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RASA Quartet returns to Rockport

RASA Quartet returns to Rockport

FINNEGAN LEVER, Staff Writer February 2, 2024

This Saturday, February 3, Rasa Quartet returns to Rockport after three years. Their remarkable 2021 performance at the Rockport Celtic festival has brought back audiences to come see them perform at Shalin...

Madame Finacey smiles for the camera.

Oh mon Dieu, cats everywhere!

SANTANA FARIA, Staff Writer January 12, 2024

When wandering the language hallway of GHS, there’s a classroom that’s sure to catch the eye of any passerby. With cat posters plastering the walls, plush cats hanging from the ceiling, cat magnets,...

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...

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...

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...

The Harlem Wizards come to GHS this weekend

The Harlem Wizards come to GHS this weekend

SANTANA FARIA, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

Although Sundays are dedicated to football, there are times when it’s acceptable to shed your jersey and break away from the confines of the couch. This Sunday marks such an exception, as GHS will be...

Kicked off the bus members Henry Goulart, David Berg, Brandon Blatchford, Sam Pallazolla, and Elliana Parsons

“Kicked off the Bus” hits the Gloucester music scene

SANTANA FARIA, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

Whether it’s Taylor Swift or Rihanna, every musical artist begins their career on a smaller scale. For the band “Kicked Off The Bus”, composed of Gloucester middle and high school students, their...

Domenic Paone and Leo Vitale cheer after a goal.

Boys Soccer Clips Down Newburyport in Second Round Win

ALEENA BROWN, Staff Writer November 9, 2023

Who are the real soccer GOATs, Argentina or Brazil? The correct answer to this question is the Gloucester boys soccer team, who held on tough for a big 1-0 win against the 15th seeded Newburyport Clippers.  The...

Art by Sophia Montello

GHS hosts blood drive amid national shortage

SANTANA FARIA, Staff Writer November 6, 2023

As of last month, the American Red Cross announced a national blood shortage, with supplies dropping roughly twenty-five percent since August. The lack of blood in storage is partially due to the numerous...

Aidan Woods works on the trophies he designed for the regatta.

Aidan Woods applies engineering skills to create art

FINNEGAN LEVER, Staff Writer November 3, 2023

To commemorate the 400 year anniversary of Gloucester, the sailing team held a boat race event, also known as a regatta.  Aidan Woods, a member of the sailing team took it upon himself to design and hand-build...

Digital art by Willow Barry depicts the barrage of misinformation social media users encounter.

People are relying on celebrities to form their political beliefs. Here’s why that’s a problem.

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief November 3, 2023

Presently, most Americans are aware of the conflict happening in Israel-Palestine. However, due to the complicated nature of the issue, many are unclear as to what’s going on, or who to side with, or...

(From Left) Benjaman Watts, Gino Tripoli, and Domenic Paone point at the camera after a Tripoli goal.

Playoff bracket set: boys soccer ranked 2nd

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Writer November 3, 2023

The results are in: GHS boys soccer is ranked 2nd in Division 3. The team continues to show Gloucester High School’s dominance in the sport of soccer in the NEC and their division. As they await their...

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