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Gloucester DECA destroys districts

Gloucester DECA destroys districts

DAKOTA OLIVEIRA, Staff Writer January 14, 2022

Gloucester DECA made some big changes this year, such as passing the advisor torch to new advisor Christine Simmons with full confidence that she would lead Gloucester to victory. Another big change has...

An underclassmens guide to midterms

An underclassmen’s guide to midterms

ELISE AMARAL, Arts and Culture Editor January 14, 2022

It’s the first midterm in almost two years, and for some, the immediate thought is panic. No need to panic! In fact, it is best to approach mid-year assessments with a calm demeanor.  Since many students...

Students raise funds for Dignity Matters

Students raise funds for Dignity Matters

ELISE AMARAL, Staff Writer January 6, 2022

Collaborating on a school project, students in Mr. Francis’s Global Issues class were asked to find and fund a charity or nonprofit organization of the group's choice. One of the three groups decided...

Active COVID-19 cases reach triple digits for Gloucester Public Schools

Active COVID-19 cases reach triple digits for Gloucester Public Schools

EMILY CORRAO, Staff Writer January 5, 2022

Students returned from holiday break amidst a surge in COVID-19 this week. With nearly 25 percent of students and staff absent the past few days, GHS is experiencing the difficulties of pandemic high school...

New year, new city administration 

New year, new city administration 

SOFIA ORLANDO, Staff Writer January 5, 2022

After a big win on election day, Greg Verga was inaugurated as the 60th mayor of Gloucester, along with members of the school committee and city council. Elected officials and 25 socially distanced...

COVID-19 cases rise in Gloucester Public Schools

COVID-19 cases rise in Gloucester Public Schools

EMILY CORRAO, Staff Writer December 20, 2021

Since November, nurses’ offices have been filled, families are being called, and students have been missing school for long periods of time due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in Gloucester Public Schools.  As...

GHS responds to nationwide threat; increases police presence

GHS responds to nationwide threat; increases police presence

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer December 17, 2021

Yet another Tik Tok challenge has disrupted schools across the country this week. Vague, but worrisome threats made online regarding attacks on schools on December 17th were made on the social media platform,...

Junior Kyia Karvelas at lunch with green bandanas to give away and a poster for students.

Mental health ambassadors launch green bandana campaign

ELISE AMARAL, Staff Writer December 16, 2021

Students who roam the halls of GHS, may wonder why so many people have green bandanas tied to their backpacks. The green bandanas are a part of a new campaign created by the GHS Mental Health Ambassadors. The...

Gender Equity Group unveiled at GHS

Gender Equity Group unveiled at GHS

CLARA DEL VECCHIO, Staff Writer December 10, 2021

Many students, both male and female, have faced obstacles in school regarding their gender. Whether it is not being taken seriously or being excluded,  some people reported feeling less than their classmates...

Linn Parisi welcomes guests to the Gloucester 400 event at the Blue Collar Cafe

Gloucester celebrates 400 days till 400 years

SOFIA ORLANDO, Staff Writer December 6, 2021

After a one year hiatus, Gloucester 400 continued its mission to educate the people of Gloucester on their historic city with its recent event “400 Days ‘til 400 years.”  This event marks 400 days...

DECA students take the ultimate power trip

DECA students take the ultimate power trip

DAKOTA OLIVEIRA, Staff Writer November 29, 2021

Gloucester High Students in the Distributive Education Clubs of America, or better known as DECA, went to Boston for the annual Ultimate DECA Power Trip from November 19th to the 21st.  Nearly 1,400...

School Committee and GTA disagree on teacher raises

School Committee and GTA disagree on teacher raises

EMILY CORRAO, Staff Writer November 23, 2021

You may have seen GHS teachers dressed in black, wearing one percent pins, and leaving school together at their contractual time of 2:12 p.m. yesterday.   According to the Gloucester Teachers Association,...

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