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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...

Student parking switched for back to school

Student parking switched for back to school

DANIELLE DENMAN, Staff Writer September 6, 2019

Due to space and security issues, students accustomed to parking by the football field will need to change their morning routines.  Students are now expected to park in what was formerly known as the...

GHS welcomes new students and families Tuesday night

GHS welcomes new students and families Tuesday night

MILA BARRY, Staff Writer, Editor August 25, 2019

Its that time of year again!   With the first day of school approaching, new students should mark this date on their calendars.  New Student Orientation and Chromebook Distribution Night is this Tuesday,...

(from left) Cynthia Carney,  Rachel Rex, Andrea Tarantino, and Charmaine Champagne, pose for a photo

Mrs. Tarantino is revved up for retirement

MILA BARRY, Staff Writer June 14, 2019

With retirement in sight, history teacher Andrea Tarantino is looking forward to a change of pace. But unlike most retirees, she's not looking to slow things down.  After 26 years at GHS, she plans to...

Unidentified student whose face is obscured by a hat

Hats off to the hat policy

WILLA BROSNIHAN, Staff Writer, Editor June 12, 2019

After consulting with law enforcement and legal council, administration will uphold the rule that prohibits hats and headgear in school. The rule was reconsidered after prompting from Gloucester High School...

Señora Willson and her Spanish II students

Señora Willson is ready for a new adventure

DANIELLE DENMAN, Staff Writer, Editor June 6, 2019

Who can tell a story, teach you Spanish, and crochet an afghan all at the same time? ¡Sorpresa! ¡Es la Señora Wilson! After 21 years of teaching Spanish at GHS, Susan Willson is retiring this June....

Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken and Chief Advisory Officer James Destino met with students Danielle Denman, Lauren Alves, Kennedy Rounds, Madison Kolterjahn at student government day.

Students shadow city officials for student government day

DANIELLE DENMAN, Staff Writer, Editor May 30, 2019

Tuesday, May 28th, a group of GHS students shadowed local government officials as a part of Student Government Day, where they were able to learn about many of the obstacles and budgeting tasks that members...

Richard "Gunner" Muth will be retiring this year after leading JROTC for twenty-three years

Gunner Muth leaves twenty-three year legacy as JROTC leader

DANIELLE DENMAN, Staff Writer, Editor May 20, 2019

Gloucester High School’s own Richard Muth, known to everyone as Gunner, is retiring after teaching JROTC classes for 23 years. Muth has had a long and extensive career in the Marines and JROTC programs....

Health center to host luncheon for senior class

Health center to host luncheon for senior class

DANIELLE DENMAN, Staff Writer, Editor May 15, 2019

Thursday, May 16, the Health Center will be hosting a free luncheon for the senior class during both lunch blocks. The event is catered, and will be held in Flo Johnson’s room 3307, but first seniors...

CAD student launches the boat he designed and printed using Solidworks technology.

3D printing floats CAD’s boat

WILLA BROSNIHAN, STAFF WRITER May 14, 2019

This Tuesday Kathy Lane’s Computer Aided Design students tested out 3D printed boats that they had designed themselves. The class floated their boats off Dunfudgin Public Boat Ramp behind Gloucester...

Delaney Benchoff performed well at this year's DECA competition placing in the top 18 in her category

Benchoff delivers best DECA performance in 22 years

JESSE ALEXANDER, Staff Writer May 3, 2019

At this year's 2019 DECA International Career Development Conference, Senior and DECA President, Delaney Benchoff represented Gloucester High School and Massachusetts in the Financial Consulting Event....

Some confiscated hats in Mr. Kobs' office

Students petition to amend hat rule

DANIELLE DENMAN, Staff Writer May 2, 2019

Recently, Sophomore John Van Ness has been petitioning students in hopes of lifting the current no-hat rule for GHS students. Van Ness has more than 180 signatures. His goal is to collect 500 signatures...

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