The Gillnetter

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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”
Mini college fairs will be held outside the cafeteria twice a week through November
GHS redesigns college representative visits
Myles Tran-Harrison and Jeferson do Carmo started their passion project "Wicked Smart" to promote financial literacy at Gloucester High School.
GHS students introduce Wicked Smart financial program
Students and teachers form a pink ribbon to promote breast cancer awareness
GHS Thinks Pink
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
The Volleyball team poses after their win. [Photo courtesy of GHS Volleyball]
Volleyball notches first program win in history
Quarterback Camryn Rodolosi prepares to throw the ball up the field.
Fishermen back on track, down Saugus on Senior Night
Jaylen Severino carries the ball with co-captain Thomas Cribbs as the lead blocker.
Fishermen stumble in Swampscott, lose 28-22
The GHS/MERHS senior cross country runners pose together on Senior Night. [Photo courtesy of Manchester-Essex Athletics]
Cross country capture win over Tigers in senior night victory
Jaylen Severino prepares for a run in a game earlier this season. The senior captain was awarded the Boston Globe and Boston Herald Player of the Week for his performance against Salem.
Fishermen stun Witches, move to 5-0
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?
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
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 
Digital art inspired by the album cover of The Life of a Showgirl
Has Taylor Swift lost her touch?
Dunkin or Starbucks? Which coffee shop has better pumpkin this season?
The Pumpkin Wars
A Dot Day poster decorated with GHS students’ handmade dots
Students make their mark for National Dot Day
jzwadlo, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Dark: One of the best Netflix shows you’ve never heard of
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
Ben Carpenter

Ben Carpenter, Arts & Culture Editor

Ben is a senior at GHS and is returning to the Gillnetter this year. He enjoys running, listening to music, and doing crosswords. When he finds himself with free time, he likes to keep up with politics and waste away on social media. Contact him at [email protected].

All content by Ben Carpenter
Carol Cafasso poses in her classroom for a photo

Cafasso says goodbye to GHS

BEN CARPENTER, Arts and Culture Editor
June 6, 2023
Vocational students were gifted safety footwear from the BRUNT FOOTWEAR COMPANY

GHS CVTE program receives work boots, will showcase student portfolios Thursday

BEN CARPENTER, Arts and Culture Editor
May 11, 2023
Oscar nominees lack diversity, again

Oscar nominees lack diversity, again

BEN CARPENTER, Arts & Culture Editor
March 9, 2023
GHS library runs "blind date with a book" in anticipation of Valentine's Day

GHS library runs “blind date with a book” in anticipation of Valentine’s Day

FINN WALL and BEN CARPENTER
January 30, 2023
Cyan Clements depicts headphones blaring with the music that defined 2022.

The Gillnetter’s top five albums of 2022

BEN CARPENTER, Arts & Culture Editor
December 29, 2022
GHS hosts National Arts Honors Society Induction

GHS hosts National Arts Honors Society Induction

BEN CARPENTER, Arts and Culture Editor
December 7, 2022
Affirmative action hangs in the balance as Supreme Court hears new cases

Affirmative action hangs in the balance as Supreme Court hears new cases

BEN CARPENTER, Arts and Culture Editor
November 7, 2022
9 tips for the college application process

9 tips for the college application process

BEN CARPENTER, Arts & Culture Editor
October 18, 2022
New guidance counselors Courtney Royal (left) and Kelly Flynn (right) pose for a picture.

New counselors Royal and Flynn bring enthusiasm to GHS guidance department

AURELIA HARRISON and BEN CARPENTER
September 16, 2022
New Machine Gun Kelly album: pop-punk at its blandest and most derivative

New Machine Gun Kelly album: pop-punk at its blandest and most derivative

BEN CARPENTER, Staff Writer
April 12, 2022
James Cook strikes a pose in his traditional kilt. He may never wear pants to work again.

Principal Cook opens up, shocks community with announcement

BEN CARPENTER and MICHAEL MERCHANT
April 1, 2022
Social media unhinged over doors vs. wheels

Social media unhinged over doors vs. wheels

BEN CARPENTER, Staff Writer
March 9, 2022
Willow Barry's artistic rendition of Mitski's "Laurel Hell" track list represents both the orderliness and chaos of the album.

“Laurel Hell” marks a shift in sound for singer-songwriter Mitski

BEN CARPENTER, Staff Writer
March 1, 2022
Willow Barry's artistic representation of DawnFM's old-school radio sound and feel.

Pop superstar The Weeknd returns with dazzling fifth album

BEN CARPENTER, Staff Writer
January 26, 2022
Three notable albums you may have missed in 2021

Three notable albums you may have missed in 2021

BEN CARPENTER, Staff Writer
December 22, 2021
Seventies R&B makes a comeback: An Evening With Silk Sonic

Seventies R&B makes a comeback: An Evening With Silk Sonic

BEN CARPENTER, Staff Writer
November 24, 2021
School, city and state officials break ground on the site of the new combined elementary school.

Construction starts on new combined elementary school

BEN CARPENTER and EMILY CORRAO
October 25, 2021
"Montero": The anticipated debut from one of Gen-Z's biggest stars

“Montero”: The anticipated debut from one of Gen-Z’s biggest stars

BEN CARPENTER, Staff Writer
October 6, 2021
GHS welcomes new science teacher Amanda Pastel

New science teacher Amanda Pastel brings compassion and confidence to GHS

BEN CARPENTER, Staff Writer
September 21, 2021
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