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Jumping into the scene, junior Claire Hayworth waves to her improv teammates seniors Colton Knott, Andrew Jones and junior Jada Randecker as junior Olivia Weatherford and junior Adelaide Horst wait for the right moment to join the scene in the back.
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One Act cast, crew perform at Nebraska Thespian Festival, learn from experts, each other
Jada Randecker, Reporter • January 16, 2025

Allowing students involved in the arts to connect with others and learn from workshops, the Nebraska...

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Academic Decathlon team gears up to host Regionals
Aidan McClaren, Reporter • January 14, 2025

The anticipation is growing for the Academic Decathlon (AcaDeca) team as they prepare for a week filled...

Raising their hands, students cheer for the punt on Oct. 25 during the football game against GHS. The Griffins won this game by a field goal in overtime, 23-20.
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Students, admin respond to game-day cheering guidelines
Kaylin Hinerman, Reporter • December 23, 2024

After going through the fall sports season and two and a half weeks of the winter season, students are...

Speaking aloud, senior Kathryn Albarran practices her informative speech for junior Kristin Tuff in the courtyard on Oct. 4 for their Dual Credit Public Speaking class.
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Dual credit classes to remain tuition-free for upcoming school year
Leena Macklin, Reporter • December 19, 2024

From selecting required classes to choosing electives, students have many options when creating their...

Passing to a nearby teammate, defenseman Gretna High junior Brewer Hinze takes his defensive position and sails the puck down the ice.
Gretna club hockey team serves up shutout ahead of big matchup
Reese Beery, Sports Editor • January 15, 2025

Closing out their last game competitively and fiercely, the Gretna club hockey team dominated the ice, securing a victory against the Papio 8-0...

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After crossing the finish line of the NSAA B-1 and B-2 District Cross Country Meet at Walnut Grover Park, junior Evynn Graver collapses into cross country coach Megan Sughroue’s embrace on Oct. 17. With a time of 21:30.8, just shy of her personal record of 21:14.4, Graver punched her third ticket to the State Cross Country Championship Meet. "I learned that even though the start didn't go as planned, if I stay engaged, I still have a shot to succeed," Graver said.
In face of pain, junior cross country, track athlete shows determination, grit
Reese Beery, Sports Editor • January 10, 2025

One of an athlete's biggest goals is to push themselves no matter what, and they often have to balance that drive with unexpected challenges....

Coach Wes Goranson coaches the basketball team from the bench while winning 23-5.
Wes Goranson returns to coaching with passion, purpose
Drew Rhoades, Reporter • December 16, 2024

A fresh perspective and new eyes have joined the varsity girls’ basketball team this season. Crete, Nebraska native, Wes Goranson, a 2007 high...

Following their interview on radio station 1620 The Zone's "After Hours" segment, senior basketball players, Addison Larock, Karli Williams and Hailey Levinson and Head Coach Wade Coulter pose for a photo in studio with hosts Jimmie Allen and Jon Schriner.
Spotlight shines on girls basketball team prior to start of weekend’s ‘Showdown’
Brody Heidemann, Broadcast Editor • December 12, 2024

Ahead of the Class A&B Early Season Showdown, which kicks off tonight with a top-five matchup against Lincoln Pius X, the varsity girls basketball...

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Jan 18 /9:00 a.m / V. Boys Wrestling
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Jan 20 /3:00 p.m / Bowling
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Jan 21 /7:15 p.m / V. Boys Wrestling
During a weight training class PE teacher, Justin Haberman, helps a student demonstrate.
Opinion
Student-athletes need new approach to PE
Specialized PE classes could boost athletic, academic performance
Lexie Elliott, Contributor • January 15, 2025

DISCLOSURE: This is an opinion article. Please note that unsigned editorials represent the collective opinion of The Wingspan student news staff...

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Best holiday gifts for teens according to Griffins
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Best holiday gifts for teens according to Griffins
Kaylin Hinerman, Reporter • December 12, 2024

As the clock ticks down to hearing those magical sleigh bells or lighting of the menorah ordering gifts online, guaranteeing that gifts arrive...

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Why news media must stay neutral
Aidan McClaren, Reporter • November 5, 2024
Parking lot becomes danger zone
Leena Macklin, Reporter • October 18, 2024
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On display, Valas apples can be seen in the lunch room on Oct. 22. They are labeled with signs to show how the school locally provides much of its food.
Local farms fuel school lunches
Leena Macklin, Reporter • December 17, 2024

As the lunch bell echoes through the halls, a bustling crowd of students spills into the cafeteria, eager to grab their midday meal. Students have many options with steaming trays of today's main dish, the ever-popular pizza and a colorful array of fruits...

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Seniors embrace voting power
Seniors embrace voting power
Madeline Petrick, Editor-in-chief • October 31, 2024
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