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How to survive midterms

COLE MOSLEY-WYNN, Staff Writer February 7, 2025

With midterms on the horizon, it’s time to buckle down and create a solid study plan. By using these strategies, you’ll be in a strong position to tackle your exams.  To start, you need to know...

Battle of the Bands Friday night

Battle of the Bands Friday night

ISLA BLACK, Staff Writer February 6, 2025

Are you ready to rock out GHS?  Come vote and cheer for your favorite local musicians as they compete in the Battle of the Bands fundraiser Friday night. The event will feature performances from six...

The Walking Club Interview with Mrs. Hurst 

The Walking Club Interview with Mrs. Hurst 

BENJAMIN SECHRIST, Staff Writer February 5, 2025

Looking for some fresh air, and exercise during the school day? Mrs. Karen Hurst of the health center is encouraging any interested GHS students to join the school walking club. During both lunches everyday,...

Graphic designed to promote the NHS clothing drive.

NHS calls on community for Clothing Drive

ISLA BLACK, Staff Writer January 27, 2025

Gloucester High School’s National Honors Society is asking for your help to put these unused clothes to good use. The NHS will be hosting a clothing drive in the atrium through February 28th.  According...

Students Natalie Sheedy, Cassidy Pontes, Lauren Sargent, Emily Tuck and Keith Kershaw participate in a lab during the trip.

Gender Equity in STEM Club takes on MIT

ISLA BLACK, Staff Writer January 14, 2025

On January 8th, the Gender Equity in STEM club at GHS had the opportunity to take a field trip to Cambridge, and explore the MIT Museum.  The club has been at GHS for 4 years, and their field trips...

Pencil drawing of the Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle, in court.

Menendez resentencing pushed back

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor December 4, 2024

Members of the Menendez family departed the Van Nuys courtroom Monday afternoon with heavy news; brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez’s resentencing hearing has been moved from December 11th to January 30th.  Who...

GHS kicks off Thanksgiving break with annual pep rally

GHS kicks off Thanksgiving break with annual pep rally

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor November 29, 2024

After Gloucester High School’s return to school this Monday, students flooded the gymnasium for their annual Thanksgiving pep rally on Wednesday. The pep rally opened with a routine led by the...

Seniors Olivia Testeverde and Ivana Ferrara take a selfie in front of the GHS Mental Health bulletin board.

GHS club promotes mental health awareness

GRACE CASTELLUCCI, Staff Writer November 26, 2024

Interested in advocating for the mental health of those around you?  The Mental Health Ambassadors club is welcoming new members. The club has thirty-six members but is always open and looking for...

GHS Drama Teacher Jessica Ruggles partakes in UGE rally on November 11th.

Fall play postponed due to educator strike

MYLEE TOWNE, Art Director November 20, 2024

As the educator strike continues, the Drama Club has received permission from Uproar theatrics to reschedule their performance of "Make 'Em Laugh" for December 12th, 13th and 14th, with uncertainty for...

Club picture during the Fall Leadership Conference at Bentley University.

Students attend DECA Fall Leadership Conference

ISLA BLACK, Staff Writer November 1, 2024

On October 22nd, members of the GHS DECA club traveled to Bentley University to attend the annual Fall State Leadership Conference. The 15 students were able to attend workshops, practice roleplays, and...

Pencil drawing by Aleena Brown

Menendez brothers’ chance for freedom

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor October 25, 2024

The Menendez brothers are one step closer to getting released from prison.  Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón announced his recommendation for the brothers' resentencing in a heavily delayed...

Digital art by Lexi Thomas

GHS will hold Mock Election on October 29th

ISLA BLACK, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

Gloucester High students will be participating in the school’s 3rd Mock Presidential Election, on October 29th. During the event, students will cast ballots which mirror that of the real thing. They...

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