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Paulo Angelo, the new food services director for the district.
Leaning in on lunchtime
Johnny Klepp ’25 and Luca Parlangeli ’25 hold a fat head of Josh Lemanski ’25 as they cheer the players on. (Photo courtesy of Thomas Brieden '25)
South shows its spirit during rivalry week
Freshman council elections: Here’s why they are running late
Freshman council elections: Here’s why they are running late
(Julia Roeder)
GPPSS election results
For many families, the closing of Trombly Elementary in 2019 felt detrimental. “When hearing the news (Trombly’s closing), I remember being really sad that our school is going to close,” Crawford said. “We met so many great friends and so many amazing families. We had this beautiful, little, small community school and moving to Defer felt like a total switch. We didn't want it to be our school.”
Enrollment crisis causes district stress
(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
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
Mr. Finney relaxing after a long day of excited Art and Design.
Five minutes with art teacher Alexander Finney
Deciphering which year is the toughest for students
Deciphering which year is the toughest for students
Foods teacher, Chef Lopez makes a variety of different meals with his students. He strives to teach his students both culinary skills and life lessons.
From classroom to kitchen, students learn life skills with Chef Lopez
Scrolling toward success
Scrolling toward success
Academics versus absences
Academics versus absences
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
Wendy's Krabby Patty presents an underwhelming result despite the hype.
A Krabby Patty disaster
Photo courtesy of IMDb.
Nobody Wants This portrays modern love in a new way
Interior of Lucky offers an assortment of baked goods.
“Lucky,” a new addition to Grosse Pointe
Photo courtesy of IMDb.
Life and loss in John Crowley’s We Live in Time
Performance | End of a performance from the band from the previous year of the Pops and Pastries event.
Preview for Pops and Pastries
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
The trader joes chip experience
The trader joes chip experience
Photo courtesy of IMDb.
Nobody Wants This portrays modern love in a new way
Photo courtesy of IMDb.
Life and loss in John Crowley’s We Live in Time
Photo courtesy of IMDb.
Smile 2 delivers a tale of misery and terror
Movie poster courtesy of IMDb.
“Will & Harper”, a must watch
Courtesy of IMDb.
It Ends with Us ended her career
Performance | End of a performance from the band from the previous year of the Pops and Pastries event.
Preview for Pops and Pastries
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
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
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
Upsides to the bubble
Upsides to the bubble
Rise of the cozy sweatpants
Rise of the cozy sweatpants
Thinking outside the bubble: Advice to freshmen
Thinking outside the bubble: Advice to freshmen
Degrees or Memories
Degrees or Memories
Rethinking phone usage in tutorial
Rethinking phone usage in tutorial
Josh Sonnenberg '25
Upping the price tag on education
Josh Sonnenberg '25
Political discussion in the classroom
Embracing all, how student representation can improve at South
Embracing all, how student representation can improve at South
Restricting student responsibility
Restricting student responsibility
Redefining success
Redefining success
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
Coach Hepner advises his players after a good play.
The road to the state championship
Bend but don’t break
Bend but don’t break
Different level, different game
Different level, different game
Athletic work during winter: How important is it?
Athletic work during winter: How important is it?
The girls swim team gathers together in camaraderie during a swim meet. (Photo courtesy of Jessica Bryan)
Varsity swim and dive working their way to conference meet
The ups and downs of political activism
The ups and downs of political activism
Weathering winter sickness
Weathering winter sickness
Marginalizing misinformation
Marginalizing misinformation
Super powering the student section
Super powering the student section
Managing mental health
Managing mental health
The ups and downs of political activism
The ups and downs of political activism
Weathering winter sickness
Weathering winter sickness
Marginalizing misinformation
Marginalizing misinformation
Super powering the student section
Super powering the student section
Managing mental health
Managing mental health
Blue Devils ready for action.
North steamrolled by South during rivalry game
Fraser’s defensive wall punts the ball back over to the other side, followed by South returning seconds later to score their first goal.
Varsity soccer secures the semis
After a motivational pep talk in the locker room at halftime, South’s boys come out stronger than ever in the second half to score goals and secure the win.
Varsity soccer sweeps Fraser
Firefighter Freshman’s float.
Homecoming 2024 kicks off with a riveting parade and fantastic floats
Sarah Cook, Ruby Berger, Trulyn Doyle, Lucy Stidham, Evie Smith, Olivia McMillin, and Scout Webber, all ’25, smile for a picture under their senior banner.
Seniors unite for a memorable homecoming kickoff
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

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All content by Katie Hamilton '24
Leonora posing for a picture with her parents and sister. “ The one thing I miss the most about Greece is my family”, Kojku said.

From Greece to Grosse Pointe

Katie Hamilton '24, Web Editor in Chief
May 13, 2024
Thank you, next

Thank you, next

Katie Hamilton '24, Web Editor in Chief
May 9, 2024
nfl draft

[Photo] Breaking down the NFL Draft

Brian Foote '24, Staff Writer
May 8, 2024
Savannah Spangler ‘25 poses on motorcycle, that she cleaned at the car wash. "This guy saw me taking pictures of his motorcycle and asked me if I wanted to get on it, and of course I said yes", Spangler said.

Girls’ track team turns suds into support

Katie Hamilton '24, Web Editor in Chief
May 5, 2024
Paws for a cause

Paws for a cause

Katie Hamilton '24, Web Editor In Chief
April 19, 2024
Left to right-Audrey Larson '24, Gabby Vosburg '24, Nate Barman '24. and Landon Tombley '25 poses for a picture after winning the competition.

[Photo] Cooking up success

Tatum Eschenburg '25, Staff Writer
April 16, 2024
Malvina Lubanski ’24 is a thrower, and participates in the shotput and discus. She has been on track for all 4 years of school. Lubanski states that she is looking forward to creating new bonds with new and veteran members. “This track season is going to be amazing, and I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to work alongside my other wonderful captains,” Lubanski said.

Chasing dreams, leading teams

Katie Hamilton '24, Web Editor in Chief
March 11, 2024
The new school resource, Officer Jim Labeau, poses with his family.

Securing success

Katie Hamilton '24, Web Editor In Chief
February 25, 2024
the tower talk show (2) (1)

[Photo] Tower take

Morgan Payne '24 and Layla Demir '24
January 4, 2024
Fresh faces, fresh perspectives

Fresh faces, fresh perspectives

Katie Hamilton '24, Web Editor In Chief
November 30, 2023
The National Honor Society service sheet represents the dedication of outstanding students to community service and leadership showcasing their commitment to making a positive impact on society.

[Photo] Capturing good deeds

Mary Grima '26, Staff Writer
October 13, 2023
On the move for women’s health: mobile truck brings breast imaging and resources to Grosse Pointe Village.

Empowering women through pink

Katie Hamilton '24, Web Editor in Chief
October 10, 2023
Maddie Zann ’24 and Monroe DeSmyster ‘25 pose under a tent at homecoming.

Happier outside

Katie Hamilton '24, Web Editor In Chief
September 21, 2023
devils in the details

[Photo] Devils in the Details: Season 2, Episode 5 (Week of May 8, 2023)

Maria Wortman '24 and Elizabeth Peberdy '24
May 18, 2023
Jerry Stewart poses in front of Kroger ringing his bell for donations on January 12th.

Five minutes with Salvation Army volunteer Jerry Stewart

Katie Hamilton '24, Supervising Web Editor
December 24, 2022
Cierra Rice the new girls' track coach.

Five minutes with new Girls’ Track Coach Cierra Rice

Katie Hamilton '24, Supervising Web Editor
April 28, 2023
Creating a community online

Creating a community online

Katie Hamilton '24, Supervising Web Editor
May 25, 2023
Green Simple Playful Reminder Instagram Post (1)

Administration picks up a new phone policy

Katie Hamilton '24, Supervising Web Editor
September 26, 2022

Reaching out for help: when to talk to counselors about college

Katie Hamilton '24, Web Editor
June 2, 2022

New store Cards and Collectibles opens on Mack Avenue

Katie Hamilton '24, Web Editor
May 13, 2022

Senior serves a super season

Katie Hamilton '24, Web Editor
April 15, 2022

Five minuets with South alumna Jennifer Flanagan

Katie Hamilton '24, Web Editor
February 11, 2022

Being trans: The perspective of students at South

Katie Hamilton '24 and Julia Kado '24
November 23, 2021
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