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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.

[Photo] Striving for Strength

Mary Jane Kushiner, Reporter
September 8, 2023
Coach Wade Tracy poses with his family. Coach Tracy will lead GEHS softball next season.

[Photo] Coach Tracy to Lead GEHS Softball

Brody Heidemann, Reporter
February 14, 2023
DIVE TIME. The pool our fellow students were swimming in is at the Bob Devaney Center in Lincoln, NE. This pool was opened originally in 1976. It is 25 yards long.

[Photo] Dive into State

Onnika Moore, Reporter
March 2, 2022
State Smiles: With jerseys on and medals around their necks, the team smiles after the state competition. "we are very fortunate to have several good esports teams," esports coach Kimberly Ingraham-Beck said. "This year the varsity team placed second, which i'm very happy about. The team performed better than last year as well as improved their skills as a whole.

[Photo] Redemption Round

Jake Detten, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2021
Get Loud: A school resource officer holds up a white board towards the student section at Elkhorn South High School. "At a typical home football game," Mr. Mark Kalvoda Elk South principal said. We will have over 700 students in our high school student section." Elkhorn South High School has great participation during their football home games.

[Photo] Little Changes could Make School Spirit Amazing

Taylor Eurek, Reporter
December 8, 2021
Double the Smiles: Representing her "Double Fudge Bakery" Audrey Wilcoxsen (24) cracks a smile. "I was very excited to participate as this was my first craft fair." Wilcoxsen said. She was excited to be able to sell in person after doing most of her business online.

[Photo] Small Businesses & Self-Expression

Jake Detten, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2021
Say 'Cheese': Klare Peters (24) and her family photographed in Cancun, Mexico

[Photo] Traveling Over Christmas Break Different from Last Year

Taylor Eurek, Staff Reporter
January 11, 2021
While living in England, Mrs.Cari Whitehill and her family explore historical landmarks. “It was a fun experience,” Mrs. Whitehill said. “Just travel and know a little bit about what you will get yourself into.” They lived one hour north of London.

[Photo] Goodbye Nebraska, Hello World

Delany Jepsen, Production Manager
March 2, 2021
Activity Advertising: In an effort to promote the sock drive competition, student council members designed an array of sock boxes for first-hour classrooms and posters. "We had multiple student council meetings where we all decorated some boxes to distribute around the school for sock collecting," Connor Beck (21) said. "I knew sock rhymes with a lot of words, so I just decorated some boxes with rhymes like 'sock stocks' or 'these socks rock.' I also did a Cookie Monster one because everyone likes the Cookie Monster." The boxes and posters were designed with markers, papers and repurposed boxes.

[Photo] Battling for Breakfast

Kalei Renner, Photo Editor
February 23, 2021
Just Keep Singing: Trying to find a balance between schoolwork and extra activities, Andrew Blankenship (21) finds it hard to manage. "Students seem to be stressed in school because of the lack of balance," Blankenship said. "If you are in an extracurricular activity it is very hard to manage school work and your extra activities." Although students may have trouble balancing everything, teens such as Blankenship, are trying to make it work.

[Photo] Surging Amounts of Stress in Students

Ansley Gydesen, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2021
Dancing King: Concentrating on Primetime, Zachary Kozak (22) is excited to be hosting this competition instead of competing in it. "Each school has about an hour and a half to warm up, perform and be critiqued," Kozak said. "Then we go and sanitize everything, that school leaves the building and then the next school comes in." Because of COVID-19 rules, Primetime will be done differently this year, but GHS is doing everything they can to make it as normal as possible.

[Photo] Swim, Swim, Pose

Ansley Gydesen and Sophia Allen
January 17, 2021
Team Spirit: The Patriots coached by Colton Munn (21) and Kaden Conrad (21) pose for a silly picture. "I would highly recommend coaching flag football," Conrad said. "Because it gives us an opportunity to teach kids the game of football while also letting them have fun doing it." The team finished the season with a record of 3-5.

[Photo] The Boys Of Fall

Connor Bulgrin, Editor-In-Chief
December 16, 2020
Making Memories: Throughout all-state, Liam Pohlmann (21) has made many different memories with the many different people he has met. "My favorite part of all-state is everyone I meet through the ensemble," Pohlmann said. "To this day, I am still friends and actively talk to people that I met in all-state." Although he may not go to the same school as them, he still holds all the experiences they shared throughout all-state.

[Photo] Arts Auditions

Ansley Gydesen, Staff Reporter
December 15, 2020
Brain Overload: Since school is stressful, Danika Temoshek (23) believes it would be a good time to relax with an open campus lunch. "Off campus, lunch would benefit us, students, during the long school day," Temoshek said. "We would get time off to go home or a restaurant with our friends and relax our brain." Taking a break from stressful school is an important activity for Temoshek.

[Photo] Open Campus Opportunities

Ansley Gydesen, Staff Reporter
December 15, 2020
Aside from the acai, there are a variety of unique toppings that can go on these bowls. They include goji berries, strawberries, kiwis, raspberries, blueberries, mango, pineapple and honey.

[Photo] New Superfood Restaurant In Town

Kaleigh Zollman, Online Editor
December 15, 2020
Katelin Kersten (21)

[Photo] Sewing the Show Together

Sophia Allen, Design Editor
December 15, 2020
Thursday Tally: The student council kept the school informed on the status of the competition daily. They would hang a sign glass before the theater that read the current totals for each class. The sign also shows the cumulative amount of money raised.

[Photo] Small, Generous Contributions Make Big Difference for Veterans

Matthew McKinney, Staff Reporter
December 10, 2020
Students Well-Being: “At the beginning of COVID, I was really stressed out and anxious for our students' well-being and their learning,” Ms. Hengen said. “Home is not always a safe place for all kids, so I was worried about whether they are physically and mentally safe. I think that is more what I was worried about because I am in a caring profession. I have been more worried about our students who are zooming and what that looks like for them. I feel that we will see some long-term effects from this will significantly impact my role, but at this time, I dont know that it has.”

[Photo] Vital Role Filled by New Staff Member

Lauren Eurich, Design Editor
December 10, 2020
Commitment: Bowling head coach Ms. Sierra Johnson is smiling while teaching preschool students at Palisades Elementary. "During high school, I bowled for the Lincoln Southeast High School's bowling club," Ms. Johnson said. "At this club, we were able to bowl in non-NSAA sanctioned districts and state tournaments. The state tournament was actually recorded on television." Since the age of 3, Ms. Johnson has bowled recreationally along with competitively bowling for Lincoln Southeast High School and Hastings College.

[Photo] NSAA Approves Bowling as Official Winter Sport

Kalei Renner, Photo Editor
November 17, 2020
Open Mind: Meeting new people has taught senior Madi Nash (21) how to have a good time and go with the flow. “Keep an open mind,” Nash said. “I was very hesitant to be open when I went on my first mission trip just because I didn’t know anybody and I am more of a reserved person. Me keeping an open mind on the trip is what made me have such a good time.”

[Photo] Her Mission: Giving Back in Times of Need

Lauren Eurich, Design Editor
October 29, 2020
Sense of Adventure: While heading across campus, Ben Randall (19) rides his bike. "I'm going down the niche path of an adventure journalist. Through the triathlons and endurance sports I do, it’s very easy to get sponsorship where I can promote content for companies while doing the athletic passions I have," Randall said. His current major is in journalism with a concentration in public relations and advertising.

[Photo] Former Dragon Takes Flight

Zane Mrozla-Mindrup, Copy Editor
October 28, 2020
Fresh Face Sarpy County Sherrif's Office Deputy Jessica Manning will be taking over as the GHS School Resource Officer. "Sometimes we all have our rough moments and feel down, but I’m a good listener and I’m here to help support the students and help them achieve their goals safely." Deputy Manning said. She has more than 11 years of experience with the department and is a Sarpy County native.

[Photo] New SRO in Town

Zane Mrozla-Mindrup, News Editor
May 15, 2020
Summer Salt performing their song "Driving to Hawaii" on stage at The Slowdown.

[Photo] Live Concert Experience

Mara Bosworth, Staff Reporter
May 16, 2020
Mrs. Rochelle Schuka at work while wearing her necessary mask in order to keep her and her patients safe. She works at the Children's Clinic as a nurse practitioner.

[Photo] Three Week Proclamation

Avery Swanson, Staff Reporter
May 14, 2020
This is a screenshot of the run from a GPS tracking system. Cade Suing and Aidan Furley, cross country runners, ran from Gretna to Lincoln on May 2. They completed the journey in record time and accomplished this incredible feat in one day.

[Photo] Running from Gretna to Lincoln

Liliana Kinnan, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2020
Due to COVID-19, seniors will not have a graduation or prom. So, a Facebook group was made for people across the area to give seniors gifts during this difficult time.

[Photo] Congrats Class of 2020

Allie Janulewicz, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2020
Lilly Brophy finishing her race strong at a national triathlon meet.

[Photo] Life Of a Triathlete

Mara Bosworth, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2020
The eggs are in a patch of grass in the courtyard. They are expected to hatch soon.

[Photo] Taking Social Distancing to a New Level

Kaleigh Zollman, Online Editor
May 11, 2020
Barking up the right tree Gene True holds a young lab from his most recent litter. This litter is staying in a recently built addition to Mr. True's kennels. Each puppy under his care at the time of publishing has already been reserved for purchase by eager families.

[Photo] Turning Hobbies Into Businesses

Connor Beck, Staff Reporter
May 11, 2020
Coach Skrdla preparing his team for the second half of the game against Kearney High School. The Lady Dragons defeated Kearney High School

[Photo] Coaching The Opposite Sex

Alexis Spier, Staff Reporter
May 11, 2020
Zoey Schultz was gifted baked goods by Paige Pulte in hopes of brightening her friends spirits.

[Photo] Quarantine Cupcakes

Bayleigh Koch, Staff Reporter
May 11, 2020
Senior, Cora Lopp enjoying the views in Colorado, where she will be attending college.

[Photo] Soccer Season Cancelled

Alexis Spier, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2020
Flying Solo: Cole Dostal (20) receives his certificate for successful flight completion. "My biggest worry going into the flight was making sure that I did everything correctly and performed at the right ratio of checking my instruments and watching for outside traffic," Dostal said. Cole took off and landed successfully from Council Bluffs Municipal Airport.

[Photo] Cleared For Takeoff

Zane Mrozla-Mindrup, News Editor
May 8, 2020
Quang Nguyen (20), Snohomish Washington

[Photo] Around the Country

Alex Suhr, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2020
Students can use websites like Emulator and Kaleidosyncis to entertain themselves. These websites are great options to play with family or by yourself.

[Photo] Websites for Entertainment

Bayleigh Koch, Staff Reporter
May 4, 2020
The cards shown were written to nursing homes and families by the Hydeen family. These cards were written to show that they are being thought of in this difficult time.

[Photo] Sending Letters to Loved Ones

Avery Swanson, Staff Reporter
May 4, 2020
Room For Improvement: "I believe e-learning could be more improved if we did it more like the college-style," Chandler Brown (21) said. "Every class still had their hours just online instead of in the classroom."

[Photo] Learning From A Distance

Lauren Eurich, Entertainment/Opinion Editor
May 4, 2020
Senior Keegan Towey (20) draws one of this weeks prompts in his art class. Towey continues to adapt to this new way of learning.

[Photo] Project-Based Classes

Delaney Hardies, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2020
Gina Foltz and Beth Hopkins fully dressed in their personal protective equipment.

[Photo] A Look Into a Health Care Worker’s Life

Mara Bosworth, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2020
Jada Scharff (20) had a senior sign made for her by her mom.

[Photo] Traditions Lost

Kaleigh Zollman, Online Editor
May 1, 2020
Mother and Daughter: Mrs. Rhodes and her daughter, Lauren wear their masks as they prepare to go for their weekly grocery shopping trip. They made the masks from the material that used to be on the bulletin boards in Mrs. Rhodes' classroom.

[Photo] Mask Fashion Show

Kaleigh Zollman, Online Editor
April 30, 2020
Staying connected: Mr. Brandon Shostak, creator of Zen Zone, continues to host meetings during the pandemic. Students join the live meeting to continue to practice meditation.

[Photo] Zen Zone for Mindfulness

Delaney Hardies, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2020
Junior Hannah Rush in the Kids Round-Up office. Rush spends her time working because she is not in school.

[Photo] What Are Students Up To?

Peyton Rewczuk, Editor-In-Chief
April 20, 2020
The "Ocho": Kaleb Seibel (22) watches the reintroduced ESPN "Ocho" seeing as almost all other live sports have been cancelled. "I really enjoy all the random sports that they air." Seibel said. The idea for the channel stems from the 2004 movie Dodgeball.

[Photo] Cheering From the Couch

Zane Mrozla-Mindrup, News Editor
April 16, 2020
On the Field - Because no one is allowed at GHS Gabe Melton (21) uses the GMS baseball field. "With all the craziness going on it may be best to keep everyone safe and healthy." Melton said. Because of public parks closing it is tough to know how long he will be able to practice there.

[Photo] The Grind Never Stops

Connor Bulgrin, Editor-In-Chief
April 9, 2020
School Work while Social Distancing; "I do participate in social distancing," Ava Drummond (23) said. "I think the school should have been shut down, but I don't like how long it's being shut down."

[Photo] COVID-19 Pandemic Crisis

Ansley Gydesen, Staff Reporter
April 3, 2020
Sweet and Tasty; Julia Otto (22) has been busy on this break by hosting her own bake-off against her mom. Otto's cupcake was the pink with white and her mom's is the light brown. "The bake-off ended in a tie," Otto said.

[Photo] Bored In Quarantine

Grace Coufal, Staff Reporter
April 3, 2020
"My sister always pushes me to dance better," C. Briganti (20). "We have been dancing alongside one another pretty much our whole lives."

[Photo] Dance Team Sisters

Grace Coufal
April 1, 2020
Business students got the opportunity to tour HUDL, a Lincoln-based sports company. "Students really enjoy getting out of the classroom and giving them these opportunities to go out and learn," Business advisor Mr. Lucas Grossniklaus said. "Whether it's businessm journalism, English, or engineering, it's great for students to see the many opportunities around them and these trips provide a lot of that." The classes saw how the work environment can vary from place to place, since HUDl takes a unique approach to theirs.

[Photo] Preparing for Takeoff

Ethan Menning, Sports Editor
March 31, 2020
Inspired to Teach: Mrs. Ryan was inspired to teach Spanish while she was traveling abroad. "This was in Nice, France, backpacking around Europe with my friend, Leah," Mrs. Ryan said.

[Photo] Making A Bigger Impact

Lauren Eurich
March 30, 2020
Sophomore Chloe Irwin uses her bullet journal to channel her creativity. By doing so, she is able to look back on her feelings, as well as her daily tasks.

[Photo] Write, Tape and Create

Kaleigh Zollman, Online Editor
March 30, 2020
Burnt Landscape; "I think we're all just so grateful," counselor Ms. Carole Carraher said. "Our homes and all of our animals were saved. I'm just so grateful to the people who risked their lives and kept fighting to save ours."

[Photo] Brush Fires Invade Omaha

Ansley Gydesen, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2020
Size Matters Not: Pro-lifers hold up signs protesting the idea that fetal development is a valid argument for abortion. "I was raised in the belief that every life matters, no matter how small, no matter how young it is," junior Colton Smith said. "I’m strongly against the idea that you can just kill anything. The mother’s womb should be the safest place on Earth." The march took place on the National Mall on Jan 24.

[Photo] Marching to the End

Ethan Menning, Sports Editor
March 13, 2020
Photo submitted by Zachary Wintle. K9 Deputy in the photo with one of his helpful mutts. Wintle died suddenly last year in 2019.

[Photo] Following Footsteps

Bayleigh Koch, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2020
Both Gretna and Papillion-La Vista cheerleaders are all wearing their Color of Hope Shirts. The two teams came together to take a picture and show awareness to all cancers. They cheered for both the girls and boys varsity basketball teams.

[Photo] Color of Hope Basketball Game

Grace Coufal, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2020
The cast surrounds their NSAA state trophy after their win.

[Photo] Decade of Domination

Zane Mrozla-Mindrup, News Editor
December 24, 2019
Part of the Game : Jaiden Albright (20) has played on the girl's varsity basketball team since her freshman year. "My favorite part about basketball is all of the extra time that I get to spend with the team, and when I get to hang out with them, especially outside of basketball," said Albright. The girl's basketball season is from December to February.

[Photo] Stressing Into Success

Gabby Hytrek, Staff Reporter
December 17, 2019
A memorial was quickly put up at the crash site less than 24 hours after.

[Photo] Everything Done in Remembrance of the Four Dragons Lost on June 17, 2019

Peyton Rewczuk, Editor-In-Chief
December 18, 2019
More Opportunities: UNMC offers courses High School may not be able to.“ I chose to go to UNMC after watching my sister have a great experience and fall in love with medicine. Me, having an interest in the medical field, wanted to have that same opportunity.” Daffer (20) said.” A few pieces of advice I would give to someone interested in the UNMC High School Alliance would be learning how you study best, apply early, get comfy with driving a lot and learn how to manage your time. UNMC is challenging, but you will get out only as much as put in.”

[Photo] One Step Ahead

Emma Mayer, Copy Editor
November 10, 2019
Lauren Anderson (20) and Hilary Vaughn (20) competed in Extemporaneous Health Poster. “In that competition, we chose any medical profession that we wanted, we chose anesthesiology, and created a poster and gave a speech on it,” Anderson said. This was done at one of the competitions.

[Photo] Exploring the Healthcare Field

Mary Matya, Managing Editor
November 10, 2019
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