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Holiday Concert Poster

GHS music department presents holiday concert

LEXI THOMAS, Staff Writer December 19, 2023

This Thursday, the Gloucester High School  Jazz Band, Chorus, and Concert band will take to the GHS stage to perform their annual Holiday Concert for family, friends, and the Gloucester Community. The...

Artist Ava Orlando depicts author Sofia Orlando alongside multiple Rankin/Bass characters.

Ranking Rankin…and Bass

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief December 18, 2023

It’s that festive time of year again, when stockings are hung by the chimney with care and when cookies are left out for the jolly old fellow we call Santa Claus. However, Christmas isn’t just about...

Elizabeth Gentile anticipates a pass during last Saturday’s game against Newburyport.

Girls Hockey makes The Magicians disappear in 6-1

ALEENA BROWN and ELLIANA PARSONS December 15, 2023

The Marblehead Magicians failed to squish the fish during Thursday’s game, where the Fishermen swam by them with a 6-1 win. Keagan Jewell and Ari Scola scored 2 goals each, while Ella Costa and Abby...

Joe Orlando plays the puck behind the net in last Saturdays game against Concord-Carlisle.

Boys Hockey with first win against Marblehead

ALEENA BROWN and WILL LINN December 15, 2023

Coming off the hockey team’s hard loss last Saturday, the boys pulled a trick out of their sleeve on the road with a 3-2 win against the Marblehead Magicians.  Charlie Terelak, Cade Cooper, and Colby...

Handmade ornament display in the showcase window at Present Gloucester.

Pop into Present for locally sourced gifts

SANTANA FARIA, Staff Writer December 15, 2023

As society dives head-first into the holidays, many fall victim to the complexity of gift giving, and the stress that comes with it. But fear not, as the local pop-up shop, Present, has the solution to...

Morgan Pennimpede takes down her opponent at last nights meet.

GHS Wrestling team stays undefeated with win against Reading

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Writer December 14, 2023

In the first meet of the 2023-2024 season, the GHS wrestling team swept the competition, winning against their 4 other opponents and winning the meet. In their second match, they continued their winning...

STEM students admire this Green Sea Turtle at the top tank in the New England Aquarium

STEM Club’s aquarium trip goes swimmingly

SANTANA FARIA, Staff Writer December 14, 2023

For GHS’ Gender Equity in STEM Club, opportunity is much more than a 5-syllable word. On Wednesday, members demonstrated this, as they were given the chance to visit the New England Aquarium in Boston.  Those...

Fall sports captains smile for the camera

GHS 2023 fall sports wrap-up

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Writer December 13, 2023

The beginning of the winter sports season is just days away. Nights spent in the cold of the hockey rink or the mornings inside the hot wrestling gym will be starting before we know it, but before we do,...

Ashlee Scola poses with Officer Scola in front of the whiteboard

Scola Scribbles: what’s that whiteboard?

ASHLEE SCOLA, Staff Writer December 13, 2023

Have you walked through the front doors of GHS lately, and been bombarded with questions and blinded by tallies? Maybe some guy in a police officer’s uniform has asked you what your favorite scary movie...

Art by Cyan Clements

Christmas gift ideas for your confusing dad

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief December 12, 2023

Christmas is coming, and many of us have a problem. You have a father, and you have no idea what to get him. Your siblings, your friends, and even your mom are easier targets. But what do you get for your...

Gloucester 400+ to host storytelling event

Gloucester 400+ to host storytelling event

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief December 12, 2023

On Tuesday, December 19, the Gloucester 400+ will be hosting the “Oh, Starry Night!” event to commemorate the Gloucester 400 Stories Project.  The event will be held at the Maritime Gloucester...

Julia Warde (left) fends off Newburyport player in this weekend’s game.

Girls hockey skates by Newburyport in 5-4 win

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Writer December 12, 2023

The GHS Girls Hockey team came out victorious in their home opener of the 2023-2024 season against the Newburyport Clippers this weekend with a final score of 5-4. Jenna Connelly scored 2 of Gloucester’s...

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