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What The Gillnetter did for me

GIANNA CABRAL, Staff Writer, Arts and Culture Editor May 30, 2018

I never would have pictured myself where I am in a million years. I wouldn't be where I am today if I did not join The Gillnetter three years ago, and here is why. I was very hesitant to join Media...

One of the pieces that was censored in the honors art show last Thursday

Opinion: Censorship at GHS art show undermines school’s values

CAROLINE ENOS, Staff Writer, Editor May 29, 2018

According to the GHS Statement of Purpose, “The mission of Gloucester High School is to produce graduates with integrity, knowledge and skills necessary for productive citizenship.” The first and...

Students make paper cranes to bring awareness to gun violence

Orange Crane project honors victims of gun violence

DANIELLE DENMAN, Staff Writer May 23, 2018

Since the start of 2018, there have been 22 school shootings in the United States. To bring attention to this and the 37,000 lives lost every year to gun violence, Gloucester resident, writer and activist...

Docksiders Swing Dance to feature former director and other alumni

Docksiders’ Swing Dance to feature former director and other alumni

CAROLINE ENOS, Staff Writer, Editor May 17, 2018

Those who attend The Docksiders’ third annual Swing Dance on Saturday night will be twisting and jiving to an especially eclectic sound. “We decided we wanted to do an alumni performance [during...

May 23rds GHS baseball alumni game will raise money for Will Bren, a four year old from Gloucester battling stage four Wilms cancer

GHS baseball alumni game to raise money for cancer patient

CAROLINE ENOS, Staff Writer, Editor May 16, 2018

Did you play GHS baseball in high school? Do you want the chance to play with your former teammates and other GHS baseball alumni while raising money for a good cause? If so, here’s your chance to revisit...

GHSs Drill Team at Nationals in Daytona, Florida

Gloucester High MCJROTC drills its way to 2nd place at Nationals

SAMANTHA GROSS, Staff Writer May 15, 2018

OOH RAH for the Gloucester High School MCJROTC for placing 2nd overall for Unarmed Drill at Nationals. This year, Gloucester made its comeback at nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida. The GHS Drill Team...

Portugal

Opinion: US must adopt Europe’s idea of the melting pot

WILLA BROSNIHAN, Staff Writer May 14, 2018

Over April vacation, my family went on a trip to Portugal, a nation from which almost 10% of Gloucester residents trace their ancestry. In the ten days I was there, I experienced a national culture that...

Maria Kotob and Alexander Oaks spoke to the GDCC and government leaders on school gun violence

Oaks and Kotob speak to state leaders about school gun violence

DANIELLE DENMAN, Sraff Writer May 2, 2018

On Sunday, April 15th, GHS students Maria Kotob and Alexander Oaks shared their perspectives on gun violence at the annual Gloucester Democratic City Committee brunch held at the Elks Club in Gloucester.  The...

Awesome Gloucester eco-friendly grant up for grabs

Awesome Gloucester eco-friendly grant up for grabs

BRANDON SMITH, Staff Writer April 25, 2018

Have a great idea that could better the environment? This is your golden opportunity. In honor of Earth Day, Awesome Gloucester and Neptune’s Harvest-- an organic fertilizer company-- are looking...

DECA member Sam Gross holds one of the baskets up for grabs in their annual spring raffle

Buy raffle tickets to support DECA

SAMANTHA GROSS, Staff Writer April 25, 2018

Spring has finally sprung and so has DECA’s annual spring raffle. Students must team up to create, market, and sell a gift basket to be raffled as part of a fundraiser. The baskets include candy,...

GHS cracks down on school security, prepares for armed intruder situations

GHS cracks down on school security, prepares for armed intruder situations

DANIELLE DENMAN, Staff Writer April 19, 2018

Gloucester High School has focused in on preparing students for emergencies and promoting a safer environment for students. School safety is a priority for many students at GHS, and due to recent events...

Rebecca Dowd talks about her adventures in Amsterdam

Students embrace the art of storytelling at Fishtales event

WILLA BROSNIHAN, Staff Writer April 19, 2018

On March 23rd, the Gloucester Writers Center hosted a high school storytelling event at Gloucester Stage Company. Six Gloucester High School students, Rebecca Dowd, Cameron Dempsey, Emanuel Esweming, Brett...

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