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Tim Martz, Class of 2026 and a member of the National English Honor Society (NEHS), entered the NEHS Monologue Writing & Performance Creative Challenge and was selected as a top five finisher from hundreds of submissions around the country and judged by evaluators from around the world.  As a result, he was then entered into a further round, which judged winners from each of NEHS's three Creative Challenges for the year. Tim learned in late May that he had been named one of nine Creative Challenge Champions, who demonstrated the strongest creative talent in the fields of poetry writing and performance, monologue writing and performance, and podcasting. 

 by  Isabella Kolb ‘28 Photo Courtesy of Brienna Richelle Photography High school theater comes with dedication, hard work, and responsibility, but community, talent, and passion for theater makes it all worthwhile. The 2025 Spring Musical, Oklahoma! concluded with its final performance on March 30th. A musical about trust, love, courage, and redemption, it has its fair share of catchy tunes like “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” and “Kansas City”. Sitting down with our very own theater director, Gabi Cranga, she shed some insight on the process of assembling the play, challenges, highlights, and benefits.  Q: Why do you think theater is so important to the Delone community? A: “By participating in theater, you’re able to learn how to work together, hold yourself and others accountable, and see what it takes to put a show together. Theater analyzes the whole person in that way.” Q: What was the biggest challenge putting the musical together? A: “It was very large scale, from...

by Peyton Faller '27 On March 6th and 7th, Delone Catholic students were educated on different countries from all seven continents.  Each of the sixteen countries included gave the students a better understanding of the diverse and unique cultures around the world. “It was a wonderful experience,” says one freshman.  “The presentations were very informative,” mentioned a junior.  Ms. Douge and her International Club worked hard to prepare for this event and provided many detailed presentations and fun activities.  Activities included food tasting, crafts, and various sports.  When asking students what stood out the most about their experience, many people told me how vegemite, an Australian food spread, wasn’t their favorite.  Others talked about how Greece’s food was outstanding. “Greece because it is a beautiful country and it has amazing food,” remarked a student. Photo courtesy of the yearbook staff International Day at Delone Catholic was more  ...

Isabella Kolb ‘28  Thinking about your future and what you might want to do can be an overwhelming thought for many students. This March 2025, Delone hosted its very own career day, allowing students to hear from professionals in their respective fields.  From graphic design to nursing, students were able to choose the stations they went to at the end of the day in an online form. To set up this day, alumni, parents, and professionals were sought out and prepared speeches, presentations, and examples to show off their careers.  Through this, students were able to see what education went into these jobs, what work looks like, what salaries would be like, and why to pursue specific careers. For example, those in the cybersecurity station received a packet of information relating to college degrees and further job opportunities from there.  Kaitlyn Synnamon, a freshman, benefited from this, stating she “wants to be a physical therapist, so it was really interesting to h...

by Peyton Faller '27 Delone students were greeted by wagging tails and soft fur on January 28th, the Tuesday of Catholic Schools Week. After service dogs from various breeds entered Delone, not a smile was left upside down. Students learned interesting facts about the dogs and spent time cuddling with them.   “It was very exciting because I didn’t know they were coming,” exclaimed sophomore Grace Grim. Their unexpected arrival delivered delightful smiles and undeniably impacted the room.  Cooper, a golden retriever, was a big hit in the crowd.  With his playful licks and soft fur, he stole the hearts of many. Sophomores David Hoerl and Parker Hohenstein enjoyed learning fun facts about the dogs such as their breeds and how they got their names.  One notable fun fact was about a dog named Linus, a Russian wolfhound, who has a blue blanket just like Linus from Charlie Brown “My favorite is Basil,” sophomore Ava Trout expressed. “She was calm and sweet and sat ther...

 John Gastley, Class of 1959,  a three-sport athlete at Delone Catholic who returned to his alma mater and became a legendary coach and educator.  It was reported in the 1959 edition of Delonews that Gastley received 42 offers to play sports at the collegiate level. T he John Gastley Scholarship Foundation has provided a four-year scholarship to students entering Delone Catholic who excel academically and in service to Church and community every year since 2009 – to date raising more than $260,000.

by Andre Dang '26 The Marching Band at Delone Catholic is a wonderful activity for students in high school and middle school who want to participate in a music program. Its presence is felt first at the Bonfire and afterward at most of Delone’s football games and other exhibitions.  Photo courtesy of Brienna Richelle Photography It is a unique combination of music from different genres and themes, and marching movements. In other words, it is a showcase of audio and visual flair. This is no mere showcase, as there are numerous benefits to be had if one participates in it.  In the band, one will find physical exercise, emotional struggles and joys, and perhaps even spiritual growth.  Drummer Timothy Martz states, “ It’s a lot of work, but it’s really fun.”   If one chooses to play an instrument in the Marching Band, one automatically gains the benefits of playing an instrument, that is, improved coordination of muscles and sharpening of the intellect. There are ...

  By Grace Grim ‘27 The high school adaptation of Thornton Wilder's timeless classic, *Our Town*, graced the stage at Delone Catholic in the fall, and it was a stirring tribute to the simplicity and profundity of everyday life.  Directed by Miss Gabi Cranga, the production skillfully captured the essence of Grover’s Corners, a small town that serves as a microcosm for the human experience. One thing I think added to the production was the lack of props, and the acting required using miming to replace the missing objects. The bare stage allowed the audience to focus on the characters and their interactions, which emphasizes the theme that the beauty of life often lies in its mundane moments. These simple props, or a lack thereof of helped create a sense of familiarity, drawing us closer to the daily lives of the townsfolk.  The students delivered commendable performances, with standout portrayals by Elizebeth Smith as Emily Webb and Aiden Tringali as George Gibbs. Emily’s ...

Kayla Kotulak ‘27 One of the traditions that many schools, along with Delone Catholic, have before homecoming is powderpuff. This is an activity where students from each grade get together and volunteer to play in a football and volleyball tournament-style game to see which grade level comes out on top. The male students who volunteer will play volleyball, while the female students will play football. The games are set up in a tournament style, as there will be rounds where the different grades will play each other, and then the winners of the first round will play each other to decide the victor. The day started with the sophomore and senior boys at the net. They played against each other in a volleyball game, and in the end, while there was good play from both teams, the senior boys beat the sophomore boys by quite a lot.  Then, the freshmen and junior boys played. Just like the sophomore and senior games, it was interesting to watch, but in the end, the junior boys crushed the f...

 by Ella Kuhn '24 Our story begins back in the 1960s, at Delone Catholic High School. Margaret Knox, my grandma, was entering her freshman year at Delone Catholic High School. Margaret came from a family of six siblings where she lived in the neighborhood behind Annunciation church.  In 1961, Dave Knox, my pappy, entered his freshman year at Delone Catholic. Dave also came from a family of six siblings, and they lived in the town of Gettysburg, Pa.  Present-day David and Margaret Knox wear Delone sweaters Photo courtesy of Ella Kuhn During this time, it only cost fifty dollars to attend Delone.  Dave would arrive at school by getting a ride from one of his buddies or by taking one of the four buses that ran from Gettysburg to Delone. On the other hand, Margaret would walk to school because she lived in McSherrystown and you were expected to walk or get a ride because there was no bus available.  Since then cars have become the main way of transportation and ...

by Carolyn Melody '25 Time, balance, and dedication are critical characteristics of a student-athlete. With this in mind, it is a daily challenge for students to manage their academics and athletics. The stakes are further heightened when there is an equine athlete involved. Although equestrian sports are not as traditional as soccer or football for high school students, there are incredible benefits to being a young equestrian. In addition to physically training themselves to reach peak athletic performance, they must also ensure that their equine partner is at their best. High school Junior Mackenzie O’Connor knows firsthand what it takes to be a competitive athlete while balancing her academics, athletics, and social life. Although she is forced to compromise traditional high school experiences, in order to be successful in the ring, she would not trade the opportunity for the world.  Photo courtesy of Mackenzie O'Connor   “It's a really subjective sport and you really c...