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The Gillnetter

The student news site of Gloucester High School in Gloucester, MA

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Madame Finacey smiles for the camera.

Oh mon Dieu, cats everywhere!

SANTANA FARIA, Staff Writer January 12, 2024

When wandering the language hallway of GHS, there’s a classroom that’s sure to catch the eye of any passerby. With cat posters plastering the walls, plush cats hanging from the ceiling, cat magnets,...

Malia Andrews performing a singing prescreen for her college auditions

How I survived musical theater college auditions (and how you can too)

MALIA ANDREWS, Contributor December 6, 2023

What do you think of when someone brings up the college application process? You probably think of essays and transcripts, supplementals and recommendation letters that you have to collect. And some applications...

Aidan Woods works on the trophies he designed for the regatta.

Aidan Woods applies engineering skills to create art

FINNEGAN LEVER, Staff Writer November 3, 2023

To commemorate the 400 year anniversary of Gloucester, the sailing team held a boat race event, also known as a regatta.  Aidan Woods, a member of the sailing team took it upon himself to design and hand-build...

GHS graduate Olivia Hogan-Lopez is studying environmental science engineering and public policy at Harvard.

GHS graduate spotlights: Olivia Hogan-Lopez

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief October 30, 2023

Meet Olivia. Olivia Hogan-Lopez graduated from GHS in the class of 2022, armed with an impressive array of achievements under her belt and full of passion for human rights and STEM. Olivia was accepted...

GHS graduate Haley Weed is studying environmental science at the University of Vermont.

GHS graduate spotlight: Haley Weed

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief October 19, 2023

Meet Haley. Haley Weed graduated GHS in the class of 2022, where the science labs and art rooms of high school led her to pursue science and art at the college level. Haley was accepted into The University...

Jack Patten (center) is studying mechanical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

GHS graduate spotlight: Jack Patten

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief October 6, 2023

Meet Jack. Jack Patten graduated GHS in the class of 2022, where he knew 2 things for certain—one, that he was passionate about STEM, and two, that he loved sports. Jack was accepted into Worcester Polytechnic...

GHS graduate Emily Corrao is studying broadcast journalism and criminal justice t Suffolk University.

GHS graduate spotlight: Emily Corrao

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief October 1, 2023

Meet Emily. Emily Corrao graduated from GHS in the class of 2022, faced with a daunting task—which of her passions should she pursue? Emily was accepted into Suffolk University, a private research university...

Chemistry teacher Katy Venter smiles for the camera.

Mrs. Venter finds her place at GHS

Finnegan Lever, Staff Writer September 27, 2023

Staff and students have welcomed new chemistry teacher Katy Venter to Gloucester High School. Venter began her career as a medicinal chemist, working in a lab at Bristol Myers Squibb. She then transitioned...

GHS graduate Aly Bryant is now working in biotechnoloy at Vesigen Therapeutics.

GHS graduate spotlight: Alysia Bryant

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief September 21, 2023

Meet Aly. Aly Bryant graduated from GHS in the class of 2017, in love with science and ready to take advantage of all the STEM-related opportunities she could. She thought the only way she could do that...

GHS graduate Ella Young is studying vocal performance at the Berklee College of Music.

GHS graduate spotlight: Ella Young

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief September 14, 2023

Meet Ella. Ella Young graduated from GHS in the class of 2022, with a looming decision staring her in the face—the choice between practicality or passion. Ella was accepted into the Berklee College of...

GHS graduate Lucas Brisbois is studying creative writing and media at Hampshire College

GHS graduate spotlight: Lucas Brisbois

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief September 6, 2023

Meet Lucas. Lucas Brisbois graduated from GHS in the class of 2022, keenly aware of his love for writing and film and determined to find ways to cultivate that love. Lucas was accepted into Hampshire College,...

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