The Tower Pulse
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
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
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
Girls’ basketball falls short
Nadeem Haurani ’27, is laser-focused as he races to a 2nd place finish in the home stretch of the 200 Freestyle.
Boys Swim and Dive dominates the competition at the first meet of the season
Neil Honablue ’25 gets his hand raised by the referee after winning his match. He would go on to be undefeated during the meet.
Blue Devil wrestlers show grit in quad meet sweep
Samuel Steinhebel ’27 shoots from the three point line.
Junior varsity basketball team pulls out a win with an epic second-half
Modern Handmade pottery made days before the event.
Jumping into the holiday season
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

The Tower Pulse
All content by Alya Augspurger '26
Photo Credit: Jill Davenpor

Time for trades

Alya Augspurger '26, Staff Writer
February 5, 2025
Present or prep

Present or prep

Alya Augspurger '26, Staff Writer
January 31, 2025
The Lady Blue Devils' meetings were pushed up earlier in the year.

Lady Devils head start

Alya Augspurger '26, Staff Writer
January 10, 2025
The poster for the Library Connect Club, come and join them every other Monday morning for a breakfast treat and some reading fun.

Third time’s the charm, the Library Connect Club begins

Alya Augspurger '26, Staff Writer
December 15, 2024
Source : The Medium and Maryville University

The hidden costs of social media

Riley Burgess ’26 and Alya Augspurger ’26
November 22, 2024
Trick or treat, or don’t?

Trick or treat, or don’t?

Alya Augspurger '26, Staff Writer
October 31, 2024
Blake's Story Graphic

[Photo] Colleges are making students lives easier

Mallory Blake ‘26, Staff Writer
October 30, 2024
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

Alya Augspurger '26, Staff Writer
October 6, 2024
How to contain the summer brain drain

How to contain the summer brain drain

Alya Augspurger '26, Staff Writer
June 5, 2024
With the 2024 school year wrapping up, Souths seniors are excited about college and their future, especially Brenna Goodman ’24. Since our seniors have many half-days in the next few weeks, Goodman is ready to spend some well-deserved time off with her friends and family. “I plan on working during the week once I finish my exams,” Goodman said. “I’ll still have soccer so I’ll have to come back to school for that, which will be different than normal.” Despite these changes, Goodman is excited to get through graduation and succeed in her new life at the University of Michigan.

What do seniors plan to do with their extra days off

Alya Augspurger '26, Staff Writer
May 15, 2024
GPAs: gifted or generic

GPAs: gifted or generic

Alya Augspurger '26, Staff Writer
May 1, 2024
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[Photo] Fretting about our fish friends

Alya Auspurger '26, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024
Supporting society by doing our part

Supporting society by doing our part

Alya Augspurger '26, Staff Writer
April 18, 2024
South’s varsity and junior varsity soccer team practicing together at Total Soccer, the backup facility for when the home turf is unavailable.

Track troubles

Alya Augspurger ’26, Staff Writer
April 2, 2024
Pro/Con: The intensive coverage of mass-shootings only perpetuates unnecessary fear

Pro/Con: The intensive coverage of mass-shootings only perpetuates unnecessary fear

Alya Augspurger '26 and Jet Miller '24
March 20, 2024
Breaking barriers

Breaking barriers

Leila Oskui '26 and Alya Augspurger '26
February 5, 2024
Top left Emily Peacock, top right Brody Yeloushan, bottom left Dylan DeMarco, bottom right Chloe Slawson. Movie posters, IMDB

Film fanatics’ favorites

Alya Augspurger '26, Staff Writer
January 8, 2024
On the I-75 by six o’ five

On the I-75 by six o’ five

Alya Augspurger '26, Staff Writer
December 20, 2023
Courtesy of NDLA

[Photo] Class for success

Murphy Russell '25, Staff Writer
December 18, 2023
Ella Johnson ’24 giving directions on a warm-up exercise during auditions to the aspiring young actors and actresses in front of her.

Lasting traditions, new friendships, and original experiences made possible by one-acts

Alya Augspurger '26, Staff Writer
December 2, 2023
Scotts ’27 family Thanksgiving table before all of the treats and talk. The “grown-up table,” all nice and decorated, waiting for the fun traditions to come.

Treasuring Thanksgiving traditions and treats

Alya Augspurger '26, Staff Writer
November 16, 2023
Looking for the clues of credibility

Looking for the clues of credibility

Alya Augspurger '26, Staff Writer
October 31, 2023
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[Photo] S-lot violations may be missing the mark

Layla Demir '24, Staff Writer
October 31, 2023
Siobhan McGlone ’25 buys a ticket to the Grosse Pointe North vs. Grosse Pointe South game on October 20th.

A step into the future

Alya Augspurger '26, Staff Writer
October 13, 2023
Theme at football game was Black Out and all the students answered by dressing like the theme.

Leveling the playing field

Alya Augspurger '26, Staff Writer
October 9, 2023
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