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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

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Gavin Bren

Gavin Bren, Sports Writer

Gavin Bren is a senior at GHS and a first year staff writer for the Gillnetter. Gavin is a captain of the Gloucester High School football team and a multi-year starter. He enjoys being active and finding new music. But above all, Gavin enjoys analyzing and writing about the sport of football at all levels.

All content by Gavin Bren
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

GAVIN BREN, Sports Writer
November 6, 2025

GHS gets in the spirit: A look inside homecoming week at Gloucester High

RUBY MCELHENNY, JESSICA HARVEY, ISLA BLACK, and GAVIN BREN
October 24, 2025
Quarterback Camryn Rodolosi prepares to throw the ball up the field.

Fishermen back on track, down Saugus on Senior Night

GAVIN BREN, Sports Writer
October 21, 2025
Jaylen Severino carries the ball with co-captain Thomas Cribbs as the lead blocker.

Fishermen stumble in Swampscott, lose 28-22

GAVIN BREN, Sports Writer
October 16, 2025
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

GAVIN BREN, Sports Writer
October 10, 2025
Joe Allen rushes for a touchdown in Gloucester's 34-33 win over Bishop Fenwick.

The hottest boys in GHS: Fishermen football stays undefeated

GAVIN BREN, Sports Writer
October 1, 2025
Thomas Cribbs and Mia Rodolosi are this week’s top student athletes.

Student Athletes of the Week

ALEENA BROWN, ISLA BLACK, GAVIN BREN, GRACE CASTELLUCCI, MEGHAN BUCKLEY, and TREVOR D’ANNOLFO
September 24, 2025
Senior Captain Thomas Cribbs celebrates after QB Camryn Rodolosi scored his second touchdown of the night.

Now or Never: Fishermen capture statement win over St. Mary’s

GAVIN BREN, Sports Writer
September 22, 2025
Boston Globe and Boston Herald Player of the Week Joe Allen led the Fishermen's offense in their dominant win in Falmouth.

Gloucester’s Allen finds the endzone four times in Falmouth

GAVIN BREN, Sports Writer
September 19, 2025
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

GAVIN BREN, Sports Writer
September 9, 2025
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