Cole Ruff Bryce Sliva Ian Murphy Jake Olson Matt McMahon Jake Myers Justin Hines Mason Roberts Cale Knutson Paul Bonn Chase Templeman Regan Rediger Christian Petersen Chase Mackling Cannon Flores Josh Myers Wyatt Kracht

Kortlan Franke

Grant Bruner Grant Bruner

a coach's comebackA New Chapter For the Football Team

Playing against Elkhorn the Gretna Players got tackled by the Elknhon Players on the home field with a score of 42-7 with the dragons winning.

On the Pius field Cale Knutson (16), tackles a Lincoln Pius player the first game of the season on August 21. "We definitely improved throughout the season and we worked hard, but sadly the season didn't end the way we wanted it to," said Knutson.

For extra support on the sidelines, the football team had two very dedicated managers who made sure that the equipment was ready for the game and that the boys stayed hydrated at all times. �There is no words to describe what the football team means to me because they are like family. I spend all my time with them, they're nice and they are really passionate about the game which makes the season fun,� said Dallas Honn, Junior." They treat us like a part of the team and I have gotten really close to some of the guys! There's not a lot of words to describe how I feel about the team,� said Taylor Hamilton, Junior.

From coaching in 1976, coach Dave Shrader, football coach, made a return to the field as the head coach with a great season ahead of him. �I enjoyed going to practice every day,� said Coach Shrader. �We had a great group of players and a great group of coaches, and I hope they developed a long lasting relationship with each other as well as the coaches.� Coach Shrader added a sense of fun and a feeling of family to the practices while accomplishing the team�s goals of successful training. �Mr. Shrader adds a humorous side to things, he is very uplifting and forgiving, but when it�s time to crack the whip and get us going, he does it,� said Logan Radik, senior. According to Coach Shrader football is the ultimate team sport and it takes all 11 players doing their job

THE MANAGERS

067Varsity FootballTackling an Elkhorn player, Grant

Bruner (17) plays on October 16 on the home field.

"

Football means being part of a family with a group of guys that I have played football with my whole life. -Jake Krambeck (16)

It means a lot to me because you get to play with your friends. -Ricky Johnson (16)

Football is life because ball is life. -Jared Samuelson (16)

It's about the unbreakable bond you form with your team, its more of a family. To me it means I get to spend irreplaceable hours with my 2nd family making unforgettable memories. -Logan Radik (16)

"""in order for the team to succeed. �He influences the team by getting us pumped up for games and he also does things with us like doing our hip-hip-hooray thing. He is a guy who focuses on mental properness which is a good thing for the specific type of sport,� said Emmitt Knight, senior. �He tells us motivational things that touches us and aims for us to go out and play like winners.� To prepare for the football games, the boys spent several hours a week focusing on their specific positions. �A lot of organization goes into practice,� said Coach Shrader. �You set it up to account for every minute. We account for special teams, individual technique work, group technique work, and conditioning. Certain days of the week we have lifting and that is scheduled out by positions offensively and defensively.�

Submitted photo

The team prepared themselves for the games with their traditional Friday routines and put effort into their games with motivation to win. �Football is a great sport. If you have a good group of friends, you can have a lot of fun,� said Ian Murphy, senior. The guys were on a winning streak for their first five games and broke there streak when they lost to Plattsmouth. They won seven out of the ten games for their season. �It�s been a good season, our athletes have done a great job,� said Coach Shrader. �We lost a few games which has built character. We have great players and coaches, and I hope it continues.� The boys lost their last game to Aurora High School in the quarterfinals of playoffs.-Megan Monismith

WHAT FOOTBALL MEANS TO ME

All photos by Megan Monismith

Running from the opposing team Emmitt Knight (16) senior, ran toward the endzone to make a touchdown during the homecoming game, "Never too high. never too low. Don't underestimate your opponents or over estimate them," said Knight.

Cole Ruff Bryce Sliva Ian Murphy Jake Olson Matt McMahon Jake Myers Justin Hines Mason Roberts Cale Knutson Paul Bonn Chase Templeman Regan Rediger Christian Petersen Chase Mackling Cannon Flores Josh Myers Wyatt Kracht

Kortlan Franke

Grant Bruner Grant Bruner

a coach's comebackA New Chapter For the Football Team

Playing against Elkhorn the Gretna Players got tackled by the Elknhon Players on the home field with a score of 42-7 with the dragons winning.

On the Pius field Cale Knutson (16), tackles a Lincoln Pius player the first game of the season on August 21. "We definitely improved throughout the season and we worked hard, but sadly the season didn't end the way we wanted it to," said Knutson.

For extra support on the sidelines, the football team had two very dedicated managers who made sure that the equipment was ready for the game and that the boys stayed hydrated at all times. �There is no words to describe what the football team means to me because they are like family. I spend all my time with them, they're nice and they are really passionate about the game which makes the season fun,� said Dallas Honn, Junior." They treat us like a part of the team and I have gotten really close to some of the guys! There's not a lot of words to describe how I feel about the team,� said Taylor Hamilton, Junior.

From coaching in 1976, coach Dave Shrader, football coach, made a return to the field as the head coach with a great season ahead of him. �I enjoyed going to practice every day,� said Coach Shrader. �We had a great group of players and a great group of coaches, and I hope they developed a long lasting relationship with each other as well as the coaches.� Coach Shrader added a sense of fun and a feeling of family to the practices while accomplishing the team�s goals of successful training. �Mr. Shrader adds a humorous side to things, he is very uplifting and forgiving, but when it�s time to crack the whip and get us going, he does it,� said Logan Radik, senior. According to Coach Shrader football is the ultimate team sport and it takes all 11 players doing their job

THE MANAGERS

067Varsity FootballTackling an Elkhorn player, Grant

Bruner (17) plays on October 16 on the home field.

"

Football means being part of a family with a group of guys that I have played football with my whole life. -Jake Krambeck (16)

It means a lot to me because you get to play with your friends. -Ricky Johnson (16)

Football is life because ball is life. -Jared Samuelson (16)

It's about the unbreakable bond you form with your team, its more of a family. To me it means I get to spend irreplaceable hours with my 2nd family making unforgettable memories. -Logan Radik (16)

"""in order for the team to succeed. �He influences the team by getting us pumped up for games and he also does things with us like doing our hip-hip-hooray thing. He is a guy who focuses on mental properness which is a good thing for the specific type of sport,� said Emmitt Knight, senior. �He tells us motivational things that touches us and aims for us to go out and play like winners.� To prepare for the football games, the boys spent several hours a week focusing on their specific positions. �A lot of organization goes into practice,� said Coach Shrader. �You set it up to account for every minute. We account for special teams, individual technique work, group technique work, and conditioning. Certain days of the week we have lifting and that is scheduled out by positions offensively and defensively.�

Submitted photo

The team prepared themselves for the games with their traditional Friday routines and put effort into their games with motivation to win. �Football is a great sport. If you have a good group of friends, you can have a lot of fun,� said Ian Murphy, senior. The guys were on a winning streak for their first five games and broke there streak when they lost to Plattsmouth. They won seven out of the ten games for their season. �It�s been a good season, our athletes have done a great job,� said Coach Shrader. �We lost a few games which has built character. We have great players and coaches, and I hope it continues.� The boys lost their last game to Aurora High School in the quarterfinals of playoffs.-Megan Monismith

WHAT FOOTBALL MEANS TO ME

All photos by Megan Monismith

Running from the opposing team Emmitt Knight (16) senior, ran toward the endzone to make a touchdown during the homecoming game, "Never too high. never too low. Don't underestimate your opponents or over estimate them," said Knight.

Lauryn Eby (17) & Kade Spainhower (17)

Lizzie Waddell & Tanner Cannow

Chandler Cannon (16) & Sarah Harder (17)

Kamryn Horner (17) & Jordan Lorenz (17)

Alex Petrigash (17) & Walter Wear

Joe Edie (16) & Taylor Wendlandt (17)

Tom Kienow (17) & Andrea Atkinson (18)

Kaitie Correll (18) & Brady Netzel (18)

Gabbie Sorrentino (17) & Cameron French (17)

Tyler Kudlacek (16) & Sara Zimmerman

Homecoming WeekPowder Puff

spirit, propositions, and shindigs

Before the homecoming dance began, twenty nine juniors posed for a photo in front of Brooke Smith's house. Submitted Photo.

During the traditional walk around the gym, Emmitt Knight (16) and Lizzy Isaacson (16) were beaming after being announced homecoming King and Queen. Photo by Megan Monismith.

013 Homecoming

Hat and Jersey

Tie Dye

TackyTourist

ClassColors

FormalWear

Singing a capella for coronation, Dawson Langholt (17), Jack Wagner (16), Cody Beck (16), Scott Beran (16), Jordan Ames (16), and their assistant teacher Mr. Showstack, performed for the crowd the song �Sh-boom". Photo by Megan Monismith.

At coronation, Logan Radik (16) and Kylie Thompson (16), seniors, stood for their moment in the spotlight. Photo by Megan Monismith.

Patrick Bates (16), Shannan Slattery (16), Paul Bonn (16), Logan Radik (16), Kylie Thompson (16) Jared Samuelson (16), Madison Meadows (16), Ethan Boes (16), Dan Zeleny (16), Jada Ruff (16), Hallie Steuckrath (16), Austin Hillman (16), Jenna Zeleny (16), Emmitt Knight (16), Lizzy Isaacson (16)

Bridget Christensen Kaitlin Jensen Zach Keller Josh Holke Nathan Novak Maddie Dierkhising Scott Beran Ashley Peterson Cal Switzer Ashley Monismith Chloe Geise ReAnn Schreiner Reilly Woodward Trent Zimmerman Georgia Morse Nick Wekluk Ashley Gray Nick Vonrentzell Shelby Jones Trey Switzer Drew Dummer Alex hawkins

Rachel Stage Katlyn Stukenholtz Shelby Garver Abigail Furley Marin Bartmen Alisa Dierkhising Olivia Allen Lizzie Waddell Lindsey VanOeveren Michelle Weber Ryan Brace Reid Zimmerman Jacob Mann Madison Buss Drake Jones James Reeves Timothy Human Kaelinn Friessen Austin Hillman

Taylor Riecken Ashley Monismith Alisa Dierkhising Nick Wekluk Nick Vonrentzell Alex Real Dayton Linhardt Allison Pinkall Elyse Barna Thomas Matya Cassandra Kostal Erin Cejka Sydney Kimnach Brandon Harper Scott Beran Carter Hunter Cal Switzer Josh Holke Sara Luedders Kaitlin Jensen Spencer Zimmerman Trent Zimmerman Camden Olds Kaitlyn Horst Ben Randall

Playing their instruments, the musicians performed during their gypsy-themed show, Gypsy Dances, during halftime for the crowd.

Leading the Wind Ensemble, Mr. Andrew Norris conducted the show while the band played the song "Night Dances" by Bruce Yurko during the Winter concert on Monday December 14.

Playing the song "Gently Flows the Amber Grain", the Symphonic Band performed for the audience while Ms. Chris Tucker guided the band.

037Band

a musical privilegeStudents Participate in Honor Bands

A FIRST FOR THE COLOR GUARDAt the Links Competion at Lincoln on October 10 the Color Guard recieved the Caption Award, which is a first place award. �It felt really good, because Gretna has never won before," said Taylor Rieken, senior. �All of our hard work paid off."

Spinning their patched flags, Maddie Owen (16) and Elyse Barna (16), excecuted their routine during the halftime show of the football game. �I like performing and being with people that feel like family," said Barna.

Students went the extra mile with their dedication to music to participate in honor bands with other dedicated students across the state. A total of 22 students participated in extracurricular bands which included the All-State Band, All-State Orchestra, All-State Jazz Band, Doane Honor Band, UNL Winter Winds, Hastings Honor Band, UNO Honor Band, and the Wesleyan Honor Band. Participating in these bands helped band members build their skills. �I like playing with musicians that take it as seriously as I do,� said Chloe Geise, sophomore. �We get to play amazing music and work with college level players. You also get to bond with the people you come with and meet new people.� To be in an honor band, students had to submit a recording of themselves playing scales, excerpts, and students through video auditions. �Being in an honor band requires you to be a dedicated and disciplined player,� said Nicole Martindale,

sophomore. �You must always practice to make your audition the best it can be.� Students challenged themselves to work hard practicing their instruments to have the opportunity to be in an honor band, and to have the pride of being in a band with musicians who hold the same capability as they do. �I wanted to take part in honor bands because I get to meet the best musicians in the state of Nebraska,� said Kaitlin Jensen, senior. �By taking part in honor band it takes you out of your comfort zone and makes you a better player in the long run.� The honor band students devoted themselves to the bands knowing that they had the opportunity to play with the best musicians around Nebraska. �I want to be in honor bands because it challenges me as an individual,� said Trey Switzer, junior. �Not only are the parts hard for the music, but it allows you to get better. I want to become the best musician I can be. Honor bands also look very

good on records for college, you also meet new people and have new experiences.� The musicians had a goal to be in the bands to challenge themselves to be the best musicians that they could be by practicing hard to be able to perform. �I enjoy challenging myself all the time, and I want to be the best musician that I can, so I challenge myself to make honor bands and perform in them,� said Jacob Mann, sophomore. Students enjoyed participating in the bands to better their skills with their instruments. �I believe honor bands are a great experience,� said Kayla Martin, freshman. �They teach me many different things, push me musically, and they are really fun. I get to meet new people from all over the state who enjoy music as much as I do. It's just an experience you'll never forget.�-Megan Monismith

6MARCHING BAND SONGS

Freshmen Freshmen Freshmen

Varsity Varsity Varsity

"I'm a Beliver" "All Star" "Hallelujah"

"Movement 1" "Movement 2" "Movement 3"

Marching through the streets of Gretna, the marching band praraded through downtown Gretna during the Gretna Days parade on Saturday morning, July 18th. They played the songs "Sousa" and the "Fight Song". All photos by Megan Monismith

6 PIECES TO A BAND UNIFORM

JACKET BANDANA GAUNTLETS

GLOVES OVERALLS DRILL MASTERS

Bridget Christensen Kaitlin Jensen Zach Keller Josh Holke Nathan Novak Maddie Dierkhising Scott Beran Ashley Peterson Cal Switzer Ashley Monismith Chloe Geise ReAnn Schreiner Reilly Woodward Trent Zimmerman Georgia Morse Nick Wekluk Ashley Gray Nick Vonrentzell Shelby Jones Trey Switzer Drew Dummer Alex hawkins

Rachel Stage Katlyn Stukenholtz Shelby Garver Abigail Furley Marin Bartmen Alisa Dierkhising Olivia Allen Lizzie Waddell Lindsey VanOeveren Michelle Weber Ryan Brace Reid Zimmerman Jacob Mann Madison Buss Drake Jones James Reeves Timothy Human Kaelinn Friessen Austin Hillman

Taylor Riecken Ashley Monismith Alisa Dierkhising Nick Wekluk Nick Vonrentzell Alex Real Dayton Linhardt Allison Pinkall Elyse Barna Thomas Matya Cassandra Kostal Erin Cejka Sydney Kimnach Brandon Harper Scott Beran Carter Hunter Cal Switzer Josh Holke Sara Luedders Kaitlin Jensen Spencer Zimmerman Trent Zimmerman Camden Olds Kaitlyn Horst Ben Randall

Playing their instruments, the musicians performed during their gypsy-themed show, Gypsy Dances, during halftime for the crowd.

Leading the Wind Ensemble, Mr. Andrew Norris conducted the show while the band played the song "Night Dances" by Bruce Yurko during the Winter concert on Monday December 14.

Playing the song "Gently Flows the Amber Grain", the Symphonic Band performed for the audience while Ms. Chris Tucker guided the band.

037Band

a musical privilegeStudents Participate in Honor Bands

A FIRST FOR THE COLOR GUARDAt the Links Competion at Lincoln on October 10 the Color Guard recieved the Caption Award, which is a first place award. �It felt really good, because Gretna has never won before," said Taylor Rieken, senior. �All of our hard work paid off."

Spinning their patched flags, Maddie Owen (16) and Elyse Barna (16), excecuted their routine during the halftime show of the football game. �I like performing and being with people that feel like family," said Barna.

Students went the extra mile with their dedication to music to participate in honor bands with other dedicated students across the state. A total of 22 students participated in extracurricular bands which included the All-State Band, All-State Orchestra, All-State Jazz Band, Doane Honor Band, UNL Winter Winds, Hastings Honor Band, UNO Honor Band, and the Wesleyan Honor Band. Participating in these bands helped band members build their skills. �I like playing with musicians that take it as seriously as I do,� said Chloe Geise, sophomore. �We get to play amazing music and work with college level players. You also get to bond with the people you come with and meet new people.� To be in an honor band, students had to submit a recording of themselves playing scales, excerpts, and students through video auditions. �Being in an honor band requires you to be a dedicated and disciplined player,� said Nicole Martindale,

sophomore. �You must always practice to make your audition the best it can be.� Students challenged themselves to work hard practicing their instruments to have the opportunity to be in an honor band, and to have the pride of being in a band with musicians who hold the same capability as they do. �I wanted to take part in honor bands because I get to meet the best musicians in the state of Nebraska,� said Kaitlin Jensen, senior. �By taking part in honor band it takes you out of your comfort zone and makes you a better player in the long run.� The honor band students devoted themselves to the bands knowing that they had the opportunity to play with the best musicians around Nebraska. �I want to be in honor bands because it challenges me as an individual,� said Trey Switzer, junior. �Not only are the parts hard for the music, but it allows you to get better. I want to become the best musician I can be. Honor bands also look very

good on records for college, you also meet new people and have new experiences.� The musicians had a goal to be in the bands to challenge themselves to be the best musicians that they could be by practicing hard to be able to perform. �I enjoy challenging myself all the time, and I want to be the best musician that I can, so I challenge myself to make honor bands and perform in them,� said Jacob Mann, sophomore. Students enjoyed participating in the bands to better their skills with their instruments. �I believe honor bands are a great experience,� said Kayla Martin, freshman. �They teach me many different things, push me musically, and they are really fun. I get to meet new people from all over the state who enjoy music as much as I do. It's just an experience you'll never forget.�-Megan Monismith

6MARCHING BAND SONGS

Freshmen Freshmen Freshmen

Varsity Varsity Varsity

"I'm a Beliver" "All Star" "Hallelujah"

"Movement 1" "Movement 2" "Movement 3"

Marching through the streets of Gretna, the marching band praraded through downtown Gretna during the Gretna Days parade on Saturday morning, July 18th. They played the songs "Sousa" and the "Fight Song". All photos by Megan Monismith

6 PIECES TO A BAND UNIFORM

JACKET BANDANA GAUNTLETS

GLOVES OVERALLS DRILL MASTERS

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