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Mr. Basile flashes his famous smile for the camera.

Arrivederci buona fortuna, Signor Basile

SOFIA ORLANDO, Multimedia Editor May 30, 2023

When walking through the language hall, students are bound to see many things: colorful flags, friends, their favorite class or even their favorite teacher. But, what students look forward to most,  is...

Cyan Clements depicts a bass guitar engraved on a headstone.

“The Smiths” bassist Andy Rourke dies at 59

AURELIA HARRISON, Features and Opinions Editor May 24, 2023

Andy Rourke, bassist for The Smiths, has passed away at age 59 of pancreatic cancer. He died May 19th, at a hospital in New York. Regarded as the unsung genius of the band, Rourke’s incredible creativity...

Students witness the raising of the flag to honor Juneteenth.

Juneteenth flag raised at GHS

CLARA DEL VECCHIO, News Editor May 19, 2023

This Friday, May 19th, a flag was raised at Gloucester High School to honor the Juneteenth holiday. The flag being raised in May instead of in June is due to the fact that school will be out for the actual...

Gloucester High School Racial Equity Club hosts Cultural Celebration Day

Gloucester High School Racial Equity Club hosts Cultural Celebration Day

SHEILA MEDRANO, Staff Writer May 16, 2023

With the school year ending the Racial Equity team wanted to provide a place for students to feel welcome and have fun celebrating their roots together, one last time.  As part of the Cultural Celebration...

GHS staff holds second "Bocce for Bud" fundraiser for Maciel family

GHS staff holds second “Bocce for Bud” fundraiser for Maciel family

SOFIA ORLANDO, Multimedia Editor May 12, 2023

On May 18th, a Fundraiser for GHS teacher Mr. Maciel will be held in order to raise funds to support his family. Maciel, who has taught at GHS for 4 years works in the auto department and has had intermittent...

Tiger's Nest, a monastery high in the mountains of Bhutan, is pictured.

Bhutan: the most interesting country you’ve never heard of

FINN WALL, Staff Writer May 12, 2023

In 2023, much of the world is on a similar trajectory: economies opening, wide-scale capitalism, and movement towards a more globalized world system. Particularly from our perspective as Americans, it...

Vocational students were gifted safety footwear from the BRUNT FOOTWEAR COMPANY

GHS CVTE program receives work boots, will showcase student portfolios Thursday

BEN CARPENTER, Arts and Culture Editor May 11, 2023

This week, the GHS vocational program is hosting two special events. On Wednesday, many vocational students will be receiving work boots donated by BRUNT Workwear, and on Thursday, a showcase is planned...

Senior showcase will open Arts Festival this year, featuring work from seniors who have excelled in art classes at GHS.

Art showcase features works from GHS senior artists

ANNIKA NYBORG, Staff Writer May 10, 2023

On Saturday the 13th, the Senior Showcase artwork will be on display at Movement Arts Gloucester Massachusetts (MAGMA), as part of the Spring Arts Festival.  Seniors who have excelled in the various art...

The Gloucester Student Arts Festival returns

The Gloucester Student Arts Festival returns

AURELIA HARRISON, Features and Opinions Editor May 10, 2023

After a 3-year hiatus, the Gloucester Student Arts Festival will make its grand return on Saturday, May 13th, and thanks to the efforts of The Gloucester Education Foundation, it’s better than ever. Since...

GHS students receive Seal of Biliteracy

GHS students receive Seal of Biliteracy

CLARA DEL VECCHIO, News Editor May 5, 2023

On Thursday, April 6th, students from GHS engaged in a test to determine if they are literate in their chosen language, the Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy Exam. Recently, the results came back. Students...

Emma Allen and Maddie Wheeler pose with their Awesome Gloucester grant winnings.

Racial Equity Team awarded grant Awesome Gloucester

AURELIA HARRISON, Features and Opinion Editor May 1, 2023

The GHS Racial Equity Team, represented by seniors Emma Allen and Maddie Wheeler, has received a 1000 dollar grant from Awesome Gloucester. Allen and Wheeler teamed up with GHS teacher Ms. D’Antonio...

(from left) Aurelia Harrison, April Smith, Willow Barry, Thea Cunningham, and Alycia Hogan-Lopez pose for a picture.

GHS juniors place in top 25 percent of M3 Math Challenge

CLARA DEL VECCHIO, News Editor April 28, 2023

On March 6th, 5 GHS juniors competed in the Math Modeling (M3) Challenge, a math competition held yearly by MathLabs. Thea Cunningham, Willow Barry, Aurelia Harrison, Alycia Hogan-Lopez, and April Smith...

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