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  • Financial Aid Night on Thursday, October 2nd @5:30pm in the Lecture Hall followed by Parent Teacher Night
  • Application Workshops during homeroom on Oct. 8, Oct. 29th, & Nov.12th
  • College Fair at Ipswich High School on Sept. 30 at 6pm - Juniors and Seniors are welcome!
  • Blackout theme for football game Friday. Go Fisherman!
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Myles Tran-Harrison and Jeferson do Carmo started their passion project "Wicked Smart" to promote financial literacy at Gloucester High School.
GHS students introduce Wicked Smart financial program
Students and teachers form a pink ribbon to promote breast cancer awareness
GHS Thinks Pink
New Gloucester High School principal, Dr. John Perella
John Perella takes the helm as Gloucester High School’s new principal
Mayor Greg Verga, State Representative Ann Margerite Ferrante, Lt. Governnon Kim Driscoll, State Senator Bruce Tarr, Sefatia Romeo Theken, Jenny Benedict, and other officials gather at the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Turning the page on Gloucester’s story: Sawyer Free Library reopens to the public
Student performers pose in front of Gloucester Stage backdrop.
Gloucester Stage Company to present summer showcase
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
Girls’ soccer battles Salem in 1-0 loss
Girls’ soccer battles Salem in 1-0 loss
From left: Hornets girls Cross Country gets out quickly from the starting line. (Photo Courtesy of Meghan Sergi)
Hornets narrowly lose against Generals
Joe Allen rushes for a touchdown in Gloucester's 34-33 win over Bishop Fenwick.
The hottest boys in GHS: Fishermen football stays undefeated
Jude Friday kicks the ball downfield.
Girls’ soccer captures first win over the Vikings
Thomas Cribbs and Mia Rodolosi are this week’s top student athletes.
Student Athletes of the Week
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
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?
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
Digital art by Mylee Towne
Fun and frightful films for the fall
Union President Rachel Rex seen thrilled about the 4th of July Parade.
UGE named 2025 Parade Grand Marshall
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
Nicholas Poulin

Nicholas Poulin, Sports Editor

Nicholas Poulin is a senior at GHS ,and a third year staff writer for The Gillnetter. He participates in Cross Country and Track and won MVP freshman year. Academically, he likes to study and learn new things everyday. In his spare time, Nick enjoys hanging out with friends and getting to live and grow up in Gloucester.

All content by Nicholas Poulin
The boys Sprint Medley Relay team (from left) Kayky Barbosa, Andrew Coelho, Sam Ashwell, and Colby Rochford

GHS track has strong showing at State Relays

NICHOLAS POULIN, Sports Writer
May 6, 2022
Rising ninth graders pose with all-electric BMW i4 showcased by the Lyon-Waugh Auto Group

Warren Waugh continues investment in GHS Auto

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer
April 14, 2022
After coming off an appearance at New Balance Nationals in the winter, the GHS Outdoor Track and Field team has set high goals for this spring.

Spring Track Athletes to Watch

ANDREW COELHO and NICHOLAS POULIN
April 12, 2022
Bathrooms are back by popular demand

Bathrooms are back by popular demand

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer
February 3, 2022
View of the hockey game from the student section.

[Photo] Fishermen get a hold of the Falcons

YAHIR COLLADO, Staff Writer
January 24, 2022
GHS to welcome back fans

GHS to welcome back fans

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer
January 18, 2022
GHS responds to nationwide threat; increases police presence

GHS responds to nationwide threat; increases police presence

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer
December 17, 2021
Second floor bathroom closed due to vandalism inspired by the TikTok Devious Lick challenge

Students hit a “Devious Lick” at GHS

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer, Editor
September 21, 2021
The Distance Medley Relay team ran a time of 11:01.9, placing first at the Division 2 State Relays and breaking the school record. (From left) Nick Poulin, Will Kenney, James Wendell, and Andrew Coelho

Track team breaks school record at D2 State Relays

ANDREW COELHO and NICHOLAS POULIN
June 2, 2021
GHS track dominates with strong win over Salem

GHS track dominates with strong win over Salem

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer
May 29, 2021
GHS offers free vaccine clinic

GHS offers free vaccine clinic

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer
May 21, 2021
Freshman Faith Castellucci rounds the turn in the 1000m.

Track and Field continues undefeated season

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer
May 21, 2021

The Gillnetter Report Episode 10

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer
May 10, 2021
Junior Jenna Smith and two opponents begin the relay.

Boys track on pace to claim NEC South

NICHOLAS POULIN and ANDREW COELHO
April 14, 2021
Junior Kyle Clifford, sophomore Deston Cauthers, and freshman Faith Castellucci begin the 1000m alongside an opponent from Saugus.

Fishermen cruise past outnumbered Sachems in win

NICHOLAS POULIN and ANDREW COELHO
April 7, 2021
GHS rolls out pooled testing program

GHS rolls out pooled testing program

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer
February 26, 2021
Brady vs. Mahomes in match up of the century

Brady vs. Mahomes in match up of the century

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer
February 5, 2021
A foggy Gillette Stadium before kick off in the 2019 Wild Card round

Success of the Patriots relies on offseason moves

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer
January 6, 2021

The Gillnetter Report: News

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer
December 23, 2020
Gloucester designated a high risk community 

Gloucester designated a high risk community 

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer
December 11, 2020

The Gillnetter Report: News

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer
December 10, 2020
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris win mock election

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris win mock election

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer
October 26, 2020
Gloucester responds to COVID-19 surge with free testing

Gloucester responds to COVID-19 surge with free testing

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer
October 14, 2020
Gloucester approves fall sports season

Gloucester approves fall sports season

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer
September 18, 2020

The Gillnetter Report

NICHOLAS POULIN and THOMAS ELLIOTT
May 12, 2020
LEAP for Education offers summer internship program

LEAP for Education offers summer internship program

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer
April 1, 2020
Tom Brady leaves Patriots for Buccaneers

Tom Brady leaves Patriots for Buccaneers

Nicholas Poulin, Staff Writer
March 19, 2020

The Gillnetter Report

THOMAS ELLIOTT and NICHOLAS POULIN
March 9, 2020
Daniel Hafey, Andrew Coelho, Harrison Pelosi and Kai Deguzman pose with their medals after the NEC Championship

Track team advances to States after NEC meet

NICHOLAS POULIN and ANDREW COELHO
February 7, 2020

The Gillnetter Report Episode 5

January 21, 2020
The GHS Freshman-Sophomore track team at Beverly High

Indoor track team shows promise at Freshmen-Sophomore meet

ANDREW COELHO and NICHOLAS POULIN
January 10, 2020
GHS' new Spanish teacher, Señorita Robles, poses by the map in her new classroom

¡Bienvenida Señorita Robles!

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer
November 27, 2019
GHS boys team starts at Stage Fort Park.

Cross Country runs at Conference Championship

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer
November 8, 2019
Boys Cross County team begins race at Stage Fort park last month.

Cross country team wins two in a row

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer
October 11, 2019
Cross Country update

Cross Country update

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer
September 23, 2019
Cross Country improves against Marblehead

Cross Country improves against Marblehead

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer
September 17, 2019
Cross Country team gets ready to start

Cross country team readies for new season

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer
September 9, 2019
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