In order to encourage students to register for the blood drive, student council members will hand out donuts in the cafeteria concession stand on Monday morning from 7:20 to 7:50 a.m. This event is designed...

More than a thousand students travel through the halls each day, but there’s only one who does it without knowing where his next step will take him. In a sea of the seeing, freshman Drew Sillman perseveres...

Gretna residents have the chance to go green this Saturday as the City of Gretna Tree Board hosts its annual Tree Giveaway at Gretna Middle School at 10 a.m.. During the giveaway, the board will distribute...

Two of the nation’s top women’s volleyball teams are set to face off in one of the most highly anticipated matches of the season on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the CHI Health Center. The No....

An unusual guest has become a notable figure in the cafeteria. This mythical cardboard creature with fluffy brown fur, gnarled feet and long, sharp claws is none other than a sasquatch. Unlike the elusive...

DISCLOSURE: This is an opinion article. Please note that unsigned editorials represent the collective opinion of The Wingspan student news staff and do not necessarily represent the opinion of the...

Since its initial release in 2009, the video game “Minecraft” has captivated players with its themes of creativity and exploration, eventually becoming the best-selling game in the entire world. “A...

The track and field team launched into their new season at their first meet at the College of Saint Mary on March 21. Collectively, the athletes boasted seven podium finishes, including three third-place...

Following concerns about Gretna Public Schools’s (GPS) current grading scale and research conducted by a committee of 30 educators and administrators, the GPS School Board voted 5-0 Monday night to switch...

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:...

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...

The sound of bowling pins crashing echoed through the alley as Gretna’s unified bowling team, formed of both Gretna and Gretna East students, celebrates another strike. Amidst cheers and high-fives,...

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...

DISCLOSURE: This is an opinion article. Please note that unsigned editorials represent the collective opinion of The Wingspan student news staff and do not necessarily represent the opinion of the adviser...

Gretna East offers many extracurricular activities, however, GEHS has been missing one activity with a long history at Gretna High. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, commonly known as FCA, is a group...

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...