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  • BREAKING : UGE rejects School Committee proposal to return students to classroom while continuing negotiations
  • BREAKING : UGE on Day 5 of Strike
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
GHS Teacher Rich Francis informs the crowd that school officials are withholding pay for striking educators.
School officials withhold teacher pay
A large crowd of educators and community members from around Massachusetts gather at the Stage Fort Park.
Educators from three striking districts rallied at Stage Fort Park
GTA President Rachel Rex takes questions at the November 9th press conference at West Parish Elementary.
Negotiations stalled: officials reject counterproposals
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
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
NAHS Students paint outside during Wednesday's field trip.
NAHS artists paint “en Plein air” at GHS
Golden
Golden
Painting
Painting
Ghostboy and Boots
Ghostboy and Boots
Desperate times, desperate measures
Desperate times, desperate measures
Bliss
Bliss

The Gillnetter

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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.

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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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