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The official poster for the Gloucester Zine Fest.
Gloucester Zine Fest comes to Sawyer Free Library
Schools face steep cuts to close 3.1M budget gap: 41 positions targeted
Schools face steep cuts to close 3.1M budget gap: 41 positions targeted
Drawing by Cyan Clements
Total solar eclipse returns: Here’s what you need to know.
Gloucester educators hold up signs in support of paid parental and family leave. Photo credit: Gloucester Teachers Association
North Shore Educators Call for Action 
New NHS Inductees pose for a picture
Gloucester inducts 41 into the National Honor Society
Ava Orlando gives her interpretation of the state of affairs in Hollywood.
The state of Hollywood in 2024
Cyan Clements artistic rendition of their and Sofia Orlandos endeavors.
The great donut adventure
Art by Sophia Montello
The significance of Leap Day
Artist Ava Orlandos depiction of multiple Lenten symbols.
A brief history of Lent
Canva creation by Julia Warde.
Local Love: Where to shop for Valentine’s Gifts in Gloucester
Emma Carrapichosa hits the ball.
Gloucester Outlasts Masco in First NEC Clash Of Season
Boys Hockey Team poses for photo on Senior Night.
Winter Sports Wrap Up
James Sanfillipo and Riley DeHaan celebrate around the goal
GHS boys hockey’s Tourney run over with 4-2 Loss
Brett Cunningham celebrates after scoring a goal.
Gloucester swims laps around Walpole
Siblings Colby and Keegan Jewell whose teams are both entering the D2 Hockey Playoffs
GHS hockey enters playoff season
Pen and marker drawing by Sophia Montello.
Gloucester needs community land trusts
Students forced to park on grass curbs in student parking lot
A Predicament with Parking
Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol, Thursday March 7, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
Biden’s SOTU speech shows clear distinction between candidates
Ava Orlando depicts the casting aside of social media into the metaphorical garbage.
The case for deleting social media
Watercolor and pen representation of a bathroom with a basket of period products
Periods are hard. Here’s how schools can make them easier.
Drawing by Sophia Montello
The great Stanley Cup craze: explained
From left to right: Kevin G (Andrw Fahim), a mathlete (Sean Buckley), Ms. Norbury (Anaya Brigulio), and Cady (Malia Andrews)
GHS spring musical “Mean Girls” is ‘SO fetch’
Cyan Clements depicts Grande with a stylized version of the albums title.
Ariana Grande’s “eternal sunshine”: the good, the bad, and the expected
Jazz for a Cure takes a stand against cancer
Jazz for a Cure takes a stand against cancer
The main characters of Little Women pose for a photoshoot, from left: Sean Buckley, Aurelia Harrison, Malia Andrews, Emma Alves, Melody Mattson, and Finn Wall
GHS Theater hosts state-wide theater festival
Golden
Golden
Painting
Painting
Ghostboy and Boots
Ghostboy and Boots
Desperate times, desperate measures
Desperate times, desperate measures
Bliss
Bliss

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Sofia Orlando

Sofia Orlando, Editor in Chief

Sofia Orlando is a senior at GHS and is Editor in Chief for The Gillnetter. She is a member of the National Honors Society (NHS) and has won awards for her accomplishments regarding world history and journalism. In her free time, Sofia can be found baking, hanging out with friends and family, walking around town, or watching any of her favorite movies. She also has a fraternal twin sister! You can contact her with any questions or story ideas at: [email protected]. 

All content by Sofia Orlando
Schools face steep cuts to close 3.1M budget gap: 41 positions targeted

Schools face steep cuts to close 3.1M budget gap: 41 positions targeted

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2024
Gloucester educators hold up signs in support of paid parental and family leave. Photo credit: Gloucester Teachers Association

North Shore Educators Call for Action 

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief
April 8, 2024
David Enos poses for the camera in a new, eco-friendly suit.

From barefoot to billionaire: Enos finds his fortune in climate science

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief
April 1, 2024
Cyan Clements artistic rendition of their and Sofia Orlandos endeavors.

The great donut adventure

SOFIA ORLANDO and CYAN CLEMENTS
March 20, 2024
Contract negotiations begin for GTA and School Committee

Contract negotiations begin for GTA and School Committee

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief
March 12, 2024
Artist Cyan Clements illustrates the balance between school budgets and education.

Tensions rise between Gloucester Educators and Superintendent

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief
February 16, 2024
Artist Ava Orlandos depiction of multiple Lenten symbols.

A brief history of Lent

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief
February 15, 2024
Turtle Alley Chocolates located on Rogers Street.

[Photo] Local Love: Where to shop for Valentine’s Gifts in Gloucester

ASHLEE SCOLA, Staff Writer
February 13, 2024
Promotional poster for Gloucester So Schweeeet! sale.

Gloucester local businesses offer Valentine’s Day sales

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief
February 9, 2024
The cover for Jon Harts novel, Party School.

Book review: Jon Hart’s “Party School” misses the mark

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief
January 26, 2024
GHS Guidance Department hosts “Wellness Week”

GHS Guidance Department hosts “Wellness Week”

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief
January 9, 2024
Artist Ava Orlando depicts author Sofia Orlando alongside multiple Rankin/Bass characters.

Ranking Rankin…and Bass

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief
December 18, 2023
Gloucester 400+ to host storytelling event

Gloucester 400+ to host storytelling event

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief
December 12, 2023
Artist Ava Orlandos interpretation of Disneys lost sense of magic.

Where did Disney’s magic go?

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief
December 4, 2023
Lawn signs from the campaigns of Mary-Ellen Rose and Gregory Verga

A conversation with the mayoral candidates

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief
November 2, 2023
GTA hosts community forum for Gloucester Public Schools

GTA hosts community forum for Gloucester Public Schools

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief
October 30, 2023
Students participating in the GHS Cultural Celebration earlier this year.

Racial Equity and Advocacy Club welcomes new members

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief
October 2, 2023
The Sawyer Free Library before its upcoming renovation.

[Photo] Sawyer Free Library hosts groundbreaking celebration

ASHLEE SCOLA, Staff Writer
September 28, 2023
GHS ESPs wear black to mourn the loss of morale after school committee walked away from negotiating table declaring an impasse.

School Committee declares impasse on paraprofessional pay

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief
September 18, 2023
The official poster for Little Women

Drama club will hold auditions for “Little Women” next week

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief
September 12, 2023
A vintage photo of the Sunday St. Peters Parade heading down Prospect Street.

Viva Feva

SOFIA ORLANDO, Multimedia Editor
June 9, 2023
Math teacher Ms. Faunce in her classroom, where she has taught for 22 years.

[Photo] Faunce bids farewell to GHS

FINN WALL, Staff Writer
June 7, 2023
Mr. Basile flashes his famous smile for the camera.

Arrivederci buona fortuna, Signor Basile

SOFIA ORLANDO, Multimedia Editor
May 30, 2023
GHS staff holds second Bocce for Bud fundraiser for Maciel family

GHS staff holds second “Bocce for Bud” fundraiser for Maciel family

SOFIA ORLANDO, Multimedia Editor
May 12, 2023
Perry goes Puritan

Perry goes Puritan

SOFIA ORLANDO, Multimedia Editor
April 1, 2023
(from left) MTA President Max Page, GAEP President Monica Madruga, GTA President Rachel Rex, MTA Vice President Deb McCarthy, Malden Educators Association President Deb Gesualdo, Brookline Educators Union President Jessica Wender-Shubow show their support for Gloucesters ESPs at a rally on Monday.

Teachers show support for Gloucester’s ESPs

SOFIA ORLANDO, Multimedia Editor
March 28, 2023
Power of Play returns after 3 year hiatus

“Power of Play” returns after 3 year hiatus

SOFIA ORLANDO, Multimedia Editor
March 13, 2023
robertcastro, CC BY 2.0

Kanye West remarries to Yeezy’s head of architecture

SOFIA ORLANDO, Multimedia Editor
January 17, 2023
Lisa Marie Presley dead at 54 

Lisa Marie Presley dead at 54 

SOFIA ORLANDO, Multimedia Editor
January 13, 2023
6 cookies recipes to fill you with holiday cheer

6 cookies recipes to fill you with holiday cheer

SOFIA ORLANDO, Multimedia Editor
December 16, 2022
Kanye’s Kraziness: a year in review 

Kanye’s Kraziness: a year in review 

SOFIA ORLANDO, Multimedia editor
December 12, 2022
Gloucester playwright seeks student contributors

Gloucester playwright seeks student contributors

SOFIA ORLANDO, Multimedia Editor
November 29, 2022
Jeff Bezos to donate fortune to charities

Jeff Bezos to donate fortune to charities

SOFIA ORLANDO, Multimedia editor
November 15, 2022
Bruce Tarr to address MA Climate bill at Climate Coalition event

Bruce Tarr to address MA Climate bill at Climate Coalition event

SOFIA ORLANDO, Multimedia editor
November 3, 2022
Kanye West loses billionaire status after string of controversies

Kanye West loses billionaire status after string of controversies

SOFIA ORLANDO, Multimedia Editor
October 27, 2022
Ava Orlando depicts a cartoon version of Sofia Orlando mourning the loss of Cartoon Network.

Goodbye Cartoon Network

SOFIA ORLANDO, Multimedia editor
October 17, 2022
The new and improved GHS weight room located in the athletic hallway.

GHS fitness center gets a makeover

SOFIA ORLANDO, Multimedia Editor
October 4, 2022
GHS students receive MA State Seal of Biliteracy designation

GHS students receive MA State Seal of Biliteracy designation

SOFIA ORLANDO, Staff Writer
June 10, 2022
Mrs. Abeggs room from the outside, decorated as a Medieval castle.

Mrs. Abegg closes Canterbury Tales unit with activities and fun

SOFIA ORLANDO and ELISE AMARAL
May 6, 2022
Artist Spike Lorenzana poses next to their finished mural in the first floor stairwell.

Frida Kahlo mural is finished by GHS artist

SOFIA ORLANDO, Staff Writer
March 29, 2022
Cast Xs Emma Alves as Ariel in her grotto singing Part of Your World.

O’Maley Drama Club makes a splash during “The Little Mermaid Jr.”

SOFIA ORLANDO, Staff Writer
March 15, 2022
Masks now optional for Gloucester public schools 

Masks now optional for Gloucester public schools 

EMILY CORRAO and SOFIA ORLANDO
February 18, 2022
A slice of pizza from Captain Hooks located on Washington St.

A slice of life: a pizza tour of Gloucester

SOFIA ORLANDO, Staff Writer
February 7, 2022
New year, new city administration 

New year, new city administration 

SOFIA ORLANDO, Staff Writer
January 5, 2022
Linn Parisi welcomes guests to the Gloucester 400 event at the Blue Collar Cafe

Gloucester celebrates 400 days till 400 years

SOFIA ORLANDO, Staff Writer
December 6, 2021
Mr. Billy Martin poses with his newly restored 1956 Ford pick up Truck

GHS legend Billy Martin turns 80

SOFIA ORLANDO, Staff Writer
November 15, 2021
GHS welcomes Yalesji Reyes-Alberto to the Special Education department.

GHS Welcomes Ms. Reyes Alberto to the special education department

SOFIA ORLANDO, Staff Writer
November 3, 2021
Meet your candidates for mayor

Meet your candidates for mayor

SOFIA ORLANDO, Staff Writer
October 18, 2021
GHS clubs are back for the 2021 school year

GHS clubs are back for the 2021 school year

SOFIA ORLANDO, Staff Writer
September 15, 2021
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