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The Wingspan

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The Wingspan

Jumping into the scene, junior Claire Hayworth waves to her improv teammates seniors Colton Knott, Andrew Jones and junior Jada Randecker as junior Olivia Weatherford and junior Adelaide Horst wait for the right moment to join the scene in the back.

One Act cast, crew perform at Nebraska Thespian Festival, learn from experts, each other

Jada Randecker, Reporter January 16, 2025

Allowing students involved in the arts to connect with others and learn from workshops, the Nebraska Thespian Festival is a three-day event for students across the state where many shows are put on at...

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Academic Decathlon team gears up to host Regionals

Aidan McClaren, Reporter January 14, 2025

The anticipation is growing for the Academic Decathlon (AcaDeca) team as they prepare for a week filled with intellectual challenges. Tomorrow marks the start of their week of competition with three tests:...

Raising their hands, students cheer for the punt on Oct. 25 during the football game against GHS. The Griffins won this game by a field goal in overtime, 23-20.

Students, admin respond to game-day cheering guidelines

Kaylin Hinerman, Reporter December 23, 2024

After going through the fall sports season and two and a half weeks of the winter season, students are pushing back against game-day cheering guidelines they say limit their ability to show school spirit....

Speaking aloud, senior Kathryn Albarran practices her informative speech for junior Kristin Tuff in the courtyard on Oct. 4 for their Dual Credit Public Speaking class.

Dual credit classes to remain tuition-free for upcoming school year

Leena Macklin, Reporter December 19, 2024

From selecting required classes to choosing electives, students have many options when creating their class schedules. For some incoming juniors and seniors, those options are even more vast as they have...

Omaha to be one of over 100 locations for 'Giving Machine'

Omaha to be one of over 100 locations for ‘Giving Machine’

Eliza Bunker, Reporter December 18, 2024

As shopping lists grow and festive holiday events fill the calendar, it can be easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. So, to make helping others easier, as part of their...

A bird's eye view of a theoretical layout for Collegiate Crossing. It features residential zones, commercial areas and various sports facilities.

Good Life district to open in Gretna as tourism attraction, sports complex

Aidan McClaren, Reporter December 13, 2024

Nebraska ranks as the fifth least visited state in the nation according to Statista, but Nebraska legislators, along with businessman Rod Yates, see tourism as a new area for expansion. Yates has plans...

Sitting in his first hour class, sophomore Nicholas Mitchell works on assignments for yearbook class.

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 10 school days long, but sophomore Nicholas Mitchell isn’t satisfied with that. The Gretna East...

In preparation for a test, students in Mrs. Copple's 8th hour American Literature class work on a worksheet.

CP classes no longer required for prospective D1 student athletes

Eliza Bunker, Reporter December 6, 2024

Student-athletes aiming for Division I colleges now have more flexibility when choosing classes at Gretna Public Schools [GPS]. As students select courses for the 2025-26 school year, changes in course...

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...

Following their Eastern Midlands Conference win on Nov. 25, the One Act cast and crew for "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde" gather onstage for a group photo with their championship plaque.

Griffin One Act crowned Eastern Midlands Conference Champions ahead of district competition

Colton Knott, Feature Editor December 2, 2024

After knocking on wood, fine-tuning their techniques and three home performances, the One Act team was crowned the Eastern Midlands Conference (EMC) Play Production Champions at Lincoln Northwest High...

In close proximity to the cafeteria and gym, the soon-to-be location of the school store, "The Nest" displays student-designed Griffin-wear. The store will be run by students in the school's entrepreneurship class.

Entrepreneurship class ready to fly ‘The Nest’

Drew Rhoades, Reporter November 21, 2024
“I believe that our merchandise will become very popular among the student body,” senior Drew Vetter said. “Everything is handled and designed by the students themselves, and soon our products will become a necessity for any Gretna East fan.”
Working on an assignment, freshmen Ava Revis, Elijah Smith and Zachary Evans sit in Dawn Nizzi's third hour Integrated Studies class on Nov. 11.

Changes to HAL program spark mixed reactions among students, decisions backed by administrators

Aidan McClaren, Reporter November 20, 2024

High school is the place where students can access more advanced learning opportunities, regardless of their previous academic performance. However, in the Gretna Public School District, recent changes...

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