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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
Mrs. Abegg in the classroom she has been teaching in for 17 years.
Mrs. Abegg to retire after a rewarding career
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
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
The GHS Softball and Baseball teams pose together in a pre-playoff photoshoot. They both host the Round of 32 to open the tournament. - Used with Permission of Dawn Enos and GHS Fishermen Athletics
GHS Softball and Baseball prepare for historic playoffs
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
Tipping the scale to fun
Tipping the scale to fun
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
Alex Laine

Alex Laine, Sports Writer

Alex is a Sophomore at GHS, and a first year Sports Writer for The Gillnetter. He contributed to the Gillnetter as a freshman with a Baseball article. Alex enjoys watching all GHS sports, and he plays basketball for The Fishermen. You can reach him at [email protected]

All content by Alex Laine
Nate Montagnino drives down the court for a transition layup against Essex Tech

Fishermen move on to Round of 32

ALEX LAINE, Sports Writer
March 2, 2023
Captain Brady Sullivan brings the ball up the court

Basketball: Fishermen boys break losing streak

ALEX LAINE, Sports Writer
February 2, 2023
Boys Basketball Beats Saugus

Boys Basketball Beats Saugus

ALEX LAINE, Staff Writer
January 12, 2023
Fishermen basketball remains undefeated after win against Swampscott

Fishermen basketball remains undefeated after win against Swampscott

ALEX LAINE, Sports Writer
December 22, 2022
Varsity boys soccer team pose for a picture on senior night.

Fishermen celebrate senior night with a win against Falcons

ALEX LAINE, Sports Writer
October 25, 2022
Domenic Paone takes a shot on goal.

Boys soccer loses to Magicians

ALEX LAINE, Staff Writer
October 19, 2022
Boys soccer team celebrates win against Winthrop last week.

Boys soccer clinches No.1 spot in NEC South

ALEX LAINE, Sports Writer
October 13, 2022
Boys soccer holds number one spot in NEC

Boys soccer holds number one spot in NEC

ALEX LAINE, Sports Writer
September 20, 2022
Team huddle at the end of a tough loss for Gloucester

GHS Football drops season opener to Hamilton-Wenham

ALEX LAINE, Sports Writer
September 13, 2022
Kayky Barbosa sends the ball down field last fall season.

Boys soccer kicks off a win against Salem

ALEX LAINE, Sports Writer
September 8, 2022
Fishermen bring it in after first scrimmage against Ipswich

Fishermen football is ready for a winning season

ALEX LAINE, Sports Writer
September 6, 2022
Senior Brett Moore pitches in his final high school game

End of the road for GHS baseball

ALEX LAINE, Contributor
June 13, 2022
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