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New Gloucester High School principal, Dr. John Perella

John Perella takes the helm as Gloucester High School’s new principal

ISLA BLACK, News Editor September 12, 2025

Gloucester High School welcomes a new leader this fall as Dr. John Perella steps into his role as principal. With over a decade of experience in education and a strong, welcoming personality, Dr. Perella’s...

Mayor Greg Verga,  State Representative Ann Margerite Ferrante, Lt. Governnon Kim Driscoll, State Senator Bruce Tarr,  Sefatia Romeo Theken, Jenny Benedict,  and other officials gather at the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Turning the page on Gloucester’s story: Sawyer Free Library reopens to the public

GEORGIA OSIER, Staff Writer September 9, 2025

The Sawyer Free Library officially reopened its main building on Dale Avenue for the first time since starting construction in late 2022.  "This is a historic moment in Gloucester's story," Library...

Student performers pose in front of Gloucester Stage backdrop.

Gloucester Stage Company to present summer showcase

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor August 1, 2025

Tonight, the Gloucester Stage Company will present its Musical Theater Intensive Showcase at 6.  The showcase is a part of the company’s week long Youth Summer Camp, where for the past week, students...

Varsity Ice Hockey media day photo of Christopher Dailey.

Gloucester mourns the loss of GHS graduate Chris Dailey

LEXI THOMAS, Staff Writer July 9, 2025

Gloucester High School and the Gloucester community are mourning the tragic loss of recent graduate Christopher Joseph Dailey. A kind-hearted and involved member of the community, Dailey died on July 4th,...

Jane Herrmann addresses the crowd during her valedictorian speech.

Herrmann expresses appreciation and gratitude in commencement address

JANE HERRMANN, Contributor June 11, 2025

Good afternoon family, friends, faculty, and, most importantly, my fellow graduates. My name is Jane Herrmann, and it is a privilege to stand before you as the Valedictorian of the Class of 2025. I must...

An informational flyer about Wear Orange Awareness day.

Wear Orange Awareness Day

JESSICA HARVEY, Staff Writer June 5, 2025

On January 21, 2013, one million people gathered at the United States Capitol building for Barack Obama’s second inaugural parade. Fifteen-year-old Hadiya Pendleton was one of those one million people...

GHS students Julian Nixon, Aurelia Lord, Ava Coelho, Desiré Dimino, Sophia Ferrara at the Credit for Life Fair.

Juniors learn financial skills at annual Credit for Life fair

DELILAH DAVIS, Staff Writer May 27, 2025

On May 22nd,  fifty GHS juniors attended the Annual Credit for Life Fair, held by Institution for Savings and located at Salem State University. Students across the north shore were welcomed to attend...

Principal James Cook stands in the hallway of GHS

Principal Cook to step down and return to teaching

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor April 15, 2025

Last Friday, Gloucester High School principal James Cook announced that he will be stepping down at the end of this school year to return to the school’s English department.  Cook has worked in schools...

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GHS launches Wellness Coach Mentorship Program

KATY HAUTALA, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

GHS is introducing a new wellness class for the 2025-2026 school year. The course is called the Wellness Coach Mentorship Program, and is designed for students who are interested in psychology, childcare,...

Mrs. Abegg in the classroom she has been teaching in for 17 years.

Mrs. Abegg to retire after a rewarding career

DELILAH DAVIS, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

One of Gloucester high school’s most loved English teachers, Jane Abegg, has made the decision to retire at the end of the 2025 school year. She has been a member of the GHS staff for 24 years.  Abegg...

The official poster for the 16th annual pizza taste-off.

Interact club to host pizza taste-off

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor April 8, 2025

Are you looking for a fun way for you and your family to spend Wednesday evening? Do you enjoy competitive events where YOU are the judge? Well, look no further than the 16th annual Pizza Taste-Off at...

Coach Gap Saputo led the tennis team in a trash pickup Wednesday in hopes of beautifying Gloucester High School.

From tennis rackets to trash bags

RUBY MCELHENNY, Features Editor April 3, 2025

Alcohol cans, McDonalds bags, and discarded Dunkin’ coffee cups littered the Gloucester High parking lot. Vapes were wedged in between rocks, and the bright spring grass was covered with greasy takeout...

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