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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
All content by MEGHAN BUCKLEY
Tipping the scale to fun

Tipping the scale to fun

MEGHAN BUCKLEY, Contributor
April 16, 2025
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