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The Student News Site of Gretna High School

Gretna Media
The Student News Site of Gretna High School

Gretna Media
The Student News Site of Gretna High School

Gretna Media
Caitlyn Cheleen

Caitlyn Cheleen, Reporter

Caitlyn Cheleen is a junior at GHS and this is her first year on the Gretna Media staff. She serves as a reporter. She is interested in journalism because she wants to get more involved in the school. She also hopes to write more opinion and sports pieces. Outside of school she participates in powerlifting and softball. A few fun facts about her is that she loves dogs and tacos are her favorite food.

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Second Chances

Caitlyn Cheleen, Reporter
December 4, 2024
Junior Sophia Gibbons competes in the deadlift at Central High School last year. Central hosted the state competition for powerlifting

[Photo] Lifting and Leading

Sarah Kula, Co-editor in Chief
November 25, 2024
The Gretna Public Schools Board of Education named Assistant Principal Theresa Huttmann to be the new principal for GHS starting in 2025-26. Huttmann has been teaching for 25 years.

In With the New

Caitlyn Cheleen, Reporter/photographer
October 31, 2024
Senior Elle Heckenlively talks to her teammates before the play.

Dragons Lose to Griffins in Four Sets

Caitlyn Cheleen, Reporter
October 16, 2024
Senior Madison Burns, leads the student section at football games and is a member of NHS.

Personal Column: Senior Advice is Solid

Caitlyn Cheleen, Reporter
October 14, 2024
Senior Holden Dodson finishes off his serve with power.

Slideshow: Varsity, JV Boys Tennis Start Season

Mia Yungtum and Caitlyn Cheleen
September 13, 2024
Senior Holden Dodson brings his racket back for more power in his forehand.

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
Catcher Carlie Muhlbach (25) focuses in on her bat to prepare herself to get back in the box at the Gretna vs. Omaha Marian scrimmage on Aug. 17.

No Teammate Left Behind

Caitlyn Cheleen, Reporter
August 21, 2024
Shortstop Skarlett Jones (25) and third baseman Lily Rowe (25) ready themselves for the next play at the Gretna vs. Omaha Marian scrimmage on Aug. 17.

First baseman Emerson Johnson (26) communicates two outs with the rest of the GHS softball team at the Gretna vs. Omaha Marian scrimmage on Aug. 17.

Coach Bill Heard and daughter Brylee Heard (26) study the pitcher during a pitcher change at the Gretna vs. Omaha Marian scrimmage on Aug. 17. “All of it is hard,” Coach Bill Heard said. “Everybody has to be willing to sacrifice for the betterment of the team.”

Brylee Rupiper (25) and Emerson Johnson (26) shares hitting details with Johnson before making her way up to bat at the Gretna vs. Omaha Marian scrimmage on Aug. 17.

Lily Rowe (25) and Skarlett Jones (25) zone in on the batter before the pitch in the Gretna vs. Omaha Marian scrimmage on Aug. 17.

Coach Todd Mills and center fielder Anniston Trevarrow (25) fist bump during the Gretna vs. Omaha Marian scrimmage on Aug. 17. “We want everybody to have a great experience playing softball for Gretna," Coach Heard said. "We want as many people as we can have because the more people we have, the bigger our family 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
Clarinet player, Fawkes Marcheck (26), marches in place alongside 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.

Percussion member Tony Halmes (28) spins his drum stick while waiting to perform 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.

Marching band members Gideon Critchfield (28) and Charlotte Cullison (27) play their mellophones as they march alongside other 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.

Several members of the GHS Color Guard look away as they lean with their flags on the football field. They performed their show for this year, "Gusto Italiano: A Taste of Italy," at their expo on August 6.

Band director Alexander Woodside, ? and Tanner Maas look on as the GHS marching band perform for friends and family after their week-long camp. They performed their show for this year, "Gusto Italiano: A Taste of Italy," at their expo on August 6.

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