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The staff of Willow Rest signed the petition to use reusable materials. Senior Katie Nugent informed the business of the reasons behind the ban.

Students support ban on plastics

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor May 12, 2017

Tired of feeling like a bystander when it comes to climate change? Think there’s nothing you can do? Think again. Rachel Rex’s senior Environmental Issues class is taking matters into its own hands...

Teachers rally at the rotary to support a fair contract

GTA draws support from Gloucester community

KATELYN MOORE and CAROLINE ENOS May 3, 2017

Still without a contract, the Gloucester Teachers Association rallied at Grant Circle last Friday afternoon to encourage the community to support continued negotiations with the school committee. “It...

The girls pose after their first win of the season.

Girls lacrosse beats Salem Witches

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor April 13, 2017

The girls lacrosse team took home its first win of the season, triumphantly beating the Salem Witches with a score of 13-7. This was the first conference win of the season, making the team 1-0 in the NEC. “We...

Last years girls lacrosse team

Girls lacrosse sprints into spring season

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor March 29, 2017

The GHS girls lacrosse team began its fourth consecutive season with its fourth different coach. Melanie Tobey took over as head varsity coach for the Fishermen with Brittany Devlin as the junior varsity...

The real dropout rate explained

The real dropout rate explained

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor March 17, 2017

Contrary to popular belief, Gloucester High School’s dropout rate did not double. In fact, the dropout rate has significantly decreased over a 10-year time span. GHS statistics have recently caught...

The swim team smiles for a photo after competing at the Cape Ann YMCA

Swim team dives into double victory

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor January 18, 2017

The GHS swim team brought home a senior night win against the Lynn English Bulldogs last Thursday, as well as a victory at Salem on Monday night. “This is the best season so far,” said senior Jonathan...

Gloucesters Owen Brown comes up for air during the meet on Tuesday

Swim team shows promise for upcoming season

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor December 14, 2016

The Fishermen swim team suffered an 89-79 loss to the Revere Patriots at their home opener on Tuesday. Despite the 10 point loss, Gloucester’s competitors came out strong, showing promise for the rest...

Workshop escalates student awareness of dating violence

Workshop escalates student awareness of dating violence

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor December 1, 2016

There’s nothing more terrifying than being alone. The One Love Foundation came to Gloucester High School this month to educate juniors and seniors about how to identify the signs of domestic escalation...

GHS students pose with Kiss 108 hosts after the competition.

GHS gets stuffed at Kiss 108 Turkey Toss

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor November 27, 2016

Last Wednesday, several GHS students attended Kiss 108’s annual Turkey Toss in hopes of watching frozen birds fly. On the day before Thanksgiving, schools from all over the Greater Boston Area trek to...

Corryn Ulrich poses with Shaggy and Scooby at the Mayors Halloween party

Mayor’s Halloween party a “graveyard smash”

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor October 31, 2016

City hall was turned into scare-tastic palace on Sunday thanks to the Mayor’s community-wide Halloween party extravaganza. GHS students, the fire department, and the police department provided a fun...

Interact club members make lobster rolls for the popular annual fundraiser

Interact gets cracking with annual fundraiser

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer October 21, 2016

Got lobster? The GHS Interact club does. The lobster roll fundraiser was underway on Friday as Interact club members toured through Gloucester and parts of the North Shore on Friday delivering handmade...

The Gillnetters Caroine Enos attempts to burn the calories of one M&M at the GHS Health Fair

Health fair promotes healthy living

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor September 30, 2016

The annual GHS Health Fair took place on Friday as dozens of community health organizations gathered in the field house to educate students on healthy living, decision making, and nutrition.   GHS...

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