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  • NAHS Holiday Craft Fair during both lunches this week!
  • Yearbook photos on Thursday from 10-2!
  • Visit the free food locker in RM 1214 for snacks to take home!
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Digital art depicting the cancellation of February break to use for make up days.
Missed school days to be made up over February and June
Senior Safire Abate and Sophomores Ivanna Serrano, Destiny Smith and Robert Palazola line up to receive their awards.
Gloucester’s NJROTC program passes inspection
Interact club brings back Pathways holiday party
Interact club brings back Pathways holiday party
Digital Art promoting Toy Drive from Kops-n-Kids Community Outreach Program.
Kops-n-Kids teams up with GHS hockey for toy drive
Digital art depicts Gloucester's energy saving windmills.
Gloucester Clean City Commission plans to expand
Make ‘Em Laugh’s production team and tech crew on the GHS auditorium stage
Behind the scenes with the GHS Drama Club
Educators march to City Hall for a rally on November 14th.
Teacher strike in pictures
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
Olivia Madruga is screened by two Saugus Sachem defenders.
Girls basketball drop second straight to Sachems
Senior Captain Colby Warren out skates Newburyport defender.
Boys hockey skates past Newburyport in overtime win
Freshman Kaya Collins skates down the ice in front of junior captain Keagan Jewell.
Girls hockey clutch first win of the season
Senior Charlie Amero goes up for a layup over saugus defender.
Boys basketball bounces back with win over Saugus
Ruby McElhenny prepares to pass a Winthrop runner in the 1000 meter.
Strong NEC performance from GHS track
Top news stories of 2024
Top news stories of 2024
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
Pencil drawing of the Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle, in court.
Menendez resentencing pushed back
GHS kicks off Thanksgiving break with annual pep rally
GHS kicks off Thanksgiving break with annual pep rally
Seniors Olivia Testeverde and Ivana Ferrara take a selfie in front of the GHS Mental Health bulletin board.
GHS club promotes mental health awareness
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
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

Katelyn Moore, Staff Writer, Editor

Katelyn is senior Co-Editor of The Gillnetter as well as a member of the National Honor Society and the girls’ lacrosse team. This is Katelyn’s third consecutive year as a part of The Gillnetter and she hopes to major in the biomedical sciences after high school.

All content by Katelyn Moore
The staff of Willow Rest signed the petition to use reusable materials. Senior Katie Nugent informed the business of the reasons behind the ban.

Students support ban on plastics

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
May 12, 2017
Teachers rally at the rotary to support a fair contract

GTA draws support from Gloucester community

KATELYN MOORE and CAROLINE ENOS
May 3, 2017
The girls pose after their first win of the season.

Girls lacrosse beats Salem Witches

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
April 13, 2017
Last year's girls lacrosse team

Girls lacrosse sprints into spring season

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
March 29, 2017
The real dropout rate explained

The real dropout rate explained

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
March 17, 2017
Gillnetter HQ under H20

Gillnetter HQ under H20

KATELYN MOORE and CAROLINE ENOS
March 7, 2017
Senior Ellen Pereira experimenting during a lab in her science class. Thanks to the $110,000 grant awarded to Gloucester schools, more hands on Biotech opportunities will be available for students.

$110,000 grant kicks Biotech education into high gear

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
March 3, 2017
The swim team smiles for a photo after competing at the Cape Ann YMCA

Swim team dives into double victory

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
January 18, 2017
English teacher Zachary Roy reads one of his many comic books

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

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
January 11, 2017
Gloucester's Owen Brown comes up for air during the meet on Tuesday

Swim team shows promise for upcoming season

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
December 14, 2016
Jessica Lichtenwald bonds with one of the snakes from Friday's presentation

Snakes slither into GHS

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
December 9, 2016
Workshop escalates student awareness of dating violence

Workshop escalates student awareness of dating violence

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
December 1, 2016
GHS students pose with Kiss 108 hosts after the competition.

GHS gets stuffed at Kiss 108 Turkey Toss

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
November 27, 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
Corryn Ulrich poses with Shaggy and Scooby at the Mayor's Halloween party

Mayor’s Halloween party a “graveyard smash”

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
October 31, 2016
"Universe Rising," by Haley Skalski

Silent auction to benefit Art Club

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
October 24, 2016
The Gillnetter's Caroine Enos attempts to burn the calories of one M&M at the GHS Health Fair

Health fair promotes healthy living

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
September 30, 2016
GHS science and engineering teacher Kurt Lichtenwald

GHS teachers and STEM program recognized by MassTEC

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
September 28, 2016
Julie Smith sits in her new office in the athletic wing

Former Olympic coach becomes new Athletic Director

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

GHS evacuated after bomb threat

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
September 8, 2016
New year begins with Cook at the helm

New year begins with Cook at the helm

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
September 6, 2016
Gloucester U comes to an end

Gloucester U comes to an end

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
June 3, 2016
(From left) Danielle Bauke, Lukas Struppe, Matilda Grow and Sammy Orlando were awarded a $1000 scholarship for Moody's Mega Math Challenge

GHS students win math scholarship

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
March 22, 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
GHS to have a new principal

GHS to have a new principal

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
March 16, 2016
Hockey to broadcast live from Chelmsford Forum

Hockey to broadcast live from Chelmsford Forum

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
March 8, 2016
Cultural display in Mr. Basile's room for World Language Week

Bienvenido World Language Week

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
March 7, 2016
Lukas Struppe,Matilda Grow, Samantha Orlando and Danielle Bauke participate in the Moody's Mega Math Challenge

Mathletes tackle new approaches to mobility

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
March 3, 2016
Empty cubbies in the preschool room

No preschoolers in the preschool

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
January 14, 2016
Miranda D'Oleo helps a party goer decorate a Christmas ornament at the annual Interact Pathways Christmas party

Interact club celebrates Christmas with Pathways

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
December 10, 2015
Flowers and wreaths line the streets of Paris in the days after the terrorist attack

ISIS threat growing after Paris attack

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
November 20, 2015
(From left) Marlaina Fulmer, Julia Wood, and Rachel Alexander promoting healthy eating at the health fair

Health fair focuses on nutrition and lifestyle

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
October 2, 2015
Opinion: Was that really necessary?

Opinion: Was that really necessary?

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
September 25, 2015
Teachers wear GTA polo shirts to show solidarity

Polo Friday draws attention to lapsed teacher contract

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer, Editor
September 12, 2015
The student based health center in room 1214

School based health center offers convenient care

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer
June 10, 2015
Gloucester police take new approach to opiate crisis

Gloucester police take new approach to opiate crisis

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer
May 5, 2015
Electrical students training for solar panel installation

Solar panel training begins in Electrical Shop

JENNA TAORMINA and KATELYN MOORE
April 30, 2015
Is college worth it?

Is college worth it?

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer
April 9, 2015
Romeo Theken is Gloucester's new mayor

Romeo Theken is Gloucester’s new mayor

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer
January 9, 2015
Gloucester City Hall

Gloucester Mayor Kirk resigns

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer
January 7, 2015
Freshmen Seth Maciel (right) stares down his competition, history teacher Shaun Goulart

“Dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge” for Open Door

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer
December 16, 2014
Gallinelli to freshmen girls: "The harassing needs to stop"

Gallinelli to freshmen girls: “The harassing needs to stop”

HALEY JOHNSON and KATELYN MOORE
November 21, 2014
G.H.S. students make a human ribbon to support breast cancer research.

GHS Thinks Pink

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer
October 20, 2014
New dean of students Mr. Robert Gallinelli

GHS welcomes new dean of students

KATELYN MOORE, Staff Writer
September 15, 2014
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