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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

Lexie Elliott

Lexie Elliott, Reporter

Sophomore Lexie Elliott is a second-year member of the Wingspan staff. She enjoys writing opinion pieces and connecting with others through writing. Last year, Lexie won several awards for her journalistic work, including qualifying for and placing in the State Journalism Championships in the Column Writing category. Determined to build on that success, she looks forward to deepening her skills and making an even stronger impact this year. Outside of Wingspan, Lexie remains active in athletics as a lacrosse player, and treasures time spent with her family and friends.

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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...

Doing a McGraw Hill assignment in Christina Modrell's first hour CP Algebra II class on Jan. 27, junior Sophia Cerrone writes the equation out on paper before entering her answer into the online practice tool.

New math curriculum expected district-wide at high school level next school year

Lexie Elliott, Reporter March 20, 2025

At the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year, the Gretna Public Schools (GPS) district will implement a new math curriculum at the high school level. Students will switch from having a math curriculum...

“Captain America: Brave New World” doesn’t live up to Marvel standards

Lexie Elliott, Reporter March 6, 2025

For many long-time Marvel fans, it was a must-see when the new “Captain America: Brave New World” arrived in theaters; however, the excitement of seeing Falcon taking on the role of Captain America...

JV Gretna Boys Lacrosse vs. JV Creighton Prep. - April 7, 2024.

Lacrosse growing sport in Gretna, teams kick off season this week

Lexie Elliott, Reporter March 3, 2025

Taking a step forward for the future of lacrosse in the Gretna community, the Gretna Boys lacrosse team announced a new varsity team in addition to their current junior varsity team in their second year...

During a weight training class PE teacher, Justin Haberman, helps a student demonstrate.

Student-athletes need new approach to PE

Lexie Elliott, Reporter January 15, 2025

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...

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