The Gillnetter

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Jane Herrmann addresses the crowd during her valedictorian speech.
Herrmann expresses appreciation and gratitude in commencement address
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
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
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
The Football Team and Cheerleaders dance to "hype up" the GHS crowd during a pep rally earlier this year.
The Impact of Athletics
Noble No-Hits Crusaders to punch ticket to Elite 8
Noble No-Hits Crusaders to punch ticket to Elite 8
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
Think before you shop
Think before you shop
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
Women's Seine Boat Racing Team "Rowgue" wins their fourth championship in 2019
Oars and grit: The women of Saint Peter’s Fiesta seine boat races
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
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
Michael Merchant

Michael Merchant, Staff Writer

Michael Merchant is a junior at Gloucester High School and a first year staff writer for the Gillnetter. They also participate in the school drama club. Outside of school they enjoy watching movies with friends, drawing, and playing music. You can contact them at [email protected]

All content by Michael Merchant
GHS students raise the Pride Flag at Gloucester City Hall.

Why we celebrate pride in June

MICHAEL MERCHANT, Contributor
June 1, 2023
Clue cast members pose for a picture.

GHS Drama Club to present “Clue: On Stage”

MICHAEL MERCHANT, STAFF WRITER
October 21, 2022
Students make light sabers in the amphitheater

GloCon 2022 slideshow

MICHAEL MERCHANT, Staff Writer
May 31, 2022
James Cook strikes a pose in his traditional kilt. He may never wear pants to work again.

Principal Cook opens up, shocks community with announcement

BEN CARPENTER and MICHAEL MERCHANT
April 1, 2022
The full cast of Footloose rehearses for opening night.

[Photo] Lose your blues with Footloose

AURELIA HARRISON, Staff Writer
March 24, 2022
Choreographers Emily Gossom (left) and Trinity O'Leary (right) teach cast members the dance for the Footloose finale.

GHS drama cuts loose this spring

MICHAEL MERCHANT, Staff Writer
January 13, 2022
Tone indicators, explained

Tone indicators, explained

MICHAEL MERCHANT, Staff Writer
December 13, 2021
The importance of pronouns, explained

The importance of pronouns, explained

MICHAEL MERCHANT and AURELIA HARRISON
November 17, 2021
The cast and crew of "In the Forests of the Night"

Live theater returns to GHS this fall

MICHAEL MERCHANT, Staff Writer
September 22, 2021
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