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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
Mrs. Abegg in the classroom she has been teaching in for 17 years.
Mrs. Abegg to retire after a rewarding career
The official poster for the 16th annual pizza taste-off.
Interact club to host pizza taste-off
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
Multilingual student Melany Cristobal blends memories of Guatemala, a passion for art, and her own version of the American dream in her crochet business.
Breaking Barriers: Made by Melany
Two people sitting on a bench in Stage Fort park looking out on Gloucester Harbor. Used with permission from Dave Pleuler
Mr. Pleuler’s hidden talent
When students join the STEM club, they are presented with many opportunities to explore various science fields.
The Gender Equity in STEM Club: Why it matters
River Silva hope Hope Castellucci run side by side during their race.
Strong showing for GHS track at NEC championship meet
Mackayla Allen and Nolan Aiello are this week’s Student Athletes of the Week.
Student Athletes of the Week
For the second straight week, Olivia Madruga and Nolan Aiello have been selected as Student Athletes of the Week.
Student Athletes of the Week
Hope Castellucci and Meadow Anderson head towards the finish line in the 600 meter race.
Track and Field update
Olivia Madruga went 4-for-4 in the Fishermen's 7-0 victory over Saugus.
Madruga leads Gloucester in shutout victory over Saugus
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
Tipping the scale to fun
Tipping the scale to fun
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
The official emblem of the City of Gloucester.
Gloucester hosts Earth Day recycling drive
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

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Colored pencil art depicting a single sport athlete turning away from the opportunity to play more sports

The End of the All-Around Athlete

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor • March 4, 2025

For as long as I can remember, my father told me stories of Gloucester High School Athletic glory days. He reminisced in talks of fall dominance on the defensive line, and how he was crowned NEC champion...

Seniors Colby Warren and Giacomo Martell will lead the Fishermen roster, who are set to make another impressive run this winter.

The teams of winter: Gloucester sports preview

ALEENA BROWN, ISLA BLACK, COLE MOSLEY-WYNN, GRACE CASTELLUCCI, DELILAH DAVIS, and LEXI THOMAS • December 11, 2024

   

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