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The Student News Site of Yutan High School

Chieftain Times
The Student News Site of Yutan High School

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Senior Tannen Honke, tees off at a 2024 Country Drive Golf Invite. At the second meet of this year, Honke shot a 38, placing second.

[Photo] Driving for a comeback

Mckenna Jones
April 17, 2025
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The senior class was already at the maximum amount of days missed when the March blizzard hit. The school communicates days off through social media posts, beacon texts and emails.

[Photo] Snow many days off

Gabi Tederman
April 17, 2025
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At state against West Holt, AJ Arensberg shoots a layup. Arensberg shot a total of eight points versus West Holt at his first state tournament.

[Photo] A goal finally achieved

Loganne Barta
April 17, 2025
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Seniors Max and Owen Egr pose for a picture at a youth wrestling tournament. Growing up, the boys played every sport together.

[Photo] Twice the talent

Mckenna Jones
April 17, 2025
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The girls basketball team poses for a photo after winning the district final. The girls beat Southern Valley 51-41.

[Photo] For the first time

Anna Rupp
April 17, 2025
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On Honke's Instagram story, he shows multiple containers filled with food. Honke meal preps for a weeks worth of food for his clients.

[Photo] Fueling for fitness, profit

Emmy Tederman
April 17, 2025
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From left to right, seniors Tyler Witt, AJ Arensberg, Bennett Ell, Drew Krajicek, Max Egr and Tannen Honke pose for a picture the weekend after Arensberg's injury. Arensberg's friends were there to cheer him up and check in on him.

[Photo] Bouncing back

Addi Jones
February 27, 2025
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The gas cap to the new van located in the drivers side door. Hansen found the pump after 10 minuets of looking.

[Photo] New vans offer students, coaches nicer transportation options

kaydi ward
March 31, 2025
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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.

[Photo] Student opinion: FFA is for everyone

Loganne Barta
February 27, 2025
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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.

[Photo] Saddle up

February 16, 2025
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Seniors Loganne Barta and Bennett Ell Snap a pic while strapping in. They went on this slope as a duo instead of with the group.

[Photo] Bonding at new elevations

Tyler Witt
February 4, 2025
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This is Mattheis posing with her bird sunny. Sunny is Mattheis's 4th bird and only cockatiel. 

[Photo] Wingin’ it

Anna Peterson
February 16, 2025
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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.

[Photo] From cows to crowns

Gabi Tederman
February 16, 2025
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Senior Aubrie Pehrson holds her cat Luna on the first day of school. Pehrson also has two other cats, Molly and Meow Meow.

[Photo] Student opinion: Pet “purr”fection

Aubrie Pehrson
February 16, 2025
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Yutan alumnus Brady Timm and sophomore Ryan Maguire pose for a picture after a Doane basketball game. Timm has been training Maguire for the past two summers.

[Photo] Worth a shot

Mckenna Jones
February 4, 2025
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Seventh-grader Corryn Albers poses with her trainer's horse, Peaches. Albers has a strong bond with Peaches and enjoys riding him.

[Photo] Saddle up

Jada Reed
February 16, 2025
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Junior Jordyn Campbell has an Instagram account she uses to post her photos on, at jordyn_in_portait_mode. Her first post was on Aug. 31, 2024.

[Photo] A picture is worth a thousand words

Ashtyn Anderson
February 4, 2025
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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.

[Photo] Caring for many creatures

Halle Arlt
February 16, 2025
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Sophomore Emmy Tederman poses with her German-Shepard dog, Maggie. Tederman has had Maggie for eight years.

[Photo] Student opinion: Dog dominance

Emmy Tederman
February 16, 2025
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During a recent meeting, Winn's Chieftain Buddy gifted her with a coloring page, and the picture currently hangs in Winn's locker. Coloring in the library is an activity Winn and her Chieftain Buddy frequently do together.

[Photo] Student opinion: From mentee to mentor

Libby Winn
February 4, 2025
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At last year's Filmore Central meet, Eli Kult poses for a picture with older brother Jesse Kult. Besides Isaac Kult, who started wrestling in junior high, all the brothers started wrestling in kindergarten.

[Photo] Kult’s climb to the top

Alexis Pehrson
February 4, 2025
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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.

[Photo] Steer-ing toward success

Loganne Barta
February 16, 2025
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Over the break the Daniels and the DeGroffs went on a combined family trip. The trip lasted 5 days.

[Photo] Student opinion: Extended break boosts student, staff health

Morgan Long
February 4, 2025
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Sophomore Holden DeGroff ropes the horns of a steer during a team roping competition. DeGroff placed first at this competition.

[Photo] Lassoing in a unique hobby

Addi Jones
February 16, 2025
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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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