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Gloucester High Sophomore Shane Widtfeldt depicts his "passion" for his hometown's beauty as well as the craft of photography.

Students capture “passion” at Crane Estate exhibit

RUBY MCELHENNY, Features Editor November 7, 2025

On November 8th, the works of 17 Gloucester High photography students will be showcased in the annual Crane Estate Art Show. This show will take place in the casino building at Castle Hill of the Crane...

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

Playoff Bound: Fishermen to host Auburn despite regular season finale loss

GAVIN BREN, Sports Writer November 6, 2025

On a windy Halloween night, the Fishermen engaged in a low-scoring brawl against Winthrop. To the Fishermen's demise, Gloucester would fail to make their final push of the season in a nail-biting loss...

Digital art depicts a parody cover of the first Twilight book.

Twilight: so bad, it’s good

GEORGIA OSIER, Staff Writer November 6, 2025

This year, the Twilight Saga celebrates its 20th anniversary, and in all 20 years since its release, it has reigned supreme as one of the top supernatural thriller series of all time. The series has a...

Captain Henry Harrison anticipates a dribble from a Malden player.

Boys’ soccer wins season finale against Hornets

HOPE CASTELLUCCI and HENRY HARRISON October 30, 2025

The Boys’ soccer team secured its first win of the season during its last game of the season with a 1-0 victory over the Manchester Hornets. After a long and heartbreaking season, the boys' Soccer...

Frames from "You Got Framed" fundraiser placed in front yard of a local Gloucester citizen's house.

NAHS fundraiser “You Got Framed” to travel around Gloucester

HOPE CASTELLUCCI, Staff Writer October 30, 2025

For the first time, the National Art Honor Society is conducting a fun and unique fundraiser that draws inspiration from You Got Flocked. It’s called You Got Framed. The fundraiser began on October 8th...

GHS adopts Morgan's Message to promote mental health awareness for athletes

GHS adopts Morgan’s Message to promote mental health awareness for athletes

HOPE CASTELLUCCI, Staff Writer October 29, 2025

The ball flies past my head and into the net behind me. A deep and painful rock settles in my throat and sinks down into my stomach. I think, “It’s all my fault,” and the words never leave me. The...

Digital art depicts how streaming services have taken over network television.

The problem with bingeable television

PHOEBE HONE, Staff Writer October 28, 2025

I Am Not Okay With This. Anne With an E. The Society. The Midnight Club. Paper Girls. Do any of these names ring a bell for you? Or rather, do they trigger a visceral reaction from deep inside your soul?...

The Youth Advisory Council clothing drive stand outside of the Cafeteria

Youth Advisory Council holds clothing drive to benefit Open Door

JESSICA HARVEY, Staff Writer October 27, 2025

Is your closet overflowing with clothes? Do you have five formerly trending tops you no longer wear? The Youth Advisory Council has the solution for you. Starting this week, the Youth Advisory Council...

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...

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