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Smiling on stage, Gretna East Media poses with their Championship trophy.
Gretna East Media named State Champion in first year
April 22, 2024
Four recognized with Educational Excellence Awards
Four recognized with Educational Excellence Awards
April 19, 2024
Science teacher and Green Team sponsor Sierra Arnold is known for the abundance of plants in her classroom that are kept under UV light.
Planting seeds, spreading awareness Green Team to celebrate Earth Day
April 19, 2024
Here comes the sun...kinda
Here comes the sun…kinda
April 6, 2024
At Prom, there will be a traditional Court; however, there will be two sets of Prince and Princesses, one from Gretna East and one from Gretna High. To be a candidate for King or Queen, a student must be a senior, so Gretna East will only have a Prince and Princess. GEHS Prom Court: juniors Sonora De Fini, Emily Woods, Lily Matya, Addison Larock, Colton Knott, Trevor Cox, Tyler Cox, Andrew Jones and Drew Rhoades (not pictured: Addison Upton)
Griffins to crown first Prince, Princess Saturday at combined Prom
April 3, 2024
The North Park pickleball courts located at East Angus Street.
‘Staycation’ ideas for fun spring break
March 22, 2024
Say ‘aloha’ to the new Hawaiian Bros Island Grill: superb service, poor pricing
Say ‘aloha’ to the new Hawaiian Bros Island Grill: superb service, poor pricing
March 18, 2024
Last minute gift ideas for teens
December 22, 2023
Fortnite Battle Royale Chapter 4 Season OG. was available for one month and brought millions back to the free, web-based game.
‘Fortnite O.G.’ nice while it lasted
December 21, 2023
Holiday havoc will be released in December with Big Brother: Reindeer Games
Holiday havoc will be released in December with ‘Big Brother: Reindeer Games’
November 14, 2023
Preparing for first pitch, juniors Tyler Cox, Easton Leahy, Nolan Green and Curran Boswell along with sophomore Carson Herrmann give out fistbumps on the first-base line.
Let the Players Play
April 17, 2024
Students call for real guidance in “Career Week” over redundant “tests”
Students call for real guidance in “Career Week” over redundant “tests”
March 18, 2024
Chatting with friends, sophomores Addilyn Nikodym, Laci Smith, Seth Milne, Madisyn Wisnieski and Madilon Sedillo-Dougall (unpictured) enjoy their respective lunches together. The group ate together on Feb. 27 during first lunch.
Time to think about open-campus lunch
March 7, 2024
New rules create high school transfer portal similar to college, causes unfair advantage for open-enrollment districts
New rules create high school transfer portal similar to college, causes unfair advantage for open-enrollment districts
February 20, 2024
Time to show up, show out for Nebrasketball
Time to show up, show out for Nebrasketball
February 17, 2024
Preparing for first pitch, juniors Tyler Cox, Easton Leahy, Nolan Green and Curran Boswell along with sophomore Carson Herrmann give out fistbumps on the first-base line.
Let the Players Play
April 17, 2024
Chatting with friends, sophomores Addilyn Nikodym, Laci Smith, Seth Milne, Madisyn Wisnieski and Madilon Sedillo-Dougall (unpictured) enjoy their respective lunches together. The group ate together on Feb. 27 during first lunch.
Time to think about open-campus lunch
March 7, 2024
New rules create high school transfer portal similar to college, causes unfair advantage for open-enrollment districts
New rules create high school transfer portal similar to college, causes unfair advantage for open-enrollment districts
February 20, 2024
Work piles up, causes stress after snow days
Work piles up, causes stress after snow days
February 9, 2024
Counting the days; Gretna’s amount of school days compared to other districts
Counting the days; Gretna’s amount of school days compared to other districts
January 26, 2024
Students call for real guidance in “Career Week” over redundant “tests”
Students call for real guidance in “Career Week” over redundant “tests”
March 18, 2024
Staying connected: Proposed student Wi-Fi would benefit more than students
Staying connected: Proposed student Wi-Fi would benefit more than students
October 31, 2023
Editorial Cartoon
Homecoming court replacement, Griffin Student Leaders, needs to be more inclusive
September 21, 2023
Dribbling the ball, junior Kendall Dobberstein makes her way down the field with two Millard South defenders closing in during game one of the Millard South Invite on April 16.
Three days, three wins
April 19, 2024
Preparing for his first throw, sophomore Connor Sams holds the shot put in his hands before attempting his first throw of the meet.
JV track competes against Ashland Greenwood in home meet [Photo Gallery]
April 4, 2024
Reacting to the game, juniors Kendall Dobberstein, Addison LaRock and Madelyn Schaffert cheer for their teammates.
Leadership takes over girls’ soccer team
March 25, 2024
Kicking off the inning, junior catcher Easton Leahy gets the first hit in Griffin history while also driving in a runner. Leahy finished the day going three for three in route to a 30-0 win.
Varsity baseball kicks off season with statement win
March 20, 2024
Focused on the ball, freshman Morgan Grant maneuvers it around the Benson player.
Girls soccer scores first win of season against Benson, 10-0 [Photo Gallery]
March 19, 2024
On stage, Zoey Zarling practices her role as Spongebob. Zarling is on the Sponge team as the lead.
ACMS’ ‘Spongebob: The Musical’ takes unique approach with help of GEHS students
April 20, 2024
Guiding her seventh grade son, Cara Sillman weaves her way through the beeping egg hunt. Drew Sillman won scented putty, tactile/braille books and a free kids meal coupon from Canes.
Boys Town hosts beeping egg hunt for visually impaired children
April 15, 2024
Directing his first period band class, student teacher William Holke has students play Lightning Field. He had students play different notes by section as the class came to a close.
Former band student, current student teacher composer of school fight song
February 22, 2024
GPS Director of Curriculum to retire after 25 years
GPS Director of Curriculum to retire after 25 years
February 13, 2024
Playing through their campaign on Feb. 1, Katelyn Clayton (9) and Abigail Sullivan (9) laugh with the rest of their campaign group.
Rolling the dice: Dungeons and Dragons Club sparks imagination, connection among students
February 8, 2024
Preparing for his first throw, sophomore Connor Sams holds the shot put in his hands before attempting his first throw of the meet.
JV track competes against Ashland Greenwood in home meet [Photo Gallery]
April 4, 2024
Griffins fight back after being down 0-1 at halftime for 2-1 win
April 3, 2024
Focused on the ball, freshman Morgan Grant maneuvers it around the Benson player.
Girls soccer scores first win of season against Benson, 10-0 [Photo Gallery]
March 19, 2024
Grinning with spirit, sophomore Addi Shannon and junior Kayla Hartmann wave into the crowd of parents after the varisty cheer teams final performance at the spring pep rally.
Spring pep rally ends with juniors taking lead in class competition [PHOTO GALLERY]
March 14, 2024
Making the E for East, the dance team performs their ritual.
Girls basketball wins Class B District Championship
February 28, 2024
Four recognized with Educational Excellence Awards
Four recognized with Educational Excellence Awards
April 19, 2024
Gretna East Media goes to Nationals
Gretna East Media goes to Nationals
April 15, 2024
Griffins defeat Vikings, head to semifinals of NSAA Class B Girls Basketball Championship Tournament
Griffins defeat Vikings, head to semifinals of NSAA Class B Girls Basketball Championship Tournament
March 1, 2024
Taylor Swift songs galore
Taylor Swift songs galore
December 6, 2023
Griffins State trip ends after one game
Griffin’s State trip ends after one game
November 2, 2023
Taylor Swift songs galore
Taylor Swift songs galore
December 6, 2023
Griffins State trip ends after one game
Griffin’s State trip ends after one game
November 2, 2023
Jumping up, junior Hayden Heart returns the ball to Grand Island Northwest during the second period. The girls would end up winning the point, but losing the set leaving the score 1-1.
‘It’s Griffin Season’
October 28, 2023
Performing to an arrangement of Skyfall by Benjamin Hilton and Adele, the Griffin Pride Marching Band performs at their debut competition at Papillion-La Vista Souths Titan Marching Invitational on Sept. 23.
Griffin Pride Band debut competition performance earns 4th place
September 25, 2023
Cast members of the schools first production, Matilda the musical perform at the opening ceremonies of the Gretna Crossing YMCA on Sept. 16.
Community leaders, GEHS, GHS student groups part of Gretna Crossing YMCA grand opening
September 16, 2023
The Press Box: Week 4
The Press Box: Week 4
September 29, 2023
The Press Box: Week 3
The Press Box: Week 3
September 15, 2023
The Press Box: Week 2
The Press Box: Week 2
September 1, 2023
The Press Box: Week 1
The Press Box: Week 1
August 24, 2023
Play by Play: Homecoming Game GEHS vs. York Varsity Football Sept. 29
Play by Play: Homecoming Game GEHS vs. York Varsity Football Sept. 29
September 30, 2023
Play by Play: GEHS vs. Plattsmouth Varsity Football Sept. 8
Play by Play: GEHS vs. Plattsmouth Varsity Football Sept. 8
September 8, 2023
Play by Play: GEHS vs. O. Buena Vista Varsity Football Sept. 1
Play by Play: GEHS vs. O. Buena Vista Varsity Football Sept. 1
September 1, 2023
Play by Play: GHS vs. Bellevue East Varsity Football Sept. 22
Play by Play: GHS vs. Bellevue East Varsity Football Sept. 22
September 24, 2023
Play by Play: GHS vs. M. South Sept. 15
Play by Play: GHS vs. M. South Sept. 15
September 15, 2023
Play by Play: GHS vs. O. Burke Varsity Football Aug. 25
Play by Play: GHS vs. O. Burke Varsity Football Aug. 25
August 25, 2023
In their season opener on March 15 against Omaha Benson, sophomore Carson Herrmann runs to first. Herrmann had two runs and four runs batted in, contributing to the Griffins first shut-out, defeating the Bunnies 30-0.
The Press Box: The Wingspan talks Griffin Baseball with head coach, captain
March 19, 2024
NFL Conference Championship Overview 2024: Podcast
NFL Conference Championship Overview 2024: Podcast
February 7, 2024
Fantasy Football Fridays: Episode 9
Fantasy Football Fridays: Episode 9
December 15, 2023
Fantasy Football Fridays Podcast: Episode 8
Fantasy Football Fridays Podcast: Episode 8
December 8, 2023
Fantasy Football Fridays: Episode 7
Fantasy Football Fridays: Episode 7
November 18, 2023
Fantasy Football Fridays: Episode 9
Fantasy Football Fridays: Episode 9
December 15, 2023
Fantasy Football Fridays Podcast: Episode 8
Fantasy Football Fridays Podcast: Episode 8
December 8, 2023
Fantasy Football Fridays: Episode 7
Fantasy Football Fridays: Episode 7
November 18, 2023
Fantasy Football Fridays Podcast: Episode 6
Fantasy Football Fridays Podcast: Episode 6
November 10, 2023
Fantasy Football Fridays: Episode 5
Fantasy Football Fridays: Episode 5
November 3, 2023
Recent Scores
  • Apr 18 / V. BaseballGretna East High School - 0, Skutt - 3
  • Apr 18 / V. Boys SoccerGretna East High School - 3, Omaha Burke - 0
  • Apr 17 / V. Girls SoccerGretna East High School - 10, Omaha Buena Vista - 0
  • Apr 16 / V. Boys SoccerGretna East High School - 1, Gretna - 4
  • Apr 16 / V. Girls SoccerGretna East High School - 1, Millard South - 0
  • Apr 15 / V. BaseballGretna East High School - 3, Norris - 10
  • Apr 15 / V. Boys SoccerGretna East High School - 0, Bellevue West - 0 (Won 5-3 in PK's)
  • Apr 15 / V. Girls SoccerGretna East High School - 3, Papillion La-Vista South - 0
  • Apr 12 / V. BaseballGretna East High School - 3, Millard South - 9
  • Apr 12 / V. Girls SoccerGretna East High School - 6, Omaha Burke - 0
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Smiling on stage, Gretna East Media poses with their Championship trophy.
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Gretna East Media named State Champion in first year
Madeline Petrick, Editor-in-chief • April 22, 2024

“We Are The Champions” by Queen was certainly an appropriate song to play on Gretna East Media’s van ride back from the 2024 Class B State Journalism...

On stage, Zoey Zarling practices her role as Spongebob. Zarling is on the Sponge team as the lead.
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ACMS' 'Spongebob: The Musical' takes unique approach with help of GEHS students
Onnika Moore, Editor • April 20, 2024

Most musicals and plays use one full cast of characters to portray the story, but when more than 50 students audition, it’s hard to not include everyone....

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Gretna Public Schools unveils new boundaries for Cedar Hollow Elementary opening
Brayden Hansen, Editor • February 28, 2024

New Gretna Public Schools' elementary school boundaries were announced yesterday. These new boundaries are due to the opening of the new Cedar Hollow Elementary...

Opinion
Preparing for first pitch, juniors Tyler Cox, Easton Leahy, Nolan Green and Curran Boswell along with sophomore Carson Herrmann give out fistbumps on the first-base line.
Let the Players Play
Baseball team faces backlash following major win
Brody Heidemann, Sports Editor • April 17, 2024
Students call for real guidance in “Career Week” over redundant “tests”
Reese Beery, Reporter • March 18, 2024
Time to think about open-campus lunch
Brayden Hansen, Editor • March 7, 2024
New rules create high school transfer portal similar to college, causes unfair advantage for open-enrollment districts
Brody Heidemann, Sports Editor • February 20, 2024
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Smiling on stage, Gretna East Media poses with their Championship trophy.
Gretna East Media named State Champion in first year
Madeline Petrick, Editor-in-chief • April 22, 2024

“We Are The Champions” by Queen was certainly an appropriate song to play on Gretna East Media’s van ride back from the 2024 Class B State Journalism Championship as they were named the 2024 champions today, April 22. “It’s insane that as a first-year school, we took home the whole competition,” sophomore Brayden Hansen said.  This...

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Four recognized with Educational Excellence Awards
Four recognized with Educational Excellence Awards
Brayden Hansen and Madeline Petrick • April 19, 2024
Science teacher and Green Team sponsor Sierra Arnold is known for the abundance of plants in her classroom that are kept under UV light.
Planting seeds, spreading awareness Green Team to celebrate Earth Day
Leena Macklin, Reporter • April 19, 2024
Here comes the sun...kinda
Here comes the sun...kinda
Madeline Petrick, Editor-in-chief • April 6, 2024
At Prom, there will be a traditional Court; however, there will be two sets of Prince and Princesses, one from Gretna East and one from Gretna High. To be a candidate for King or Queen, a student must be a senior, so Gretna East will only have a Prince and Princess. GEHS Prom Court: juniors Sonora De Fini, Emily Woods, Lily Matya, Addison Larock, Colton Knott, Trevor Cox, Tyler Cox, Andrew Jones and Drew Rhoades (not pictured: Addison Upton)
Griffins to crown first Prince, Princess Saturday at combined Prom
Leena Macklin, Reporter • April 3, 2024
Sports
Dribbling the ball, junior Kendall Dobberstein makes her way down the field with two Millard South defenders closing in during game one of the Millard South Invite on April 16.
Three days, three wins
Reese Beery, Reporter • April 19, 2024

Tonight at six, the girls soccer team will take on another Omaha Public Schools team at home after shutting...

Preparing for his first throw, sophomore Connor Sams holds the shot put in his hands before attempting his first throw of the meet.
JV track competes against Ashland Greenwood in home meet [Photo Gallery]
Reese Beery, Reporter • April 4, 2024

The Gretna East JV track team competed against Ashland Greenwood in a home dual meet on April 2....

Reacting to the game, juniors Kendall Dobberstein, Addison LaRock and Madelyn Schaffert cheer for their teammates.
Leadership takes over girls' soccer team
Reese Beery, Reporter • March 25, 2024
Kicking off the inning, junior catcher Easton Leahy gets the first hit in Griffin history while also driving in a runner. Leahy finished the day going three for three in route to a 30-0 win.
Varsity baseball kicks off season with statement win
Brody Heidemann, Sports Editor • March 20, 2024
Focused on the ball, freshman Morgan Grant maneuvers it around the Benson player.
Girls soccer scores first win of season against Benson, 10-0 [Photo Gallery]
Madeline Petrick, Editor-in-chief • March 19, 2024
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On stage, Zoey Zarling practices her role as Spongebob. Zarling is on the Sponge team as the lead.
ACMS' 'Spongebob: The Musical' takes unique approach with help of GEHS students
Onnika Moore, Editor • April 20, 2024

Most musicals and plays use one full cast of characters to portray the story, but when more than 50 students audition, it’s hard to not include...

Guiding her seventh grade son, Cara Sillman weaves her way through the beeping egg hunt. Drew Sillman won scented putty, tactile/braille books and a free kids meal coupon from Canes.
Boys Town hosts beeping egg hunt for visually impaired children
Onnika Moore, Editor • April 15, 2024
Directing his first period band class, student teacher William Holke has students play Lightning Field. He had students play different notes by section as the class came to a close.
Former band student, current student teacher composer of school fight song
Reese Beery, Reporter • February 22, 2024
GPS Director of Curriculum to retire after 25 years
GPS Director of Curriculum to retire after 25 years
Onnika Moore, Editor • February 13, 2024
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Four recognized with Educational Excellence Awards
Brayden Hansen and Madeline Petrick • April 19, 2024
Gretna East Media goes to Nationals
Gretna East Media goes to Nationals
Brayden Hansen, Editor • April 15, 2024
Griffins defeat Vikings, head to semifinals of NSAA Class B Girls Basketball Championship Tournament
Griffins defeat Vikings, head to semifinals of NSAA Class B Girls Basketball Championship Tournament
Madeline Petrick and Brayden Hansen • March 1, 2024
Taylor Swift songs galore
Taylor Swift songs galore
Brayden Hansen, Editor • December 6, 2023
Podcasts
The Press Box: The Wingspan talks Griffin Baseball with head coach, captain
Brody Heidemann and Peyton Parker • March 19, 2024

NFL Conference Championship Overview 2024: Podcast
Brody Heidemann, Peyton Parker, and Drew Rhoades • February 7, 2024
Fantasy Football Fridays: Episode 9
Brody Heidemann, Sports Editor • December 15, 2023
Fantasy Football Fridays Podcast: Episode 8
Brody Heidemann and Peyton Parker • December 8, 2023
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