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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...

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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...

GTA hosts community forum for Gloucester Public Schools

GTA hosts community forum for Gloucester Public Schools

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief October 30, 2023

 The Gloucester Teachers Association hosted a roundtable discussion, open to the public on Saturday to address the needs within the city’s school systems.  During the event, GTA Vice President Matthew...

GHS gets ready for Halloween Costume Contest

GHS gets ready for Halloween Costume Contest

October 27, 2023

The Positive School Culture Team is planning its 1st Halloween Costume Contest at GHS! "We are hoping to have the whole school participate in this fun and exciting day, geared to foster a sense of...

An image of the banner raised in honor of the indigenous land GHS is built on

Racial Equity club raises banner in honor of indigenous land

LEXI THOMAS, Staff Writer October 18, 2023

Last Wednesday, the Racial Equity and Advocacy club had a banner raising during homeroom, dedicating a space in Gloucester High School to recognize the indigenous land the school is built on.  The...

Get in the spooky spirit with Teen Fright Night

Get in the spooky spirit with Teen Fright Night

FINNEGAN LEVER October 17, 2023

This Friday October 20th, get into the Halloween spirit and join the CAM Teen Council for Teen Fright Night. Located in the auditorium of the Cape Ann Museum at 27 Pleasant Street, the CAM staff welcomes...

Town Green collaborative kicks off Climate Change Project

Town Green collaborative kicks off Climate Change Project

FINNEGAN LEVER, Staff Writer October 17, 2023

Cape Ann is getting an expansion of environmental awareness this year, as local non-profit organization TownGreen teams up with GHS Health Youth Advisory Council for a local Climate Change Impact project....

Lily Pregent (Left) and Keagan Jewell (Right) after the big win

Field Hockey with mighty win against Marblehead

ALEENA BROWN, Contributor October 12, 2023

The Gloucester Field Hockey team put a spell on the Marblehead Magicians on October 11th, with the big score of 9-0. Lily Pregent had a hat trick, with Anna Cinelli and Captain Abby Lowthers behind...

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