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Seniors Adam Cook and Olivia Halverson turn 18 on Election Day
From Birthday Cake to Ballot Box
Gathering for a picture, teacher Pitzenberger-Timp's art class show off their costumes.
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
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
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!
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
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
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
Molly Mullis

Molly Mullis, Contents Editor

Hi! I’m Molly Mullis, and I’m a senior. I’m involved in 4-H, speech, student council, NHS, and the music department. Although I don’t have much of it, in my free time, I like to draw, write, play the piano, and spend time with my four cats. In my nine years as a pianist, I have composed over thirty songs on the piano, and I thoroughly enjoy listening to rock bands such as Smash Into Pieces, Skillet, and Starset.

All content by Molly Mullis
Making His Mark

Making His Mark

Molly Mullis, Contents Editor
May 17, 2021
After 34 years, Duane Philgreen retires from teaching vocal music.

Moving on from Music

Molly Mullis, Contents Editor
May 5, 2021
Senior Ian Rogers plays the keyboard in show choir backup band.

[Photo] Dancing During a Pandemic

Macey Heim, Staff
April 7, 2021
On Tractor Day, Noah Jackson (11), Mitch Krogmann (12), Kaden Ryan (10), John Beswick (9), Lori Hilby (11), Phillip Ries (11), Blake Deutmeyer (11), Andrew Ries (11), Kyle Deutmeyer (12), Trent Deutmeyer (10) and Landon Rausch (10) pose in front of Ryan and Krogmann's tractors.

[Photo] Making Tracks on Tractor Day

Adrian Swenka, Staff
April 6, 2021
In Painting I, Kaytlinn Bounds (10) paints a portrait of two people dancing under a tree in the dark. “I really wanted to include a rat in my painting because I really like rats,” Bounds said.

[Photo] Pandemic Painting

March 27, 2021
FBLA adviser Jodie Bramel and FBLA member Allison Mullen (11) count coin totals for this year's March of Dimes fundraiser.

March of Dimes Fundraiser

Molly Mullis, Contents Editor
March 22, 2021
All-State nominees: Front Row: Andrew Salas (12), Natalie Kehrli (12), Anna Werner (12), Karly Fisher (10); Back Row: Jacob Wenger (12), Nicholas Stocks (12), Sheeley McMahon (12), Maddie Hoeger (10), Faith Litterer (10), and Kelly Beckman (10).

[Photo] All-State Nominees

Macey Heim, Staff
March 29, 2021
National Anthem Singers: Front Row: Lauren Johnson (10), Laney Robison (11), Liz Sleper (9), Maggie Millenkamp (11), Sheeley McMahon (12); Second Row: Grace Reth (12), Mikaila Neuzil (12), Kaylee Osterhaus (12), Becca Farmer (12); Back Row: Regan Recker (12), Grace Millenkamp (11), Anna Werner (12), Addie Reetz (12).

[Photo] National Anthem Singers Strike A Chord

Taylor Hammer, Staff
March 23, 2021
West Delaware students participated in online learning due to weather conditions on Feb. 15.

School on a Snow Day

Molly Mullis, Staff
February 22, 2021
Shirley Mangold packs grab-n-go lunches at the Greeley Fire Station. The last week of April, 530 meals were distributed at this location.

Get Your Grab-n-Go

Molly Mullis, Staff
May 15, 2020
Change of Plans

Change of Plans

Molly Mullis, Staff
May 9, 2020
FBLA member Lexi Hartman (11) sorts through coin boxes.

March of Dimes Fundraiser

Molly Mullis, Staff
March 13, 2020
Coach Christian Carper instructs Laiken Blommers (11) at an Esports practice.

[Photo] Esports Team Starts Season

Angga Putra, Staff
March 16, 2020
Fellow freshmen Landon Letts, Shae Loecke, Christianna Maestas, and Sydney Lorang help Julio Martin Ramirez during the freshman Ricochet activity.

[Photo] A Visual Impairment Can’t Stop Him

Isabelle Willey, Contents Editor
April 14, 2020
Landyn Powers (10) celebrated his birthday on Feb. 29, 2020.

Landyn Powers Turns Four on Leap Year

Molly Mullis, Staff
March 6, 2020
During FFA week, Mitchell McDonald (10), Phillip Ries (10), Mitchell Krogmann (11), Noah Jackson (10), Kyle Deutmeyer (11), Cody Monaghan (10), Lori Hilby (10), Blake Deutmeyer (10), Andrew Ries (10), Thomas Crane (10), Trent Deutmeyer (10) and Levi Mullis (12) pose in front of their tractors on Tractor Day.

[Photo] Big Wheels for FFA Week

Chloe Thein, Staff
March 10, 2020
Freshmen attempt to move their line forward while stepping on each other's toes. Lauren Johnson, Chloe Hepke, Mackenzie Kluesner, Madelyn Hoeger, Luke Reth, Tyson Kelchen and Saul Hernandez focused on building relationships.

[Photo] Freshman Ricochet

Carla Gomez, Contents Editor
March 11, 2020
YADC Members: Front Row: Alison Deutmeyer, Madalyn Kann, Harper Blommers; Back Row: Chloe Thein, Alexis Rieken, Olivia Zirtzman.

YADC Collects Stuffed Animals

Molly Mullis, Staff
February 27, 2020
Sophomore Cayleigh Painter

Hawk Personality Profile: Cayleigh Painter

Molly Mullis, Staff
February 17, 2020
Members of WD Science Bowl team pose wearing their 30th annual Science Bowl t-shirts. Participants included Kaley Pettlon, Molly Mullis, Eva Winn, Brandon Buelow, David Reddingius and teacher Diane May.

Science Bowl

Molly Mullis, Staff
February 6, 2020
Matthew Salas (12), Coach Nick Bushkofsky, and Emma Dunkel (12) practice their state qualifying TV News at the middle school. “I’m happy that I made it to state,” Emma Dunkel said. “I’m proud of our group and what we have accomplished so far.”

[Photo] District Speech Results

February 6, 2020
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