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The Student News Site of Yutan High School

Chieftain Times
The Student News Site of Yutan High School

Chieftain Times
News
New vans offer students, coaches nicer transportation options
New vans offer students, coaches nicer transportation options
kaydi ward • March 31, 2025
The show is on Saturday, April 12th, at 5PM and Sunday, April 13th, at 2PM in the Yutan High School Commons. Tickets will go on sale on April 1st. All Tickets will be available digitally.
All-school play cast, crew prepare to bring to life fairy tale mystery
Jenna Long • February 4, 2025
Features
Teacher Ginger Eikmeier and her two daughters Harper (left) and Ella (right). Eikmeier teaches Ella for the first time ever in school this year.
Seventh-graders experience closer connections with parent staff members
Anna Peterson • March 31, 2025
During the Yutan girls basketball game, junior Kylie Krajicek crouches to get the best angle for her photos. Krajicek also uses Instagram to post her pictures at kkrajicek.media.
A picture is worth a thousand words
Ashtyn Anderson • February 4, 2025
Math teacher Kassie Trevarrow and sophomore Halle Arlt meet in the lunch room to meet for the Teammates program. Trevarrow and Arlt have been meeting since before winter break.
Making more matches
Maddie Fenn • February 4, 2025
Sports
Graphic: Yutan girls take wrestling state title
Graphic: Yutan girls take wrestling state title
March 1, 2025
Bouncing back
Bouncing back
Addi Jones • February 27, 2025
During a boys basketball game against Mead, sophomore Ryan Maguire drives to the hoop. Maguire averages 11.3 points per game.
Worth a shot
Mckenna Jones • February 4, 2025
Entertainment
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Review – “Wicked”
Kenzie Govier • February 4, 2025
Review - "Mufasa"
Review – “Mufasa”
Anna Rupp • February 4, 2025
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Review – “Carry On”
Nicole Wacker • February 4, 2025
Opinion
Student opinion: The challenges of balancing school and sports
Student opinion: The challenges of balancing school and sports
Morgan Long • March 31, 2025
Senior Loganne Barta takes a picture with her FFA advisor, Cole Blomendahl, at the Nebraska State Fair. FFA has enabled Barta to show her cattle during the FFA-only week of state fair every year.
Student opinion: FFA is for everyone
Loganne Barta • February 27, 2025
Editorial: The importance of SEL lessons
Editorial: The importance of SEL lessons
Jada Reed • February 27, 2025
Over the break the Daniels and the DeGroffs went on a combined family trip. The trip lasted 5 days.
Student opinion: Extended break boosts student, staff health
Morgan Long • February 4, 2025
What a Zoo!
Infographic: Chieftains and their animals
Infographic: Chieftains and their animals
Kylie Krajicek • February 16, 2025
Sophomore Avery Schmidt poses with her rooster Samuel, who she trained to fly up onto her shoulder. Schmidt has even had Samuel fly up onto her head before.
Caring for many creatures
Halle Arlt • February 16, 2025
Embracing the exotic
Embracing the exotic
Ansley DeGroff • February 16, 2025
Wingin' it
Wingin’ it
Anna Peterson • February 16, 2025
Graphic: Other unique Chieftain pets
Graphic: Other unique Chieftain pets
Morgan Long • February 16, 2025
Sophomore Holden DeGroff ropes the horns of a steer during a team roping competition. DeGroff placed first at this competition.
Lassoing in a unique hobby
Addi Jones • February 16, 2025
Seventh-grader Corryn Albers poses with her trainer's horse, Peaches. Albers and Peaches competed at the Hampton Show and won awards in flat classes.
Saddle up
Jada Reed • February 16, 2025
During the Saunders County Fair, sophomore Tucker Barta shows his steer, Bandit, to the judge. Barta got to show his steer at three different shows last year.
Steer-ing toward success
Loganne Barta • February 16, 2025
Senior Loganne Barta shows her Angus cattle at the AGR Winter Preview Show. The Angus breed is the biggest breed association in the United States.
From cows to crowns
Gabi Tederman • February 16, 2025
Sophomore Emmy Tederman poses with her German-Shepard dog, Maggie. Tederman has had Maggie for eight years.
Student opinion: Dog dominance
Emmy Tederman • February 16, 2025
Other Chieftains who love their dogs
Other Chieftains who love their dogs
Libby Winn • February 16, 2025
Student opinion: Pet "purr"fection
Student opinion: Pet “purr”fection
Aubrie Pehrson • February 16, 2025
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