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Student council displays locker tags for students who are in extracurricular activities.
Tagging into Activities
Teacher Max Stoltz and Izzy Barrett (10) play Connections and Wordle.
Wordle or Connections?
Jake Voss homeroom poses for a picture after winning Connect Four tournament.
The Battle of Homerooms
Sophomore Grace Sleper makes a heart with her hands at Taylor Swifts The Eras Tour, one of Swifts signature gestures.
All’s Fair In Love And Poetry: Taylor Swift’s New Album Stuns
Front Row: Kaden Farmer (9), Trayvn Sullivan (10), Coach Kenny Pasker, and Aiden Chopard (10); Back Row: Grant Rees (11), Keegan Carnicle (11), Blake Recker (12), Keenan Waugh (12), Coach Rick Robinson, Coach Chris Rees, and Jace Turnis (11).
West Delaware Bass Fishing
During the 2022 playoff game vs Solon, Doug Winkowitsch looks for an official to talk to.
Leaving a Legacy Bigger Than Football
Afer teacher Christian Carper demonstrated how to make a frosting flower in Foods II, Addison Huffman (11) creates a flower on a spoon. After mastering the flower, it was later transferred to her cake.
Baking a Sweet Treat
Learning about the carbon cycle, Charly Lynch (9) draws a diagram on how carbon cycles throughout the planet. The carbon lab was unique and interesting, Lynch said.
Growing Our Knowledge
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
Nick Mensen (12) spent three and half months building the ticket booth. (Photo courtesy of Nick Mensen).
Mensen Builds Ticket Booth
Sixteen girls qualify for state track. Front Row: Norah Peyton, Natalie Mensen, Addison Schulte, Brooklyn Ante, Kirstyn Kolbet, Abigail ORear, Brynn Kartman; Back Row: Coach Doug Engel, Lauren LeClere, Josie McMahon, Avery Schmitz, Charly Lynch, Kennedy Kolbet, Kate Loecke, Erin Mensen, Anna ORear, Addison Huffman, Assistant Coach Keri Schulte, and Assistant Coach Hailey Hellmann.
Sprinting For Victory
During the 2022 playoff game vs Solon, Doug Winkowitsch looks for an official to talk to.
Leaving a Legacy Bigger Than Football
Front Row: Kaden Farmer (9), Trayvn Sullivan (10), Coach Kenny Pasker, and Aiden Chopard (10); Back Row: Grant Rees (11), Keegan Carnicle (11), Blake Recker (12), Keenan Waugh (12), Coach Rick Robinson, Coach Chris Rees, and Jace Turnis (11).
West Delaware Bass Fishing
After hitting his drive, Griffin Lott (11) watches his ball, waiting for it to land. Lott is one of four three-year varsity golfers.
There It Goes
Kate Loecke (12) and Stephanie La Rosa (12) pose for a picture during a timeout. Both Loecke and La Rosa have been the stat takers for the boys basketball home games for the past four years.
Behind the Scenes of the Game
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 legislatures 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?
Lucy Loecke (12) keeps with the pack during the second mile at Decorah.
Why You Should Get Involved at West Delaware?
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
Friends characters, Olivia Zirtzman, Elizabeth Sleper, Kaeleb Sickles, Ethan Grawe, Madeline Palas, Evan Kartman, react to modern technology.
Make ‘Em Laugh
Alexis McTaggart (12) poses in her purchased dress from Brides and Weddings in Manchester.
Prom Trends
A group of characters pose after finishing their dance.
‘Peter and the Star Catcher’
The Peter and the Star Catcher cast prepare for the upcoming April 7, 8, and 9 play performances.
‘Peter and the Star Catcher’ Performance
Mia Moreno (12) portions out the M&Ms 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 Loeckes 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 Hawks pose with their trophy and banner after claiming their fourth state title.
The Perfect Ending to Four State Titles
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Sixteen girls qualify for state track. Front Row: Norah Peyton, Natalie Mensen, Addison Schulte, Brooklyn Ante, Kirstyn Kolbet, Abigail ORear, Brynn Kartman; Back Row: Coach Doug Engel, Lauren LeClere, Josie McMahon, Avery Schmitz, Charly Lynch, Kennedy Kolbet, Kate Loecke, Erin Mensen, Anna ORear, Addison Huffman, Assistant Coach Keri Schulte, and Assistant Coach Hailey Hellmann.
Sprinting For Victory
Lili Shappell, Staff • May 16, 2024
Student council displays locker tags for students who are in extracurricular activities.
Tagging into Activities
Ella Goedken, Staff • May 16, 2024
Teacher Max Stoltz and Izzy Barrett (10) play Connections and Wordle.
Wordle or Connections?
Lili Shappell, Staff • May 3, 2024
During the 2022 playoff game vs Solon, Doug Winkowitsch looks for an official to talk to.
Leaving a Legacy Bigger Than Football
Keevan Hauschild, Staff • April 30, 2024
Jake Voss homeroom poses for a picture after winning Connect Four tournament.
The Battle of Homerooms
Seth Goebel, Staff • April 29, 2024
Best of SNO
The cast of WDHA Radio performs their final scene.
WDHA Radio Takes Center Stage
Liz Sleper, Staff • April 5, 2024
Zach Wenger looks ahead during the state cross country meet, finishing the race with a 20:33.
Boredom Fuels Success
Liz Sleper, Staff • November 13, 2023
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
Keevan Hauschild, Staff • September 18, 2023
Memphis Voelker (9) grins as he walks up Lost Beach on Lake Delhi.
Shredding Through Summer
Lexi Harbach, Staff • March 21, 2022
The Hawks pose with their trophy and banner after claiming their fourth state title.
The Perfect Ending to Four State Titles
Lexi Harbach, Staff • March 2, 2022

Baking a Sweet Treat

Student Bake Cakes for Foods II.
Andrea Kann
April 29, 2024

Foods II students bake and decorate cakes in class 4th quarter.

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Andrea Kann
In Foods II, seniors Bosten McAulay and Brody Kafer have fun decorating their cake.
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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.
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About the Contributor
Andrea Kann
Andrea Kann, Staff
Hi! My name is Andrea Kann, I am a junior at West Delaware. I have been involved in FFA, 4-H, Speech, and Prom Committee. I enjoy showing and raising swine for the Delaware County Fair. I have been showing for over 7 years through my 4-H group, the Buffalo Belles and Boys, located in Ryan. I have been the secretary, historian, photographer, treasurer, and currently I'm the Vice President of my group.

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