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Tenney advances to International DECA Competition after State success
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Tenney advances to International DECA Competition after State success
Brayden Hansen, Managing Editor • April 1, 2025

Having secured a fifth-place finish at the DECA State Career Development Conference in the category of...

The Out of the Darkness Walk will take place on the Creighton Campus this Friday, April 5.
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Hope Squad joins AFSP for Out of the Darkness Walk this Saturday
Kaylin Hinerman, Reporter • March 31, 2025

The Gretna East Hope Squad, along with others, will be joining the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention...

Post Prom rules, activities announced
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Post Prom rules, activities announced
Madeline Petrick, Editor-in-chief • March 26, 2025

After they take a trip to the Emerald City at Prom on April 12, juniors and seniors are invited to Gretna...

Doing a McGraw Hill assignment in Christina Modrell's first hour CP Algebra II class on Jan. 27, junior Sophia Cerrone writes the equation out on paper before entering her answer into the online practice tool.
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New math curriculum expected district-wide at high school level next school year
Lexie Elliott, Reporter • March 20, 2025

At the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year, the Gretna Public Schools (GPS) district will implement...

Track and field gets off to ‘running’ start after inaugural meet, athletes, coaches look forward to rest of season
Track and field gets off to ‘running’ start after inaugural meet, athletes, coaches look forward to rest of season
Aidan McClaren, Reporter • March 27, 2025

The track and field team launched into their new season at their first meet at the College of Saint Mary on March 21. Collectively, the athletes...

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Playing in a scrimmage at practice, senior Hallie Quinlin attempts to steal the ball from sophomore Nyla Bos.
Girls soccer team eyes repeat State Championship
Taegyn Brown, Reporter • March 18, 2025

Coming off of their State championship last year, the varsity girls’ soccer team is ready to add to their success and showcase their new skills...

Huddled after their championship loss to Skutt Catholic, head coach Wade Coulter gives a final speech to the team before they received their runner-up medals.
Girls basketball State Championship run ends in finals loss after stunning upsets
Kaylin Hinerman, Reporter • March 14, 2025

The girls' basketball team found success at the NSAA Class B Girls State Championship, going into the tournament ranked 7th, defeating top teams...

JV Gretna Boys Lacrosse vs. JV Creighton Prep. - April 7, 2024.
Lacrosse growing sport in Gretna, teams kick off season this week
Lexie Elliott, Reporter • March 3, 2025

Taking a step forward for the future of lacrosse in the Gretna community, the Gretna Boys lacrosse team announced a new varsity team in addition...

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Fighting to get past junior Bryson Rohrer, senior Luke Johnson runs down the court in a game on Jan. 17.
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No pressure, just play: Intramural sports provide way for student participation, fitness
Easton Leahy, Reporter • March 25, 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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President Trump and Vice President JD Vance clash with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy during meeting in Oval Office on Feb. 28, 2025
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Trump’s outburst against Zelensky was un-American
Madeline Petrick, Editor-in-chief • March 1, 2025

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Surgeon General’s Jan. 2025 advisory begs the question, is it worth it?
Bailey Johnson, Reporter • February 14, 2025

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, “People ages 12 to 20 drink 3.0% of all alcohol consumed in the United...

Leveling the playing field
Reese Beery, Sports Editor • January 30, 2025

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Student-athletes need new approach to PE
Lexie Elliott, Reporter • January 15, 2025

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John Carda poses for a photo with Svetlana Boginskaya, a three-time Olympic all-around champion.
Keeping athletes in the game: John Carda’s impact on Griffin athletics
Drew Rhoades, Reporter • March 28, 2025

March marks Athletic Trainer Appreciation Month, highlighting the impact of Gretna East’s athletic trainer, John Carda. With decades of experience, he plays a vital role in athlete healthcare, injury prevention and rehabilitation within the school and...

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Practicing her poem in front of the club on Feb. 26, senior Maya Thorne expresses her feelings about violence in American schools. Her piece criticized leaders and advocated for change.
Members of Slam Poetry Club find power in words
Macy Plummer, Contributor • March 12, 2025

The classroom is quiet and the lights buzz as sophomore...

Before his open heart surgery in 2023, freshman Damon Dauel poses with the Nebraska Men's Basketball Team after being invited to come watch practice by Husker Head Coach Fred Hoiberg. Hoiberg had a special connection with Dauel as he himself had a heart condition which ended his NBA playing career in 2005.
From surgeries to sidelines, freshman finds love for sports while fighting a heart condition
Allyson Sherman, Guest Reporter • February 3, 2025

No one chooses to live with a heart condition or learning...

Lahood, sister participate in magical race, raise funds for childhood cancer patients
Lahood, sister participate in magical race, raise funds for childhood cancer patients
Brayden Hansen, Managing Editor • January 28, 2025

Rounding the corner onto Main Street at Walt Disney...

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