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Jane Herrmann addresses the crowd during her valedictorian speech.

Herrmann expresses appreciation and gratitude in commencement address

JANE HERRMANN, Contributor June 11, 2025

Good afternoon family, friends, faculty, and, most importantly, my fellow graduates. My name is Jane Herrmann, and it is a privilege to stand before you as the Valedictorian of the Class of 2025. I must...

The Cape Ann Pride Coalition strives to spread hope among LGBTQ+ individuals despite persecution from federal policies.

Hope amidst hate

RUBY MCELHENNY, Features Editor June 10, 2025

The colors were bright and defiant against the dark blue sky as the pride flag was raised at Gloucester City Hall on May 30th.  LGBTQ+ individuals and allies gathered around to celebrate the flag raising,...

Noble No-Hits Crusaders to punch ticket to Elite 8

Noble No-Hits Crusaders to punch ticket to Elite 8

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor June 7, 2025

When the lights are brightest, Abby Noble shines the most. The freshman ace just had her 11th game with 10+ strikeouts — ironically, it was a game where she fanned 11 batters. It wasn’t even her...

Digital art depicts Guatemalan student Alejandro Arreaga's passion for soccer, and for helping others.

Breaking Barriers: Alejandro’s Goal

RUBY MCELHENNY, Features Editor June 3, 2025

The hot Central American sun beats down on a grassy field in the village of Tikal Futura, Guatemala. Clouds of dust form in the air, kicked up by six eight-year-old boys running after a dirty white ball....

Abby Noble had six shutout innings on the mound in the Fishermen's 5-3 win over Medfield.

Fourth-inning rally catapults Fishermen to Sweet 16

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor June 3, 2025

It's one and done in the state tournament; that's the message head coach Bryan Aiello has repeated tirelessly to his team this past week. The Fishermen have been through hard games before and often failed...

Brayden Francis lifts Nolan Aiello in celebration after scoring the winning run in the tenth inning.

Fishermen baseball slips past North Middlesex in ten innings

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor June 3, 2025

Come state tournament time, it's anyone's ball game. The pressure builds with every pitch, and sometimes the smallest moments carry the biggest weight. What looks like a routine play can suddenly decide...

The GHS Softball and Baseball teams pose together in a pre-playoff photoshoot. They both host the Round of 32 to open the tournament. - Used with Permission of Dawn Enos and GHS Fishermen Athletics

GHS Softball and Baseball prepare for historic playoffs

ALEENA BROWN and COLE MOSLEY-WYNN June 1, 2025

The GHS Softball and Baseball teams are slated to begin the 2-week journey to the Division 3 State Championship this Sunday. Seeded at #8 and #10 respectively, the NEC Champions will begin the State Tournament...

Olivia Madruga went 4-for-4 in the Fishermen's 7-0 victory over Saugus.

Madruga leads Gloucester in shutout victory over Saugus

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor May 14, 2025

Amid a messy week of rain delays and rescheduled matchups, Gloucester's 3-game week was whittled down to a single opponent: the Saugus Sachems. In their previous NEC matchup, the Sachems took an early...

Members of "Kicked Off The Bus" after performing for the residents of Oceanside Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Kicked Off The Bus set to release debut CD and headline at The Cut

ISLA BLACK, Staff Writer May 14, 2025

Gloucester’s own teen rock sensation, Kicked Off The Bus, is making waves this summer with the release of their debut CD and a headlining performance at The Cut, one of the city’s premier live music...

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