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The search for a new superintendent begins
The search for a new superintendent begins
GPPSS Superintendent steps down
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
End of the broadway number with surprise confetti.
Sweet and sour solos
GPPSS Superintendent steps down
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
Sophomores work on their posters during a float party.
Sophomores and freshmen float while learning the ropes
Senior CJ Schindlbeck working of the float.
Upperclassmen unleash creative flair in float-building frenzy
Glitz and glamour
Glitz and glamour
The Spirit Jug has been a time-honored tradition for 40 years. It has built friendly competition between classes and promotes class participation
Unveiling the legacy of the Spirit Jug
Latin classroom filled with seats throughout the room.
The mental toll of larger classes
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
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
Shooting for the stars: A look at women in male-dominated fields of STEM and media
AP Artists: Past, present students reflect on legacy, importance of art
AP Artists: Past, present students reflect on legacy, importance of art
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
INTERESTING The iconic wide-released Barbie poster with Ken. The intriguing Oppenheimer poster of him posed ominously. (Photo: Universal studios)
Barbie v. Oppenheimer is different but delightful
(Photo: Amazon)
Kado Chronicle returns with a splash
EXCITED Taylor Swift fans decorate their arms with hand made bracelets and taylor swifts favorite number painted on their hands.
Taking down Ticketmaster, again
Coffee and conversation Customers enjoy an evening catching up with friends while munching on some of Flyleaf’s snacks and browsing for books. (Cecile Walsh 24)
Customers should fly to Flyleaf for a splendid experience
The Flash Movie Poster
The Flash presents a new start to the DC cinematic universe
Coffee and conversation Customers enjoy an evening catching up with friends while munching on some of Flyleaf’s snacks and browsing for books. (Cecile Walsh 24)
Customers should fly to Flyleaf for a splendid experience
Starbucks Coffee Frappuccino
Savoring Starbucks new summer drinks
The re-crowning of Red Crown
The re-crowning of Red Crown
Italian deli, La Pecora Nera, still serving delicious takeout during quarantine
Italian deli, La Pecora Nera, still serving delicious takeout during quarantine
photos courtesy of @theredhookcoffee on instagram
“The Red Hook” coffeehouse provides vegan and gluten-free options and great atmosphere
INTERESTING The iconic wide-released Barbie poster with Ken. The intriguing Oppenheimer poster of him posed ominously. (Photo: Universal studios)
Barbie v. Oppenheimer is different but delightful
The Flash Movie Poster
The Flash presents a new start to the DC cinematic universe
Must watch movies this summer
Must watch movies this summer
Bridgerton spin-off is fit for royalty
Bridgerton spin-off is fit for royalty
Peter Pan and Wendy is far from magical
Peter Pan and Wendy is far from magical
EXCITED Taylor Swift fans decorate their arms with hand made bracelets and taylor swifts favorite number painted on their hands.
Taking down Ticketmaster, again
MILITARY MAN Led by Rebecca Dral 23 (left) and Lilly Hunwick 23 (right), the Pointe Singers performs their star-spangled show.
Pointe Singers pull out a win as grand champions
SZAs SOS kills the billboards
SZA’s ‘SOS’ kills the billboards
A SEA OF FACES Students from elementary to high school took to the stage for String Extravaganza on Dec. 19, and parents followed. The gym was packed with friends and family, all excited for the music to come.
String Extravaganza unifies the Pointes through music
5SOS5 crafts a musical storyline that derails from bands origins
5SOS5 crafts a musical storyline that derails from bands origins
(Photo: Amazon)
Kado Chronicle returns with a splash
So many books, so little time: Kados top 2 picks
So many books, so little time: Kado’s top 2 picks
Two takes on “American Royals”
Two takes on “American Royals”
Becoming gives viewers a glimpse into Michelle Obamas inspirational life
“Becoming” gives viewers a glimpse into Michelle Obama’s inspirational life
Me Before You movie
Me Before You is a tale of tears and joy
Maddie Zann’24 and Monroe DeSmyster ‘25 pose under a tent at homecoming.
Happier outside: The stance on an outdoor dance
Various posters were worked on 9/9/23 during the class of ’26 float party. This includes a scoreboard which will be placed on a wooden frame and be a key part of the Sandlot Sophomore float.
Float party fun but only for some
New scoreboard illuminated during an exhilarating beginning of the game for the JV GPS Field Hockey team against Rockford High School this past Saturday.
Cash for confidence
Student perspective on teacher turnover
Student perspective on teacher turnover
Homecoming dance held indoors in 2022
The imaginable indoors
Caring for our classrooms
Caring for our classrooms
Gen Z and the call to action
Gen Z and the call to action
Invisible disabilities and the spectrum of kindness
Invisible disabilities and the spectrum of kindness
The long lineage of luck
The long lineage of luck
Acknowledging black history and achievements all year round
Acknowledging black history and achievements all year round
Which Detroit Team has the brightest future?
Which Detroit Team has the brightest future?
Marked for Fair Use from the Washington Football Team vs. Detroit Lions at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan, November 15, 2020 (All-Pro Reels Photography)
Why the Lions lack liability for Stafford
Why an NFL overtime rule change is overhyped
Why an NFL overtime rule change is overhyped
NHL playoff predictions
NHL playoff predictions
Marked fair use from the NCAA Website
March Madness Recap: A year full of upsets
Serving up success
Serving up success
A new type of direction
A new type of direction
Andrew Pazuchowski ’25 is number 81 on the boys varsity football team.
The winning playbooks of fundraising
Chasing dreams and gold
Chasing dreams and gold
How much is too much when balancing sports and academics?
How much is too much when balancing sports and academics?
Tower Talk Show, Ep. 3: Learning More Knowledge Over The Summer
Tower Talk Show, Ep. 3: Learning More Knowledge Over The Summer
Serving up success
Serving up success
Chasing dreams and gold
Chasing dreams and gold
Logo for the Tower Talk Show, designed on Canva by Grace Wininger
The Tower Class of 2023
Captains pose with the trophy. From left to right Maeve Hix ’24, Anamaria Garberding ’23, Megan Kornmeier ’23. All captains and their doubles partners left the regional undefeated. Garberding and Hix won 6-0 against both Ferndale and Grosse Pointe North. Kornmeier and her partner Kaitlyn Strong ’26 dominated their opponents Berkeley and Ferndale.
Girls tennis sends off to states- winning regionals
Tower Talk Show, Ep. 3: Learning More Knowledge Over The Summer
Tower Talk Show, Ep. 3: Learning More Knowledge Over The Summer
Logo for the Tower Talk Show, designed on Canva by Grace Wininger
Tower Talk Show, Ep. 8: Decision Day
Devils in the Details: Season 2, Episode 5 (Week of May 8, 2023)
Devils in the Details: Season 2, Episode 5 (Week of May 8, 2023)
Logo for the Tower Talk Show, designed on Canva by Grace Wininger
Tower Talk Show, Ep. 7: Summer Jobs
Logo for the Tower Talk Show, designed on Canva by Grace Wininger
The Tower Talk Show, Ep. 6: Balancing sports and AP’s
Serving up success
Serving up success
Chasing dreams and gold
Chasing dreams and gold
Captains pose with the trophy. From left to right Maeve Hix ’24, Anamaria Garberding ’23, Megan Kornmeier ’23. All captains and their doubles partners left the regional undefeated. Garberding and Hix won 6-0 against both Ferndale and Grosse Pointe North. Kornmeier and her partner Kaitlyn Strong ’26 dominated their opponents Berkeley and Ferndale.
Girls tennis sends off to states- winning regionals
Benjamin Frakes ’23 take a shot at goal for the German club, narrowly missing the net.
The World Cup, world language edition
Going for the Gold- South Wins Track Regionals
Going for the Gold- South Wins Track Regionals
Logo for the Tower Talk Show, designed on Canva by Grace Wininger
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
MAC basketball semifinal recap: Blue Devils take on Roseville
Dogs, pancakes, horses and more: Wellness week destresses post midterms
Dogs, pancakes, horses and more: Wellness week destresses post midterms

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Harrison Balfour 24

Harrison Balfour '24, Supervising Photographer

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 and capturing the beautiful moments of everyday life, one that he hopes will someday land him a job with a newspaper publication. For now though, Tower is enough for Balfour, who sees it as an opportunity to tell unique stories and talk to people who have something to say.“I was always drawn to (Journalism),” Balfour said. “I like telling stories and talking to people-- I feel like I just like people.”When it comes to his journalistic work, however, nothing inspires Balfour more than photography.“I like taking photos (and) capturing a beautiful moment that can never happen again,” Balfour said. “It’s a one-time thing that only I saw and captured.”

All content by Harrison Balfour '24
Sophomores work on their posters during a float party.

Sophomores and freshmen float while learning the ropes

Harrison Balfour '24, Supervising Photographer
September 20, 2023

A New Normal: How the transition back to normal has affected the student body

Harrison Balfour '24, Photographer
April 18, 2023

Chinese surveillance balloon over Lake Huron sparks controversy

Harrison Balfour '24, Photographer
March 13, 2023

Life360 and the rise of tracking apps: Are we sacrificing privacy for safety?

Harrison Balfour '24, Photographer
February 27, 2023

Peaky Blinders final season is full of excitement and extortion

Harrison Balfour '24, Photographer
October 14, 2022
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