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Multilingual student Melany Cristobal blends memories of Guatemala, a passion for art, and her own version of the American dream in her crochet business.

Breaking Barriers: Made by Melany

RUBY MCELHENNY, Features Editor April 11, 2025

Nestled on her soft brown couch with bright red, pink and yellow spools of yarn scattered around her, Melany Cristobal is in her element. A Spanish language show blares on the TV across from her, younger...

Abby Noble got her fourth win of the season on the mound in a win over Danvers.

Softball fries Falcons to remain undefeated

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor April 11, 2025

In her first outing, she struck out seven. In her second, she struck out eleven. In her third, she struck out nine in just three innings. In her fourth outing, she struck out twelve. Freshman Abby Noble...

Digital Art

GHS launches Wellness Coach Mentorship Program

KATY HAUTALA, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

GHS is introducing a new wellness class for the 2025-2026 school year. The course is called the Wellness Coach Mentorship Program, and is designed for students who are interested in psychology, childcare,...

Cast of "James and the Giant Peach" performing their finale number at dress rehearsal.

GHS Musical “James and the Giant Peach” opens Thursday

ISLA BLACK, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

This week,  GHS Theater Program brings their production of the popular children’s fantasy tale James and the Giant Peach to life. The story has taken on many forms, originating as a book written...

Olivia Madruga and Giacomo Martell are this week's top student-athletes honorees.

Student Athletes of the Week

Top Performers of the Week New to Student Athlete of the Week: The "Top Performers of the Week" segment highlights GHS athletes who had strong performances in the week's matchups. 6 athletes (3 boys...

Digital art by Ruby McElhenny illustrating the struggle students face when they are victims of bullying.

Schools should step up and address bullying

NOAH STASIO, Contributor April 7, 2025

I have been consistently bullied for 8 years since the age of 6 years old. I want you to imagine living every day of your life being the butt of somebody else's joke, being the laughing stock of every...

Two people sitting on a bench in Stage Fort park looking out on Gloucester Harbor.

Mr. Pleuler’s hidden talent

JESSICA HARVEY, Staff Writer April 4, 2025

When walking into a history class, the only art you expect to hear about is propaganda from World War I or a drawn map of the 13 colonies. However, 20+ year history teacher David Pleuler has found...

Aleena Brown notched her first career home run in Gloucester's 10-2 win over the North Reading Hornets.

Brown and Carrapichosa homer in 10-2 win over Hornets

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor April 4, 2025

A cliché in the sports industry reads, "The best defense is a good offense." It's often attributed to George Washington, who believed that taking the offensive was crucial for success on the battlefield....

Ms. Feener creating the seating chart for senior banquet in 2023

GHS bids farewell to Ms. Feener

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor April 2, 2025

As you roam the halls of GHS, avoiding that math test you didn’t study for, or taking a break from learning about the unit circle, a ray of sunshine walks past. With her tote bag and lively laugh, it's...

In her first varsity start, freshman Abby Noble recorded seven strikeouts in seven innings.

Noble strikes out 7 in victory over Spartans

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor March 31, 2025

No one expects a pitcher to be perfect in their season-opening campaign. Likewise, it’s rare for a freshman pitcher to put on a show in their first high school start, especially against one of the...

When students join the STEM club, they are presented with many opportunities to explore various science fields.

The Gender Equity in STEM Club: Why it matters

Ruby McElhenny, Features Editor March 28, 2025

For Gloucester High Freshman Ella O’Maley, her love for sea life means marine biology is her calling. But as a woman in a STEM field, she realizes she might face more obstacles to being a scientest than...

Charlie Amero of Gloucester Baseball and Emma Carrapichosa of Gloucester Softball

Breaking Ground: Spring Sports Preview

Spring has sprung, GHS! Rain or shine, GHS athletes return to gameplay on the field, court, and track. The Fishermen are prepared to dominate, whether it's a late-inning comeback, a shorthanded goal, or...

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