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Chieftain Times
The Student News Site of Yutan High School

Chieftain Times
Bella Tederman

Bella Tederman, Senior writer

Bella Tederman is a senior in her fourth year of journalism.  She enjoys writing stories and taking pictures. Outside journalism, Bella is involved in volleyball, CrossFit, powerlifting, track, speech, FBLA, FCA and NHS.

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Senior Cooper Leather poses with his FFA State Degree. Leather plans on pursuing a career ...

Yutan students take advantage of FFA, qualify for state

Bella Tederman
May 6, 2024
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Eighth-grader Norah Jones helps chalk the sidewalk during a Random Acts of Kindness Club activity. The RAK Club has done several other projects this year to brighten students' days.

Changing days in simple ways

Bella Tederman
March 26, 2024
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In the first round of the state tournament, junior Jade Lewis finishes her layup. Lewis had the most rebounds on the team throughout the state championship games.

[Photo] A first of many

Loganne Barta
March 26, 2024
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Junior AJ Arensberg competes at a 2023 track meet. Arensberg qualified in the 800-meter dash at last year's state track meet.

[Photo] Boys track team utilizes underclassmen for season success

Mckenna Jones
March 26, 2024
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Senior Bella Tederman uses the MyFitnessPal app to track her food. In the app, she tracks her carb, protein and fat intake throughout the day.

Student opinion: Food should be fuel

Bella Tederman
February 22, 2024
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Senior Maura Tichota and sophomore Mylee Tichota eat their lunch that was meal prepped on Sunday. Their schedule when meal prepping on Sundays consists of going to the grocery store, cooking the meals and then splitting it into multiple containers.

[Photo] Preparing for success

Maycee Hays
February 22, 2024
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Video: Podcast projects promote fun, confidence for students

Bella Tederman and Connor Engel
December 14, 2023
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Ginger Eikmeier poses in front of the landscape of Toledo, Spain. Her tour group spent an afternoon in Toledo while on their trip.

International adventure

Bella Tederman
December 14, 2023
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Dieckman plays defense during the Lady Chieftains' game against Elmwood Murdock. Dieckman plays post on both varsity and JV.

[Photo] New student, impactful athlete

Kylie Krajicek
December 14, 2023
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At their first game, senior Haley Kube closely defends her opponent. The Chieftains ended their past season with a record of 22-5, and they hope to make it to the state tournament this year as well.

[Photo] Girls basketball team utilizes past successes, faces new season

Loganne Barta
December 14, 2023
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As senior Jack Edwards sets a screen on the defender, senior Joey Benjamin drives around the screen and into the hoop. Benjamin contributed two points and Edwards contributed four points to the team's total of 30 points against the West Point-Beemer Cadets.

[Photo] Boys basketball team starts season with strong culture, high goals

Maycee Hays
December 14, 2023
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Members of the Yutan marching band pose for a picture after the state competition. In the front row from left to right are Cecilia Mayne-Hernandez, Jenna Benjamin, Mylee Tichota, Nicole Wacker, Allison Kirchmann, Amalea Vaughn-Lantzer and Brooklyn Bussing. In the second row from left to right are Tyler Keiser, Carson Jurey, Joey Benjamin, Otto Henkel, Maddox Wentworth, Carson Hollst, Madalynn Bussing, Tannen Honke and Hudson Brand. In the third row from left to right are Hunter Holoubek, Jason Neukirch, Connor North, Nolan Gayer, Peyton Reed, Derek Wacker, Caden Erftmier, Lucas Bussing and Gage Kolc.

A competition of their own

Bella Tederman
November 8, 2023
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Carter Tichota (third from left) sits in a Boeing CH-47 Chinook on the way to a mission scenario with his fellow cadets. Tichota was also able to fly in a UH-1 "Huey" during his two weeks in SWOC.

Mission ready

Bella Tederman
November 8, 2023
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Student services director Tahler Novotny discusses the details of a student’s IEP with special education teacher Michael Swanson. Novotny was a special education teacher for eight years before moving into her new position.

Novotny works to improve special education services in new position

Bella Tederman
October 3, 2023
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Volleyball team adjusts to new dynamic, sets big goals

Volleyball team adjusts to new dynamic, sets big goals

Bella Tederman
October 3, 2023
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Math teacher Joel Carrillo works with senior Cole Smith on his college algebra. Carrillo now walks without a boot or scooter.

Running toward recovery

Bella Tederman
October 3, 2023
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During the Chieftain Games, Sophomore Makenzie Govier’s water balloon explodes as it hits her hands. She and her partner, fellow sophomore Mylee Tichota, were one of the last people out in the competition. “It was really fun and I liked being partners with Mylee,” said Govier.

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During the water balloon toss competition, senior Reagan Wilson braces herself as the balloon pops in her hands. This year, Wilson partnered up with fellow senior Haley Kube. “Even though I always manage to be the one that gets soaked, the water balloon toss is one of my favorite homecoming games,” Wilson said.

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During the Chieftain Games, junior Max Egr recovers from the cupcake eating contest. The juniors won the contest for the 10-12 grade division. “The cupcakes were so dry I almost choked and died,” Egr said. “And I still beat Royal.”

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New Spanish proctor Megan Widmer helps freshman Carson Hollst with Spanish 1. Widmer proctors for 4 classes and spends the rest of her time supervising SENCAP.

[Photo] Spanish proctor’s educational journey leads her to Yutan

Millie Dieckman
October 3, 2023
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Freshman Halle Arlt works on notes/assignment during a Zoom class for Spanish 1.

[Photo] Online, in-person or both?

Gabi Tederman
October 3, 2023
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Senior Taylor Novak poses in front of the Student Center at Waubonsee Community College just outside of Chicago, Illinois. Novak plans to pursue a career as an anesthesiologist technician or an assistant in another area of nursing.

Oh, the places you’ll go!

Bella Tederman
May 5, 2023
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At a home football game, senior Jett Arensberg runs the ball for a touchdown. Arensberg played football for six years.

[Photo] Seniors leave high school sports behind to focus on college

Mckenna Jones
May 5, 2023
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The Yutan girls basketball team and Yutan student section pose with the district championship plaque. After every win, the team and student section sing the school song, "Hail Varsity."

Through adversity, into history

Bella Tederman
March 30, 2023
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Sports: Athletes adjust to injuries

Gabi Tederman and Bella Tederman
February 28, 2023
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The desensitization of the American teenager

The desensitization of the American teenager

Bella Tederman
February 28, 2023
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Freshman Kylie Krajicek leaps across the stage during the Snow Scene in the 2018 production of "The Nutcracker." Krajicek has played over 20 roles in her time performing "The Nutcracker" at RSDA.

Dancing the holidays away

Bella Tederman
December 2, 2022
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Senior Drake Trent guards the basket against the Louisville Lions. Trent has played as long as he can remember and is starting this season.

[Photo] Boys basketball team hopes to use chemistry to get to state

Shaylynn Campbell
December 2, 2022
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Fears or Favorites?

Fears or Favorites?

Bella Tederman
November 10, 2022
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Eighth-grader Halle Arlt participated in the minute-to-win-it games in the Chieftain Games. Arlt dressed in Yutan gear with a ‘Y’ on her cheek and a red beaded necklace. “I personally think it’s important [to wear Yutan gear] because it shows our school spirit,” said Arlt.

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Junior Braxton Wentworth beginning a pass.

[Photo] Growing through adversity

Mallory Zeleny
October 4, 2022
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Shaylynn Campbell throws a pitch to a Weeping Water batter. Campbell has thrown 189 strikeouts so far during the 2022 season.

Campbell finds success, family in softball

Bella Tederman
September 23, 2022
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Student opinion: The struggle to find balance

Student opinion: The struggle to find balance

Bella Tederman
September 20, 2022
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Junior Will Peterson squats 562 pounds. Peterson was state champion in his weight class.

Powerlifters compete, make mark at state meet

Bella Tederman
March 24, 2022
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Senior Gavin Kube strips wire at his internship with Fremont Electric. Kube is one of 9 seniors who take part in Yutan's internship program.

Internship gives Kube hands-on experience

Bella Tederman
February 10, 2022
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Assistant softball coach Mike Davis laughs with his fellow coaches at the state softball tournament. During his time at Yutan, Davis has coached softball, football, basketball, and track.

Coaches find rewards in working with athletes

Bella Tederman
December 22, 2021
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Honke takes hobby to national level

Bella Tederman and Haley Kube
December 16, 2021
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Review - Squid Game

Review – Squid Game

Bella Tederman
November 17, 2021
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Sophomore Bryce Kolc runs at the Yutan cross country invite. Kolc also participates in wrestling and track.

[Photo] Student opinion: Pros of participating in multiple sports

Bryce Kolc
December 22, 2021
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Senior Isaac Kult competes in the Yutan Cross Country Invitational. Kult has been the top placing runner for the Yutan cross country team.

Senior leader pushes cross country team

Bella Tederman
October 12, 2021
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Teammates watch in anticipation as Mya Hays drops for the dig.

[Photo] Seniors commit to playing sports in college

Kendyl Egr
February 20, 2021
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one year ago versus now 3

[Photo] Comparing life before and after COVID

Maycee Hays
February 23, 2021
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Students experience struggles with mental health

Bella Tederman
February 20, 2021
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