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High School musical cast members getting ready to rehearse the finale

High School Musical is what you’ve been looking for

CLARA DEL VECCHIO and MADISON KOLTERJAHN May 17, 2021

Get ready, Gloucester. the Gloucester High Theatre Program is bringing the East High spirit to Gloucester High in this year’s spring musical movie.  For the first time, GHS drama will produce a full...

Book club with Ella Grossi

Book club with Ella Grossi

ELLA GROSSI, Staff Writer May 14, 2021

Welcome again to this month’s book club! This month will be featuring fantasy, fiction, and historical fiction. These are this month’s hot picks: Siege and Storm As promised, I have continued...

Book Club with Ella Grossi

Book Club with Ella Grossi

ELLA GROSSI, Staff Writer April 8, 2021

Welcome back to March book club! This month I focused heavily on female authors to celebrate Women’s History Month. This selection I have cultivated historical non-fiction, historical fantasy, and fantasy...

The cast of High School Musical Jr. poses for photo.

GHS Drama to stage High School Musical Jr. in May

CLARA DEL VECCHIO, Staff Writer March 25, 2021

This year, the GHS drama club will be performing High School Musical Jr. The production has drastically changed due to COVID-19 restrictions. People will not be attending the performance, but instead will...

Book Club with Ella Grossi

Book Club with Ella Grossi

ELLA GROSSI, Staff Writer March 5, 2021

Welcome back to the monthly book club with Ella Grossi! For this month’s selection, I wanted the focus to be around Black History Month. In doing so, I read books written by Black authors that spoke...

Adding shredded cheddar cheese to your scrambled eggs will enhance your breakfast experience

Unique and simple ways to spice up your breakfast

ANDREW COELHO, Staff Writer March 5, 2021

As I’m sure most of you know, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Everyday we wake up and eat breakfast, the meal that fuels our bodies’ and gives us enough energy to be able to function...

Drama club produces virtual show "The Radio Play Disaster"

Drama club produces virtual show “The Radio Play Disaster”

MILA BARRY, Editor-in-chief February 12, 2021

The Gloucester High Drama Club’s fall show is now available to stream.  Called  "The Radio Play Disaster"  this comedic masterpiece depicts the directorial misadventure of Harlan Bean, a writer...

Book Club with Ella Grossi

Book Club with Ella Grossi

ELLA GROSSI, Staff Writer January 28, 2021

Growing up, I wasn’t one for new year’s resolutions but this year I believed that I could try keeping one. My new year resolution is to read at least 1 book a month, this month I read 4. Each month...

Five ways for self improvement in 2021

Five ways for self improvement in 2021

ANDREW COELHO, Staff Writer January 22, 2021

We can all agree that 2020 was a rough year and during lockdown many of us struggled with self improvement as we were all stuck inside our houses. Luckily, I was once in that position and I can help you...

A jolly sight to see in Danvers, Massachusetts.

Covid friendly holiday fun

EMILY GOSSOM, Staff Writer December 23, 2020

Christmas break is only a few days away, but this year it’s going to look different. While in the midst of a global pandemic, a majority of the holiday festivities have been deemed unsafe. The Santa...

Best picks for Halloween movie night

Best picks for Halloween movie night

EMILY GOSSOM and ELLA GROSSI October 30, 2020

With Halloween quickly creeping up, many teens are trying to make plans for the holiday. Due to the setback with Covid-19, teens have to find safe ways to celebrate. Watching movies can be a fun and inclusive...

Gloucester encourages safe Halloween

Gloucester encourages safe Halloween

CHARLIE GROLEAU, Staff Writer October 27, 2020

Due to Covid-19 pandemic, the city of Gloucester has recently issued safer plans, and recommendations to let the fall holiday continue. Gloucester officials encourage residents to participate in trick-...

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