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(from left) Aurelia Harrison, April Smith, Willow Barry, Thea Cunningham, and Alycia Hogan-Lopez pose for a picture.

GHS juniors place in top 25 percent of M3 Math Challenge

CLARA DEL VECCHIO, News Editor April 28, 2023

On March 6th, 5 GHS juniors competed in the Math Modeling (M3) Challenge, a math competition held yearly by MathLabs. Thea Cunningham, Willow Barry, Aurelia Harrison, Alycia Hogan-Lopez, and April Smith...

Youth Advisory Council holds Clothing Drive

Youth Advisory Council holds Clothing Drive

CLARA DEL VECCHIO, News Editor April 22, 2023

Are extra clothes cluttering up your closet? Are you looking for an easy way to start spring cleaning while feeling good about yourself at the same time? Look no further! The GHS Youth Advisory Council,...

(From Left) Amber Gaumnitz, Catherine Sargent, Autumn Buhl, and Kyia Karvelas hold signs at the Take Back the Night March on Thursday night.

Take Back the Night March raises awareness of assault and abuse

MASON GAUMNITZ, Staff Writer April 14, 2023

On Thursday, the annual Take Back the Night march took place, followed by a gathering in Gloucester’s Younity Center. The event was organized by a local group of activists, therapists, and volunteers...

Evelyn Porters pencil sketch of the newly discovered trapdoor spider  species, the Euoplos Dignitas.

New species of spider discovered in Central Queensland, Australia

EVELYN PORTER, Staff Writer April 13, 2023

Earlier this year, a group of museum workers made a shocking discovery - an unidentified species of spider was found in the Queensland Museum’s collection in Australia. Upon realizing it was undescribed,...

Perry goes Puritan

Perry goes Puritan

SOFIA ORLANDO, Multimedia Editor April 1, 2023

Last week, English teacher Mrs. Cynthia Perry shared shocking news to the GHS community: next school year Perry will not be returning to her classroom here at GHS. Instead, she will be teaching at her...

(from left) MTA President Max Page, GAEP President Monica Madruga, GTA President Rachel Rex, MTA Vice President Deb McCarthy, Malden Educators Association President Deb Gesualdo, Brookline Educators Union President Jessica Wender-Shubow show their support for Gloucesters ESPs at a rally on Monday.

Teachers show support for Gloucester’s ESPs

SOFIA ORLANDO, Multimedia Editor March 28, 2023

On March 27, Gloucester teachers, and supporters from schools across the North Shore, came to rally with GHS’s Educational Paraprofessionals. At the event, members of The Gloucester Teachers Association...

NHS class of 2023 secretary, Eliana Cracchiolo, leads new inductees in the NHS pledge.

NHS inducts 62 members

CLARA DEL VECCHIO, News Editor March 24, 2023

Last night, 62 students at Gloucester High School were inducted into the National Honor Society. Vice President of the NHS class of 2022-2023, Camilla Wilkins-Bowens, gave the annual report, and revealed...

GHS Health Center wants your feedback

GHS Health Center wants your feedback

SHEILA MEDRANO, Staff Writer March 22, 2023

The Health Center staff is encouraging everyone who has ever been in their care to take the survey linked below so they can get some feedback. They also want your opinion if you have never been to the...

from left: Jessica Harvey, Isla Black, Veila Wrinn pose with Blacks award at DECA state competiton.

GHS freshman Isla Black advances to DECA Nationals

ANNIKA NYBORG, Staff Writer March 16, 2023

Gloucester High School DECA attended DECA's State Development Career and Development Conference last week. Freshman Isla Black placed second in the FCE, Financial Consulting Event, and has advanced to...

Photographers Aidan Kull and Vanessa Torres at the Through the Students Lense exhibit featuring the work of Gloucester High School Students

GHS students featured in Marblehead Arts Association exhibit

ARI PRIEST, Staff Writer March 16, 2023

“Through The Student's Lens” is an art exhibit being featured at the Marblehead Arts Association. The exhibition is focused on how seven student photographers from five local North Shore High Schools...

Power of Play returns after 3 year hiatus

“Power of Play” returns after 3 year hiatus

SOFIA ORLANDO, Multimedia Editor March 13, 2023

Looking for a fun way to spend the day?  On Sunday, March 26, Gloucester High School will be hosting Gloucester Education Foundation’s “Power of Play,” a free event for families and children...

Jazz for a Cure Fundraiser on March 10th

Jazz for a Cure Fundraiser on March 10th

CLARA DEL VECCHIO, News Editor March 9, 2023

On Friday, local bands will be performing in the GHS auditorium at 7pm, along with student singers to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  “The goal is to start a tradition of...

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