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The Student News Site of West Delaware High School

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The Student News Site of West Delaware High School

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Emma Merkes

Emma Merkes, Contents Editor

I am Emma Merkes, and I am a senior. I am involved in speech, student council, NHS, play, and basically everything in the music department. In my spare time, I enjoy four-wheeling, spending time in the water, blaring Morgan Wallen or Luke Combs in my car, photography, and hanging out with my friends. My greatest fear is feet.

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Addison Reetz (12) assists in cleaning the pool at the Aquatic Center.

[Photo] Paying It Foward

Taylor Hammer, Staff
May 14, 2021
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[Photo] Making His Mark

Molly Mullis, Contents Editor
May 17, 2021
On April 26, Mia Peyton prepares to chip the green.

Higher Goals for Lower Scores

Emma Merkes, Contents Editor
April 27, 2021
After 34 years, Duane Philgreen retires from teaching vocal music.

[Photo] Moving on from Music

Molly Mullis, Contents Editor
May 5, 2021
Front Row: Anna Werner, Carla Gomez, Kaylee Osterhaus, Ava Hauser, and Jadyn Werner; Back Row: Brandon Wellman, Jared Voss, Kieran Monaghan, Kyle Kelley, and Elias Tibbott.

[Photo] Prom Court

Carlee Smith, Staff
April 23, 2021
During “Song of Triumph,” director Duane Philgreen conducts concert choir.

COVID Choir Concerts

Emma Merkes, Contents Editor
April 1, 2021
West Delaware Presents Into the Woods

West Delaware Presents ‘Into the Woods’

Emma Merkes, Contents Editor
March 31, 2021
Kaylee Osterhaus (12) belts out her solo in the song Cool Change.

Surfing Through the Show Choir Season

Emma Merkes, Contents Editor
March 18, 2021
During the ensemble 15 Reasons Not to Be in a Play, Laney Robinson (11), Haley Hamm (11), Jadyn Werner (12) and Samantha Anderson (11) swoon over prince Grant Menard (11).

[Photo] All-State Nominees

Macey Heim, Staff
March 29, 2021
In the UNI-Dome, seniors Chloe Wilson, Malena Grummitt, and Austyn Isaacs cheer at half-time of the High School State Championship football game.

Cheerleaders Participate in Iowa Cheer Honor Squad

Emma Merkes, Contents Editor
January 13, 2020
Lydia Heims (9) announces numbers for Turkey Bingo. As a whole, students received around 70 candy snacks and 25 T-shirts.

[Photo] Gobbling With a Goal

Grace Johnson, Contents Editor
December 16, 2019
According to the 2019 National Youth Tobacco Survey, 27.5 percent of high schoolers use e-cigarettes.

It’s Just Sad

Gavin Drees and Emma Merkes
December 4, 2019
Isabella Maule(12) donates blood at the 2018 Blood Drive.

Give Blood = Save Lives

Emma Merkes, Contents Editor
November 19, 2019
Taylor Hammer (11) questions Molly Mullis (11) on her involvement as Reverend Hale in the Advanced English III Mock Trial while Brynn Boeckenstedt (11) keeps order as the judge.

[Photo] Tell it to the Judge

November 22, 2019
Sam Lyness (12) Italian Stallion pumpkin.

Spooky Stallion Shines with Success

Emma Merkes, Contents Editor
November 1, 2019
West Delaware Presents Sister Act!

West Delaware Presents “Sister Act!”

Emma Merkes, Contents Editor
October 21, 2019
Senior Ian Tibbott approaches the lane to throw the ball.

Great Start To The New Season

Emma Merkes, Staff
December 20, 2018
An anonymous student exhales vapor causing a white cloud.

Vaping Sweeps Hawk Nation

Emma Merkes and Chloe Wilson
December 14, 2018
Students Who Vape At West Delaware

Students Who Vape At West Delaware

Emma Merkes and Chloe Wilson
December 7, 2018
At the state qualifier meet in Manchester, Andrew Salas (10) finishes with a time of 19:44.

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Hannah Axline (11) runs with the districts cross country team on Oct. 18 at Hart Ridge Golf Course. “I felt very accomplished and proud of myself that I had the chance to participate on the district team,” Axline said.

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At the state qualifier meet, Tyger Vaske (10) beats his personal record with a time of 19:13 on Oct. 18.

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On Oct. 1, rain struck Delaware Country resulting in a flood.

High Water Hits Student Homes

Emma Merkes, Staff
October 24, 2018
Chad Bishop (11) takes a swing at the annual Car Bash following Coronation. This year, the car was a Dodge Intrepid donated by teacher Jason Guyers sister.

[Photo] Wrecking Waverly

Tyler Salow, Webmaster
October 1, 2018
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