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Inklings
Senior Emily Gudenkauf singing Santa Baby at the holiday assembly.
Working Towards Childhood Dream
Senior Amelia Schnieders is a director on the American Junior Aberdeen Nationals Board.
Amelia Schnieders Helps Plan Junior Nationals
Volunteering for High Five Friday, Caleb Stocks (12), Ryan Hilby (12), and Saul Barron (12) spread positivity.
From High Fives to Big Smiles: How West Delaware is Boosting School Spirit
Christian Timmerman (12) and Joshua Sleper (9) announce the rules of the game to the student body.
Students Enjoy Holiday Assembly Before Break
Students enjoy many contemporary novels.
Words to Live By
Volunteering for High Five Friday, Caleb Stocks (12), Ryan Hilby (12), and Saul Barron (12) spread positivity.
From High Fives to Big Smiles: How West Delaware is Boosting School Spirit
Working in free time, senior Josie McMahon is ready to present her slideshow.
Working to Boost Career Preparation
Junior Aiden Wulfekuhle signs his letter of intent with Henderson Products. With Wulfekuhle is Thomas Kenny, left, welding engineer at Henderson Products, and Holly Stiefel, right, Henderson Products human resources manager.
Classroom to Career
Stock Smart
Stock Smart
American Government students Harley Giellis-Goodman (12), Aarebella Haynes (12), Gwenith Pasker (12), Hannah Palmershein (12), Shelby Waterhouse (12), and Olivia Halverson (12) pose inside the clock tower on their visit to the Delaware County Courthouse.
Government Classes Tour Courthouse
Defending, Lena Petlon (11) and Vedah Langel (11) team up against a Maquoketa Valley player on Nov. 22.
Varsity Sweep
The Hawks celebrate after Brooke Krogmann (12) scores the winning point over Davenport Assumption in the quarterfinals.
Volleyball Makes Semifinal State Appearance
On Thursday, juniors Emma Schmidt and Lauren LeClere strive to block the ball. LeClere led West Delaware with seven blocks.
Hawks Win Semi-Finals
Brynn Kartman (10) leads a pack at the Hawk's home meet. Kartman placed 20th with a time of 20:31.46
Kartman Punches her Second Ticket
On Tuesday night, junior Lauren LeClere aims to hit the ball during the varsity match against Marion. LeClere accumulated 10 kills that night, helping the Hawks win 3-1.
On a Roll
Students' Secret Likes or Dislikes
Students’ Secret Likes or Dislikes
Seniors Ava Bockenstedt, Izzy Schmitz, Emma Hogan, Taylor Domeyer, Kyndall Nelson, Mia Hodson, and Luca Smith throw confetti before the first varsity football game of the season.
The Ghost of Our School Spirit
The Iowa legislature's bill to have all students in public school sing the national anthem each day is to be proposed later today.
The National Anthem: To Sing Or Not To Sing?
Keevan Hauschild (12) uses AI to create a sample of computer code. This highlights one of many uses for AI.
Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?
Do You Decorate The Back of Your Christmas Tree?
Do You Decorate The Back of Your Christmas Tree?
Senior Emily Gudenkauf singing Santa Baby at the holiday assembly.
Working Towards Childhood Dream
Students enjoy many contemporary novels.
Words to Live By
On Nov. 15, A group of thespians gather in the UNI auditorium to watch “Zombie Prom.” with other theater troupes. Front Row: Claire Manson (12), Jeanne Bargette (9), Makayla Seeley (10), Baylea Hutchinson (10); Back Row: Jennifer Lamb, Tina Ostrander, Eli Shipley (10), Kaidyn Robbins (9), Keizel Rivera (10), Sophia Hegland (11).
Thespians Go to Festival
Bringing Characters to Life Through Costumes
Bringing Characters to Life Through Costumes
At the end of Act I, Wes Duggan (11) leads the Sycamore family in prayer. Left to right: Erin Wegmann, Trent Menard, Wes Duggan, Keevan Hauschild, Liz Sleper, Grace Sleper, Christian Timmerman, Evan Kartman, and Caleb Stocks.
You Can’t Take It With You
Mia Moreno (12) portions out the M&M's in a measuring cup.
Down Syndrome Doesn’t Define Her
Fighting Mental Health With Yoga
Fighting Mental Health With Yoga
Senior Hallie Knutson shows off one of her many paintings.
Hallie Knutson Paints a Plan For Her Future
Technology specialist Gary Lubben prepares to launch a toilet paper roll in a game of TP Dodgeball during the Homecoming Olympics last fall.
Where’s Gary Lubben?
After many years of collecting rocks, Shae Loecke's collection display slowly increases in size.
Shae Loecke Rocks
The cast of WDHA Radio performs their final scene.
WDHA Radio Takes Center Stage
Zach Wenger looks ahead during the state cross country meet, finishing the race with a 20:33.
Boredom Fuels Success
As a member of the panel, senior welding apprentice R.J. Helmrichs answers a question at the Work-based Learning Tour held at Henderson Products on Monday, Sept. 11.
Work Based Learning Tour
Memphis Voelker (9) grins as he walks up Lost Beach on Lake Delhi.
Shredding Through Summer
The Hawk's pose with their trophy and banner after claiming their fourth state title.
The Perfect Ending to Four State Titles
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Volunteering for High Five Friday, Caleb Stocks (12), Ryan Hilby (12), and Saul Barron (12) spread positivity.
From High Fives to Big Smiles: How West Delaware is Boosting School Spirit
Kennedy Loesche, Staff • January 13, 2025

Imagine walking into school and being greeted with high fives, smiles, and encouraging words from high school students—your role models.  For...

Working in free time, senior Josie McMahon is ready to present her slideshow.
Working to Boost Career Preparation
Andrea Kann, Staff • December 10, 2024
Junior Aiden Wulfekuhle signs his letter of intent with Henderson Products. With Wulfekuhle is Thomas Kenny, left, welding engineer at Henderson Products, and Holly Stiefel, right, Henderson Products human resources manager.
Classroom to Career
Ava Pettlon, Staff • December 3, 2024
Stock Smart
Stock Smart
Baylea Hutchinson, Staff • December 1, 2024
Sports
Defending, Lena Petlon (11) and Vedah Langel (11) team up against a Maquoketa Valley player on Nov. 22.
Varsity Sweep
Anna Sickels, Staff • November 25, 2024
The Hawks celebrate after Brooke Krogmann (12) scores the winning point over Davenport Assumption in the quarterfinals.
Volleyball Makes Semifinal State Appearance
Andrea Kann, Staff • November 7, 2024
On Thursday, juniors Emma Schmidt and Lauren LeClere strive to block the ball. LeClere led West Delaware with seven blocks.
Hawks Win Semi-Finals
Ava Pettlon, Staff • October 28, 2024
Student Life
Senior Emily Gudenkauf singing Santa Baby at the holiday assembly.
Working Towards Childhood Dream
Avery Rausch, Staff • January 14, 2025

Singing is not for everyone.  It takes a lot of self-confidence and dedication to sing in front of an audience.  Senior Emily Gudenkauf...

Senior Amelia Schnieders is a director on the American Junior Aberdeen Nationals Board.
Amelia Schnieders Helps Plan Junior Nationals
Kennedy Loesche, Staff • January 13, 2025
Volunteering for High Five Friday, Caleb Stocks (12), Ryan Hilby (12), and Saul Barron (12) spread positivity.
From High Fives to Big Smiles: How West Delaware is Boosting School Spirit
Kennedy Loesche, Staff • January 13, 2025
Christian Timmerman (12) and Joshua Sleper (9) announce the rules of the game to the student body.
Students Enjoy Holiday Assembly Before Break
Sydney Shover, Staff • January 13, 2025
A&E
Senior Emily Gudenkauf singing Santa Baby at the holiday assembly.
Working Towards Childhood Dream
Avery Rausch, Staff • January 14, 2025
Students enjoy many contemporary novels.
Words to Live By
Sydney Shover, Staff • January 13, 2025
On Nov. 15, A group of thespians gather in the UNI auditorium to watch “Zombie Prom.” with other theater troupes. Front Row: Claire Manson (12), Jeanne Bargette (9), Makayla Seeley (10), Baylea Hutchinson (10); Back Row: Jennifer Lamb, Tina Ostrander, Eli Shipley (10), Kaidyn Robbins (9), Keizel Rivera (10), Sophia Hegland (11).
Thespians Go to Festival
Baylea Hutchinson • December 3, 2024
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