Gloucester City High School Prom Photo Gallery
PHOTOS BY BRUCE DARROW
GHS Prom Photo Gallery
Gloucester City High School
April 29, 2008
April 16, 2008
March 20, 2008
The Chase for a Athletic College Scholarship....is it worth it?*
Source http://www.redlinedc.com
Excluding the glamour sports of football and basketball, the average N.C.A.A. athletic scholarship is nowhere near a full ride, amounting to $8,707. In sports like baseball or track and field, the number is routinely as low as $2,000. Even when football and basketball are included, the average is $10,409. Tuition and room and board for N.C.A.A. institutions often cost between $20,000 and $50,000 a year.
The chase for a scholarship
has another side that is rarely discussed. Although those athletes who
receive athletic aid are viewed as the ultimate winners, they typically
find the demands on their time, minds and bodies in college even more
taxing than the long journey to get there.
There are 6 a.m.
weight-lifting sessions, exhausting practices, team meetings, study
halls and long trips to games. Their varsity commitments often limit
the courses they can take. Athletes also share a frustrating feeling of
estrangement from the rest of the student body, which views them as the
privileged ones. In this setting, it is not uncommon for first- and
second-year athletes to relinquish their scholarships.
“Kids who
have worked their whole life trying to get a scholarship think the hard
part is over when they get the college money,” said Tim Poydenis, a
senior at Villanova receiving $3,000 a year to play baseball. “They
don’t know that it’s a whole new monster when you get here. Yes, all
the hard work paid off. And now you have to work harder.”
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March 12, 2008
RowMarch 02, 2008
Wildwood upsets Gloucester High at the buzzer
Wildwood's Latifah McNeal is known around the Tri-County Conference as a basketball player who is difficult to stop in the paint.
McNeal, a senior center, lived up to that reputation yesterday at Gloucester when she scored on a layup at the buzzer to lead Wildwood to a 41-39 upset of the host Lions in an NJSIAA South Group 1 semifinal.
Wildwood (19-7), the fourth seed, will meet second-seeded Salem for the South Jersey Group 1 title tomorrow at 6 p.m. at Southern Regional High.
McNeal, who scored nine points and grabbed 13 rebounds, was swarmed by her teammates after she led them to their first victory over their Classic Division rival in three tries this season.
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March 01, 2008
HS Girls Basketball Playoffs: Lions Go Down Fighting
Gloucester High Lady Lions dream for a South Jersey championship title was broken today by Wildwood in a heartbreaker that was played at the Gloucester High Field House.
Gloucester, who beat Riverside on Thursday night to advance in the tournament, was down by nine at one point in today's game against Wildwood.
But the Lions kept fighting. As time started to wind down in the fourth quarter the score was tied 39-39 with seconds left on the clock. It appeared to the fans that the game was going to go into overtime.
With five seconds left Wildwood has possession. As the 
seconds ticked down a Wildwood player shoots and the ball drops in the basket as the buzzer sounded.
The final, Wildwood 41-Gloucester High 39.
Report submitted by Ken MacAdams
Lions Play Wildwood Today at 4 PM; Come Out & Cheer Them On!
WE NEED FANS!!!
GLOUCESTER HIGH LADY LIONS BASKETBALL TEAM
BEGINS THEIR QUEST FOR A SOUTH JERSEY CHAMPIONSHIP AS
THE NO. 1 SEED IN THE TOURNEY
COME OUT AND CHEER THEM ON:
GLOUCESTER HIGH LADY LIONS BEAT RIVERSIDE 47-25 Thursday AND WILL NOW PLAY WILDWOOD
**** SATURDAY, MARCH 1st at 4:00 pm***********
AT GLOUCESTER HIGH'S FIELDHOUSE*****
GO LADY LIONS!!!!
February 29, 2008
HS Girls Basketball: Gloucester's Defense too tough for Riverside
Gloucester's defense never allowed double digits in any quarter.
"I thought we did a good job of putting pressure on them and forcing them to take some tough shots," Gloucester head coach Sean Gorman said. "We limited them to one shot per possession and we really dominated the boards."
"We have the homecourt advantage and the way it is in Group I is there are only good teams left from here on out. There's a lot of quality teams Salem, Pitman, Wildwood and Penns Grove."
Gloucester will face No. 4 Wildwood on Saturday in the semifinals. The Lions beat Wildwood twice this season, 53-51 and 43-40.
February 19, 2008
Gloucester City High School “Classroom Scene”
By Tish Sarracino
The month of February brings many reasons to celebrate. It is the month that recognizes the importance of love, Presidents, and, believe it or not, being halfway through the school year. A number of Gloucester City High School events relate to those three areas.
On Friday, February 15, a Valentine's Day dance will be held for students in grades 9 through 12. This semi-formal event will take place in the old gym from 7 to 10 p.m. The cost of admission is $5.
Again relating to the topic of love, Mr. Iannetti's English I classes are in the midst of reading Shakespeare's perennial favorite Romeo and Juliet. The unit will conclude with students presenting various projects relating to the play.
Both students and staff at GHS have been busy showing their love for others through their generosity.
On January 23, Ms. Katie Light's Art Club sponsored the 3rd Annual Locks of Love Day at Tia's Hair Care on Monmouth Street. Nine students and two teachers courageously donated a total of 300 inches of hair to be used to make wigs for cancer patients and others experiencing medically-related hair loss.
Those participating were Chelsea Hammil, Leah Farvour, Rebecca Johnston, Tina Davis, Emily Leggerri, Elaine Duran, Jennifer Martin, Jared Korman, Vince Burkett, Ms. Lisa Labbree, and Mrs. Tammy Souza.
Ms. Light would like to thank the students and staff members for their generosity, and the staff at Tia's for donating their time and for the great haircuts!
In another act of generosity, staff members participated in a dress-down/wear red day on Friday, February 1, to raise money for the American Heart Association. A total of $375 was collected from the 75 participants.
The arts are also in the spotlight this month. The Yearbook Literary Staff, under the direction of Mr. Pete Iannetti, are preparing for their final deadline. In conjunction with that event, Mrs. Jill Darrow, Yearbook Business Advisor, would like to remind families of seniors that the original deadline for turning in information to purchase an ad in the yearbook to honor "your special senior" has passed. However, ads will still be accepted for one more week. Do not miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
The fourth issue of the Lion's Roar will be distributed to students on February 14, said Mrs. Christine Pierce, advisor. Parents should request that students bring home their newspapers so they, too, can catch up on what's going on at GHS.
The cast and crew of "Little Shop of Horrors" has started practicing. The cast includes senior Nick Ors-ino as Seymour and junior Kerri Ciggalione as Audrey. The show will be presented April 10, 11, and 12 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
The Art III students in Mrs. Palaia's 5th and 7th period classes, the GHS Drama Club, and the GOAL Center's "Behind the Scenes" group are collaborating to produce a documentary celebrating the history of Gloucester City High as it graduates its 100th senior class.
The film, which is expected to be finished by May 1, will air on public television. In addition, a premier showing will be held for contributors and their families, community members, invited guests and the press in the high school auditorium prior to the film's general release.
The 2nd Marking Period has ended, and report cards have been mailed. Parents with questions about grades should contact the appropriate teacher by phone or through email. Information on both methods of contact is available on the district website at www.gcsd.k12-.nj.us.
February 18, 2008
Letters: Wow. Well played, Mr. Gurchick. Well played...
When a major or minor celebrity dies it's on every major and not so
major website on the internet, you'll hear about it for months... Did
those celebrities really change your life?
The other day on ClearysNoteBook the announcement read.........Breaking News......
It has been confirmed that Tom Gurchick, a retired Gloucester City High
Teacher was fatally injured on Friday afternoon when he lost control of
his car and hit a tree near the corner of Morris Street and Johnson
Blvd. Funeral arrangements will be announced as soon as they become
available.
This man has never acted in a single movie. Instead, he was just a
simple science teacher from a small town of Gloucester City, NJ. He
taught practically my whole family including members in two different
generations.
They say the best way to cope is to write or read a story.
It's not a big secret that I was a lower then average student. Was I
extremely smart? Definitely. Just lazy, not interested. I easily failed
the first marking period with the lack of homework, test scores, and
participation.
He had the habit of letting us grade each others papers. Only rule is
you pass to the left so you didn't get to chose your trade partner. I
was lucky enough to have Ron Sellers next to me. Not exactly a nice
guy, but in the same situation as me. So naturally, we "helped" each
other out, and we started pulling good test and quiz grades. Gurchick
was impressed. It almost felt good to get his approval with these
grades.
So with test/quizzes being only 30% of our grade I started doing my
homework every night. Then when projects came up, I actually did them.
Did very well too. The whole time I was proud because "I'm cheating the
system". I'm pulling a 97 in this class and cheating to do it! When
announcing grades he made it a point to point out how we went from an F
to an A in a single marking period. Not many people have ever done
that. This lasted for the last two marking periods. I finished with a
98% for the year, including mid-terms and final exams that couldn't
really be cheated on.
The last day of class he called me over to his desk and told me he knew
the whole time.
Actually he said "You classclowns have been cheating
since October 12th". Confused, I asked him why... He told me it was the
only way I could get you to learn the material. As time went on, he
said he saw less and less cheating on our tests and quizzes and more
correct answers the first time.
Wow. Well played, Mr. Gurchick. Well played...
signed, Mike
February 17, 2008
Brooklawn American Legion Seek Candidates for Boys State
The Brooklawn American Legion, like other Posts across America, is in the process of selecting young men to represent their community at American Legion Boys State. This is annual opportunity for posts, students, schools and all Americas to lay another brick in democracy's foundation. This is our opportunity no American Legion post can let pass without notice and without action.
Boys State is a unique, hands-on study of state government, one that emphasizes individual participation and personal experience in a model state, complete with government offices, agencies and services, led by elected public officials.
According to Ted Howarth, Camden County and Brooklawn American Legion chairman, the selection process is now taking place within our high schools for young men in the eleventh grade. The delegates are selected on the basis of Leadership, Character, Scholarship, Patriotism, and Service.
Please note that this program is dedicated to teaching about responsible citizenship action in our present State and local Government only. Boys that are not interested and cannot promise to live up to the high type of citizenship required at Boy's State, should not attend.
Students interested in this program should contact Ms. Joanne Welsh at Gloucester Catholic High School or Sean Gorman at Gloucester City Sr. High School. Home school students can contact Ted Howarth at the Brooklawn American Legion at 456-9847.
For more information on this great program go online www.boyandgirlsstate.org or acy@legion.org. A special website created to promote American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State.
January 27, 2008
High School Girls B-Ball:GHS 45 vs. GCHS 38
GHS vs. GCHS Girls City Series
Erin MacAdams and Kaylee Conner led the Lady Lions attack with 16 points and 13 points respectively. Kate Sweeney netted 14 points in the Ram's loss.
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Mike Calzonetti led the Rams with 16 points while Brett Darrow scored 10 points in the Lions loss.
GLOUCESTER CATHOLIC HONORS MIKE CALZONETTI
Before the start of the annual Gloucester Catholic – Gloucester High City Series boys basketball game, senior Mike Calzonetti was honored for his 1,000 point milestone. Last week Calzonetti netted his 1,000th point in a game against visiting Bethlehem Catholic.
Calzonetti was honored with a plaque and a basketball to be displayed in the halls of GCHS. Pictured with Mike are his parents Dennis, a 1972 GCHS graduate, his mother Joyce and brother Christian.
January 16, 2008
Gloucester City History May 5, 2005: Educators Celebrate Commencement of New High School Expansion
Gloucester City (May 5, 2005) - Gloucester City School District celebrated a project kickoff today for construction for an addition and major renovation of Gloucester City Junior-Senior High School as part of a district-wide expansion program. Students, parents, officials and community members were on hand for the 
ceremony.
The $25 million project includes a 27,000-square-foot addition to the one-story high school on Market Street. It will accommodate an auxiliary gym, a media center accessible to students and the community, locker rooms, science labs, classrooms and other instructional areas. In all, there will be 51 classrooms for 900 students. Work is being done in phases, including upgrades to the heating, ventilation and air-condition system, window replacement and restrooms. Also, replacement of the entire roof, doors, boiler, auditorium seating, electrical and fire alarm system upgrades, and asbestos abatement. The addition and renovation project is planned for completion in September 2006.
District Superintendent Mary T. Stansky said, 
"The Gloucester City Board of Education and the community are very pleased that the construction project at
Gloucester City Junior-Senior High School is now proceeding. The renovations and additions will offer our students enhanced opportunities through the creation of a wonderful environment for learning. This project also expands the occasions for the community to engage in life long learning experiences. Gloucester City is grateful to the many people who have tirelessly worked to assure that this project could be realized."
The high school project is part of an extensive upgrade of Gloucester City school facilities. Other work includes a new Early Childhood Center that opened last spring at Cold Springs Elementary School, and a new elementary/middle school. All districts schools have been renovated, including the Mary Ethel Costello Elementary School and Highland Park School of Success.
The work is being fully funded and managed by New Jersey Schools Construction Corporation through the State's $8.6 billion school construction program.
Gloucester City High School Choir performs at the ground breaking ceremony
January 15, 2008
High School B-Ball: GHS FRESHMAN Vs. HADDON TWP
January 13, 2008
Girls GHS vs Wildwood and Boys GHS vs Pitman Basketball
photos by Bruce Darrow 
Erin MacAdams drives to the basket during the Wildwood game. The girls came out victorious 53-51 in OT.
Matt Gorman goes for 2 in the Pitman game. Gloucester lost this battle by a score of 63-47.
(click on photo to enlarge)
January 06, 2008
Gloucester City High School Basketball (Girls)
Boulden's
3-pointer wins it for Lions
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December 29, 2007
Photo Album: GHS 51 Audubon 28
photos by Bruce Darrow
AUDUBON- Gloucester High got their first win of the season today against Audubon High. Lions Brett Darrow high scorer with 16 points and teammate Brandon Blackiston followed with 10 points.
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December 23, 2007
Girls HS Basketball Scores *
December 23, 2007
Tri-County: Gloucester took a 17-10 lead in the first half and then went on to record a 42-33 interdivision win over Kingsway.
Kristen Jacobs led the Lions with 13 points. Elizabeth Faulkner had 10 points for Kingsway.
Burlington County: Holy Cross outscored Pemberton 21-5 in the second quarter on its way to a 59-24 interdivision win over Pemberton.
Michelle Lubrano paced the balanced Holy Cross attack with 13 points.
Boys High School Basketball: Kingsway 58 Gloucester High 48 *
Sunday, December 23, 2007
GLOUCESTER CITY
R.J. Page scored 26 points on Saturday and that was a good sign as far as Kingsway High School boys' basketball coach George Passante was concerned.The Lions swished 3s by Robert Filer and freshman Brandon Blackiston in the second quarter but managed only three other points to the Dragons' 13 -
December 17, 2007
Gloucester City High School PREPARES FOR 100TH GRADUATION
This June 2008, Gloucester City High School will celebrate its 100th graduation.
The District will host a special celebration, and is seeking community members who would like to serve on the committee.
In addition, the District is anxious to hear from any relative from the first graduating class of 1908.
If interested in serving on the committee, or if someone is a relative of one of the first graduates, contact Lynda C. Lathrop, District Public Information Officer, at (856) 456-7000 ext 2153.
December 16, 2007
Gloucester High School (Boys Basketball) Lions Open Season on a low note
CLAYTON: On Friday the Gloucester High School Boys basketball team opened the season on a low note when they lost at Clayton 58 -47.
Clayton out shot the Lions 19 to 9 from the foul line.
Clayton was led by Ray Sanders 28 points while the Lions Brandon Keenan 12 points and Brett Darrow 11 points led the Lion's.
The Lion's face Kingsway on Saturday, December 22 at 1 PM in the Lion's Den.
December 13, 2007
December 12, 2007
December 02, 2007
GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATS
Tadd Kozeniewski, now in his 16th season
as announcer for Gloucester sports on TV-19
Statistic and information page on Gloucester High School Football
2007 GLOUCESTER FOOTBALL (6-4) | |||
Date |
Opponent |
W/L |
Score |
Sept 7 |
Pitman |
WIN |
42-13 |
Sept 14 |
Schalick |
lost |
10-7 |
Sept 22 |
Pennsgrove |
WIN |
22-21 |
Sept 28 |
Woodstown |
WIN |
14-06 |
Oct 13 |
Glassboro |
lost |
07-34 |
Oct 20 |
Pennsville |
WIN |
20-14 |
Oct 27 |
Salem |
WIN |
13-6 |
Nov 3 |
Clayton |
WIN |
41-6 |
Nov 10 |
Woodbury (pl) |
lost |
21-26 |
Nov 22 |
Glou Cath |
lost |
14-31 |
Information Continues
November 29, 2007
Leon's Lions Reunion
Bill,
Last year we had a successful reunion for Leon's Lions. It was the 1987 team, it was a good time and we want to include some more of the guys that played for Leon. Can you post this and have any and all interested players contact me at my email. 
We have also discussed starting a scholarship among other things. Mostly it is just a gathering of players to talk about the high school days. If anyone is interested shoot me an email.
Tim Tedesco
timt334@gmail.com
November 26, 2007
Gloucester City: Lights on After School Program
By Anne Forline
Special to the NEWS
On October 16 the students in New Jersey After 3 (by EIRC) at Cold Springs School in Gloucester City celebrated Lights on After School, which is an annual, nationwide celebration designed to call attention to the importance of after school programs.
Each grade level at New Jersey after three participated in, and contributed, to this event. A short variety show, emceed by Assistant Director Kevin Young, was held in the cafeteria.
The Second and Third Grade Music Club, led by Paul Passante-Ortiz, performed "Hound Dog".
Three students in Kasey Krier's first grade class, Alyssa Huaca, Ronnie Hanamaker and Kelsie Long, showed off their musical keyboarding skills with each child playing a song.
The program closed with all of the grades dancing to the "Cha-Cha" Slide.
Various pieces of artwork from all grades were displayed in the hallway.
Among the featured projects are first grade artistic interpretations of Rembrandt and Van Gogh, seasonal pumpkin mosaics, self-portraits as well as kindergarten responses to a favorite story.
When attendees are asked if they like coming to the program, they always respond favorably and are happy to state why.
Kindergartener Zachary Henry, 5, said, "I like to play outside in the courtyard. I liked when Mrs. Leap read us 'Anansi the Spider'."
Second grader Hope Ricci, 7, stated, "I like coloring, playing outside in the courtyard, and going to Martin's Lake."
Third grader Joey Long, eight said, "I like playing with my friends and getting help with my homework. It's easier when I get homework help."
Director Meghan O'Connor-nor was proud of the students' performance during the Light on After School celebration, and added, "I look forward to witnessing the NJA3 students' children excelling during our fourth year at Cold Springs School. We will again do our best to ensure their fun, learning and safety in this after school setting."