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Increased class size a concern for some students

Increased class size a concern for some students

CAROLINE MUNIZ, Staff Writer September 20, 2018

This year classes are noticeably larger for the general education population at GHS. With fewer teachers, and fewer class options, college prep. and honors level classes are running with up to 30 students...

OMaley hosting third annual Sustainability Fair later this month

O’Maley hosting third annual Sustainability Fair later this month

EMILY PALK, Staff Writer September 17, 2018

TownGreen2025, a company from GMT (Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation) will be hosting their third annual Sustainability Fair at O’Maley Innovation Middle School. It will be on Saturday, September 29th,...

Empty Chromebook cart in the library

New school year, new Chromebook policy at GHS

DANIELLE DENMAN, Editor September 13, 2018

This year, students who rely on classroom Chromebook cart back-ups may find limited resources due to policy changes designed to place more responsibility on students. GHS has sent all but one Chromebook...

Sign posted on LLC door barring students from entering during first lunch

Rule changes to Library Learning Commons limit student use

FISHER LEVASSEUR, Staff Writer, Photographer September 11, 2018

Whether you are averse to the hustle and bustle of the lunchroom, or enjoy the luxury of sitting in a comfortable chair, or just need to put the finishing touches on a homework assignment due during the...

Marc Smith (32) and Harrison Marshall (21) stop the Falcons from converting on an important 4th down conversion

Football team focusing little on field construction ahead of season opener

ALEXANDER OAKS, Editor in Chief September 6, 2018

Despite the space-consuming construction and heavy machinery present throughout the student parking lot and the field itself, GHS’s new athletic director Bryan Lafata says the field is playable. “The...

Students make paper cranes to bring awareness to gun violence

Orange Crane project honors victims of gun violence

DANIELLE DENMAN, Staff Writer May 23, 2018

Since the start of 2018, there have been 22 school shootings in the United States. To bring attention to this and the 37,000 lives lost every year to gun violence, Gloucester resident, writer and activist...

Students gather outside GHS Thursday morning due to equipment malfunction in the Vocational Wing

School cancelled due to smoke in Vocational Wing

GIANNA CABRAL, Staff Writer, Arts and Culture Editor May 17, 2018

As students and staff arrived to school this morning, they were greeted with crowds of people and fire trucks outside of Gloucester High. According to an email sent to parents from Superintendent Dr....

May 23rds GHS baseball alumni game will raise money for Will Bren, a four year old from Gloucester battling stage four Wilms cancer

GHS baseball alumni game to raise money for cancer patient

CAROLINE ENOS, Staff Writer, Editor May 16, 2018

Did you play GHS baseball in high school? Do you want the chance to play with your former teammates and other GHS baseball alumni while raising money for a good cause? If so, here’s your chance to revisit...

GHSs Drill Team at Nationals in Daytona, Florida

Gloucester High MCJROTC drills its way to 2nd place at Nationals

SAMANTHA GROSS, Staff Writer May 15, 2018

OOH RAH for the Gloucester High School MCJROTC for placing 2nd overall for Unarmed Drill at Nationals. This year, Gloucester made its comeback at nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida. The GHS Drill Team...

Oaks and Kotob set to speak again at upcoming symposium

Oaks and Kotob set to speak again at upcoming symposium

ALEXANDER OAKS, Editor, Staff Writer May 15, 2018

On Saturday, May 19th, “Finding Common Ground: a Symposium on American Culture, Gun Violence, and the Second Amendment” will be held at the Gloucester Meetinghouse, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The...

Distractology program educates student drivers

Distractology program educates student drivers

BRANDON SMITH, Staff Writer May 11, 2018

Everyday, distracted driving kills about 9 people and leaves more than 1,000 injured. To help protect yourself and others, make sure to take part in Distractology. Sponsored by the Arbella Insurance...

Patriots players Jason McCourty, Kyle Van Noy, and David Andrews came to support Devin McCourty and Duron Harmon at the panel discussion

Patriots players and law officers participate in juvenile justice panel discussion

GIANNA CABRAL and VIDRIANA CATANZARO May 2, 2018

On Wednesday April 25, members of the Players Coalition hosted a panel on juvenile justice for high school journalists at Walpole High School. Among attendees were New England Patriot players Duron...

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