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Inklings
Lifeguards prepare for their first shift at the pool. Front Row: Tiana Washington (12), Keizel Rivera (10), Avery Carroll (10), Anna Williams (9), Gwenith Pasker (12), Harrison Nefzger (9); Row 2: Carlie Lewin, Maya Pennington (11), Erin Wegmann, Alaina Bardgett (11); Back Row: Caleb Stocks (12), Josh Sleper (9), Evan Dunkel (12). (Photo contributed by Krista Briggs)
Suntan Lotion to Serious Skills
Director Jonathan Green conducts the band.
Pulling It All Together
Typing at his computer, Principal Tim Felderman completes paperwork. Felderman has worked with students in all capacities from an Ag teacher to principal.
West Delaware Long Time Principal Announces His Move to Hampton Dumont
Kate Wenger (12), Paige Woellert (12), Jax Miller (12), and Kirstyn Kolbet (12) pose with a picture of their future roommate. Image designed on Canva by Hannah Cantwell.
Rummaging for Roommates
Madi Deutmeyer (11) played percussion at the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) conference at Jack Trice Stadium. (Photo contributed by Pam Deutmeyer.)
Barnyard Beats
The Mountain Climber award poster in the freshman hallway recognizes the first recipients.
Climbing the Mountain
Typing at his computer, Principal Tim Felderman completes paperwork. Felderman has worked with students in all capacities from an Ag teacher to principal.
West Delaware Long Time Principal Announces His Move to Hampton Dumont
Macoy Peyton (12) hits the ball down the course.
Swinging for Success
Getting over 10 gallons of water dumped on their heads, Tess Thomsen (10), Ruby Dolan (9), and Vivian Clar (9) react to the cold water. (Picture taken from video of the girls doing the challenge)
More Than A Cold Splash
Showing kids the different parts of a tractor, John Wickman (10), Hunter Rave (10), and Blake Ries (11) explain the importance of being safe around big machinery.
Skills for Surprise Situations
Coach Ryan King instructs Lena Pettlon (11) on third during the Ed-Co scrimmage.
Above and Far Beyond the Field
Seth Jackson (12), Clark Morris (12), Christian Timmerman (12), and Levi Wilson-Bries pose in front of their senior posters after qualifying for state. (Photo contributed)
West Delaware Track Teams Excel at 3A State Meet with Record-Breaking Performances
Macoy Peyton (12) hits the ball down the course.
Swinging for Success
The upgraded weightroom contains new racks, weights, and other equipment.
Lifting Spirits … and Weights
After hitting the ball, senior Evan Dunkel watches as it flies through the air. Dunkel has a nine hole average of 56.00.
Boys Golf Sectionals
Kate Wenger (12), Paige Woellert (12), Jax Miller (12), and Kirstyn Kolbet (12) pose with a picture of their future roommate. Image designed on Canva by Hannah Cantwell.
Rummaging for Roommates
A Team Full of Cuties
A Team Full of Cuties
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?
Students utilize the new weight room before and after school while Matt Seabold supervises.
Artificial Intelligence Should Guide Ideas, Not Replace Them
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
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
First-year head coach Jake Voss and assistant coach Jeff Voss lead the West Delaware wrestling team to a second-place finish at the Dual Team State Championships. Photo contributed by Lisa Yonkovic.
All For the Team
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
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Inklings
Throwing the bag, Trenton Mesch (11) and Kaylynn Goranson (11) compete in a bags competition.

Celebrating Spring

Madison Frost, Staff
May 13, 2025
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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