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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
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Inklings
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

Keevan Hauschild
May 20, 2024
The West Delaware Rainbow Six Siege Esports team competes at the state tournament today. Front Row: Alexi Harmon, Bane Long, Nick Uthe, Ethan Quint; Back Row: Coach Derrick White, Garrett Zieser, Dillion Schlueter, Liam Nefzger, Coach Christian Carper

Esports Advances to State

Keevan Hauschild, Staff
November 18, 2022
West Delaware FFA members pose at the District Contest at Decorah. Front Row: Ashleigh Hartman, Maleah Demmer, Chloe Peyton, and Taylor Domeyer; Row 2: Andrea Kann, Avery Rausch, Kennedy Kolbet, Kyria Loecke, Claire Peyton, and Myka Brooks; Back Row: Bane Long, Andrew Ries, Blake Deutmeyer, Cody Monaghan, and Jadyn Peyton.

FFA in Motion

Jenna Philipp, Staff
April 7, 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
National Anthem Singers: Front Row: Lauren Johnson (10), Laney Robison (11), Liz Sleper (9), Maggie Millenkamp (11), Sheeley McMahon (12); Second Row: Grace Reth (12), Mikaila Neuzil (12), Kaylee Osterhaus (12), Becca Farmer (12); Back Row: Regan Recker (12), Grace Millenkamp (11), Anna Werner (12), Addie Reetz (12).

National Anthem Singers Strike A Chord

Taylor Hammer, Staff
March 23, 2021
West Delaware advanced to the class 2A State Dual Tournament with a 74-0 win over South Tama on Feb. 9.

Culture Creates a Three-peat

Carlee Smith, Staff
March 19, 2021
State Honors

State Honors

Grace Reth, Staff
October 29, 2020
The West Delaware Boys' Cross Country Team qualifies for a spot at the state meet for the first time since 1985. Finishing second behind Solon, seniors Andrew Salas, Cael Meyer, Blake Smith, Tyger Vaske, Robinson Martinez Junech, Mathew Mensen, and Staveley Maury celebrate their successful meet with a picture of their state qualifying banner.  

Running to State

Aleah Heims, Editor
October 22, 2020
Girls bowling team. Row 1: Kyleigh Marsden (11), Lacey Cole (12), Kaleah Griffin (12), Hannah Axline (12), Lorna Niedert (12) and Kaley Pettlon (12); Row 2: Lydia Heims (9), Alexus Riley (9), Madison Shontz (11), Jordan McDowell (9), Emma Massman (11), Christianna Maestas (9) and Jasmine Ibarra (9); Row 3: Ken Boesenberg, Katelyn Scott (9), Illiana Rohlf-Mcgraw (11), Kennedy Rees (11), Grace Reth (11), Regan Recker (11), Molly Mullis (11), Mary Pederson (11) and Sue Morris.

Rolling Into State

Carla Gomez, Contents Editor
February 25, 2020
As the Ensemble Acting group performs "Anna, Alone," Anna Werner (11), Jordan Schuman (11) and Leah Wegmann (12) all surround Natalie Kherli (11).

All-State Speech Nominations

Carla Gomez, Contents Editor
February 13, 2020
The team smiles with their 2020 state banner after winning both duals.

Hawks Advance to State Duals

Isabelle Willey, Contents Editor
February 12, 2020
The Hawks celebrate their win against Waverly-Shell Rock, 25-16, 22-25, 25-17, 25-20.

Relentless Pursuit to Victory

Aleah Heims, Staff
November 13, 2019
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