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Inklings
From Reader to Leader
From Reader to Leader
Cooper Eschen (10) stands next to his John Deere 70 tractor. Cooper likes Tractor Day because it's something fun and different to do.
FFA Takes Spotlight
At the elementary library, Kennedy Kolbet, Amelia Schnieders, Maleah Demmer, and Kirstyn Kolbet pose for a picture before reading with students. Photo contributed by Carolyn Shives.
New Experiences, More Leadership
Principal Tim Felderman greets Founder Debi Butler in the Brain Health Room.
Brain Health Retreat Room
Senior Sarah Perez poses proudly with her flower.
Blooming With Creativity
Baby calves Dime and Penny stand next to parents. (Photo contributed by Rachel Vontalge)
Animal Lab Welcomes Two Baby Calves
Student council members Grace Sleper, Abby Kass, and Brooklin Ante presents Camp Courageous' Chris Tegeler with a donation. (photo by Jamie Smith)
Contribution to Camp Courageous
Principal Tim Felderman greets Founder Debi Butler in the Brain Health Room.
Brain Health Retreat Room
Getting ready for the sale, Maleigha Hildebrand (11) folds donated clothes.
Student Council Sponsors Clothing Drive
Senior Sarah Perez poses proudly with her flower.
Blooming With Creativity
Seniors Clark Morris and Levi Wilson-Bries compete in the 110-meter hurdles.
Every Step Counts
Guilford Johnson (12) attempts to steal the ball from Kyler Wooten (11).
A Whole New Playing Field
Avery Schmitz (12) lines up in her lane and gets ready to sprint the 60m hurdles.
Mind Over Medals
Juniors Lena Petlon and Grace Sleper practice kicking the ball back and forth.
New Players: New Mindset
Receiving a kick, sophomore Avery Kartman practices stopping a ball with her body.
Soccer Has Kick Started!
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?
Zach Jolley (4) and Eli Shipley (10) warm up for a performance. Jolley was filling in for in Sam Mejia, who was missing that rehearsal.
Senior. Sophomore. Junior. Elementary School?
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
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
Braden Wenger competes at a swim meet. Photo contributed by Hattie Peterson.
Five Schools Combine for Swimming
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
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Inklings
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Inklings
The football team poses with their playoff banner. Their season ended against Solon for the third consecutive year.

The Bedrock to Success

Keevan Hauschild, Staff
November 21, 2023
Junior Brent Yonkovic and Conrad Smith (12) side bump after a Yonkovic touchdown against Webster City. The Hawks upset fourth-ranked Webster City, 42-13, on Friday, Sept. 15, on Brown Field.

The Hawks are Rolling

Keevan Hauschild, Staff
September 27, 2023
As of September 14, 2022, West Delaware's brand new weight room was finished.

Training With A Twist

Zachariah O’Rear
September 28, 2022
Prior to a game at Cedar Rapids Xavier, Brent Yonkovic (10) fires a pass to a reciever.

Turning Confidence Into Comfort

Keevan Hauschild, Staff
September 20, 2022
Returning from the locker room, the Hawks prepare to run back onto the field.

Shocking Season Opener

Keevan Hauschild, Staff
September 14, 2022
Sophomore Haze Seibert carries the ball.

Kings of The Jungle

Anastasia White, Writer
November 5, 2021
Escaping the Independence defense, Wyatt Voelker (12) runs for a touchdown.

Full Speed Ahead

Juliette Weber, Staff
October 29, 2021
Participating in the Homecoming Olympics, Bret Mather, teacher and renowned volleyball coach, reaches to catch balloons during the Hungry Hungry Hippos game. Mather was representing the junior class. "We lost," Mather said. "All I wanted [after we lost] was another chance at it." Teacher Jennie Voss won the game for the senior class.

Homecoming Moments

CJ Taylor, Staff
October 12, 2021
Female football player Samantha Murray played football this fall.

Girl Power

Hayley Vaske, Staff
January 6, 2021
After winning their second playoff game and qualifying for state. Senior Jared Voss and Junior Wyatt Voelker celebrated together on Brown Field.

Qualifying for State

Kylinne Meyers, Staff
October 30, 2020
State Honors

State Honors

Grace Reth, Staff
October 29, 2020
On the Waverly football field, Logan Peyton (10) leads Haze Seibert (9) through the defenders. These two players made up for most of the Hawks' rushing yards.

Overcoming Quarantine

Sawyer Falck, Staff
October 9, 2020
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