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After receiving their plaque from activities director Ryan Garder, the girls' soccer team celebrates.

Griffins defeat Dragons 4-0, punch ticket to State [Photo Gallery]

Brayden Hansen, Managing Editor May 10, 2025

The Griffin girls’ soccer team qualified for the NSAA Class B State Championship this afternoon with their 4-0 win against the Gretna Dragons at the District Finals game. The Griffins shut out the Dragons,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Fighting through the ball-screen, Beck Hovie (10) forces the ball handler into help side defense.

JV boys basketball impresses in 80-36 victory over Grand Island Northwest Vikings

Peyton Parker, Reporter December 12, 2024

On Dec. 7, the boys' junior varsity teams traveled to Grand Island Northwest. The Griffins stayed in the lead for the entirety of the game and beat Northwest 80-36. Sophomore Andrew Dearking led the...

Smiling brightly, senior Cameron Anderson holds up the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) A-2 district competition first place award. The team will be performing at the State Championship on Dec. 13.

Jekyll & Hyde performance wins districts, heads to State [Photo Gallery]

Leena Macklin, Reporter December 10, 2024

The One Act performance of "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde "won first place at the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) A-2 district competition on Dec. 7 at Gretna East. Seniors...

Bumping chests with each other, sophomore Sophia Lindsey and senior Hailey Levinson go through the starting lineups.

Girls Varsity wallops Omaha Duchesne 66-21 in home-opener

Drew Rhoades, Reporter December 6, 2024

In their first game of the season, the varsity girls basketball team took on Omaha Duchesne and won 66-21. The girls scored across the board as they used their full-court trap press defensive style...

Cheering on a participant, the football themed bunch watches as he attempts to throw a ring onto the target. Despite the game, the group gave out handfuls of candy regardless if the Trunk-or-Treater hit the target.

GPS’ Trunk or Treat events collect donations for Gretna Neighbors [Photo galleries]

Brayden Hansen and Madeline Petrick October 29, 2024

To gather donations for the Gretna Neighbors food pantry, Gretna East National Honors Society and Palisades Elementary held their Trunk-or-Treat events on Oct. 24 and Oct. 27. At least two donations were...

Stiff-arming the defender, sophomore Chase Grow fights for extra yardage on the Griffins first touchdown drive.

Griffins beat Rams 51-14 at Homecoming game, keeping win streak, nearing playoffs [photo gallery]

Peyton Parker, Reporter October 17, 2024

On Oct. 10, 2024, the Griffins faced off against the Ralston Rams and defeated them 51-14. Sophomore quarterback Chase Grow led the team to victory, throwing one incomplete pass out of 10 with 177...

Before the game begins, the Griffins huddle up and wish each other good luck with a group high five.

Griffins triumph over Dragons in 3-1 match up [Photo Gallery]

Reese Beery, Sports Editor October 16, 2024

Last night the Griffin varsity volleyball team dominated against the Gretna Dragons in a 3-1 matchup. The Griffins won the first two sets of the night and the Dragons claimed the third. After this,...

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