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Junior Jordyn Campbell starts her match against her Weeping Water opponent at the 2024 state tournament. Campbell ended the tournament as state champion.

[Photo] Bigger team, bigger goals

Ansley DeGroff
December 10, 2024
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During his freshman year, Drew Krajicek looks for a pin against his opponent. Krajicek's favorite part about wrestling was being able to get close to his teammates on Saturday meets.

[Photo] From pins to points

Mckenna Jones
December 10, 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.

[Photo] Evolution of the “Pin Twins”

Anna Rupp
December 10, 2024
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From left to right Nolan Gayer, Gage Kolc, AJ Arensberg, Clark Cogdill, Lincoln Hoffart, Peyton Reed and Tannen Honke get ready for their first competition at Raymond Central this season. The team shows how connected they are as a whole.

[Photo] Bonding of the brains

Jada Reed
December 10, 2024
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Senior Libby Winn takes a selfie with her mom on a college visit to UNO. The "Be a Mav Day" lasted from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

[Photo] Student opinion: Calming the college commitment chaos

December 10, 2024
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During the Wildlife Encounters, eighth grader Lucas Hoffart holds a snake. There were about 10 other schools that went to Mead.

[Photo] Expanding opportunities for high ability learners

Ashtyn Anderson
December 10, 2024
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11th grader Lexi Bisaillion and 9th grader Izaiah Hancock performing at York high school. The One-act won 5th place at York.

[Photo] One act reaches “The End” of successful season

Kaydi Ward
December 10, 2024
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Senior Libby Winn poses for a picture with her head coach Megan Encarnacion. Winn won this award on Sept. 6, 2024.

[Photo] Cheering for the Winn

Ansley DeGroff
November 5, 2024
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[Photo] A police officer's perspective

November 18, 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.

[Photo] Behind the sirens

Anna Rupp
November 18, 2024
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Cosmetologist Brittany Novotny shows the step by step process of giving highlights. Bussing also observed Novotny giving a haircut.

[Photo] Seniors gain valuable experience through career research project

Jada Reed
November 5, 2024
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The seventh graders pose next to their finished float. This year more than half of the seventh graders showed up to the Wackers' house for the float decorating.

[Photo] Keeping the tradition alive

Morgan Long
November 5, 2024
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Emt delivers a motivational speech about drinking and driving. Emt was in a life altering accident and chose to spend his life teaching others the bad of drinking and driving.

[Photo] Emt promotes message of perseverance

Nicole Wacker
November 5, 2024
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Senior Amelia Dieckman poses in her High School Alliance shirt before her first day of classes. This is a year long class.

[Photo] Extra classes, extra opportunities

Jada Reed
October 8, 2024
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Lexi and Bella acting in mean girls the musical.

[Photo] Summer singing

Kaydi Ward
October 8, 2024
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Freshman Audrey Dieckman gets interviewed after winning Best of Show. Dieckman has been modeling for 4 years.

[Photo] Yutan students strive for summer success through 4-H

Ansley DeGroff
October 8, 2024
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Junior Madi Ledden running during the Cornfield Cornfield 10k. The Cornfield Cornfield 10k took place at Werner Park and Prairie Queen Recreation Area, Nebraska.

[Photo] Practice makes perfect

Kenzie Govier
October 8, 2024
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Freshman Aniston Hoegh and junior Nicole Wacker posed with their moms Sarah Hoegh and Kara Wacker. The four some just got back from having a girls day.

[Photo] Two families, one trip

Anna Peterson
October 8, 2024
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Kylie Krajicek poses with another OCU camp participant who attended both years Krajicek was there. Krajicek was put in a tap dance for the showcase called "Work it Out."

[Photo] Dancing for the future

Nicole Wacker
October 8, 2024
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The group of travelers wait to board the ferry. This 8-hour ferry ride took the group from Greece to Italy.

[Photo] Hitting the highlights of Greece and Italy

Alexis Pehrson
October 8, 2024
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The international trip in 2026 will travel through four different countries over a period of 10 days. Students will visit the major cities as well as smaller towns along the way.

[Photo] Another adventure awaits

Gabi Tederman
October 8, 2024
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From left to right, _, Beth _, _ , Jenna Trent, Leah Thompson, Jordyn Campbell, Addi Jones, Delaney Shield, _, Addi Smith, Kylie Woster, and Molly Besch pose for a picture after a Bible study.

[Photo] Softball team aims to improve team bonds, fundamental skills

Maddie Fenn
October 8, 2024
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A group of Yutan students, including seniors Gabi Tederman, Libby Winn and Millie Dieckman, pose together in front of the Panathenaic Stadium. This was the site of the first modern Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, in 1896.

[Photo] Student opinion: A newfound freedom abroad

Gabi Tederman
October 8, 2024
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Adam Vogt and his family pose for a picture with baby Ava. Vogt and his wife had the name picked out ever since they had their first child.

[Photo] Bonding with baby

Emmy Tederman
October 8, 2024
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Encarnacion and her husband, Ricky, visit Independence Hall, just one of the many historic sites they saw. Visiting these sites in downtown Philadelphia was a great way for the two to spend time together.

[Photo] Spending the summer together

Halle Arlt
October 8, 2024
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Math teacher Joel Carrillo plays with a little ball at a train station in Germany. Carrillo spent four days in Germany.

[Photo] Extended expeditions

Anna Rupp
October 8, 2024
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Fallon and Libby Winn pose for a selfie in front of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy. Out of all the sights on the international trip, the fountain was their favorite bonding moment.

[Photo] Student opinion: Internationally bonding

Libby Winn
October 8, 2024
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Senior Maura Tichota and her family smile for the picture after Tichota signed to commit to College of Saint Mary to play basketball. Tichota is excited to play with her new team.

[Photo] Taking it to the next level

Emmy Tederman
May 6, 2024
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From left to right, Nealy Freeman, Bryce Kolc, Jack Edwards, AJ Arensberg, Tannen Honke, and Bella Tederman pose with their third place district trophy and medals. The team was one place away from qualifying for the state quiz bowl meet.

[Photo] Battle of the brains

Reagan Wilson
May 6, 2024
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From left to right, Emily Jimenez, Hailey Martin, Hailey Drews, Reagan Wilson, and Kayli Praus pose for a picture at Wilson's birthday party. Martin and Wilson have attended Yutan since kindergarten, Drews left and came back to complete her senior year, and Jimenez and Praus both have transferred to different schools.

[Photo] Seniors grow over a 13-year journey

Millie Dieckman
May 6, 2024
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From left to right, senior Caleb Daniell and freshman Nathan Daniell pose for a picture before a football game. Football is the only season they play together. "Quote," Nathan said.

[Photo] Freshman-senior connection

Emmy Tederman
May 6, 2024
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Senior Cooper Leather poses with his FFA State Degree. Leather plans on pursuing a career ...

[Photo] Yutan students take advantage of FFA, qualify for state

Bella Tederman
May 6, 2024
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Senior Connor North kneels down to line up his next shot. North placed fifth at the conference meet last year.

[Photo] Drive for success

Haley Kube
March 26, 2024
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RAK Club founder and eighth-grader Kaleb Fenner poses for a picture with eighth-grader Kale Hoffer. The club did a trash clean-up in preparation for a home track meet.

[Photo] Changing days in simple ways

Bella Tederman
March 26, 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.

[Photo] There’s no “I” in team

Anna Rupp
March 26, 2024
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Senior Derek Wacker begins to throw a disc at a 2023 meet. Last year, Wacker placed 5th in disc at the state track meet.

[Photo] Boys track team utilizes underclassmen for season success

Mckenna Jones
March 26, 2024
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Campbell starts her match against her Weeping Water opponent in the neutral position. Campbell beat her opponent in the second period.

[Photo] As good as gold

Mckenna Jones
March 26, 2024
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The gray line represents the places where the students and staff will travel while on the international trip in May. Many of the students are eager to see the famous architecture as they visit through Greece and Italy.

[Photo] A new tradition of travel

Maycee Hays
March 25, 2024
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Senior Zach Kennedy takes a picture with his parents, Scott and Lynnette Kennedy, after an away football game. Zach was the starting varsity center for the Chieftains.

[Photo] Kennedy overcomes obstacles of diabetes

Haley Kube
February 22, 2024
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From left to right, Millie Dieckman, Reagan Wilson, Haley Kube, Maura Tichota, Jade Lewis, Emmy Tederman, Delaney Shield, Oliva Chapman, Jenna Trent, Mylee Tichota, Madison Wilson, Jenna Benjamin and Allison Kirchmann pose for a picture with their Conference trophy. This was the third year in a row that the Chieftains won the Conference tournament.

[Photo] Continuing the dynasty

Loganne Barta
February 8, 2024
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Clockwise starting at top right, Richard Hayes (far right) receives his fourth place medal, Eli Kult (far left) receives his third place medal, Brody Glover (far right) receives his second place medal, Otto Henkel (second from left) receives his first place medal and Jesse Kult (second from left) receives his first place medal.

[Photo] Boys wrestling team has small but mighty performance at conference

Emmy Tederman
February 8, 2024
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This message was posted on "X" for all community members to see. In total, there were seven sports events canceled.

[Photo] Winter sports adjust to harsh weather conditions

Mckenna Jones
February 8, 2024
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Nicole smiles after a successful surgery while eating Cheerios. Nicole only had one surgery to help save her working kidney.

[Photo] Wacker wrestles with unique kidney condition

Kylie Krajicek
February 22, 2024
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English teacher Alyssa Hansen poses before running at the Good Life Halfsy in November of 2023. Hansen has also signed up to run a half-marathon in the spring.

[Photo] Running toward a new mindset

Mckenna Jones
February 22, 2024
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Benjamin works to steal the ball from opposing player during a game in Colorado. Benjamin has competed in many out of states tournaments as showcases for college coaches.

[Photo] Chasing dreams, passing obstacles

Haley Kube
December 14, 2023
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In her fifth place match at state last year, Jordyn Campbell celebrates after winning with a pin. Campbell set the school record of most pins in a season with 47.

[Photo] Making a comeback

Madi Ledden
December 14, 2023
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From left to right, freshman Amalea Vaughn-Lantzer, sophomore Jordyn Campbell, freshman Leah Thompson, sophomore Nicole Wacker, and freshman Ella Henkel pose for a picture after their wrestling meet at Bennington. Four of the five girls placed at the meet.

[Photo] Young girls wrestling team looks to continue streak of success

Reagan Wilson
December 14, 2023
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Senior Maycee Hays officially signs to College of Saint Mary to continue her academic and softball career. Hays will major in nursing.

[Photo] Hays commits to College of Saint Mary to continue softball career

Mckenna Jones
December 12, 2023
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Senior Reagan Wilson as a sophomore is getting ready to highfive senior Maycee Hays. Wilson has participated in highschool basketball for 3 years.

[Photo] One last journey with the team

Anna Rupp
December 14, 2023
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The Chieftains high-five each other before the second set against Elmwood-Murdock. The volleyball team ended with a record of 26-4.

[Photo] Yutan volleyball ends season at state tournament

Loganne Barta
December 14, 2023
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Junior Jade Lewis poses with sophomore Mylee Tichota after they got injured at the beginning of the 2022-2023 season. Lewis spent the next year recovering and preparing for the next season.

[Photo] Bouncing back from injury

Gabi Tederman
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.

[Photo] International adventure

Bella Tederman
December 14, 2023
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Senior Derek Wacker job shadowed a tool designer who works for General Dynamics. Wacker learned a lot about engineering.

[Photo] Job shadowing allows seniors to experience real-world careers

Anna Rupp
November 8, 2023
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The Attic initially opened during Yutan Days. Some things local customers say is that it is very convenient to have The Attic here in Yutan instead of traveling to Omaha for gifts or furniture.

[Photo] New Yutan business features handcrafted home goods, craft supplies

Maddie Fenn
November 8, 2023
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Junior Loganne Barta shows a steer at Hutchinson, Kan., in the prospect steer category. Loganne, along with her show team, won both Champion Market Animal and Champion Breeding Heifer at Mid American.

[Photo] Becoming a greater showman

Gabi Tederman
November 8, 2023
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