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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
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
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?
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
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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Rebecca is a senior at Del Val.

Rebecca Matthews, Editor-in-Chief

Rebecca is a senior at Del Val. This is her third year writing for The Delphi, and this year she is an Editor-in-Chief. She cheers for World Cup Zenith, located in Easton, PA, and is an outfielder on the school’s softball team. She is involved in Key Club, Environmental Club, and Bring Change 2 Mind. In her free time, she enjoys baking and coloring.

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The three finger combo at Raising Canes.

Review: Raising Canes

Rebecca Matthews and Sara Matthews
May 3, 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
The American Red Cross arrived early on Tuesday morning to begin set-up for the blood drive.

Delaware Valley blood drive surpasses donor goal

Rebecca Matthews, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2022
How injuries leave athletes feeling depressed

How injuries leave athletes feeling depressed

Rebecca Matthews, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2022
The mental effects of sports-related injuries

The mental effects of sports-related injuries

Rebecca Matthews, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2022

[Video] Video: Unified Soccer takes the field

Sara Matthews, Rebecca Matthews, and Deeksha Marri
November 23, 2021
The interior of Milk Ice Cream Bar is much like an old ice cream shop.

[Photo] Review: Melt Ice Cream Bar

Sara Matthews, The Delphi Staff
October 29, 2021
Deborah Frank is a current BOE member who represents Kingwood Township.

Debora Frank: Kingwood

Rebecca Matthews, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2021
All of the NHS inductees at the end of the virtual ceremony.

2021 virtual NHS induction

Rebecca Matthews, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2021
The 2021 Homecoming King and Queen were Paul Wood (right) and Grace Johnson (left).

Recap of the homecoming court

Rebecca Matthews, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2021
Del Val reopened its doors to its students for in-person learning on September 1, 2021.

Welcoming back Del Val students

Rebecca Matthews, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2021
Colleges are starting to push forth the vaccine for all in person students. University’s can’t do this for a bundle of reasons.

Why colleges should not require vaccines

Rebecca Matthews, Editor-in-Chief
July 7, 2021
Two of the portraits found throughout Del Val

LGBTQ portraits make appearance at Del Val

Rebecca Matthews, The Delphi Editor
June 15, 2021
Three more of the portraits on loan to Del Val.

[Photo] The real effect of COVID on students’ lives

Molly Boetsch, The Delphi Editor
June 15, 2021
Delaware Valley cheerleading team takes home gold at states

Delaware Valley cheerleading team takes home gold at states

Rebecca Matthews, The Delphi Editor
April 20, 2021
Here is a picture of some high school level athletes. They aren’t paid now, and they shouldn’t be paid later on in their career.

Why college athletes shouldn’t be paid

Rebecca Matthews, The Delphi Editor
March 19, 2021
Should college athletes get paid?

Should college athletes get paid?

Rebecca Matthews, The Delphi Editor
March 19, 2021
The Weeknd performing in 2015.

A socially distant half time show

Rebecca Matthews, The Delphi Editor
February 17, 2021
Interior of Brownstone Pancake Factory

Brownstone Pancake Factory: A Review

Rebecca Matthews, The Delphi Staff
February 17, 2021
Bryan Kessie is a senior at Del Val.

Kessie wins big in New Jersey Thespian Festival

Rebecca Matthews, The Delphi Editor
January 20, 2021
English/Theater teacher, Mr. Clint Ambs, is also the host of the Teacher Talent Show.

Mr Ambs: Theatre to a whole new level

Rebecca Matthews, The Delphi Editor
January 20, 2021
Jessica Severns is an English teacher at Del Val

Working: The Musical; A look at the 2021 musical and director

Rebecca Matthews, The Delphi Editor
January 12, 2021
Varsity Spirit logo.

Virtual cheerleading: competing in 2020-21

Rebecca Matthews, The Delphi Editor
December 18, 2020
Picture of Zach Sobiech (Fin Argus) and Sammy (Sabrina Carpenter).

Clouds: The emotional factors

Rebecca Matthews, The Delphi Editor
December 1, 2020
NJ Governor Phil Murphy's 10/29 tweet about safe Halloween celebrating protocols

Halloween 2020: once in a blue moon

Rebecca Matthews, The Delphi Editor
October 29, 2020
Despite not being at President's Hall, Del Val students can now earn college credit through Seton Hall University and Raritan Valley Community College while in high school

Dual enrollment questions answered

Rebecca Matthews, The Delphi Editor
October 2, 2020
DVTV and The Delphi are hosting its first every Stay @ Home Showcase

Del Val Quaran-Talent Show!

Rebecca Matthews, The Delphi Staff
May 19, 2020
The DV Cheerleading Squad at the 2020 Nationals competition in Florida

Is cheerleading canceled?

Rebecca Matthews, The Delphi Staff
April 5, 2020
Former Vice President, Joe Biden, won Super Tuesday in 2020.

Biden wins Super Tuesday

Rebecca Matthews, The Delphi Staff
March 24, 2020
The DV Cheerleading Squad at the 2020 Nationals competition in Florida

Netflix’s “Cheer:” the realities of life as a cheerleader

Rebecca Matthews, The Delphi Writer
March 3, 2020
The dangers of concussions

The dangers of concussions

Rebecca Matthews, The Delphi Writer
February 14, 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
While phobias take many forms, plenty of people are terrified of spiders.

Weird phobias at Del Val

Rebecca Matthews, The Delphi Writer
February 3, 2020
The Delphi takes to TikTok

[Video] The Delphi takes to TikTok

Cori Raike and Rebecca Matthews
January 8, 2020
The Del Val Cheerleading Squad celebrates its 3rd consecutive Skyland Conference Valley Championship

Update on the cheer team

Rebecca Matthews, The Delphi Staff
November 15, 2019
Mrs. Ezzard is an important member of Del Val's Science Department

Ezzard explains her teaching (and her emoji shrine)

Rebecca Matthews, The Delphi Writer
November 2, 2019
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