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The Student News Site of Gretna East High School

The Wingspan

The Student News Site of Gretna East High School

The Wingspan

Brody Heidemann

Brody Heidemann, Broadcast Editor

Brody Heidemann is a senior at Gretna East and this is his second year on the Wingspan staff, but his third year doing online journalism. He was a reporter during his time at Gretna High and is now the Broadcast Editor here at Gretna East.

During his high school journalism career, he was a part of the State Champion team last year as well as a third-place medalist in Newspaper Column Writing, Sports News and a fifth-place medalist in Opinion Writing. This year, he is hoping to break the bronze streak and return to the State competition to win gold.

Heidemann joined journalism because of his love for sports. He loves writing about sports, talking about sports, asking questions about sports and practically anything involving sports. Because of this passion, he is doing an internship at 1620 The Zone this year.

Some of his other hobbies include hanging out with friends, playing video games, swimming and spending time with his family.

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Megan Sughroue poses for a photo after the 129th official edition of the Boston Marathon on April 21.

Marathon mindset drives Griffins track

Brody Heidemann, Broadcast Editor May 9, 2025

Running down the famous Boylston Street in Boston, Mass., fifth-grade English teacher Megan Sughroue took in the hundreds of thousands of fans in attendance as they crossed the line. Loud speakers announced...

After a positive Griffin play, the Griffin mascot claps on the sidelines of the varsity football game against Ralston on Oct. 10. The game ended in a 51-14 victory for East.

Griffin mascot name revealed

Brody Heidemann, Broadcast Editor October 31, 2024

The votes have been tallied. Just over a month after senior Drew Rhoades surprised fans by debuting the school's first mascot and a naming contest, the mascot has been named. With just under 50% of...

Hyping up the crowd on Sept. 27, the Griffin mascot prepares the student section for the game.

Gretna East unveils mascot

Brody Heidemann, Broadcast Editor October 1, 2024

Leading the team onto the field in grand fashion, a new high flyer for the Griffins was unveiled during Friday night’s football game. The Gretna East mascot, who is yet to be named, got the team excited...

After scoring the third run of the inning against Blair, third baseman, junior Tanner Erdkamp tosses his helmet and runs back to the dugout to celebrate with his team during the State semifinal matchup.

Baseball team gears up for State Title game

Brody Heidemann, Broadcast Editor May 17, 2024

Coming off a second-round, 3-1 victory over Elkhorn North, the Griffins took on the Blair Bears Wednesday night for a trip to the State Championship on the line. Following a nearly 2-hour weather delay,...

Preparing for first pitch, juniors Tyler Cox, Easton Leahy, Nolan Green and Curran Boswell along with sophomore Carson Herrmann give out fistbumps on the first-base line.

Let the Players Play

Brody Heidemann, Broadcast Editor April 17, 2024

40-1. Not many words explain how a baseball team can allow 40 players to score against them. It was pure domination from the Griffins as they took on the Omaha Buena Vista Bison, who have one win in team...

Fortnite Battle Royale Chapter 4 Season OG. was available for one month and brought millions back to the free, web-based game.

‘Fortnite O.G.’ nice while it lasted

Brody Heidemann, Broadcast Editor December 21, 2023

-REVIEW- A gift to gamers from Epic Games expired earlier this month as Chapter 1, Seasons 5-10 came to a close. While it was a short-lived gift, it was much appreciated and will be missed. From Nov....

[Video] Fantasy Football Fridays: Episode 9

Brody Heidemann, Broadcast Editor December 15, 2023

Brody Heidemann discusses Fantasy Football for week 15 of the NFL. Which quarterback will step up this week? Can Justin Jefferson overcome his injury and put up points? Can Deebo Samuel’s continue...

At the home game on Oct. 1, the game against Michigan coses out in a light show.

Nebraska is back…?

Brody Heidemann, Broadcast Editor October 21, 2023

Growing up in Nebraska, there are many staple traditions, but one sticks out: Nebraska football. The Nebraska Cornhuskers have not been stellar in the past decade, yet the state rallies behind them as...

Giving his brother, fourth grader, Landen Knott, a piggy back ride, junior Colton Knott poses for a photo before their dress rehearsal performance of "Matilda the Musical" Thursday morning for Gretna Public Schools elementary school students. Colton Knott played the lead male role, Mr. Woormwood, while his brother shared the stage with him playing Nigel, who is a kid in Matilda's class.

Brotherly love takes center stage tonight

Brody Heidemann, Broadcast Editor October 5, 2023

Rarely do high school activities include elementary school students however, the school's production of  “Matilda the Musical” by Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin, has allowed for just that by bringing...

Finals to be given on specific dates

Finals to be given on specific dates

Brody Heidemann, Broadcast Editor September 12, 2023

Finals week will look different this December and May as Gretna Public Schools has reformed when they will be given.  Finals will be assigned over a span 0f three days, instead of whenever a teacher assigns...

The Griffins during their first football game against the Hastings Tigers.

Road to Hastings proves bumpy

Brody Heidemann, Broadcast Editor August 30, 2023

New traditions are underway as the Griffins begin their inaugural season for every sport. Everything that happens, or has happened will be or has been the “first” of the school, and down in central...

Sneak Peak of GEHS

Brody Heidemann, Broadcast Editor July 13, 2023

With less than a month until school starts and students enter Gretna East High School for the first official day of school, construction has come a long way but is not complete. Construction and staging...

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