BREAKING: Gun threat under investigation at Grosse Pointe high schools
Sylvia Hodges, Supervising Copy Editor
September 24, 2018
Two potential shooting threats were reported Sunday night to the Grosse Pointe South administration, the first incident regarding a group chat where a photo of an individual holding a gun was sent. A parent brought the incident to the attention of South principal Moussa Hamka, according to deputy ...
New dance team enters South with a twirl
Olivia Mlynarek '19, Web Manager
September 17, 2018
The dance team is new to South this year. After their first public performance at the varsity football game this past Friday, Sept. 7, the team is already gaining a lot of popularity and positivity from their peers. “I think that (the team) brings a huge opportunity to dancers,” coach Adam Ga...
Redlin appeals summary judgement in favor of Grosse Pointe Public Schools
Alyssa Czech ‘19, Editor in Chief
June 30, 2018
Following a motion to dismiss the case in favor of Grosse Pointe Public Schools on May 10, 2018, Parcells assistant principal, Debra Redlin, filed an appeal on June 1, to the U. S. Court of Appeals. Redlin filed a lawsuit against the district on Nov. 15, 2016 for alleged gender discrimination and re...
Theater Teacher inducted into the Hall of Fame
Jacob Harris '22, Web Manager
June 1, 2018
Theater and English teacher Meaghan Dunham has been inducted into the Educational Theater Association Hall of Fame. Dunham has been teaching Drama at South for 24 years, and this honor is a great way to commemorate her for the work she’s done. This exclusive group recognizes members that have made great con...
The Larger Purpose of the School Attendance Policy
Zach Farrell '21, Staff Writer
May 14, 2018
Ninety-five percent. This was the attendance rate here at South over the course of the 2016-2017 school year, up over one percent from the statewide average, according to the Michigan School databases. Grosse Pointe South assistant principal Cindy Parravano said she thinks the c...
Controversy Arises with Kanye West’s Political Views
Brooklyn Northcross '20, Staff Writer
May 4, 2018
Ultralight Beam was once one of my favorite songs; Kanye’s musical brilliance within the lyrics, the rhythm and the vocals made it a timeless song that I could always play. However, due to his recent comments, it will never be one of my favorites again. The frenzy began when Kanye tweeted a pictur...
German students plan for their summer trip to Germany
Victoria Gardey '20, Copy Editor
May 2, 2018
This summer, 16 students will be going on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Germany. German teacher, Lisa Richman, will be leading the trip--her eighth biannual trip with South students. The trip is from June 18 to June 27, 2018. Richman said the trip will help the students improve on their German through the fu...
The Detroit and Grosse Pointe communities were brought together for the annual Belle Isle Clean Up
Sylvia Hodges '19, Copy Editor
April 27, 2018
The annual Belle Isle Clean Up took place on Saturday, April 21 on the island. Thousands of volunteers went to help remove trash and beautify the historic park. In an interview with the Detroit Free Press, Genevieve Nowak, the organizer of the event and Director of Volunteer Services within the Belle ...
Staff Appreciation Week
Madeline Allen & Lauren Nemeh both '20, Staff Writer & Page Editor
March 28, 2018
Student Association (SA) will be honoring South employees for all of their hard work throughout this school year with Staff Appreciation Week from April 9-13. According to SA advisor Laura Distelrath, students have been showing their gratitude towards the staff for the past few years. “ For a...
5 things happening the week of 03/18
Alex Acker '18, Tower Radio Executive Producer
March 26, 2018
Austin Bomber The serial bomber that has been terrorizing Austin for three weeks has died. The bombs have killed two people and injured four others. The bomber has been revealed to be 23-year-old college dropout, Mark Anthony Conditt. The police were closing in on the motel that the suspect was hiding. The ...
2018 ArtFest will end third quarter on a high note
Eva McCord '21, Staff Writer
March 22, 2018
As the third quarter draws to a close and spring break swiftly approaches, South’s art department is hurriedly finalizing the preparations for the annual ArtFest showcase. According to the South website, approximately 2,000 students, parents and teachers are expected to attend. “I’m really e...
Grosse Pointe celebrates the 50th anniversary of Civil Rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.‘s speech
Brooklyn Northcross, Staff Writer
March 20, 2018
Known for his encouraging, inspirational speeches during the Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King Jr. gave a heartening speech at Grosse Pointe High in 1968. 50 years later, the school celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of this uplifting speech on Wednesday, March 14. The event consisted of v...
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