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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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Tehya Demmer

Tehya Demmer, Staff

I am Tehya Demmer, and I am a junior. I am involved in softball, volleyball, FBLA and FFA. I am terrified of all bugs, but I love spending quality time outside with my farm animals. I also enjoy spending time with my friends and family.

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The West Delaware Ag Educational Lab open house will be held on May 23.

West Delaware Announces Ag Educational Lab Open House

Tehya Demmer, Staff
May 16, 2019
Juniors Ben Moorman and Brandon Buelow test the different mechanical advantages of simple machines in Principals of Engineering.

Small Class: Big Ideas

Tehya Demmer, Staff
May 6, 2019
Euchre tournament winners, freshmen Trevor Soppe and Phillip Ries show off their trophies.

Highway Dance and Game Night Recap

Tehya Demmer, Staff
April 16, 2019
Jacob Kaiser will receive his Star Over Iowa Award at the State FFA Convention on April 16.

Jacob Kaiser Recognized as Star Over Iowa Finalist

Tehya Demmer, Staff
April 9, 2019
2019 Sweetheart Court: Grant Schnieders, Queen Kinley Kolbet, King Chad Bishop, and Chloe Thein. Not pictured: Emily Ronnebaum.

Sweetheart Royalty Announced at FFA Banquet

Tehya Demmer, Staff
April 2, 2019
Sophomores Elias Tibbot, Ben Ries, Trace Rowley, Carter Klein, Eric Salow, and Gavin Tucker play a game of euchre at last year's Highway Dance and Game Night.

FFA Hosts Highway Dance, Game Night

Tehya Demmer, Staff
March 25, 2019
Slowing down, Forté performs their ballad, “My Heart Will Go On.”

[Photo] Ninth Annual Red Carpet Gala

Isabelle Willey, Staff
March 15, 2019
Freshmen Kailee Kaiser, Macie Putz, Olivia Hilby, Jenna Philipp, and Erin Hellmann pose for a picture after competing in the Greenhand Test at sub-districts.

FFA Competes at Sub-districts

Tehya Demmer, Staff
February 28, 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.

[Photo] State Show Choir

Paighton Lindauer, Staff
February 22, 2019
FFA celebrates Ag Week Feb. 18 - 22.

FFA Week Activities

Tehya Demmer, Staff
February 18, 2019
Individual State Qualifier Brandon Larson (10).

Larson Qualifies for State Golf

Lauren Ryan and Tehya Demmer
May 24, 2018
Juniors Macy and Myla Loecke pick out fish for their Aquaculture tank.

[Photo] Aquaculture Students Purchase and Raise Fish

Kennedi Rogers, Staff
May 1, 2018
Juniors Macy and Myla Loecke pick out fish for their Aquaculture tank.

Juniors Macy and Myla Loecke pick out fish for their Aquaculture tank.

2018 Journalism students Front Row: Claire Rausch (11), Leah Neiers (12), Andrea Salow (12), Isabelle Willey (10), Mariah Seeley (12), Mercedes Riley (10), Reagan Dolan (10), Olivia Szymke (11); Row 2: Rachel Haight (12), Claire Demmer (11), Miah Winkowitsch (10), Sabrina Welcher (11), Emily Klostermann (11), JoAnna Voss (11), Hannah Wenger (11); Back Row: Kira Vaske (12), Tehya Demmer (11), Hannah Mangold (11), Justin Grawe (11), Tyler Salow (11), Elijah Hill (10), Kennedi Rodgers (12), Leah Philipp (12).

West Delaware Journalism Earns Recognition

Tehya Demmer, Staff
May 2, 2018
Seniors Kira Vaske and Rachel Haight use the buzzer to be let in during the school day.

Locks of Opinions

Tehya Demmer, Staff
March 28, 2018
Max Cizek (12) places his pennies into a March of Dimes carton.

FBLA March of Dimes Fundraiser

Tehya Demmer, Staff
March 22, 2018
Tyler Kelley (12) signs to play basketball for Mount Mercy University next year.

[Photo] Tyler Kelley Signs With MMU Basketball

Rachel Haight, Webmaster
February 16, 2018
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