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The new dining room in the main building, room 191.
From classrooms to cuisines
The current state of clubs at South
The current state of clubs at South
The new Assistant Principal, Dr. Daniel Hyliard, standing in front of Cleminson Hall.
Hyliard coming in hot
Breaking up breaks
Breaking up breaks
Breaking News: Power outage strikes again
Breaking News: Power outage strikes again
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
Q&A: Grosse Pointe Schools Operating Millage Renewal Proposal
Q&A: Grosse Pointe Schools Operating Millage Renewal Proposal
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
New art classrooms in the main building will replace the old ones in the IA building.
The IA building, now just a memory
New Tower advisor, Shannon Singer, looks to apply her journalism experience to this new position. She was the editor-in-chief for three years of her high school publication and was a co-advisor during her educational training.
Prospects on the horizon for new journalism advisor
IN DEPTH: New phone policy, pushbacks and improvements
IN DEPTH: New phone policy, pushbacks and improvements
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
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 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
Five minutes with the One Acts directors
Five minutes with the One Acts directors
Suki Waterhouse sparkles with new album
Suki Waterhouse sparkles with new album
Charli xcx's sixth studio album, BRAT. This album's cover fits her theme of a solid backround cover with one simple word. (Spotify)
Charli xcx: BRAT summer
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
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 Riley's 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
Suki Waterhouse sparkles with new album
Suki Waterhouse sparkles with new album
Charli xcx's sixth studio album, BRAT. This album's cover fits her theme of a solid backround cover with one simple word. (Spotify)
Charli xcx: BRAT summer
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
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
Lyla Hampton '26 reaches the milestone of 100 goals in lacrosse.
A milestone moment
Breaking the cycle
Breaking the cycle
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
South’s no. 3 doubles players Joseph Guthat ’26 and Ashton Zimmerman ’25 are some of the only upperclassmen currently on the team. Guthat says that they are focusing on matches in their region and division. They lost to North 1-6 and 4-6 with a major comeback in the second set. “It’s been a lot of fun and I’ve definitely made improvements,” Guthat said. “We had a rough start at first. Then, we started to play better, but we just couldn’t pull through."
Boys’ varsity tennis takes on North
Devils in the details- September 23
Devils in the details- September 23
Parents become their kids for Back to School Night
Griffin Szatkiewski ’25 looks on as South inches closer to the end zone.
Blue Devils overpower Romeo Bulldogs on home turf
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
Devils in the details- September 23
Devils in the details- September 23
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
South’s no. 3 doubles players Joseph Guthat ’26 and Ashton Zimmerman ’25 are some of the only upperclassmen currently on the team. Guthat says that they are focusing on matches in their region and division. They lost to North 1-6 and 4-6 with a major comeback in the second set. “It’s been a lot of fun and I’ve definitely made improvements,” Guthat said. “We had a rough start at first. Then, we started to play better, but we just couldn’t pull through."
Boys’ varsity tennis takes on North
Parents become their kids for Back to School Night
Griffin Szatkiewski ’25 looks on as South inches closer to the end zone.
Blue Devils overpower Romeo Bulldogs on home turf
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
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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All content by Anna Gulyas
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