The Student News Site of Gretna High School

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The Student News Site of Gretna High School

Gretna Media
The Student News Site of Gretna High School

Gretna Media
Junior Alex Hallgren works to beat his time at the first ever YMCA swim meet vs Millard West.

It’s Fun to Stay at the YMCA

Sarah Kula, Reporter
December 12, 2023
Coach Allison Hall talks with Owen Dziurawiec after his 50-meter freestyle.

Swimming is More Than a Sport for Freshman

Madie Petrick, Reporter
April 10, 2023
Reese Naylon (23) during her 200 Freestyle.

Several GHS Swimmers Competed at Metro Finals

Madie Petrick, Reporter and Photographer
February 23, 2023
Sophmore Alex Hallgren starts off practice in the pool. He trains hard all practice.

Swim Season Underway

Maddie Almquist, Reporter
December 17, 2022
GAME ON. No matter the sport they all have to warm up for events. “I just eat a good meal and then stretch out extra before so I feel good and ready to go for a game,” junior football player Charlie Thomas said.

Lucky Charm

Onnika Moore, reporter
April 8, 2022
SWIMSUITS. Swimmers wear similar color and material suits but, they do not always wear the same suits. “We warm up in normal suits,” Julianna Anderson (23) said. They have multiple tech suits for different times of the meet.

Dive into State

Onnika Moore, Reporter
March 2, 2022
While warming up for the Omaha North Dual, junior Julia Otto practices drills before the meet starts. "The first meet of the season is always really nerve-racking," Otto said. "But it helps to warm up before it starts so I can adjust to the pool and loosen up before I swim." The team won against Omaha North by one point.

Safe Swim Meets

Sophia Allen, Design Editor
December 15, 2020
Taking the Off Days Easy- Grace (22) and Rachel Pemberton (24) bike around Wehrspann Lake after a difficult workout. I think biking is the best type of cross training for running," G. Pemberton said. "I cross train mostly on the weekends but if I felt I had a rough workout that day at practice I will get on my bike to clear my head, so I can be mentally ready for the next practice." The Pembertons consistently bike throughout the year at many different destinations.

Resting Up and Strengthening

Ethan Menning, Sports Editor
May 11, 2020
Turn Hard: Another important part of a race is the turn. There are two types of turns: flip turns and open turns.The flip turn helps give an extra burst of speed.

Racing for a Better Pool

Mary Matya, Managing Editor
December 24, 2019
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