v [email protected] November 6, 2020 Volume XIX - Issue 2 Senior Halloween: Page 2 el Delaware Valleyware High School - Milford, Pa. Opinions 4 Community NewsD 13 World News 14 Arts & Literature 15 EntertainmentA 16 Science & Technology 17 Sports 18 Memories that will last a lifetime: Remembering Anthony Peña “My favorite memories with him 2003-2020 [Anthony] are all of them. I spent BY MADDY FEDUN forever be in the hearts of those who cared for him. he every day with Anthony, and I Science & Technology Editor loved. “He was a brother to me,” said freshman Mia Jean- wouldn’t have it any other way. But Anthony Peña, a senior at Delaware Valley, was a Francois. I have to say overall my favorites beloved son, brother and friend. On Oct.10, Anthony Since Anthony’s passing, family and students have are the ones with his family. His and his sister Melania were involved in a motor organized fundraisers and memorials to honor the life he family became mine from the vehicle accident that tragically killed Anthony. led. On Oct. 14, grieving friends and family gathered in day I met them, and it will Although Melania was seriously injured in the the school parking lot to release balloons in his memory. Collages of photos and candles were displayed as friends always be that way.” accident, she is now in stable condition. Students and staff have come together to received the balloons that they eventually released in the -Junior Tatyanna Baldassari honor the life well lived by Anthony. air. “With his amazing smile and A GoFundMe account was made to raise money “During freshman year, we played positive vibes he could brighten up for the Peña family. The account raised an astonishing Fortnite all night together and anyone’s day. He was trying to live $36,305 with 515 donors, 2,000 shares and 519 finally got our first wins. We his best life and as a senior he got followers. were so happy, and it created his first job and car. He was raised Rest in peace Anthony and thank you for all with lots of love and that is what the cherished memories. Your life will always be a bond between us over the he gave back. He was an angel remembered. Hug your years.” the day he was born, and I didn’t family and friends -Senior John Russo even know it,” Heide Gomez, tighter because Anthony’s mom, said. tomorrow “One time we got into an Anthony was pure. is not guaranteed. argument in the car so I told He always did his best to put smiles on the faces of him to pull over so we could people who needed it and fight, and he actually pulled never failed to make others over.” laugh. His kind heart and -Freshman Mia ability to tell the truth made Jean-Francois him especially unique. “Anthony was genuine. The way “Every morning, Anthony he carried himself was different from would throw Ingulli’s ball everyone else. His personality was down to earth, and he always stayed at me.” happy,” said senior Josh Joseph. -Senior Jordyn Driesse Anthony’s life impacted the Compiled by Madison Kelly lives around him, and he will Please keep the Peña family in your thoughts during this difficult time. Page 2 Del.Aware - November 6, 2020 School News Seniors bring Halloween to school BY KYLA STEAD Staff Writer On Oct. 30, seniors and staff were allowed to come to school dressed up in costumes, as it was the last day before the Halloween weekend. For many years, seniors have continued this tradition of attending school dressed up. A variety of different costumes were worn while still following dress code Kyla Stead/Del.Aware Kyla Stead/Del.Aware and safety measures by wearing masks. Some students Seniors Jolie Fraggetta, Abigail Many seniors participated in wore costumes based on movies or shows, while other Heisey and Olvia O’Grady strike a group costumes such as the students went with more chilling or comedic ideas. pose in their costumes. Scooby Doo gang. Senior Mikayla Krisanda Senior Mikayla Kyla Stead/Del.Aware Kyla Stead/Del.Aware Seniors dress up in a variety of Many seniors wore matching costumes costumes such as astronauts. such as Smurfs. Seniors Mark Cavallaro and Skylar Molnar Seniors Cavallaro Mark Students pick royalty Students, advisers video despite restrictions virtual club fair BY ADRIENNE Cosentino was BY EMILY HEROLD club poster is a QR code that will link GORDON grateful to provide News Editor students to the presentation or video Entertainment Co- a Homecoming made by the advisers. These links can Editor experience amidst the On Oct. 19, the annual club fair was also be found under the co-curricular pandemic. shown to the students. Due to current page on the high school website. On Oct. 23, seniors “We were very restrictions, it looked very different In case students missed the video, Cayden Bell and Sam excited to be able to from past years and the club fair video can be found on the Hurley were crowned provide any experience was instead shown high school website, Homecoming King and tied to Homecoming online. “It is really important to and it was also Queen, respectively. to our students in the The video,get students involved.” posted on the high Traditionally, the fall-- to try to keep which teachers -Mrs. Heather Santarelli schools’ different Homecoming dance is as much normalcy were asked to show social media held on the same day; as possible,” Dr. in homeroom, accounts. however, this year the Cosentino said. She featured a slideshow encasing each club “It is really important to get school aims to hold the finishes with, “I’m offered in the high school. Advisers students involved. That’s the whole dance during the spring thrilled we were able were then asked to make a quick idea of presenting the club fair so that to crown a king and presentation or video that explained the all students know what the high school when it is more likely Maddy Fedun/Del.Aware queen and have the club in more detail. has to offer,” said freshman assistant for restrictions to be Seniors Cayden Bell and lifted. traditional ceremony There are bulletin boards on both principal Mrs. Heather Santarelli. Sam Hurley were crowned High school at halftime of the the 9/10 and 11/12 sides of the school principal Dr. Nicole king and queen on Oct. 23. football game.” featuring all the clubs. Attached to each Del.Aware - November 6, 2020 Page 3 School News Warriors show school spirit BY ADRIENNE GORDON Entertainment Co-Editor Throughout the week of Oct. 19, students and teachers participated in Spirit Week. The themes were Meme Monday, Twin Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, Luke Ruggiero/Del.Aware Time Travel Thursday and Spirit Friday. During the Teachers Ms. Lindsay Baker, week, freshman, sophomore, junior and senior classes Mrs. Laurie Osczepinski, Mrs. participated by dressing up Madison Kelly/Del.Aware Leslie Lordi and Miss Mikeala for each day. At the end of Sophomores Kailyn Wood Smith show off their wackiest the week, the sophomore class and Kylie Grunwald wear attire. Sophomore Olivia Coelho won 5-0 over the freshman, red for Spirit Friday on and the senior class won 4-1 Oct. 23. over the junior class. Seniors Hunter Sickler and Kyle Cottone Senior Kristen Henry and Sophomore Sage Henry Attention juniors and seniors! Parking pass forms need to be turned in as soon as possible to Officer Moglia in the 9/10 office. If parking passes are not displayed, cars will be towed. Passes for seniors are $25 and ones for juniors are $50. Inquiring Photographer “WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD ON THANKSGIVING?” Guidance Corner COMPILED BY KAILA DUNN SENIORS • Do your best on the SAT/ACT • Start college applications for early admissions • Each month search and apply for available scholarships JUNIORS “Turkey” “Mashed Potatoes” “Stuffing” • Talk to your guidance counselor about what Henry Goginsky Emily Festa Jose Flores the best choices are for your future Class of 2024 Class of 2021 Class of 2022 • Keep up with your school work • Take practice courses for the SAT/ACT; Khan Academy, College Board and Princeton Review are a few popular options • Get involved with after school and community activities Compiled by Reilly Ziolkowski “Pumpkin Pie” “Roasted Chestnuts” “Turkey” Nur Araj Matt Mauro Ms. Elizabeth Katz Class of 2023 Class of 2022 Page 4 Del.Aware - November 6, 2020 Opinions Let your opinions Welcome to the be heard Del.Aware BY JOLIE FRAGGETTA BY VICTORIA HOFFMANN Opinions Editor Editor in Chief Dear students and staff of Delaware Valley, my name is Jolie Fraggetta and this Dear students and staff, welcome to the Del.Aware. My name is Victoria year I am taking over the position of Opinions Editor for the Del.Aware Newspaper. Hoffmann, and I am honored to be Editor-in-Chief of the Del.Aware. This year’s The Opinions page is a place where students can express their point of view on staff is composed of 21 talented and dedicated students who strive to create and just about anything. Students can write articles on topics they are passionate about publish clever and imaginative issues. or make art such as editorial cartoons. Our paper is composed of seven sections, all with precise, significant and This year I want to make sure every student has an opportunity to make accurate news. You may find coverage on the election, find out about new discoveries their voice heard. Any student who would like to write or make art in science or an article about a new teacher you may have for class.