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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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Gabby Drees, Web Master

I’m Gabby Drees, and I’m a senior. I’m involved in crew for both show choir and musical and I’m in NHS. Outside of school I enjoy photography and kayaking. My dream would be to work at a place like The Washington Post or The New York Times and work on Capitol Hill.

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Teacher Joan Salow is retiring at the end of the 2021 school year after 31 years.

[Photo] Retiring to New Adventures

Jenna Philipp, Staff
April 9, 2021
Custodians dismantle the Mac Lab to be replaced by a student lounge area. In the past, photoshop and journalism students studied in this area.

Student Lounge Launches

Gavin Drees, Web Master
March 31, 2021
Junior Makayla Gasper and her friends, Karsyn Welcher (12), Laney Robinson (11), Anna Werner (12), and Alexis McTaggart (11), conduct a waste audit at the high school.

Trashy Goals

Gavin Drees, Web Master
March 15, 2021
As part of the proposed school renovations, workers will remove asbestos in the school.

West Delaware’s Referendum for Renovations

Gavin Drees, Web Master
February 25, 2021
"Washington DC - Capitol Hill: United States Capitol" by wallyg is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

West Delaware Reacts to What Happened at the Capitol

Gavin Drees, Web Master
February 2, 2021
Senior Kaylee Osterhause wanted a modern fairy look for her shoot.

[Photo] Dreams Do Come True

Melanie Loughren, Staff
December 10, 2020
Students create a display to honor freshman Carson Crane at the Oct. 16 football game.

[Photo] Honoring a Late Classmate

Erin Mullen, Staff
November 4, 2020
After winning their second playoff game and qualifying for state. Senior Jared Voss and Junior Wyatt Voelker celebrated together on Brown Field.

[Photo] Qualifying for State

October 30, 2020
According to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health), one in six American youth experience a mental health disorder every year.

Trying to Keep Afloat

Gavin Drees, Web Master
January 23, 2020
Thugs Ian Rogers (11), Elias Tibbott (11), Tyger Vaske (11) and Grant Schnieders (12) perform "When I Find My Baby" in "Sister Act."

More Than Just an Athlete

Gavin Drees, Web Master
December 6, 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
Blood Drive Infographic

Blood Drive Infographic

Gavin Drees, Web Master
November 18, 2019
At the districts cross country meet in Independence, Makayla Gasper (10), Karsyn Welcher (11), Kaleah Carter (12), and Keara Emerson (9) support West Delaware runners. “The atmosphere was pretty intense, [and] everybody wanted to do good,” Welcher said.

Smiling and Sprinting

Gavin Drees, Web Master
November 12, 2019
Students charge the field decked out in neon on Sept. 6. The Hawks beat the Marion Indians with a win of 32-20 that night.

[Photo] We Got Spirit, Yes We Do

Isabelle Willey, Copy Editor
October 29, 2019
Decked out with spirit, freshman Hayden Lyness and senior Chris LaRosa enjoy their snow cones. The snow cones were free to students who stopped by during lunch.

Homecoming Highlights

Gavin Drees, Web Master
October 4, 2019
Students seek to solve West Delaware's current and future financial problems.

Everything You Need to Know About the School’s Financial Issues in 3½ Minutes

Gavin Drees, Staff
March 19, 2019
At the Window Walk, freshman Gracie McCusker plays her violin.

Inside View of a Violinist

Gavin Drees, Staff
January 30, 2019
Standing tall at the November school board meeting, senior Annika Sutter explains why she thinks French should not be phased out.

West Delaware Students Save French Program

Gavin Drees, Staff
December 6, 2018
Factors in French Class

Factors in French Class

Gavin Drees, Staff
December 4, 2018
Justin Grawe (12) sings with Denise Cherry (12) as the new projector shines down behind.

Poppins’ Projectors

Gavin Drees, Staff
October 30, 2018
Grace Reth (10) paints a bird cage for the villain, Ms. Andrews. All the painting of props and set are done by the students.

[Photo] West Delaware presents “Mary Poppins!”

Tyler Salow, Webmaster
October 18, 2018
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