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Supporting society by doing our part
Supporting society by doing our part
The Fashion Club goes thrift shopping for new clothes and styles. Thrift shopping is one of the best ways people can reduce waste in the environment, and save money buying new clothes.
Upcycling to new trends
Poster on display for the Culture week designed by SEEDS club. (Courtesy of the SEEDS club)
Sprinkling seeds of culture at South
Left to right-Audrey Larson 24, Gabby Vosburg 24, Nate Barman 24. and Landon Tombley 25 poses for a picture after winning the competition.
Cooking up success
School Board member investigated after district complaint filed
School Board member investigated after district complaint filed
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
Burnout: the new high school experience
Burnout: the new high school experience
Fretting about our fish friends
Fretting about our fish friends
South Asian brought back
South Asian brought back
Paws for a cause
Paws for a cause
Harmony and horror in new school musical
Harmony and horror in new school musical
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
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.
Raving or raging
Raving or raging
The trader joes chip experience
The trader joes chip experience
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
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
Nothing Bundt Cakes takes the cake
Nothing Bundt Cakes takes the cake
The outside of Poke Poke located in the village.
Poke Poke unrolls in the Village
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
2024 Oscars predictions
2024 Oscars predictions
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.
Breaking barriers in the music industry
Breaking barriers in the music industry
Everything we thought it was
Everything we thought it was
When musicians give back
When musicians give back
Don’t call it a comeback
Don’t call it a comeback
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
A group of students working on a project together.
Collaboration is key
Youth at work
Youth at work
The ins and outs of prom 2024
The ins and outs of prom 2024
Don’t cross out crosswords
Don’t cross out crosswords
The magic in myths/not so magic make-believe
The magic in myths/not so magic make-believe
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
Feminism is for everybody
Feminism is for everybody
Keeping an open mind and learning
Keeping an open mind and learning
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
Which Detroit Team has the brightest future?
Which Detroit Team has the brightest future?
Goodbye college basketball, hello WNBA
Goodbye college basketball, hello WNBA
Girls hockey takes home hardware
Girls hockey takes home hardware
Diving into the details
Diving into the details
Juggling, the sport all athletes have to play
Juggling, the sport all athletes have to play
Wyatt Hepner pictured at Ford Field with his opponent Carlos Sanchez during their match at States.
Hepner makes blue devil history for a second time
Maggie Houk ’27 pours orange juice and sets up toppings for the pancake breakfast.
Pancake breakfast kicks off charity week
Mackenzie Simon ’26 stands at third base in the top of the first inning. She goes on to score in part of a nine-run inning.
Softball sweeps competition to win round-robin tournament
Goalie Lucas Valice ’25 warms up by stopping a shot from Jack Nearhood ’24.
Fighting the Falcons
Thomas Szmrecsanyi (Pictured in middle) is the head of the Art Department and has been working tirelessly for the 42rd Art Fest show. “ArtFest usually leaves us with a warm feeling knowing students are being recognized for their hard work and thoughtful pursuits.”
The show must go on
DEFENSE South rarely had to play defense throughout the whole game, only letting 1 opposing goal by. “We worked well together, in hopes of winning.” Fry said.
Crushing competition
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
Conspiracy theories in Michigan
Conspiracy theories in Michigan
Tower Talk show
Tower Talk show
Maggie Houk ’27 pours orange juice and sets up toppings for the pancake breakfast.
Pancake breakfast kicks off charity week
Mackenzie Simon ’26 stands at third base in the top of the first inning. She goes on to score in part of a nine-run inning.
Softball sweeps competition to win round-robin tournament
Goalie Lucas Valice ’25 warms up by stopping a shot from Jack Nearhood ’24.
Fighting the Falcons
Thomas Szmrecsanyi (Pictured in middle) is the head of the Art Department and has been working tirelessly for the 42rd Art Fest show. “ArtFest usually leaves us with a warm feeling knowing students are being recognized for their hard work and thoughtful pursuits.”
The show must go on
DEFENSE South rarely had to play defense throughout the whole game, only letting 1 opposing goal by. “We worked well together, in hopes of winning.” Fry said.
Crushing competition
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

The Tower Pulse

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Aliana Ritter 25

Aliana Ritter '25, Copy Editor

Aspiring thespian, punctilious writer, and student council Vice President, Copy Editor Aliana Ritter ’25 brings another zealous member to the tower team. Ritter lives a life of organized chaos, especially when participating in her many extracurricular activities while remaining a devoted honors student. “I’ve always wanted to be on a newspaper and to feel the pressure of deadlines. I feel like it's such an important job,” Ritter said. “I enjoy copy editing because I am very meticulous and I love everything to be concise and precise.” With her gifted imagination, Ritter draws inspiration from her passion for reading and creative writing. Lastly, she would like to note her enthusiasm for the use of colored pens and distaste for pencils, in hopes of adding a bit more vibrance to a very dull world.

All content by Aliana Ritter '25
AI: Arming intelligence

AI: Arming intelligence

Jet Miller '24 and Aliana Ritter '25
April 2, 2024
SCHOOLS OUT James Adams (left) and Harry Campion (right) share an embrace while posing for the camera.

Class dismissed

Aliana Ritter '25, Copy Editor
February 26, 2024
Crossed out with care

Crossed out with care

Aliana Ritter '25, Copy Editor
February 5, 2024
With 30 minutes to spare before the first session of Day 2, the Pointe Players attendees set out to make friends and explore the conference halls, after taking this photo of course. (From left to right- Top Row: Ellie Shautske ’26, Malvina Lubanski ’24, Joe Stapelton ’24, Ashton Fell ’24, Dylan DeMarco ’24, Sage Porter ’24, Aliana Ritter ’25, Siobhan McGlone ’25, Mari Mueller ’24, Ghost Lindsay ’25 Bottom Row: Allison Thomas ’25, Ella Johnson ’24, Jolina Huchingson ’25, Daniel DeMarco, Kai Tibbits ’24, El Kester ’25 , and Gabriel Hermann ’24)

Enriching with the arts

Aliana Ritter '25, Copy Editor
January 9, 2024
Theory on theaters

Theory on theaters

Aliana Ritter '25, Copy Editor
December 24, 2023
Not required, but recommended

Not required, but recommended

Aliana Ritter '25, Copy Editor
November 14, 2023
After another successful Wednesday morning meeting, the new Freshmen Class Officers gather for some last remarks before departing for the school day. (Left to right) Helen Haindl ’27, Avery Jakubowski ’27, Audrey Mclean ’27, and Lucas Curtis ’27.

[Photo] Conquering class council elections

Aliana Ritter, Copy Editor
October 30, 2023
Minutes after first lunch begins, the school store’s checkout line parades out the door and down a quarter of the hallway, with many eager cookie-lovers in toe. After selling out once, Mother’s Club volunteers work in a frenzy to replenish the supply.

An inside look on South’s favorite classic sweet treat

Aliana Ritter '25, Copy Editor
October 17, 2023
Clarity on class changes

Clarity on class changes

Aliana Ritter '25, Copy Editor
October 5, 2023
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