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The Student News Site of Yutan High School

Chieftain Times
The Student News Site of Yutan High School

Chieftain Times
Derek Wacker

Derek Wacker, Senior writer

Derek is a junior and in his second year of journalism.  He enjoys taking photos and writing sports stories.  Outside journalism, Derek is involved in football, wrestling, track, National Honor Society, and FCA.

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Band-ing Together

Band-ing Together

Derek Wacker
May 1, 2023
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The 2022 4x100 meter relay team including (left to right) graduate Josh Jessen, junior Derek Wacker, senior Jett Arensberg and senior Zach Krajicek poses with their medals. The 4x100 meter relay team placed fifth at the 2022 state meet.

New leaders, new goals

Derek Wacker
March 30, 2023
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PSA: Winter Safety Tips

Derek Wacker
February 28, 2023
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Movie Review - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Movie Review – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Derek Wacker
December 2, 2022
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To trick-or-treat or not?

To trick-or-treat or not?

Derek Wacker
November 10, 2022
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Q & A with Yutan alumni in the military

Q & A with Yutan alumni in the military

Derek Wacker
November 8, 2022
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Junior Zach Kennedy wake surfs on Lake Big Sandy. Kennedy would also wakeboard and tube on the lake.

Out on the Water

Derek Wacker
October 4, 2022
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Review – Top Gun: Maverick

Derek Wacker
October 4, 2022
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Band instructor Hunter Holoubek gives the junior high students some instructions before they begin playing. Holoubek directs the high school, junior high, 6th grade and 5th grade bands.

[Photo] Patriots work toward end-of-season success

Adie Gale
October 4, 2022
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Senior Josh Jessen pushes through his sprint. Jessen placed fifth in the 200-meter dash and sixth in the 100-meter dash at the state meet.

Run hard, work hard

Derek Wacker
March 24, 2022
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Senior Gavin Kube leads the student section in a "roller coaster" cheer. During the fall, the student section fueled the energy for the athletes who performed. Many students are hoping to get that energy back.

[Photo] Student opinion: The importance of crowd involvement

Alexis Pehrson
February 7, 2022
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The wrestling team poses with the first place team trophy at the DC West dual tournament in 2022. The Chieftains overcame a close dual with Concordia-DC West to claim the title and clinch a state dual berth. Top row left to right: Brett Martin, Bryce Kolc, Isaac Kult, Derek Wacker, Josh Jessen, Jett Arensberg, Jesse Keiser, Josh Fisher. Bottom row left to right: Nathan Rupp, Tannen Honke, Zach Krajicek, Janson Pilkington, Drew Krajicek, Max Egr, Trevin Arlt. Courtesy Photo

Chieftains clinch state dual berth

Derek Wacker
February 7, 2022
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Seniors emphasize benefits of weightlifting

Seniors emphasize benefits of weightlifting

Derek Wacker
December 22, 2021
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Small town’s successful cowboys

Derek Wacker
December 22, 2021
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The movies that make Christmas

The movies that make Christmas

Derek Wacker
December 13, 2021
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Senior Josh Jessen tires to escape opponent at conference meet last year. Jessen's record last season was 36-11.

Wrestling team sets sights on state duals, state tournament

Derek Wacker
November 17, 2021
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Junior Will Peterson attempts a 500 pound deadlift. Peterson holds school records in squat and bench press.

Powerlifting improves Peterson’s performance

Derek Wacker
October 12, 2021
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The Legion team poses with their state championship banner. Back row left to right: Coach Scott Kennedy, Josh Fisher, Max Peterson, Sam Petersen, Jack Edwards, Isaac Kult, Drake Trent, Owen Sutter, Keegan Converse, Derek Wacker, Creek Kennedy, Coach Gary Hollst; Middle row left to right: Trevin Arlt, Jesse Kult, Casey Stevens, Jesse Keiser, Caleb Daniell; Front row left to right: Braxton Wentworth, Gage Kennedy, Zach Kennedy, Frankie Hebenstreit

Legion baseball team overcomes adversity to clinch state title

Derek Wacker
October 11, 2021
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