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Students strut their stuff at Spring Showcase

Students strut their stuff at Spring Showcase

MADISON LAING, Staff Writer May 16, 2018

Looking for something to do this Friday night? The GHS Theater program will be putting on a Spring Showcase. The Spring Showcase will be happening Friday, May 16th in the auditorium. The doors will...

Citywide arts festival to showcase youth art

Citywide arts festival to showcase youth art

WILLA BROSNIHAN, Staff Writer May 9, 2018

This Saturday, Gloucester will delve into an exploration and celebration of local student art during the 10th annual Arts Festival. The Arts Festival, a Gloucester Education Foundation program, allows...

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...

Music Director Dan Fleury poses in front of the Docksiders.

Docksiders to perform free concert at Shalin Liu in Rockport

MARIA KOTOB, Staff writer, Editor May 2, 2018

As the year begins to wrap up, Gloucester High School Docksiders prepare for their Spring concerts, all which will occur in May. The first will be tonight, May 2nd at the Shalin Liu Performance Center...

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...

(from left) Maddie Gossom, Jessyca Muniz, Haley Johnson, Bella Giordano, Brendan Johnson, Karlee Hynes, and Kayla Saltonstall at the  Massachusetts Theater Celebration at Weston High School

GHS Theater Program steals the show with seven recognitions

MADISON LAING, Staff Writer March 27, 2018

On March 10th, the GHS Theater Program went to the Massachusetts Theater Celebration at Weston High School. This drama festival was made possible by METG (Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild), who...

Brendan Johnson and Jessyca Muniz rehearse for the GHS spring musical, Once Upon a Mattress

GHS Theater Program’s “Once Upon a Mattress” is a fun show for the whole family

WILLA BROSNIHAN, Staff Writer March 23, 2018

For this year’s annual spring musical, the GHS Drama program is presenting "Once Upon a Mattress," a fun and amusing adaptation of the "Princess and the Pea." This raucous comedy stars Princess Winifred,...

Honeycomb, a cafe in Hamilton Wenham.

A guide to the best local cafes

SARAH WHITMORE, Staff Writer March 15, 2018

We’ve all been there. Exhausted. In desperate need of a cup of coffee and some soul soothing. As students prepare for the final weeks of the third quarter, SAT, MCAS, and sports, a case of spring fever...

Your 2018 Oscar Best Picture ballot

Your 2018 Oscar Best Picture ballot

KAYLA PENNIMPEDE, Staff Writer March 4, 2018

Tonight, the Oscars are being held for the 90th year. The best films and actors of 2017 will be honored for their accomplishments. There are 24 total categories, each one resulting in a final winner. Some...

Need a new TV series?

Need a new TV series?

GIANNA CABRAL, Staff Writer, Arts and Culture Editor February 28, 2018

Today, television is such a huge part of our daily lives. If you are constantly looking for a new TV show to start watching, here is a list of a variety of genres: For the drama lovers: This Is Us This...

Stay active in your community this winter break

Stay active in your community this winter break

GIANNA CABRAL, Staff Writer, Arts and Culture Editor February 9, 2018

There are so many local opportunities to give back to the community. Whether you need community service hours or just want to help make an impact in the world, there is a way to give back for everyone....

GHS teachers reimagined as Disney characters

GHS teachers reimagined as Disney characters

ERICCA NOLAN, GIANNA CABRAL, and VIDRIANA CATANZARO February 6, 2018

Have you ever wanted your life to be a Disney movie? Well surprise! You are living in one if you go to Gloucester High School. When you are bored in class, picture these Disney characters giving your...

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