The Gillnetter

The student news site of Gloucester High School in Gloucester, MA
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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
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
Jaylen Severino carries the ball with co-captain Thomas Cribbs as the lead blocker.
Fishermen stumble in Swampscott, lose 28-22
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
Mylee Towne

Mylee Towne, Art Director

Mylee Towne is a senior and is the Art Director for The Gillnetter. They are President of the National Art Honors Society, Editor in Chief of The Elicitor, as well as a member of the STEM club and Drama club. Mylee enjoys art of all kinds and writing poems and short stories. They enjoy reading fiction books and baking sweet desserts.

Contact: [email protected]

All content by Mylee Towne
Mini college fairs will be held outside the cafeteria twice a week through November

[Photo] GHS redesigns college representative visits

October 15, 2025
Digital art inspired by the album cover of The Life of a Showgirl

Has Taylor Swift lost her touch?

MYLEE TOWNE, Art Director
October 10, 2025
Dunkin or Starbucks? Which coffee shop has better pumpkin this season?

The Pumpkin Wars

MYLEE TOWNE and JESSICA HARVEY
October 3, 2025
Digital art by Mylee Towne

[Photo] Fun and frightful films for the fall

September 10, 2025
A poster concept for Next to Normal written by Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt

Next to Normal: Deep Dive

MYLEE TOWNE, Art Director
June 24, 2025
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[Photo] Declining creativity in the digital world

June 20, 2025
Think before you shop

Think before you shop

MYLEE TOWNE, Staff Writer
June 18, 2025
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[Photo] Tipping the scale to fun

April 16, 2025
Digital art by Mylee Towne

[Photo] How to survive midterms

February 7, 2025
Digital art depicting the cancellation of February break to use for make up days.

[Photo] Missed school days to be made up over February and June

December 18, 2024
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[Photo] Top news stories of 2024

December 20, 2024
Make ‘Em Laugh’s production team and tech crew on the GHS auditorium stage

Behind the scenes with the GHS Drama Club

MYLEE TOWNE, Staff Writer
December 12, 2024
Digital art depicts Gloucester's energy saving windmills.

[Photo] Gloucester Clean City Commission plans to expand

December 9, 2024
GHS Drama Teacher Jessica Ruggles partakes in UGE rally on November 11th.

Fall play postponed due to educator strike

MYLEE TOWNE, Art Director
November 20, 2024
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.

[Photo] Shaped by history, Gen Z is ready to influence the political climate

RUBY MCELHENNY, Staff Writer
October 31, 2024
Digital art by Mylee Towne

[Photo] Creative costume ideas for Halloween

October 23, 2024
Artist Mylee Towne's depiction of Tim Walz and J.D. Vance meeting for a cordial, and contentious debate.

[Photo] Key moments in the Vice Presidential debate

October 4, 2024
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[Photo] Running late again? Plan on detention

JESSICA HARVEY, Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
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