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Speak up by shutting up

Speak up by shutting up

EMILY PALK, Staff Writer April 1, 2019

Do you want to send a message and advocate for LGBT+ equality? If so, staying silent might be your best bet. On April 12th, the student-led GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network) LGBT+...

Locations vulnerable to flooding surround GHS

Students to speak on sea level rise in Gloucester

JESSE ALEXANDER, Staff Writer March 14, 2019

On Friday, March 22nd, Gloucester High School students will hold presentations on the potential effects of rising sea levels on Gloucester. Students from the Ecology and Environmental Science classes...

Opinion: Slow Down policy misses the mark

Opinion: Slow Down policy misses the mark

ALEXANDER OAKS, Editor in Chief December 13, 2018

In 2015, the Gloucester Police Department adopted the Angel Program in order to change their approach to dealing with addiction. Prior to the change, those dealing with opioid addiction were faced with...

ROTC cadets stand in formation

JROTC wins big at Pennsylvania meet

ZAILA DORT, Contributor December 12, 2018

This past Saturday, GHS’s Marine Corps JROTC Drill and Rifle Team went to Reading, Pennsylvania for a JROTC meet. There were drill teams, shooting teams, and PT teams present, all competing for trophies...

Slow Down policy takes effect today

“Slow Down” policy takes effect today

ALEXANDER OAKS, Editor in Chief December 6, 2018

In response to increased vaping and vandalism in the bathrooms, Gloucester High School will implement a “Slow Down” policy which will take effect on Friday, December 7th. Only one student will...

The masterminds behind the  “GHS Staff portrayed by Spongebob” video.

Video parody of GHS staff has more than 3000 views

WILLA BROSNIHAN, Staff Writer November 16, 2018

This past week, a video titled “GHS Staff portrayed by SpongeBob” took the school by storm. The video, made by Gloucester High School students Caleb Perry, Marisa Orlando, Owen Bryan, and Frank Ciolino,...

Tickled pink: GHS holds annual breast cancer research fundraiser

Tickled pink: GHS holds annual breast cancer research fundraiser

KAYLA PENNIMPEDE, Contributor October 27, 2018

On Friday, GHS students and staff who participated in the 'Think Pink' fundraiser gathered in the field house for the annual tradition of taking a group picture arranged in a ribbon shape. The fundraiser...

Austin Monell speaking at the GEF celebration

Gloucester Education Foundation celebrates community support

ELINOR KETELHOHN, Staff Writer October 22, 2018

On Friday, October 19th, the Gloucester Education Foundation held its Annual Celebration, with the purpose of reporting the progress of school programs and expressing gratitude for the community's support....

Semi-formal attendees required to take school-provided transportation

Semi-formal attendees required to take school-provided transportation

ALEXANDER OAKS, Editor in Chief October 19, 2018

On Monday, November 5th, the Class of 2019 and their guests will celebrate Semi-formal, an annual dance for the senior class held every Fall.  However, there is one major difference this year. Students...

3D Art and Design students experiment with sculpture

New sculpture class molds young artists

WILLA BROSNIHAN, Staff Writer October 9, 2018

This year, students have an opportunity to experiment with sculpture as  Gloucester High School introduces a 3D Art and Design class. Students in 3D Art and Design will learn about sculpture and art...

Docksiders set to perform at Topsfield Fair

Docksiders set to perform at Topsfield Fair

MADISON LAING, Staff Writer, Arts and Culture Editor October 4, 2018

Looking for something to do this Columbus Day weekend? The GHS jazz band, the Docksiders, will be performing this coming Saturday at the Topsfield Fair. Their performance will be at 2:00 PM and be approximately...

Increased class size a concern for some students

Increased class size a concern for some students

CAROLINE MUNIZ, Staff Writer September 20, 2018

This year classes are noticeably larger for the general education population at GHS. With fewer teachers, and fewer class options, college prep. and honors level classes are running with up to 30 students...

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