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Senior Harley Giellis-Goodman reflects on her years at West Delaware.
Advice from Class of 2025
Kate Ries (10), Erin Mensen (11), Madison Felderman (10), Tiana Washington (12), Ali Robinson (12), Avery Schultz (10), Natalie Palmer (10), and Claire Manson (12) perform their choral reading to judges at the WaMaC speech competition. West Delaware placed second out five schools.
Preparing and Performing for WaMaC Speech
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
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
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
Against Maquoketa, Amelia Schnieders bowls a high series of 415, which is her highest series of the season.
Girls Bowling Team Hopes to Keep Momentum Rolling
Senior Levi Wilson-Bries looks to pass to teammate Austin Schnieders (11). Wilson-Bries has the highest three-point percentage on his team, shooting 38.9%.
Boys basketball team nears end of regular season
Defending, Lena Petlon (11) and Vedah Langel (11) team up against a Maquoketa Valley player on Nov. 22.
Varsity Sweep
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
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
Memphis Voelker (9) grins as he walks up Lost Beach on Lake Delhi.
Shredding Through Summer
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Preparing and Performing for WaMaC Speech

Lili Shappell, Staff
February 13, 2025

West Delaware’s large group speech students earned second place at the WaMaC speech competition held on Jan. 20 at West Delaware High School.

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Tiana Washington (12), Gwenith Pasker (12), and Trent Menard (11) play their roles in the one act play.
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Lili Shappell
Lili Shappell, Staff
Hello! My name is Lili Shappell and I am a senior at West Delaware High School. This is my second year in Journalism. I am a captain in group and individual speech this year. Along with being in speech, I work at the Good Neighbor Society. Next year, I am attending a community college to complete my gen eds then I will be going to Indiana University to complete my Nursing degree. I am so excited to be back in Journalism this year! 
Baylea Hutchinson
Baylea Hutchinson, Staff
Hello, my name is Baylea Hutchinson, and I am a sophomore at West Delaware. I am involved in this year’s fall musical and soon speech as well. I like art, music, and being on stage. I work at Still Four Corners in Hopkinton, Iowa. I’m excited to help with this year’s yearbook and try new things.
Amelia Schnieders
Amelia Schnieders, Staff
Hello! I’m Amelia Schnieders and I am a senior at West Delaware High School. This is my first year in Journalism and I am excited to learn more about photography. I am involved in bowling, speech, FFA, 4-H, County Council, NHS, cross country, and student council. Outside of school, I enjoy reading and spending time with friends and family. I am currently working at Norby’s and St.Marys. After high school, I plan to attend Mount Mercy University and major in nursing. 
Gil Johnson
Gil Johnson, Staff
Hi! My name is Gil Johnson, and this is my first Journalism class! I am a Senior here at WDHS, and I love to write! I am involved in various activities, including Musical, Speech, Soccer, Play, WD Leadership committees, SYBAC, and other sports and activities! I love reading, acting, singing, staying healthy, and spending time outside! I plan to serve a two-year mission after high school, become certified as a Database Administrator, serve several internships, and then enter the workforce!