For those who read The Tower newspaper and wonder what the staff is like, we asked them why they joined Tower, what they are involved in at Grosse Pointe South, and a personality question. Enjoy.
Francesca Aliotta ’14
“I like to be a part of the news staff.”
Activities: Field Hockey, Lacrosse, SA and Italian Club
Favorite teacher: Mr. Nardone
Joseph Becker ’13
“It looks good on college apps.”
Activities: Basketball and Golf
Favorite type of athletic equipment: Golf Balls
Daniel Bukacel ’14
“Tower Looks good on college apps.”
Activities: Soccer
Favorite type of lip balm: “Burts Bee’s is the knees”
Kylie Capps ’14
“My friends were doing it, it seemed fun and I wanted it for my college apps.”
Activities: Conservation Club and Interact
Favorite type of gum: 5Gum
Arianna DerManulian ’14
“Get stronger in writing.”
Activities: Track, Cross-Country, Spanish Honors Society, Conservation Club, Interact and Link Crew
Favorite sports team: The Tigers
Madison Dettlinger ’13
“I like to write and I was on the newspaper in middle school and really enjoyed it.”
Activities: Field Hockey, NHS and STUCO
Favorite type of Ice Cream: Mint Chocolate Chip
Joseph Diehl ’15
“My sister is editor-in-chief.”
Activities: STUCO, Latin Club, DECA, and YAF
Favorite Animal: Golden Retriever
Francesca DiJulio ’14
“I wanted to learn about history.”
Activities: None
Favorite search engine: Google
Christine Finkenstaet ’14
“I took journalism last year.”
Activities: Varsity Club, Cross-Country and Soccer
Favorite activity on the lake: Tubing
Daniel Foy ’14
“The Fame, Glory and best of all food.”
Activities: Tower Frat and STUCO
Favorite name: Jeremiah
Kara French ’14
“Journalism is Fun!”
Activities: Volleyball, Yearbook and Interact
Favorite cookie: Chocolate chip from the school store
Claire Grobbel ’14
“I took journalism last year.”
Activities: None
Favorite YouTube video: The Honey Boo Boo videos
Camille Gazoul ’15
“I like to write and its fun.”
Activities: Pointe Players
Favorite shade of green: Evergreen
Coleman Harrison ’15
“I like to write.”
Activities: Sailing, Yearbook and Interact
Favorite type of gatorade: Red
Carter Harrison ’15
“It’s fun and I like to write stories.”
Activities: Yearbook, Interact and Orchestra
Favorite thing about South: The People
Ginny Hayden ’15
“To get more involved.”
Activities: Volleyball, Tennis and Link Crew
Favorite Actor: Hayden Christensen
Klara Gellci ’14
“I like to be up to date on what’s happening in the school.”
Activities: Tutor, and Volunteer at Beaumont Hospital
Favorite beverage: Hot Chocolate
Blair Paddock ’15
“I like journalism.”
Activities: Photo and Lacrosse
Favorite class: Advanced Journalism
Arianna Serventi ’15
“I like writing.”
Activities: Photo
Favorite Song: “Drops of Jupiter”
Alexa Scheppler ’14
“I really enjoyed Honors Journalism.”
Activities: Biking Club, Track and Cross-Country
Favorite drink from Farms: True Moo
Kennedy Shortal ’14
“It looks good on college apps.”
Activities: None
Favorite TV show: “Law and Order”
Mary Spencer ’15
“I like writing and want to be a journalist.”
Activities: Cross Country, Track and STUCO
Favorite band: The Strokes
Zoie Unis ’14
“To be with Danny Bukacel (’14).”
Activities: Cheerleading, Lacrosse, Interact and Link Crew
Favorite thing about the Journalism room: Daniel’s Face
Franny Weber ’14
“I like to write, and I heard from various sources that is was fun.”
Activities: Soccer, Varsity Club and DECA
Favorite color: Blue