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Olivia Madruga is screened by two Saugus Sachem defenders.

Girls basketball drop second straight to Sachems

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor December 20, 2024

The girls' basketball team met their match in the Saugus Sachems, dropping their second straight game in a 40-52 defeat. Sophomore Olivia Madruga led the team with 13 points as captain Taiya Mano and...

Digital art depicting the cancellation of February break to use for make up days.

Missed school days to be made up over February and June

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor December 18, 2024

On December 11th, the Gloucester School Committee decided that the 10 missed school days, which were a result of the teacher strike in November, will be made up during February break and the end of June.  Prior...

Junior Jordan Perdue-DelTorchio tries to shoot through two Swampscott defenders.

Home opener slips away from Fishermen

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor December 17, 2024

It was an uphill battle for the GHS girls' basketball team, which lost its home opener 26-49 to the Swampscott Big Blue. The offensive game was carried by Jordan Perdue-DelTorchio and Captain Taiya...

Senior Safire Abate and Sophomores Ivanna Serrano, Destiny Smith and Robert Palazola line up to receive their awards.

Gloucester’s NJROTC program passes inspection

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor December 17, 2024

On Thursday, the NJROTC received awards following their annual military inspection, conducted by Area 1 Manager Greg Washington, who is in charge of 26 schools throughout the Northeast. “The cadets...

Hope Castellucci leads a pack of Beverly and Marblehead runners in the 1,000 meter race on Thursday.

Rough start for Fishermen Track

GRACE CASTELLUCCI, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

The Gloucester co-ed track and field team started their season off rough on Thursday night against NEC opponents Beverly and Marblehead. The girls team lost to Beverly 66-20 and Marblehead 60-26, with...

Olivia Madruga (Left) and Joesph Allen (Right) are this fall's top Student-Athletes.

Student Athletes of the Fall

ALEENA BROWN and COLE MOSLEY-WYNN December 5, 2024

Honorable Mentions: Jaylen Severino - Football Max Thomas - Football Fiona Black - Field Hockey Taiya Mano - Soccer

Camryn Rodolosi, Stefano Numerosi, Trevor D'Annolfo, Ava Paone, Fiona Black, and Natalya Dos Santos are six Gloucester Athletes who contributed to their respective teams this fall.

A recap of GHS’s fall sports

ALEENA BROWN and COLE MOSLEY-WYNN December 3, 2024

The wrestling mats are set up and the rink doors are ready to open. Athletes are preparing to race, whether it be on the track or in the pool. Winter athletes are prepared to enter their season and dominate,...

Junior Isla Black was a big contributor during the Fishermen's loss to the Buccaneers.

Fourth quarter push not enough for Fishermen

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor December 2, 2024

Three-year starter Keagan Jewell was the only member of the 16-man field hockey roster to play in a state tournament game. But 14 other players got the taste of the tournament last month in Gloucester's...

GHS kicks off Thanksgiving break with annual pep rally

GHS kicks off Thanksgiving break with annual pep rally

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor November 29, 2024

After Gloucester High School’s return to school this Monday, students flooded the gymnasium for their annual Thanksgiving pep rally on Wednesday. The pep rally opened with a routine led by the...

 DAY FOURTEEN: Bargaining team member Rich Francis shows his frustration with the mayor and the superintendent during tonight's press conference.

Day 14 of educator strike: still no deal

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor November 21, 2024

Gloucester educators are still without a contract on day 14 of their strike, as the School Committee and Union of Gloucester Educators have yet to agree on a wage proposal. Paraprofessional wages continue...

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