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Assistant Principal Parravano appointed as South’s interim principal
Assistant Principal Parravano appointed as South’s interim principal
Members of Thrive Youth Council gather for their meeting to share ideas and discuss upcoming projects. (Photo courtesy of Gina Gabel).
New Thrive youth council arising
Learning how to help in the season of giving
Learning how to help in the season of giving
The poster for the Library Connect Club, come and join them every other Monday morning for a breakfast treat and some reading fun.
Third time’s the charm, the Library Connect Club begins
Snowy revival
Snowy revival
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
Breaking News: Power outage strikes again
Breaking News: Power outage strikes again
Grosse Pointe North High School, where Grosse Pointe School's District Administration is housed.
Grosse Pointe Schools Operating Millage Renewal passes
How the no homework over break policy shapes education and mental health
How the no homework over break policy shapes education and mental health
A small local shop holds the sign "shop local" encouraging buyers to support local small shops.
Repetitive restaurants around Grosse Pointe
Creating harmony around the holidays
Creating harmony around the holidays
Climate change changes holiday traditions
Climate change changes holiday traditions
Perched on the Christmas tree in Cleminson Hall, South’s elf watches over the students to see if they are naughty or nice.
Keeping the magic alive
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
The end of an era
The end of an era
Photo courtesy of Variety.
Shawn Mendes’ new image
Are people tired of the same Christmas songs?
Are people tired of the same Christmas songs?
Don Toliver's performance delights an eager crowd.
Don Toliver Detroit show rocks the city
Image courtesy of IMDb.
Wonderfully Wicked
Wendy's Krabby Patty presents an underwhelming result despite the hype.
A Krabby Patty disaster
Summer Bucketlist
Summer Bucketlist
SUPERB STAFF Hailing from Venezuela, Papelon Market Cafe is staffed by enthusiastic workers and management who want to ensure every customer leaves with a positive perception of Venezuelan cuisine.
Arepas & tequeños & empanadas, oh my!
Raving or raging
Raving or raging
The trader joes chip experience
The trader joes chip experience
Image courtesy of IMDb.
Wonderfully Wicked
Image courtesy of Disney Movies.
Moana 2 makes a splash
Image courtesy of IMDb.
A Christmas story told in August goes as expected
Image courtesy of IMDb.
The woman behind the cooking legacy
Photo courtesy of IMDb.
Nobody Wants This portrays modern love in a new way
The end of an era
The end of an era
Photo courtesy of Variety.
Shawn Mendes’ new image
Are people tired of the same Christmas songs?
Are people tired of the same Christmas songs?
Don Toliver's performance delights an eager crowd.
Don Toliver Detroit show rocks the city
Tower takes on the best albums through the years
Tower takes on the best albums through the years
Ellie Sahutske ’26 and other cast mates, Jolina Hutchinson ’25, Allie Thomas ’25, and Zach Neme ’26 take notes from director Dan DeMarco during rehearsal for South’s fall play, Our Town.
Our Town comes to our stage
A crimson curtain call
A crimson curtain call
March is reading month: Staff book pics
March is reading month: Staff book pics
Bad blood (Holly’s version)
Bad blood (Holly’s version)
Unraveling the string
Unraveling the string
Why are Malls Fading?
Why are Malls Fading?
Thinking outside the bubble: Aging
Thinking outside the bubble: Aging
Have a trainwreck of a Christmas and an infernal New Year
Have a trainwreck of a Christmas and an infernal New Year
Shining a spotlight on special seniors
Shining a spotlight on special seniors
Advice for burnout before December break
Advice for burnout before December break
The right way to be Influenced
The right way to be Influenced
Josh Sonnenberg '25
Upping the price tag on education
Josh Sonnenberg '25
Political discussion in the classroom
Embracing all, how student representation can improve at South
Embracing all, how student representation can improve at South
Restricting student responsibility
Restricting student responsibility
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
Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson celebrates a momentum-changing play in the backfield with defensive tackle Michael Brockers. Hutchinson played a key role in the Lions' 36-27 victory over the Washington Commanders with 3 sacks, including the first of his young career.
Brand new Lions
Lucy Tull ’25 (left) and her teammates performing a defensive corner during a tight scoring game. (Photo courtesy of Leon Halip).
The end of a long time played sport
Sports success drives Detroit to a bright future
Sports success drives Detroit to a bright future
The Detroit Red Wings take down the New York Islanders on Nov. 21. The win came in come-from-behind fashion as after being held scoreless for the entire game up to his point, the Red Wings scored two goals in the final five minutes of the game to win 2-1.
Time to act for the Red Wings
"The Thunder" is among the Neighborhood Club team's selections.
Where friendship meets basketball
Michigan football is on the rise
Michigan football is on the rise
Less can be more
Less can be more
Personal finance becomes prioritized
Personal finance becomes prioritized
Rerouting special education
Rerouting special education
An overflow of students studying takes over the Blue Devil Learning Center.
Blue Devils Learning Center replaces Afterpoints
Marty Wayman ’28 defends against L’Anse Creuse center, angling the player away from South’s goalie, allowing for another strong breakout for the Blue Devils.
Blue Devils boys hockey dominates over L’Anse Creuse
Less can be more
Less can be more
Personal finance becomes prioritized
Personal finance becomes prioritized
Rerouting special education
Rerouting special education
What students are thankful for
What students are thankful for
Behind the tune
Behind the tune
An overflow of students studying takes over the Blue Devil Learning Center.
Blue Devils Learning Center replaces Afterpoints
Marty Wayman ’28 defends against L’Anse Creuse center, angling the player away from South’s goalie, allowing for another strong breakout for the Blue Devils.
Blue Devils boys hockey dominates over L’Anse Creuse
Anastazja Zieleniewski ’26 and the rest of the team line up for the national anthem before the first period starts.
Another game, another win for South’s girls hockey team
Charlie Harr ’26 prepares for puck drop, kicking off the 3rd period. The Blue Devils are up 3-0 at this time, looking to seal the game.
South dominates Liggett in girls’ hockey season opener
Lydia Pry '27 swimming breaststroke.
Turning the tide
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

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