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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
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

Addison Burger, Staff
April 9, 2025
NHS Seniors: Front Row: Jaidyn Ronnebaum, Gwenith Pasker, Kirstyn Kolbet, Trudy Loecke, Ali Robinson, Maleah Demmer, Abigail Kass, Susan Funke, Olivia Halverson, Parker Peterson, Jax Miller; Row 2: Anna Sickels, Claire Manson, Aubrey Wilson, Paige Woellert, Andrea Wubbena, Myka Brooks, Amelia Schnieders, Josie McMahon, Kennedy Kolbet, Brooke Krogmann, Adam Cook, Seth Jackson; Back Row: Evan Dunkel, Owen Pettlon, Sam Ogden, Jack Buesing, Nick Lewis, Brent Yonkovic, Caleb Stocks, Jeryn Funke, Nickolas Uthe, Braden Wenger, Keagan Jackson. (Missing from picture: Hannah Cantwell, Kate Wenger, Addison Burger, Kennedy Loesche.)

NHS Induction

Kassie Gonzalez, Staff
December 2, 2024
Senior NHS: Front Row: Jenna Philipp, Alyssa Peterson, Samantha Anderson, Alexis Rieken, Kylinne Meyers, Juliette Webber, Ella Koloc, Katelin Ante, Alexis McTaggart, Haley Hamm, Isabella Kanellis, Madelyn Hogan; Row 2: Gracie McCusker, Lori Hilby, Kayla Felton, Erin Hellmann, Jaci Bries, Makayla Gasper, Carlee Smith, Jadyn Peyton, Trevor Soppe, William Halverson, Payton Lewin, Blake DeMoss; Row 3: Morgan Beuter, Phillip Ries, Blake Deutmeyer, Andrew Ries, Ethan Hoefer, Emily Prier, Grace Millenkamp, Raub Loecke, Cody Monaghan, Kyle Cole, Lukas Meyer, Luke Kehrli; Absent: Lucas Beilby, Grace Jolley, Alicia Nachtman, Macie Putz, Laney Robinson, Wyatt Voelker, Rachel Wenger, Amastasia White

NHS Ceremony

Adrian Swenka, Staff
December 9, 2021
Students share holiday cheer through carols. Songs included traditional Christmas hymns, such as 'The First Noel'.

Tidings of Comfort and Joy

Grace Johnson, Contents Editor
December 20, 2019
Senior National Honor Society Members. Front Row: Matthew Salas, Tamryn Washington, Reagan Dolan, Sydney Morris, Abbie Placke, Kaleah Carter, Emma Dunkel; Second Row: Kale Rempe, Samuel Loecke, Courtney Davis, Hannah Axline, Gabrielle Schuman, Evan Woods, Luke Farmer, Jacob Butler; Third Row: Katie Crock, Danielle Krogmann, Kamille Hawker, Isabelle Willey, Jacob Georgen, Victoria Harris, Gracie Weeks, Brandon Buelow; Fourth Row: Chad Bishop, Hailey Hellmann, Allison Collier, Kinley Kolbet, Macey Kleitsch, Leah Wegmann, Benjamin Petlon, Tanner Kelchen, Elijah Heims.

NHS Induction

Austyn Isaacs, Staff
December 18, 2019
Front Row: Jacob Butler, Victoria Harris, Macey Kleitsch, Reagan Dolan, Leah Wegmann, Emma Dunkel, Kamille Hawker, Abbie Placke; Row 2: Matthew Salas, Allison Collier, Katie Crock, Hailey Hellmann, Kinley Kolbet, Isabelle Willey, Gracie Weeks, Brooke Drabek, Hannah Axline; Back Row: Tanner Kelchen, Sam Loecke, Kale Rempe, Christopher La Rosa, Chad Bishop, Ben Petlon, Evan Woods, Jacob Georgen, Luke Farmer.

NHS Induction

Emily Klostermann, Contents Editor
November 19, 2018
2017 NHS Food Drive Results

2017 NHS Food Drive Results

Tyler Salow, Webmaster
December 20, 2017

Students Inducted Into National Honor Society

Kara Hawker
November 17, 2016
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