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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,...

Walking club offers gym credits

Walking club offers gym credits

THOMAS ELLIOTT, Staff Writer October 23, 2019

Want to feel more energized during school? The walking club provides the fresh air and energy you need to get through the day. Health and Wellness coordinator Karen Hurst is looking for new members...

State Senate passes Student Opportunity Act

State Senate passes Student Opportunity Act

WILLA BROSNIHAN, Staff Writer, Editor October 15, 2019

The Massachusetts State Senate unanimously passed the Student Opportunity Act on October 3rd. The bill will next go to the House of Representatives for consideration. If made law, the bill would provide...

(from left) Asha Egmont, Isabella Giordano, and Haley Weed enjoy lunch in the Library Learning Commons

Library open for both lunches after aide position restored

SKYE JACKSON, Staff Writer October 10, 2019

Students who want to escape the chaos of the cafeteria are happy to learn the Library Learning Commons is once again open for the entire school day, and for both lunches. Last year, after the library...

Scott Trott with his teachers Geoff Kennedy, Jen Kennedy, Donna Tarr, Elizabeth Tarr, Jessica Kirk and Elizabeth Harney celebrate him becoming an Eagle Scout

Trott soars to the rank of Eagle Scout

DANIELLE DENMAN, Staff Writer, Editor October 9, 2019

Last month, after being a member of Boy Scouts for twelve years, GHS’s own Scott Trott rose to the rank of Eagle Scout.  Trott belongs to Troop Four in Beverly, Massachusetts.  Eagle Scouts are...

Students demand action at climate strike in Boston

Students demand action at climate strike in Boston

On Friday, September 20th of 2019, Boston participated in the Global Climate Strikes to demand reform regarding climate change.  Around 7,000 people were reported to be in attendance. The strike began...

GYLC invites students to their kick-off event this Wednesday night.

Gloucester Youth Leadership Council kick-off event

ELISE AMARAL, Staff Writer October 7, 2019

The Gloucester Youth Council is rebranding as the Gloucester Youth Leadership Council with new leadership and big plans. To recruit new members and promote awareness, the GYLC will hold a kick-off event...

Sophomores Jenna Smith and Sophia Costa work on a Vex 5 Clawbot in E block  Robotics class

Engineering a future for women in Robotics

BROOKE CLEARY and SAM GROLEAU September 26, 2019

When GHS introduced Robotics class in 2009, there were no female students enrolled. Ten years later, the gender gap is narrowing.    “Robotics started as a physics vocational class to get kids...

GHS launches Model G20 club

GHS launches Model G20 club

DANIELLE DENMAN, Staff Writer September 25, 2019

Are you interested in global politics, civic engagement, and developing leadership? If so, then check out the new Model G20 Club! The G20 (Group of 20) Club, is a simulation of the group of the nineteen...

These titles frequently appear on the most challenged, and banned lists each year.

GHS celebrates banned book week

AUTUMN-MARIE SILVA, Staff Writer September 24, 2019

This week GHS students are celebrating the freedom to read.   On Sunday, we marked the start of the 37th annual Banned Book Week, an annual event launched in 1982 as an opposition to banning books...

PACE program, an alternative to suspension, allows students to remain in school

PACE program designed to reduce suspensions and keep kids in school

CAMERON MUNIZ, Staff Writer September 23, 2019

Gloucester High School is introducing a new program as an alternative to  student suspensions. The Positive Alternative to Consequences in Education, or PACE, is a positive alternative to suspension...

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