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2025-2026 Staff

Grace Vollmer '26
Supervising Copy Editor

Grace Vollmer ’26

Grace Vollmer ’26, a third-year staffer, thought she wasn’t good at writing before coming to The Tower, but she has come to love it and has made many friends through the journalism community. “I really like doing food...

Kassiani Norris ’27
Supervising Copy Editor

Kassiani Norris ’27

Kassiani Norris ’27, second year staffer, is never bored. Between the swim team, tennis team, the Mock Trial team and being class president Norris loves to be involved, and she knows it. “I love swimming, even though I’ll...

Kaitlyn Strong '26
Supervising Page Editor

Kaitlyn Strong ’26

When second-year staffer Kaitlyn Strong ’26 isn't on the tennis court or at Boyne Mountain volunteering as ski patrol, she takes on the role of supervising page editor for The Tower, utilizing her creative and technical skills. “I...

Mason Applegate '28
Copy Editor

Mason Applegate ’28

When she’s not defending South in field hockey or working on copy edits as a first-year on Tower, Mason Applegate ’28 enjoys traveling. She especially loves visiting big cities like Chicago and New York. Inspired by large...

Anastasija Bogoevich
Copy Editor

Anastasija Bogoevich

After following in her father’s footsteps in journalism, Anastasija Bogoevich ’27 is passionately ready to begin her first year on staff as a copy editor. “I ended up really liking [journalism] when I took honors journalism,”...

Lily Golabek '28
Copy Editor

Lily Golabek ’28

Lily Golabek ’28 at Grosse Pointe South, and is going into her first year on the Tower as a copy editor. She is passionate about journalism, specifically the writing aspect of it alongside things like interviews and current...

Christina Karcher '28
Copy Editor

Christina Karcher ’28

Although only in her first year on staff, Christina Karcher ’28 has known since her freshman year that she wanted to explore more English classes here at South. Writing has always been a passion for her and while originally...

Madeleine Roeder '28
Copy Editor

Madeleine Roeder ’28

As a new addition to the Towers team of copy-editors, Madeleine Roeder ’28 is excited to start off her first official year on the staff. Roeder believes that Tower is a gateway for students to get more involved in the school...

Peter Howlett '27
Copy Editor

Peter Howlett ’27

For his first year on Tower, Peter Howlett ‘27 is jumping right in. Influenced by his interest in physical media, he transitioned from broadcast journalism to the Tower newspaper and has found his place on staff as a copy editor....

Bella Maldonado '28
Copy Editor

Bella Maldonado ’28

She’s as prepared as anyone. While first-year staffer Bella Maldonado ’28 has her fair share of responsibilities outside of school, leading her boat as a coxswain for the South Rowing Team, she is nonetheless ready to dedicate...

Millicent Vollmer '27
Page Editor

Millicent Vollmer ’27

Millicent Vollmer ’27 devotes a substantial amount of her time working as a lifeguard at Pier Park, playing soccer and taste testing the new Crumbl Cookie flavors of the week. Her strong commitment to playing soccer has always...

Anne Ferguson '26
Page Editor

Anne Ferguson ’26

Annie Ferguson ‘26 is excited to continue her Tower career as a second year staffer. As someone who took honors journalism for fun, she discovered a new found love for journalism through the course. Ferguson enjoys the process...

Jayden Jelinski '27
Page Editor

Jayden Jelinski ’27

Jayden Jelinski ’27, a first-year staffer and page editor, loves the opportunity The Tower gives him to connect with people in our community. He enjoys playing football, running track, playing golf and has two dogs named Doger...

Sebastian Scott-Koerber '28
Page Editor

Sebastian Scott-Koerber ’28

Sebastian Scott-Koerber ’28 is a swimmer, kayaker and aspiring writer who joined Tower after a Brownell presentation sparked his interest. Now a first-year page editor, he’s excited to grow his writing skills and be a part...

Sara Johnson '26
Page Editor

Sara Johnson ’26

Sara Johnson ’26 is excited for her second year on The Tower. Along with being a page editor, she enjoys the aspects of learning and trying new things. “I like interviewing people,” Johnson said. “And learning new things...

Karissa Jelinski '28
Page Editor

Karissa Jelinski ’28

When Karissa Jelinski ’28 is not playing Field Hockey as a right midfielder, she is with her dogs Dodger and Dasher and her fish named Gerald. Although Jelinski hates swimming, she loves to hang out with friends in her pool....

Elyse Lenglet '27
Web Editor

Elyse Lenglet ’27

Web editor, Elyse Lenglet ‘27 loves to dance, and it is her third year a part of the South dance team. “I have been dancing at Kercheval Dance since I was little,” Lenglet said. She works at Savvy Chic in the village...

Drew Hess '27
Web Editor

Drew Hess ’27

Drew Hess ‘27, a brand-new web editor, has a lot more to add to Tower than just his writing abilities. He joined Tower with the hope of finding something he is passionate about, other than baseball. “I used to like writing...

Caroline Petrilli '27
Web Editor

Caroline Petrilli ’27

First-year staffer and Web Editor, Caroline Petrilli ’27 spends her extra time in the studio learning jazz dances with her best friends at Kerchavel Dance. When she isn’t under the bright lights, she enjoys going up north...

Gus Nutter ‘27
Web Editor

Gus Nutter ‘27

Gus Nutter ‘27 is a web editor entering his second year on the Tower staff. He describes himself as social, optimistic and open to new ideas. Qualities that all connect to his passion for writing and sharing stories. “Writing...

Payton Lark '27
Social Media Manager

Payton Lark ’27

When Payton Lark, ‘27, isn’t writing stories or posting on The Tower’s social media, she’s helping with peer-to-peer, which is a program where special needs students do various activities. With a sister on the unified...

Simon Justin '26
Staff Writer

Simon Justin ’26

Simon Justin ’26 joined honors journalism, the prerequisite for joining the Tower staff, in the fall of 2025, in hopes of potentially joining the staff for second semester. Due to multiple scheduling conflicts, Justin’s timing...

Staff Writer

Nadeem Haurani ’27

Nadeem Haurani '27, a second year staff writer, values the balance between teamwork and individual work in journalism. Outside of the journalistic field, Haurani switches between lacrosse, swimming and football, showcasing his...

Ana Zieleniewski '26
Staff Writer

Ana Zieleniewski ’26

When she’s not working one of her several jobs at Rhythm and Blue Juice Company, coaching younger kids at the local Learn to Skate for hockey, and doing friends' nails for her small business, you can find Ana Zieleniewski ’26...

Oskar Grand '27
Staff Writer

Oskar Grand ’27

Oskar Grand is a staff writer for the Tower, and he is ready for his second year being a part of the Tower staff. One of his favorite things to do for the Tower is to record podcasts, as he finds it to be a really fun and enjoyable...

Ben Golabek '26
Staff Writer

Ben Golabek ’26

Ben Golabek '26, an avid football fan, watcher and player, is ready to bring his dedication from doing what he loves into a new field, journalism. As a first year staff writer, Golabek is tackling the challenges that come with...

Abbey Daniell '28
Staff Writer

Abbey Daniell ’28

After a fulfilling summer of dance, being up North on her boat and spending time with her friends, Abbey Daniell ‘28 is eager to start her first year on staff as a staff writer. With an ongoing love for journalism and writing...

Hattie Curtis '26
Staff Writer

Hattie Curtis ’26

When she’s not up North at her cottage, she can be spotted inside a local Italian restaurant, at dinner with her friends sipping on Shirley Temples or even at Small Favors where she may be adding a new Jellycat to her growing...

Morgan Montagne ’28
Staff Writer

Morgan Montagne ’28

Morgan Montagne ’28 is a first year staffer for the Tower as well as a golf enthusiast and loving pet owner. After completing Honors Journalism, Montagne chose to join the Tower for a reason. “I joined Tower because I...

Marielle Macuga ‘28
Staff Writer

Marielle Macuga ‘28

In and out of the water, Marielle Macuga ‘28 has an obvious passion for working hard. For her first year on the Tower, Macuga is finally ready to accomplish her goal of becoming a staff member on the Tower. While staying active...

Amelia MacGillis '27
Staff Writer

Amelia MacGillis ’27

Amelia Macgillis ’27, a fully balanced student and an all around role model. Packing her days with as many activities as possible, Macgillis lifeguards both during school and in the summer on top of swimming for the girls varsity...

Harriet Kowalski '27
Staff Writer

Harriet Kowalski ’27

Harriet Kowalski ’27 is your go-getter, confident student-athlete who is always eager to learn. While balancing being a rigorous field hockey player and now an upcoming journalist for the Tower, Kowalski is thrilled to join...

Chloe Simpson '26
Staff Writer

Chloe Simpson ’26

Second-year staffer Chloe Simpson ’26 is excited to continue to contribute to The Tower one final time. Simpson enjoys every aspect of journalism, from interviewing people about her story, all the way to crafting her piece....

Anne Paradise '27
Staff Writer

Anne Paradise ’27

Outside of her job at The Bricks Pizzeria, Anne Paradise ’27 enjoys spending time with friends and staying active through field hockey and lacrosse. As a second-year-staff writer, Paradise has a strong passion for writing and...

Robert Hindelang '27
Staff Writer

Robert Hindelang ’27

Passion for sports is one thing you can not question about Robert Hindelang '27. A staff writer in his first year with The Tower, Hindelang is a golfer and cross-country runner at South. Playing the sport since third grade, Hindelang...

Finn Cornwell '28
Staff Writer

Finn Cornwell ’28

Finn Cornwell ’28 is more than just your average staff writer. Outside of school he’s on the South boy’s , and the Grosse Pointe Gators swim team. Cornwell is also a dedicated Boy Scout. “I like Boy Scouts because it...

Ella Brennan '26
Staff Writer

Ella Brennan ’26

When she isn’t playing tennis, hanging out with friends or being the president of Student Government, Ella Brennan ‘26 works hard as a second-year-staff writer on Tower. Her favorite thing to do on Tower is create social media...

Isabella Chaptini '28
Staff writer

Isabella Chaptini ’28

After navigating the rough waters of freshman year with ease, Isabella Chaptini ’28 has high school all figured out. From having sports practices after school year-round to being involved in multiple clubs, Chaptini has still...

Lucy Caulfield '28
Photographer

Lucy Caulfield ’28

First-year-staffer, Lucy Caulfield ’28, has many interests in The Tower with a special eye for photography. Lucy has been taking pictures since she was in eighth grade. She never knew how much she would enjoy it until her mom...

Ella Brennan '26
Staff writer

Ella Brennan ’26

When she isn’t playing tennis, hanging out with friends or being the president of Student Government, Ella Brennan ‘26 works hard as a second-year-staff writer on Tower. Her favorite thing to do on Tower is create social media...

Alya Augspurger '26
Arts and entertainment section editor

Alya Augspurger ’26

Although she hates driving, you can find Alya Augspurger ’26 driving on Lakeshore with her friends, or at the movie theater watching an old rerun from a movie that came out 10 years ago. Arts and Entertainment (A&E) editor...

Liam Burgess '28
Staff writer

Liam Burgess ’28

Liam Burgess ’28 is a first-year-staff writer who has a deep passion for journalism. Hardworking and focused are just a few words people may describe him as. Not only does Burgess love to write, he is a family man who is happy...

Riley Burgess '26
Page editor

Riley Burgess ’26

Fiercely driven, Riley Burgess ’26 is set on her goals and prioritizes her academics to follow her dreams of getting into her favorite college. University of Michigan has not always been on her radar, but after attending an...

Isaac Brenner '26
Print Editor in Chief

Isaac Brenner ’26

Print Editor-in-Chief Isaac Brenner '26 is a third-year-staffer on The Tower. Although Brenner is very passionate about The Tower, it is not his only interest. He is also into politics, National Honor Society, disco and baseball....

Alivia Bierkle '27
Photographer

Alivia Bierkle ’27

Tower’s newest photographer, Alivia Bierkle ’27, loves all things summer, travel, and boating. As an active team member, participating in activities such as being a member of the Lady Devils and playing volleyball, she's...

Matthew Hamilton '26
Sports Editor

Matthew Hamilton ’26

Matthew Hamilton ‘26 is the sports desk editor this year on Tower. He got his love for journalism from his older siblings, previous staffers Mike and Katie, both in college at Michigan State. “My sister was an EIC for...

Morgan Costello '27
Feature Section Editor

Morgan Costello ’27

Besides being Tower’s Feature Section Editor, Morgan Costello ’27 enjoys running, music, baking and traveling. Costello’s passion for travel has taken her to explore various cities and countries all around the world. “In...

Maureen Scanlon '27
Opinion Section Editor

Maureen Scanlon ’27

Coming into her second year of writing for The Tower, opinion section editor Maureen Scanlon ’27 returns for junior year with her long time passion for journalism and writing. Her mom and aunt both wrote for their school paper,...

Viviana Ostrowski '26
Web Editor in Chief

Viviana Ostrowski ’26

Third-year staffer and Web Editor-in-Chief, Viviana Ostrowski ’26 is an expert at juggling extracurriculars. From captaincy of both the cross country and softball teams to an irreplaceable position on the Tower staff, Ostrowski...

Anthony Kaminski '26
Associate Web Editor

Anthony Kaminski ’26

Anthony Kaminski ’26 is a reuniting staffer who once was a web editor, but in his second year on staff, is taking on the role of Associate Web editor. After being a staffer for a year now, Kaminski is excited to see what the...

Jude O’Meara ‘27
Associate Print Editor

Jude O’Meara ‘27

From a young age, Jude O’Meara ’27 has always loved writing, a passion that led him to join the Tower staff. Inspired by his mother, a former journalist, O’Meara quickly rose through the ranks and is now in his second year...

Leila Oskui '26
Supervising Multimedia Editor

Leila Oskui ’26

After winning a competition in eighth grade to have her story about mental health published in the Tower, Supervising Multimedia Editor Leila Oskui ‘26 signed up for honors journalism her freshman year. “I originally wanted...