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Seniors Adam Cook and Olivia Halverson turn 18 on Election Day
From Birthday Cake to Ballot Box
Spooktacular Styles
The H.A.W.K.S Nest provides an opportunity for students to get caught up on work.
Focused Minds, Bright Futures
When students show up late, the secretaries hand them a pass like this before they go to class.
Every Day Is School Day
Erin Mensen poses with her finished landscaping project at the Masonville Fire Department. This project took Mensen over 10 hours to complete. (Photo Contributed)
Mensen: the First Female Eagle Scout in Region
Voters receive this sticker after they vote.
Students Work Election Polls
When students show up late, the secretaries hand them a pass like this before they go to class.
Every Day Is School Day
On Monday, Oct. 29, freshmen Abbigail Stoffel and Kaci Reth help decorate the commons for Halloween.
Spooky Scary Students!
While running the ball, quarterback Brent Yonkovic (12) pushes away his opponent. The team beat CPU, 49-6.
Students Celebrate Homecoming Week
As an eight-year-old, Ava Pettlon rides in the combine with her dad, Mike Pettlon. (Photo Contributed)
Pettlon Sees Future in Farming
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
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
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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Mercedes Riley

Mercedes Riley, Staff

My name is Mercedes Riley, and I am a sophomore. I’m involved in basketball, jazz band, back up band, band, choir, and musical crew. When I’m not busy (which is only about twenty percent of the time). I enjoy eating cheesecake, hanging out with friends and family, playing with my dog, and watching Netflix.   

All content by Mercedes Riley
Cast: Front Row: Noah Crumpton (12); Middle Row: Amber Cook (11), Tristan Voelker (12), Maxwell Weber (12), Grace Reiss (11), Holden Smith (12); Back Row: Laiken Blommers (9), Casey Weber (9), Sheeley McMahon (9), Greta Hoehndorf (10), Emma Dunkel (10), Melanie Loughren (9), Matthew Mensen (9), Parker Ostrander (11), Taylor Hammer (9), Ethan Opitz (11), Cole Turnis (11), Madalynn Burke (12), Laia Lopez Rigol (11), Kennedy Niles (11), Paris Schaul (12), Justin Miester (12), Olivia Neuzil (11).

Noises Off, Applause On

Mercedes Riley, Staff
May 9, 2018
Front Row: Calasandra Spray (12), Madison Lee (10), Paris Schaul (12), Emily Ronnebaum (10), teacher Jolene Pitzenberger-Timp; Back Row: Mariah Kelchen (12), Eva Winn (9), Molly Mullis (9), Olivia Neuzil (11) and Kamille Hawker (10). (Absent from photo: Sydney McGraw (12), Kale Rempe (10), Carter Krogmann (9), Tanner Kelley (12), Gavin Tucker (9), Ethan Holz (12)).

WaMaC Art Results

Mercedes Riley, Staff
April 30, 2018
Participating in Read Across America, Ben Petlon (10) reads to a third grader.

Oh, the Places You’ll Read

Mercedes Riley, Staff
April 26, 2018
TADA students Kyleigh Marsden (9), Courtney Davis (10), Abigail Wilson (12), Libby DeMoss (9), Peyton Hass (9) and Taylor Hammer (9) inside the Capitol.

Students Call Out State Legislators About Teen Drug Abuse

Mercedes Riley, Staff
March 26, 2018
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