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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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Brooke Holtz

Brooke Holtz, Staff

Hi, my name is Brooke Holtz, and I’m a senior. I’m involved in speech and the music department. In my free time, I like listening to music, watching Netflix, and hanging out with friends and family. After high school, I am going to UNI to become an elementary school teacher. 

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Editing a voice over Emma Merkes (12), and Alissa Holtz (12) work together to finish the recording.

Senior Mia Peyton dribbles the ball down the court at a home basketball game.

Order on the Court

Brooke Holtz, Staff
January 11, 2021
Sophomore Grant Kramer records himself as Santa for Radio Broadcasting.

Dodging from "snowballs," senior Jadyn Werner acts during Choral reading practice.

Senior Rebecca Farmer practices her script for Choral Reading.

Junior Wyatt Voelker attempts to pin his opponent during the home wrestling meet on Dec. 17. West Delaware wrestled Beckman Catholic and Mount Vernon, dominating Beckman Catholic, 62-12, and Mount Vernon, 42-3.

Pin for Another Win

Brooke Holtz, Staff
December 21, 2020
Freshman teammates Audrey Jolley, Elizabeth Sleper and Ava Timmerman read through scripts during practice for their first speech season.

Trading Traditions for New Beginnings

Brooke Holtz, Staff
December 17, 2020
A Veteran from the American Legion Club sets the table for POW and MIA soldiers.

Members of The American Legion Post 45 perform the Flag Folding Ceremony at the Veterans Day Assembly.

[Photo] 2020 Veterans Day Assembly

Lexi Harbach, Staff
December 11, 2020
Natalie Kehrli (12)

COVID Can’t Stop the Beat

Brooke Holtz, Staff
November 16, 2020
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Brooke Holtz, Staff
September 22, 2020
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