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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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Zach O'Rear

Zach O’Rear, Staff

Howdy! My name is Zachariah D. O’Rear, and I am a senior at West Delaware High School. I’m involved in cross country, band, choir, musical, speech, show choir, and the spring play. I am a second-year journalism student. In the outside world, I have a few side hustles. I work at Fareway, KMCH, and Plumb Supply Company. 

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Girls Wrestling Regional Qualifier Recap

Girls Wrestling Regional Qualifier Recap

Zach O’Rear, Staff
January 30, 2023
PORK BUTCHER DAY

[Video] Pork Butcher Day

January 13, 2023
Juniors Maggie Millenkamp, Luca Smith, and Mia Hodson hold up the various items they received during "Be Kind To Your Mind" day.

[Photo] Mental Health Day

December 19, 2022
While observing the Yearbook Staff Board in the commons, Gabriel Drinkwater (12), Haze Seibert (11) and Jonathan Ermer (12) talk to Jason Guyer.

Freshmen Nathan Hanson, Brandell Harper, Kaiden Haas, Aidan Holz, and Cameron Guyer pose for a picture at Be kind to Your Mind day in the high school commons.

During Be Kind To Your Mind day, students make mantra bracelets in Seedorff Gym.

Do You Decorate The Back of Your Christmas Tree?

Do You Decorate The Back of Your Christmas Tree?

Zach O’Rear, Staff
December 15, 2022
Head Coach Ashley Heims gives directions to her players in between innings.

Focus on the Field

Zach O’Rear, Staff
December 14, 2022
Back Row: Kylee Shoop (10), Hannah Cantwell (10), Samantha Murray (11), Anna O'Rear (9), Alexis Bunting (9), Ella Goedken (10), Head Coach Dale Meyer; Front Row: Kloee Chrystal, Kendra Lux (10), Addison Burger (10), Abigail O'Rear (11), Addesyn Welcher (9), Paige Woellert (10), Emily Gudenkauf (10), and Catherine Drapeaux (10).

West Delaware Girls Wrestling Kicks Off

Zach O’Rear, Staff
November 17, 2022
Saul Barron plays "Carry on My Wayward Son" by Kansas with West Delaware's Bass Clef choir.

The Keymaster

Zach O’Rear, Staff
November 10, 2022
Hauschild fist bumps Sophomore Griffin Lott, before the Waverly-Shell Rock game started.

The Man Behind the Lens

Zach O’Rear
October 17, 2022
“Find good friends. You’re going to be able to hang out with people throughout high school.”Michael Kephart, (10th Grade)

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

West Delaware’s Holiday Music Celebration!

Zach O’Rear, Staff
January 3, 2022
The Mixed Chorus performs "S'Vivon."

The Mixed Chorus performs "S'Vivon."

The Treble Clef Choir performs "White Winter Hymnal."

The Treble Clef Choir continues performance with "By Candlelight."

The Mixed Choir begin with singing "Winter Wonderland."

The Treble Clef Choir continues performance with "By Candlelight."

The Treble Clef Choir continues performance with "By Candlelight."

The Treble Clef Choir continues performance with "By Candlelight."

The Treble Clef Choir concludes their performance with "White Winter Hymnal."

The Treble Clef Choir choir begins their performance with "Candy Cane Lane."

The trombones play "Baba Yetu."

The saxophone section preforms "Baba Yetu."

Director Jonathan D. Green conducts the band as they perform "Adventum."

The Concert band performs "Linus and Lucy" from "A Charlie Brown Celebration."

The clarinet section begins playing "A Charlie Celebration."

The Concert band performs "A Charlie Brown Celebration."

The Concert band starts the show with "A Charlie Brown Celebration."

Band Director Jonathan Green delivers an introduction.

The West Delaware Concert band stands at the beginning of the concert.

Carson Less (120) stares down his opponent to get a better angle.

Hawk Wrestlers Embrace the Opportunity to Compete

Zach O’Rear, Staff
December 9, 2021
The Band plays at the Veterans Day Assembly on November 11 to honor the Military Branches.

[Photo] Veterans Day

Adrian Swenka, Staff
December 5, 2021
Stephanie LaRosa (10), Alexis McTaggart (12), Maddie Hoeger (12), Ava Neuhaus (12), and Willow Thompson (12) race across the Vinton-Shellsburg campus.

Sharpened by Motivation

Zach O’Rear, Staff
November 10, 2021
Playing Donna Sheridan, Liz Sleper (10), is being lifted in the air by cast mates.

[Photo] Making Memories with ‘Mamma Mia!’

Macy Deutmeyer, Staff
November 4, 2021
Freshman Brett Yonkovic runs a play against the Solon Spartans. The freshmen beat Solon, 32-0.

Freshmen Football Smashes the Spartans

Zach O’Rear, Staff
August 27, 2021
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