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Undeterred by warnings, kids continue to vape

Undeterred by warnings, kids continue to vape

MILA BARRY, Staff Writer, Editor December 6, 2019

In the last few years, vaping, or e-cigarette usage, has come to the forefront of national conversation.  From students to educators and administrators, its an unavoidable issue that can be challenging...

The new schedule works on a 21 day rotation with an added homeroom block every three days.

New schedule gets mixed reviews

CAMERON MUNIZ, Staff Writer December 5, 2019

This year GHS is running a new schedule, and it is getting mixed reviews.  The new schedule introduces a 34-minute homeroom, every three days, on a 21-day rotation. Confused? So are the students.  Instead...

An elementary school boy in Puerto Vallarta expresses his joy after receiving his new book.

Hogan-Lopez to deliver school supplies to elementary students

SAM GROLEAU, Staff Writer November 25, 2019

Books, pencils, crayons, and markers are the staples of an elementary school classroom. But for some students in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, these items are considered luxuries. Many teachers at these schools...

The latest on the impeachment hearings

The latest on the impeachment hearings

BROOKE CLEARY, Staff Writer November 19, 2019

House Democrats are entering the second week of their impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Democrats are looking to prove that Trump offered Ukraine military assistance and an Oval Office meeting...

Portraits of Cape Ann Immigrants exhibit opens at Sawyer Free Library

“Portraits of Cape Ann Immigrants” exhibit opens at Sawyer Free Library

DANIELLE DENMAN, Staff Writer, Editor November 18, 2019

The 14th of November marked the opening of the Sawyer Free Library’s photographic collaboration with the Wellspring House. The exhibit titled "Portraits of Cape Ann Immigrants" features the stories,...

Students and staff pose in the shape of a pink ribbon to show support for cancer survivors.

La Camiseta Rosada strikes again

CAMERON MUNIZ and MILA BARRY November 1, 2019

On Friday, students and staff gathered into the gymnasium for the annual breast cancer awareness, “Think Pink” fundraiser.  World language teachers, Carol Finacey and Rayanne Menery, sell pink...

SAGA hosts free bowling night this weekend

SAGA hosts free bowling night this weekend

SKYE JACKSON, Staff Writer November 1, 2019

Gloucester High School's SAGA is holding their third SAGA Night, and everyone is invited! This SAGA Night is held at Cape Ann Lanes on November 3rd, from 5-7 P.M. There will be two games of free bowling,...

GHS student Olivia Hogan-Lopez (center) met today at GHS with Marge Schernig and June Michaels, members of the League of Women Voters of Cape Ann.

Gun Forum planned for December

DANIELLE DENMAN, Staff Writer, editor October 31, 2019

The League of Women Voters was at Gloucester High School today with meet with interested students and plan for the unusual Gun Forum to be held in December.  The Forum is to be an open discussion with...

The front circle at East Gloucester Elementary School.  The school building was constructed in 1948 making it 71 years old.  Construction of the new school will be at Mattos field, rather than the orginal location.

School committee approves plan for new elementary school

MILA BARRY, Staff Writer, Editor October 30, 2019

The Gloucester School Committee has finalized plans for the construction of a new elementary school at Mattos Field.  The project marks a new era for district, as it involves the combination East Gloucester...

Backyard Growers will build new gardens at GHS

Backyard Growers will build new gardens at GHS

SAM GROLEAU, Staff Writer October 30, 2019

This month, Backyard Growers hosted one of their most successful fundraisers to date- The Great Gloucester Grow Down.  It was held at the Short & Main restaurant, where 125 supporters showed to...

The new-blood School Committee candidates: in their own words

The new-blood School Committee candidates: in their own words

WILLA BROSNIHAN, Staff Writer, Editor October 28, 2019

Gloucester’s school committee elections take place on Tuesday, November 5th, and this year, three new candidates are entering the race: Ida Shaker, Samantha Verga Watson, and Laura Wiessen. Here are...

(from left) Mila Barry (flute), Sophia Hogan-Lopez (alto sax), Martina Gallo (piano), Olivia Hogan-Lopez (trombone), Asha Egmont (trombone), Brooke Cleary (drums), True Sayes (bass guitar), Daniel Puglisi (trumpet), Ivan Demarjian (tenor sax). Not pictured: Tessa Bushfield (vocalist)

Youth music group Polyphony on the Groove to perform in Italy this summer

BROOKE CLEARY, Staff Writer October 23, 2019

Polyphony on the Groove, a Cape Ann based music group of Gloucester High School students playing funk, jazz, NOLA, and ska, is preparing to travel to a two week music camp in Italy this summer. Polyphony,...

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