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Mckenna Jones

Mckenna Jones, Junior writer

Mckenna Jones is a junior and in her third year of journalism. She enjoys writing entertainment reviews, sports stories and taking photos. Outside journalism, Mckenna is involved in volleyball, track, NHS and FCA.

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Entertainment review- The Summer I Turned Pretty

Entertainment review- “The Summer I Turned Pretty”

Mckenna Jones
November 8, 2023
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Frankie Hendricks operates a bomb lift. This Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) is used to load ammunitions onto an aircraft.

Home away from home

Mckenna Jones
November 8, 2023
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Sophomore Jordyn Campbell catches ball securing the strikeout. Campbell previously played third base during the 2022 season and switched to catcher this season.

[Photo] Striking a learning curve

November 8, 2023
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Cross country team relies on team dynamic to achieve goals

Cross country team relies on team dynamic to achieve goals

Mckenna Jones
October 3, 2023
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Senior Jesse Kult and his AAU teammates pose for a picture at the Disney Duals in Orlando, FL. Kult enjoyed hanging out with his team throughout the week.

Kult competes in Disney Duals

Mckenna Jones
October 3, 2023
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Senior Janson Pilkington smiles with his siblings, Carson and Payton Pilkington, after a baseball game. Pilkington was the only one out of the three siblings to attend Yutan.

The last to leave the nest

Mckenna Jones
May 5, 2023
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Senior Kaitlin Hansen gets ready to swing at a ball. Hansen played softball for eleven years and decided not to play in college due to injuries.

Seniors leave high school sports behind to focus on college

Mckenna Jones
May 5, 2023
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Feature: Shoes by Jude

Mckenna Jones and Loganne Barta
February 28, 2023
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Girls wrestlers bring home the hardware

Girls wrestlers bring home the hardware

Mckenna Jones
February 28, 2023
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Students Zach Krajicek, Jude Elgert, and Laycee Josoff cheer at a home basketball game. Older and more experienced students will often sit in the front rows of the student section.

[Photo] Student opinion: The do’s and don’ts of the student section

February 28, 2023
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These before and after pictures show senior Jude Elgerts progress after cleaning a customers shoes. Elgert posts his before and after pictures on Instagram to advertise his company.

Shoes offer senior Elgert unique side business

Mckenna Jones
December 2, 2022
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Seniors get first opportunities to vote

Seniors get first opportunities to vote

Mckenna Jones
November 10, 2022
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Review - Hocus Pocus 2

Review – Hocus Pocus 2

Mckenna Jones
November 10, 2022
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Coffee shop owner Maleah Johnson and her sister Vanessa Barry make coffee for a customer. The shop has many different varieties of coffee on their menu.

Offering coffee and conversation

Mckenna Jones
October 4, 2022
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Senior Nolan Timm runs at Walnut Grove, Yutans home meet. This is Timms third year on the cross country team.

Timm returns for season success

Mckenna Jones
October 4, 2022
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Senior Josh Jessen wrestles his St. Paul opponent at the state wrestling duals. Jessen ended his season with a 43-8 record.

Wrestling team ends season with state success

Mckenna Jones
March 24, 2022
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Eighth-grader Bella Sliva rehearses one of the opening songs for the musical. This is Slivas second year in the all-school play/musical.

All-school musical brings new life to Aladdin

Mckenna Jones
February 10, 2022
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Freshman Tannen Honke receives his lunch from cook Sandy Salkeld. When they eat last, freshmen may see fewer food choices.

Student Opinion: Bring back seniority at lunch

Mckenna Jones
December 22, 2021
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New students adjust to smaller school

Mckenna Jones and Loganne Barta
December 16, 2021
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Athletes share gameday superstitions

Loganne Barta and Mckenna Jones
December 16, 2021
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Senior Jesse Keiser pins his Elkhorn North opponent. Yutan won their duals against Elkhorn North and Omaha Gross on Dec. 9.

[Photo] Wrestling team looks to capitalize on strong start

December 22, 2021
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Senior Brennan Jacobs captures pictures of the biology class insect project. Jacobs is one of three returning seniors.

Journalism class experiences change

Mckenna Jones
November 17, 2021
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Girls basketball coach Clay Carlton shows the team their plan for the final 2021 subdistrict game. With many returning players, the Chieftains are hoping to extend their season this year.

Sophomores bring experience, relationships to the court

Mckenna Jones
November 17, 2021
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Varsity runners Seth Janecek, Carter Tichota, Bryce Kolc and Issac Kult begin their race at the Yutan Invite. The annual invite is held at Walnut Grove park in Omaha.

Running for fun

Mckenna Jones
October 12, 2021
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Review - Outer Banks Season Two

Review – Outer Banks Season Two

Mckenna Jones
October 12, 2021
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