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Inklings
From Reader to Leader
From Reader to Leader
Cooper Eschen (10) stands next to his John Deere 70 tractor. Cooper likes Tractor Day because it's something fun and different to do.
FFA Takes Spotlight
At the elementary library, Kennedy Kolbet, Amelia Schnieders, Maleah Demmer, and Kirstyn Kolbet pose for a picture before reading with students. Photo contributed by Carolyn Shives.
New Experiences, More Leadership
Principal Tim Felderman greets Founder Debi Butler in the Brain Health Room.
Brain Health Retreat Room
Senior Sarah Perez poses proudly with her flower.
Blooming With Creativity
Baby calves Dime and Penny stand next to parents. (Photo contributed by Rachel Vontalge)
Animal Lab Welcomes Two Baby Calves
Student council members Grace Sleper, Abby Kass, and Brooklin Ante presents Camp Courageous' Chris Tegeler with a donation. (photo by Jamie Smith)
Contribution to Camp Courageous
Principal Tim Felderman greets Founder Debi Butler in the Brain Health Room.
Brain Health Retreat Room
Getting ready for the sale, Maleigha Hildebrand (11) folds donated clothes.
Student Council Sponsors Clothing Drive
Senior Sarah Perez poses proudly with her flower.
Blooming With Creativity
Seniors Clark Morris and Levi Wilson-Bries compete in the 110-meter hurdles.
Every Step Counts
Guilford Johnson (12) attempts to steal the ball from Kyler Wooten (11).
A Whole New Playing Field
Avery Schmitz (12) lines up in her lane and gets ready to sprint the 60m hurdles.
Mind Over Medals
Juniors Lena Petlon and Grace Sleper practice kicking the ball back and forth.
New Players: New Mindset
Receiving a kick, sophomore Avery Kartman practices stopping a ball with her body.
Soccer Has Kick Started!
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?
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?
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
Bringing Characters to Life Through Costumes
Bringing Characters to Life Through Costumes
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
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
Memphis Voelker (9) grins as he walks up Lost Beach on Lake Delhi.
Shredding Through Summer
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Lili Shappell

Lili Shappell, Staff

Hello! My name is Lili Shappell and I am a senior at West Delaware High School. This is my second year in Journalism. I am a captain in group and individual speech this year. Along with being in speech, I work at the Good Neighbor Society. Next year, I am attending a community college to complete my gen eds then I will be going to Indiana University to complete my Nursing degree. I am so excited to be back in Journalism this year! 

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Principal Tim Felderman greets Founder Debi Butler in the Brain Health Room.

Brain Health Retreat Room

Lili Shappell, Staff
April 8, 2025
Brynn Kartman (10) makes a dramatic entrance.

Senior Harley Giellis-Goodman reflects on her years at West Delaware.

Advice from Class of 2025

Lili Shappell, Staff
February 20, 2025
Kate Ries (10), Erin Mensen (11), Madison Felderman (10), Tiana Washington (12), Ali Robinson (12), Avery Schultz (10), Natalie Palmer (10), and Claire Manson (12) perform their choral reading to judges at the WaMaC speech competition. West Delaware placed second out five schools.

Preparing and Performing for WaMaC Speech

Lili Shappell, Staff
February 13, 2025
Against Maquoketa, Amelia Schnieders bowls a high series of 415, which is her highest series of the season.

[Photo] Girls Bowling Team Hopes to Keep Momentum Rolling

Addison Burger, Staff
January 31, 2025
Wearing blue, over 100 students pose for a photo to show support.

Blue For Hunter Goodman

Lili Shappell, Staff
May 23, 2024
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

Lili Shappell, Staff
May 21, 2024
Sixteen girls qualify for state track. Front Row: Norah Peyton, Natalie Mensen, Addison Schulte, Brooklyn Ante, Kirstyn Kolbet, Abigail O'Rear, Brynn Kartman; Back Row: Coach Doug Engel, Lauren LeClere, Josie McMahon, Avery Schmitz, Charly Lynch, Kennedy Kolbet, Kate Loecke, Erin Mensen, Anna O'Rear, Addison Huffman, Assistant Coach Keri Schulte, and Assistant Coach Hailey Hellmann.

Sprinting For Victory

Lili Shappell, Staff
May 16, 2024
Student council displays locker tags for students who are in extracurricular activities.

[Photo] Tagging into Activities

Ella Goedken, Staff
May 16, 2024
Teacher Max Stoltz and Izzy Barrett (10) play Connections and Wordle.

Wordle or Connections?

Lili Shappell, Staff
May 3, 2024
Learning about the carbon cycle, Charly Lynch (9) draws a diagram on how carbon cycles throughout the planet. "The carbon lab was unique and interesting," Lynch said.

Growing Our Knowledge

Lili Shappell, Staff
April 12, 2024
Leah Goodman (9), Mailia Goodman (9), and Jade Pohlmann (11) make Rice Krispies treats to represent sedimentation and layering of rocks

First to complete their project, Israel Becker (9), Holly Gudenkauf (9), and Lucas Peters (90) ask teacher Kathy Naughton to make sure their project is complete.

Mylee Bockenstedt (9) and Madison Felderman (9) check their compost to see the updates on molding.

Using Miracle-Gro, Samual Meja (9) feeds his pumpkin seed.

Noelle Bardgett (second to the left) is one of the people who showed new students Harley Goodman (11), Sydnee Feliciano (10), and Michael Eadens (9) around West Delaware.

Ambition for Smooth Transition

Lili Shappell, Staff
March 26, 2024
On Feb. 29, Claire Manson (11) donates blood to help save lives!

West Delaware Holds Second Blood Drive of the Year

Lili Shappell, Staff
March 13, 2024
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