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The Student News Site of Yutan High School

Chieftain Times
The Student News Site of Yutan High School

Chieftain Times
Anna Rupp

Anna Rupp, Junior writer

Anna Rupp is a junior and in her third year of journalism.  She enjoys photography. Outside journalism, Anna is involved in cross country and wrestling.

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Review - "Mufasa"

Review – “Mufasa”

Anna Rupp
February 4, 2025
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Video: Weight room lifted to new heights

Anna Rupp and Kylie Krajicek
December 19, 2024
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Aubrie and Alexis Pehrson pose for a photo with their aunts after districts freshman year. This is when Aubrie and Alexis were first named the "Pin Twins" after their aunts made posters for them.

Evolution of the “Pin Twins”

Anna Rupp
December 10, 2024
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Jones sets for state volleyball game. Yutan got ninth for class C2.

[Photo] Set up for a comeback

Jenna Long
December 10, 2024
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During training, Yutan firefighters practice responding to a car on fire. Last year, the fire department responded to 25 car accidents.

Behind the sirens

Anna Rupp
November 18, 2024
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Dressed as Sesame Street characters, seniors Clark Cogdill, Tyler Witt, Owen Egr and Drew Krajicek tickle Wesley Patino on their homecoming float. The seniors placed third with their “Tickle the Tigers” float. “I wanted to be the one that got tickled because I thought it would be fun,” Patino said. “We were laughing the whole time, and it was a super fun experience.”

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Sophomore Ella Henkel draws a chieftain head on her class poster. The rest of the class signed their names on the poster.

[Photo] More involvement, more fun

Addi Jones
November 5, 2024
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Sophomores Halle Arlt, Lexi Engel and Addy Darling walking towards the school on the freshly resurfaced parking lot. The resurfacing of the parking lot helped with safety concerns for students.

Refinished parking lot gives schools fresh look

Anna Rupp
October 8, 2024
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Extended expeditions

Extended expeditions

Anna Rupp
October 8, 2024
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Cogdill running past an opposition during a cross country meet. Clark did not run much last year because of a knee and foot injury, but battled through and got stronger for his senior year.

[Photo] Cogdill aims to create strong school culture as student body president

Tyler Witt
October 8, 2024
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During a varsity match, freshman Morgan Long looks to serve the ball to the opposing team. So far this season, Long averages 0.7 aces per game.

[Photo] Taking it to the next level

Mckenna Jones
October 8, 2024
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Junior Mylee Tichota hits the ball down at her Syracuse opponents. One of the main things Tichota has had to adjust to this year is having newer teammates on the court beside her.

[Photo] Hungry for more

Loganne Barta
October 8, 2024
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Seniors share challenges, benefits of being 12-sport athletes

Seniors share challenges, benefits of being 12-sport athletes

Anna Rupp
May 6, 2024
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Yutan's girl wrestling team poses for a photo after the Nebraska City meet. The girls wrestling team placed 5th at this meet.

There’s no “I” in team

Anna Rupp
March 26, 2024
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Seniors Haley Kube and Reagan Wilson hold up their pinkies to toast to an accomplishment. Kube and Wilson earned third place at districts, which took place at David City.

[Photo] Speech team improves in numbers, success

Maddie Fenn
March 26, 2024
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Science teacher Megan Encarnacion's sign outside her classroom to let students know to not bring peanuts in. Encarnacion has been teaching at Yutan for two years.

Alternate appetites

Anna Rupp
February 22, 2024
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Review – “Wonka”

Anna Rupp
February 8, 2024
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Senior Andi Nelson gets in position to field the ball. Along with softball, Nelson participates in cheer, one-act, speech, NHS, choir, and musical.

[Photo] Nelson strives to combat epilepsy

Reagan Wilson
February 22, 2024
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Video: Volleyball sisters use their connections to strengthen the team

Kylie Krajicek and Anna Rupp
December 14, 2023
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Freshman Emmy Tederman, senior Reagan Wilson, and sophomore Kylie Krajicek stand up and cheer after a point. Wilson has participated in volleyball for three years.

One last journey with the team

Anna Rupp
December 14, 2023
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Sophomore Jenna Benjamin helps Sophomore Maddi Ledden with her Ukulele work. There are eight students in that class which is new this year.

[Photo] New class aims to help students appreciate the music in their lives

Millie Dieckman
December 14, 2023
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Campbell works to take down her Conestoga opponent. She currently has a record of 5-1.

[Photo] Making a comeback

Madi Ledden
December 14, 2023
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Senior Cole Smith attempts to rush outside the Knights' defense. Smith averaged 23.3 yards on kickoff and punt returns.

[Photo] The joys of victory and pains of heartbreak

Haley Kube
December 14, 2023
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At the state tournament, junior Gabi Tederman swings at the ball. This was the first time since 2011 that the Chieftains qualified for state.

[Photo] Yutan volleyball ends season at state tournament

Loganne Barta
December 14, 2023
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Job shadowing allows seniors to experience real-world careers

Job shadowing allows seniors to experience real-world careers

Anna Rupp
November 8, 2023
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Student opinion: The problems with dress codes taken too far

Student opinion: The problems with dress codes taken too far

Anna Rupp
November 8, 2023
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Gabi Tederman poses for a photo on the swings with kids in the Dominican Republic. Besides playing sports with the kids, they also played a bunch of games.

A life-changing summer experience

Anna Rupp
October 3, 2023
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Bryce Kolc running in the front of the pack at Platte River Rumble. Kolc doesn't plan on running for college, but wants to try running marathons in college.

Approaching the finish

Anna Rupp
October 3, 2023
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Senior Maura Tichota and graduate Abby Keiser help place the king's cape on senior Ollie Egr after he is crowned. Keiser was the 2022 queen and was accompanied by graduate Brett Martin, the 2022 king, to help crown the royalty.

[Photo] Egr, Tichota crowned Homecoming king, queen

Loganne Barta
October 3, 2023
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Senior Kylie King helps 1st grader Vance Torrey during class. This is King's second internship of the year.

Seniors use internship to prepare for future careers

Anna Rupp
May 1, 2023
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Review - Where the Crawdads Sing

Review – Where the Crawdads Sing

Anna Rupp
February 28, 2023
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PSA: Texting and driving

Anna Rupp
February 28, 2023
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Junior Reagan Wilson acts in a play for one act as a crazy cat lady. Wilson plans on doing the all school play after one act.

Athletes take new path during winter season

Anna Rupp
December 2, 2022
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Yutan's first responders complete active shooter simulations

Yutan’s first responders complete active shooter simulations

Anna Rupp
November 10, 2022
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Atlanta Jacobsen reads the book, Night, in Freeman's freshman English class. Jacobsen recently made the change from homeschool to public school.

From school to home and back to school

Anna Rupp
November 10, 2022
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Sophomore Gabi and junior Bella Tederman stop for a photo before team pictures. This is Gabi and Bella's second year playing highschool volleyball together.

Sisters by chance, teammates by choice

Anna Rupp
October 3, 2022
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Senior Grayson Cogdill runs at Walnut Grove, Yutan's home meet. Cogdill's favorite moment of the season was seeing how much everyone has improved.

[Photo] Forging a new path

Loganne Barta
October 4, 2022
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