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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
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
Gloucester's offense takes a push towards the Falcons' net.
Girls’ Lacrosse drops to 0-4 after loss to Falcons
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
One Month After Taking Office, What Has Trump Accomplished?
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

The Gillnetter

Lauren Benchoff, Staff Writer

Lauren Benchoff is a senior at Gloucester High School. She is a member of the NHS, Youth Awareness, and Interact club as well as Vice President of the graduating class of 2017. This is her second year on Gillnetter and after high school she hopes to go to school for engineering.

All content by Lauren Benchoff
Senior Ben St. Cyr double donates

Photo slideshow from the blood drive

LAUREN BENCHOFF, STAFF WRITER
March 16, 2017
Opinion: My rejection story

Opinion: My rejection story

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
March 16, 2017
Danielle Larrabee had to decide between AP Biology, and AP Language and Composition.

Schedule limits AP options

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
December 22, 2016
Cheerleaders take home first from NEC Regionals November 13th

Gloucester cheerleaders take home second

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
November 22, 2016
Interact club members make lobster rolls for the popular annual fundraiser

Interact gets cracking with annual fundraiser

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
October 21, 2016
Ten things to do this fall

Ten things to do this fall

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
October 11, 2016
The Color Run, Grand Prix Edition (Melbourne 2014)

Color your run

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
September 14, 2016
GHS Promenade 2015

GHS Promenade 2015

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
June 12, 2015
Freshman Jillian Gross delivers her speech for treasurer as other candidates look on

New student council elected

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
June 5, 2015
Co-hosts of Game Night Mr. Goulart and Mr. Francis

Game show night to benefit Sunshine Fund

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
May 22, 2015
Opinion: Cheating out of education

Opinion: Cheating out of education

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
May 13, 2015
The vinyl word: records are coming back

The vinyl word: records are coming back

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
March 23, 2015
What do you want to learn today?

What do you want to learn today?

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
March 6, 2015
Taking aim at American Sniper

Taking aim at American Sniper

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
February 23, 2015
To sleep, or not to sleep?

To sleep, or not to sleep?

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
January 15, 2015
Holiday gifts that won't break the bank

Holiday gifts that won’t break the bank

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
December 18, 2014
DECA teacher Ann Grassetti with senior Hayden Cushing at the opening of the DECA store

Ominous opening for DECA store

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
October 31, 2014
Zombie from Night of the Living Dead (Public domain)

Zombie shows are dead on

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
October 28, 2014
Rachael Shahin at the gardens.

Garden program takes root

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
October 1, 2014
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