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A Season of Thanks
Stapling the kindness links together, senior Susie Funke helps out student council by adding to the juniors' kindness chain.
Kindness: A Chain Reaction
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
NHS Seniors: Front Row: Jaidyn Ronnebaum, Gwenith Pasker, Kirstyn Kolbet, Trudy Loecke, Ali Robinson, Maleah Demmer, Abigail Kass, Susan Funke, Olivia Halverson, Parker Peterson, Jax Miller; Row 2: Anna Sickels, Claire Manson, Aubrey Wilson, Paige Woellert, Andrea Wubbena, Myka Brooks, Amelia Schnieders, Josie McMahon, Kennedy Kolbet, Brooke Krogmann, Adam Cook, Seth Jackson; Back Row: Evan Dunkel, Owen Pettlon, Sam Ogden, Jack Buesing, Nick Lewis, Brent Yonkovic, Caleb Stocks, Jeryn Funke, Nickolas Uthe, Braden Wenger, Keagan Jackson. (Missing from picture: Hannah Cantwell, Kate Wenger, Addison Burger, Kennedy Loesche.)
NHS Induction
Seniors Adam Cook and Olivia Halverson turn 18 on Election Day
From Birthday Cake to Ballot Box
Working in free time, senior Josie McMahon is ready to present her slideshow.
Working to Boost Career Preparation
Junior Aiden Wulfekuhle signs his letter of intent with Henderson Products. With Wulfekuhle is Thomas Kenny, left, welding engineer at Henderson Products, and Holly Stiefel, right, Henderson Products human resources manager.
Classroom to Career
Stock Smart
Stock Smart
American Government students Harley Giellis-Goodman (12), Aarebella Haynes (12), Gwenith Pasker (12), Hannah Palmershein (12), Shelby Waterhouse (12), and Olivia Halverson (12) pose inside the clock tower on their visit to the Delaware County Courthouse.
Government Classes Tour Courthouse
Makenna Kelly is the new Brain Health Room liaison.
New Leadership in the Brain Health Room: A Fresh Approach to Cognitive Wellness
Defending, Lena Petlon (11) and Vedah Langel (11) team up against a Maquoketa Valley player on Nov. 22.
Varsity Sweep
The Hawks celebrate after Brooke Krogmann (12) scores the winning point over Davenport Assumption in the quarterfinals.
Volleyball Makes Semifinal State Appearance
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
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?
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
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
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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Isabelle Willey, Copy Editor

Hey! I’m Isabelle Willey, and I’m a senior! I’m involved with a lot including cross country, student council, FCA, NHS and art club. I love to take pictures and edit them, so I’m majoring in Journalism and Mass Communication next fall at The University of Iowa. If you’re ever trying to find me I’m usually watching Criminal Minds or Greys Anatomy. Also, I’m kinda addicted to Dr. Pepper and chicken sandwiches.

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Senior Says Her Final Goodbye

Senior Says Her Final Goodbye

Isabelle Willey, Staff
May 6, 2020
Fellow freshmen Landon Letts, Shae Loecke, Christianna Maestas, and Sydney Lorang help Julio Martin Ramirez during the freshman Ricochet activity.

A Visual Impairment Can’t Stop Him

Isabelle Willey, Contents Editor
April 14, 2020
Sophomore Jasmine Tran

Hawk Personality Profile – Jasmine Tran

Isabelle Willey, Copy Editor
February 19, 2020
Leah Wegmann (12), Macey Kleistch (12) along with junior Heather Heims support the girls in their game against Solon.

Pumping Up The Crowd

Isabelle Willey, Contents Editor
February 18, 2020
The team smiles with their 2020 state banner after winning both duals.

Hawks Advance to State Duals

Isabelle Willey, Contents Editor
February 12, 2020
Logan Peyton attempts to pin Independence wrestler, 138-pounder Tyler Trumblee. Peyton pinned Trumblee in 2:32.

Clash of Highway 20 Dual

Isabelle Willey, Copy Editor
January 31, 2020
Gracie Weeks (12) uses the extra time during homeroom to catch up on French. Weeks is a very involved student while also taking complicated classes that require extra work.

Teenagers Take On Stress

Isabelle Willey, editor
January 24, 2020
Alexa

[Photo] Alexa Harbach

January 10, 2020
Sydney

[Photo] Sydney Demmer

January 10, 2020
Evan Woods (12) reaches to grab 126-pounder Lane Rolfs' hand. Woods beat Rolfs in a major decision of 15-4.

An Oldschool Sweep

Isabelle Willey, Contents Editor
January 9, 2020
Freshman Logan Peyton works to gain an escape against the Go-Hawks 138-pounder. Peyton won his match by technical fall, 20-6.

[Photo] Early Season Upset

Reagan Dolan, Photo Editor
December 10, 2019
Seth Harms smiles proudly with the four certificate recipients, Bo Juran, Jeff Ilgen, Dakota Waterhouse and Jacob Brown, at the graduation ceremony on Nov. 4.

First Ever Students Graduate From Welding Apprenticeship Program

Isabelle Willey, Contents Editor
November 21, 2019
Students charge the field decked out in neon on Sept. 6. The Hawks beat the Marion Indians with a win of 32-20 that night.

We Got Spirit, Yes We Do

Isabelle Willey, Copy Editor
October 29, 2019
Homecoming Court. First Row; Sydney Morris, Allison Collier, Leah Wegmann, Macey Kleitsch, Hailley Hellmann, and Zach Fisher. Back Row; Luke Farmer, Kale Rempe, Sam Loecke, and Joe Burke.

West Delaware Names Homecoming & Honor Courts

Isabelle Willey, Staff
September 10, 2019
During the scrimmage the team works on safe tackles.

Kickoff to Friday Night Lights

Isabelle Willey, Staff
August 28, 2019
Junior Kamille Hawker stops by her locker in the morning before first hour to switch out her school materials.

Lockers Become History

Isabelle Willey, Staff
May 7, 2019
Art Show

Art Show

Isabelle Willey, Staff
April 25, 2019
Front Row: Jamie Gunter, Emma Dunkel, Rebecca Cole, Camryn Borchardt; Back Row: Kylie Pennington, Danielle Krogmann, Isabelle Willey, Emily Ronnebaum, Kale Rempe, Zoey Ponsar, Molly Mullis, Kamille Hawker.

[Photo] WaMaC Art Students Honored

Claire Demmer, Staff
April 17, 2019
Natalie Kehrli (10), Justin Grawe (12), and Amber Cook (12)

All State Individual Speech

Isabelle Willey, Staff
March 22, 2019
Slowing down, Forté performs their ballad, “My Heart Will Go On.”

Ninth Annual Red Carpet Gala

Isabelle Willey, Staff
March 15, 2019
Concert Ticket

Hooked On A Feeling

Isabelle Willey, Staff
March 6, 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

All State Large Group Speech

Isabelle Willey, Staff
February 27, 2019
Humans of West Delaware: Shai Schuldt

Humans of West Delaware: Shai Schuldt

Isabelle Willey, Staff
January 17, 2018
To make their project look like snow glinting in the sun, sophomore Emily Ronnebaum sprinkles glitter onto a group project for 3 Dimensional Multimedia art class. The group's project (Courtney Davis, Kamille Hawker, James Nachtman, and Ronnebaum) was displayed in the cafeteria along with other projects, before break.

[Photo] Picture Perfect Photos

December 7, 2017
Dancing Their Way To The Holidays

Dancing Their Way To The Holidays

Isabelle Willey, Staff
December 22, 2017
Humans of West Delaware: Grace Reiss

Humans of West Delaware: Grace Reiss

Isabelle Willey, Staff
November 27, 2017
The varsity girls place their hands in before their district race at home.

Little Changes, Big Differences

Isabelle Willey, Staff
November 1, 2017
Colby Samuelson (10) adjusts a microphone on stage. This year, students had the opportunity to work with UNI’s AKG microphones.

[Photo] The King is Back

Andrea Salow, Contents Editor
October 25, 2017
Harrison Goebel, senior, takes a swing at the car bash following coronation Monday night. Students paid $1 for three swings at the van.

[Photo] Homecoming Festivities

Madalynn Burke, Staff
September 29, 2017
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