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The Gillnetter

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Principal James Cook stands in the hallway of GHS

Principal Cook to step down and return to teaching

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor April 15, 2025

Last Friday, Gloucester High School principal James Cook announced that he will be stepping down at the end of this school year to return to the school’s English department.  Cook has worked in schools...

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GHS launches Wellness Coach Mentorship Program

KATY HAUTALA, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

GHS is introducing a new wellness class for the 2025-2026 school year. The course is called the Wellness Coach Mentorship Program, and is designed for students who are interested in psychology, childcare,...

The official poster for the 16th annual pizza taste-off.

Interact club to host pizza taste-off

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor April 8, 2025

Are you looking for a fun way for you and your family to spend Wednesday evening? Do you enjoy competitive events where YOU are the judge? Well, look no further than the 16th annual Pizza Taste-Off at...

Coach Gap Saputo led the tennis team in a trash pickup Wednesday in hopes of beautifying Gloucester High School.

From tennis rackets to trash bags

RUBY MCELHENNY, Features Editor April 3, 2025

Alcohol cans, McDonalds bags, and discarded Dunkin’ coffee cups littered the Gloucester High parking lot. Vapes were wedged in between rocks, and the bright spring grass was covered with greasy takeout...

Ms. Feener creating the seating chart for senior banquet in 2023

GHS bids farewell to Ms. Feener

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor April 2, 2025

As you roam the halls of GHS, avoiding that math test you didn’t study for, or taking a break from learning about the unit circle, a ray of sunshine walks past. With her tote bag and lively laugh, it's...

Digital Art depicting the many aspects of the new NHS Induction Prep class offered next year.

NHS Induction Preparation to be offered for gym credit next year

SANTANA FARIA and LEXI THOMAS April 1, 2025

With course selections in full swing at Gloucester High School, upcoming juniors have a new elective opportunity for the 2025-2026 school year: National Honor Society Induction Preparation (N-SIP).   This...

Newest members of the Sherman B. Ruth Chapter of the National Honor Society.

Gloucester High School inducts 52 into NHS

LEXI THOMAS, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

Last Thursday, the Gloucester High School Chapter of the National Honors Society inducted 52 members. The ceremony, held in the GHS auditorium every year, welcomed current and new members to partake in...

Poster provided by Gloucester Education Foundation

9th Annual Power of Play slated for GHS

ISLA BLACK, Staff Writer March 7, 2025

Gloucester Education Foundation (GEF) is proud to announced their free annual Power of Play event returns on March 23, with a dynamic slate of hands-on, screen-free, play-based activities for kids of all...

Kaleb Joseph to speak at GHS

Kaleb Joseph to speak at GHS

JESSICA HARVEY, Staff Writer March 6, 2025

On Tuesday, March 11th, Gloucester High School is hosting a Resource Fair, where Spring sport athletes will hear from speaker Kaleb Joseph. All students and parents are encouraged to attend.  The event...

Official City of Gloucester Emblem

Gloucester invites community input on city policy

LEXI THOMAS, Staff Writer March 6, 2025

America's oldest seaport, the City of Gloucester, is known throughout the world as an authentic, working waterfront community, a place of spectacular natural beauty, and home to a diverse population of...

Finalists Jeferson DoCarmo, Finn Costa, Henry Harrison, Aleena Brown, Lexi Thomas, Isla Black, Velia Wrinn, Julian Nixon, and Keira O’Brien pose after the Grand Awards Ceremony.

Junior DECA trifecta moves on to ICDC

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor March 4, 2025

Twenty members of the GHS DECA club traveled to Boston last week for SCDC to compete against the best competitors in Massachusetts. Julian Nixon, Velia Wrinn, and Keira O'Brien took home 4th place in Hospitality...

Madame Finacey’s poses with her French class during her birthday celebration.

Le sept février: Une super bonne journée!

RUBY MCELHENNY, Staff Writer February 13, 2025

February 7th, 2025, might have seemed like any other winter day for most. But for room 1211 in GHS, it was a day filled with sweets, balloons, and gifts for French and Spanish teacher Ms. Finacey’s birthday.  Her...

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