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Throwing the bag, Trenton Mesch (11) and Kaylynn Goranson (11) compete in a bags competition.
Celebrating Spring
Seniors Lead the Way
Zayden Hempstead races his car in the Little Racer Special.
Racing To The Future
WaMaC Art Show participants Kira Roths (10), Jack Hutchinson (12), Sarah Perez (12), Kate Wenger (12), Hannah Cantwell (12), Emma Schmidt (11), Jaidyn Ronnebaum (12), Kennedy Loesche (12), Kayden Brady (12), and Caden Stickney (10) pose to show off their awards.
Creative Minds
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West Delaware Shows Gratitude
Jakob Jones-Hutchinson (9) holds the bucket in the center as Lane Gudenkauf (9) ties it to the noodle bridge. "It showed the importance of building strong structures," Gudenkauf said.
How Strong Is Your Linguine?
The Dubuque Goodwill offers a great thrifting experience for everyone to enjoy.
More Than Just a Good Deal
Marianne Sandberg retires after 37 years at West Delaware High School.
Au Revoir, Madame: A Teacher’s Legacy
Baby calves Dime and Penny stand next to parents. (Photo contributed by Rachel Vontalge)
Animal Lab Welcomes Two Baby Calves
Student council members Grace Sleper, Abby Kass, and Brooklin Ante presents Camp Courageous' Chris Tegeler with a donation. (photo by Jamie Smith)
Contribution to Camp Courageous
A Team Full of Cuties
A Team Full of Cuties
Students utilize the new weight room before and after school while Matt Seabold supervises.
Artificial Intelligence Should Guide Ideas, Not Replace Them
Seniors Clark Morris and Levi Wilson-Bries compete in the 110-meter hurdles.
Every Step Counts
Guilford Johnson (12) attempts to steal the ball from Kyler Wooten (11).
A Whole New Playing Field
Avery Schmitz (12) lines up in her lane and gets ready to sprint the 60m hurdles.
Mind Over Medals
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?
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?
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.
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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
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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Seniors Lead the Way

The Class of 2025 Comes Together For Senior Service Day
Avery Carroll, Staff
May 13, 2025

This year’s Senior Service Day was a a big help to the community! Seniors went around town to places like Baum Park, the fairgrounds and the school. They participated by planting trees, raking leaves and cleaning up trash.

 

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Kate Wanger (12), Amelia Schnieders (12), Hannah Cantwell (12), and Kennedy Loesche (12) finish planting a tree at Baum Park. "We danced around the tree to push the dirt down faster," Schnieders said.
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Avery Carroll
Avery Carroll, Staff
Hi! My name is Avery Carroll and I’m a sophomore at West Delaware High School. This is my first year in Journalism. I’m involved in cross country, wrestling stats, and student council. In my free time, I like going on runs, being outside, shopping, reading, watching movies, and hanging out with family and friends. I love taking pictures so I am super excited for this next semester!