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  • 3rd Annual Halloween Parade on Friday - Wear your costume!
  • Semi formal is on November 10th!
  • Term 1 ends November 6th!
  • Turn in out of town sheets & table sheets ASAP!!
  • Application Workshops during homeroom on Oct. 29th & Nov. 12th
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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”
Mini college fairs will be held outside the cafeteria twice a week through November
GHS redesigns college representative visits
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
GHS adopts Morgan's Message to promote mental health awareness for athletes
GHS adopts Morgan’s Message to promote mental health awareness for athletes
Captain Henry Harrison anticipates a dribble from a Malden player.
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
Quarterback Camryn Rodolosi prepares to throw the ball up the field.
Fishermen back on track, down Saugus on Senior Night
Ashlyn Orlando battles a Sachem for possession.
Gloucester field hockey dominates senior night
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?
Think before you shop
Think before you shop
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?
Dunkin or Starbucks? Which coffee shop has better pumpkin this season?
The Pumpkin Wars
A Dot Day poster decorated with GHS students’ handmade dots
Students make their mark for National Dot Day
jzwadlo, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Dark: One of the best Netflix shows you’ve never heard of
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
Kayla Pennimpede

Kayla Pennimpede, Staff Writer

Kayla Pennimpede is a sophomore at Gloucester High School. She is a Student Council representative for the Class of 2020. She is also a member of the GHS cross country and track teams. This is Kayla’s first year writing for The Gillnetter.

All content by Kayla Pennimpede
Tickled pink: GHS holds annual breast cancer research fundraiser

Tickled pink: GHS holds annual breast cancer research fundraiser

KAYLA PENNIMPEDE, Contributor
October 27, 2018
GHS Clayworks students made bowls for Empty Bowl fundraiser

Open Door to host annual Empty Bowl Dinner

KAYLA PENNIMPEDE, Staff Writer
May 2, 2018
Your 2018 Oscar Best Picture ballot

Your 2018 Oscar Best Picture ballot

KAYLA PENNIMPEDE, Staff Writer
March 4, 2018
The Youth Advisory Council wrote every GHS student's name on hearts hanging on the cafeteria for Valentine's Day

YAC lets every student feel loved this Valentine’s Day

KAYLA PENNIMPEDE, Staff Writer
February 13, 2018
The flu and you: what you need to know

The flu and you: what you need to know

KAYLA PENNIMPEDE, Staff Writer
February 7, 2018
Fear of school is a growing problem for youth

Fear of school is a growing problem for youth

KAYLA PENNIMPEDE, Staff Writer
January 9, 2018
Lila Olson sprints to the finish last year at Reggie Lewis Athletic Center

Winter track looks to improve record

KAYLA PENNIMPEDE, Staff Writer
December 14, 2017
GHS Science teachers David Enos and Eric Leigh honored as Biotech Education Champions for 2017

Enos and Leigh honored as Biotechnology Education Champions

KAYLA PENNIMPEDE, Staff Writer
November 29, 2017
Rocks adorned with positive messages greet students as they walk into GHS

GHS rocks positive vibes through Youth Advisory Council

KAYLA PENNIMPEDE, Staff Writer
October 23, 2017
Nurse Practitioner Linda Gipstein, who works in the GHS Health Center, educates students on healthy decision making at the GHS health fair on September 29th

Health fair showcases opportunities for students

MADISON LAING, KAYLA PENNIMPEDE, and
October 11, 2017
Helen Duncan is one of the latest additions to the GHS staff

Duncan takes place as new clayworks teacher

KAYLA PENNIMPEDE, Staff Writer
October 4, 2017
Freshman survival guide

Freshman survival guide

KAYLA PENNIMPEDE, Staff Writer
September 8, 2017
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