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The Volleyball team poses after their win. [Photo courtesy of GHS Volleyball]

Volleyball notches first program win in history

MEGHAN BUCKLEY, Staff Writer October 24, 2025

The Gloucester Fishermen volleyball team won its first match in program history this past Thursday against Salem Academy Charter School. Gloucester started off strong in the first set, winning 25-22. The...

Why GHS should have a homecoming dance

Why GHS should have a homecoming dance

GEORGIA OSIER, Staff Writer October 24, 2025

For most schools, homecoming is a week-long celebration, with the homecoming game, spirit week, and other events leading up to the final event: the homecoming dance. Typically, this is a night where everyone...

Members of the GHS drama club pose for a group photo on the first day of auditions. .

GHS theater comes alive with The Sound of Music 

MEGHAN BUCKLEY, Staff Writer October 23, 2025

Is a GHS musical your favorite thing?   This fall GHS Theater will present "The Sound of Music: Youth Edition."  The Sound of Music follows the story of Maria Rainer (Niava Friday), a spirited young...

Quarterback Camryn Rodolosi prepares to throw the ball up the field.

Fishermen back on track, down Saugus on Senior Night

GAVIN BREN, Sports Writer October 21, 2025

After a crushing loss in their last game in Swampscott, the Fishermen bounced back with a 33-8 win over the Saugus Sachems on senior night. After a 5-0 start, any team’s momentum would take a hit...

Jaylen Severino carries the ball with co-captain Thomas Cribbs as the lead blocker.

Fishermen stumble in Swampscott, lose 28-22

GAVIN BREN, Sports Writer October 16, 2025

For the first time this season, the Gloucester Fishermen was unable to capture a victory against a tough Swampscott team. The second week of Northeastern Conference play was quite eventful. Salem narrowly...

The tea on "Tea"

The tea on “Tea”

RUBY MCELHENNY, Features Editor October 15, 2025

On most internet platforms, a search for a given Gloucester High junior might bring up articles about the Varsity basketball team, community service, or photos of him and his family on vacation. On the...

Screenshot of the SmartPass application when opened: 3 bathrooms closed, and one open with 3 people in line.

New bathroom policies are not so “smart”

PHOEBE HONE, Staff Writer October 15, 2025

A few weeks ago, I was sitting in one of my classes, and, like one generally does during the day, had to use the bathroom. Instead of just raising my hand, asking if I could go, grabbing a pass, and leaving,...

Mini college fairs will be held outside the cafeteria twice a week through November

GHS redesigns college representative visits

ISLA BLACK, News Editor October 15, 2025

The Gloucester High School Counseling department has reimagined how students can explore college opportunities without leaving the building.  Throughout all of October and November, there will be multiple...

Digital art inspired by the album cover of The Life of a Showgirl

Has Taylor Swift lost her touch?

MYLEE TOWNE, Art Director October 10, 2025

Taylor Swift, praised for her poetic lyrics and original composition, may have released an album that is more criticized than it is loved. Her twelfth studio album, not including her four re-records, “The...

Jaylen Severino prepares for a run in a game earlier this season. The senior captain was awarded the Boston Globe and Boston Herald Player of the Week for his performance against Salem.

Fishermen stun Witches, move to 5-0

GAVIN BREN, Sports Writer October 10, 2025

In the first week of October, the Gloucester Fishermen took a business trip to Salem, coming home with a blowout 33-0 victory over the Witches.  Gloucester went into its first conference game undefeated...

Dunkin or Starbucks? Which coffee shop has better pumpkin this season?

The Pumpkin Wars

MYLEE TOWNE and JESSICA HARVEY October 3, 2025

As the days grow shorter and the summer air turns to a crisp breeze, there are many beautiful changes happening around us, including our go-to coffee orders! Gloucester is home to several Dunkin’s...

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