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Jane Herrmann addresses the crowd during her valedictorian speech.
Herrmann expresses appreciation and gratitude in commencement address
An informational flyer about Wear Orange Awareness day.
Wear Orange Awareness Day
GHS students Julian Nixon, Aurelia Lord, Ava Coelho, Desiré Dimino, Sophia Ferrara at the Credit for Life Fair.
Juniors learn financial skills at annual Credit for Life fair
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 Cape Ann Pride Coalition strives to spread hope among LGBTQ+ individuals despite persecution from federal policies.
Hope amidst hate
Digital art depicts Guatemalan student Alejandro Arreaga's passion for soccer, and for helping others.
Breaking Barriers: Alejandro’s Goal
Lauren Sargent signs her letter of intent to continue her track career at Vermont State (Castleton) University. She 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
The Long Road to Vermont: Sargent continues track career at Castleton University
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
The Football Team and Cheerleaders dance to "hype up" the GHS crowd during a pep rally earlier this year.
The Impact of Athletics
Noble No-Hits Crusaders to punch ticket to Elite 8
Noble No-Hits Crusaders to punch ticket to Elite 8
Abby Noble had six shutout innings on the mound in the Fishermen's 5-3 win over Medfield.
Fourth-inning rally catapults Fishermen to Sweet 16
Brayden Francis lifts Nolan Aiello in celebration after scoring the winning run in the tenth inning.
Fishermen baseball slips past North Middlesex in ten innings
Aili Spencer and Grace Gastellucci pose with their medals after breaking the school record in the 4 X 100 relay at D4 states last weekend.
Track team takes home 8 medals at D4 States
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?
A colorful display of fresh vegetables at Renninger's Flea and Farmer's Market in Melbourne, Florida.
Nutrition education should be prioritized in schools
Members of "Kicked Off The Bus" after performing for the residents of Oceanside Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Kicked Off The Bus set to release debut CD and headline at The Cut
Official poster for the Gloucester Student Arts Festival, sponsored by GEF.
Celebrate creativity with GEF Student Arts Festival!
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
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
Sophia Montello

Sophia Montello, Staff Writer

Sophia Montello is a senior at Gloucester High School and a first year staff writer for the Gilnetter. In her free time she makes jewelry, practices nail art, paints and draws.  She also is the owner of four cats.  Sophia is a member of the National Art Honors Society at GHS. You can contact Sophia with story ideas at smontello014@ gmail.com

All content by Sophia Montello
Art by Sophia Montello.

[Photo] Health Center sponsors “Long Line of Ladies” film

ASHLEE SCOLA, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024
Pen and marker drawing by Sophia Montello.

[Photo] Gloucester needs community land trusts

ELEANOR MELVIN, Contributor
April 3, 2024
Drawing by Sophia Montello

[Photo] The great Stanley Cup craze: explained

April 2, 2024
Art by Sophia Montello

[Photo] The significance of Leap Day

February 29, 2024
Watercolor and pen representation of a bathroom with a basket of period products

[Photo] Periods are hard. Here’s how schools can make them easier.

SCARLETT BERGE, Contributor
February 26, 2024
Art by Sophia Montello.

[Photo] Jazz showcase to play at Shalin Liu

FiNNEGAN LEVER, Staff Writer
February 14, 2024
Ashlee Scola and Julia Warde pose with the film's poster on opening night

[Photo] From sold-out concert to sold-out movie, “The Eras Tour” film arrives

ASHLEE SCOLA, Staff Writer
October 27, 2023
Math teacher Kelly O'Dea settles in to her new classroom at GHS

Math department welcomes Kelly O’Dea

SOPHIA MONTELLO, Staff Writer
September 28, 2023
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