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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
Paighton Lindauer

Paighton Lindauer, Staff

I am Paighton Lindauer, and I am a senior. I am involved in softball, volleyball and student council. In my free time, I enjoy watching movies or listening to music. My favorite thing to do is get in my car and go for a drive through Backbone State Park with my windows down, listening to music.

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Student posed for a picture inside the new science building at Cornell College. Front Row: Darla Gaskill, Macie Funke, Madelyn Gray, Lacey Cole, Shea Putz, Alexis Scott, Chloe Thein; Back Row: Kamille Hawker, Macy Loecke, Amber Cook, Kennedy Niles, Hayley Cook, Nathan Bishop, Alexis Eike, Paighton Lindauer, Annika Sutter, Matthew Salas.

The Cadaver Lab

Paighton Lindauer, Staff
May 20, 2019
Junior Kinley Kolbet starts the class by taking the damp towels off the pig.

Preparing to cut, senior Elizabeth Gudenkauf feels the spot where the incision is needed.

Senior Annika Sutter skins the pig.

Junior Macie Funke points to the throat of the pig as junior Hailey Hellmann cuts.

Carefully cutting, senior Nathan Bishop makes small nicks in the skin and muscle.

Juniors Alexis Eike and Kamille Hawker study the upper half of pig.

Anatomy and Physiology teacher Joan Salow shows senior Christine Boeckenstedt where the trachea and larynx are located.

With three weeks left of high school, some seniors struggle with senioritis.

Senioritis Strikes

Paighton Lindauer, Staff
May 1, 2019
Seniors Olivia Neuzil and Justin Grawe perform a duet at the Solo and Ensemble competition held at Independence high School.

Solo and Ensemble

Paighton Lindauer, Staff
April 11, 2019
During course registration, students reference the West Delaware High School Program of Studies.

Some Students Face Challenges With New Class Changes

Paighton Lindauer, Staff
April 1, 2019
Waiting to eat a traditional Spanish meal, senior Olivia Neuzil and Laia López Rigol pose for a picture.

Student in Spain

Paighton Lindauer, Staff
March 5, 2019
Junior Allison Collier and senior Ethan Glick strike a pose at the State Show Choir performance held in Hanson Auditorium on Feb. 6. The West Delaware Show Choir earned a Division I rating.

State Show Choir

Paighton Lindauer, Staff
February 22, 2019
Practicing for real life experiences, sophomore Chloe Wilson changes the diaper on her Real Care Baby during Parenting class. “From 4 p.m. on Friday to midnight on Sunday, the babies take away the students’ free time. They just have to adjust priorities and do what is necessary,” said teacher Christian Carper.

Baby Overload

Paighton Lindauer, Staff
January 23, 2018
Playing Dyersville Beckman the Kelley brothers, Tyler (12) and Kyle (9). They hustle down the court to get a fast break.

[Photo] Double Trouble: Siblings Participate in Sports Together

Miah Winkowitsch, Staff
January 19, 2018
Trying to make the basketball in the hoop, freshman Gavin Tucker launches the ball from the student section.

In It to Win It

Paighton Lindauer, Staff
January 10, 2018
Karley Vantheemsche (11) spray paints a Christmas ornament to be displayed in the cafeteria.

[Photo] Merry Christmas to All!

Elijah Hill, Staff
December 23, 2017
Singing Christmas carols for all to hear, Grace Reiss (11), Hannah Wenger (11), Mariah Seeley (12) and Laia Lopez (11) sing at the Manchester Window Walk on Dec. 7. “Even though it was super cold, it was worth it because of all the smiles it brought to people’s faces. We also got to sing with some older carolers, and that was pretty cool,” Reiss said.

Singing for All to Hear

Paighton Lindauer, Staff
December 11, 2017

Students Leave Reality Through a Deck of Cards

Paighton Lindauer, Staff
December 5, 2017
Magic: The Gathering

Magic: The Gathering

Elijah Hill and Paighton Lindauer
December 5, 2017
Bill Logan and Dylan Linderwell (12) record stats at the home football game on Oct. 20.

Three Strikes and You’re Out

Paighton Lindauer, Staff
November 2, 2017
Quarterback Mitchel Mangold (11) hands the ball off to running back Kale Rempe (10) during the Maquoketa game.

[Photo] The Moment You Will Never Forget

Claire Demmer, Staff
October 30, 2017
Students enjoyed showing their school spirit during homecoming week. Front: Claire Demmer, Eva Winn, Mia Peyton, Ava Hauser; Back: Kyle Kelley, Kieran Monaghan.

[Photo] Homecoming Festivities

Madalynn Burke, Staff
September 29, 2017
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