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Senior Emily Gudenkauf singing Santa Baby at the holiday assembly.
Working Towards Childhood Dream
Senior Amelia Schnieders is a director on the American Junior Aberdeen Nationals Board.
Amelia Schnieders Helps Plan Junior Nationals
Volunteering for High Five Friday, Caleb Stocks (12), Ryan Hilby (12), and Saul Barron (12) spread positivity.
From High Fives to Big Smiles: How West Delaware is Boosting School Spirit
Christian Timmerman (12) and Joshua Sleper (9) announce the rules of the game to the student body.
Students Enjoy Holiday Assembly Before Break
Students enjoy many contemporary novels.
Words to Live By
Volunteering for High Five Friday, Caleb Stocks (12), Ryan Hilby (12), and Saul Barron (12) spread positivity.
From High Fives to Big Smiles: How West Delaware is Boosting School Spirit
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
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
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?
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?
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
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
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
Defending, Lena Petlon (11) and Vedah Langel (11) team up against a Maquoketa Valley player on Nov. 22.

Varsity Sweep

Anna Sickels, Staff
November 25, 2024
Kate Loecke (12) and Stephanie La Rosa (12) pose for a picture during a timeout. Both Loecke and La Rosa have been the stat takers for the boys basketball home games for the past four years.

Behind the Scenes of the Game

Audrey Jolley, Staff
February 22, 2024
Senior Mia Peyton dribbles the ball down the court at a home basketball game.

Order on the Court

Brooke Holtz, Staff
January 11, 2021
Junior Ella Koloc looks to pass the ball against Western Dubuque.

The Hawks Start Off the Season Strong

Allie Demmer, Staff
November 30, 2020
The girls basketball team practices their new offense in the upper gym.

Rough Start

Kennedy Klostermann, Staff
November 17, 2020

Special Olympics Results

Sydney Morris, Staff
May 9, 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
With the clock counting down, Maddux Lott (9) shoots for the hoop.

Boys Basketball

Akaya Holz and Carla Gomez
February 10, 2020
Erin Hellmann (10) jumps up for a point against Beckman.

Girls Basketball

Carla Gomez, Staff
January 27, 2020
Avoiding defenders, Derek Krogmann (12) looks for an open teammate. Krogmann scored 512 points on the season and broke the school’s all-time point and rebound records with a career total of 1,679 points and 1128 rebounds.

Krogmann Receives IBCA Academic All-State Award

JoAnna Voss, Sports Editor
March 18, 2019
Senior Derek Krogmann goes up for a lay-up against Center Point Urbana in the second-round district basketball game. The Hawks won, 45-44.

Sacrifice Pays off

Sabrina Welcher, Staff
March 4, 2019
Freshman Jayden Peyton works to pin an Anamosa wrestler at the district tournament. Peyton placed second in the tournament and qualified for state.

Another Freshman First

Emily Klostermann, Contents Editor
February 20, 2019
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