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How to celebrate Thanksgiving safely

ANNIKA NYBORG, Staff Writer November 19, 2020

The year 2020 has been a long and difficult time for everyone around the nation and the world. Although COVID-19 cases are spiking across the country, many families still hope to get together to celebrate...

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Thanksgiving food drive kicks off holiday season

EMILY GOSSOM, Staff Writer November 6, 2020

Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrating what you are thankful for and appreciating what you have. While some may be enjoying a feast of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy, there are those in need...

Warren Waugh, presents $50,000 to Gloucester Education Foundation, to fund a second Automotive shop teacher.

Waugh presents $50,000 to GHS auto shop

ELISE AMARAL and CLARA DEL VECCHIO November 5, 2020

Last week, Warren Waugh, owner of Lyon-Waugh Auto Group, presented a check for $50,000 to the GHS Automotive Shop to help fund an additional auto shop teacher. This is the second of three payments to the...

Gen Z set to shift political paradigms

Gen Z set to shift political paradigms

OWEN HARDY, Staff Writer, Editor October 30, 2020

When studying voting patterns, particularly those of Gen Z, it becomes evident that young voters have the potential to completely change the shape of the Conservative Party. This could be proven further...

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris win mock election

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris win mock election

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer October 26, 2020

GHS elected Joe Biden and Kamala Harris at the mock election organized by the Social Studies department last week. On the ballot, students voted for presidential candidates, state officials, and state...

College fairs to be held online

College fairs to be held online

CLARA DEL VECCHIO, Staff Writer October 22, 2020

Now is the time of the year when juniors would be attending college fairs, but due to COVID-19, the fairs have been moved online. Nonetheless, there are still options for students who want to participate...

Understanding the ballot questions

Understanding the ballot questions

Gillnetter Staff October 20, 2020

Students can view a sample ballot on their homeroom Google Classroom, and read the full texts of the questions by clicking here.  Question 1: Motor Vehicle Mechanical Data Question One determines...

Gloucester responds to COVID-19 surge with free testing

Gloucester responds to COVID-19 surge with free testing

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer October 14, 2020

Due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases the City of Gloucester, along with  the Massachusetts Department of Public Health is offering a free testing program tomorrow and Friday at Stage Fort Park.  “Gloucester’s...

Gloucester High reports two cases of COVID-19

Gloucester High reports two cases of COVID-19

OWEN HARDY, Staff Writer, Editor October 13, 2020

Yesterday, students and staff were notified via email that two members of the GHS community have tested positive for COVID-19.   Those who were in “close contact” with someone who tested positive...

A throwback to days gone by. (from left) Owen Hardy, Mila Barry, Kelsey Lowthers, Mackenzie Campbell  as first year student council members.

Student council elections go virtual

MILA BARRY, Editor-in-chief October 8, 2020

For students interested in participating in Student Council, the virtual election process is beginning this week! Requirements to run are similar to past years, but adjustments have been made to make the...

Gloucester teachers want evidence on building safety

Gloucester teachers want evidence on building safety

MILA BARRY, Editor-in-chief October 7, 2020

Since August, the Gloucester Teachers Association has been asking for evidence that school buildings are safe enough to operate during a pandemic.  In a letter to Superintendent Lummis, and the Gloucester...

Teens working in a pandemic face challenges

Teens working in a pandemic face challenges

BAILEY SAPUTO and ELLA GROSSI October 7, 2020

Since the invention of the part time job, teenagers have been working in the service industry. However, in the time of Covid, these jobs have become more stressful because of the increased risk and responsibility.  As...

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