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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?
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
Jessica Harvey

Jessica Harvey, Staff Writer

Jessica Harvey is a senior at Gloucester High School and is a second-year staff writer for the Gillnetter. She participates in AP and honors classes, as well as school extracurricular activities such as the DECA Club, the STEM Club, and the Varsity Girls Soccer team. In her free time, she enjoys playing guitar, going to the beach, traveling, and learning about the history around her. You can contact her with story ideas at [email protected].

All content by Jessica Harvey
A stylized version of the Gloucester Education Foundation’s poster for the gala

GEF lets sparks fly

JESSICA HARVEY, Staff Writer
November 6, 2025
The Youth Advisory Council clothing drive stand outside of the Cafeteria

Youth Advisory Council holds clothing drive to benefit Open Door

JESSICA HARVEY, Staff Writer
October 27, 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
Dunkin or Starbucks? Which coffee shop has better pumpkin this season?

The Pumpkin Wars

MYLEE TOWNE and JESSICA HARVEY
October 3, 2025
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

JESSICA HARVEY, Staff Writer
September 22, 2025
An informational flyer about Wear Orange Awareness day.

Wear Orange Awareness Day

JESSICA HARVEY, Staff Writer
June 5, 2025
A colorful display of fresh vegetables at Renninger's Flea and Farmer's Market in Melbourne, Florida.

[Photo] Nutrition education should be prioritized in schools

LUCA OLIVA, Contributor
April 25, 2025
Two people sitting on a bench in Stage Fort park looking out on Gloucester Harbor. Used with permission from Dave Pleuler

Mr. Pleuler’s hidden talent

JESSICA HARVEY, Staff Writer
April 4, 2025
Kaleb Joseph to speak at GHS

Kaleb Joseph to speak at GHS

JESSICA HARVEY, Staff Writer
March 6, 2025
Senior Safire Abate and Sophomores Ivanna Serrano, Destiny Smith and Robert Palazola line up to receive their awards.

[Photo] Gloucester's NJROTC program passes inspection

December 17, 2024
More details about the election questions are located in this pamphlet

MA Ballot questions: explained

JESSICA HARVEY, Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
Digital art by Mylee Towne

Creative costume ideas for Halloween

JESSICA HARVEY, Staff Writer
October 23, 2024
Card created by a student to celebrate food service workers

Students show support for food service staff

JESSICA HARVEY, Staff Writer
October 4, 2024
Running late again? Plan on detention

Running late again? Plan on detention

JESSICA HARVEY, Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
STEM students admire this Green Sea Turtle at the top tank in the New England Aquarium

[Photo] STEM Club's aquarium trip goes swimmingly

December 14, 2023
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