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The much anticipated novel Go Set A Watchman by Harper Lee was published July 14th, 2015

Killing “Mockingbird” ?

CAROLINE ENOS, Staff Writer September 10, 2015

I will always hold “To Kill a Mockingbird” above any other literary work. Harper Lee’s phenomenal descriptions and use of symbolism is unmatchable. However, that is the problem. Lee never wanted...

Junior Karina Keenan pitches against Burlington in their playoff game

Softball loses in quarterfinals

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer June 10, 2015

Following Gloucester Softball’s win against North Reading, the team lost to Burlington in the quarterfinals of the Northeast Conference state tournament. The game against North Reading went into extra...

Expo art by Rachel Nearis

Safier cuts teachers at the high school

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer May 6, 2015

School Superintendent Richard Safier cut seven staff positions at Gloucester High School this week, in a move that shocked teachers, and students. Safier cut one teacher each from the English, Science,...

Electrical students training for solar panel installation

Solar panel training begins in Electrical Shop

JENNA TAORMINA and KATELYN MOORE April 30, 2015

Gloucester High School’s electrical program has kicked off a training program in solar energy. Dave Lawless, an instructor trained in using solar energy from Kennebec Valley Community College, came to...

Mr. Shaun Goulart teaches one of his final classes at Gloucester High School

Goodbye Mr. Goulart?

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer April 1, 2015

Have you heard of the movie being filmed in Cape Ann with big actors such as Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler, and Casey Affleck? Well, along with these big stars,  local ninth grade history teacher,...

Trophy case shattered during first lunch

Breaking news… get it?

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer January 29, 2015

The trophy case in the main hall was shattered during first lunch today. "It was just an accident," stated GHS Principal Erik Anderson. "A student bumped into it with his backpack, it wasn't a fight." Though...

GHS wrestling team showcases the new mats

Wrestling team shows big reversal

CAMERON REEVE and CORRYN ULRICH January 13, 2015

The Gloucester High School wrestling team has made big changes since last winters' season which didn’t go the way Coach Matt Swanson expected. “We’re the real thing this year,” said Swanson. Last...

Midterm survival guide

Midterm survival guide

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer January 7, 2015

Everyone knows that tests can be tough, so it's easy to get stressed out when you have seven mid-year exams in the span of three days. As exams near, the only thing on everybody’s mind is study, study,...

Hannah LeClerc, Emma Knowlton and Brianna Sutherland donated at the blood drive

Blood drive reminds us all to “B positive”

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer December 18, 2014

The annual blood drive at Gloucester High School went off without a hitch, with a total of more than 60 students and faculty members donating. The blood donated is used to study diseases and be stored...

GHS librarian Samantha Whitney (left) with GHS volunteers, Dr. David Weinberger, and Dr. Richard Safier attended the event

Gloucester libraries look to the future

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer November 25, 2014

Last week, the Gloucester Education Foundation, along with Superintendent Safier, library officials and the public, got together to discuss how advanced technology will impact the future of education and...

(From left) Josh Flynn, Jesse Muniz, Genna Healey, Madison Smith, Mikayla Healy and Hayden Cushing rehearse for their upcoming performance of Chemical Imbalance: A Jekyl and Hyde Play

Chemical Imbalance opens this weekend

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer November 20, 2014

Chemical Imbalance: A Jekyll and Hyde play will hit the GHS stage this weekend. The play, a comedic version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, features GHS sophomore Josh Flynn as both characters. Chemical...

Freshman Marisa Enes maneuvers the ball around a Weston player in Fridays game

Promising field hockey season comes to a close

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer November 3, 2014

After a tough loss against Weston on Friday, Gloucester High School’s field hockey team is officially out of the State Tournament. The game ended with a score of 4-0.  Though the field hockey team...

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