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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

Jada Randecker

Jada Randecker, Reporter

It’s no secret that junior Jada Randecker is very involved at Gretna East, but despite her busy schedule of student council, Hope Squad, show choir and plenty more performing arts related activities, this year she wanted to try her hand at journalism. 

Although the Wingspan has far less singing and dancing, she’s looking forward to sharpening her writing skills and providing the community with vital information in her first year as a reporter on staff. 

Outside of school, the adventure never stops for Jada. You might find her with a stack of books, hanging out with friends or family, hiking and exploring new places when traveling.

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Emily Henry delivers another heartfelt hit with ‘Great Big Beautiful Life’

Emily Henry delivers another heartfelt hit with ‘Great Big Beautiful Life’

Jada Randecker, Reporter May 20, 2025

From ‘Book Lovers’ to ‘Happy Place,’ Emily Henry’s novels all share unforgettable characters and heart-touching moments, and Henry’s newest book, ‘Great Big Beautiful Life,’ is no different....

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...

"Sunrise on the Reaping" makes debut.

‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ connects missing dots from previous books, leaves readers with jaws on the floor

Jada Randecker, Reporter April 1, 2025

For years, author Suzanne Collins has captivated teens and adults alike with her harrowing young adult dystopian book series, The Hunger Games. Her most recent addition to the world of Panem, “Sunrise...

Ending their second number, "Thomas Edison" and "Weird Science," Equinox smiles out at their audience during their finals performance at the Gretna Primetime show choir competition on Jan. 18.

Equinox takes home Best Vocals, Choreography three competitions in a row, sets high expectations for remainder of season

Jada Randecker, Reporter February 14, 2025

With a few competitions and awards under their belt, the Equinox show choir team is ready to not only take on the rest of the season head-on but also host a competition for the first time in program history-...

Anticipation for spring musical ‘Grease’ builds as students, directors prepare for auditions this week

Anticipation for spring musical ‘Grease’ builds as students, directors prepare for auditions this week

Jada Randecker, Reporter January 27, 2025

With spring quickly approaching, many new activities and sports are preparing for their upcoming seasons, including the spring musical. The second musical to be produced at the school is “Grease,”...

Jumping into the scene, junior Claire Hayworth waves to her improv teammates seniors Colton Knott, Andrew Jones and junior Jada Randecker as junior Olivia Weatherford and junior Adelaide Horst wait for the right moment to join the scene in the back.

One Act cast, crew perform at Nebraska Thespian Festival, learn from experts, each other

Jada Randecker, Reporter January 16, 2025

Allowing students involved in the arts to connect with others and learn from workshops, the Nebraska Thespian Festival is a three-day event for students across the state where many shows are put on at...

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There’s one thing to know about ‘A Complete Unknown’: Chalamet is captivating

Jada Randecker, Reporter January 13, 2025

There’s no question that Timothée Chalamet is currently one of the most diverse and capable actors in Hollywood. His role as Bob Dylan in “A Complete Unknown” is one of his most complex yet. The...

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“Wicked: Part One” casts a spell on audiences, sets high expectations for future stage-to-screen adaptations

Jada Randecker, Reporter December 10, 2024

As a self-proclaimed theater expert and Broadway nerd, this reporter is overjoyed to say that “Wicked” is a wondrous film filled with beautiful scenery and costume design as well as gravity-defying...

Explaining the history of vampires, PhD Forensic Anthropologist Katie East gestures to her presentation on Nov. 14.

Folklore and forensics converge at Gretna Public Library

Jada Randecker, Reporter November 20, 2024

Although Halloween was celebrated just a few weeks ago, an eerie event recently occurred at the Gretna Public Library. On Nov. 14, Forensic anthropologist Kaitlyn East, PhD, visited the library and presented...

Meeting for the first time, the student-organized Bible study group listens to junior Lydia Contor read a passage from the Bible before school.

New student Bible group leads to questions of Church vs. State

Jada Randecker, Reporter November 11, 2024

Everyone in America has the freedom of both speech and religion according to the First Amendment, but in a government building, the line between exercising rights and forcing beliefs on others can get...

To reduce disruptions to the school day, voters assigned to Gretna East as their polling place, will enter and exit through the furthest Northwest doors of the school.

Auxiliary gym to be used as polling place on Election Day

Jada Randecker, Reporter November 1, 2024

As Nov. 5, approaches, public buildings such as K-12 schools, churches, and college campuses throughout the country, including Gretna East, are preparing to open their doors to local citizens so they...

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Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga deliver raw performances in “Joker” sequel

Jada Randecker, Reporter October 28, 2024

-REVIEW- The Joker has been a staple DC villain for decades and has been in dozens of comics, movies and TV shows, but the most recent piece of media featuring the famous clown, “Joker: Folie à Deux,”...

Playing loud and proud, freshman James Emmons leads his fellow trumpets in their preliminary performance at the Omaha Marching Invitational on Oct. 19.

Playing loud and proud, freshman James Emmons leads his fellow trumpets in their preliminary performance at the Omaha Marching Invitational on Oct. 19.

At the Walsworth Yearbooks fall workshop on Sept. 16, the yearbook editorial board works with cover artist Lauren Kellam to pick out materials and make a mock-up of the 2025 yearbook cover.

New tradition, deadlines announced for 2025 Guardian Yearbook

Jada Randecker, Reporter September 24, 2024

Major changes to “The Guardian Yearbook” are in store for the publication's second volume, including switching from a fall delivery to a spring delivery, deadlines and, of course, senior-specific content.  The...

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