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Mamma Mia makes its way to the Putney Auditorium

MADISON LAING, Staff Writer November 29, 2018

If you like, acting, dancing, and singing this may be your chance to shine! The GHS Theater Program will be holding auditions for their upcoming production of Mamma Mia, a jukebox musical based on the...

The masterminds behind the  “GHS Staff portrayed by Spongebob” video.

Video parody of GHS staff has more than 3000 views

WILLA BROSNIHAN, Staff Writer November 16, 2018

This past week, a video titled “GHS Staff portrayed by SpongeBob” took the school by storm. The video, made by Gloucester High School students Caleb Perry, Marisa Orlando, Owen Bryan, and Frank Ciolino,...

This pumpkin wishes it could take a photo at the photo booth

Halloween photo booth Wednesday

JESSE ALEXANDER, Staff Writer October 29, 2018

Youth Advisory Council will help GHS students celebrate Halloween on Wednesday with a spooky photo booth at both lunches. The booth is free to take photos in front of, however, students must provide...

Mmmbeth cast at their first dress rehearsal

Hamlette and Mmmbeth take stage this weekend

MADISON LAING, Staff Writer October 24, 2018

Do you remember reading, or look forward to reading "Hamlet" and "Macbeth" in English class? The GHS Theater program will be putting on their production of Hamlette and Mmmbeth this week. Hamlette...

Halloween Carnival to benefit GHS Theater

Halloween Carnival to benefit GHS Theater

MADISON LAING, Staff Writer October 19, 2018

Looking for a family friendly way to celebrate Halloween? The GHS Theater program will be holding a Halloween Carnival for kids of all ages. It will be held this Saturday, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm in the...

The Elicitor hosts Halloween Horror contest

The Elicitor hosts Halloween Horror contest

CATHERINE CANAVAN-DYSTHE, Staff Writer October 17, 2018

Calling all writers and photographers!  Submit a horror themed photo, short story, or poem to The Elicitor’s Halloween Horror contest for a chance to win 2 passes to Hammond Castle’s “Six Nights...

Amanda Curtis talks about conditions in the fashion industry at Glam Slam during Boston Fashion Week

Glam Slam stories focus on sustainability

ELINOR KETELHOHN and DANIELLE DENMAN October 16, 2018

Earlier this month Gillnetter reporters attended Boston Fashion Week’s  storytelling event: Glam Slam. It featured 9 women in the fashion industry, telling their life stories with the objective of inspiring...

3D Art and Design students experiment with sculpture

New sculpture class molds young artists

WILLA BROSNIHAN, Staff Writer October 9, 2018

This year, students have an opportunity to experiment with sculpture as  Gloucester High School introduces a 3D Art and Design class. Students in 3D Art and Design will learn about sculpture and art...

Docksiders set to perform at Topsfield Fair

Docksiders set to perform at Topsfield Fair

MADISON LAING, Staff Writer, Arts and Culture Editor October 4, 2018

Looking for something to do this Columbus Day weekend? The GHS jazz band, the Docksiders, will be performing this coming Saturday at the Topsfield Fair. Their performance will be at 2:00 PM and be approximately...

Music is good for your brain

Music is good for your brain

MILA BARRY, Staff Writer September 25, 2018

Destressing is easier than you think. School starting, busy schedules, juggling sports and squeezing in your homework; if you are like most high school students, you are feeling the stress. But luckily...

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”...

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...

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