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Inklings
Seniors Adam Cook and Olivia Halverson turn 18 on Election Day
From Birthday Cake to Ballot Box
Spooktacular Styles
The H.A.W.K.S Nest provides an opportunity for students to get caught up on work.
Focused Minds, Bright Futures
When students show up late, the secretaries hand them a pass like this before they go to class.
Every Day Is School Day
Erin Mensen poses with her finished landscaping project at the Masonville Fire Department. This project took Mensen over 10 hours to complete. (Photo Contributed)
Mensen: the First Female Eagle Scout in Region
Voters receive this sticker after they vote.
Students Work Election Polls
When students show up late, the secretaries hand them a pass like this before they go to class.
Every Day Is School Day
On Monday, Oct. 29, freshmen Abbigail Stoffel and Kaci Reth help decorate the commons for Halloween.
Spooky Scary Students!
While running the ball, quarterback Brent Yonkovic (12) pushes away his opponent. The team beat CPU, 49-6.
Students Celebrate Homecoming Week
As an eight-year-old, Ava Pettlon rides in the combine with her dad, Mike Pettlon. (Photo Contributed)
Pettlon Sees Future in Farming
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
Seth Jackson (11), Clark Morris (11), Levi Wilson-Bries (11), Christian Timmerman (11), and Nick Mensen (12) participate in state track.
Jumping for State Track
The Girls golf team poses with their state qualifier banner. Left to right: Andrea Wubbena, Susie Funke, Emma Hogan, Maylin Coates, Rayleigh Heims, Malorie Putz.
Girls Golf Qualifies for State
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?
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&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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Inklings
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Inklings
Emily Klostermann

Emily Klostermann, Contents Editor

I am Emily Klostermann, and I am a senior. I am involved in softball, NHS, and FBLA. My favorite t.v. show is Grey's Anatomy and my favorite foods are ice cream and bacon cheeseburgers. My greatest fear is ketchup.

All content by Emily Klostermann
At Swing into Spring, junior Jacob Vaske plays the saxophone.

Difficulties Don’t Stop Vaske

Emily Klostermann, Contents Editor
May 9, 2019
Eastern Iowa Reading Council Winners: Juliette Weber, Alicia Nachtman, and Anastasia White.

Eastern Iowa Reading Council Winners

Emily Klostermann, Contents Editor
May 8, 2019
Senior Annika Sutter resists as freshman Aiden Lee sweeps her off her feet. Sutter plays a nurse who watches over the debilitated Sheridan Whiteside, and Lee acts as an eccentric Hollywood star.

[Photo] West Delaware Presents “The Man Who Came To Dinner”

JoAnna Voss, Sports Editor
April 10, 2019
SLC Participants: Front Row: Emily Klostermann, Chloe Thein, Laney Demmer, Karsyn Welcher, Eva Winn, Alissa Holtz, Kaley Pettlon, Rachel Wenger, Riley Cook; Row 2: Andrew Salas, Alexis Hartman, Hallie Wenger, Gracie Brooks, Hannah Wenger, Macey Heim, Natalie Kehrli, Allison Mullen, Matthew Salas; Back Row: Tyger Vaske, Kieran Monaghan, Dylan Boone, Brady Moulds, Carter Klein, Jamison Smith, Alexander Schnieders, Gavin Tucker, Tehya Demmer, Megan McDonald, Regan Recker.

FBLA SLC Results

Emily Klostermann, Contents Editor
April 3, 2019
Lilly Meyer (12), with her parents by her side, signs for the University of Iowa Rowing team.

Meyer Rowing for Iowa

Emily Klostermann, Contents Editor
March 27, 2019
Avoiding defenders, Derek Krogmann (12) looks for an open teammate. Krogmann scored 512 points on the season and broke the school’s all-time point and rebound records with a career total of 1,679 points and 1128 rebounds.

[Photo] Krogmann Receives IBCA Academic All-State Award

JoAnna Voss, Sports Editor
March 18, 2019
Back Parking Lot

Parking Problems

Emily Klostermann, Contents Editor
March 14, 2019
Freshman Jayden Peyton works to pin an Anamosa wrestler at the district tournament. Peyton placed second in the tournament and qualified for state.

Another Freshman First

Emily Klostermann, Contents Editor
February 20, 2019
A phone displaying the message that school is closed Feb. 13, due to bad road conditions.

Canceling Classes

Emily Klostermann, Contents Editor
February 13, 2019
While at the charity and contributions table, seniors Claire Rausch and Lauren Ryan fill out a check.

[Photo] Seniors Experience Life After High School in Real Life Acdamey

Malena Grummitt, Staff
January 17, 2019
Jacob Kaiser and Dakota Limkemann pose for a picture with their awards after winning the state competition.

DMACC Autos Competition

Emily Klostermann, Contents Editor
January 10, 2019
Parn stands in the snow for the first time.

From Thailand to America

Emily Klostermann, Contents Editor
December 20, 2018
Front Row: Jacob Butler, Victoria Harris, Macey Kleitsch, Reagan Dolan, Leah Wegmann, Emma Dunkel, Kamille Hawker, Abbie Placke; Row 2: Matthew Salas, Allison Collier, Katie Crock, Hailey Hellmann, Kinley Kolbet, Isabelle Willey, Gracie Weeks, Brooke Drabek, Hannah Axline; Back Row: Tanner Kelchen, Sam Loecke, Kale Rempe, Christopher La Rosa, Chad Bishop, Ben Petlon, Evan Woods, Jacob Georgen, Luke Farmer.

NHS Induction

Emily Klostermann, Contents Editor
November 19, 2018
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[Photo] Volleyball Substate

JoAnna Voss, Staff
October 29, 2018
Front Row: Emily Klostermann (12), Alex Schnieders (12); Back Row: Hannah Wenger (12), Natalie Kehrli (10), Hallie Wenger (10).

FBLA Attends UFLC

Emily Klostermann, Contents Editor
October 23, 2018
During first hour, freshman Jaci Bries learns how to provide CPR on a practice dummy in the gym. Teacher Jeff Voss taught CPR lessons to the freshman class so they could learn important skills now that Health I class is no longer required for graduation.

[Photo] Health No Longer Required

Akaya Holz, Staff
November 13, 2018
Senior Mitchel Mangold runs the ball down the field against the Mount Vernon defender.

[Photo] Hawks Focus on Takeaways

Chloe Wilson, Staff
October 18, 2018
Junior Zach Fisher

Fundraising for Fisher

Emily Klostermann, Contents Editor
October 17, 2018
West Delaware’s volleyball team takes a time-out while playing Mount Vernon. Top Row: Paighton Lindauer (12), Megan McDonald (12), Leah Wegmann (11), Carlee Smith (9), Coach Brett Mather; Bottom Row: Ella Koloc (9), JoAnna Voss (12), Macey Kleitsch (11), Kinley Kolbet (11), Allison Collier (11), Devon Gardener (12), Coach Shea Putz.

[Photo] Coach Mather Doesn’t Stop at 800 Wins

Eve Wedewer, Staff
October 29, 2018
The volleyball team poses with honoree Brynn Boeckenstedt with their trophy. All of the proceeds raised went to the Boeckenstedt family.

WaMaC East Champions

Emily Klostermann, Contents Editor
October 5, 2018
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[Photo] Wrecking Waverly

Tyler Salow, Webmaster
October 1, 2018
Welding teacher Seth Harms shows Governor Kim Reynolds the welding lab at West Delaware High School.

West Delaware Launches Apprenticeship Program

Emily Klostermann, Contents Editor
September 24, 2018
FFA members watch as Itty Bitty walks around the show ring at the State Fair.

Itty Bitty?

Emily Klostermann, Contents Editor
September 10, 2018
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[Photo] WD Forté’s Show Choir Moms and Dads

Mariah Seeley, Staff
April 27, 2018
Olivia Neuzil (11) plays her saxophone in the Jazz Band.

[Photo] West Delaware Jazz Band Results

Claire Rausch, Social Media and Sports Editor
March 16, 2018
Adaja Collins (11), and Devon Gardner (11) use the power of teamwork to put together one of the Christmas balls in art class.

[Photo] Merry Christmas to All!

Elijah Hill, Staff
December 23, 2017
Loading her truck, Macy Loecke (11) prepares to deliver the fruit she sold for the FFA fruit fundraiser.

FFA Fruit

Emily Klostermann, Contents Editor
December 20, 2017
Twenty-six thousand people fill Lucas Oil Stadium at NCYC.

Deepening Faith

Emily Klostermann, Contents Editor
December 14, 2017
Superintendent Dr. Kristen Ricky and Principal Tim Felderman look on as FFA advisor Tammy Schneiders and her students begin construction for their future barn on Sept. 29. From left to right: Ricky, Nathan Bishop (11), Jacob Kaiser (11), Josh Hilby (12), Kyle Steffen (11), Schneiders and Felderman.

[Photo] Moo-ving Forward

Hannah Wenger, Staff
December 7, 2017
As Mariah Seeley (12) tries to hide her dream from senior Tristan Voelker, Voelker demands an answer from her.

[Photo] Musical Mishaps

Madalynn Burke, Staff
November 21, 2017
In support of Red Ribbon Week, freshmen Ava Hauser, Jamison Smith, Eve Wedewer, and Jadyn Werner wear jerseys.

Red Ribbon Week

Emily Klostermann, Contents Editor
November 17, 2017
Supporting the volleyball girls, the crowd cheers them on while wearing pink.

[Photo] Playing for a Cause

Miah Winkowitsch, Staff
October 30, 2017
Warming-up before the Union game, Kinley Kolbet (10) spikes the ball.

[Photo] The Moment You Will Never Forget

Claire Demmer, Staff
October 30, 2017
Daniel with his parents Julie and Dan Woods.

One Man Army

Emily Klostermann, Contents Editor
October 20, 2017
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Matt Weis with his wife and children.

WD Announces New Assistant Principal/Activities Director

Emily Klostermann, Staff
May 22, 2017
Brady Antons, Kyle Wright, and Kasey Wenger

Senior Service Day

Emily Klostermann, Staff
May 12, 2017
Mike Morrison presents Troy Monaghan with Bernie Saggau Award.

Senior Awards Ceremony

Emily Klostermann, Staff
May 9, 2017
Kendra Offerman (11) and Kyle Wright (12)

Night Under the Stars

Emily Klostermann, Staff
May 5, 2017
Before the FBLA Leadership Conference, Susie Jones rehearses her presentation. “I can’t wait to meet other people at the conference,” Jones said. “I made a great pen pal last year!”

Productive FBLA Conference

Emily Klostermann, Staff
April 24, 2017
Senator Chuck Grassley speaks in front of the school. Grassley answered student and faculty questions about politics in Iowa and America.

[Photo] Business Panel, Senator Grassley, and Leon Logothetis Visit West Delaware

Annie Cassutt
April 19, 2017
Grace Reiss (10), Kendra Offerman (11), and Bergan Bloomers (12)

Spring Play

Emily Klostermann, Staff
April 6, 2017
Chloe Wilson (9), Emma Dunkel (9), Emily Palmersheim (12), and Zoey Ponsar

Grace Reiss (10), Kendra Offerman (11), and Bergan Blommers (12)

Colby Samuelson (9), Taylor Cherry (11) and Tyler Salow (10) examine the robot before competition.

FIRST Robotics Competition

Emily Klostermann, Staff
April 4, 2017
FBLA members Hayley Schaul and Meghan Hoefer pour coins into a container to be counted.

Change for Children

Emily Klostermann, Staff
April 3, 2017
TADA group member, Taylor Cherry (11), hands Paighton Lindauer (10) a piece of gum for signing a pledge to not use drugs.

TADA Teaches About Teen Drug Abuse

Emily Klostermann, Staff
March 17, 2017
During Ag Olympics, sophomore Adaja Collins throws the tire the farthest, winning the competition.

Students Participate in Ag Olympics

Anna Thole, Paris Schaul, and Emily Klostermann
February 27, 2017
Choral readers Morgan Lee (12), Rachel Haight (11), Kelley Scherbring (11), Maxwell Weber (11), and Tyler Salow (10) sway with the bumps and curves of the subway at the All-State and Senior Large Group Showcase. Choral reading received three I ratings at state and an All State nomination.

Students Perform at All-State and Senior Large Group Showcase

Emily Klostermann, Paris Schaul, and Lea Boies
February 24, 2017
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