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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...

Tenney advances to International DECA Competition after State success

Tenney advances to International DECA Competition after State success

Brayden Hansen, Managing Editor April 1, 2025

Having secured a fifth-place finish at the DECA State Career Development Conference in the category of Principles of Business Management and Administration, junior Garrett Tenney has qualified to compete...

The Out of the Darkness Walk will take place on the Creighton Campus this Friday, April 5.

Hope Squad joins AFSP for Out of the Darkness Walk this Saturday

Kaylin Hinerman, Reporter March 31, 2025

The Gretna East Hope Squad, along with others, will be joining the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to host an Out of the Darkness Walk to raise awareness about people in the community...

Post Prom rules, activities announced

Post Prom rules, activities announced

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

After they take a trip to the Emerald City at Prom on April 12, juniors and seniors are invited to Gretna East for the Disney-themed Post Prom. From 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., Post Prom attendees will have the...

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