The Gillnetter

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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
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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