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Lifting weights, Kaylee Peterson (10) displays an excsercise she does at home.
79 Pounds Down, Confidence Up
Abbey Zanker (12), teacher Jennie Seabold, and Taelyn Thomsen (9) hold their favorite NeeDohs.
Could NeeDohs Be The New Fidget Spinner?
West Delaware wrestlers, Anna O'Rear (12), Berkley Lynch (9), and Gracie Heim (11) raise their hands after hard-fought victories, showing the mental toughness and composure that carried them to and at the state tournament.
Strength Beyond the Mat
Seniors Natalie Beilby and Maya Pennington pose with their puppy.
A Little Fur Goes a Long Way
Seniors are using Instagram and other social media to choose their future house-buddies. Photo generated through ChatGPT
Swipe Right for a Roomie
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
Two Brothers Make Waves in High School Swimming
Two Brothers Make Waves in High School Swimming
West Delaware wrestlers, Anna O'Rear (12), Berkley Lynch (9), and Gracie Heim (11) raise their hands after hard-fought victories, showing the mental toughness and composure that carried them to and at the state tournament.
Strength Beyond the Mat
After a close match, Dylan Schaul (11) celebrates his victory at the state qualifiers.
Wrestling Is A Big Family– Literally
John Wickman warms up for the bowling meet. Wickman bowled a series of 399 at his last meet.
Lighting up the Lanes
Jarrett Lynch (10) follows up his opening-match victory with a strong performance in his second bout, pinning his opponent from Fairfield.
Power on the Mat: Boys Wrestling
Abbey Zanker (12), teacher Jennie Seabold, and Taelyn Thomsen (9) hold their favorite NeeDohs.
Could NeeDohs Be The New Fidget Spinner?
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
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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The Mountain Climber award poster in the freshman hallway recognizes the first recipients.
Climbing the Mountain
Keizel Rivera Lopez, Staff • May 27, 2025

The Class of 1970 recently established The Mountain Climber Award. Three 1970 alumni—Chris Mundy, Kris Tegeler, and Leo Monaghan—and Principal...

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
Gil Johnson, Staff • May 23, 2025
Macoy Peyton (12) hits the ball down the course.
Swinging for Success
Landen Palmer, Staff • May 22, 2025
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
Tess Thomsen, Staff • May 19, 2025
Sports
Two Brothers Make Waves in High School Swimming
Two Brothers Make Waves in High School Swimming
Trent Menard, Staff • March 24, 2026
West Delaware wrestlers, Anna O'Rear (12), Berkley Lynch (9), and Gracie Heim (11) raise their hands after hard-fought victories, showing the mental toughness and composure that carried them to and at the state tournament.
Strength Beyond the Mat
Tess Thomsen, Staff • February 19, 2026
After a close match, Dylan Schaul (11) celebrates his victory at the state qualifiers.
Wrestling Is A Big Family– Literally
Keizel Rivera Lopez, Staff • February 19, 2026
Student Life
Lifting weights, Kaylee Peterson (10) displays an excsercise she does at home.
79 Pounds Down, Confidence Up
Keizel Rivera Lopez, Staff • March 25, 2026

What if transforming your life was about more than just losing weight?  For sophomore Kaylee Peterson, the journey became a powerful story...

Abbey Zanker (12), teacher Jennie Seabold, and Taelyn Thomsen (9) hold their favorite NeeDohs.
Could NeeDohs Be The New Fidget Spinner?
Tess Thomsen, Staff • March 20, 2026
West Delaware wrestlers, Anna O'Rear (12), Berkley Lynch (9), and Gracie Heim (11) raise their hands after hard-fought victories, showing the mental toughness and composure that carried them to and at the state tournament.
Strength Beyond the Mat
Tess Thomsen, Staff • February 19, 2026
Seniors Natalie Beilby and Maya Pennington pose with their puppy.
A Little Fur Goes a Long Way
Grace Sleper, Staff • January 20, 2026
A&E
Students utilize the new weight room before and after school while Matt Seabold supervises.
Artificial Intelligence Should Guide Ideas, Not Replace Them
Gil Johnson, Staff • April 29, 2025
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?
Gil Johnson, Staff • April 7, 2025
Senior Emily Gudenkauf singing Santa Baby at the holiday assembly.
Working Towards Childhood Dream
Avery Rausch, Staff • January 14, 2025
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