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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...

Ceremony takes place outside of automotive building,

GHS Vocational Department celebrates students with T-shirts

FINN WALL, News Editor December 21, 2023

This past Tuesday, the GHS Vocational Department made a big step towards building a greater community for the entire shop, a culmination of months of work, donations, planning and hopes for the program. The...

Handmade ornament display in the showcase window at Present Gloucester.

Pop into Present for locally sourced gifts

SANTANA FARIA, Staff Writer December 15, 2023

As society dives head-first into the holidays, many fall victim to the complexity of gift giving, and the stress that comes with it. But fear not, as the local pop-up shop, Present, has the solution to...

STEM students admire this Green Sea Turtle at the top tank in the New England Aquarium

STEM Club’s aquarium trip goes swimmingly

SANTANA FARIA, Staff Writer December 14, 2023

For GHS’ Gender Equity in STEM Club, opportunity is much more than a 5-syllable word. On Wednesday, members demonstrated this, as they were given the chance to visit the New England Aquarium in Boston.  Those...

Ashlee Scola poses with Officer Scola in front of the whiteboard

Scola Scribbles: what’s that whiteboard?

ASHLEE SCOLA, Staff Writer December 13, 2023

Have you walked through the front doors of GHS lately, and been bombarded with questions and blinded by tallies? Maybe some guy in a police officer’s uniform has asked you what your favorite scary movie...

Gloucester 400+ to host storytelling event

Gloucester 400+ to host storytelling event

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief December 12, 2023

On Tuesday, December 19, the Gloucester 400+ will be hosting the “Oh, Starry Night!” event to commemorate the Gloucester 400 Stories Project.  The event will be held at the Maritime Gloucester...

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1623 Studios hosts TV production workshops

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief December 4, 2023

This week, 1623 Studios will be hosting a hands-on workshop for high school students who are interested in learning about TV production, and how to work with filming equipment. The workshop is available...

GHS music department holds Fall Coffeehouse

GHS music department holds Fall Coffeehouse

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief November 28, 2023

This Thursday, the GHS music program will put on their annual Fall Coffeehouse, on November 30th at 7pm.  Held in the cafeteria, the event is free for the public to attend. A $4.00 donation is suggested...

The Harlem Wizards come to GHS this weekend

The Harlem Wizards come to GHS this weekend

SANTANA FARIA, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

Although Sundays are dedicated to football, there are times when it’s acceptable to shed your jersey and break away from the confines of the couch. This Sunday marks such an exception, as GHS will be...

Art by Sophia Montello

GHS hosts blood drive amid national shortage

SANTANA FARIA, Staff Writer November 6, 2023

As of last month, the American Red Cross announced a national blood shortage, with supplies dropping roughly twenty-five percent since August. The lack of blood in storage is partially due to the numerous...

Lawn signs from the campaigns of Mary-Ellen Rose and Gregory Verga

A conversation with the mayoral candidates

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief November 2, 2023

Get those ballots ready! This year, Gloucester will be holding its mayoral election, where eligible voters of all ages will get to exercise their voting rights and help elect the next mayor.  This...

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