The Gillnetter

The student news site of Gloucester High School in Gloucester, MA
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  • Finals are the 23rd-25th!
  • Graduation on June 8th!
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
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
Two people sitting on a bench in Stage Fort park looking out on Gloucester Harbor. Used with permission from Dave Pleuler
Mr. Pleuler’s hidden talent
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
River Silva hope Hope Castellucci run side by side during their race.
Strong showing for GHS track at NEC championship meet
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

Lauren Benchoff, Staff Writer

Lauren Benchoff is a senior at Gloucester High School. She is a member of the NHS, Youth Awareness, and Interact club as well as Vice President of the graduating class of 2017. This is her second year on Gillnetter and after high school she hopes to go to school for engineering.

All content by Lauren Benchoff
Senior Ben St. Cyr double donates

Photo slideshow from the blood drive

LAUREN BENCHOFF, STAFF WRITER
March 16, 2017
Opinion: My rejection story

Opinion: My rejection story

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
March 16, 2017
Danielle Larrabee had to decide between AP Biology, and AP Language and Composition.

Schedule limits AP options

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
December 22, 2016
Cheerleaders take home first from NEC Regionals November 13th

Gloucester cheerleaders take home second

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
November 22, 2016
Interact club members make lobster rolls for the popular annual fundraiser

Interact gets cracking with annual fundraiser

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
October 21, 2016
Ten things to do this fall

Ten things to do this fall

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
October 11, 2016
The Color Run, Grand Prix Edition (Melbourne 2014)

Color your run

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
September 14, 2016
GHS Promenade 2015

GHS Promenade 2015

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
June 12, 2015
Freshman Jillian Gross delivers her speech for treasurer as other candidates look on

New student council elected

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
June 5, 2015
Co-hosts of Game Night Mr. Goulart and Mr. Francis

Game show night to benefit Sunshine Fund

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
May 22, 2015
Opinion: Cheating out of education

Opinion: Cheating out of education

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
May 13, 2015
The vinyl word: records are coming back

The vinyl word: records are coming back

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
March 23, 2015
What do you want to learn today?

What do you want to learn today?

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
March 6, 2015
Taking aim at American Sniper

Taking aim at American Sniper

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
February 23, 2015
To sleep, or not to sleep?

To sleep, or not to sleep?

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
January 15, 2015
Holiday gifts that won't break the bank

Holiday gifts that won’t break the bank

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
December 18, 2014
DECA teacher Ann Grassetti with senior Hayden Cushing at the opening of the DECA store

Ominous opening for DECA store

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
October 31, 2014
Zombie from Night of the Living Dead (Public domain)

Zombie shows are dead on

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
October 28, 2014
Rachael Shahin at the gardens.

Garden program takes root

LAUREN BENCHOFF, Staff Writer
October 1, 2014
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