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  • The Fall Clothing Drive goes until Nov. 14th!
  • Semi formal is on November 10th - Be at GHS by 4:30!
  • Term 1 ends November 6th!
  • Application Workshop during homeroom on Nov. 12th
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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
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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