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Inklings
Lifeguards prepare for their first shift at the pool. Front Row: Tiana Washington (12), Keizel Rivera (10), Avery Carroll (10), Anna Williams (9), Gwenith Pasker (12), Harrison Nefzger (9); Row 2: Carlie Lewin, Maya Pennington (11), Erin Wegmann, Alaina Bardgett (11); Back Row: Caleb Stocks (12), Josh Sleper (9), Evan Dunkel (12). (Photo contributed by Krista Briggs)
Suntan Lotion to Serious Skills
Director Jonathan Green conducts the band.
Pulling It All Together
Typing at his computer, Principal Tim Felderman completes paperwork. Felderman has worked with students in all capacities from an Ag teacher to principal.
West Delaware Long Time Principal Announces His Move to Hampton Dumont
Kate Wenger (12), Paige Woellert (12), Jax Miller (12), and Kirstyn Kolbet (12) pose with a picture of their future roommate. Image designed on Canva by Hannah Cantwell.
Rummaging for Roommates
Madi Deutmeyer (11) played percussion at the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) conference at Jack Trice Stadium. (Photo contributed by Pam Deutmeyer.)
Barnyard Beats
The Mountain Climber award poster in the freshman hallway recognizes the first recipients.
Climbing the Mountain
Typing at his computer, Principal Tim Felderman completes paperwork. Felderman has worked with students in all capacities from an Ag teacher to principal.
West Delaware Long Time Principal Announces His Move to Hampton Dumont
Macoy Peyton (12) hits the ball down the course.
Swinging for Success
Getting over 10 gallons of water dumped on their heads, Tess Thomsen (10), Ruby Dolan (9), and Vivian Clar (9) react to the cold water. (Picture taken from video of the girls doing the challenge)
More Than A Cold Splash
Showing kids the different parts of a tractor, John Wickman (10), Hunter Rave (10), and Blake Ries (11) explain the importance of being safe around big machinery.
Skills for Surprise Situations
Coach Ryan King instructs Lena Pettlon (11) on third during the Ed-Co scrimmage.
Above and Far Beyond the Field
Seth Jackson (12), Clark Morris (12), Christian Timmerman (12), and Levi Wilson-Bries pose in front of their senior posters after qualifying for state. (Photo contributed)
West Delaware Track Teams Excel at 3A State Meet with Record-Breaking Performances
Macoy Peyton (12) hits the ball down the course.
Swinging for Success
The upgraded weightroom contains new racks, weights, and other equipment.
Lifting Spirits … and Weights
After hitting the ball, senior Evan Dunkel watches as it flies through the air. Dunkel has a nine hole average of 56.00.
Boys Golf Sectionals
Kate Wenger (12), Paige Woellert (12), Jax Miller (12), and Kirstyn Kolbet (12) pose with a picture of their future roommate. Image designed on Canva by Hannah Cantwell.
Rummaging for Roommates
A Team Full of Cuties
A Team Full of Cuties
Students' Secret Likes or Dislikes
Students’ Secret Likes or Dislikes
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?
Students utilize the new weight room before and after school while Matt Seabold supervises.
Artificial Intelligence Should Guide Ideas, Not Replace Them
Zach Jolley (4) and Eli Shipley (10) warm up for a performance. Jolley was filling in for in Sam Mejia, who was missing that rehearsal.
Senior. Sophomore. Junior. Elementary School?
Senior Emily Gudenkauf singing Santa Baby at the holiday assembly.
Working Towards Childhood Dream
Students enjoy many contemporary novels.
Words to Live By
On Nov. 15, A group of thespians gather in the UNI auditorium to watch “Zombie Prom.” with other theater troupes. Front Row: Claire Manson (12), Jeanne Bargette (9), Makayla Seeley (10), Baylea Hutchinson (10); Back Row: Jennifer Lamb, Tina Ostrander, Eli Shipley (10), Kaidyn Robbins (9), Keizel Rivera (10), Sophia Hegland (11).
Thespians Go to Festival
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
First-year head coach Jake Voss and assistant coach Jeff Voss lead the West Delaware wrestling team to a second-place finish at the Dual Team State Championships. Photo contributed by Lisa Yonkovic.
All For the Team
Braden Wenger competes at a swim meet. Photo contributed by Hattie Peterson.
Five Schools Combine for Swimming
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
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Coach Ryan King instructs Lena Pettlon (11) on third during the Ed-Co scrimmage.

[Photo] Above and Far Beyond the Field

Savanna Hamm, Staff
May 29, 2025
Senior Claire Manson and sophomore Eli Shipley sing with emotion to each other as they perform their duet.

[Photo] Music Magic

Landen Palmer, Staff
May 22, 2025
Avery Raush (12) and Kenzi Hempstead (12) pull mulch away from a trees at the fairground.

Planting a tree at the fairgrounds, Andrea Kann (12) and Lilianna Shappell (12) place mulch. "Senior Service Day brings me joy because I get to give back to the community," Shappell said.

NHS students Paige Woellert and Andrea Wubbena deliver instructions to students. Their game was Disney 101, and the students guessed Disney characters based on a card shown

[Photo] New Experiences, More Leadership

Addison Burger, Staff
April 9, 2025
Senior Sarah Perez poses proudly with her flower.

[Photo] Blooming With Creativity

April 7, 2025
Senior Sarah Perez poses proudly with her flower.

[Photo] Blooming With Creativity

Landen Palmer, Staff
April 7, 2025
Freshman Alexa Koch poses with Hector and parent Leticia Timmerman.

[Photo] Unleashing Happiness

Madison Frost, staff
April 4, 2025
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Tiana Washington (12), Gwenith Pasker (12), and Trent Menard (11) play their roles in the one act play.

[Photo] Preparing and Performing for WaMaC Speech

Lili Shappell, Staff
February 13, 2025
At The Alley, Izak Hernandez throws the ball. So far this season, Hernandez has knocked down 1,356 pins.

[Photo] Girls Bowling Team Hopes to Keep Momentum Rolling

Addison Burger, Staff
January 31, 2025
Hanging up garland, juniors Karlee Wright and Molly Waterhouse decorate their Tree Farm themed door.

[Photo] Decking Halls and Doors

December 12, 2024
Acting as Les Filles De La Ville, Ali Robinsion, Emma Millenkamp. and Alania Bardgett fan over Gaston.

Crew member Clay Mather raises the backstage curtain.

Grace Sleper, Eli Shipley, Makayla Seeley, and Ali Robinson were recently accepted into the All-State Choir.

[Photo] All-State Choir Students Selected to Sing in Ames

Kassie Gonzalez, Staff
November 21, 2024
Seniors Elio Grieson, Evan Kartman, and Keevan Hauschild work together to draw a sun. They were given one marker with three strings attached as a way to work on collaboration.

[Photo] 2024 IHSPA Spring News Contest

Keevan Hauschild, Staff
May 17, 2024
Blake Recker (12) competed in Kirkwood's annual welding competition, placing second overall.

[Photo] West Delaware's Second Place Welder

April 22, 2024
In a JV meet vs Benton, Gage Weber (11) putts on hole 17 at Pin Oak. Weber went out for golf for the first time this year.

[Photo] There It Goes

Keevan Hauschild, Staff
April 19, 2024
Paul Sycamore, played by Christian Timmerman (11), shakes Tony Kirby's hand after meeting him for the first time. Kirby was played by Ethan Grawe (12).

[Photo] Balancing Arts with Athletics

Keevan Hauschild, Staff
April 11, 2024
Shipley, playing Mr. Kirby, is tackled by Mr. Kolenkhov.

[Photo] WDHA Radio Takes Center Stage

Liz Sleper, Staff
April 5, 2024
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.

[Photo] You Can’t Take It With You

Keevan Hauschild, Staff
April 5, 2024
Front Row: Bane Long (12), Lucas Zieser (10), Charles Maloney (9); Back Row: Derrick White (coach), Timothy Swenka (12), Jayden Gaul (12).

Front Row: Anna Maloney (9), Collin White (11), Alexi Harmon (10), Wyatt Ross Revelle (9), Christian Carper (coach); Back Row: Zach Smith (12), William Kelley (10), Timothy Swenka (12), Lucas Zieser (10), Bane Long (12).

[Photo] Esports state qualifiers: Smite and Smash

January 10, 2024
Five selected students will be preforming in the All-State choir on Nov. 18. These Students include (front row) Madeline Johnson (12), Liz Sleper (12) (back row) Gil Johnson (11), Zachary Wenger (12), and Maggie Millenkamp (12).

[Photo] Music Department Success in the All-State Process

November 6, 2023
Susie Funke hits an iron, which moves her ball towards the green.

Cleaning up the landscape around the school, senior Garrett Zieser pulls weeds.

[Photo] Seniors Give Back to the Community

Erin Mullen, Editor
May 15, 2023
Before holiday break, FBLA members junior Ashleigh Hartman, freshman Isabelle Demmer, and senior Alison Deutmeyer deliver holiday cards to residents at the Good Neighbor Home.

[Photo] FBLA Sends Cards to Residents

Maddie Hoeger, Staff
February 6, 2023
Head Coach Ashley Heims gives directions to her players in between innings.

[Photo] Focus on the Field

December 14, 2022
The day before state, Garrett Zieser (12) shaves coach Christian Carper's hair.

[Photo] Esports Advances to State

Keevan Hauschild, Staff
November 18, 2022
Teacher Christian Carper assists Isabelle Demmer (9) in putting on the empathy belly.

[Photo] Students Wear Empathy Belly

Katelyn Scott, Staff
November 11, 2022
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Saul Barron plays "Carry on My Wayward Son" by Kansas with West Delaware's Bass Clef choir.

[Photo] The Keymaster

November 10, 2022
Construction workers at West Delaware High School lift up a unit to provide heat to the building.

[Photo] Adjusting to Adversity

Erin Mullen, Editor
October 18, 2022
Enjoying the games, Maleah Demmer (10) and Paige Woellert (10) engage in bags outside of the school building.

[Photo] First Day Excitement

Erin Mullen, Editor
September 13, 2022
Brody Kafer (10) strides out to first base. The Hawks finished the game with the score of 8-0 against Benton.

During an individual game against Marion, Louis Shontz (10) makes his approach.

[Photo] Year-Round Bowling

Keevan Hauschild, Staff
April 6, 2022
Playing the saxaphone, Lucas Beilby performs "Prince Charming" during Swing Into Spring.

[Photo] Swing Into Spring Solos

Jaci Bries, Staff
March 29, 2022
Allie Demmer works on cutting the tabs to make the tie blanket.

[Photo] West Delaware Warms up Winter

Jenna Philipp, Staff
March 28, 2022
Leijhton Deutmeyer (10) and Evan Dunkel (9) race to be the first team to remove all tissues from the box.

Grace Millenkamp smile as the students enjoy singing "Sleigh Ride."

Lauren Johnson sings her solo in the song "Believe."

The Concert Chorus performs a rendition of "Frosty the Snowman."

The Concert chorus closes with "Sleigh Ride."

Bass clef chorus open with "Ose Shalom".

The Bass Clef chorus open with "Ose Shalom."

The Bass Clef chorus open with "Ose Shalom."

The Concert Chorus performs "Sleigh Ride" to conclude the concert.

Aiden Lee begins to beatbox to bring hype to the American holiday classic "Frosty the Snowman."

Aaron Murray says his line before the Bass Clef concludes their performance.

Choral Director Leighton Ware conducts the Bass Clef chorus in singing "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch."

The Bass Clef Chorus sings the holiday classic "Jingle Bells."

[Photo] West Delaware's Holiday Music Celebration!

January 3, 2022
A freshman homeroom class participates in a Ricochet activity.

[Photo] Ricochet

Anastasia White, Staff
December 9, 2021
During his Journalism class, Bangladeshi foreign exchange student Prottay Roy Chowdhury (11) grins at the camera in the North Computer lab.

[Photo] Crossing the Atlantics

Prottay Roy Chowdhury, Staff
December 6, 2021
The West Delaware High School 2020-2021 Yearbook Staff: Anna Werner, Kyleigh Marsden, Aleah Heims, Natalie Kehrli, Molly Mullis, Jamison Gunter, Macey Heim, Emma Merkes, Gabby Drees, Adrian Swenka; Back Row: Grace Reth, Jenna Philipp, Brooke Holtz, Nicholas Jones, Carlee Smith, Sawyer Falck, Zachariah Duggan, Alexa Harbach, Keara Emerson, Kennedy Klostermann, Christian Nunley, Taylor Hammer, and adviser Helen Temeyer. Not pictured: Allie Demmer, Savana Hines, Grace Johnson, Melanie Loughren, Kylinne Meyers, Erin Mullen, Alleesa Reed, Gracie Robinson, Hayley Vaske, Paetyn Welcher.

Journalism Students Earn Honors

Helen Temeyer, Advisor
November 11, 2021
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[Photo] Prottay Roy Chowdhury

September 21, 2021
Superintendent Dr. Kristen Rickey welcomes everyone to commencement.

[Photo] Congratulations to the Class of 2021

June 8, 2021
Superintendent Dr. Kristen Rickey welcomes everyone to commencement.

[Photo] Congratulations to the Class of 2021

Jenna Philipp, staff
June 8, 2021
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[Photo] West Delaware Presents “Clue”

Taylor Hammer, Staff
May 24, 2021
Madison Shontz receives her cap and gowns during homeroom.

[Photo] Walking Across the Stage

Christian Nunley, Staff
May 11, 2021
Morgan Collier rolls a putt at the West Delaware invitation on April 26.

[Photo] Higher Goals for Lower Scores

Emma Merkes, Contents Editor
April 27, 2021
Before the show, senior Katie McGrane does junior Aiden Lee's makeup for his role of the wolf.

[Photo] Pandemic Musical

Macey Heim, Staff
April 28, 2021
In the song "Muscle Beach Party," Ethan Grawe (9) and Zach O'Rear (10) show off their muscles.

[Photo] Surfing Through the Show Choir Season

Emma Merkes, Contents Editor
March 18, 2021
Decorating their door for the holidays, Hallie Wenger (12), Anna Werner (12) and Karsyn Welcher (12) paint Christmas lights onto a sheet of paper for their door.

[Photo] Holiday Door Decoration

Grace Reth, Staff
January 4, 2021
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Bass Clef Choir performs their song "Carol of the Bells" during the concert via livestream.

[Photo] Choir Concert COVID Style

Melanie Loughren, Staff
December 22, 2020
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[Photo] COVID Can’t Stop the Beat

Brooke Holtz, Staff
November 16, 2020
On Sept. 14 during Homecoming Week on Dress As Your Favorite Teacher Day, Emma Merkes (12), Aleah Heims (12) and teacher Laura Gelwicks all dress resembling teacher Helen Temeyer. “Mrs. Temeyer’s most iconic outfit is a simple black dress, so I followed that and ran,” Heims said.

[Photo] Homecoming Dress-up Days

Erin Mullen, Staff
September 25, 2020
Kalen Recker (11), Alias Underwood (11), Joshua Seeley (11), Myles Ponsar (10), Trey Boczkowski (9) and Elijah Heims (12) act out choreography with the rest of the Bass Clef Chorus. The choir members whipped out various pieces of Christmas clothing (including hats) for the last song, "Jingle Bells."

[Photo] Sounds of the Season Includes Entertaining Features

Grace Johnson, Contents Editor
December 11, 2019
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