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The Student News Site of Gretna High School

Gretna Media
The Student News Site of Gretna High School

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Mary Jane Kushiner

Mary Jane Kushiner, Editor in Chief

Mary Jane Kushiner is a junior at GHS and this is her second year with Gretna Media. She serves as Editor in Chief. Last year, she received recognition for several stories listed on the awards page, including first place in the NPW contest in entertainment reviews. She is interested in journalism because she loves hearing one of a kind stories. Her favorite thing to write is feature stories. Besides being in journalism she likes to read all kinds of books, watch movies and participate in GHS’s Concert Choir.

All content by Mary Jane Kushiner
Junior Rebecca Roberts smiles adoringly while answering questions for the cloud of reporters surrounding her.

Gretna Named NSAA Class A Play Production State Champions

Mary Jane Kushiner, Co-Editor in Chief
December 17, 2024
Released on Oct. 25, "Here" is a film that is disappointing audiences and fans of Robert Zemeckis and Tom Hanks. This is despite a beautiful message that was hidden behind lacking components.

Review: “Here” Aims to Inspire, Instead Disappoints

Mary Jane Kushiner, Co-editor
November 19, 2024
Senior Kieran Bear, sophomore Henry Matulka, senior Jaxon Nielsen, senior Colton Westra and freshman Benjamin Pierce huddle up before competing in the junior varsity section at the Burke Invitational on Sept. 7.

Cross Country Traditions Help Team

Mary Jane Kushiner, Co-editor in chief
October 28, 2024
Senior Clayton Angland's character Aldolpho reaches for the hand of junior Roxy Lightle's character Drowsy during rehearsal in the GHS theater. "I'm excited to have a comedy. I'm just excited to hear people laugh and make people laugh," said Lightle.

“The Drowsy Chaperone”

Mary Jane Kushiner, Co-editor
October 11, 2024
Senior Jaden Houston watches the football near junior wide receiver Bryce Lakers against the Bennington Badgers on Friday, Sept. 27 at Bennington High School.

Slideshow: Gretna vs. Bennington

Mary Jane Kushiner, Kierstin Gay, and Harlee Boyd
October 1, 2024
Leaves change on 204th street in September. Nebraska may not be Connecticut, however autumn is a beautiful season in this state. "Gilmore Girls" takes place in the imaginary town Stars Hallow.

How to Have a Gilmore Fall

Mary Jane Kushiner, Co-editor
September 27, 2024
Sophomore Sam Thiellen (27) carefully takes a stroke on the green at the Tiburon Golf Club on Sept. 19 against several other high schools.

Slideshow: Girls Golf Competes at Tiburon Golf Club

Kierstin Gay and Mary Jane Kushiner
September 25, 2024
Many schools that have chosen to do away with valedictorians at graduation have often done so because they believe that it focuses only on the student with the highest GPA. They also believe that it is not an accurate representation of the highest-achieving students within their school, as many students drop classes like band and choir for classes that will raise their GPA. With our solution, the selected valedictorian will be chosen from additional criteria, making the student more diverse and engaged in all aspects of their high school.

Editorial: GHS Needs to Improve Recognitions at Graduation

Caitlyn Cheleen and Mary Jane Kushiner
September 10, 2024
Holly Radke, the Gretna Schools Foundation's director, is hosting a talent show on Sept. 21 in the afternoon at the Gretna Auto Amphitheater. “Our goal is to really just show the community who the foundation is and what we are doing to support them,” Radke said. “It’s just a great way to be a community partner. We (also) thought it was a great way for the foundation to get in front of the community and showcase all the great things that are going on in the City of Gretna.”

Gretna’s Got Talent

Mary Jane Kushiner, Editor in Chief
September 3, 2024
The Gretna Public Schools Foundation, lead by Holly Radke, will host a talent show at the new Gretna Auto Amphitheater at the Gretna Crossing Park on Sept. 21 from 1-5 p.m. The event aims to bring the community together and share what the purpose of the foundation is.

The GHS marching band showcases the marching basics they learned during their week long camp. Afterwards, they performed their show for this year, "Gusto Italiano: A Taste of Italy," at their expo on August 6.

Gusto Italiano: A Taste of Italy

Mary Jane Kushiner and Caitlyn Cheleen
August 14, 2024
Max Simonsen (28) works on his new, school-issued laptop with other freshmen after receiving it from the tech staff during fifth hour at Freshmen Day on Tuesday, Aug. 13.

Class of 2028 Attends Freshmen Day

Caitlyn Cheleen, Avery Hansen, and Mary Jane Kushiner
August 13, 2024
Carson Wheeler (25) plays the trumpet alongside other members of the GHS Marching Band. They performed their show for this year, "Gusto Italiano: A Taste of Italy," at their expo on August 6.

Clarinet players Kailyn Nakai (27) Drake Ruggles (27) and Arya Thompson (27) march in place on the GHS football field. They performed their show for this year, "Gusto Italiano: A Taste of Italy," at their expo on August 6.

Elizabeth Wegner (27) smiles during her performance with the GHS color guard. They performed their show for this year, "Gusto Italiano: A Taste of Italy," at their expo on August 6.

John Carson (26) beats a drum alongside other percussion members of the GHS marching band on his way to the football field. They performed their show for this year, "Gusto Italiano: A Taste of Italy," at their expo on August 6.

Amelia Onwiler (26), Kyler Wolff (26), Rebecca Roberts (26), Mallory Suggitt (26) and Kelsey Noonan (26) head toward the GHS football field ahead of the GHS Marching Band. They performed their show for this year, "Gusto Italiano: A Taste of Italy," at their expo on August 6.

Alex Hallgren (25) plays the saxophone alongside other marching band members on the GHS football field. They performed their show for this year, "Gusto Italiano: A Taste of Italy," at their expo on August 6.

Adeline Longbotham (27) and Lucy Sanfilippo (27) play the trumpet in line with other members of the GHS Marching band on the football field. They performed their show for this year, "Gusto Italiano: A Taste of Italy," at their expo on August 6.

Mia Onwiler (26) smiles as she acts as a server from Italy during the GHS Color Guard's performance on the GHS football field. They performed their show for this year, "Gusto Italiano: A Taste of Italy," at their expo on August 6.

Charlotte Cullison (27) marches in place as she plays the trombone on the GHS football field. They performed their show for this year, "Gusto Italiano: A Taste of Italy," at their expo on August 6.

Moving Across the Highway

Moving Across the Highway

Mary Jane Kushiner, Reporter
May 15, 2024
Blake Hawkins (24) is preparing to throw in the shot put event at the A-1 District Track meet on May 7. He placed fourth overall with a throw of 49' 1".

GHS Hosts District Track Meet

Mary Jane Kushiner and Karleigh North
May 9, 2024
Audrey Wilcoxson (24) accepts her second place medal at the A-1 District Track Meet on May 7. She threw for 117'.

Kathleen Kelly accepts her fifth place medal in Triple Jump at the A-1 District Track Meet on May 7.

Elle Heckenlively accepts her first place medal in High Jump at the A-1 District Track Meet on May 7. She jumped for 5' 4".

Gavin Luthi (25) runs in the boys' 4x800m relay at the A-1 District Track Meet on May 7. They placed fifth with a time of 8:20.62.

Caleb Larsen (26) runs in the boys' 4x800m relay at the A-1 District Track Meet on May 7. They placed fifth with a time of 8:20.62.

Nolan Ienn (24) runs in the boys' 4x800m relay at the A-1 District Track Meet on May 7. They placed fifth with a time of 8:20.62.

Brooke Rose (24) runs in the girl's 4x800m relay at the A-1 District Track Meet on May 7. They placed first overall with a time of 10:01.75.

Kelsey VanWaart (26) runs in the girl's 4x800m relay at the A-1 District Track Meet on May 7. They placed first overall with a time of 10:01.75.

Lucy Zabloudil (27) runs in the girl's 4x800m relay at the A-1 District Track Meet on May 7. They placed first overall with a time of 10:01.75.

Maiya Speer (24) participates in the Pole Vault event at the A-1 District Track Meet on May 7. She placed second with a jump 10' 6".

Lauren VonSeggern (27) prepares to participate in the Pole Vault event at the A-1 District Track meet on May 7.

Kathleen Kelly (24) laughs after her attempt in the Triple Jump event at the A-1 District Track meet on May 7. She placed 5th overall with a jump of 36' 10.75".

Audrey Wilcoxson (24) prepares to throw in the Discus event at the A-1 District Track Meet on May 7. She placed second overall with 117'.

Brynne Hoellen (24) makes a Triple Jump attempt at the A-1 District Track Meet on May 7. She placed 15th overall with 31' 1.75".

Addison Dostal (24) makes a Triple Jump attempt at the A-1 District Track Meet on May 7. She placed 11th overall with 33' 9.5".

Graphic by Mary Jane Kushiner.

Is Tiktok Getting Banned?

Mary Jane Kushiner, Reporter
April 22, 2024
Cade Bryson (10) lifts a plaque at a Gretna baseball game.

Cade and Charlie

Mary Jane Kushiner, Reporter
March 22, 2024
"One Day" by David Nichols, follows Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew on their journey as friends and soulmates over the course of nearly two decades. Released on Feb. 7 last month, it was made into a TV show on Netflix, with the series gaining attention as a beautiful rom-com.

“One Day,” Three Ways

Mary Jane Kushiner, Reporter
March 4, 2024
Sophomore Caitlyn Cheleen begins her lift. Cheleen took second in her weight class.

Lifting in the Right Direction

Mary Jane Kushiner, Reporter
February 14, 2024
Evolution member Alison Brown (10), performs "Another One Bites the Dust," at Primetime on Jan. 20.

Primetime and Performing

Mary Jane Kushiner, Reporter
January 24, 2024
Evolution member Peyton Hammond (10), performs "Another One Bites the Dust," at Primetime on Jan. 20.

Evolution member Shiloh Bothwell (9), dramatically performs their closer, "Smoke and Mirrors" at Primetime on Jan. 20.

Evolution member Shiloh Bothwell (9), sings her solo in their ballad, "Pieces" by Rob Thomas, at Primetime on Jan. 20.

Evolution member Taylor Lacy (9), performs to their ballad at Primetime on Jan. 20.

Evolution member Ethan Owen (10), looks up during their ballad at Primetime on Jan. 20.

Teen Court provides Douglas and Sarpy County youth the opportunity to experience a realistic court environment and learn about the legal system. It also allows juveniles, who have committed misdemeanors, to receive a sentence from their peers.

Sarpy County Teen Court

Mary Jane Kushiner, Reporter
January 5, 2024
Along with RSV and the flu, COVID-19 is becoming a recurring winter-time illness. Cases are spiking in schools and places of communal living, like Hillcrest SilverRidge.

Is COVID-19 Coming Back?

Mary Jane Kushiner, Reporter
December 8, 2023
Premiering in theaters officially on November 17th, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a character backstory, love story and dystopian novel all in one. The exceptional mix of adventure and music are sure to captivate attention.

Review: “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”

Mary Jane Kushiner, Reporter
November 22, 2023

Content Keeper — A Technology PSA

Mary Jane Kushiner
November 15, 2023
The TV series "Goosebumps" (2023) was released on Friday, Oct. 13. Five high school students look for answers when inconceivable things start to happen in their town.

Review: Give Yourself ‘Goosebumps’

Mary Jane Kushiner, Reporter
October 30, 2023
GHS's new school store, The Dragon's Lair, opened its doors to students on Oct. 5, supplying the students with a variety of designs and styles.

Dragon’s Lair

Mary Jane Kushiner, Reporter
October 10, 2023
Maya Huber (24) and Roxy Lightle (26) rehearse for the upcoming production, "By the Bog of Cats," in the theater.

Building on a Legacy

Mary Jane Kushiner, Reporter
October 6, 2023
Sophomore Emma Hermeling competes in the squat event at a meet last season. The power lifting team hopes to build on last year's success starting this semester.

Striving for Strength

Mary Jane Kushiner, Reporter
September 8, 2023
The Gretna Lacrosse team poses for a photo after the Gretna Days Parade on Saturday, July 29th.

Gretna Gains New Boys Lacrosse Team

Mary Jane Kushiner, Reporter
August 25, 2023
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