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The Gillnetter

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

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The Gillnetter

The Gillnetter

Varsity Ice Hockey media day photo of Christopher Dailey.
Gloucester mourns the loss of GHS graduate Chris Dailey
LEXI THOMAS, Staff Writer • July 9, 2025

Gloucester High School and the Gloucester community are mourning the tragic...

Jane Herrmann addresses the crowd during her valedictorian speech.
Herrmann expresses appreciation and gratitude in commencement address
JANE HERRMANN, Contributor • June 11, 2025

Good afternoon family, friends, faculty, and, most importantly, my fellow graduates....

The Football Team and Cheerleaders dance to "hype up" the GHS crowd during a pep rally earlier this year.
The Impact of Athletics
HOPE CASTELLUCCI, Contributor • June 18, 2025

Noble No-Hits Crusaders to punch ticket to Elite 8
Noble No-Hits Crusaders to punch ticket to Elite 8
ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor • June 7, 2025

When the lights are brightest, Abby Noble shines the most. The freshman ace...

Union President Rachel Rex seen thrilled about the 4th of July Parade.
UGE named 2025 Parade Grand Marshall
July 7, 2025

A poster concept for Next to Normal written by Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt
Next to Normal: Deep Dive
MYLEE TOWNE, Art Director • June 24, 2025
The Impact of Immigration on American Culture
Jeferson do Carmo, Contributor • June 18, 2025

Recent Sports Scores
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
COLE MOSLEY-WYNN, Sports Writer • June 28, 2025

Declining creativity in the digital world
Declining creativity in the digital world
ELLIANA PARSONS, Contributor • June 20, 2025

There was once a time when the first years of one’s life were defined by crayons,...

Think before you shop
Think before you shop
MYLEE TOWNE, Staff Writer • June 18, 2025

Every week brings a new trend: retro, y2k, cottagecore, long skirts, tiny shirts....

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...