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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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Speaker of the House is ousted in unprecedented move

FINN WALL, News Editor October 5, 2023

The House of Representatives voted 216 to 210 this past Tuesday to remove Representative Kevin McCarthy of California from the speakership, leaving the chamber without a leader and kicking off a move into...

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After decades of MJROTC, GHS transitions to Navy program

FINN WALL, News Editor October 3, 2023

MJROTC has been one of GHS’ most important programs over the years - but after decades as a Marines program the school will transition from the Marines to the Navy. This change comes as the result...

The official logo for the Indigenous Film Festival.

Gloucester celebrates Indigenous Film Festival

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief October 3, 2023

As part of the Gloucester 400+ festivities, Gloucester will hold a week-long Indigenous Film Festival to celebrate the indigenous peoples that have inhabited Cape Ann for centuries. The decision to...

Students participating in the GHS Cultural Celebration earlier this year.

Racial Equity and Advocacy Club welcomes new members

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief October 2, 2023

Looking to get involved in the GHS community? The Racial Equity and Advocacy Club may be just the place for you!  The Racial Equity and Advocacy Club is an organization for those interested in acknowledging...

The Sawyer Free Library before its upcoming renovation.

Sawyer Free Library hosts groundbreaking celebration

ASHLEE SCOLA, Staff Writer September 28, 2023

Mark your calendars, as this Friday, September 29, The Sawyer Free Library will commence its groundbreaking celebration following the highly anticipated historic renovation, modernization, and expansion...

Math teacher Kelly O'Dea settles in to her new classroom at GHS

Math department welcomes Kelly O’Dea

SOPHIA MONTELLO, Staff Writer September 28, 2023

Starting out at any new school can be weird even for new teachers, especially when you used to attend as a student.  Coming full circle may be an odd experience, but GHS Alum and new math teacher Kelly...

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Writers strike comes to a close

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief September 26, 2023

After 146 straight days of striking, The Writers Guild of America has reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). This landmark deal includes most...

Gender Equity in STEM Club looking for new members

Gender Equity in STEM Club looking for new members

SANTANA FARIA, Staff Writer September 21, 2023

Now that you’ve become acclimated to the world of GHS, are you looking for an exciting activity to further your interests? Well look no further than the Gender Equity in STEM Club! This club incorporates...

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