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Seniors Adam Cook and Olivia Halverson turn 18 on Election Day
From Birthday Cake to Ballot Box
Gathering for a picture, teacher Pitzenberger-Timp's art class show off their costumes.
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
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
Makenna Kelly is the new Brain Health Room liaison.
New Leadership in the Brain Health Room: A Fresh Approach to Cognitive Wellness
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!
The Hawks celebrate after Brooke Krogmann (12) scores the winning point over Davenport Assumption in the quarterfinals.
Volleyball Makes Semifinal State Appearance
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
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
Elio Grieson

Elio Grieson, Staff

Hello! My name is Elio Grieson. I’m a senior at West Delaware High School. I’m involved in Journalism and choir. Outside of school, I enjoy music, movies, reading, baking, and hanging out with my family. I plan to go to college in North Dakota and hopefully find a career in writing, history, or cinema.

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Jolene Pitzenberger-Timp wears her Snoopy PJ set at school to show them off.

Hannah Cantwell (11) and Malorie Putz (10) wear similar outfits on PJ day.

Sydney Shover (11), Maggie Millencamp (12), Josie McMahon (11), Kyndall Nelson (12), and Mia Hodson (12) show off their Christmas pajama pants during the Christmas dress up week.

[Photo] Dress to Impress

January 13, 2024
Students Blake Mather (10), Ethan Grawe (12), Sawyer Krogmann (11), and Charles Maloney (9) struggle to keep their cookie balanced on their face.

Bow scooping away to victory, sophomore Jack Cantwell beats Tate Wilson-Bries as Jack Smith watches with amusement.

[Photo] Uncommon Christmas Traditions

Livvy Petlon, Staff
January 18, 2024
While racing against others, senior Ashleigh Hartman attempts to unwrap a present while wearing gloves.

All wrapped up, Mathias Lorang (10) poses as a snow man while Malorie Putz (10) and Grace Sleper (10) admire the final product. Putz was challenged to wrap Lorang into a snow man using toilet paper in the "Build a Snowman" challenge.

Teachers balance cookies on their face, attempting to get it to their mouth before their opponents.

Sophomore Rayleigh Heims presents her artwork to the crowd. The goal of the game was to draw a prompt while the whiteboard was placed on your head.

[Photo] Enjoying Holiday Fun

January 19, 2024
Continuing her lifelong habit, teacher Mary Wegmann smiles for a photo while donating blood.

Making donating look easy, senior Cassidy Hack smiles for a picture. Hack was one of the many that helped donate.

Junior Addison Huffman smiles for a photo while donating blood. This was Huffman's first time donating.

[Photo] It Takes Little Time to Save a Life

January 18, 2024
The Writing on the Wall

The Writing on the Wall

Elio Grieson, Staff
December 12, 2023
Speeding to the finish line, freshman San Kim doesn't slow down for a photo.

Bucket List

Elio Grieson, Staff
November 10, 2023
Students and parents attend freshman orientation on Aug. 29.

Anticipations

Elio Grieson
September 26, 2023
West Delaware 2023 Honor Court. Front Row: Luca Smith, Abigail O'Rear, Ava Timmerman, Liz Sleper, Madelynn Zehr; Back Row: Kate Loecke, Gabe Quint, Keevan Hauschild, Garrison Gillihan, Erin Wegmann.

2023 Homecoming and Honor Courts

Elio Grieson
September 19, 2023
Sophomore Andrea Wubbena attempts winning with two bingo sheets.

Turkey Trot

Elio Grieson, Staff
January 13, 2023
Shophmores Landen Palmer, Gil Johnson, and Brock Northburg building a tower of cups in the upper gym

Juniors and Seniors Cameron Mcgee (11) Anthony Withey (11) Delaney Holtz (12) and Harmony Wheaton (12) dancing together during the Mental Health activities

Film & Lit. students Grant Kramer (12), Olivia Zirtzman (12), Aleaya Holz (11), and Lydia Heims (12) prepare to tape their original film.

To Be Continued…

Elio Grieson, Staff
December 6, 2022
During Business and Industry Day, John Beswick (11) visits with Community Savings Bank to learn about careers in banking.

Busy With Business

Elio Grieson, Staff
November 7, 2022
Posing for a picture, Madison Wieser (11) and Madelynn Zehr (11) show off their t-shirts. Many students dressed up for Thursday's Construction Day theme.

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