The Gillnetter

The student news site of Gloucester High School in Gloucester, MA
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UGE Co-President Rachel Rex announces the end of the strike during today's press conference.
Gloucester Educator strike ends; schools reopen on Monday
Bargaining team member Rich Francis shows his frustration with the mayor and the superintendent during tonight's press conference.
Day 14 of educator strike: still no deal
Students walk past Newell Stadium as they march from Gloucester High School to the boulevard.
Students show solidarity with educators during rally
Bargaining team member Rich Francis speaks during tonight's press conference.
Tensions escalate as contract negotiations drag on
Gloucester Educators and supporters chant on the steps of City Hall.
Gloucester schools closed for 3rd day amid teacher strike
More details about the election questions are located in this pamphlet
MA Ballot questions: explained
With more than 41 million eligible voters, Gen Z has the potential to influence the outcome of the election - if they turn out to vote.
Shaped by history, Gen Z is ready to influence the political climate
Artist Mylee Towne's depiction of Tim Walz and J.D. Vance meeting for a cordial, and contentious debate.
Key moments in the Vice Presidential debate
GHS DECA all-state competitors pose during the 2024 SCDC competition in Boston.
Students learn leadership skills in DECA club
GHS staffers have a hobby worth buzzing about
GHS staffers have a hobby worth buzzing about
The GHS cheer squad stares into the crowd during one of UGE’s rallies
GHS cheer team allowed to compete on Sunday
The GHS soccer seniors line up.
GHS Boys soccer ties on Senior Night
Skye Colino dribbles the ball along the sideline.
GHS girls soccer ends season
Adam Philpott, head coach of the GHS boys basketball team, accepts his award during the GHS Hall Of Fame Induction ceremony. Philpott played baseball, basketball, and football for Gloucester.
Spotlight: Hall of Fame inductee Adam Philpott
Thomas Cribbs is grabbed by a Falmouth defender in last Friday's win against the Clippers.
Falmouth clipped out of playoffs by Fishermen
Gloucester High School student, Annette Love addresses the crowd during a rally for Gloucester Educators on Thursday.
Dear School Committee: Where are you?
Trump wins Mock Election at GHS
Trump wins Mock Election at GHS
Why is “Joy” seeping out of the Harris Campaign
Donald Trump needs a filter
They That Go Down To The Sea In Ships., 2006 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/
Howard Blackburn : A hero outside time
GHS Drama Teacher Jessica Ruggles partakes in UGE rally on November 11th.
Fall play postponed due to educator strike
Club picture during the Fall Leadership Conference at Bentley University.
Students attend DECA Fall Leadership Conference
Pencil drawing by Aleena Brown
Menendez brothers’ chance for freedom
Digital art by Lexi Thomas
GHS will hold Mock Election on October 29th
Digital art by Mylee Towne
Creative costume ideas for Halloween
Golden
Golden
Painting
Painting
Ghostboy and Boots
Ghostboy and Boots
Desperate times, desperate measures
Desperate times, desperate measures
Bliss
Bliss

The Gillnetter

The Gillnetter

Jenna Taormina, Staff Writer, Editor

Jenna Taormina is a member of the GHS field hockey and ice hockey teams and senior Co-Editor of The Gillnetter. She is also a member of the National Honors Society, secretary of GHS interact club, and is president of film club. This is Jenna’s third year with The Gillnetter and after high school she hopes to go to school for engineering.

All content by Jenna Taormina
Protestors at the Fisherman's Memorial Statue in Gloucester protest police brutality and demand an end to racism in America

[Photo] Peaceful protests continue in Gloucester

OWEN HARDY, Staff Writer
June 2, 2020
Ms. Smith teaches geometry to SEI students

Sheltered English Immersion program to expand next year

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
May 25, 2017
Gloucester baseball tops Saugus

Gloucester baseball tops Saugus

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
April 26, 2017
Senior captain Meagan Manning slides safely into second base

Softball remains undefeated with win over Saugus

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
April 25, 2017
Alexia Marnoto and Sophia Pata at the tenth annual pizza taste off

Surfside serves up a saucy success

RACHEL VINCENT and JENNA TAORMINA
March 31, 2017
NHS President Owen Brown addresses members and new inductees

NHS welcomes 47 new members

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
March 24, 2017
Emily Kenyon will compete at DECA Nationals in California next month

[Photo] DECA students place at states, Kenyon moves on to nationals

BRIANNA FERNANDES, Staff Writer
March 23, 2017
GHS

[Photo] The real dropout rate explained

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
March 17, 2017
Brown water leaked from the roof into the third floor science wing

The mess the snow day left

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
March 15, 2017
Sinking seats at Newell Stadium

[Photo] Stadium conditions cause concern for athletes

MARIA KOTOB, Staff Writer, Editor
March 13, 2017
I went around in a wheelchair to test accessibility in GHS

I went around in a wheelchair to test accessibility in GHS

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
March 8, 2017
Biotechnology Academy offers unique training for locals

Biotechnology Academy offers unique training for locals

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
January 25, 2017
Senior Sophia Pata battles for the puck against head coach Brittnay Devlin in Sunday's alumni game

Girls hockey ices past players

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
January 19, 2017
English teacher Zachary Roy reads one of his many comic books

[Photo] Teacher Feature: A tour of Mr. Roy’s eclectic classroom

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
January 11, 2017
Senior captain Sal Costanzo carries the puck in consolation game against Beverly

Gloucester faces holiday tournament troubles

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer / Editor
January 3, 2017
Fire officials stand on the roof of O'Maley Innovation Middle School after flames began coming out of a vent.

O’Maley evacuated due to fire

BRIANNA FERNANDES and JENNA TAORMINA
December 30, 2016
Senior captain Jenna Muniz looks to pass the ball in Thursday's game against Swampscott

Girls basketball taken down by Swampscott

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer / Editor
December 24, 2016
has for homeless

[Photo] Hats for the Homeless brings warmth for those in need

DANIELLE DENMAN, Contributor
December 22, 2016
Senior captain Evan Mason shoots against tight cover from a Saugus defender

[Photo] Gloucester bounces back with win over Saugus

ALEXANDER OAKS, Staff Writer
December 20, 2016
This year's GHS wrestling team poses for a photo

Fishermen wrestling pinned by Sachems

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
December 18, 2016
Captain Jermaine Edwards is handed the ball in Gloucester's game against Saugus for a carry up the middle

Thanksgiving day showdown

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
November 23, 2016
Girls cross country wins NEC for first time since '00

Girls cross country wins NEC for first time since ’00

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
November 14, 2016
Captain Jermaine Edwards (33) rushes up the field after being handed the ball by Nate Young

Football falls to undefeated Marblehead

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
November 10, 2016
Rachel Alexander (right) dribbles the ball away from Robert Carter out of Gloucester's defensive end during Friday's playoff game

Field hockey advances to semifinals, upsets undefeated Manchester-Essex

KATELYN MOORE and JENNA TAORMINA
November 7, 2016
Rachel Alexander dribbles past Clippers defender in Wednesday night's game

Field hockey advances to Quarterfinals

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
November 3, 2016
Captain Jermaine Edwards drives the ball up the middle to put the Fisherman on the board.

Football team advances to semifinals

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
November 3, 2016

GHS teachers read mean reviews

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
October 31, 2016
Sanfilippo on a record setting streak

Sanfilippo on a record setting streak

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
October 26, 2016
Interact club members make lobster rolls for the popular annual fundraiser

[Photo] Interact gets cracking with annual fundraiser

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
October 21, 2016
O'Maley eighth graders perform a mock trial for students, parents and staff

O’Maley students go on trial

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
October 17, 2016
Field hockey bounces back

Field hockey bounces back

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
October 5, 2016
Senior captain Eric Cameron takes down Victor Rivera on Gloucester's five yard line

Fisherman football takes down Revere

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
October 5, 2016
Senior Rachel Alexander weaves around Peabody defenders during Monday nights game.

Field hockey shuts out Beverly

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
September 27, 2016
Goal tender Maisie Grow makes a save

Fall sports 2016: A new start for the Fisherman

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
September 14, 2016
Students wait as police, fire, and school administrators conduct a full search of the building

[Photo] GHS evacuated after bomb threat

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
September 8, 2016
(from left) Kylie Allen, Karina Keenan, Taylor Abbott, and Jayla Lok-Price celebrate after their win on Monday

Softball advances to semifinals

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer/ Editor
June 7, 2016
Soo Ae poses with the President's Volunteer Service Award

Gloucester student Soo Ae Ono honored for service

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer/ Editor
June 3, 2016
English teacher James Cook will lead the high school as principal next year

English teacher James Cook announced as principal

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
May 31, 2016
Seniors Jonathan Frontiero (left) and Brennan Crossman in the impaired driving simulator at the safe driving event

Driving event promotes safety and sobriety

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer/ Editor
May 24, 2016
The Docksiders perform while being directed by teacher Aaron Staluppi.

Docksiders perform for full house at Shalin Liu

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer/Editor
April 13, 2016
Michael Telles rocks out with "People Might Stare" in 1992 at an undisclosed hipster location

Telles to hit the road with “People Might Stare”

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
April 1, 2016
Students pose with umbrella under the latest leak in the library

Water woes continue to plague the high school

KATELYN MOORE and JENNA TAORMINA
March 17, 2016
Guilty by association? Know the law

Guilty by association? Know the law

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
March 15, 2016
Upcoming dance will help students in need

Upcoming dance will help students in need

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer / Editor
March 3, 2016
Marc Smith dribbles up the court with teammates Alex Militello and John Philpott

Boys basketball makes tournament

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer / Editor
February 24, 2016
Financial literacy opportunity for juniors

Financial literacy opportunity for juniors

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer/ Editor
February 3, 2016
Ben Callahan warms up before a swim meet

[Photo] Swim season comes to a close

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer / Editor
January 28, 2016
Freshman guard Marc Smith goes up for a lay-up

Boys basketball places third in tournament

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
January 7, 2016
bullying

[Photo] Survey shows twenty-four percent of GHS students have been bullied

ERIN TETTONI, Staff Writer
December 3, 2015
Members of interact club put together lobster rolls for the annual fundraiser

Lobster fundraiser rolls in the dough

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
November 19, 2015
Rachel Alexander dribbles the ball up the field against Peabody

Field hockey season ends in second round of tournament

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
November 12, 2015
GHS teachers walk in together to show their solidarity

[Photo] Lapsed teacher contract prompts citywide walk in

CAROLINE ENOS, Staff Writer
November 6, 2015
Corryn Ulrich contemplates junior year

[Photo] What else is there to do but write some Haikus?

CORRYN ULRICH, Staff Writer
November 4, 2015
The GHS boys' soccer team poses for a photo during the preseason

Boys’ soccer clinches tournament spot

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
October 30, 2015
Gloucester's Gabby Machado maneuvers through Peabody defenders during Saturday's game

GHS Field Hockey beats Peabody for tournament spot

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer, Editor
October 19, 2015
Field hockey strikes a pose after their win against Marblehead

Field hockey starts off the year strong

JENNA TAORMINA and RACHEL ALEXANDER
September 14, 2015
Mr. Kearns' World Regions Class has more than 30 students

[Photo] Students return to hectic start

ERIN TETTONI, Staff Writer
September 10, 2015
Junior Karina Keenan pitches against Burlington in their playoff game

Softball loses in quarterfinals

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer
June 10, 2015
I could have written a caption for this photo, but I have senioritis

[Photo] Opinion: “Senioritis” infects class of ’15

SPENCER TAFT, Staff Writer
May 14, 2015
Expo art by Rachel Nearis

Safier cuts teachers at the high school

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer
May 6, 2015
Electrical students training for solar panel installation

Solar panel training begins in Electrical Shop

JENNA TAORMINA and KATELYN MOORE
April 30, 2015
Cast of Legally Blonde rehearses for opening night.

Legally Blonde opens this weekend

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer
April 9, 2015
Goulart5

[Photo] Gillnetter prank spreads like wildfire

CAROLINE ENOS, Contributor
April 2, 2015
Mr. Shaun Goulart teaches one of his final classes at Gloucester High School

Goodbye Mr. Goulart?

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer
April 1, 2015
Creativity jumps off the page in Studio Art class

Creativity jumps off the page in Studio Art class

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer
March 4, 2015
#its a jeep thing

[Photo] Students can’t park

BRIANNA FERNANDES, Staff Writer
February 25, 2015
Trophy case shattered during first lunch

Breaking news… get it?

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer
January 29, 2015
Midterm survival guide

Midterm survival guide

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer
January 7, 2015
Hannah LeClerc, Emma Knowlton and Brianna Sutherland donated at the blood drive

Blood drive reminds us all to “B positive”

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer
December 18, 2014
GHS librarian Samantha Whitney (left) with GHS volunteers, Dr. David Weinberger, and Dr. Richard Safier attended the event

Gloucester libraries look to the future

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer
November 25, 2014
(From left) Josh Flynn, Jesse Muniz, Genna Healey, Madison Smith, Mikayla Healy and Hayden Cushing rehearse for their upcoming performance of "Chemical Imbalance: A Jekyl and Hyde Play"

Chemical Imbalance opens this weekend

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer
November 20, 2014
Freshman Marisa Enes maneuvers the ball around a Weston player in Friday's game

Promising field hockey season comes to a close

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer
November 3, 2014
Lily Sanfilippo sends the ball up the field in Wednesday's tournament game against Ipswich

Field hockey wins in sudden death

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer
October 30, 2014
Chloe Flavin fights for position against Danvers defender

Field Hockey places fourth in standings

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer
October 27, 2014
Kayla Nasser out maneuvers Revere defender in Monday's game.

Field hockey fights for standings in post season

JENNA TAORMINA, Staff Writer
October 22, 2014
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