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Tracking COVID-19

Tracking COVID-19

MILA BARRY, Editor-in-chief December 1, 2020

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Teachers and district reach tentative agreement

Teachers and district reach tentative agreement

MILA BARRY, Editor-in-chief November 23, 2020

After protracted negotiations, the School Committee and the Gloucester Teacher’s Association have settled on a tentative agreement to update the contract. Though the document itself expires next summer,...

Students stand masked and socially distanced as they accept their Sawyer Medal awards

Nineteen students receive Sawyer Medal awards

CAMERON MUNIZ, Staff Writer November 20, 2020

This week, 19 students were awarded the Sawyer Medal. Recipients of the Sawyer Medal must achieve one of the highest grade point averages in their class. Among the recipients are two seniors, two juniors,...

Senator Edward Markey (right) and Representative  Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez promoting The Green New Deal on Capitol Hill in February of 2019

The Green New Deal, explained

BAILEY SAPUTO, Staff Writer November 19, 2020

As the new President-elect Joe Biden intends to address the climate change crisis, he and his team have endorsed a plan which has been dubbed The Green New Deal.  The Green New Deal is a congressional...

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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...

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