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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
Tyler Salow

Tyler Salow, Web Master

I am Tyler Salow and I am a Senior. I'm also the Webmaster of the Inklings, and no, that does not mean I am a spider. I am also involved in anything that happens to occur in the Hanson Auditorium including, but not limited to… Speech, Band, Back-up Band, Jazz Band, Musical, Play, as well as being involved in Student Council, NHS and our school's robotics team.

All content by Tyler Salow
Isabella Maule(12) donates blood at the 2018 Blood Drive.

[Photo] Give Blood = Save Lives

Emma Merkes, Contents Editor
November 19, 2019
Teacher Pat Phillips donates blood during the previous blood drive in November 2018.

[Photo] Blood Drive Coming to WD

Grace Johnson, Contents Editor
November 14, 2019
Junior David Reddingus

Hawk Personality Profile: David Reddingus

Tyler Salow, Webmaster
May 31, 2019
Sophomore Spencer Mullen

Hawk Personality Profile: Spencer Mullen

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May 24, 2019
School Board Policy on Sunday Activities

School Board Policy on Sunday Activities

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May 21, 2019
Sophomore Emma Merkes

Hawk Personality Profile: Emma Merkes

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May 17, 2019
Freshman Jenna Philipp

Hawk Personality Profile: Jenna Philipp

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May 10, 2019
Senior Zach Wedewer

Hawk Personality Profile: Zach Wedewer

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May 3, 2019
Sophomore Jacob Hosch

Hawk Personality Profile: Jacob Hosch

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April 26, 2019
Sophomore Christian Nunley

Hawk Personality Profile: Christian Nunley

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April 19, 2019
Senior Thomas Duwe

Hawk Personality Profile: Thomas Duwe

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April 12, 2019
Sheridan Whiteside (Parker Ostrander) spends his days in Mesalia inside of the house of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Stanley. "I've been playing with my penguins," Whiteside said, "and working on my broadcasts."

Meet the Cast of West Delaware’s “The Man Who Came to Dinner”

Tyler Salow, Webmaster
April 10, 2019
Teacher Callison Lang

Hawk Personality Profile: Callison Lang

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April 5, 2019
Acting as Burt Jefferson, senior Ethan Opitz asks to shake senior Parker Ostrander’s hand. Ostrander plays radio host Sheridan Whiteside, one of the lead roles in “The Man Who Came To Dinner.”

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

JoAnna Voss, Sports Editor
April 10, 2019
Freshman Morgan Beuter

Hawk Personality Profile: Morgan Beuter

Tyler Salow, Webmaster
March 29, 2019
Junior Carter Knutson

Hawk Personality Profile: Carter Knutson

Tyler Salow, Webmaster
March 22, 2019
Natalie Kehrli (10), Justin Grawe (12), and Amber Cook (12)

[Photo] All State Individual Speech

Isabelle Willey, Staff
March 22, 2019
Greta Höhndorf was a foreign exchange student from Germany over the 2017-2018 school year. "The Foreign Exchange Program is a lot of fun," said Höhndorf, "and it is a great experience!"

Hӧhndorf Returns Home

Tyler Salow, Webmaster
March 21, 2019
Freshman Reginetta Tate

Hawk Personality Profile: Reginetta Tate

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March 15, 2019
Junior Bella Maule

Hawk Personality Profile: Bella Maule

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March 8, 2019
Senior Allie Scott

Hawk Personality Profile: Allie Scott

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March 1, 2019
Sophomore Eric Salow

Hawk Personality Profile: Eric Salow

Tyler Salow, Webmaster
February 22, 2019
Senior Justin Grawe recites his lines at Parents’ Night on Jan, 10.

[Photo] All State Large Group Speech

Isabelle Willey, Staff
February 27, 2019
As the Loras students play music, students dance the "Macarena."

Dance for a Cause

Tyler Salow, Webmaster
February 18, 2019
Teacher Jolene Pitzember-Timp

Hawk Personality Profile: Jolene Pitzemberger-Timp

Tyler Salow, Webmaster
February 15, 2019
Dancing for a cause draws in plenty of students, such as Caleb Kehrli (12), Aleah Vaske, Laia Lopez Rigol, Ben Litterer, Olivia Neuzil (12), and Justin Grawe (12).

West Delaware Hosts Fifth Annual Dance Marathon

Tyler Salow, Webmaster
February 7, 2019
West Delaware's trash is brought to the local landfill at the Dubuque Metropolitan Solid Waste Agency.

The Trashy Truth on Garbage

Tyler Salow, Webmaster
January 24, 2019
Tutton laughs as she mops the lunch line area before winter break.

[Photo] Custodian Lisa Tutton Brightens More than Hallways

January 29, 2019
Tutton laughs as she mops the lunch line area before winter break.

[Photo] Custodian Lisa Tutton Brightens More than Hallways

Chloe Wilson, Staff
January 29, 2019
Using the new vending machine, sophomore Carter Peyton inserts a dollar to purchase a healthy snack.

[Photo] Goodies on the Go

Sydney Morris, Staff
January 23, 2019
Talking about a design, junior Isabelle Willey and Garbarino's, Marissa Garbarino, owner talked about a final product.

[Photo] Students Help Community Businesses in Photoshop Class

Hannah Albrecht, Staff
January 22, 2019
Check out our Yearbook - 2019 Cover

Check out our Yearbook – 2019 Cover

Tyler Salow, Webmaster
December 7, 2018
"My exchange year will always be with me, wherever I go," says Laia López Rigol. Rigol attended West Delaware during the 2017-2018 school year.

Life Back in Spain

Tyler Salow, Webmaster
November 26, 2018
“I want people to know that I am a pleasant person, that I love to make friends, that I am fun, that I like to dance and that I want to get along with others," says sophomore María Fernanda Ávila Duarte.

Beating the Language Barrier

Tyler Salow, Webmaster
November 20, 2018
"Quiero que la gente sepa que soy una persona agradable, que me encanta hacer amigos, que soy divertida, que me gusta bailar y que quiero relacionarme con los demás", dice la maestra de segundo año María Fernanda Ávila Duarte.

Superando la barrera del idioma

Tyler Salow, Webmaster
November 5, 2018
During a group activity in homeroom, junior Branddon Hoeger catches the ball of yarn to answer a question from a fellow classmate.

[Photo] Hawk Time Changes to Homeroom

Trace Rowley, Staff
November 12, 2018
West Delaware presents "Mary Poppins!"

West Delaware presents “Mary Poppins!”

Tyler Salow, Webmaster
October 18, 2018
Wrecking Waverly

Wrecking Waverly

Tyler Salow, Webmaster
October 1, 2018
What is "Best of SNO?"

What is “Best of SNO?”

Tyler Salow, Webmaster
September 2, 2018
West Delaware's 2017 Yearbook Featured in Jostens Look Book!

West Delaware’s 2017 Yearbook Featured in Jostens Look Book!

Tyler Salow, Webmaster
May 9, 2018
Hope Straley (11) and Justin Miester (12) record their TV News broadcast called “AWU” before the District contest.

[Photo] District Speech Results

Leah Philipp, Staff
January 24, 2018
Humans of West Delaware: Tiffany Moore

Humans of West Delaware: Tiffany Moore

Tyler Salow, Web
January 11, 2018
Freshman Madelynn Schiltz finishes her project in Painting I. Her art, as well as the others', are displayed in the cafeteria.

[Photo] Picture Perfect Photos

December 7, 2017
2017 NHS Food Drive Results

2017 NHS Food Drive Results

Tyler Salow, Webmaster
December 20, 2017
Improv members Kelly Scherbring (12), Emily LaRosa (12), Adam Andregg (11), and Ben Litterer (12) act out an Improv in which they discover “Grocery Heaven” staffed by Olivia Neuzil (11), playing as “Hey-sus.”

Speech Students Take their Improv Skills to the Public

Tyler Salow, Webmaster
December 15, 2017
Postcards from Camp Thespis: Students travel to UNI for Thespian Festival

Postcards from Camp Thespis: Students travel to UNI for Thespian Festival

Tyler Salow, Webmaster
December 4, 2017

Friday, November 10th, 2017

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December 4, 2017

Saturday, November 11th, 2017

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December 4, 2017
Front Row: Rachel Haight (12), Calasandra Spray (12), Claire Rausch (11), Paris Schaul (12), Andrea Salow (12), Liz Koloc; Row 2: Emma Kehrli, Haley Lyness, Madalynn Burke (12), JoAnna Voss (11), Kira Vaske (12), Annie Cassutt; Back Row: Emily Klostermann (11), Anna Thole, Ashley Goebel, Holden Smith (12), Kara Hawker, Lea Boies, Helen Temeyer.

Last Year’s Yearbook Receives Awards at IHSPA Fall Conference

Tyler Salow, Webmaster
November 15, 2017
The first term of the school year, Rigol participated in cross country, concert choir and marching band. In concert band, Rigol will be playing the violin, an instrument that is not typically within the West Delaware ensemble.

From Spain to America: a Journey of Differences

Tyler Salow, Webmaster
November 1, 2017
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