oracle" for the 2024-25 school year.
“The Oracle:” episode one
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
Eagles championships on full display for everyone to see at the Eagles vs. Packers watch party.
Eagles host watch party to kick off the season
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
For episode two, Abby and Taylor sit down to discuss the complexities surrounding the rapidly growing use of AI in society.
Where does it STEM?: episode two
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 held its first, and hopefully not last, Wing Bowl at the winter pep rally. This year's 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 Mangino's 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
The libero is a position in volleyball that wears a different colored jersey (Photo via Dawn Aycock).
What is a libero?
The 2024 Terrier Hall of Fame inducts many of Del Val's best athletes.
Terrier Hall of Fame 2024 inductees recognized
Del Val's football team lines up for another play at Youth Night.
Del Val celebrates football, cheerleading Youth Night
Eagles championships on full display for everyone to see at the Eagles vs. Packers watch party.
Eagles host watch party to kick off the season
Cross Country runners take off at the beginning of the race.
Five schools compete in 2024 Petty Classic
Delaware Valley celebrates a remarkable senior night with an excellent send off.
Slideshow: scenes from boys lacrosse senior night
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Francesco is a sophomore at Del Val.

Francesco Zeppieri, The Delphi Staff

Francesco is a sophomore at Del Val. He plays lacrosse and enjoys writing. He’s originally from Monroe Township in New Jersey and attended Holland Township School for his eighth grade year.

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Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock has inspired a global reaction, including @eme_freethinker's graffiti.

Will Smith vs Chris Rock

Francesco Zeppieri, The Delphi Staff
May 1, 2022
After a long day, the blood drive well surpassed its original goal. The Delphi staff wants to thank everyone who helped organize this year's blood drive and everyone who donated. The next time the Red Cross truck arrives, think about donating either your blood or your time. You can reach them at 1-800-RED CROSS or at redcrossblood.org. Your donation can help save a life.

Slideshow: Del Val blood drive

Francesco Zeppieri, Katie Horn, Deeksha Marri, Jack Hancsin, Amelia Mead, Rebecca Matthews, Veronica Hart, and Peyton Smith
April 17, 2022
Netflix's 'Don't Look Up' is an Oscar-nominated satirical comedy that is worth a watch.

Don’t Look Up: a comedy with meaning

Francesco Zeppieri, The Delphi Staff
April 8, 2022
Fireworks over NYC in 2002.

Do New Year’s Resolutions Work?

Francesco Zeppieri, The Delphi Staff
February 3, 2022
Santa Claus' love for sweets and entering people's homes is reason for concern, according to Francesco Zeppieri.

Why Santa isn’t a good role model for children

Francesco Zeppieri, The Delphi Staff
December 23, 2021
Tap Webb Memorial Field is being updated to a turf field for the 2022 athletic season.

Benefits of turf fields

Francesco Zeppieri, The Delphi Staff
November 18, 2021
Ms. Grady is a science teacher at Del Val.

Getting to Know Ms. Grady

Francesco Zeppieri, The Delphi Staff
October 14, 2021
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