The Gillnetter

The student news site of Gloucester High School in Gloucester, MA
  • 8 1/2 days left of school!
  • LLCD
Slide from Superintendent Ben Lummis' budget presentation shows the impact of cuts on people, positions, and schools.
School budget cuts spark outcry at public hearing
Holocaust survivor Werner Salinger (center) poses with GHS history students.
Holocaust survivor Werner Salinger shares his story with GHS history students
Guest speakers Harvard Professor Steven Levitski, and political commentator Callie Crosley speak at the Gloucester Lyceum event at City Hall.
Gloucester Lyceum continues civic tradition with democracy forum featuring Steven Levitsky
Brian J. Matis CC BY-NC-SA 3.0
Gloucester High School faces major staff cuts amid $1.5M budget deficit
The pop-up thrift shop boasted a variety of different clothing for families to bring home.
Youth Advisory Council hosts free and environmentally friendly pop-up thrift store
Ms. Menery-Sammataro reading to her class in her third year teaching.
Arrivederci buona fortuna, signora Menery-Sammataro
Digital art depicts GHS sophomore and TikTok sensation Adam Taormina’s passion for the drums.
Drumming to his own rhythm: Adam Taormina’s journey to TikTok fame
New Info-tech and Marketing teacher Brady Frost welcomes people to the DECA Club.
Teacher Feature: Brady Frost
Ms. Lichtenwald holding one of her many chickens.
Ms. L’s egg-cellent adventures
Step stool made by GHS senior Dylan Rochford in Cabinet Design.
Students hone woodworking skills in Cabinet Design
Gloucester's track athletes pose together after the event.
Fishermen Boys’ Track take first at Massachusetts State Decathlon
The Fishermen Softball team had their work cut out for them against #2 Norton in the Elite 8 and failed to jump back from an early 7-0 deficit. [Photo courtesy of Dawn Enos]
Softball bows out of Elite 8 for second straight year
Abby Noble allowed just two hits across seven innings of work, sending Gloucester to their third straight Sweet 16. [Photo courtesy of Dawn Enos]
Noble, Carrapichosa, and Brown lead Fishermen to Sweet 16
Boys 4x400m poses with medals from left to right Vincent Mannone, Jefferson do Carmo, Seamus Linehan, Deion Kasera. [Photo Courtesy of David Coleman]
Fishermen fly at the Division 4 State Championships
The GHS Softball and Baseball teams are set to enter the playoffs this week, both hosting the Round of 32 on the island. [Photo Courtesy of Dawn Enos and the MIAA]
Postseason Preview: Softball and Baseball eye deep tournament runs
The Gloucester DECA chapter poses together after the Grand Award Ceremony. [Photo courtesy of Gloucester DECA]
Budget cuts harm DECA program
Super Bowl headliner Bad Bunny, who has openly spoken out against Trump, used the 2026 halftime performance to spread a message of hope and resistance.
“The only thing more powerful than hate is love”: Bad Bunny’s historic halftime show explained
A drawn image depicting gold medalists Jack Hughes and Megan Keller
The “Impeachable” Divide of American Hockey
Art depicts a robot computer with AI logos on its screen making comments about a burning Earth.
Generative AI is destroying our brains and our environment; Here’s why you should care.
One year into President Trump's second term begs the question "what has changed?"
1 year of Trump 2.0: How has the country changed?
REVIEW: 5SOS packs TD Garden for an unforgettable night of pop-rock storytelling
REVIEW: 5SOS packs TD Garden for an unforgettable night of pop-rock storytelling
Highlights from the 2026 Scooper Bowl
Highlights from the 2026 Scooper Bowl
Cece Weagle, Lacey Barry, and Anita Rose Burns rally to support a level funded school budget
Students rally to protest budget cuts
Gen-V's cancellation leaves more than a cliffhanger
Gen-V’s cancellation leaves more than a cliffhanger
GHS Jazz Band to perform tonight at Shalin Liu
GHS Jazz Band to perform tonight at Shalin Liu
Cattails in the Wind
Cattails in the Wind
Digital photograph
Violet Dreams
Sharpie, graphite, embroidery thread
Everlasting Heart
Educators march to City Hall for a rally on November 14th.
Teacher strike in pictures
Golden
Golden
The Gillnetter
The Gillnetter
Categories:

Gloucester track takes on Division 4 States

Aili Spencer breaks school record alongside two top 10 relay performances
GRACE CASTELLUCCI, Staff Writer
February 20, 2025
Nina Sargent
The girls’ 4×200 relay poses after their 6th place finish at the Division 4 State Championship

Several Gloucester athletes tasted victory in the Massachusetts Division 4 State Championship. Aili Spencer, alongside 2 Gloucester relays, took home medals for the team. The team had 19 athletes compete in 15 individual events and 6 relays. 

Aili Spencer led the way for the girls, where she placed 5th in the long jump and 7th in the 55-meter hurdles. Spencer set a new school record of 9.08, and Castellucci set a personal best in the 300 meters with a time of 45.28 seconds.

The girls 4×800 (Caitie Dewan, Georgana Cauthers, Julia Palk, and Ruby McElhenny) placed 15th with a new personal best. The 4×400 girls (Meadow Anderson, Hope Castellucci, G.Castellucci, Ciolino) came up short as they placed 10th. The girls 4×200 (Maddie Goodhue, G. Castellucci, Skye Ciolino, Spencer) placed 6th beating their personal best of 1:51.30 minutes. 

The boys’ team was led by Dylan Rochford, who beat his personal best in the 300 meters, running a 36.96. The junior is now only 0.3 seconds off of the 22-year-old school record. Seamus Linehan and Jeferson DoCarmo both set personal records in the 600 meters, with Lyle Cuningham setting a personal best in the one mile.

The boys 4×200 (Dylan Smith, Linehan, Braydon Wall, and Matt Smith) placed 10th, and the 4×800 (Cunningham, DoCarmo, Liam Dewan, and Beckett Burchard) placed 18th. The 4×400 (Wall, Linehan, D.Smith, Rochford) ran a personal best for this year of 3:37.92 minutes and placed 5th. 

Gloucester awaits confirmation on a potential Nationals bid for both Sprint Medley Relays, the mixed 4×400 relay, and the long jump (Spencer).

Tags:
More to Discover
More in Sports
Gloucester's track athletes pose together after the event.
Fishermen Boys' Track take first at Massachusetts State Decathlon
The Fishermen Softball team had their work cut out for them against #2 Norton in the Elite 8 and failed to jump back from an early 7-0 deficit. [Photo courtesy of Dawn Enos]
Softball bows out of Elite 8 for second straight year
Abby Noble allowed just two hits across seven innings of work, sending Gloucester to their third straight Sweet 16. [Photo courtesy of Dawn Enos]
Noble, Carrapichosa, and Brown lead Fishermen to Sweet 16
Boys 4x400m poses with medals from left to right Vincent Mannone, Jefferson do Carmo, Seamus Linehan, Deion Kasera. [Photo Courtesy of David Coleman]
Fishermen fly at the Division 4 State Championships
The GHS Softball and Baseball teams are set to enter the playoffs this week, both hosting the Round of 32 on the island. [Photo Courtesy of Dawn Enos and the MIAA]
Postseason Preview: Softball and Baseball eye deep tournament runs
Senior Sabina Sapia serves the ball while playing second doubles.
Girls tennis team advances to Round of 32 after victory over St. Mary's
About the Contributor
GRACE CASTELLUCCI
GRACE CASTELLUCCI, Staff Writer
Grace is a junior at Gloucester High School. She is the varsity captain of the cross country and track teams. She is an honors student. She enjoys listening to music, reading, and keeping active. She has won awards in math and English. You can contact her at [email protected]