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During her computer science basics class, junior Paige Stenneche gets help from her teacher, Adam Schwaninger, to decode a secret message. Using the graph she was given, she matched together letters to create a secret message.

GEHS launching Computer Science Honor Society this fall

Brayden Hansen, Managing Editor September 16, 2025

Gretna East is gearing up to launch its first chapter of the Computer Science Honor Society (CSHS) this October, offering those with a passion for computer science the opportunity to give back to the community. “The...

2025 Homecoming Court announced

2025 Homecoming Court announced

Madeline Petrick, Editor-in-chief September 12, 2025

The 2025 homecoming court was announced this morning. The candidates are as follows: King candidates (from left to right): Carson Hermann, Joel Berck, Andrew Dowd, Connor Sams, Blake Harris, Jensen...

Auditions for this year's One Act will be held in the auditorium this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

‘You Can’t Take It With You’…but you can audition Saturday

Kristin Tuff, Reporter September 9, 2025

This year's fall One Act is You Can’t Take It With You, and auditions are this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the auditorium. “We were looking for a comedy, and this one was fun,” director...

Construction continues on Gretna Stadium as crews work toward the Sept. 12 home opener.

Football stadium construction still on track for Sept. 12 home opener

Brayden Hansen, Managing Editor August 27, 2025

Despite ongoing construction on the Gretna High School (GHS) stadium, the first Griffin home game of the season is still scheduled to be played there on Sept. 12, according to Activities Director Matt...

The Nest is located in room 330, between the front entrance and lunch room.

The Nest to open during school hours this week

Madeline Petrick, Editor-in-chief August 26, 2025

Making the shift from being an online-only store, the Nest will open for in-person business this Thursday. The store will be open on Thursdays and Fridays during all three lunch periods. Prices can...

On Sept. 18, 2024, students in Mike Brandon's World History class listen to the lecture while their phones sit in the caddy.

New state law forces cell phone policy changes

Madeline Petrick, Editor-in-chief July 27, 2025

There will be no more five-minute TikTok scrolls, snaps back, or Spotify sessions, as Gretna Public Schools is eliminating the “Green Zone” for high schoolers this year.  Now, students at both...

Treble, bass clef and concert choirs shine at DMC, earn three superior rankings

Jada Randecker, Reporter May 19, 2025

Every year in late April, choirs across Nebraska compete to earn high scores from NSAA judges. Gretna East had three choirs perform at the District Music Contest on April 25: the concert choir, the tenor-bass...

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,...

Smiling after receiving Rookie of the Year award, vocal music teacher Nathan Wallace poses with his students for a commemorative photo.

Three Griffin teachers recognized for excellence by community-voted awards

Colton Knott, Feature Editor April 23, 2025

The Gretna Public Schools Foundation has announced the winners of the third annual Educational Excellence Awards,  and three of them have been awarded to Gretna East educators. Nominated by the...

Posing for their "senior photo", the Greasers and Pink Ladies drive their car, "Grease Lightning", onstage for bows.

Students embrace spirit of 1950s in production of ‘Grease’

Colton Knott, Feature Editor April 9, 2025

The theater was filled with the pride of Rydell High and rock and roll from the 1950s as audiences gathered for the choir department’s spring musical, Grease, on April 3-5. “Execution of the show...

Third annual Educational Excellence Award voting due Sunday

Third annual Educational Excellence Award voting due Sunday

Lexie Elliott, Reporter April 5, 2025

Time is running out for Gretna students, staff and community members to nominate a Gretna Public Schools (GPS) staff member who has made an impact on them or their children. The deadline to make a nomination...

The proverbial light at the end of the tunnel is in sight for the Class of 2025.

Graduation, senior events set for early May as seniors approach final stretch

Colton Knott, Feature Editor April 2, 2025

The arrival of the fourth quarter means the beginning of the end for seniors who have been battling senioritis. However, the light at the end of the tunnel is starting to come in focus. In just five and...

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