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The Student News Site of Gretna East High School

The Wingspan

The Student News Site of Gretna East High School

The Wingspan

Executing their choreography, members of Equinox strike a pose in their opener, "The Spark of Creation/Our Time".

Eastside choirs hit high notes at debut fall choir concert

Colton Knott and Madeline Petrick October 8, 2024

The theatre was packed with audience members on Oct. 3 for the choir program’s premiere fall concert, which featured performances from all four choral ensembles: Concert Choir, Treble/Bass Choir, East...

At the Walsworth Yearbooks fall workshop on Sept. 16, the yearbook editorial board works with cover artist Lauren Kellam to pick out materials and make a mock-up of the 2025 yearbook cover.

New tradition, deadlines announced for 2025 Guardian Yearbook

Jada Randecker, Reporter September 24, 2024

Major changes to “The Guardian Yearbook” are in store for the publication's second volume, including switching from a fall delivery to a spring delivery, deadlines and, of course, senior-specific content.  The...

Concluding their performance, junior Sloane Bailey and the rest of the dance team wave into the crowd at the fall pep rally on Aug. 20. The team revealed one of their new performances for their upcoming season.

After-hours pep rallies exclude students they aim to celebrate

Brayden Hansen, Managing Editor September 12, 2024

With the first pep rally of the year behind us, it's evident that the current pep rally schedule needs to be changed. Having evening pep rallies creates conflicts for many students, limiting their ability...

In the final leg of the Aug. 31 girls Gretna Cross Country Invitational, sophomore Avery Visser sprints to the finish line. Visser ended up taking 7th place, ahead of 48 other girls.

Gretna Invitational kicks off cross country season, team prepares for Beatrice meet

Colton Knott, Reporter September 6, 2024

With the crack of a starter pistol at Gretna Crossing Park, the cross country team kicked off their first competition of the season just under a week ago at the Gretna Cross Country Invitational. The...

At the Gretna Farmer's Market on Aug. 24, shoppers and vendors buy and sell locally made items.

Farmer’s Market provides small-town charm, spirit for growing community

Aidan McClaren, Reporter September 5, 2024

Gretna is growing and the sense of community is growing right along with it. Every Saturday from 8 to 12 p.m., a group of local farmers, bakers and small business owners come together, adding to that sense...

Bridging both sides of the Aug. 23 scrimmage, head coach Justin Haberman talks to all the athletes, regardless of which side they are on during half time in the south endzone.

Gatorade scrimmage highlights team’s potential, reveals some areas for improvement ahead of first game

Brody Heidemann, Broadcast Editor August 26, 2024

Coming off a nail-biter loss to the Seward Bluejays in a high-stakes win or go-home game at the end of last season, the Griffins are starting the 2024 season with a lineup that now consists of all four...

After scoring the third run of the inning against Blair, third baseman, junior Tanner Erdkamp tosses his helmet and runs back to the dugout to celebrate with his team during the State semifinal matchup.

Baseball team gears up for State Title game

Brody Heidemann, Broadcast Editor May 17, 2024

Coming off a second-round, 3-1 victory over Elkhorn North, the Griffins took on the Blair Bears Wednesday night for a trip to the State Championship on the line. Following a nearly 2-hour weather delay,...

Following a Carson Herrmann (10) line-drive, Easton Leahy (11) rounds third-base and heads home to score the game's first run.

Baseball team soars onto second round

Peyton Parker and Brody Heidemann May 12, 2024

On a beautiful 75-degree day, the Griffins took down the Plattsmouth Blue Devils in the second session of the NSAA Class B State Baseball Championships 5-4 on Saturday. The ace for the Griffins, pitcher,...

Embracing after their game on Oct. 28, juniors Stella Stockstill and Nyah Potoff jump surrounded by the team.

Pre-season for volleyball team in full swing

Reese Beery, Sports Editor May 7, 2024

  During their first off-season, the Griffin volleyball teams have begun working hard to maintain their skills and team comradery months before their next preseason even begins. As summer begins,...

Dribbling the ball, junior Kendall Dobberstein makes her way down the field with two Millard South defenders closing in during game one of the Millard South Invite on April 16.

Three days, three wins

Reese Beery, Sports Editor April 19, 2024

Tonight at six, the girls soccer team will take on another Omaha Public Schools team at home after shutting out Buena Vista 10-0 on Wednesday night bringing their record to 13-1 for the season so far....

Preparing for first pitch, juniors Tyler Cox, Easton Leahy, Nolan Green and Curran Boswell along with sophomore Carson Herrmann give out fistbumps on the first-base line.

Let the Players Play

Brody Heidemann, Broadcast Editor April 17, 2024

40-1. Not many words explain how a baseball team can allow 40 players to score against them. It was pure domination from the Griffins as they took on the Omaha Buena Vista Bison, who have one win in team...

Guiding her seventh grade son, Cara Sillman weaves her way through the beeping egg hunt. Drew Sillman won scented putty, tactile/braille books and a free kids meal coupon from Canes.

Boys Town hosts beeping egg hunt for visually impaired children

Onnika Moore, Editor April 15, 2024

When thinking of Easter, memories of bright-colored eggs hidden in fresh-cut grass and the adrenaline rush from running to grab eggs before other children come to mind. Easter egg hunts are a staple for...

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