When she’s not baking or watching Gilmore Girls, second year staffer and Supervising Copy Editor Charlotte Glasser ’25 is behind the computer making The Tower newspaper come alive. Glasser takes French through University of...

Millie Gates ’24 is a page editor with four sisters and two dogs. She originally took Tower for an English credit, and although she does have all her credits, she continues to take Tower because of how much she loves it. This...

In a busy and action-packed life with swimming, cross country, track, quiz bowl and DECA, Supervising Copy Editor Paul Kaminski ’24 still finds time to enjoy the little things in life.“I’m a big fan of salsa music, I feel...

Joshua Sonnenberg ’25 has a lot of unique hobbies, such as building his own computer, participating in lots of running, and frequently adding to his comic book collection. His love for drawing however is what inspired him to...

As an adventurous second-year staffer, Lucy Gabel ’25 will be taking on the role of a copy editor in addition to her extracurriculars and life outside of school. A ten-year softball player, Gabel is an avid lover of exercise...

Elizabeth Peberdy ’24 is a full-time athlete and journalist, committing her days to rowing, running and page editing for the Tower. Building countless friendships through each activity, she enjoys being involved in her community....

Dedicated, kind and compassionate, Web Editor in Chief Katie Hamilton ’24 is a third-year staffer ready for the new year. Outside of Journalism, Hamilton is on the Track and Field team, throwing the shot put and discus, and...

Madeline Kitchen is more than a hard worker, with being a senior and already having a tight schedule, she still does her very best to produce the best content possible as a third-year staffer. Madeline is a bright and caring person...

After spending the summer reading and blasting music, Julia Kado ’24 is back and ready for her last year on staff. Often found in Mr. Campion’s room, Kado enjoys diving into lectures, poems and thriller books. Kado is a third-year...

Omar Siddiqui ’25 is a second-year staffer with an immense passion for journalism who has taken on the role of associate web editor this year. Siddiqui believes that The Tower is making a difference in Grosse Pointe by writing...

Maggie O’Brien ’25 is the opposite of what you would consider a lazy student. O’Brien involves herself in school clubs and activities, including Student Association, Student Council and Interact along with being a multi-sport...

Second-year staffer, Audrey MacGillis ’25 spends her time doing various activities. Outside of school, she is a hardworking competitive swimmer for South, Grosse Pointe Gators, and the Grosse Pointe Park Mutants in the summer....

Sarah Cook ’25 is a girl who lives many lives in the summer. From the quiet ambiance of her room reading romance novels and watching classic teen drama shows to running up and down a soccer field, Cook said she loves every one...

Cat lover, track runner, journalistic mastermind: Grace Campbell ’25 can do it all. In her second year on staff, the web editor is excited to bring her fierce opinions and her admiration of cats to the Tower classroom. Campbell...

Vincent Maffesoli ’24 is known as a lot of different things, such as a swimmer and a caretaker for his three parakeets, Tiki, Lucky and Sky. Aside from those, Maffesoli is a second year page editor who has always taken interest...

Third year staffer Madison Turnbull ’24 has a passion for aiding the community through the power of persuasive journalism. Daily parking tickets? She can fix that with an opinion piece – the city conveniently cut down the...

Maria Wortman ’24 is a second year staffer and a supervising copy editor for The Tower. Outside of Tower, Wortman said she enjoys reading, traveling and urges people to join the newly-founded Club Latino. She is excited for...

When you look at Isabella Haindl ’24’s extracurriculars, it is apparent that she loves to be involved in her community. This is Haindl’s second year on staff and she will be filling the position of Associate Print Editor....

As an 11th grader, Sara Dimitrijevic said she is eager to continue pursuing her love of journalism and writing through her second year on The Tower. Contributing as a staff writer, Sara said she writes for enjoyment and in preparation...

Whether it’s The Rolling Stone, Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers, or Tyler the Creator, Julia Roeder ’25 is guaranteed to have seen them in concert. All eyes envy her as she walks into the journalism classroom wearing merchandise...

If you happen to see Harrison outside of school, chances are he either has a skateboard beneath him or a camera in hand—possibly even both. As Supervising Photographer for the Tower this year, Balfour has a knack for finding...

Natalie Lemmen ’24 is your outstanding, creative-minded Tower student who has a keen eye for editing and photography. Lemmen is a third-year staffer who is taking on the role of a web editor this year. Lemmen lives a very involved...

Layla Demir ’24 has always had a passion for the creative side of things. She is eager to step outside the box, and being a staff writer on Tower allows her to do this often. “You have to deal with a lot of the controversial...

Business Manager Sofia Boddy ’25 , can be found driving around in her Jeep named “Gigi” doing some of her favorite pastime activities. These activities include participating in pilates and venturing to different restaurants...

A master of taste-testing around the Pointes, Dailey Jogan ’24 is an expert at broadening her horizons. Not only is she a summer lifeguard, Jogan does swim team during the year. Along with that, she has the brain and the brawn,...

Cecile Walsh is creative in every way possible. She is super crafty; painting her nails every weekend and producing little projects whenever she can. She’s an active member of the Poetry Slam club and goes on fun trips, such...

Regarding hard work, seconnd-year staffer and Multimedia Manager Morgan Payne ’24 is driven by the word. From working multiple jobs to writing for two newspapers, Payne is diligent, dedicated and disciplined. “I work a lot,...

Amanda Frantz ’23 is a first year staffer and a supervising photographer on the tower this year. Frantz was drawn to The Tower because of her love for photography, her passion for writing, and the importance of the student's...

School teaches a lot of the same, boring techniques on how to write. This is how Grace Campbell ’25 discovered her love for journalism. “I like how you learn about a lot of different styles of writing and a lot of different...

Noelle Whorf ’23 is a first-year copy editor and is thrilled about her new experience on this year's Tower staff. Originally from Chicago and part of a long line of filmmakers, artists, and journalists, she knew this class would...

Second-year staffer and Supervising Web editor, Katie Hamilton ’24 is excited for another year of Tower. Outside of Tower, Hamilton participates in various extracurricular activities, including throwing shot put and discus for...

Maria Wortman ’24 is a first-year staffer and a copy editor on the Tower. Other than Tower, Wortman loves to travel. Being bilingual helps her a lot. She loves to read and is excited to write on the Tower. “I’m excited...

Curious, loyal, and friendly, Grace Wininger ’23 has kept busy all four years at South being very involved and joining multiple teams and clubs, including Marching Band, Track and Field, Mock Trial, and Science Olympiad. Always...

Madeline Kitchen ’24 is a second year staffer for The Tower, and has taken on the role of supervising copy editor this year. Kitchen has always gravitated towards Tower, due to the sense of comfort and kindness she felt when...

Audrey MacGillis ’25 has many interests aside from writing. If she's not swimming or reading, you might find her listening to Taylor Swift or Phoebe Bridgers, her two favorite artists. MacGillis has always loved writing and...

Lydia McNanney is a third-year staffer and copy editor for The Tower. McNanney leads a very busy life, balancing both figure skating and cross country with the numerous clubs. She is an active participant in S.A., Science Olympiad,...

Even though he decided to take this class on a whim, Jet Miller is willing to give journalism a shot and become a hardworking staff writer for the Tower newspaper. “I thought it’d be a cool experience,” said Miller ’24....

First year staffer Sara Dimitrijevic ’25 is excited to be writing for The Tower this year. Dimitrijevic is thrilled to be able to write about exciting topics that interest her. Her passion for writing will carry on this year...

A lover of lacrosse and cooking, Siobhan McGlone takes on her first year of The Tower, fulfilling the role of a staff writer. With McGlone’s confidence in her review and sports-writing skills, this year’s publications will...

Jane Kuhnlein ’23 is a third year staffer and holds the position of Supervising Page Editor for The Tower. Besides early morning editorial board meetings and late night deadline dinners, she keeps herself busy by running cross...

If you have ever looked through a Grosse Pointe South yearbook from the last three years, just know that every single one of those pages was strategically pieced together by Natalie Lemmen. As this year's co-editor of the yearbook,...

Sophia Kapla ’23 has been on Tower staff for three years. She loves journalism because it allows her to express her opinions freely and inform people about significant events. Kapla especially loves writing sports stories, so...

Starting as a first year staffer on tower, Maggie O’brien ’25 is starting her Tower career off right as a staff writer. O’brien is a social, funny, and outgoing person, and is over the moon excited to start this new chapter...

Managing a busy schedule as a student athlete, Hannah DiDio ’25 is constantly finding new ways to pursue her passions both in and out of school. DiDio swims for South, Gators, and the Country Club of Detroit, always keeping...

From taking honors journalism, Paul Kaminski ‘24 has found that he loves journalism and talking to different people. As he joins The Tower he plans to bring his extroverted self outside of the classroom into his writing. “In...

Kelly Gavagan ’23 is entering her second year of Tower as a staff writer. After taking a hiatus from Tower during her junior year, she is ready to come back in full swing as a senior. “I admire the community The Tower has...

Elizabeth Peberdy ’24 is thrilled to be a first-year Tower staffer. She enjoyed the prerequisite Honors Journalism course, as well as the environment and people in the class. She thinks the fun atmosphere of Tower stands apart...

Chloe Polizzi ’23 is a third-year staff writer for The Tower. Becoming a member of the staff has helped her in ways that didn’t just enhance her writing ability, but encouraged her to branch out to students and adults as well. “I...

After a summer in the sun at the community pool, Millie Gates ‘24 is excited to get back into the game as a student council member and first-year staff writer for the Tower. Gates swims competitively and is a page editor this...

After an eventful summer of traveling and working two jobs, Maddie Turnbull ’24 is excited to get back into the school year as a second year staffer and business manager for the Tower. Not only is she spending her school year...

Margot Murphy is the Tower’s Associate Web Editor. This is her second year on staff. Margot originally joined the Tower because she wanted to write, but she was also very interested in photography. Margot saw the Tower as the...

Lucy Gabel ’25 is a first year staff writer who signed up for Tower by mistake. She decided to continue with the course and has found a new love for journalism. Gabel went to the Michigan International Press Association (MIPA)...

Layla Demir ’24 is a first-year copy editor. Demir is a member of the varsity cheerleading team here at South, starting her junior year. The Tower is a very tight-knit and friendly community, which is what Demir was looking...

Vincent Maffesoli ’24 is a first year Page Editor. Other than his passion for writing, his favorite subject in school is science. “I love science because of how big the field is, and you can do a lot with it,” Maffesoli...

Joseph Strong ’25 is a first year staff writer for The Tower. Besides being a member on staff, Strong is a dedicated player on the JV B soccer team and a boy scout.“I’m scheduled to go to Philmont next summer, which is a...

Joshua Sonnenberg ’25 is Towers newest and most savvy graphics editor. This is Sonnenberg's first year on staff and he can’t wait for all the new experiences that come with Tower.“I love the opportunity this class gives...

Dylan Schoenfeld ’23 is on her second year as a Tower web editor, though she started her journalistic career as a staff writer. Being in a class with her friends and participating in some of her favorite things is what makes...

O’hara Diamond ’23 is a second year staffer and supervising page editor for Tower. Outside of Tower, Diamond dedicates her free time to working at Ace Hardware, running for the Track and Field team and being a member of the...

Owen Parent ‘23 has been writing for the Tower since he was a sophomore, and this year will be the supervising copy editor. He loves the Tower community, along with a journalistic writing style. “I know there’s more voice...

Putting together elegant outfits is a tricky art, practiced daily by third-year staffer Giada Cavaliere ’23. As a page editor, her love of design carries over into sewing together sleek page designs and might be what she studies...

Sofia Boddy ‘25 is entering her first year as a member of the tower staff. She took honors journalism last year and is excited to finally get to write actual published stories. “I thought that writing in the newspaper would...

Wearing soccer jerseys to school may have given it away, but Omar Siddiqui ‘25 dedicates long hours year-round to playing soccer for both South and his club team, DCFC. Although the soccer field has been a familiar space to...

First-year web editor Jane Van Syckle ’23 might seem like your average teenager, but it’s quite the opposite. Being a web editor comes with a lot of stress, but mostly, Van Syckle loves her job on Tower. "I love Tower because...

This open book is ready to put her words onto the pages of The Tower publication. First-year staffer Emily Colen ’23 is a staff writer looking to share her love for writing with the world. “I’ve always had a passion for...

Charlotte Glasser ’25 is a first-year Tower staffer, and will be working as a page editor. Glasser was drawn to the Tower because she likes how it’s open to everyone who wants to join. You don't need any experience or be an...

For Jules Kado ’24, writing for The Tower has been a long time coming. Ever since she was a child, Kado has had a passion for writing. “I would carry around a little notebook with me when I was a kid and write down little...

Harrison Balfour '24 describes himself as an ambitious person. He likes to face challenges, and to do so while succeeding. Success is an extremely important aspect of who he is. Besides being a photographer for The Tower, he finds...

After spending her summer protecting her neighborhood as a lifeguard at her local pool, Ava Biter ’25 is excited to join The Tower staff as a first-year staff writer and copy editor. Balancing school work, time with friends...

Working two jobs at Lunchbox Deli and Antonios at the Park, Morgan Payne ’24 is not your typical South student. One of her many interests includes track and field-- she is thinking about joining South’s team this year. Payne...

Sarah Cook ’25 is an incoming copy editor who has an addiction to anything coffee-related in addition to being an avid soccer player. “I take pride in soccer… this year I made varsity and I made an effort to practice a lot...

Anna Czech is a New York City-obsessed teenager who keeps her high school days as busy as the hustle and bustle of life in the big apple, where she hopes to one day live. Czech balances her position on the Tower with classes,...

Jacob Ashkar ’23 is a third-year staffer and social media manager of The Tower. He joined The Tower because he liked the environment and opportunities it provided him. “I really love the experiences journalism gives you,”...

For Isabella Haindl ’24, being part of a community is very important. Haindl works hard on balancing her junior year, playing for the varsity field hockey team and being the president of the class of 2024. As class president,...

Caya Craig, Editor in Chief, seems to have lived her life to the fullest. She has had amazing life experiences such as spending four years in Spain. “I was really immersed in the culture. I got to learn the language and it was...

Dailey Jogan ’24, is a second-year staff writer and page editor. Her interest in the Tower is rooted in tradition, as both her mother and brother were alumni of the Tower newspaper. Within Tower this year, she is most looking...

Margot Murphy ’23 is Towers new Supervising Photographor. She joined the staff this year after finding joy in photography during the COVID-19 pandemic. Murphy studies artistic and journalistic photography. “They are very...