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An open letter to someone with depression

An open letter to someone with depression

GIANNA CABRAL, Staff Writer, Arts and Culture Editor October 11, 2017

Dear whoever is listening, Depression is not something people want to talk about. It's a topic that tends to be avoided, even though it's an important conversation to have. Before you stop reading this,...

There is a whole salad and a slice of pizza in there.

Facing food waste

BRANDON SMITH and JESSE ALEXANDER October 10, 2017

How often do you throw away uneaten food that you receive from school lunches? If you do not know the answer already, think about this: the amount of food waste generated in the U.S. has increased by...

Opinion: Acceptance is music to our ears

Opinion: Acceptance is music to our ears

GIANNA CABRAL, Staff Writer, Arts and Culture Editor October 5, 2017

I think it’s safe to say that everyone has listened to music in their lifetime. Music has made people feel something at one time or another, allowing us to make connections with other people and make...

Clean up day volunteers take a break to pose for a photo

GHS gets fall makeover at annual clean-up day

SARAH WHITMORE, Staff Writer October 4, 2017

The trees around GHS campus have begun to change colors from green to bright yellow, auburn, and fiery red.  And as the season changes, the time has come for a fall makeover. Yesterday, student representatives...

This Drain smART painting in Salem was twice the size until half of it was paved over recently

GHS teen artists can help keep our oceans clean

DANIELLE DENMAN, Staff Writer September 26, 2017

The Gloucester Clean City Commission needs local artists to help out with its recent project that pairs art with environmental awareness. It is very common for art around Gloucester to compliment our unique...

Boys soccer off to a promising start

Boys soccer off to a promising start

JOE KIBANGO, Staff Writer September 25, 2017

With a record of 3-2, the Gloucester boys soccer team is looking to improve their record and get on a winning run early in the season. GHS’s home opener was against Marblehead at home, and the Magicians...

A throwback to days gone by. (from left) Owen Hardy, Mila Barry, Kelsey Lowthers, Mackenzie Campbell  as first year student council members.

Class of 2021 elects new Student Council

DELANEY BENCHOFF, Staff Writer September 25, 2017

Out with the old, and in with the new. Just as the Class of 2017 has moved on to college, the Class of 2021 is moving into High School. Since Freshman year is important for class fundraising, a strong...

Detention: Its not just on Wednesdays anymore

Detention: It’s not just on Wednesdays anymore

MARISA ORLANDO, Staff Writer September 18, 2017

This year detention will be held Monday through Thursday afternoons instead of only one day a week as it has been in past years.   “We did it so students don’t have to serve just one day after...

Fall in love with these fun activities

Fall in love with these fun activities

DANIELLE DENMAN, Staff Writer September 11, 2017

Anyone who knows Gloucester knows there are a surplus of things to do for local teens and families throughout the summer season. But what about some fun for the fall? Here are a few examples of fall favorites,...

Mrs. Papows poses by the Dr. Seuss mural she and her sister painted on her classroom wall.

Child study teacher Albina Papows leaves a long legacy

MARIA KOTOB, Staff Writer, Editor June 15, 2017

After 34 years of teaching  the child study program at Gloucester High School, the beloved Albina Papows is retiring this year.  Her complete dedication to the program, and to her students, is apparent...

Machine shop teacher Mr. Verga retires after successful career

Machine shop teacher Mr. Verga retires after successful career

ALEXANDER OAKS, Staff Writer June 14, 2017

Eleven years ago, Mr. Tony Verga took the job of the machine shop teacher at Gloucester High School, at the request of then-principal Dr. Sullivan. “I wasn’t planning to stay long, but over time...

Graduation 2017

Graduation 2017

RACHEL VINCENT, Staff Writer June 12, 2017

Another year has come and gone, as well as another senior class. On Sunday, the graduation for the Class of 2017 was held at the New Balance Field at Newell Stadium. “They’re a very spirited class,”...

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