The GIPS Cast
By Kadence Davidson, Reporter What and who is the GIPS Cast? The GIPS Cast is run by a team; the host is Mitchell Roush, GIPS Communications Director. The GIPS Cast has been up and running for about a year and a half now. Roush said that the GIPS Cast was…
They fish, they hike, they help
By Jackie Ruiz, Editor Students at Senior High experience fishing trips, volunteer opportunities, and more through the Outdoor Adventure Club. Renee Ekhoff, the club’s sponsor, said that they focus on activities that have to do with the environment.
Our youth can help too
By Jackie Ruiz, Editor Key club members work on volunteering projects to better the Grand Island community. Key Club stands for Kiwanis Empowering Youth. It is an organization where students volunteer in their communities and learn leadership skills.
A new generation of entrepreneurs are rising
By Trevor Andrews, Reporter The Entrepreneurship Pathway has given junior students an opportunity to create their own business. Entrepreneurship Pathway teacher Adam Zlomke said, “I try to push kids to do whatever their vision is, and a lot of kids find out some things are possible and others find out…
Grand Island Senior High’s wrestling team
By Xzandra Hoard Coaches are planning for the winter sports season to start soon. Grand Island Senior High’s Coach Jeff Evans, who coaches for the female wrestling team, is bringing a positive attitude as winter is right around the corner. Evans is coaching Grand Island Senior High’s first wrestling team…
Boxing in Nebraska
By Jase Jones The boxing scene in Grand Island is alive and well. There are several clubs in town where fighters go to train for fitness and competition. One local gym, Double R Boxing, has several up-and-coming fighters training and competing in local bouts.
FBLA helps prepare students for the future
By Jackie Ruiz, Editor FBLA’s (Future Business Leaders of America) mission to inspire the next generation of business leaders has just begun. According to assistant FBLA sponsor Jessica Whitmire, FBLA is an organization that helps prepare students for careers in business through academic competitions, leadership conferences, and educational programs.
School Resource Officer: Tyler Noel
By Kadence Davidson, Reporter Why is it important to have school resource officers (SRO)? Who are the Grand Island Senior High School Resource Officers? The GISH SRO is Tyler Noel. Students can find him in the southeast wing of the building.
Grand Island Senior High is playing “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”
By Xzandra Hoard, Reporter Grand Island Senior High is getting ready for a play called ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.’ This play is based on a book written by Barbara Robinson which was published in 1971. The play will be held Dec. 3 at 7:30 pm, Dec. 10 at 7:30…
Art department at GISH showcases students art pieces
By Jase Jones, Reporter Every year several art projects are created by classes in the art department. Right now, Kacey Lammers’s class is working on making sculptures. Some have made sculptures of themselves, family members, random objects, and even horror movie characters.
Queens, knights, and a ticking clock
By Jackie Ruiz, Editor Are you interested in joining a club that will test your knowledge on a game played with knights, queens, and a clock? Senior High’s Chess Club might be the place for you.
106 trees planted by the Success Academy
Trevor Andrews, Reporter Over the past four years, the Success Academy Middle School program has planted 106 trees in various parks across Grand Island.
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