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Working the farm machinery rotation, senior Jack Smith teaches the students about the dangers of being around tractors.
Smarter Future Farmers
Wearing blue, over 100 students pose for a photo to show support.
Blue For Hunter Goodman
Senior Stephanie LaRosa is helped out of her vehicle during the mock crash.
A Fake Crash With Real Impact
No backpacks will be allowed in classrooms beginning with the 2024-25 school year.
The Banning of Backpacks
Juniors Andrea Kann and Avery Rausch enjoy Kona Ice provided by the school.
Party Around the School
Wearing blue, over 100 students pose for a photo to show support.
Blue For Hunter Goodman
Senior Stephanie LaRosa is helped out of her vehicle during the mock crash.
A Fake Crash With Real Impact
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 Elio Grieson, Evan Kartman, and Keevan Hauschild work together to draw a sun. They were given one marker with three strings attached as a way to work on collaboration.
2024 IHSPA Spring News Contest
In Foods II, teacher Christian Carper evaluates a banana cream pie made by seniors Aleaya Holz, Meagan Tran, and Ren Winkowitsch.
Starting From Scratch
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
Sixteen girls qualify for state track. Front Row: Norah Peyton, Natalie Mensen, Addison Schulte, Brooklyn Ante, Kirstyn Kolbet, Abigail O'Rear, Brynn Kartman; Back Row: Coach Doug Engel, Lauren LeClere, Josie McMahon, Avery Schmitz, Charly Lynch, Kennedy Kolbet, Kate Loecke, Erin Mensen, Anna O'Rear, Addison Huffman, Assistant Coach Keri Schulte, and Assistant Coach Hailey Hellmann.
Sprinting For Victory
During the 2022 playoff game vs Solon, Doug Winkowitsch looks for an official to talk to.
Leaving a Legacy Bigger Than Football
Front Row: Kaden Farmer (9), Trayvn Sullivan (10), Coach Kenny Pasker, and Aiden Chopard (10); Back Row: Grant Rees (11), Keegan Carnicle (11), Blake Recker (12), Keenan Waugh (12), Coach Rick Robinson, Coach Chris Rees, and Jace Turnis (11).
West Delaware Bass Fishing
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
Before holiday break, FBLA members junior Ashleigh Hartman, freshman Isabelle Demmer, and senior Alison Deutmeyer deliver holiday cards to residents at the Good Neighbor Home.

FBLA Sends Cards to Residents

Maddie Hoeger, Staff
February 6, 2023
Eight students smile in front of the state FBLA sign at the convention. Front Row: Ashleigh Hartman, Maddie Hoeger, Riley Cook; Back Row: Rachel Wenger, Allison Mullen, Alison Deutmeyer, Kennedy Klostermann, and Anastasia White.

FBLA State Results

Luca Smith, Staff
April 26, 2022
Allison Mullen and Riley Cook hold their trophies and certificates that they won at the Iowa State Leadership Conference.

Big Business Moves

Jenna Philipp, Staff
April 30, 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
FBLA member Lexi Hartman (11) sorts through coin boxes.

March of Dimes Fundraiser

Molly Mullis, Staff
March 13, 2020
SLC Participants: Front Row: Emily Klostermann, Chloe Thein, Laney Demmer, Karsyn Welcher, Eva Winn, Alissa Holtz, Kaley Pettlon, Rachel Wenger, Riley Cook; Row 2: Andrew Salas, Alexis Hartman, Hallie Wenger, Gracie Brooks, Hannah Wenger, Macey Heim, Natalie Kehrli, Allison Mullen, Matthew Salas; Back Row: Tyger Vaske, Kieran Monaghan, Dylan Boone, Brady Moulds, Carter Klein, Jamison Smith, Alexander Schnieders, Gavin Tucker, Tehya Demmer, Megan McDonald, Regan Recker.

FBLA SLC Results

Emily Klostermann, Contents Editor
April 3, 2019
Front Row: Emily Klostermann (12), Alex Schnieders (12); Back Row: Hannah Wenger (12), Natalie Kehrli (10), Hallie Wenger (10).

FBLA Attends UFLC

Emily Klostermann, Contents Editor
October 23, 2018
State FBLA Results

State FBLA Results

Madalynn Burke, Social Media Editor
March 26, 2018
Max Cizek (12) places his pennies into a March of Dimes carton.

FBLA March of Dimes Fundraiser

Tehya Demmer, Staff
March 22, 2018
Before the FBLA Leadership Conference, Susie Jones rehearses her presentation. “I can’t wait to meet other people at the conference,” Jones said. “I made a great pen pal last year!”

Productive FBLA Conference

Emily Klostermann, Staff
April 24, 2017
FBLA members Hayley Schaul and Meghan Hoefer pour coins into a container to be counted.

Change for Children

Emily Klostermann, Staff
April 3, 2017
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