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The Wingspan

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The Wingspan

Sitting in their “family groups”, juniors Easton Roarty, Ava Fink, Elisha Toledo and Madelynn Baker-Klassen and sophomores Riley Critser, Taryn Stastny, act like scientists in their second number, “Thomas Edison/Weird Science.

Equinox Show Choir to take on history in group’s second season

Colton Knott, Reporter September 3, 2024

Under the direction of new Show Choir Director, Nathan Wallace, 55 Equinox singer-dancers have been putting in at least six hours a week preparing for their upcoming competition season which will kick...

GPS holds annual Welcome Back meeting, recognizes staff

GPS holds annual Welcome Back meeting, recognizes staff

Madeline Petrick, Editor-in-chief August 11, 2024

Celebrating the annual Gretna Public Schools Welcome Back meeting, GPS staff members gathered at Gretna East on Aug. 8 for speeches from board members, a pancake breakfast and recognition of staff...

Using a water gun, head volleyball coach Mike Brandon sprays parade attendees as a part of the Gretna East volleyball float.

Small town charm: Gretna Days’ annual parade features different school activities, the community

Madeline Petrick, Editor-in-chief July 27, 2024

Earlier today, the annual Gretna Days Grand Parade took place. Attendees witnessed countless different floats and parade participants ranging from the high schools' dance teams to Hyvee employees doing...

Inside GPS' new elementary school, Cedar Hollow

Inside GPS’ new elementary school, Cedar Hollow

Madeline Petrick and Brayden Hansen July 27, 2024

Gretna Public Schools is expanding even more this year with the addition of the new elementary school, Cedar Hollow. Located at 8220 S 170th St., the school will only be at about half capacity for...

After beating the all-state record for most goals in a single season, junior Senora DeFini puts her arms up and runs toward Kendall Dobberstein. This record breaking goal was her 55th of the season.

Girls soccer scores State title [Photo gallery]

Madeline Petrick, Editor-in-chief May 20, 2024

The girls' soccer team's season was full of victory, including their Class B State Championship journey. On May 13, they won the State Championship, 6-1 against Duchesne and junior Sonora DeFini broke...

Sarpy County Sheriff's Department to host annual Summer Camp

Sarpy County Sheriff’s Department to host annual Summer Camp

Leena Macklin, Feature Editor May 17, 2024

Summer is only six days away and aside from sports, vacations and jobs there are still lots of opportunities to have fun. The Sarpy County Sheriff's Department is hosting its free Sarpy County Summer Youth...

End of year electronic procedures

End of year electronic procedures

Adelyn Ridley, Reporter May 17, 2024

Normally, students would turn in their laptops at the end of the school year, but this year, the school requires them to take them home along with their chargers and keep them over the summer. However,...

Before the second half, the team huddles on the side line.

Girls’ soccer team wins first round of State Championship, plans for next game [Photo gallery]

Madeline Petrick, Editor-in-chief May 9, 2024

  The girls' soccer team beat Scotus Central Catholic 12-3 in the NSAA Class B State Championship quarterfinals last night. Now, they will face the Bennington Badgers this Saturday, May 11,...

Before the opening pitch, Teammates Tyler Cox (11), Curran Boswell (11), Nolan Green (11), Nolan Iverson (10), and Colton Nicholson (10) share fist bumps while lining up for the National Anthem.

Boys’ baseball State bound after 3-1 victory over North Platte

Peyton Parker, Reporter May 7, 2024

On the back of Trevor Cox’s 10-strikeout performance, the Griffin baseball team won the Class B-3 District, 5-2, beating the Ralston Rams on Thursday and the North Platte Bulldogs 3-1 on Friday. They...

In April Martin's CP Geometry class, student teacher Connor Grant goes over notes from the lesson. In addition to being a Gretna alum, Grant's sister, freshman Morgan Grant, is in Martin's CP Geometry class.

Student teachers to receive stipend in GPS

Onnika Moore, Editor May 6, 2024

Student teaching is a rite of passage for educators everywhere and can be pivotal for all future teachers’ journeys, but it comes at a cost. With fewer teachers than ever statewide, the district hopes...

Best last-minute Mother's Day gifts

Best last-minute Mother’s Day gifts

Leena Macklin, Feature Editor May 5, 2024

Mother’s Day is only one week away which means it’s time to think of those last-minute gifts. Skip the flowers and chocolates and find something that she will really like with this gift guide.   Trendy...

Chipping from the fairway, junior Cole Edwards looks to finish the hole strong against Arlington High School.

Golf team places high against wind, Barth secures second win

Brody Heidemann, Broadcast Editor May 3, 2024

Coming off a fourth-place finish at the River Wilds Golf Course Invite on April 19, the Griffin boys golf team looked to put up a fight at the Beatrice Country Club on April 22. As a team, the Griffins...

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