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Working the farm machinery rotation, senior Jack Smith teaches the students about the dangers of being around tractors.
Smarter Future Farmers
Wearing blue, over 100 students pose for a photo to show support.
Blue For Hunter Goodman
Senior Stephanie LaRosa is helped out of her vehicle during the mock crash.
A Fake Crash With Real Impact
No backpacks will be allowed in classrooms beginning with the 2024-25 school year.
The Banning of Backpacks
Juniors Andrea Kann and Avery Rausch enjoy Kona Ice provided by the school.
Party Around the School
Wearing blue, over 100 students pose for a photo to show support.
Blue For Hunter Goodman
Senior Stephanie LaRosa is helped out of her vehicle during the mock crash.
A Fake Crash With Real Impact
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 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.
2024 IHSPA Spring News Contest
In Foods II, teacher Christian Carper evaluates a banana cream pie made by seniors Aleaya Holz, Meagan Tran, and Ren Winkowitsch.
Starting From Scratch
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
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
During the 2022 playoff game vs Solon, Doug Winkowitsch looks for an official to talk to.
Leaving a Legacy Bigger Than Football
Front Row: Kaden Farmer (9), Trayvn Sullivan (10), Coach Kenny Pasker, and Aiden Chopard (10); Back Row: Grant Rees (11), Keegan Carnicle (11), Blake Recker (12), Keenan Waugh (12), Coach Rick Robinson, Coach Chris Rees, and Jace Turnis (11).
West Delaware Bass Fishing
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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Inklings
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Inklings
Susie Funke

Susie Funke, Staff

Hi! I am Susie Funke, and I am part of the West Delaware Journalism Staff. I am a sophomore, and I am involved in volleyball, basketball, softball, and golf. In my free time, I love listening to music, hanging out with my friends, and being on the river with my family. After high school, I plan to attend college and start some of the big next steps of my future! This is my first year of Journalism, and I am excited for the new opportunities it will bring!

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Brooke Krogmann (10), makes a move and dribbles past her defender.

West Delaware girls basketball 2022-2023

Susie Funke, Staff
January 13, 2023
Sophomore Andrea Wubbena attempts winning with two bingo sheets.

[Photo] Turkey Trot

Elio Grieson, Staff
January 13, 2023
Allie Demmer (12) looks over Grant Northburg (12) as he makes a cut into their fetal piglet.

Making Cuts and Progress In A&P

Susie Funke, Staff
January 12, 2023
Slicing into her piglet, senior Lauryn Bruggeman smiles as she makes an incision.

Senior Harper Blommers prepares her piglet for dissection in an A&P lab.

Helping each other through the process of dissecting a fetal pig, junior Madison Hildebrand and senior Mackenzie Kluesner discuss what to do next.

Seniors Olivia Zirtzman, Saul Hernandez and Lauren Johnson play Just Dance in the Upper Gym during Be Kind To Your Mind day.

Freshman Mylee Hoffman stretches during Be Kind To Your Mind day in the upper gym.

Levi Wilson-Bries (10), Seth Jackson (10), and Aidan Zirtzman (10) stand over the trading card table in Seedorff Gym.

West Delaware puts up signs to promote the upcoming mental health event.

Creatively Crushing the Stigma

Susie Funke, Staff
December 15, 2022
Warming up for their second day of practice, The West Delaware girls basketball team works on their ball handling skills.

New Coach—Same Battle for Success

Susie Funke, Staff
November 14, 2022
Laughing with the crowd, Liz Sleper (11) pauses after she sings and dances to the “Spanish Panic.”

Students Perform “Once Upon a Mattress”

Susie Funke, Staff
November 4, 2022
The Traveling Toilet

The Traveling Toilet

Susie Funke, Staff
October 27, 2022
Fighting Mental Health With Yoga

Fighting Mental Health With Yoga

Susie Funke, Staff
October 25, 2022
Showing Iowa pride on Monday of homecoming week, Landen Palmer (10) goes all out wearing his yellow and black attire. Monday’s dress up theme was favorite college, chosen by the West Delaware Student Council.

During the Homecoming Powderpuff kickball game, senior Cameron Geuther prepares to deliver a throw to first base. Geuther led his team to victory, 9-8, but due to bad weather, the tournament was cut short.

“Take as many college classes as you can. Appreciate the many options West Delaware offers you in your four years.” Claire Ridenour (12th Grade)

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