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Inklings
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
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
Wearing blue, over 100 students pose for a photo to show support.
Blue For Hunter Goodman
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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All content by Helen Temeyer
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
Before dress rehearsal, Kaylee Osterhaus (11) and Kaleah Carter (12) enjoy their tea.

[Photo] Behind the Curtain

Carla Gomez, Staff
November 20, 2019
A few squash picked by the volunteers.

[Photo] Squashing Hunger

Kailee Kaiser, Staff
October 24, 2019
Teacher Duane Philgreen accompanies Kaylee Osterhaus (11), Denise Cherry (12), Anna Werner (11) and Lainey Robinson (10) as they sing a song from "Sister Act" during the rainy homecoming parade.

[Photo] An Interview with Cast Member of ‘Sister Act’

Grace Johnson, Contents Editor
October 23, 2019
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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.

[Photo] Homecoming Highlights

Gavin Drees, Web Master
October 4, 2019
Payton Lewin, Carlee Smith, Jenna Philipp, Jadyn Peyton and other students get tangled in a human knot after taking the reading ISASP test.

[Photo] New Online ISASP Testing

Sabrina Welcher, Staff
April 30, 2019
All State Qualifiers: Front Row: Ethan Glick, Lexi Rieken, Makayla Gasper, Haley Hamm, Emma Miller, Jaci Bries, Jenna Phillip, Jadyn Werner; Back Row: Emma Merkes, Shaun DeMoss, Aleah Heims, Gabrielle Schuman, Justin Grawe, Victoria Harris, Kennedy Niles, Isabel Barron, Blake Cook, Jacob Georgen, Natalie Kehrli, Leah Wegmann, Anna Werner, Nicholas Stocks

[Photo] All State Large Group Speech

Isabelle Willey, Staff
February 27, 2019
Senior Ian Tibbott approaches the lane to throw the ball.

[Photo] Great Start To The New Season

Emma Merkes, Staff
December 20, 2018
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[Photo] Happy Holidays

Hannah Albrecht, Staff
December 21, 2018
Andrew Buelow wins a new welding helmet for finishing second place at the Kirkwood Welding competition.

[Photo] Continuing Welding Tradition

Rachel Haight, Webmaster
April 25, 2018
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