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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
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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?
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
Isla Black

Isla Black, News Editor

Isla Black is a senior at GHS and News Editor for the Gillnetter. She enjoys baking, arts & crafts, and hanging out with her friends. She is an active member of many GHS clubs including DECA, student council, Mental Health Ambassadors, and more. She is also a starting player on the Field Hockey Team. You can contact her with story ideas at [email protected]

All content by Isla Black
A flyer announcing the Energy Savings Fair to the public

4th annual Energy Savings Fair returning to Gloucester

ISLA BLACK, News Editor
October 28, 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
Ashlyn Orlando battles a Sachem for possession.

Gloucester field hockey dominates senior night

ISLA BLACK, News Editor
October 21, 2025
Mini college fairs will be held outside the cafeteria twice a week through November

GHS redesigns college representative visits

ISLA BLACK, News Editor
October 15, 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
Captain Adam Conigliari walking to his tee shot

Golf splits week evenly with a single win and loss

ISLA BLACK and TREVOR D’ANNOLFO
September 21, 2025
New Gloucester High School principal, Dr. John Perella

John Perella takes the helm as Gloucester High School’s new principal

ISLA BLACK, News Editor
September 12, 2025
Trevor D'Annolfo focuses on an important putt. [Photo courtesy of Dawn Enos]

Golf sweeps week to advance to 6-2

ISLA BLACK and TREVOR D’ANNOLFO
September 12, 2025
Women's Seine Boat Racing Team "Rowgue" wins their fourth championship in 2019

Oars and grit: The women of Saint Peter’s Fiesta seine boat races

ISLA BLACK, Staff Writer
June 20, 2025
Members of "Kicked Off The Bus" after performing for the residents of Oceanside Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Kicked Off The Bus set to release debut CD and headline at The Cut

ISLA BLACK, Staff Writer
May 14, 2025
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

ISLA BLACK, Staff Writer
April 15, 2025
Cast of "James and the Giant Peach" performing their finale number at dress rehearsal.

GHS Musical “James and the Giant Peach” opens Thursday

ISLA BLACK, Staff Writer
April 9, 2025
Poster provided by Gloucester Education Foundation

9th Annual Power of Play slated for GHS

ISLA BLACK, Staff Writer
March 7, 2025
The cast of "Descendants" rehearsing for the show.

O’Maley Middle School presents “Descendants”

ISLA BLACK, Staff Writer
February 28, 2025
Battle of the Bands Friday night

Battle of the Bands Friday night

ISLA BLACK, Staff Writer
February 6, 2025
Graphic designed to promote the NHS clothing drive.

NHS calls on community for Clothing Drive

ISLA BLACK, Staff Writer
January 27, 2025
Students Natalie Sheedy, Cassidy Pontes, Lauren Sargent, Emily Tuck and Keith Kershaw participate in a lab during the trip.

Gender Equity in STEM Club takes on MIT

ISLA BLACK, Staff Writer
January 14, 2025
Freshman Kaya Collins skates down the ice in front of junior captain Keagan Jewell.

Girls hockey clutch first win of the season

ISLA BLACK, Staff Writer
December 19, 2024
Captain Elliana Parsons skates down the ice in a scrimmage earlier this season.

Girls Hockey opens with a loss

ISLA BLACK, Staff Writer
December 16, 2024
Seniors Colby Warren and Giacomo Martell will lead the Fishermen roster, who are set to make another impressive run this winter.

The teams of winter: Gloucester sports preview

ALEENA BROWN, ISLA BLACK, COLE MOSLEY-WYNN, GRACE CASTELLUCCI, DELILAH DAVIS, and LEXI THOMAS
December 11, 2024
Club picture during the Fall Leadership Conference at Bentley University.

Students attend DECA Fall Leadership Conference

ISLA BLACK, Staff Writer
November 1, 2024
Digital art by Lexi Thomas

GHS will hold Mock Election on October 29th

ISLA BLACK, Staff Writer
October 23, 2024
NAHS Students paint outside during Wednesday's field trip.

NAHS artists paint “en Plein air” at GHS

ISLA BLACK, Staff Writer
October 11, 2024
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