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The Student News Site of Yutan High School

Chieftain Times
The Student News Site of Yutan High School

Chieftain Times
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Freshman Gracie Copple argues whether or not she was trying to kill the gingerbread man. This is Copple first year in the play.

[Photo] A killer performance

Kenzie Govier
April 29, 2025
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Seniors Britney Zeleny and Gabi Tederman clap while they dance with sophomore Emmy Tederman. The three ate dinner provided by the Post Prom Committee at the elementary before the dance.

[Photo] Dancing through difficulty

Libby Winn
April 17, 2025
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After the All-school Play's last performance director Matt Gunter was given parting gifts for his last play. Two juniors gave goodbye speeches to Gunter wishing him the best luck for the next chapter of his life.

[Photo] Goodbye Gunter

kaydi ward
May 6, 2025
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The girls wrestling team poses with their state championship trophy. Yutan won state with a record of 130-97.

[Photo] A great end to a great season

Ashtyn Anderson
April 17, 2025
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During the Yutan girls basketball game, junior Kylie Krajicek crouches to get the best angle for her photos. Krajicek also uses Instagram to post her pictures at kkrajicek.media.

[Photo] A picture is worth a thousand words

Ashtyn Anderson
February 4, 2025
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The show is on Saturday, April 12th, at 5PM and Sunday, April 13th, at 2PM in the Yutan High School Commons. Tickets will go on sale on April 1st. All Tickets will be available digitally.

[Photo] All-school play cast, crew prepare to bring to life fairy tale mystery

Jenna Long
February 4, 2025
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As Bennie, freshman Izaiah Hancock shows off his new wife, played by freshman Kaydi Ward. Hancock received four acting awards and Ward received one award this season.

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

Kaydi Ward
December 10, 2024
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Junior Mylee Tichota hits the ball down the line against Fremont Bergan. Yutan won the game 3-0.

[Photo] Hitting the leadership position

Jenna Long
October 8, 2024
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Clark Cogdill expressing the importance of practice on speech team. Cogdill just missed the mark for state in his solo comedy speech.

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

Tyler Witt
October 8, 2024
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At Bergan, freshman Morgan Long sets the ball to freshman Jersey Daniels. This year, the volleyball team had enough freshmen players to create a reserve team.

[Photo] Taking it to the next level

Mckenna Jones
October 8, 2024
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Senior Gabi Tederman hits the ball to the opposing team, D.C. West. Tederman led the team in kills last season.

[Photo] The last rotation

Aubrie Pehrson
October 8, 2024
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Junior Delaney Shield slides onto _ base. Shield favorite position in softball is _.

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

Maddie Fenn
October 8, 2024
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Senior Reagan Wilson types out her persuasive essay during College English. Wilson will be attending Wayne State College and majoring in forensic science.

[Photo] Taking tests and cashing checks

Alexis Pehrson
May 6, 2024
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During one of the final songs of the dance, starting from the left juniors and seniors Libby Winn, Gabi Tederman, Britney Zeleny, Braxton Wentworth, AJ Arensberg, Tannen Honke, Max Egr, Connor Engel, Jack Edwards and Derek Wacker sway back and forth together. This year's prom theme was Under the Stars.

[Photo] Rocking the dance floor

Maycee Hays
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.

[Photo] Changing days in simple ways

March 26, 2024
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From left to right speech coach Alyssa Hansen directs seniors Maura Tichota, Connor Engel, Maycee Hays, Bella Tederman and Joey Benjamin. They are doing an OID based on the movie "Inside Out."

[Photo] One activity fits all

February 8, 2024
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Senior Max Peterson and Coach Joe Dolezal celebrate with a side bump after a defensive stop at Oakland-Craig. The senior lineman referred to themselves as Joe's Tribe in honor of their coach.

[Photo] The joys of victory and pains of heartbreak

Haley Kube
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.

[Photo] One last journey with the team

Anna Rupp
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.

[Photo] A competition of their own

Bella Tederman
November 8, 2023
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Sophomore Adie Gale looks to throw the ball towards home plate. Gale played both centerfielder and pitcher for the Patriots.

[Photo] Striking a learning curve

Haley Kube
November 8, 2023
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Before the football game begins, the campers in grades 4-6 pose for a picture with three of their camp leaders freshman Emmy Tederman and seniors Maycee Hays and Maura Tichota. These campers helped the cheer team spirit for the football starters as their names were announced before the game.

[Photo] Small voices, big spirit

Maycee Hays
November 8, 2023
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Assistant coach Adam Vogt gives the JH football team a pep talk during a time out. Vogt coaches JH football and high school golf.

[Photo] Vogt aims to make math interactive

Emmy Tederman
October 3, 2023
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[Photo] Volleyball team adjusts to new dynamic, sets big goals

October 3, 2023
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[Photo] Volleyball team adjusts to new dynamic, sets big goals

Bella Tederman
October 3, 2023
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Senior Maycee Hays fields a ground ball while moving to throw to first base. Hays has committed to play softball at the College of Saint Mary next year.

[Photo] Stepping up to the plate

Haley Kube
October 3, 2023
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On the first day of school, Principal Stefanie Novotny speaks to the student body at an assembly. Novotny introduced herself and reviewed the student handbook.

[Photo] New principal prioritizes supporting staff, students

October 3, 2023
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As the pitcher begins to throw the ball, junior Caleb Daniell gets in his stance to be ready to make a play. Daniell is the starting first basemen for the Patriots in the 2023 season.

[Photo] Practicing for perfection

Maycee Hays
March 28, 2023
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After connecting with the ball during his sophomore year, junior Caleb Daniell finishes his swing after getting a base hit. Daniell was the starting first basemen for the Patriots as the 2023 season began.

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Sophomore Clark Cogdill portrays the character George Cheever in "Jock Talk." Cogdill competed in four meets this year.

[Photo] Performing under pressure

Alexis Pehrson
March 29, 2023
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Nolan Timm dribbles the ball up the court against a Louisville defender in the 2021-22 season. Timm has been starting point guard for the past two years.

[Photo] Last brother, last season

Haley Kube
December 1, 2022
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Senior Laycee Josoff talks to junior Ellie Lloyd after winning their sub district. Josoff's favorite part about basketball is the friends she has made.

[Photo] Josoff uses basketball to make lifelong memories and friends

Shaylynn Campbell
December 1, 2022
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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.

[Photo] Athletes take new path during winter season

Anna Rupp
December 2, 2022
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Junior Ethan Eggen plays a game of chess against eighth-grader Otto Henkel. Eggen is a relatively new player and is eager to learn more.

[Photo] Check-mates

December 2, 2022
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Junior Ethan Eggen plays a game of chess against eighth-grader Otto Henkel. Eggen is a relatively new player and is eager to learn more.

[Photo] Check-mates

Grayson Cogdill
December 2, 2022
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Senior Drake Trent shoots a block shot against Bishop Neumann. Trent has played as long as he can remember.

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

Shaylynn Campbell
December 2, 2022
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Starting in the back row (left to right) NHS members Andi Nelson, Derek Wacker, Braxton Wentworth, Janson Pilkington, Connor Engel, Joey Benjamin, Jude Elgert, Drake Trent, Trevin Arlt, Bryce Kolc, (front row) Reagan Wilson, Maycee Hays, Shaylynn Campbell, Laycee Josoff, Alyssa Husing, Abby Keiser, Zoie Nielsen, Bella Tederman, Haley Kube, Ellie Lloyd, Maura Tichota and Mallory Zeleny pose with the donations they collected. NHS members then loaded the donations up for LifeHouse Family Services to use in their emergency shelter.

[Photo] NHS food drive gives treats, no tricks

December 1, 2022
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Mead junior Eva Georgoulopoulos strides to the finish at the Walnut Grove. Georgoulopoulos is involved in cross country, basketball, and track for highschool sports.

[Photo] Navigating the course from Greece to Mead

Alexis Pehrson
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.

[Photo] Campbell finds success, family in softball

Bella Tederman
September 23, 2022
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Senior Emma Abraham records a video of students at a softball game. Students in the STRIV class had to go to many events to get footage for projects.

[Photo] STRIV class offers new opportunities for students

Gabi Tederman
October 4, 2022
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Seniors Joshua Fisher, Abby Keiser, Brett Martin, Yair Salazar and Kaiti Hansen work on a puzzle together. Timed puzzles were one of the activities students participated in on the second day of school.

[Photo] Breaking the ice

Libby Winn
September 20, 2022
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Eighth-grader Bella Sliva rehearses one of the opening songs for the musical. This is Sliva's second year in the all-school play/musical.

[Photo] All-school musical brings new life to Aladdin

February 10, 2022
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Sophomore Haley Kube starts the offense for the Chieftains in their game against Logan View. The Chieftains currently have a record of 15-6.

[Photo] Coming a long way

Shaylynn Campbell
February 7, 2022
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Senior Josh Jessen attempts a move on his Ashland-Greenwood opponent. Jessen recorded his 100th win in the duals with Ashland-Greenwood and West Point-Beemer.

[Photo] Wrestling team looks to capitalize on strong start

Kendyl Egr
December 22, 2021
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Junior Kaiti Hansen jogs into a crowd of cheering teammates after hitting the first home run of the Cozad game. That was Hansen's fourth home run of the season.

[Photo] The comeback kids

Lola Wheeler
November 17, 2021
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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.

[Photo] Coaches find rewards in working with athletes

December 22, 2021
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Sophomores Ellie Lloyd, Bella Tederman, and Haley Kube practice their OID. The group practiced many times during lunch.

[Photo] Speaking from experience

Haley Kube
November 17, 2021
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The Yutan-Mead Patriots pose with their District Championship trophy. The districts were hosted at the Yutan Hayes Fields. (Top row from left to right): Bill Watts, Andi Nelson, Alexis Polak, Taylor Novak, Mike Davis, Ron Helmick, Emma Abraham, Maycee Hays (Middle row from left to right): Addison Jones, Delaney Shields, Kylie King, Alyssa Husing, Kaiti Hansen, Aubrie Pehrson, Hailey Martin, Alexis Pehrson, Savanna Hassler, Rylee Kirchmann, Sophia Brennan (Bottom row from left to right): Brooke Campbell, Riley Hannan, Meghan Richards, Shaylynn Campbell, Laycee Josoff, Ella Watts, Kendyl Egr, Emily Hebenstreit, Ryan Glatter

[Photo] Patriots stage comeback

Laycee Josoff
October 11, 2021
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