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Principal James Cook stands in the hallway of GHS
Principal Cook to step down and return to teaching
Digital Art
GHS launches Wellness Coach Mentorship Program
Mrs. Abegg in the classroom she has been teaching in for 17 years.
Mrs. Abegg to retire after a rewarding career
The official poster for the 16th annual pizza taste-off.
Interact club to host pizza taste-off
Coach Gap Saputo led the tennis team in a trash pickup Wednesday in hopes of beautifying Gloucester High School.
From tennis rackets to trash bags
Cousins Monica and Jennyfer C., who are from Guatemala, mostly speak in Q'eqchi', an indigenous language that predates the Spanish colonization of Central America.
Breaking Barriers: An ancient language in a new land
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
Two people sitting on a bench in Stage Fort park looking out on Gloucester Harbor.
Mr. Pleuler’s hidden talent
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
Franklin dreams of opening a restaurant one day that would bring his home culture to Gloucester.
Breaking Barriers: Franklin’s Dream
Natasha DePaula and Meadow Anderson chase after a ground ball in the Fishermen's game against Swampscott.
Girls lacrosse drops game to Big Blue
Hope Castellucci set the record for the girls’ 5K at the Weston Twilight Invitational.
Hope Castellucci sets 5k record at Weston Twilight Invitational
Skye Berry runs downfield during the game in pursuit of the goal.
Girls’ lacrosse wins first game of the season against Saugus
Emma Carrapichosa and Jaylen Severino are this week's Student Athletes of the Week.
Student Athletes of the Week
Sophia Ferrara runs downfield towards the net while being challenged by a defender.
Fishermen lax drops to Masconomet
Digital art depicts the effects of over-consumption on our planet.
Why we should consume less
100 Days of Trump: How has the country been changed?
A colorful display of fresh vegetables at Renninger's Flea and Farmer's Market in Melbourne, Florida.
Nutrition education should be prioritized in schools
Tipping the scale to fun
Tipping the scale to fun
Digital art by Ruby McElhenny illustrating the struggle students face when they are victims of bullying.
Schools should step up and address bullying
Official poster for the Gloucester Student Arts Festival, sponsored by GEF.
Celebrate creativity with GEF Student Arts Festival!
The official poster for this year's annual "Jazz for a Cure" event.
Jazz for a Cure: Gloucester musicians take the stage to fight cancer
Cast of "James and the Giant Peach" performing their finale number at dress rehearsal.
GHS Musical “James and the Giant Peach” opens Thursday
The official emblem of the City of Gloucester.
Gloucester hosts Earth Day recycling drive
GHS history teacher Phil Cook referees an Intramural Volleyball match
Average Joe’s win 2025 Intramural Volleyball Tournament
Educators march to City Hall for a rally on November 14th.
Teacher strike in pictures
Golden
Golden
Painting
Painting
Ghostboy and Boots
Ghostboy and Boots
Desperate times, desperate measures
Desperate times, desperate measures

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All content by Jason Grow
Mila Barry in action against Everett

[Photo] Girls soccer gets first win

ANDREW COELHO and OWEN HARDY
October 4, 2019
Captain Graci O’Toole brings the ball up the field

[Photo] Girls soccer kicks off new season 

ANDREW COELHO and OWEN HARDY
September 9, 2019
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[Photo] Fishermen Fighting for the Finals

MAISIE GROW, Contributor
June 14, 2019
The GHS Docksiders perform at the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport.

[Photo] Opinion: Changes to Docksiders lead to new era in GHS music

MILA BARRY, Staff Writer
May 30, 2019
Senior captain Jemima Grow dodges Manchester Essex player

[Photo] Epic field hockey season ends in shootout

MAISIE GROW, Contributor
November 8, 2018
Tracy Wood makes an attempt at goal

[Photo] Field hockey crushes rival Wilmington in game one of state tournament

MAISIE GROW, Contributor
November 2, 2018
GHS softball team celebrates after scoring the winning run in the 8th inning

[Photo] GHS softball moves on to semifinals

BRANDON SMITH, Staff Writer
June 11, 2018
Softball team huddles in preparation for their game

[Photo] Gloucester softball claims NEC title

TRACY WOOD, Contributor
May 23, 2018
Starting pitcher Sydney McKay

[Photo] Fisherman softball plays Marblehead in battle to the top

DELANEY BENCHOFF and SARAH WHITMORE
May 11, 2018
Music Director Dan Fleury poses in front of the Docksiders.

[Photo] Docksiders to perform free concert at Shalin Liu in Rockport

MARIA KOTOB, Staff writer, Editor
May 2, 2018
New members of the National Honor Society were inducted on Thursday night

[Photo] New NHS members inducted

March 30, 2018
Jesse Alexander of Gloucester successfully defends the net.

[Photo] Girls hockey midseason review

JESSE ALEXANDER, Staff Writer
January 17, 2018
Sophomore Cate Delaney assists Junior Jemima Grow

[Photo] Field hockey team advances to state tournament

DELANEY BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
October 20, 2017
GHS Field Hockey team after their win against Peabody 8-1.

[Photo] Field hockey starts new season off with a bang

DELANEY BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
September 14, 2017
ghs docksiders

[Photo] Perfomances, changes, and a big year for the music department

AUSTIN SMITH, Staff Writer
September 13, 2017
Owen Byran and Asha Egmont play the trumpet at one of their annual coffee house performances

[Photo] Jazz up your evening with the Docksiders

OWEN BRYAN and HUNTER WIECKOWSKI
May 2, 2017
Senior captain Meagan Manning slides safely into second base

[Photo] Softball remains undefeated with win over Saugus

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
April 25, 2017
Volunteers dress up as characters to entertain children who attended the Docksiders' “Characters, Cookies, and Cocoa,” fundraiser last Friday

[Photo] Docksiders pack full house with characters, cookies, and fun

February 7, 2017
Sophomore Maisie Grow slides into the net after scoring a goal in last Wednesday's game

[Photo] Girls hockey falls short

BRIANNA FERNANDES, Staff Writer
December 18, 2016
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[Photo] Soccer kicks towards better 2017 season

CAROLINE ENOS, Staff Writer, Editor
November 21, 2016
Rachel Alexander (right) dribbles the ball away from Robert Carter out of Gloucester's defensive end during Friday's playoff game

[Photo] Field hockey advances to semifinals, upsets undefeated Manchester-Essex

KATELYN MOORE and JENNA TAORMINA
November 7, 2016
Rachel Alexander dribbles past Clippers defender in Wednesday night's game

[Photo] Field hockey advances to Quarterfinals

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
November 3, 2016
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[Photo] Field hockey bounces back

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
October 5, 2016
Senior Rachel Alexander weaves around Peabody defenders during Monday nights game.

[Photo] Field hockey shuts out Beverly

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
September 27, 2016
Goal tender Maisie Grow makes a save

[Photo] Fall sports 2016: A new start for the Fisherman

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
September 14, 2016
Rachel Alexander dribbles the ball up the field against Peabody

[Photo] Field hockey season ends in second round of tournament

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
November 12, 2015
Gloucester's Gabby Machado maneuvers through Peabody defenders during Saturday's game

[Photo] GHS Field Hockey beats Peabody for tournament spot

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
October 19, 2015
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