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The Wingspan

The Student News Site of Gretna East High School

The Wingspan

The first senior class poses for a group photo on their last day of high school.

Seniors celebrate milestone morning at Senior Sunrise [Photo Gallery]

Madeline Petrick, Editor-in-chief May 8, 2025

Early this morning, the first-ever graduating class of Gretna East gathered for Senior Sunrise on their very last day of high school. This new tradition was organized by Student Council. From 7 to...

After being named the NSAA Class B State Champion in Journalism, Gretna East Media students and their adviser, Ranae Duncan, pose for a group photo. "Honestly, it was close," Duncan said. "West Point Beemer really gave us a run for our money and made the kids work for this second championship."

Gretna East Media wins back-to-back state titles

Madeline Petrick, Editor-in-chief April 30, 2025

Gretna East Media (GEM) won its second state title on Monday. By becoming the 2025 Class B NSAA State Journalism Champions, GEM is the first program in Gretna East's history to win back-to-back state championships. “Honestly,...

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.

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 a new math curriculum at the high school level. Students will switch from having a math curriculum...

Walking with Husker Vision Tyler Rice, Brody Heidemann makes his way onto the field.

Broadcasting class gets behind the scenes look at Huskers production [Photo Gallery]

Madeline Petrick, Editor-in-chief February 25, 2025

Getting a taste of different jobs in Husker media from radio broadcasting to marketing and social media, the Broadcasting class took a tour of the Husker Vision offices and Memorial Stadium today. Along...

Guardian Yearbook staff announces 2024-25 book theme

Guardian Yearbook staff announces 2024-25 book theme

Madeline Petrick, Editor-in-chief February 18, 2025

Two-hundred and four. That’s the number of pages in the 2024-25 Guardian yearbook which will be distributed in May; plus there will be a 32-page spring supplement that will come out this summer. Every...

On the breaststroke lap, junior Ryleigh Brandenburgh swims the 200 Individual Medley.

End of season recap: Gretna Swimming [Photo Gallery]

Madeline Petrick, Editor-in-chief February 15, 2025

Before some of the Gretna swimmers compete at the Nebraska Activities Association 2025 State Championships in Lincoln on Feb. 28 and March 1, here are the Wingspan's top photos from the combined Dragon...

Unloading her donations onto the cart, community member Aimee Hansen smiles. The cart was overflowing with donations for the Gretna Neighbors food pantry, with many bringing more than the required two cans in order to enter.

GPS schools rally to stock food pantry ahead of holidays

Peyton Parker, Reporter December 3, 2024

Ahead of the holiday season, several Gretna Public Schools (GPS), including Gretna East, Palisades Elementary, Gretna High School, Falling Waters Elementary, Gretna Middle School and Aspen Creek Middle...

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, Reporter November 27, 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 are looking forward to seeing what the new season has...

Wearing Oklahoma State University orange, senior Sonora Defini signs her name to her commitment papers, making her officially a 'Cowboy'.

Sealing their dreams, student-athletes sign college commitments

Easton Leahy, Reporter November 23, 2024

With pens hitting paper, student-athletes' dreams came true across the country on Nov. 13. Thirteen of those student-athletes were Griffins, and with their family and friends surrounding them, they...

Why news media must stay neutral

Why news media must stay neutral

Aidan McClaren, Reporter November 5, 2024

DISCLOSURE: This is an opinion article. Please note that unsigned editorials represent the collective opinion of The Wingspan student news staff and do not necessarily represent the opinion of the adviser...

Courtesy of the For Feek Forever Foundation

First annual Read for Feek silent book club event set to honor Brad Feeken

Colton Knott, Feature Editor November 4, 2024

The name Brad Feeken stands alone in the Gretna community. His dedication in the classroom as a seventh-grade reading teacher at both Aspen Creek Middle School and Gretna Middle School with his decorated...

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