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The Gillnetter

The student news site of Gloucester High School in Gloucester, MA

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The Gillnetter

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GHS students Julian Nixon, Aurelia Lord, Ava Coelho, Desiré Dimino, Sophia Ferrara at the Credit for Life Fair.
Juniors learn financial skills at annual Credit for Life fair
DELILAH DAVIS, Staff Writer • May 27, 2025

On May 22nd,  fifty GHS juniors attended the Annual Credit for Life Fair, held...

Principal James Cook stands in the hallway of GHS
Principal Cook to step down and return to teaching
SANTANA FARIA, News Editor • April 15, 2025

Last Friday, Gloucester High School principal James Cook announced that he will...

Aili Spencer and Grace Gastellucci pose with their medals after breaking the school record in the 4 X 100 relay at D4 states last weekend.
Track team takes home 8 medals at D4 States
GRACE CASTELLUCCI, Staff Writer • June 4, 2025

The track team had a successful weekend at last weekend's Division 4 State Championship...

Brayden Francis lifts Nolan Aiello in celebration after scoring the winning run in the tenth inning.
Fishermen baseball slips past North Middlesex in ten innings
ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor • June 3, 2025

Come state tournament time, it's anyone's ball game. The pressure builds...

Members of "Kicked Off The Bus" after performing for the residents of Oceanside Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Kicked Off The Bus set to release debut CD and headline at The Cut
ISLA BLACK, Staff Writer • May 14, 2025

Gloucester’s own teen rock sensation, Kicked Off The Bus, is making waves this summer with the release of their debut CD and a headlining performance at The Cut, one of the city’s...

Mental Health Ambassadors Build a Healthier GHS with the Wellness Fair
RUBY MCELHENNY, Features Editor • May 9, 2025

Recent Sports Scores
Digital art depicts Guatemalan student Alejandro Arreaga's passion for soccer, and for helping others.
Breaking Barriers: Alejandro’s Goal
RUBY MCELHENNY, Features Editor • June 3, 2025

The hot Central American sun beats down on a grassy field in the village of...

Lauren Sargent signs her letter of intent to continue her track career at Vermont State (Castleton) University. She 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
The Long Road to Vermont: Sargent continues track career at Castleton University
ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor • May 29, 2025

Digital collage of tanning products and girls tanning on a boat
How to achieve the perfect summer glow
KATY HAUTALA and DELILAH DAVIS May 16, 2025

As temperatures rise, many students are looking forward to soaking up the sun...

Digital art depicts the effects of over-consumption on our planet.
Why we should consume less
PHOEBE DEAN, Contributor • May 1, 2025

Imagine a world where all of our precious resources are stretched so thin that...