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Kayky Barbosa sends the ball down field  last fall season.

Boys soccer kicks off a win against Salem

ALEX LAINE, Sports Writer September 8, 2022

After last year’s 13-5 season, Gloucester Soccer is expecting another successful season. They are off to a strong start after last night’s game, whooping Salem 4-0. The Fishermen seemingly dominated...

Fishermen bring it in after first scrimmage against Ipswich

Fishermen football is ready for a winning season

ALEX LAINE, Sports Writer September 6, 2022

After last year’s disappointing 2-9 season, Gloucester Football is looking forward to a big turn-around this season. Other than losing standout safety Aiden Cornetta, most of the Fishermen’s core is...

Willow Barrys depiction of the effects of beach pollution.

A message to tourists: respect our beaches

SEAMUS BUCKLEY, Contributor June 14, 2022

As the coming of June has ushered in warm summer weather, many of Gloucester’s residents find themselves headed for the beach to kick off their long-awaited summer. However, residents are not the only...

Senior Brett Moore pitches in his final high school game

End of the road for GHS baseball

ALEX LAINE, Contributor June 13, 2022

On Saturday, the No.8 Fishermen Baseball team lost to No.1 Austin Prep, by a score of 6-0. The loss ended the Fishermen’s season in the Quarterfinals of the Division 3 tournament. Coming into the...

GHS class of 2022 moves on

GHS class of 2022 moves on

CLARA DEL VECCHIO, News Editor June 12, 2022

The Gloucester High School class of 2022, graduated this past weekend to a mix of tears from families and cheers from friends. Superintendent Ben Lummis gave a speech regarding the tough and unexpected...

GHS students receive MA State Seal of Biliteracy designation

GHS students receive MA State Seal of Biliteracy designation

SOFIA ORLANDO, Staff Writer June 10, 2022

Last month, many Gloucester High School Students participated in the Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy exam, and passed with impressive scores.  All students who participated in the exam scored between...

One of Good Harbors Piping Plovers rests in the sand.

Boisterous Beach-goers Perpetuate Plover Problem

CLARA DEL VECCHIO, Staff Writer June 7, 2022

Tourism has always been a contentious issue in Gloucester, from causing disastrous beach traffic to deeply affecting the wildlife of the city. It provides money and jobs for Gloucester, but its negative...

The danger of available ideas

The danger of available ideas

AURELIA HARRISON, Staff Writer June 7, 2022

My freshman year, I was required to take a Health class as an elective. The class attempted to cover sensitive topics, such as mental health, good decision making, etc. The class had its highs and lows,...

Students make light sabers in the amphitheater

GloCon 2022 slideshow

MICHAEL MERCHANT, Staff Writer May 31, 2022

GHS history projects advocate for change

GHS history projects advocate for change

DAKOTA OLIVEIRA, Staff Writer May 26, 2022

Gen Z is known for a lot of things, not all good, but definitely not all bad either. One of the most common words used to describe this generation is ‘advocates’, usually accompanied by headstrong,...

GHS freshman Haven Doud will spend the summer working with the Democracy Congressional Campaign Committee.

Doud granted Democracy Fellowship this summer

CAITLYN MUNIZ, Staff Writer May 24, 2022

The 2022 Democracy Fellowship is happening this summer, and GHS student Haven Doud is attending.  Doud is very passionate about politics, and he is motivated to do everything he can to help make the...

Senior Brett Moore at bat against the Peabody Tanners

Baseball wins at home against Peabody

YAHIR COLLADO, Sports Writer May 19, 2022

Last Monday, the baseball team won at home against the Peabody Tanners 3-0. The pitching by senior Brett Moore has kept Fishermen on the map this season as he continues to have one of the best seasons...

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