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The Student News Site of Yutan High School

Chieftain Times
The Student News Site of Yutan High School

Chieftain Times
Mckenna Jones

Mckenna Jones, Senior writer

Mckenna Jones is a senior and in her fourth 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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Seniors Max and Owen Egr pose for a picture at a youth wrestling tournament. Growing up, the boys played every sport together.

Twice the talent

Mckenna Jones
April 17, 2025
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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.

Driving for a comeback

Mckenna Jones
April 17, 2025
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During a boys basketball game against Mead, sophomore Ryan Maguire drives to the hoop. Maguire averages 11.3 points per game.

Worth a shot

Mckenna Jones
February 4, 2025
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Video: Time for a changeup

Mckenna Jones and Loganne Barta
December 19, 2024
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From pins to points

From pins to points

Mckenna Jones
December 10, 2024
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Cartoon by Lexi Bisaillon

Editorial: Avoiding parking lot dangers

Mckenna Jones
November 18, 2024
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Sophomore Jancye Long swings at the ball during the sub-district game against Fairbury. Long's batting average was .333.

[Photo] There’s no place like home

Kenzie Govier
November 5, 2024
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Sophomore Nathan Daniell looks to pass the ball to one of his teammates. At a game against Oakland-Craig, Daniell had 130 passing yards.

New players, same game

Mckenna Jones
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.

Taking it to the next level

Mckenna Jones
October 8, 2024
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Who's that baby?

Who’s that baby?

Mckenna Jones
May 6, 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.

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.

As good as gold

Mckenna Jones
March 26, 2024
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Running toward a new mindset

Running toward a new mindset

Mckenna Jones
February 22, 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.

Winter sports adjust to harsh weather conditions

Mckenna Jones
February 8, 2024
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Junior Jade Lewis reaches over a Raymond Central opponent to score a layup. Jade had a total of seven steals in the second conference game.

[Photo] Continuing the dynasty

Loganne Barta
February 8, 2024
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Video: Kick like a girl

Loganne Barta and Mckenna Jones
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.

Hays commits to College of Saint Mary to continue softball career

Mckenna Jones
December 12, 2023
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Review- "The Summer I Turned Pretty"

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

Haley Kube
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

Grayson Cogdill
February 28, 2023
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These before and after pictures show senior Jude Elgert's progress after cleaning a customer's 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, Yutan's home meet. This is Timm's 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 Sliva's 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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