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Principal James Cook stands in the hallway of GHS
Principal Cook to step down and return to teaching
Digital Art
GHS launches Wellness Coach Mentorship Program
The official poster for the 16th annual pizza taste-off.
Interact club to host pizza taste-off
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
Ms. Feener creating the seating chart for senior banquet in 2023
GHS bids farewell to Ms. Feener
Cousins Monica and Jennyfer C., who are from Guatemala, mostly speak in Q'eqchi', an indigenous language that predates the Spanish colonization of Central America.
Breaking Barriers: An ancient language in a new land
Multilingual student Melany Cristobal blends memories of Guatemala, a passion for art, and her own version of the American dream in her crochet business.
Breaking Barriers: Made by Melany
Two people sitting on a bench in Stage Fort park looking out on Gloucester Harbor.
Mr. Pleuler’s hidden talent
When students join the STEM club, they are presented with many opportunities to explore various science fields.
The Gender Equity in STEM Club: Why it matters
Franklin dreams of opening a restaurant one day that would bring his home culture to Gloucester.
Breaking Barriers: Franklin’s Dream
Aleena Brown and Nico Alves are this week’s top student athletes.
Student Athletes of the Week
Abby Noble and Nico Alves are this week's student athletes of the week.
Student Athletes of the Week
Skye Berry makes a run down the field in GHS's matchup against Swampscott.
Big Blue hands girls’ Lacrosse 5th straight loss
Mackayla Allen tags out a runner sliding into second base.
Sachems no match for undefeated Fishermen
Sophomore Nico Alves in position.
Gloucester baseball stays undefeated
A colorful display of fresh vegetables at Renninger's Flea and Farmer's Market in Melbourne, Florida.
Nutrition education should be prioritized in schools
Tipping the scale to fun
Tipping the scale to fun
Digital art by Ruby McElhenny illustrating the struggle students face when they are victims of bullying.
Schools should step up and address bullying
President to Congress: “America is Back”
Colored pencil art depicting a single sport athlete turning away from the opportunity to play more sports
The End of the All-Around Athlete
The official poster for this year's annual "Jazz for a Cure" event.
Jazz for a Cure: Gloucester musicians take the stage to fight cancer
Cast of "James and the Giant Peach" performing their finale number at dress rehearsal.
GHS Musical “James and the Giant Peach” opens Thursday
The official emblem of the City of Gloucester.
Gloucester hosts Earth Day recycling drive
GHS history teacher Phil Cook referees an Intramural Volleyball match
Average Joe’s win 2025 Intramural Volleyball Tournament
Freshly baked scones, ready to eat, served on a ceramic plate.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s day with Traditional Irish Scones
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

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Aleena Brown and Nico Alves are this week’s top student athletes.

[Photo] Student Athletes of the Week

ALEENA BROWN and COLE MOSLEY-WYNN
April 24, 2025
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[Photo] POTW

April 24, 2025
Keira O'Brien is a key player in the Fishermen lineup.

[Photo] Lowell Catholic girls’ tennis beats Fishermen

DELILAH DAVIS, Staff Writer
April 2, 2025
Senior Sarah Fernandes finishes her race on Senior Night last season.

[Photo] GHS Winter Sports Preview

December 11, 2024
Joseph Allen was one of three Gloucester football players to be named to the NEC All-Conference team after his historic season.

[Photo] Fall SAOTS

December 5, 2024
Camryn Rodolosi, Stefano Numerosi, Trevor D'Annolfo, Ava Paone, Fiona Black, and Natalya Dos Santos are six Gloucester Athletes who contributed to their respective teams this fall.

[Photo] A recap of GHS’s fall sports

ALEENA BROWN and COLE MOSLEY-WYNN
December 4, 2024
Ivana Ferrara waves to the crowd during Gloucester's senior night matchup earlier this season.

[Photo] GHS Fall Sports Recap (Girls)

December 4, 2024
Trevor D'Annolfo (Left) and Adam Conigliari (Middle) were picked to the NEC All Star and All Conference teams, respectively.

[Photo] GHS Fall Sports Recap (Boys)

December 3, 2024
The GHS Varsity Field Hockey poses during their Media Day team picture.

[Photo] MIAA releases final brackets after grueling court injuction

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor
October 30, 2024
Joesph Allen (Left) and Trevor D’Annolfo (Right)

[Photo] Student Athletes of the Week

ALEENA BROWN, COLE MOSLEY-WYNN, and VINCENZO CIARAMITARO
October 28, 2024
Skye Ciolino smashes the ball up the field in a match earlier this season.

[Photo] Fishermen tricked by Magicians in 6-1 loss

MEADOW ANDERSON, Staff Writer
October 9, 2024
Thomas Cribbs celebrates a touchdown earlier this season.

[Photo] Fishermen edge out St.Bernard in close game

October 2, 2024
Julia Palk scores in a matchup last season.

[Photo] Fishermen score early in win against Peabody

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor
September 25, 2024
Softball starters pose for a picture.

[Photo] GHS softball advances to Sweet 16

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Writer
June 5, 2024
(From left to right) Olivia Madruga and Cam Carroll high five during the game.

[Photo] Softball cruises by Bishop Fenwick in 4-1 bash

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Writer
May 14, 2024
Girls Basketball Team seniors pose for a photo.

[Photo] Winter Sports Wrap Up

April 5, 2024
Siblings Colby and Keegan Jewell whose teams are both entering the D2 Hockey Playoffs

[Photo] GHS hockey enters playoff season

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Writer
February 29, 2024
Jack Silvera looks for a teammate to pass to.

[Photo] GHS boys basketball outlasts Saugus in nail-biting win

ALEENA BROWN, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024
The girls hockey team celebrates a goal.

[Photo] Can’t stop them now: girls hockey snags another win

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Writer
February 2, 2024
Keagan Jewell plays the puck down the ice.

[Photo] Girls hockey defeats Newburyport with nail-biting 7-5 win

January 30, 2024
Dorothy Talbot rink during a game

[Photo] Fishermen drop game to Headers

ALEENA BROWN and WILL LINN
January 26, 2024
Aiden DeCoste pins his opponent

[Photo] GHS Wrestling reels in another Dual victory

LEXI THOMAS, Staff Writer
January 26, 2024
Lily Pregent speeds on the ice.

[Photo] Girls Hockey dazzles with 2 big wins

ALEENA BROWN and WILL LINN
January 24, 2024
Jordan Purdue del Torchio goes for a 2-point shot.

[Photo] Girls basketball sends the Witches to trial

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Writer
January 24, 2024
Colby Jewell is the 15th GHS player in GHS history to reach the 100 Point Club.

[Photo] Colby Jewell becomes 15th member of GHS Hockey’s 100 Point Club

ALEENA BROWN and WILL LINN
January 16, 2024
Kaya Collins awaits a pass from her teammate

[Photo] GHS girls hockey add another win under their belts

ALEENA BROWN and ELLIANA PARSONS
January 4, 2024
Joe Orlando plays the puck behind the net in last Saturday's game against Concord-Carlisle.

[Photo] Boys Hockey with first win against Marblehead

December 15, 2023
GHS Field Hockey senior players pose for a photo.

[Photo] GHS 2023 fall sports wrap-up

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Writer
December 13, 2023
(from left) Domenic Paone, Gino Tripoli, and Andrew Fahim celebrate an early game goal.

[Photo] Boys soccer ties St. Mary’s

ALEENA BROWN, Contributor
September 26, 2023
From left to right: Abby Lowthers, Keagan Jewell, Lily Pregent

[Photo] Tanner takedown

ALEENA BROWN, Contributor
September 20, 2023
(from left) Lily Pregent and Ella Costa mid-game.

[Photo] No magic here: Field hockey beats Marblehead 8-0

ALEENA BROWN, Contributor
September 18, 2023
Captain Brady Sullivan brings the ball up the court

[Photo] Basketball: Fishermen boys break losing streak

ALEX LAINE, Sports Writer
February 2, 2023
The field hockey team poses after a game.

[Photo] Field Hockey advances to Quarterfinal

KELSY FRONTIERO, Contributor
November 10, 2022
Team poses for a photo before last regular season game.

[Photo] Field Hockey advances in tournament

KELSY FRONTIERO, Contributor
November 7, 2022
Senior Captain Darcy Muller leading the pack in the 200m dash against Danvers last Wednesday

[Photo] Girls Track back to back NEC South Champs

ANDREW COELHO, Sports Writer
May 17, 2022
(From Left) Gloucester captain Robert Schuster, captain PJ Zappa, and sophomore Brett Cunningham all scramble for the ball.

[Photo] Boys Lacrosse narrowly loses to the Panthers

YAHIR COLLADO, Sports Writer
April 15, 2022
Gloucester Goalie Nick Tarantino catches a flying puck from his left corner.

[Photo] Fishermen advance to Quarter-finals; Headers head home

YAHIR COLLADO, Sports Writer
March 8, 2022
Gloucester will host East Boston in the round of 32 of the MIAA 2021 Division 3 Boys Soccer State Tournament at Newell Stadium 5:00pm on Saturday 11/6

[Photo] Boys soccer looks to continue their historic season in the State Tournament

ANDREW COELHO, Staff Writer
November 5, 2021
Junior Marina Sullivan rallies in her doubles match, securing a win.

[Photo] Girls Tennis opens the season with a shutout victory

EMILY GOSSOM, Staff Writer
May 14, 2021
Freshman Aleena Dort makes a leap for the ball while playing goalie a few weeks ago.

[Photo] Girls soccer ends season on a high note

ANDREW COELHO, Staff Writer
November 25, 2020
Soccer team strategizes before kickoff against Salem

[Photo] Boys soccer is back on track after two wins

ANDREW COELHO and OWEN HARDY
October 21, 2019
Gloucester golf team hopes to improve its season after two consecutive wins

[Photo] Golf team hits season turnaround after two consecutive wins

THOMAS ELLIOTT, Staff Writer
October 1, 2019
Boys soccer team celebrates after a win.

[Photo] Boys soccer pulls off last minute comeback

ANDREW COELHO and OWEN HARDY
September 24, 2019
Owen Hardy celebrates his first goal of the season which put Gloucester in the lead against Beverly.

[Photo] GHS boys soccer remains undefeated 

ANDREW COELHO, Staff Writer
September 20, 2019
Gloucester hockey players celebrate a goal

[Photo] Boys hockey advances to playoffs

KYLE CASUCCI, Staff Writer
February 9, 2018
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