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Twirling their rally towels, the West Delaware student body cheers on the pep rally games.
Turf, Towels & Triumph: A New Era of School Spirit
Addisyn Kintzle (10) waves to the audience during the opening number "Bon Voyage."
West Delaware High School Musical
According to a recent survey, the top four places students go for lunch are home, Kwik Star, Olive That Deli, and Aunt Emmy’s. 
Lunch With a Limit
Lifeguards prepare for their first shift at the pool. Front Row: Tiana Washington (12), Keizel Rivera (10), Avery Carroll (10), Anna Williams (9), Gwenith Pasker (12), Harrison Nefzger (9); Row 2: Carlie Lewin, Maya Pennington (11), Erin Wegmann, Alaina Bardgett (11); Back Row: Caleb Stocks (12), Josh Sleper (9), Evan Dunkel (12). (Photo contributed by Krista Briggs)
Suntan Lotion to Serious Skills
Director Jonathan Green conducts the band.
Pulling It All Together
The Mountain Climber award poster in the freshman hallway recognizes the first recipients.
Climbing the Mountain
Typing at his computer, Principal Tim Felderman completes paperwork. Felderman has worked with students in all capacities from an Ag teacher to principal.
West Delaware Long Time Principal Announces His Move to Hampton Dumont
Macoy Peyton (12) hits the ball down the course.
Swinging for Success
Getting over 10 gallons of water dumped on their heads, Tess Thomsen (10), Ruby Dolan (9), and Vivian Clar (9) react to the cold water. (Picture taken from video of the girls doing the challenge)
More Than A Cold Splash
Showing kids the different parts of a tractor, John Wickman (10), Hunter Rave (10), and Blake Ries (11) explain the importance of being safe around big machinery.
Skills for Surprise Situations
Twirling their rally towels, the West Delaware student body cheers on the pep rally games.
Turf, Towels & Triumph: A New Era of School Spirit
Coach Ryan King instructs Lena Pettlon (11) on third during the Ed-Co scrimmage.
Above and Far Beyond the Field
Seth Jackson (12), Clark Morris (12), Christian Timmerman (12), and Levi Wilson-Bries pose in front of their senior posters after qualifying for state. (Photo contributed)
West Delaware Track Teams Excel at 3A State Meet with Record-Breaking Performances
Macoy Peyton (12) hits the ball down the course.
Swinging for Success
The upgraded weightroom contains new racks, weights, and other equipment.
Lifting Spirits … and Weights
Kate Wenger (12), Paige Woellert (12), Jax Miller (12), and Kirstyn Kolbet (12) pose with a picture of their future roommate. Image designed on Canva by Hannah Cantwell.
Rummaging for Roommates
A Team Full of Cuties
A Team Full of Cuties
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?
Students utilize the new weight room before and after school while Matt Seabold supervises.
Artificial Intelligence Should Guide Ideas, Not Replace Them
Zach Jolley (4) and Eli Shipley (10) warm up for a performance. Jolley was filling in for in Sam Mejia, who was missing that rehearsal.
Senior. Sophomore. Junior. Elementary School?
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
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
First-year head coach Jake Voss and assistant coach Jeff Voss lead the West Delaware wrestling team to a second-place finish at the Dual Team State Championships. Photo contributed by Lisa Yonkovic.
All For the Team
Braden Wenger competes at a swim meet. Photo contributed by Hattie Peterson.
Five Schools Combine for Swimming
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
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The Mountain Climber award poster in the freshman hallway recognizes the first recipients.
Climbing the Mountain
Keizel Rivera Lopez, Staff • May 27, 2025

The Class of 1970 recently established The Mountain Climber Award. Three 1970 alumni—Chris Mundy, Kris Tegeler, and Leo Monaghan—and Principal...

Typing at his computer, Principal Tim Felderman completes paperwork. Felderman has worked with students in all capacities from an Ag teacher to principal.
West Delaware Long Time Principal Announces His Move to Hampton Dumont
Gil Johnson, Staff • May 23, 2025
Macoy Peyton (12) hits the ball down the course.
Swinging for Success
Landen Palmer, Staff • May 22, 2025
Getting over 10 gallons of water dumped on their heads, Tess Thomsen (10), Ruby Dolan (9), and Vivian Clar (9) react to the cold water. (Picture taken from video of the girls doing the challenge)
More Than A Cold Splash
Tess Thomsen, Staff • May 19, 2025
Sports
Twirling their rally towels, the West Delaware student body cheers on the pep rally games.
Turf, Towels & Triumph: A New Era of School Spirit
Grace Sleper, Staff • November 7, 2025
Coach Ryan King instructs Lena Pettlon (11) on third during the Ed-Co scrimmage.
Above and Far Beyond the Field
Savanna Hamm, Staff • May 29, 2025
Seth Jackson (12), Clark Morris (12), Christian Timmerman (12), and Levi Wilson-Bries pose in front of their senior posters after qualifying for state. (Photo contributed)
West Delaware Track Teams Excel at 3A State Meet with Record-Breaking Performances
Kyler Wooten, Staff • May 29, 2025
Student Life
Twirling their rally towels, the West Delaware student body cheers on the pep rally games.
Turf, Towels & Triumph: A New Era of School Spirit
Grace Sleper, Staff • November 7, 2025

Rally towels in hand and hearts pounding, students from every corner of the district flooded the newly turfed football field for a pep rally...

Addisyn Kintzle (10) waves to the audience during the opening number "Bon Voyage."
West Delaware High School Musical
Isabella Barrett, Staff • November 7, 2025
According to a recent survey, the top four places students go for lunch are home, Kwik Star, Olive That Deli, and Aunt Emmy’s. 
Lunch With a Limit
Addisyn Lincoln, Staff • November 7, 2025
Lifeguards prepare for their first shift at the pool. Front Row: Tiana Washington (12), Keizel Rivera (10), Avery Carroll (10), Anna Williams (9), Gwenith Pasker (12), Harrison Nefzger (9); Row 2: Carlie Lewin, Maya Pennington (11), Erin Wegmann, Alaina Bardgett (11); Back Row: Caleb Stocks (12), Josh Sleper (9), Evan Dunkel (12). (Photo contributed by Krista Briggs)
Suntan Lotion to Serious Skills
Avery Carroll, Staff • May 29, 2025
A&E
Students utilize the new weight room before and after school while Matt Seabold supervises.
Artificial Intelligence Should Guide Ideas, Not Replace Them
Gil Johnson, Staff • April 29, 2025
Zach Jolley (4) and Eli Shipley (10) warm up for a performance. Jolley was filling in for in Sam Mejia, who was missing that rehearsal.
Senior. Sophomore. Junior. Elementary School?
Gil Johnson, Staff • April 7, 2025
Senior Emily Gudenkauf singing Santa Baby at the holiday assembly.
Working Towards Childhood Dream
Avery Rausch, Staff • January 14, 2025
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