Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Gretna East High School

The Wingspan

  • May 2 / V. BaseballGretna East High School - 2, Elkhorn North - 3
  • May 2 / V. BaseballGretna East High School - 6, Grand Island - 1
  • Apr 28 / V. Girls SoccerGretna East High School - 1, Bennington - 0
  • Apr 28 / V. BaseballGretna East High School - 8, Lincoln Northwest - 2
  • Apr 28 / V. Boys SoccerGretna East High School - 0, Bennington - 3
  • Apr 27 / V. BaseballGretna East High School - 5, Gretna - 0
  • Apr 25 / V. BaseballGretna East High School - 11, Hastings - 2
  • Apr 25 / V. Girls SoccerGretna East High School - 1, Waukee Northwest - 1
  • Apr 24 / V. BaseballGretna East High School - 3, Blair - 4
  • Apr 22 / V. Girls SoccerGretna East High School - 2, Bennington - 0
The Student News Site of Gretna East High School

The Wingspan

The Student News Site of Gretna East High School

The Wingspan

FOLLOW US
Months after opening, lines at the end of May are consistent at the 180th and Maple 7 Brew Location. The location is currently the only Omaha location.
News
Custom, “dirty” soda trends drive expansion into Gretna, Millard area
Today marks first of four close-by specialty soda shop grand openings
Abagael Chester and Aidan McClaren • June 6, 2026

Whether it’s an energy drink mixed with cream and flavored syrups or a soda blended with fruit purees...

Performing on the Gretna High stage, the Equinox show choir competes in the finals of the Gretna Primetime show choir competition on Jan. 17. Equinox was named Grand Champions and awarded Best Vocals, Best Choreography, and Best Ballad.
News
Gretna High to name theatre, honor Gretna Public Schools one-act legend
Cassidy McClaren, Junior Reporter • May 23, 2026

To honor and recognize the legacy and achievements of long-time Gretna High School (GHS) one-act director...

Study hall teacher Anita O’Neill monitors her fifth-period class on May 20. O'Neill retired at the end of the school year.
News
End of school year serves as ‘goodbye’ to five staff members
10 new staff members to join the Griffin staff in 2026-27
Ella Ahonda, Junior Reporter • May 22, 2026

In order to replace five departing teachers, Gretna East has acquired 10 new educators to join the staff...

Sitting in study hall,
News
Out with the old, in with the new: Students to check in laptops tomorrow, get updated MacBooks this fall
Lexie Elliott, Opinions Editor • May 21, 2026

It’s the end of the four-year cycle for high school student laptops, which means students will turn...

Running the 4x100m during the May 11 unified track meet, freshman parter Jaxen Freyer hands the baton off to sophomore Damon Dauel for the final leg of the race. “The biggest accomplishment this season that made me proud was the camaraderie between the partners and the athletes," unified track coach Zachary Orton said. "That’s what unified track is all about.”
Unified track team finishes season with personal bests
Zac Sherman, Junior Reporter • May 22, 2026

The unified track team celebrated its last meet of the season last week. The athletes all competed in both track and field, with many hoping...

Continue Reading
During the first inning of the May 21, NSAA Class B State Baseball playoff game against Gross Catholic, senior Jakub "Kuba" Brown low fives junior Mason Hayduk  after he crosses home plate. The Griffins ended the first inning with a 4-3 lead, but failed to score the remainder of the game, ultimately losing 12-4.
Griffin baseball team falls to Gross Catholic in state semifinal
Taegyn Brown, Reporter • May 21, 2026

Gretna East’s (20-11) postseason run in the NSAA Class B State Baseball Championship came to an end Tuesday afternoon after a 12-4 loss to...

Driving down the green, junior Gavin Pedersen watches his ball soar through the sky at Tiburon Golf Club on March 26. Pedersen placed third at the district golf meet with a 76, helping his team claim the district title and advance to State.
Varsity boys golf wins district tournament, qualifies team for State
Nicholas Mitchell, Reporter • May 21, 2026

The boys golf team won the District B-4 tournament on Monday at York Country Club, finishing with a team score of 315 and qualifying for the...

Pitching on the mound, junior Chase Neneman delivers the first strikeout of the May 16 state baseball game at Werner Park. Neneman pitched the first four innings of the game, with three strikeouts, one walk and three runs given up.
Varsity baseball falls to Gross Catholic despite late resurgence, gears up to take on Lincoln Pius X
Easton Paul, Junior Reporter • May 18, 2026

The fourth-seeded Griffin baseball team (19-10) lost their first game of the NSAA Class B State Baseball Championships on Saturday to the fifth-seeded...

In his Algebra II class, freshman Tylan Bouasym holds his head as he works on his assignment.
Opinion
“Achievement Culture” trying to achieve too much
Lexie Elliott, Opinions Editor • May 19, 2026

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

Continue Reading
We’re being silenced, and we’re not the first
Opinion
We’re being silenced, and we’re not the first
Nebraska student journalists need "New Voices" now
The Wingspan Staff • May 15, 2026

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

Continue Reading
Nebraska basketball has a record to settle in March
Aidan McClaren, Reporter • March 11, 2026

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

Equality in question: NSAA sanctioned sports, programs should have equal recognition
The Wingspan Staff and Reese Beery January 29, 2026

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

Greenland seizure would destroy alliance that built US power
Nicholas Mitchell, Reporter • January 22, 2026

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

POLL

This poll has ended.

What is the best spring sport to watch?

image
Loading...

Sorry, there was an error loading this poll.

Students in science teacher Jeff Gehrke's physics class made their own pinhole cameras over the past week. Students were able to experiment with capturing light and developed photos they took with the cameras.
Physics students see class in a new light
Juniors capture images of campus using homemade cameras
Bernadette Hebrew, Junior Reporter • May 22, 2026

Hallways, classrooms and the courtyard became photo subjects over the past week as 11th-grade physics students took photos of them using cameras they made themselves. With the objective being to learn how light is used to create images, Jeff Gehrke's...

Continue Reading
Camp Quality Heartland applications are open.  Volunteers, campers and siblings are welcome to sign up for the week-long camp by visiting campqualityusa.org.
Science teacher’s mission to make kids smile extends beyond classroom
Kristin Tuff, Reporter • May 5, 2026

Making memes to make his students laugh may be what...

Standing in the center of the ring, sophomore Crew Freeland holds his champion lamb after winning Grand Champion and Supreme Champion honors at the American Royal livestock show in Kansas City, Mo.
Family tradition lives on through 4-H program, competition
Reese Beery, Sports Editor • May 4, 2026

Trotting to the center of the ring in Hale Arena, eyes...

Preparing his "drop" Kyle, the creator of Omaha Money Hunt takes $100 from an Easter egg and puts it in his signature red envelope before hiding it on March 22, while filming a video to post to his social media accounts to alert his followers of his newest hunt. The prize was found that same day at the La Vista Conference Center since it was sponsored by Beautiful Savior Church.
The hunt is on
Taegyn Brown, Reporter • April 7, 2026

Five months ago, what started as a small social...

THE GUARDIAN

Buy a Yearbook
Buy an Ad
Yearbook Snap
Access Code: 25-GRIFFINS



  • 1 PM
    72 °
  • 2 PM
    74 °
  • 3 PM
    75 °
  • 4 PM
    76 °
  • 5 PM
    77 °
  • 6 PM
    77 °
  • 7 PM
    74 °
  • 8 PM
    72 °
  • 9 PM
    69 °
  • 10 PM
    67 °
  • 11 PM
    65 °
  • 12 AM
    65 °
  • 1 AM
    64 °
  • 2 AM
    62 °
  • 3 AM
    61 °
  • 4 AM
    60 °
  • 5 AM
    59 °
  • 6 AM
    60 °
  • 7 AM
    62 °
  • 8 AM
    64 °
  • 9 AM
    66 °
  • 10 AM
    67 °
  • 11 AM
    68 °
  • 12 PM
    69 °
  • 1 PM
    70 °
Monday, June 22
78°/ 57°
Sunny
Tuesday, June 23
72°/ 59°
Patchy rain nearby
Wednesday, June 24
81°/ 63°
Sunny
Countdown to Summer Break
Enjoy your summer! See you next year!
Activate Search
The Student News Site of Gretna East High School
The Student News Site of Gretna East High School