The latest news from Grand Island Senior High School in Grand Island, Nebraska
Islander Story by Betsy Ramirez and Jaslene Cerritos
NOTE: As the 2023-2024 school year is wrapping up, seniors are preparing to start a new and exciting chapter of their lives. The Islander is doing a series of stories on a few graduating seniors to get the scoop on their journey through high school, get a glimpse of their future plans, and provide some parting advice for future seniors.
The second senior at GISH to be a part of the Senior Profile series is: Finley Evans.
Islander Story by Betsy Ramirez and Jaslene Cerritos
NOTE: As the 2023-2024 school year is wrapping up, seniors are preparing to start a new and exciting chapter of their lives. The Islander is doing a series of stories on a few graduating seniors to get the scoop on their journey through high school, get a glimpse of their future plans, and provide some parting advice for future seniors.
The first senior at GISH to be part of the series is Kobe Callahan.
Story and Photo Courtesy of GIPS
The Islanders competed at the 2024 Nebraska State SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference in Grand Island earlier this month.
Students who are awarded first place also qualify for nationals in Atlanta June 24-28, 2024. The Islanders who qualified for the National Leadership & Skills Conference are Sydnee Davis and Theo Merchant.
Some Photos of the GISH production of “Wizards and Wands” by Islander staff members.
Story and Photos Courtesy of GIPS
Before graduation, another seminal Spring ceremony took place for 18 Grand Island Senior High (GISH) Seniors that propelled them towards their next chapters. Last Wednesday evening, the Nebraska College Preparatory Academy (NCPA) hosted its annual Senior Recognition Ceremony at the Bosselman Conference Center putting a bow on the program’s year at GISH.
Story by Betsy Ramirez
Art, a doorway to imagination, a reflection of society, and a universal language that connects us all.
With music playing, the Arts Now Grant Show took place the evening of April 25, in the foyer of the GISH auditorium. An original musical composition written by senior Kevin Parra Vazquez was performed during the show, as colorful lighting bathed works of art on display.
Some photos taken by Islander staff members of girls tennis during the GISH Girls Varsity Invitational Tournament in Grand Island on April 24.
Story by Reporter Sherlin Arriaza
Persistence pays off for the GISH girls varsity soccer team, as they defeat Lincoln Northeast 4-3 on April 17, during the Heartland Athletic Conference Girls Soccer Tournament for the team’s first win of the season.
Even though the team’s record now stands at 1-11, GISH has some good players, including sophomore forward Caprice Richardson, who scored two of the team’s four goals against Lincoln Northeast. She is the team’s leading scorer with five goals so far this season.
Story and Photos Courtesy of GIPS
Grand Island Senior High (GISH), in collaboration with the Grand Island Public Schools Foundation and Home Federal Bank, recognized the highest achieving graduating seniors as Academic Aristocrats. The annual GISH Academic Honors Night welcomed a full crowd of family, friends, teachers, and honored students last evening at the Senior High auditorium.
Story by Islander reporter Betsy Ramirez
Have you ever had someone who became your guiding force, inspiring you to reach new heights and shape your own path, while also being able to share interests and experience an amazing connection with?
Support, trust, encouragement, kindness, and opportunity, these are all things the TeamMates Mentoring Program offers.
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