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CAD student launches the boat he designed and printed using Solidworks technology.

3D printing floats CAD’s boat

WILLA BROSNIHAN, STAFF WRITER May 14, 2019

This Tuesday Kathy Lane’s Computer Aided Design students tested out 3D printed boats that they had designed themselves. The class floated their boats off Dunfudgin Public Boat Ramp behind Gloucester...

Delaney Benchoff performed well at this years DECA competition placing in the top 18 in her category

Benchoff delivers best DECA performance in 22 years

JESSE ALEXANDER, Staff Writer May 3, 2019

At this year's 2019 DECA International Career Development Conference, Senior and DECA President, Delaney Benchoff represented Gloucester High School and Massachusetts in the Financial Consulting Event....

Some confiscated hats in Mr. Kobs office

Students petition to amend hat rule

DANIELLE DENMAN, Staff Writer May 2, 2019

Recently, Sophomore John Van Ness has been petitioning students in hopes of lifting the current no-hat rule for GHS students. Van Ness has more than 180 signatures. His goal is to collect 500 signatures...

The SAGA team celebrates at Awesome Gloucester pitch night

SAGA awarded Awesome Gloucester grant to support LGBTQ youth

CATHERINE CANAVAN-DYSTHE, Staff Writer April 30, 2019

Gloucester High School’s SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Acceptance) group was awarded $1000.00  by the Awesome Gloucester Foundation to create “SAGA Nights,” a free monthly support group for LGBTQ youth...

Gloucester Stage offers Young Playwrights Workshop

Gloucester Stage offers Young Playwrights Workshop

Taylor Parker, Staff Writer April 29, 2019

This summer, Gloucester Stage is offering a Young Playwrights Workshop for students ages nine to eighteen. The workshop is a professional training program designed to introduce or cultivate a passion for...

Students often see this page when searches are blocked

Internet blocking system hinders student learning

EMILY PALK, Staff Writer April 26, 2019

Blocking systems in schools are designed to protect students from potentially harmful sites. For students, however, these systems frankly do more harm than good. Securly, the filtering software used...

Caroline Muniz charges after a loose ball in the game against Triton

Girls LAX looks to improve after slow start

JESSE ALEXANDER, Staff Writer April 25, 2019

It is finally the spring, which means lacrosse season is in full swing. The girls Lacrosse team is excited for the season, and has already competed in several games. The girls latest game was Tuesday,...

One of Dogtowns famous Babson boulders- inscribed with an inspirational phrase.

City rejects Dogtown National Register nomination

WILLA BROSNIHAN, Staff Writer April 10, 2019

Last night the Gloucester City Council voted to reject the Historical Commission’s proposal to nominate Dogtown to the National Register of Historic Places. The votes were 2 in favor, 8 opposed, one...

Schools told to cut spending... again

Schools told to cut spending… again

DANIELLE DENMAN, Staff Writer, Editor April 10, 2019

Once again, this year Gloucester School officials will not be permitted the entirety of the $43.7 million dollars requested to fund the school system next year.  This year, Gloucester Public Schools...

Thad Fulmer demonstrates his meditation techniques

The path to higher perception

DANIELLE DENMAN, Staff Writer, Editor April 5, 2019

Gloucester High School has welcomed the concept of meditation and learning to the school, with its new Meditation Club leading the way. The club meets every Thursday, after school in Mr. Roy’s room,...

(from left) Emily Frick, Marissa Orlando, Sarah Wermer, Nathaniel Oaks and Rebecca Dowd rehearsing for theie upcoming performance of Mamma Mia

Mamma Mia to hit the stage this weekend!

MADISON LAING, Staff Writer April 4, 2019

Can you dance? Can you jive? Have the time of your life at the GHS Theatre programs production of Mamma Mia! Mamma Mia, a musical about a girl named Sophie, who tries to find out who her biological...

Speak up by shutting up

Speak up by shutting up

EMILY PALK, Staff Writer April 1, 2019

Do you want to send a message and advocate for LGBT+ equality? If so, staying silent might be your best bet. On April 12th, the student-led GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network) LGBT+...

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