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A flyer announcing the Energy Savings Fair to the public
4th annual Energy Savings Fair returning to Gloucester
The Youth Advisory Council clothing drive stand outside of the Cafeteria
Youth Advisory Council holds clothing drive to benefit Open Door
School committee candidates answer questions from students and community members
School committee candidates answer questions from students and community members
The tea on "Tea"
The tea on “Tea”
Mini college fairs will be held outside the cafeteria twice a week through November
GHS redesigns college representative visits
In the GHS automotive shop, Bianca Sarofeen has gained the skills and confidence needed to excel in a male dominated field.
Voices of the Voc: Bianca’s story
Digital art by Mylee Towne
Fun and frightful films for the fall
Brayden Francis signs his letter of intent to continue his baseball career at Endicott College. He is one of four GHS athletes from the Class of 2025 to commit to continue their athletic careers in college. Photo used with permission of Dawn Enos and GHS Fishermen Athletics
“I Can Make Something Happen”: Francis’s Road to College Baseball
Declining creativity in the digital world
Declining creativity in the digital world
The Cape Ann Pride Coalition strives to spread hope among LGBTQ+ individuals despite persecution from federal policies.
Hope amidst hate
GHS adopts Morgan's Message to promote mental health awareness for athletes
GHS adopts Morgan’s Message to promote mental health awareness for athletes
Captain Henry Harrison anticipates a dribble from a Malden player.
Boys’ soccer drops match to Malden
The Volleyball team poses after their win. [Photo courtesy of GHS Volleyball]
Volleyball notches first program win in history
Quarterback Camryn Rodolosi prepares to throw the ball up the field.
Fishermen back on track, down Saugus on Senior Night
Ashlyn Orlando battles a Sachem for possession.
Gloucester field hockey dominates senior night
Digital art depicts how streaming services have taken over network television.
The problem with bingeable television
Why GHS should have a homecoming dance
Why GHS should have a homecoming dance
Screenshot of the SmartPass application when opened: 3 bathrooms closed, and one open with 3 people in line.
New bathroom policies are not so “smart”
Digital art depicts the modern Halloween dilemma: to trunk, or to trick?
Is trunk-or-treating the death of Halloween tradition?
Think before you shop
Think before you shop
Members of the GHS drama club pose for a group photo on the first day of auditions. .
GHS theater comes alive with The Sound of Music 
Digital art inspired by the album cover of The Life of a Showgirl
Has Taylor Swift lost her touch?
Dunkin or Starbucks? Which coffee shop has better pumpkin this season?
The Pumpkin Wars
A Dot Day poster decorated with GHS students’ handmade dots
Students make their mark for National Dot Day
jzwadlo, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Dark: One of the best Netflix shows you’ve never heard of
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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Natasha DePaula and Meadow Anderson chase after a ground ball in the Fishermen's game against Swampscott.

Girls lacrosse drops game to Big Blue

MEADOW ANDERSON, Staff Writer • May 8, 2025

The Gloucester girls’ lacrosse team faced a tough loss against the Swampscott Big Blue. The score was 16-0, bringing the Fishermen's record to 1-10. Swampscott started strong by winning almost every...

Aleena Brown and Nico Alves are this week’s top student athletes.

Student Athletes of the Week

ALEENA BROWN and COLE MOSLEY-WYNN • April 24, 2025

Performers of the Week

Gloucester's offense takes a push towards the Falcons' net.

Girls’ Lacrosse drops to 0-4 after loss to Falcons

MEADOW ANDERSON, Staff Writer • April 14, 2025

Last Friday, the girls' lacrosse team played a tough game against the Danvers Falcons. The final score was 13-5.  The Falcons took the lead in the first quarter as the Fishermen failed to get a shot...

Meadow Anderson shoots the ball at the Salem goalie.

Girls Lax drops second straight to Witches

MEADOW ANDERSON, Staff Writer • April 8, 2025

The Gloucester Girls' Lacrosse team lost to the Salem Witches in a tough battle. Though the girls fought hard for the entire game, Gloucester ultimately 9-7 against the witches.  The Fishermen dished...

Meadow Anderson races down the field in a scrimmage earlier this season.

Girls Lacrosse drops season opener to Hornets

MEADOW ANDERSON, Staff Writer • April 2, 2025

The Gloucester Girls’ Lacrosse team kicked off the season with a tough loss this Wednesday. The Fisherman fell 15-2 to the North Reading Hornets.  Gloucester came out strong, with senior Skye Berry...

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