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Principal James Cook stands in the hallway of GHS
Principal Cook to step down and return to teaching
Digital Art
GHS launches Wellness Coach Mentorship Program
Mrs. Abegg in the classroom she has been teaching in for 17 years.
Mrs. Abegg to retire after a rewarding career
The official poster for the 16th annual pizza taste-off.
Interact club to host pizza taste-off
Coach Gap Saputo led the tennis team in a trash pickup Wednesday in hopes of beautifying Gloucester High School.
From tennis rackets to trash bags
Cousins Monica and Jennyfer C., who are from Guatemala, mostly speak in Q'eqchi', an indigenous language that predates the Spanish colonization of Central America.
Breaking Barriers: An ancient language in a new land
Multilingual student Melany Cristobal blends memories of Guatemala, a passion for art, and her own version of the American dream in her crochet business.
Breaking Barriers: Made by Melany
Two people sitting on a bench in Stage Fort park looking out on Gloucester Harbor.
Mr. Pleuler’s hidden talent
When students join the STEM club, they are presented with many opportunities to explore various science fields.
The Gender Equity in STEM Club: Why it matters
Franklin dreams of opening a restaurant one day that would bring his home culture to Gloucester.
Breaking Barriers: Franklin’s Dream
Natasha DePaula and Meadow Anderson chase after a ground ball in the Fishermen's game against Swampscott.
Girls lacrosse drops game to Big Blue
Hope Castellucci set the record for the girls’ 5K at the Weston Twilight Invitational.
Hope Castellucci sets 5k record at Weston Twilight Invitational
Skye Berry runs downfield during the game in pursuit of the goal.
Girls’ lacrosse wins first game of the season against Saugus
Emma Carrapichosa and Jaylen Severino are this week's Student Athletes of the Week.
Student Athletes of the Week
Sophia Ferrara runs downfield towards the net while being challenged by a defender.
Fishermen lax drops to Masconomet
Digital art depicts the effects of over-consumption on our planet.
Why we should consume less
100 Days of Trump: How has the country been changed?
A colorful display of fresh vegetables at Renninger's Flea and Farmer's Market in Melbourne, Florida.
Nutrition education should be prioritized in schools
Tipping the scale to fun
Tipping the scale to fun
Digital art by Ruby McElhenny illustrating the struggle students face when they are victims of bullying.
Schools should step up and address bullying
Official poster for the Gloucester Student Arts Festival, sponsored by GEF.
Celebrate creativity with GEF Student Arts Festival!
The official poster for this year's annual "Jazz for a Cure" event.
Jazz for a Cure: Gloucester musicians take the stage to fight cancer
Cast of "James and the Giant Peach" performing their finale number at dress rehearsal.
GHS Musical “James and the Giant Peach” opens Thursday
The official emblem of the City of Gloucester.
Gloucester hosts Earth Day recycling drive
GHS history teacher Phil Cook referees an Intramural Volleyball match
Average Joe’s win 2025 Intramural Volleyball Tournament
Educators march to City Hall for a rally on November 14th.
Teacher strike in pictures
Golden
Golden
Painting
Painting
Ghostboy and Boots
Ghostboy and Boots
Desperate times, desperate measures
Desperate times, desperate measures

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Rayanne Menery Sammataro smiling for the camera.

Teacher Feature: Rayanne Menery Sammataro

EMILY CORRAO, Staff Writer • January 28, 2022

Ms. Menery Sammataro is an Italian teacher at Gloucester High School. She oversees the student council, The National Honors Society, and is the advisor for the senior class. Many people know Ms. Menery...

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