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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
Students and teachers form a pink ribbon to promote breast cancer awareness
GHS Thinks Pink
New Gloucester High School principal, Dr. John Perella
John Perella takes the helm as Gloucester High School’s new principal
Mayor Greg Verga, State Representative Ann Margerite Ferrante, Lt. Governnon Kim Driscoll, State Senator Bruce Tarr, Sefatia Romeo Theken, Jenny Benedict, and other officials gather at the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Turning the page on Gloucester’s story: Sawyer Free Library reopens to the public
Student performers pose in front of Gloucester Stage backdrop.
Gloucester Stage Company to present summer showcase
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
Girls’ soccer battles Salem in 1-0 loss
Girls’ soccer battles Salem in 1-0 loss
From left: Hornets girls Cross Country gets out quickly from the starting line. (Photo Courtesy of Meghan Sergi)
Hornets narrowly lose against Generals
Joe Allen rushes for a touchdown in Gloucester's 34-33 win over Bishop Fenwick.
The hottest boys in GHS: Fishermen football stays undefeated
Jude Friday kicks the ball downfield.
Girls’ soccer captures first win over the Vikings
Thomas Cribbs and Mia Rodolosi are this week’s top student athletes.
Student Athletes of the Week
Digital art depicts the modern Halloween dilemma: to trunk, or to trick?
Is trunk-or-treating the death of Halloween tradition?
Think before you shop
Think before you shop
Digital collage of tanning products and girls tanning on a boat
How to achieve the perfect summer glow
Digital art depicts the effects of over-consumption on our planet.
Why we should consume less
100 Days of Trump: How has the country been changed?
Dunkin or Starbucks? Which coffee shop has better pumpkin this season?
The Pumpkin Wars
A Dot Day poster decorated with GHS students’ handmade dots
Students make their mark for National Dot Day
jzwadlo, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Dark: One of the best Netflix shows you’ve never heard of
Digital art by Mylee Towne
Fun and frightful films for the fall
Union President Rachel Rex seen thrilled about the 4th of July Parade.
UGE named 2025 Parade Grand Marshall
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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Sam Groleau

Sam Groleau, Staff Writer

Sam Groleau is a junior at GHS and is a first year staff writer for The Gillnetter. He swims competitively on a club team and is also a captain for the GHS Swim and Dive team. He enjoys skiing and other outdoor activities. He is also a student council representative. In his free time he likes to hang out with friends and family, go to the beach, and boating.

All content by Sam Groleau
Eight things to do while social distancing

Eight things to do while social distancing

SAM GROLEAU and ELISE AMARAL
March 24, 2020
Sam Groleau swims 100 breaststroke at the State Championships at Boston University

Swim team wraps up a record breaking season

SAM GROLEAU and CAROLINE MCKAY
March 3, 2020
Swimmers compete at St. John's Prep for the NEC meet last week

Swim and Dive finishes season strong

SAM GROLEAU and CAROLINE MCKAY
February 6, 2020
Josh Priest, Tessa Bushfield, Haley Weed, and Tyler Weed pose for a photo.

Swim team dives into new season

SAM GROLEAU, Staff Writer
January 13, 2020
An elementary school boy in Puerto Vallarta expresses his joy after receiving his new book.

Hogan-Lopez to deliver school supplies to elementary students

SAM GROLEAU, Staff Writer
November 25, 2019
Backyard Growers will build new gardens at GHS

Backyard Growers will build new gardens at GHS

SAM GROLEAU, Staff Writer
October 30, 2019
Sophomores Jenna Smith and Sophia Costa work on a Vex 5 Clawbot in E block Robotics class

Engineering a future for women in Robotics

BROOKE CLEARY and SAM GROLEAU
September 26, 2019
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