The Gillnetter

The student news site of Gloucester High School in Gloucester, MA
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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?
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 
Digital art inspired by the album cover of The Life of a Showgirl
Has Taylor Swift lost her touch?
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
Brandon Smith

Brandon Smith, Staff Writer

Brandon Smith is a Junior at GHS and is excited to start his first year as a writer on The Gillnetter. Academically driven, he takes his classes very seriously and puts his grades as his number one priority. An employee of Bass Rocks and a player on the GHS golf team, he spends lots of time at the golf course. At school, he is a member of the Interact Club, Student Council, and DECA. On his free time he likes to hang out with his friends, go to the YMCA, and watch movies.

All content by Brandon Smith
GHS softball team celebrates after scoring the winning run in the 8th inning

GHS softball moves on to semifinals

BRANDON SMITH, Staff Writer
June 11, 2018
Awesome Gloucester eco-friendly grant up for grabs

Awesome Gloucester eco-friendly grant up for grabs

BRANDON SMITH, Staff Writer
April 25, 2018
GHS students take initiative on climate change research in Gloucester

GHS students take initiative on climate change research in Gloucester

BRANDON SMITH, Staff Writer
March 19, 2018
Fish Tales offers unique storytelling experience for students

Fish Tales offers unique storytelling experience for students

BRANDON SMITH, Staff Writer
February 14, 2018
Homelessness is an issue for every age

Homelessness is an issue for every age

BRANDON SMITH, Staff Writer
January 29, 2018
Ryan Argentino pins opponent at last week's match

Wrestling team hopes to take down the competition

BRANDON SMITH, Staff Writer
December 12, 2017
Join the ski club...it's a snow brainer.

Join the ski club…it’s a snow brainer.

BRANDON SMITH, Staff Writer
November 20, 2017
Colby Mitchell and Ryan Muniz led the golf team to victory for a second year

Mitchell and Muniz score low and win big

BRANDON SMITH, Staff Writer
November 15, 2017
Standing water in Ponce, Puerto Rico, poses health risks for its residents more than a week after Hurricane Maria devastated the island

O’Maley Spanish teacher raises money for family in Puerto Rico

BRANDON SMITH, Staff Writer
October 24, 2017
There is a whole salad and a slice of pizza in there.

Facing food waste

BRANDON SMITH and JESSE ALEXANDER
October 10, 2017
Vocational students huddle around new equipment.

Massachusetts Capital Skills Grant creates opportunities for GHS students

DELANEY BENCHOFF and BRANDON SMITH
September 13, 2017
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