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New Info-tech and Marketing teacher Brady Frost welcomes people to the DECA Club.

Teacher Feature: Brady Frost

JESSICA HARVEY, Staff Writer May 4, 2026

After starting the school year without a DECA advisor, Gloucester High School found an unexpected leader in Brady Frost. A former Division I pitcher and business professional, Frost stepped up to the plate...

Ms. Lichtenwald holding one of her many chickens.

Ms. L’s egg-cellent adventures

PHOEBE HONE, Staff Writer April 6, 2026

What animals would you expect your teachers to have? It’s not a common question, of course. Most do not think twice about what animals their teachers might keep outside of school. The most promising...

Digital art depicts an extreme case of AI detection failure.

You against Turnitin

RUBY MCELHENNY, Features Editor February 26, 2026

Isla Black, a senior at Gloucester High School, takes writing seriously.  She has been writing for The Gilnetter for two years and has taken two AP English classes. Recently, she finished an essay for...

Mylee Towne stands behind her graphite observation drawing, "Still Life With Plants", which she received a Gold Key Award for.

Mylee Towne: An artist of many talents

SANTANA FARIA, Editor-In-Chief February 10, 2026

With charcoal stained hands and a thoughtful expression, GHS senior Mylee Towne reaches out to blend the stark lines in front of her. Although some of the students around her are only taking the class...

These taco bowls are full of nutrients to help you get through a busy school or work week.

Meal prep: Taco Tuesday, but make it healthy

RUBY MCELHENNY, Features Editor January 29, 2026

As a kid, Taco Tuesday was my favorite night of the week. Now, Chipotle bowls are my go-to takeout meal. So this week, we're combining the two and turning them into bowls packed with protein and fiber....

Charlotte Morris is one of the many teenage lifeguards in Gloucester, MA.

In conversation with a Gloucester lifeguard

PHOEBE HONE, Staff Writer January 28, 2026

Early mornings. Cold, salty sea air. Waves crash against the shore at Good Harbor Beach while lifeguards sit in the Guard Room, located by the Snack Shack, waiting for their shift to commence. Hands grab...

In the GHS automotive shop, Bianca Sarofeen has gained the skills and confidence needed to excel in a male dominated field.

Voices of the Voc: Bianca’s story

RUBY MCELHENNY, Features Editor September 24, 2025

The smell of gas fills the air. Bright orange sparks fly off of a white wheel as it grinds the rust off a car. Gloucester High’s auto shop is busy with students skillfully repairing everything from brake...

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