The Gillnetter

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  • The Fall Clothing Drive goes until Nov. 14th!
  • Semi formal is on November 10th - Be at GHS by 4:30!
  • Term 1 ends November 6th!
  • Application Workshop during homeroom on Nov. 12th
  • LLCD
Frames from "You Got Framed" fundraiser placed in front yard of a local Gloucester citizen's house.
NAHS fundraiser “You Got Framed” to travel around Gloucester
A flyer announcing the Energy Savings Fair to the public
4th annual Energy Savings Fair returning to Gloucester
The Youth Advisory Council clothing drive stand outside of the Cafeteria
Youth Advisory Council holds clothing drive to benefit Open Door
School committee candidates answer questions from students and community members
School committee candidates answer questions from students and community members
The tea on "Tea"
The tea on “Tea”
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
Digital art by Mylee Towne
Fun and frightful films for the fall
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
Jaylen Severino carries the ball with co-captain Thomas Cribbs as the lead blocker.
Playoff Bound: Fishermen to host Auburn despite regular season finale loss
Captain Henry Harrison anticipates a dribble from a Malden player.
Boys’ soccer wins season finale against Hornets
GHS adopts Morgan's Message to promote mental health awareness for athletes
GHS adopts Morgan’s Message to promote mental health awareness for athletes
Goalie Shane Witdfeldt kicks the ball during a goal kick.
Boys’ soccer drops match to Malden
The Volleyball team poses after their win. [Photo courtesy of GHS Volleyball]
Volleyball notches first program win in history
Digital art depicts a parody cover of the first Twilight book.
Twilight: so bad, it’s good
Digital art depicts how streaming services have taken over network television.
The problem with bingeable television
Why GHS should have a homecoming dance
Why GHS should have a homecoming dance
Screenshot of the SmartPass application when opened: 3 bathrooms closed, and one open with 3 people in line.
New bathroom policies are not so “smart”
Digital art depicts the modern Halloween dilemma: to trunk, or to trick?
Is trunk-or-treating the death of Halloween tradition?
GHS Music hosts the annual Fall Coffee House
GHS Music hosts the annual Fall Coffee House
Gloucester High Sophomore Shane Widtfeldt depicts his "passion" for his hometown's beauty as well as the craft of photography.
Students capture “passion” at Crane Estate exhibit
Clubs to join at GHS
Clubs to join at GHS
A stylized version of the Gloucester Education Foundation’s poster for the gala
GEF lets sparks fly
Members of the GHS drama club pose for a group photo on the first day of auditions. .
GHS theater comes alive with The Sound of Music 
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
Ari Priest

Ari Priest, Staff Writer

Ari Priest is a senior at GHS, and a first year staff writer for The Gillnetter. She likes music, photography, animals, doing hair and cosmetics. She is on the swim and dive team, plays drums for the Docksiders, and is a member of the tech crew for the theater performances. She likes to spend hours shopping, just to only buy one or two things. You can contact her at [email protected]

All content by Ari Priest
The Greasy Pole walk at St. Peter's Fiesta 2022

How to slay your spring and summer

ARI PRIEST, Staff Writer
May 17, 2023
Photographers Aidan Kull and Vanessa Torres at the Through the Student's Lense exhibit featuring the work of Gloucester High School Students

GHS students featured in Marblehead Arts Association exhibit

ARI PRIEST, Staff Writer
March 16, 2023
Ari Priest diving at the sectionals meet at the Mucciaccio pool in Dedham last year.

Swim and Dive Spotlight: Ari Priest

ARI PRIEST, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023
Art by Cyan Clements

Get in the spirit with The Gillnetter’s Christmas movie picks

ANNIKA NYBORG and ARI PRIEST
December 8, 2022
'CLUE: on Stage' opens on Thursday

‘CLUE: on Stage’ opens on Thursday

ARI PRIEST, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
Trinity O'Leary (left) poses for Charlie Groleau - the official photographer of GHS Paparazzi.

Behind the camera of GHS Paparazzi

ARI PRIEST, Staff Writer
November 14, 2022
GHS Youth Advisory Council seeks members

GHS Youth Advisory Council seeks members

ARI PRIEST, Staff Writer
October 13, 2022
Frolic into fall with these fun activities

Frolic into fall with these fun activities

ARI PRIEST, Staff Writer
September 19, 2022
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