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Mayor Greg Verga, State Representative Ann Margerite Ferrante, Lt. Governnon Kim Driscoll, State Senator Bruce Tarr, Sefatia Romeo Theken, Jenny Benedict, and other officials gather at the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Turning the page on Gloucester’s story: Sawyer Free Library reopens to the public
Student performers pose in front of Gloucester Stage backdrop.
Gloucester Stage Company to present summer showcase
Varsity Ice Hockey media day photo of Christopher Dailey.
Gloucester mourns the loss of GHS graduate Chris Dailey
Jane Herrmann addresses the crowd during her valedictorian speech.
Herrmann expresses appreciation and gratitude in commencement address
An informational flyer about Wear Orange Awareness day.
Wear Orange Awareness Day
Brayden Francis signs his letter of intent to continue his baseball career at Endicott College. He is one of four GHS athletes from the Class of 2025 to commit to continue their athletic careers in college. Photo used with permission of Dawn Enos and GHS Fishermen Athletics
“I Can Make Something Happen”: Francis’s Road to College Baseball
Declining creativity in the digital world
Declining creativity in the digital world
The Cape Ann Pride Coalition strives to spread hope among LGBTQ+ individuals despite persecution from federal policies.
Hope amidst hate
Digital art depicts Guatemalan student Alejandro Arreaga's passion for soccer, and for helping others.
Breaking Barriers: Alejandro’s Goal
Lauren Sargent signs her letter of intent to continue her track career at Vermont State (Castleton) University. She is one of four GHS athletes from the Class of 2025 to commit to continue their athletic careers in college. Photo used with permission of Dawn Enos and GHS Fishermen Athletics
The Long Road to Vermont: Sargent continues track career at Castleton University
Thomas Cribbs celebrates with his teammates in a game last season. The senior was named a Boston Herald Player of the Week for his performance in the win over Beverly.
Cribbs’ late-game heroics leads Fishermen to win over Beverly
The Football Team and Cheerleaders dance to "hype up" the GHS crowd during a pep rally earlier this year.
The Impact of Athletics
Noble No-Hits Crusaders to punch ticket to Elite 8
Noble No-Hits Crusaders to punch ticket to Elite 8
Abby Noble had six shutout innings on the mound in the Fishermen's 5-3 win over Medfield.
Fourth-inning rally catapults Fishermen to Sweet 16
Brayden Francis lifts Nolan Aiello in celebration after scoring the winning run in the tenth inning.
Fishermen baseball slips past North Middlesex in ten innings
Think before you shop
Think before you shop
Digital collage of tanning products and girls tanning on a boat
How to achieve the perfect summer glow
Digital art depicts the effects of over-consumption on our planet.
Why we should consume less
100 Days of Trump: How has the country been changed?
A colorful display of fresh vegetables at Renninger's Flea and Farmer's Market in Melbourne, Florida.
Nutrition education should be prioritized in schools
Union President Rachel Rex seen thrilled about the 4th of July Parade.
UGE named 2025 Parade Grand Marshall
A poster concept for Next to Normal written by Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt
Next to Normal: Deep Dive
Official Gloucester Stage Company flyer for the 2025 Summer Teen Intensive
Gloucester Stage announces Teen Theater Intensive
Women's Seine Boat Racing Team "Rowgue" wins their fourth championship in 2019
Oars and grit: The women of Saint Peter’s Fiesta seine boat races
Members of "Kicked Off The Bus" after performing for the residents of Oceanside Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Kicked Off The Bus set to release debut CD and headline at The Cut
Educators march to City Hall for a rally on November 14th.
Teacher strike in pictures
Golden
Golden
Painting
Painting
Ghostboy and Boots
Ghostboy and Boots
Desperate times, desperate measures
Desperate times, desperate measures

The Gillnetter

The Gillnetter
Alex Laine

Alex Laine, Sports Writer

Alex is a Sophomore at GHS, and a first year Sports Writer for The Gillnetter. He contributed to the Gillnetter as a freshman with a Baseball article. Alex enjoys watching all GHS sports, and he plays basketball for The Fishermen. You can reach him at [email protected]

All content by Alex Laine
Nate Montagnino drives down the court for a transition layup against Essex Tech

Fishermen move on to Round of 32

ALEX LAINE, Sports Writer
March 2, 2023
Captain Brady Sullivan brings the ball up the court

Basketball: Fishermen boys break losing streak

ALEX LAINE, Sports Writer
February 2, 2023
Boys Basketball Beats Saugus

Boys Basketball Beats Saugus

ALEX LAINE, Staff Writer
January 12, 2023
Fishermen basketball remains undefeated after win against Swampscott

Fishermen basketball remains undefeated after win against Swampscott

ALEX LAINE, Sports Writer
December 22, 2022
Varsity boys soccer team pose for a picture on senior night.

Fishermen celebrate senior night with a win against Falcons

ALEX LAINE, Sports Writer
October 25, 2022
Domenic Paone takes a shot on goal.

Boys soccer loses to Magicians

ALEX LAINE, Staff Writer
October 19, 2022
Boys soccer team celebrates win against Winthrop last week.

Boys soccer clinches No.1 spot in NEC South

ALEX LAINE, Sports Writer
October 13, 2022
Boys soccer holds number one spot in NEC

Boys soccer holds number one spot in NEC

ALEX LAINE, Sports Writer
September 20, 2022
Team huddle at the end of a tough loss for Gloucester

GHS Football drops season opener to Hamilton-Wenham

ALEX LAINE, Sports Writer
September 13, 2022
Kayky Barbosa sends the ball down field last fall season.

Boys soccer kicks off a win against Salem

ALEX LAINE, Sports Writer
September 8, 2022
Fishermen bring it in after first scrimmage against Ipswich

Fishermen football is ready for a winning season

ALEX LAINE, Sports Writer
September 6, 2022
Senior Brett Moore pitches in his final high school game

End of the road for GHS baseball

ALEX LAINE, Contributor
June 13, 2022
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