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The Student News Site of Yutan High School

Chieftain Times
The Student News Site of Yutan High School

Chieftain Times
Alexis Pehrson

Alexis Pehrson, Senior writer

Alexis Pehrson is a senior in her fourth year of journalism.  She enjoys writing stories and taking pictures.  Outside journalism, Alexis is involved in cross country, wrestling and NHS.

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During the NCC competition, sophomore Lincoln Hoffart and seniors Nolan Gayer, Tannen Honke and AJ Arensberg deliberate a question. The team went 2-2 at conference, earning third as a team.

Buzzing in wins

Alexis Pehrson
April 17, 2025
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Senior Drew Krajicek hurdles during the hurdle relay. Krajicek got a time of 9.5 seconds in his spilt, and the team got third in the event.

Boys track team looks to new leadership, goals

Alexis Pehrson
April 17, 2025
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[Photo] New faces, same fight

Aubrie Pehrson
April 17, 2025
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Junior Mylee Tichota dribbles the ball down half court. Tichota scored 23 points in the district final.

[Photo] For the first time

Anna Rupp
April 17, 2025
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At the home triangular, sophomore Eli Kult looks to turn his opponent. So far, Kult's career record is 69-5.

Kult’s climb to the top

Alexis Pehrson
February 4, 2025
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Video: Barta leads the show ring, inspires next generation

Alexis Pehrson and Aubrie Pehrson
December 19, 2024
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Senior Gabi Tederman tips the ball during the subdistrict final game against Elgin Public-Pope John. Tederman had a total of 272 kills this season.

Setting themselves up for success

Alexis Pehrson
December 10, 2024
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Freshman Audrey Dieckman races down the trail at the East Butler meet. This was Dieckman's very first cross country meet.

[Photo] Making big strides

Aubrie Pehrson
December 10, 2024
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Senior Jason Neukirch pulls out of the high school parking lot. Neukirch's favorite thing about driving is the freedom it brings.

Wisdom behind the wheel

Alexis Pehrson
November 18, 2024
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Seniors Bennett Ella and Britney Zeleny wave to the parade watchers. Zeleny's father, Gary Zeleny, drove their parade vehicle.

[Photo] Crowning beauty

Jenna Long
November 5, 2024
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Superintendent Rex Pfeil, principle Stefanie Novotny and government teacher Dan Krajicek judge the mock presidential debate. Krajicek invited administration to add an element of surprise for the candidates.

[Photo] Creating the campaign trial

Kylie Krajicek
November 5, 2024
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Eighth grader Wyatt Ringer acts like a tiger on their class float themed “Burn the Tigers.” The eighth graders placed second in the 2024 float contest. “There was this grandma that was growling at me,” Ringer said. “So I roared back.”

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While playing kickball, senior Owen Egr gets ready to throw the ball at senior Drew Krajicek. Kickball was one of the four rotations added to the morning schedule. “We competed against the sophomores, so obviously we won and demolished them,” Krajicek said.

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Sophomores Addy Darling and Avery Schmidt show off their “injuries” on Wambulance Wednesday. On Wambulance Wednesday, 68 percent of the sophomores dressed up but the most they dressed up was Tuesday, color day, at 87 percent. “The best part of the day was when me and Avery went into the bathroom before school and put makeup on for our black eyes,” Darling said.

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Seventh graders Ella Eikmeier and Haiden Schake act out Tekamah-Herman's mascot the tiger. Griffin Ell dressed up as a chieftain as well.

[Photo] Keeping the tradition alive

Morgan Long
November 5, 2024
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Worth the weight

Worth the weight

Alexis Pehrson
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.

Hitting the highlights of Greece and Italy

Alexis Pehrson
October 8, 2024
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Freshman Liam Maloy strides toward the finish line. Maloy's favorite part of cross country is "being in the vans because it can be funny with [Mr.] Carrillo."

[Photo] Bigger team, bigger goals

Aubrie Pehrson
October 8, 2024
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Bryce Kolc completes his reading log in his Modern Literature class. Kolc will be majoring in software engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Taking tests and cashing checks

Alexis Pehrson
May 6, 2024
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Sophomore Kylie Krajicek clears the bar in high jump. Krajicek is a returning state qualifier and holds the school record for girls high jump.

Pushing the pace

Alexis Pehrson
April 8, 2024
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At powerlifting nationals, senior Will Peterson poses for a picture after winning a national title. Peterson won nationals just a month after earning the state title in March.

Reaching redemption

Alexis Pehrson
May 1, 2023
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Senior Shaylynn Campbell, junior Bella Tederman and senior Laycee Josoff act in their OID of "Bridesmaids." Josoff was the speech captain this year.

Performing under pressure

Alexis Pehrson
March 29, 2023
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News: Phone pockets

Alexis Pehrson and Aubrie Pehrson
February 28, 2023
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Boys state medalists

[Photo] On to Omaha

Maycee Hays
February 28, 2023
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Senior Janson Pilkington looks for a takedown against his opponent at the 2022 Yutan Invite. One of Pilkington's goals this year is to achieve 100 wins. "I got 21 wins away from 100 wins," Pilkington said.

One last shot

Alexis Pehrson
December 1, 2022
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Everything Halloween!

Everything Halloween!

Alexis Pehrson
November 10, 2022
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From left to right, Gabi Tederman, Ellie Lloyd, Maura Tichota, Bella Tederman, McKenna Jones and Reagan Wilson cheer during the announcements before a home volleyball game. The team finished the season with a 25-6 record.

Volleyball team chemistry leads to winning record

Alexis Pehrson
November 10, 2022
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Yutan senior Nolan Timm and Mead junior Sam Popken sprint ahead of the competition. A major change the cross country team adjusted to this year was the co-op between Mead and Yutan.

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Everything Halloween (8.5 × 11 in)

[Photo] To trick-or-treat or not?

Derek Wacker
November 10, 2022
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Junior Maura Tichota walks down the runway at the Nebraska State Fair. This year Tichota created a burgundy jumpsuit and upcycled some men's dress shirts into a dress for the fair.

4-H is for everyone

Alexis Pehrson
October 4, 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.

Navigating the course from Greece to Mead

Alexis Pehrson
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.

[Photo] Timm returns for season success

Mckenna Jones
October 4, 2022
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Junior Cole Smith stiff-arms a Tri County defender. The Chieftains defeated Tri County 41-0.

[Photo] Growing through adversity

Mallory Zeleny
October 4, 2022
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Sophomore Ellie Lloyd prepares to throw the discus at a 2021 track meet. Lloyd has goals of qualifying for state this year after placing third at districts last year.

New people, new plan

Alexis Pehrson
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.

Student opinion: The importance of crowd involvement

Alexis Pehrson
February 7, 2022
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Review - Hawkeye

Review – Hawkeye

Alexis Pehrson
December 22, 2021
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Health class focuses on mental health

Alexis Pehrson and Gabi Tederman
December 22, 2021
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PSA: Harmful Tiktok Trends

Alexis Pehrson and Gabi Tederman
December 16, 2021
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Review - Dear Evan Hansen

Review – Dear Evan Hansen

Alexis Pehrson
November 17, 2021
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Seventh grader Kylie Woster and Halle Arlt "roast" their wolverine over a fire. The seventh graders' "Roast-the-Wolverines" was one of the winning floats at Homecoming.

Students get creative with class floats

Alexis Pehrson
October 11, 2021
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Health teacher Kassie Trevarrow gives tips on how to prevent violence. This is one of the many topics she teaches concerning mental health.

Trevarrow’s new focus on mental health

Alexis Pehrson
October 11, 2021
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