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GHS Guidance Department hosts “Wellness Week”

GHS Guidance Department hosts “Wellness Week”

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief January 9, 2024

Looking for a fun way to destress during midterms?  Next week, the GHS Guidance Department will be hosting a series of wellness activities to give students a chance to relax and have fun during the...

GHS Wrestling huddles before the first match

Gloucester Wrestling falls to Beverly Panthers

LEXI THOMAS, Staff Writer January 8, 2024

Last Wednesday, the Gloucester High School Wrestling Team fell to the Beverly Panthers in a duel meet. Wins from the team came from Aiden DeCoste, Jayden Chadwick, Captain Morgan Pennimpede, and Anthony...

Capt Joe Orlando chases after an opposing forward.

Boys hockey’s winning streak snapped by Chieftans

ALEENA BROWN and WILL LINN January 8, 2024

The GHS Boys hockey team had their 6-game winning streak snapped this weekend during a difficult  4-5 loss against the Masconomet Chieftans. Despite a comeback by the Fishermen late in the game, the team...

The prompt calendar for McftBs monthly reading challenge.

New year, new reading challenge

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief January 5, 2024

The Bookstore of Gloucester is partnering with the Massachusetts Center for the Book for their official 2024 Reading Challenge.  Each month has a different prompt, starting with January: “A book...

Kaya Collins awaits a pass from her teammate

GHS girls hockey add another win under their belts

ALEENA BROWN and ELLIANA PARSONS January 4, 2024

GHS girls hockey have another win to add to their record, crushing Melrose 6-4 on Wednesday night.  Goals were scored by Jenna Connelly (2), Capt. Abby Lowthers (2), Capt. Ella Costa, and 8th grader...

Keagan Jewell races down the ice.

GHS girls hockey team beats Medford in easy game

ALEENA BROWN, Staff Writer January 3, 2024

The GHS girls hockey team came out victorious in a 5-0 game against the Medford Mustangs. Goals went to Lily Pregent, Captain Abby Lowthers, Sydney Bouchie, Captain Ella Costa, and Jenna Connelly. Assists...

GHS Boys Hockey team celebrates a big win at the annual CASB tournament.

GHS boys hockey wins the CASB Holiday Tournament

ALEENA BROWN and WILL LINN January 3, 2024

The GHS boys hockey team brought home the CASB Holiday Tournament championship title back to Gloucester with wins over both the Medford Mustangs and the Barrington Eagles. The Eagles placed 2nd, the Mustangs...

Ceremony takes place outside of automotive building,

GHS Vocational Department celebrates students with T-shirts

FINN WALL, News Editor December 21, 2023

This past Tuesday, the GHS Vocational Department made a big step towards building a greater community for the entire shop, a culmination of months of work, donations, planning and hopes for the program. The...

Holiday Concert Poster

GHS music department presents holiday concert

LEXI THOMAS, Staff Writer December 19, 2023

This Thursday, the Gloucester High School  Jazz Band, Chorus, and Concert band will take to the GHS stage to perform their annual Holiday Concert for family, friends, and the Gloucester Community. The...

Artist Ava Orlando depicts author Sofia Orlando alongside multiple Rankin/Bass characters.

Ranking Rankin…and Bass

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief December 18, 2023

It’s that festive time of year again, when stockings are hung by the chimney with care and when cookies are left out for the jolly old fellow we call Santa Claus. However, Christmas isn’t just about...

Elizabeth Gentile anticipates a pass during last Saturday’s game against Newburyport.

Girls Hockey makes The Magicians disappear in 6-1

ALEENA BROWN and ELLIANA PARSONS December 15, 2023

The Marblehead Magicians failed to squish the fish during Thursday’s game, where the Fishermen swam by them with a 6-1 win. Keagan Jewell and Ari Scola scored 2 goals each, while Ella Costa and Abby...

Joe Orlando plays the puck behind the net in last Saturdays game against Concord-Carlisle.

Boys Hockey with first win against Marblehead

ALEENA BROWN and WILL LINN December 15, 2023

Coming off the hockey team’s hard loss last Saturday, the boys pulled a trick out of their sleeve on the road with a 3-2 win against the Marblehead Magicians.  Charlie Terelak, Cade Cooper, and Colby...

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