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Jim Unis: the new Physical Education teacher at GHS

Unis comes home to “give back”

JESSE ALEXANDER, Staff Writer September 19, 2018

Gloucester High School alumnus, and Hall of Famer, Jim Unis has a simple answer for those who ask why he’s returned to his former high school to teach Physical Education. “I love this city, I love...

Taylor Parker works on a piece of equipment in the Auto Shop

Parker shows women can excel in Auto shop

WILLA BROSNIHAN, Staff Writer September 18, 2018

When Gloucester High School first introduced their vocational programs, funded by John Hays Hammond Jr., they were seniors-only and segregated by gender. Cooking classes were for girls and “instruction...

OMaley hosting third annual Sustainability Fair later this month

O’Maley hosting third annual Sustainability Fair later this month

EMILY PALK, Staff Writer September 17, 2018

TownGreen2025, a company from GMT (Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation) will be hosting their third annual Sustainability Fair at O’Maley Innovation Middle School. It will be on Saturday, September 29th,...

Empty Chromebook cart in the library

New school year, new Chromebook policy at GHS

DANIELLE DENMAN, Editor September 13, 2018

This year, students who rely on classroom Chromebook cart back-ups may find limited resources due to policy changes designed to place more responsibility on students. GHS has sent all but one Chromebook...

Mmmbeth and Hamlette make their way to GHS

“Mmmbeth” and “Hamlette” make their way to GHS

MADISON LAING, Staff Writer, Arts and Culture Editor September 11, 2018

Looking for something to do this fall?  Enjoy reading “Macbeth” or “Hamlet”, or look forward to reading them in English? This Fall, the theater program will be putting on a production of “Mmmbeth”...

Sign posted on LLC door barring students from entering during first lunch

Rule changes to Library Learning Commons limit student use

FISHER LEVASSEUR, Staff Writer, Photographer September 11, 2018

Whether you are averse to the hustle and bustle of the lunchroom, or enjoy the luxury of sitting in a comfortable chair, or just need to put the finishing touches on a homework assignment due during the...

Marc Smith (32) and Harrison Marshall (21) stop the Falcons from converting on an important 4th down conversion

Football team focusing little on field construction ahead of season opener

ALEXANDER OAKS, Editor in Chief September 6, 2018

Despite the space-consuming construction and heavy machinery present throughout the student parking lot and the field itself, GHS’s new athletic director Bryan Lafata says the field is playable. “The...

(from left) Allie Sears, Delaney Benchoff, and Rachel Belanger serve junior Tori Carini ice cream at Zielksis retirement party

Athletic trainer Maryellen Zielski’s retirement brings celebration

DELANEY BENCHOFF, Staff Writer June 4, 2018

After twenty eight years serving the athletes of Gloucester High School, Maryellen Zielski is retiring. As the athletic trainer here at GHS, she has helped diagnose and care for the medical dilemmas of...

After winning four games straight, baseball clinches postseason spot

After winning four games straight, baseball clinches postseason spot

KYLE CASUCCI, Staff Writer May 15, 2018

The Fishermen baseball boys have been rolling since the start of last week, and are currently on a four game winning streak, following victories over Malden, Revere, rival Danvers, and Winthrop. For...

Oaks and Kotob set to speak again at upcoming symposium

Oaks and Kotob set to speak again at upcoming symposium

ALEXANDER OAKS, Editor, Staff Writer May 15, 2018

On Saturday, May 19th, “Finding Common Ground: a Symposium on American Culture, Gun Violence, and the Second Amendment” will be held at the Gloucester Meetinghouse, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The...

Distractology program educates student drivers

Distractology program educates student drivers

BRANDON SMITH, Staff Writer May 11, 2018

Everyday, distracted driving kills about 9 people and leaves more than 1,000 injured. To help protect yourself and others, make sure to take part in Distractology. Sponsored by the Arbella Insurance...

The Gillnetter 2018 staffs Netflix picks

The Gillnetter 2018 staff’s Netflix picks

DELANEY BENCHOFF, Staff Writer May 3, 2018

It may be NFL drafting season, but there are still other ways to keep yourself entertained. Here are the Gillnetter staff’s top picks for Netflix shows and movies: Vidriana: The Office - The hilarious...

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