“Bring Your Own Device” policy uses tech as a teaching tool
Ella Houting '22, Staff Writer
February 5, 2020
The bring your own device policies first introduced in the middle schools will now become part of everyday life at South starting next year. Personal devices such as Chromebooks will be required for classes to enhance learning and provide students with more opportunities through technology usage...
Wellness club, a safe space for young minds
Meghan Wysocki '22, Copy Editor
January 18, 2020
For Megan Rabaut ’21, the lack of conversation about mental health was a gap that needed to be closed in South’s community. What started as a stressful discussion with geometry and psychology teacher Laura Distelrath about an upcoming math test turned into a vision for a simple idea: what if...
President of school board, Brian Summerfield, abruptly steps down
Erin Astfalk '21, Staff writer
January 16, 2020
In a seemingly abrupt move, Grosse Pointe Public School System Board of Education President Brian Summerfield announced that he is stepping down from his position on Jan 2. Summerfield has been a trustee on the Board for nearly seven years, taking on the role of president for the past three, according...
BASE making a comeback
Andrew Acker '21, Staff Writer
January 7, 2020
BASE (Black Awareness and Social Engagement) is a club about improving opportunities for black students and helping the community. BASE started Dec. 12 and is having monthly meetings in room 186. MaShanta Ashmon who is helping lead BASE said that the club is important to start again so that we can get...
Science Olympiad eyeing regionals, states
Evie Klepp '22, Copy Editor
January 6, 2020
Following their first competition on Saturday, Dec. 4, held at Portage Northern High School, Grosse Pointe South’s Science Olympiad team is looking forward to a great season this year, according to team adviser Shelly Rothenbuler. Science Olympiad is a competitive team that goes to different science-based...
Saving the lake one bag at a time: Club far exceeds goal of collecting plastic bags to help the homeless
Nina Simon '21, Page Editor
December 22, 2019
South’s Save the Lakes Club collected plastic bags for three days during the first week of December. The club, which has been at South for two years, plans to use the bags to make two six-foot long sleeping mats for homeless shelters. The group exceeded their goal of 700 bags as they gathered 1400...
Adopt A Family returns again to help needy GP families
Olivia Bullington '22, Page Editor
December 22, 2019
Throughout the holiday season, many families go through a difficult time of getting their families gifts and preparing for the holiday season. Adopt A Family has helped families for 30 years in the Grosse Pointe district. “This is an event we have been doing for about 30 years in the district,...
South’s Culture Week sparks discourse, FOIA request
Libby Flower '20, Supervising Editor at Large
December 21, 2019
Late last week, a group of Grosse Pointe community members requested information and documents regarding South’s recent Culture Week through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The Culture Week was put on by one of South’s organizations, Students Empowering Education for a Diverse Society (SEEDS). This was their first year planning the event, which included...
Class of 2023 postpones annual Coffeehouse
Julianna Tague '22, Photographer
December 18, 2019
The Class of 2023’s Executive Board (E-board) has decided to postpone South’s annual Coffeehouse until later in the school year due to its lack of acts. Class president Caroline Jeup ’23 said there was a smaller turnout at the auditions than she’d expected, which she believes is due to changes...
Dialogue Day encourages conversation, growth in community
Evie Klepp '22, Copy Editor
December 16, 2019
In order to spread acceptance and open conversation throughout and outside of Grosse Pointe, Student Empowerment: Educating a Diverse Society (SEEDS) sponsored Grosse Pointe South’s first Dialogue Day, according to SEEDS facilitator Christina Thomas ’21. Dialogue Day, taking place on Dec. 4, was pa...
Crafting through the snow: New club offers ornament making
Kyle Harrison '21, Staff Writer
December 15, 2019
The Craft Club is exploding with new ideas and options for students to create their own piece of art and giving students the opportunity to explore their artistic personality. Ran by advisor Tom Szmrecsanyi, the club had a start last year but truly did not take off till this year. The club is open to...
Trading brown bags for basketballs: Tournament to start at lunch
Jackson Marchal '21, Assistant Business Manager
December 15, 2019
Slam the lunch and come to the gym to swoosh up. Administration is planning on hosting a three-on-three basketball tournament during both lunches after a recent surge in students recessing in the girls gym according to Vice Principal, Joseph Spryszak. All they are waiting for is enough kids to sign up...
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