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Cate Hampton 24 walking to the stage to get her diploma
Graduation: Behind the scenes edition
TIE DYE The e-board for the Class of 2024 enjoys their morning during Souths very first Senior Step Up. Courtesy of Eleni Melhem 24
Stepping into senior year
The Gearheads pose with enthusiasm as they celebrate their second place victory at the world robotics competition. Courtesy of Jack Somers.
The gears have started moving
Ms. Caralis and her student council advisors, Quin Grabowski, Ava Biter, Tenley Stiyer and Aliana Ritter.
Suiting up for next year’s homecoming
James Adams helping his students in 1st hour Honors Biology with their current topic about the immune system.
All star Adams
Photo Credit: Dr. Michael Jon Dean
GPPSS Superintendent steps down
Grosse Pointe School’s Board members and administration at the June 20 school board meeting. (Julia Roeder ’25)
BOE votes to approve 2023-2024 budget, including teacher cuts
School Board votes to postpone remaining meeting time to a later date - during budget cuts discussion
School Board votes to postpone remaining meeting time to a later date – during budget cuts discussion
BOE discusses extreme budget cuts- teachers layoffs included
BOE discusses extreme budget cuts- teachers layoffs included
IA building is set to be vacated for next school year
IA building is set to be vacated for next school year
An ode to our teachers: An overview of staff appreciation week
An ode to our teachers: An overview of staff appreciation week
How to contain the summer brain drain
How to contain the summer brain drain
Sadie MacDonald 25 is graduating early with the class of 2024.
Sadie MacDonald graduating with the class of 2024
Grosse Pointe South students posing for a picture on their 2023 mission trip to Costa Rica. Back row: Duncan Richards ‘25, Conrad Squitieri ‘25, Owen Domzalski, and Henry Domzalski ‘25. Front row: Ethan Hurford ‘25, Claire VandeWyngearde ‘24, Evelyn Young ‘24, Katie VandeWyngearde ‘24, Mira Haurani ‘25, Johnny Klepp ‘25, Lucy Gabel ‘25, Julia White ‘25, Natalie Lemmen ‘24, Violet Lincicome ‘25, Kyle Spondike ‘25, and Charlie Lemmen ‘24. Courtesy of Margaret Mollison.
Memorial Church’s life changing mission trips
The money at the end of the road
The money at the end of the road
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
Maddison Duff 23 racing at a Girls 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 Hepners 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
Five minutes with the One Acts directors
Five minutes with the One Acts directors
Summer Bucketlist
Summer Bucketlist
Ruby Verlinden, 24, and Jack Webber, 24, are seen beaming broadly during prom dinner.
Post prom recap
Room Under the Stairs, new album release from Zayn
Room Under the Stairs, new album release from Zayn
Billie Eilish’s new album will hit you hard and soft
Billie Eilish’s new album will hit you hard and soft
No more dragging dog days
No more dragging dog days
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
Hot Lavender Oat Milk Latte
New likable lavender drinks at Starbucks
Inside Out 2, June 14: At the end of Inside Out, Riley and her emotions have learned to work together and accept their new life in San Francisco, but Rileys mind once again becomes chaotic when new emotions like anxiety show up. Now they must learn to work together again as they follow Riley into her teenage years.
Five of the most anticipated movies in summer 2024
The fall and rise of the movie industry
The fall and rise of the movie industry
Photo courtesy: IMDB
Dune: Part Two, a cinematic crusade beyond expectations
Po, the Dragon Warrior, is ready for a new challenge in a new city.
Get ready “four” Kung Fu Panda
Best St. Patricks day movies
Best St. Patricks day movies
Ruby Verlinden, 24, and Jack Webber, 24, are seen beaming broadly during prom dinner.
Post prom recap
Room Under the Stairs, new album release from Zayn
Room Under the Stairs, new album release from Zayn
Billie Eilish’s new album will hit you hard and soft
Billie Eilish’s new album will hit you hard and soft
The Tortured Poets Department” is far from torture
The Tortured Poets Department” is far from torture
The country theme in Beyoncés new album Cowboy Carter is very apparent in the album cover of her riding a horse holding an American flag.
Beyoncé just dropped an album, here’s what we think.
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
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes leaves audiences singing praise
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes leaves audiences singing praise
Make or break your summer
Make or break your summer
New and improved field day for high school
New and improved field day for high school
Breaking the cycle
Breaking the cycle
Lyla Hampton 26 reaches the milestone of 100 goals in lacrosse.
A milestone moment
A compromise for better education
A compromise for better education
Redefining success
Redefining success
Annabella Cecchini 26
Ignition ignorance
Preparing for the future in the present
Preparing for the future in the present
Urgency for transparency
Urgency for transparency
Our lives over politics
Our lives over politics
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
LEADING OFF Jack Wiegand ’24 times up the pitcher before leading off the game. The Blue Devils would go on to score three runs this inning.
Playoff ready, Varsity baseball defeats De La Salle 7-2
Flushing gets flushed
Rainy game doesn’t stop boys baseball team
Looking ahead with winter sports
Looking ahead with winter sports
Grosse pointe south boys varsity lacrosse team stands on the sideline during a time out, ready to attack.
Run the table
Team Unity: Members of the girls varsity softball team gather in a huddle with their coach during a strategic moment in the outfield, showcasing determination and camaraderie.
A close game against Flushing results in Lady Blue Devil’s Victory
Grosse Pointe North’s dugout right before the game. Players are out on the field warming up and ready to play.
A Rivalry Defeated
LEADING OFF Jack Wiegand ’24 times up the pitcher before leading off the game. The Blue Devils would go on to score three runs this inning.
Early lead fuels Varsity baseball’s triumph over De La Salle
Focused and determined, pitcher Jack Ryan 24 leads his team in a huddle, lifting their spirits for the remained of the game.
Swing for success: South’s varsity baseball team continues their winning streak
SCOOP OF THE DAY Colin Hoffman ’24 and Julia Kado ’24 funnel vanilla ice cream into cranks that will create the noodle shape of the “spaghetti” ice cream. Once the strawberry sauce and shaved white chocolate are added for garnish, the ilusion will be complete.
A German delicacy
Devils in the details week of May 7th
Devils in the details week of May 7th
Tower talking stage
Tower talking stage
Tower Talk show Week April 5th episode 2
Tower Talk show Week April 5th episode 2
Tower Talk show Week April 5th episode 1
Tower Talk show Week April 5th episode 1
Minds and machines
Minds and machines
Team Unity: Members of the girls varsity softball team gather in a huddle with their coach during a strategic moment in the outfield, showcasing determination and camaraderie.
A close game against Flushing results in Lady Blue Devil’s Victory
Grosse Pointe North’s dugout right before the game. Players are out on the field warming up and ready to play.
A Rivalry Defeated
LEADING OFF Jack Wiegand ’24 times up the pitcher before leading off the game. The Blue Devils would go on to score three runs this inning.
Early lead fuels Varsity baseball’s triumph over De La Salle
Focused and determined, pitcher Jack Ryan 24 leads his team in a huddle, lifting their spirits for the remained of the game.
Swing for success: South’s varsity baseball team continues their winning streak
SCOOP OF THE DAY Colin Hoffman ’24 and Julia Kado ’24 funnel vanilla ice cream into cranks that will create the noodle shape of the “spaghetti” ice cream. Once the strawberry sauce and shaved white chocolate are added for garnish, the ilusion will be complete.
A German delicacy
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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