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Sitting in his first hour class, sophomore Nicholas Mitchell works on assignments for yearbook class.
News
Sophomore creates petition for longer winter break, reaches hundreds
Madeline Petrick, Editor-in-chief • December 12, 2024

Aside from summer, the longest break Gretna Public Schools (GPS) students will get this school year is...

Opinion
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...

After making her 55th goal of the season and breaking the All-State record for most goals in a single season, Sonora DeFini jumps up with her arms in the air as she runs toward teammate Kendall Dobberstein during the NSAA Class B Girls Soccer State Championship game on May 13. The team ended up beating Duchesne 6-1 to become the 2024 State Champions.
Sports
Two GPS seniors named as finalists for ‘Nebraska Girl’s Athlete of the Year’ award
Colton Knott, Reporter • December 11, 2024

From her state record-breaking 55 soccer goals in a season to her performance in the classroom, senior...

Spotify Wrapped is a yearly feature that provides a personalized summary of a user's listening habits over the past year including: a slideshow or "story" of the user's most-listented-to songs, artists and podcasts as well as the user's total minutes spent listening.  The audio-streaming platform also provides "Wrapped" lists of top songs, artists, podcasts, audiobooks, and more in the U.S. as well as globally.
Review
‘Wrapped’ in confusion
Spotify's 2024 year-in-review misses mark
Brayden Hansen, Managing Editor • December 11, 2024

After months of cryptic teasers and anticipation, Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here — and for many, it’s...

After making her 55th goal of the season and breaking the All-State record for most goals in a single season, Sonora DeFini jumps up with her arms in the air as she runs toward teammate Kendall Dobberstein during the NSAA Class B Girls Soccer State Championship game on May 13. The team ended up beating Duchesne 6-1 to become the 2024 State Champions.
Two GPS seniors named as finalists for ‘Nebraska Girl’s Athlete of the Year’ award
Colton Knott, Reporter • December 11, 2024

From her state record-breaking 55 soccer goals in a season to her performance in the classroom, senior Sonora Defini has seen her fair share...

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As freshman Elizabeth Reiser tries for a spare, she releases her bowling ball during practice. She knocked down two more pins, but missed the spare.
Students bowl beyond barriers as they compete in Unified EMC tournament, duals
Aidan McClaren, Reporter • December 3, 2024

The sound of bowling pins crashing echoed through the alley as Gretna’s unified bowling team, formed of both Gretna and Gretna East students,...

During practice, junior Kate Rhoades tries to drive past junior Taryn French during the one versus one drill.
Tight-knit girls’ basketball team brings confidence and chemistry into second season
Taegyn Brown, Contributor • November 26, 2024

Coming back full force as the winter months start, the girls' basketball season has begun. After last year's loss at state, the coaches and players...

Under Boys Basketball Head Coach Cooper Anthony's direction, sophomores Drayke Brown and Jake Hawley and senior senior Tallan Hovie demonstrate a skill during practice for the rest of the team on Nov. 25.
Griffins to test skills in preseason scrimmage
Emane Tchabode, Contributor • November 25, 2024

The varsity boys basketball team will have their first opportunity to showcase the skills they have learned in the off-season tomorrow as they...

Opinion
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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Visiting the math center after school, senior Asher Siskow gets help from math teacher Lauren Michal on his homework assignment for his Calculus 1 class. According to Michal, there was an average, 10-15 students who visited the center each week. "Centers are a good way for students to get more one-on-one help from teachers.  It can also be a good opportunity to get caught up on work," Michal said. "Even if a student's teacher is not available, there are other math teachers there who are ready to help, which is a huge benefit."
Opinion
GPS accountability policy not a student favorite, provides opportunity ungranted to others
Accountability policy has impact on student success
Leena Macklin, Reporter • December 10, 2024

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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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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Explaining the history of vampires, PhD Forensic Anthropologist Katie East gestures to her presentation on Nov. 14.
Folklore and forensics converge at Gretna Public Library
Jada Randecker, Reporter • November 20, 2024

Although Halloween was celebrated just a few weeks ago, an eerie event recently occurred at the Gretna Public Library. On Nov. 14, Forensic anthropologist Kaitlyn East, PhD, visited the library and presented her work on the connection between common monster...

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