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The student news site of Gloucester High School in Gloucester, MA

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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...

Digital art by Mylee Towne

Creative costume ideas for Halloween

JESSICA HARVEY, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

As Halloween approaches, the streets are set to transform into a parade of creativity and imagination. Every year, Halloween costumes reflect pop culture trends and showcase individuals' self-expression....

NAHS Students paint outside during Wednesday's field trip.

NAHS artists paint “en Plein air” at GHS

ISLA BLACK, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

Those traveling on the canal last Wednesday likely saw a group of GHS students painting outside. The students, members of the National Honors Art Society, were given this opportunity to learn about and...

Racial Equity & Advocacy Club open to all

Racial Equity & Advocacy Club open to all

GRACE CASTELLUCCI, Staff Writer September 30, 2024

Students who are interested in promoting inclusivity at Gloucester High School, are encouraged to join The Racial Equity and Advocacy Club.  The Racial Equity and Advocacy Club was started to highlight...

Scenes from Graduation 2024

LEXI THOMAS, Staff Writer June 12, 2024

Official Cape Ann Museum Flyer

Free activities offered at the Cape Ann Museum

LEXI THOMAS, Staff Writer June 10, 2024

Between June and September of 2024, the Cape Ann Museum is offering free kids activities at both the Downtown Campus on Pleasant Street and the CAM Green on Popular Street. CAM Downtown Campus The...

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