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Varsity Ice Hockey media day photo of Christopher Dailey.
Gloucester mourns the loss of GHS graduate Chris Dailey
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
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
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
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
Union President Rachel Rex seen thrilled about the 4th of July Parade.
UGE named 2025 Parade Grand Marshall
A poster concept for Next to Normal written by Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt
Next to Normal: Deep Dive
Official Gloucester Stage Company flyer for the 2025 Summer Teen Intensive
Gloucester Stage announces Teen Theater Intensive
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
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
Sam Groleau

Sam Groleau, Staff Writer

Sam Groleau is a junior at GHS and is a first year staff writer for The Gillnetter. He swims competitively on a club team and is also a captain for the GHS Swim and Dive team. He enjoys skiing and other outdoor activities. He is also a student council representative. In his free time he likes to hang out with friends and family, go to the beach, and boating.

All content by Sam Groleau
Eight things to do while social distancing

Eight things to do while social distancing

SAM GROLEAU and ELISE AMARAL
March 24, 2020
Sam Groleau swims 100 breaststroke at the State Championships at Boston University

Swim team wraps up a record breaking season

SAM GROLEAU and CAROLINE MCKAY
March 3, 2020
Swimmers compete at St. John's Prep for the NEC meet last week

Swim and Dive finishes season strong

SAM GROLEAU and CAROLINE MCKAY
February 6, 2020
Josh Priest, Tessa Bushfield, Haley Weed, and Tyler Weed pose for a photo.

Swim team dives into new season

SAM GROLEAU, Staff Writer
January 13, 2020
An elementary school boy in Puerto Vallarta expresses his joy after receiving his new book.

Hogan-Lopez to deliver school supplies to elementary students

SAM GROLEAU, Staff Writer
November 25, 2019
Backyard Growers will build new gardens at GHS

Backyard Growers will build new gardens at GHS

SAM GROLEAU, Staff Writer
October 30, 2019
Sophomores Jenna Smith and Sophia Costa work on a Vex 5 Clawbot in E block Robotics class

Engineering a future for women in Robotics

BROOKE CLEARY and SAM GROLEAU
September 26, 2019
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