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Kaleb Joseph to speak at GHS

Kaleb Joseph to speak at GHS

JESSICA HARVEY, Staff Writer March 6, 2025

On Tuesday, March 11th, Gloucester High School is hosting a Resource Fair, where Spring sport athletes will hear from speaker Kaleb Joseph. All students and parents are encouraged to attend.  The event...

Official City of Gloucester Emblem

Gloucester invites community input on city policy

LEXI THOMAS, Staff Writer March 6, 2025

America's oldest seaport, the City of Gloucester, is known throughout the world as an authentic, working waterfront community, a place of spectacular natural beauty, and home to a diverse population of...

The cast of "Descendants" rehearsing for the show.

O’Maley Middle School presents “Descendants”

ISLA BLACK, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

Tonight, the O'Maley Academy’s Drama Program brings their production of the popular Disney Channel Original Movie, Descendants, to the stage. Since September, the cast and crew of 6th, 7th and 8th grade...

Tropical Pitcher Plant

Your next houseplant: Pitcher Plants

HARRISON MCKEEN, Contributor February 27, 2025

Do you, like many other people, possess a green thumb? Do you also happen to have an issue pertaining to pests, especially those of the bug variety? If you answered yes to both of these questions, you...

Digital Art via Canva

Ciao, World Language Week!

MEADOW ANDERSON, LEXI THOMAS, and RUBY MCELHENNY February 24, 2025

When you walk through the first floor of Gloucester High School this week, take a look up. Decorating the once plain ceiling tiles are colorful streamers and world language flags, marking the revival of...

Digital art by Mylee Towne

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 30, 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...

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