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The Student Leadership display case highlights each class council's officers for the 2025-26 school year. While all the other classes positions are filled, the class of 2029 is still awaiting their first officers.
Freshmen elections sparks unity
The photo displays Narcan, a counter to drug overdose. Narcan blocks the drug from entering the brain, prolonging the effect of the overdose.
Silent killer fentanyl
Chauncey Billups playing a game against the Washington Wizards during his last season in Detroit. Billups averaged 17.9 points per game that year.
FBI investigation ends with multiple NBA arrests
Playing University Liggett School at Comerica Park, South shortstop Dane Lezotte ’26 performs a 6-3 putout. South went on to shut out the Knights. Photo courtesy: Dane Lezotte
South shortstop to the Ivies
A lawn sign in support of passing the bond displayed outside of a house on Cadieux in Grosse Pointe Park. With the support of voters like this, the bond passed with 70 percent support.
120 million dollar bond secures school future
The BOE during the April 14, 2025 meeting.
BOE to repurpose Trombly following survey
Photo Credits: Julia Roeder '25 and Jude O'Meara '27
New CFO hired by BOE
Assistant Principal Parravano appointed as South’s interim principal
Assistant Principal Parravano appointed as South’s interim principal
The board members pictured during the Dec. 9, 2024 meeting, hearing community members voice their opinion. Left to right; Trustee Ginny Jeup, Trustee Terrance Collins, President Sean Cotton, Superintendent Dr. Andrea Tuttle.
Board voted to review report
(Julia Roeder)
GPPSS election results
Class of '29 takes a group picture together on their spirit day. The freshmen would experience their first homecoming and spirit day/week, which offered many exciting and happy memories. Courtesy of Kendra Caralis
The realities of South’s class of 2029
The importance of understanding wealth gaps
The importance of understanding wealth gaps
Strategies for Success
Strategies for Success
An easy way out
An easy way out
Finding your focus
Finding your focus
Photo of American Red Cross flyer from the National Honor Society blood drive this past year
March: a month of donating
Infographic by: Sophia Fowler
The internet’s worst nightmare: “Cancel culture”
Living differently: How students are being affected by COVID-19
Living differently: How students are being affected by COVID-19
Out of school, out of sight: A look at lesser-known extracurriculars
Shooting for the stars: A look at women in male-dominated fields of STEM and media
Mr. Finney relaxing after a long day of excited Art and Design.
Five minutes with art teacher Alexander Finney
Maddison Duff' 23 racing at a Girl's Track Meet.
Five minutes with track star Madison Duff
Cierra Rice the new girls' track coach.
Five minutes with new Girls’ Track Coach Cierra Rice
The referee lifts Wyatt Hepner's '25 arm in victory after defeating his opponent in an intense match.
Five minutes with silver medalist wrestler Wyatt Hepner
Richie Barnwell ‘24 poses for a photo at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center in Nashville, TN for the Heart of America Showcase choir competition on March 11, 2023.
Five Minutes with Student Tech Crew Manager Richie Barnwell
Wicked: For Good movie poster 2025.
Wicked sneak peek
A work in progress: The new Culvers located on Hillcrest and Mack is in the process of being built.
New fast-food option for locals
Black Phone 2 Review
Black Phone 2 Review
Sticking with the classics
Sticking with the classics
The new location of Chick-fil-A on the corner of Mack and Marseilles Street opening October 30.
Excitement builds as Grosse Pointes welcomes Chick-fil-A
The new location of Chick-fil-A on the corner of Mack and Marseilles Street opening October 30.
Excitement builds as Grosse Pointes welcomes Chick-fil-A
JJ’s just in.
Dinner in the Pointes
Dinner in the Pointes
Cooking up controversy; popular chain restaurant has become unwelcome in Grosse Pointe
TikTok crazes at Choco Mania Cafe
TikTok crazes at Choco Mania Cafe
Black Phone 2 Review
Black Phone 2 Review
Sticking with the classics
Sticking with the classics
Dancing with the Stars backlash
Dancing with the Stars backlash
Celebrating a classic in a whole new way
Celebrating a classic in a whole new way
The Conjuring: Last Rites: a mediocre send-off
The Conjuring: Last Rites: a mediocre send-off
The Life of a Showgirl isn't as glamorous as it seems
The Life of a Showgirl isn’t as glamorous as it seems
Super Bowl Halftime becomes a topic of debate between Pop culture and Politics
Super Bowl Halftime becomes a topic of debate between Pop culture and Politics
Tacky vs. Tasteful
Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead
Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead
The Grosse Pointe South Choir rehearsing for their upcoming performance in may and perfecting the routine and singing.
Preparation for singing their final solo
Left to right: Leo Neds-Fox ’26 as Edward Ferrars, Delaney DeMarco ’28 as Margaret Dashwood and Violet King ’26 as Marianne Dashwood at the Tuesday, Oct. 14 dress rehearsal for “Sense and Sensibility.” The Pointe Players rehearsed for months before performing the finished product on Thursday, Friday and Saturday Oct. 16-18. Photo courtesy: Grace Geresey
Pointe Players perform “Sense and Sensibility”
Murals lined the old AI building as old art legacy projects.
The IA Legacy Lives on
Image courtesy of Amazon.
Feminism in literature: The Bell Jar review
Sage Suson '26, Jolina Huchingson '25 and Allison Thomas '25 practice their lines for the musical.
Behind the curtains of South’s new musical
Photo courtesy of Amazon.
Beyond the pages
What do you think has the biggest impact on a person’s political views?
Understanding an unbiased America
Understanding an unbiased America
Put an end to daylight savings time
Put an end to daylight savings time
Why we need daylight savings
Why we need daylight savings
Stress’s effects on us
Stress’s effects on us
Compromise over competition
Compromise over competition
A house divided
A house divided
Only four years and an entire life
Only four years and an entire life
Graphic Credit: Joshua Sonnenberg '25
The need for supervision in a hyper-connected world
The need for supervision in a hyper-connected world
The need for supervision in a hyper-connected world
The issue of the MLB salary cap
The issue of the MLB salary cap
Breaking down the NFL Draft
Breaking down the NFL Draft
Chiefs vs. 49ers: Super Bowl predictions
Chiefs vs. 49ers: Super Bowl predictions
Showtime in Detroit
Showtime in Detroit
The highlight-reel of recruiting
The highlight-reel of recruiting
The issue of the MLB salary cap
The issue of the MLB salary cap
The unsung heroes behind the Lions' success
The unsung heroes behind the Lions’ success
Long-term effects of sports
Long-term effects of sports
Michigan's marching band performed their five minute portion of the halftime show, bravely forming a block M on Michigan states turf.
Michigan vs. Michigan State through a South student lense
Detroit Red Wings' Lucas Raymond (23) and Edmonton Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) battle for the puck during third period NHL action in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. Photo courtesy: AP
Hockey Town is reborn
Stranger Things season 5 predictions
Stranger Things season 5 predictions
How high school prepares people
How high school prepares people
Spending summertime
Spending summertime
When considering colleges
When considering colleges
Improving modern leaders
Improving modern leaders
Stranger Things season 5 predictions
Stranger Things season 5 predictions
How high school prepares people
How high school prepares people
Spending summertime
Spending summertime
When considering colleges
When considering colleges
Improving modern leaders
Improving modern leaders
The South bench cheers on the team from the sidelines. The game started close, but Dakota soon took a 4-1 lead after the first period.
Boys lacrosse comeback comes up short on senior night
Donte Ormond ’26 dribbles up the court.
South’s unified basketball team wins against Clawson
Ruby Lenhard ‘26 locked into the game.
Girls varsity hockey senior night mercy
Anastazja Zieleniewski ’26 and the rest of the team line up for the national anthem before the first period starts.
Victory over the Hills
Lucy Tull ’25 is escorted by her parents during the Grosse Pointe United Gymnastics teams Senior Night.
Starring the senior
The Tower Class of 2023
The Tower Class of 2023
The Tower Class of 2022
The Tower Class of 2022
Tales from quarantine
Tales from quarantine
MAC basketball semifinal recap: Blue Devils take on Roseville
Dogs, pancakes, horses and more: Wellness week destresses post midterms

The Tower Pulse

The Tower Pulse
News
The Student Leadership display case highlights each class council's officers for the 2025-26 school year. While all the other classes positions are filled, the class of 2029 is still awaiting their first officers.
Freshmen elections sparks unity
Marielle Macuga '28, Staff Writer • November 17, 2025
The photo displays Narcan, a counter to drug overdose. Narcan blocks the drug from entering the brain, prolonging the effect of the overdose.
Silent killer fentanyl
Finn Cornwell '28, Staff Writer • November 17, 2025
Chauncey Billups playing a game against the Washington Wizards during his last season in Detroit. Billups averaged 17.9 points per game that year.
FBI investigation ends with multiple NBA arrests
Nadeem Haurani '27, Staff Writer • November 17, 2025
Features
Class of '29 takes a group picture together on their spirit day. The freshmen would experience their first homecoming and spirit day/week, which offered many exciting and happy memories. Courtesy of Kendra Caralis
The realities of South’s class of 2029
Hattie Curtis '26, Staff Writer • November 17, 2025
The importance of understanding wealth gaps
The importance of understanding wealth gaps
Payton Lark '27, Social Media Editor • November 17, 2025
Strategies for Success
Strategies for Success
Bella Maldonado '28, Copy Editor • November 17, 2025
Editorials
Compromise over competition
A house divided
Only four years and an entire life
Arts & Entertainment
Wicked: For Good movie poster 2025.
Wicked sneak peek
Mason Applegate '28, Copy Editor • November 17, 2025
A work in progress: The new Culvers located on Hillcrest and Mack is in the process of being built.
New fast-food option for locals
November 17, 2025
Black Phone 2 Review
Black Phone 2 Review
November 4, 2025
Sticking with the classics
Sticking with the classics
November 4, 2025
Opinion
What do you think has the biggest impact on a person’s political views?
November 17, 2025
Understanding an unbiased America
Understanding an unbiased America
November 17, 2025
Put an end to daylight savings time
Put an end to daylight savings time
November 17, 2025
Why we need daylight savings
Why we need daylight savings
November 17, 2025
Sports
The issue of the MLB salary cap
The issue of the MLB salary cap
Drew Hess ‘27, Web Editor • November 18, 2025
The unsung heroes behind the Lions' success
The unsung heroes behind the Lions’ success
November 18, 2025
Long-term effects of sports
Long-term effects of sports
November 18, 2025
Michigan's marching band performed their five minute portion of the halftime show, bravely forming a block M on Michigan states turf.
Michigan vs. Michigan State through a South student lense
November 18, 2025