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The 74 page report released by the sitting school board revealed deep, underlying tensions within the Grosse Pointe community.
Report released by BOE reveals deep tensions within the community
South’s 2025 chamber orchestra will have the opportunity to go on a $5000 nine day trip to perform live around Europe. Photo courtesy of James Gross.
Orchestra to travel to Europe
Tex Profitt settled into her new spot as a full time English teacher, replacing Katie Parent.
Profitt to take new place in English department
Perkins Law Group/Instagram
Former Grosse Pointe resident running for Detroit mayor
Photo Credit: Jill Davenpor
Time for trades
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
Snow days yay or nay
Snow days yay or nay
Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Moody.
Alumni share all-important advice
Walking into second semester
Walking into second semester
Charlotte Harr ’26 representing South on the Girls' Ice Hockey team.
Student athlete stress
Morgan Mannino ‘26 and Delaney Meyers ‘26 celebrate their friendship with a Galentine’s themed party. Photo courtesy of Morgan Mannino.
Galentine’s over Valentines
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
Image courtesy of Spotify.
Mac Miller’s estate publicizes “Balloonerism” to preserve his legacy
Sage Suson '26, Jolina Huchingson '25 and Allison Thomas '25 practice their lines for the musical.
Behind the curtains of South’s new musical
Emilia Koper ’26 takes a master class with Melissa White the Monday before Melissa White’s performance at South. Photo courtesy of Emilia Koper.
Grammy winner Melissa white performs at South
Photo courtesy of Amazon.
Beyond the pages
Image courtesy of Netflix.
Squid Games, a viral sensation once more
High Pointe Burger Pointe Jointe opened up on Fisher, a perfect new spot for South students to enjoy lunch.
A smashing new lunch option
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
Image courtesy of Netflix.
Squid Games, a viral sensation once more
Image courtesy of IMDb.
Has Gladiator II broken past sequel stigma?
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 Spotify.
Mac Miller’s estate publicizes “Balloonerism” to preserve his legacy
Emilia Koper ’26 takes a master class with Melissa White the Monday before Melissa White’s performance at South. Photo courtesy of Emilia Koper.
Grammy winner Melissa white performs at South
Photo courtesy of Iowa Public Radio.
Ethel Cain returns, harrowing as ever
Getting ready for the Grammys: predictions
Getting ready for the Grammys: predictions
The end of an era
The end of an era
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
One Acts 2025, the Pointe Players perform
One Acts 2025, the Pointe Players perform
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
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
From dreams to reality, Ariana Grande’s path to ‘Wicked’ stardom
Donald Trump aims to set the United States ablaze
Donald Trump aims to set the United States ablaze
Food for the soul
Food for the soul
Rejection is redirection
Rejection is redirection
Game on or game over
Game on or game over
Burnout, pressure and inequality
Burnout, pressure and inequality
Knowledge under attack
Knowledge under attack
Joshua Sonnenberg '25
Different pathways to success
The right way to be Influenced
The right way to be Influenced
Josh Sonnenberg '25
Upping the price tag on education
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
Jared Goff leading the Lions onto the field in a crucial game.
Champions in the making
Tinley Gram ’27 celebrates after scoring a goal against one of the girls’ ice hockey team’s biggest rivals, the Traverse City Bay Reps.
Triple athletes
Travel sports: pay or don’t play
Travel sports: pay or don’t play
Maddy Benard ’25 stays focused at the free throw line, determined to make a basket. Photo courtesy of Leon Halip.
From setback to success
The Kansas City Chiefs have the opportunity to be the first team to win three Super Bowls in a row. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons.
The Chief-peat possibility
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
Getting back on track
Getting back on track
The Piston's massive rebound
The Piston’s massive rebound
Getting back on track
Getting back on track
The Piston's massive rebound
The Piston’s massive rebound
Are half semester classes worth taking?
Are half semester classes worth taking?
2024 in music
2024 in music
Realistic solutions
Realistic solutions
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
Mid-Michigan trying to recover the puck after a shot attempt. They failed to score a goal, getting shutout.
South girls hockey keeps top rank in the state with shutout victory
Sam Rouleau ’25 made many close baskets.
Boys’ varsity basketball team loses to Roseville
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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