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The significance of Leap Day

ASHLEE SCOLA, Staff Writer February 29, 2024

Once every four years, the world is graced with an extra day on its calendar– February 29th, also known as Leap Day. This seemingly ordinary addition holds significance, not just for adjusting our calendars...

Artist Ava Orlandos depiction of multiple Lenten symbols.

A brief history of Lent

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief February 15, 2024

In lieu of Usher’s halftime performance and Travis Kelce’s temper tantrum, this year’s Superbowl presented the public with yet another year of less than logical ads. From the ever-present Ford F1-50...

Canva creation by Julia Warde.

Local Love: Where to shop for Valentine’s Gifts in Gloucester

ASHLEE SCOLA, Staff Writer February 13, 2024

It’s Valen-time to start looking for gifts for your loved ones, and what better way to shop than local?  Gloucester is home to several diverse small businesses who are ready to help with all your holiday...

Madame Finacey smiles for the camera.

Oh mon Dieu, cats everywhere!

SANTANA FARIA, Staff Writer January 12, 2024

When wandering the language hallway of GHS, there’s a classroom that’s sure to catch the eye of any passerby. With cat posters plastering the walls, plush cats hanging from the ceiling, cat magnets,...

Malia Andrews performing a singing prescreen for her college auditions

How I survived musical theater college auditions (and how you can too)

MALIA ANDREWS, Contributor December 6, 2023

What do you think of when someone brings up the college application process? You probably think of essays and transcripts, supplementals and recommendation letters that you have to collect. And some applications...

Aidan Woods works on the trophies he designed for the regatta.

Aidan Woods applies engineering skills to create art

FINNEGAN LEVER, Staff Writer November 3, 2023

To commemorate the 400 year anniversary of Gloucester, the sailing team held a boat race event, also known as a regatta.  Aidan Woods, a member of the sailing team took it upon himself to design and hand-build...

GHS graduate Olivia Hogan-Lopez is studying environmental science engineering and public policy at Harvard.

GHS graduate spotlights: Olivia Hogan-Lopez

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief October 30, 2023

Meet Olivia. Olivia Hogan-Lopez graduated from GHS in the class of 2022, armed with an impressive array of achievements under her belt and full of passion for human rights and STEM. Olivia was accepted...

GHS graduate Haley Weed is studying environmental science at the University of Vermont.

GHS graduate spotlight: Haley Weed

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief October 19, 2023

Meet Haley. Haley Weed graduated GHS in the class of 2022, where the science labs and art rooms of high school led her to pursue science and art at the college level. Haley was accepted into The University...

Jack Patten (center) is studying mechanical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

GHS graduate spotlight: Jack Patten

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief October 6, 2023

Meet Jack. Jack Patten graduated GHS in the class of 2022, where he knew 2 things for certain—one, that he was passionate about STEM, and two, that he loved sports. Jack was accepted into Worcester Polytechnic...

GHS graduate Emily Corrao is studying broadcast journalism and criminal justice t Suffolk University.

GHS graduate spotlight: Emily Corrao

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief October 1, 2023

Meet Emily. Emily Corrao graduated from GHS in the class of 2022, faced with a daunting task—which of her passions should she pursue? Emily was accepted into Suffolk University, a private research university...

Chemistry teacher Katy Venter smiles for the camera.

Mrs. Venter finds her place at GHS

Finnegan Lever, Staff Writer September 27, 2023

Staff and students have welcomed new chemistry teacher Katy Venter to Gloucester High School. Venter began her career as a medicinal chemist, working in a lab at Bristol Myers Squibb. She then transitioned...

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