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Contract negotiations begin for GTA and School Committee

Contract negotiations begin for GTA and School Committee

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief March 12, 2024

On March 11, the Gloucester Teachers Association began their contract negotiations with the School Committee, and educators from across the district and North Shore rallied to show their support. This...

From left to right: Luke McElhenny, JP Barry, Cole Ciolino, Jeferson doCarmo, Jessica Harvey, Santana Faria, Isla Black, Lexi Thomas, Sofia Crivello, Hannah Sherlock, Bella Murawski, Tolulola Olubanjo, Kiera OBrien, Ruby McElhenny and Julian Nixon.

Gloucester DECA wins big at state competition

SANTANA FARIA, Staff Writer March 11, 2024

On Thursday, 15 members of the DECA club at GHS competed in SCDC, the state competition located in Boston. From Gloucester, sophomore Isla Black and junior Lexi Thomas both won their individual events...

OMaley to offer internship for high schoolers

O’Maley to offer internship for high schoolers

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief February 29, 2024

In support of O’Maley Academy After-school Programs, O’Maley Innovation Middle School is looking to hire 10-12 interns as Peer Mentors.  O’Maley Academy is a local grant-funded program that holds...

Artist Cyan Clements illustrates the balance between school budgets and education.

Tensions rise between Gloucester Educators and Superintendent

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief February 16, 2024

On February 14, the Gloucester Teachers Association and the Gloucester Association of Educational Paraprofessionals released a statement in response to an email sent by Superintendent Ben Lummis regarding...

A snapshot from Aurelia Harrisons time at the Young Writers Workshop at Simons Rock.

A guide to summer programs for high schoolers

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief February 16, 2024

The task of building your college resume and figuring out what your interests are is daunting for any high school student. Many colleges expect applicants to apply under a certain major or to a certain...

YAC poses with the atrium decorations before Valentines Day

YAC celebrates Valentine’s Day with atrium decorations

LEXI THOMAS, Staff Writer February 14, 2024

The GHS Health Center's Youth Advisory Council wished GHS a Happy Valentine's Day by displaying red, white, and pink hearts in the Atrium that listed the names of 814 GHS students. Over the past few...

Art by Sophia Montello.

Jazz showcase to play at Shalin Liu

FiNNEGAN LEVER, Staff Writer February 14, 2024

On Thursday, February 15, a jazz workshop presented by Rockport Music will be showcasing their talents and musicality at the Shalin Liu Performance Center.  The jazz workshop is part of the jazz outreach...

Massachusetts DECA chapters stand on the statehouse staircase.

GHS DECA visits the statehouse

SANTANA FARIA, Staff Writer February 14, 2024

On Monday, members of Gloucester’s DECA club participated in DECA Day on the Hill, an annual event in which different chapters from around Massachusetts visit the statehouse in Boston. To kick off...

Promotional poster for Gloucester So Schweeeet! sale.

Gloucester local businesses offer Valentine’s Day sales

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief February 9, 2024

Looking for a special way to show your loved ones you care this Valentine’s Day? Look no further than Gloucesters local businesses who are providing super sweet sales. On Saturday, February 10th,...

Architectural prediction of what the 2025 Sawyer Free Library is to look like.

Sawyer Free Library hosts beam signing ceremony

SANTANA FARIA, Staff Writer January 29, 2024

Within Gloucester, the aim to recognize the city’s rich history is apparent in the numerous memorials and statues scattered throughout the community. This week, residents have the opportunity to include...

DECA students pose at District Competition

Gloucester DECA heads to State Competition

LEXI THOMAS, Staff Writer January 24, 2024

Last week, the GHS chapter of Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) took to Endicott College for the District 6 DECA District Competition. Over 40 people competed in the Individual and Team categories,...

GHS Guidance Department hosts “Wellness Week”

GHS Guidance Department hosts “Wellness Week”

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief January 9, 2024

Looking for a fun way to destress during midterms?  Next week, the GHS Guidance Department will be hosting a series of wellness activities to give students a chance to relax and have fun during the...

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