The Tower Pulse
New Apple updates spark excitement from students.
IOS update, do students really want the change?
Surveillance video shooting shows Thompson walking down the street as an armed gunman wielding a suppressed pistol fired three shots to his back.
Three shots heard across the country
The Lady Blue Devils' meetings were pushed up earlier in the year.
Lady Devils head start
Assistant Principal Parravano appointed as South’s interim principal
Assistant Principal Parravano appointed as South’s interim principal
Members of Thrive Youth Council gather for their meeting to share ideas and discuss upcoming projects. (Photo courtesy of Gina Gabel).
New Thrive youth council arising
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
Class ranks contraversy
Class ranks contraversy
Students resort to AI for inspiration rather than their own ideas.
Students vs. Robots
Pushing towards a degree
Pushing towards a degree
Image courtesy of Andrea Tuttle.
Snow day secrets
How South's college admission process has changed over time
How South’s college admission process has changed over time
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 IMDb.
Has Gladiator II broken past sequel stigma?
Getting ready for the Grammys: predictions
Getting ready for the Grammys: predictions
From TikTok to the Big Screen
From TikTok to the Big Screen
High Pointe Burger Pointe Jointe opened up on Fisher, a perfect new spot for South students to enjoy lunch.
A smashing new lunch option
The end of an era
The end of an era
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 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 IMDb.
The woman behind the cooking legacy
Getting ready for the Grammys: predictions
Getting ready for the Grammys: predictions
The end of an era
The end of an era
Photo courtesy of Variety.
Shawn Mendes’ new image
Are people tired of the same Christmas songs?
Are people tired of the same Christmas songs?
Don Toliver's performance delights an eager crowd.
Don Toliver Detroit show rocks the city
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
Lucy's letters
Lucy’s letters
Joshua Sonnenberg '25
Different pathways to success
Fanning and Chalamet featured in the film.
Don’t think twice about Timothee Chalamet’s performance
Josh Sonnenberg '25
The Drastic Impacts of the January 6 Insurrection Four Years Later
Why are Malls Fading?
Why are Malls Fading?
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
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
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
Lucy Tull ’25 (left) and her teammates performing a defensive corner during a tight scoring game. (Photo courtesy of Leon Halip).
The end of a long time played sport
Sports success drives Detroit to a bright future
Sports success drives Detroit to a bright future
The Detroit Red Wings take down the New York Islanders on Nov. 21. The win came in come-from-behind fashion as after being held scoreless for the entire game up to his point, the Red Wings scored two goals in the final five minutes of the game to win 2-1.
Time to act for the Red Wings
"The Thunder" is among the Neighborhood Club team's selections.
Where friendship meets basketball
Michigan football is on the rise
Michigan football is on the rise
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
Creating room for extracurricular activities
Creating room for extracurricular activities
Perfecting practicing
Perfecting practicing
Revolutionizing reading
Revolutionizing reading
Creating room for extracurricular activities
Creating room for extracurricular activities
Perfecting practicing
Perfecting practicing
Revolutionizing reading
Revolutionizing reading
Being led to leadership
Being led to leadership
Less can be more
Less can be more
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
An overflow of students studying takes over the Blue Devil Learning Center.
Blue Devils Learning Center replaces Afterpoints
Marty Wayman ’28 defends against L’Anse Creuse center, angling the player away from South’s goalie, allowing for another strong breakout for the Blue Devils.
Blue Devils boys hockey dominates over L’Anse Creuse
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 Leila Oskui '26
A large sign sits in Cleminson Hall explaining the significance of the room’s historically accurate tree and its ornaments, themed around the Bronze and Iron Ages. Located just to the left of the large tree, it reads, “The Age of Bronze and Iron & The Cleminson Hall’s Holiday Decorations.”

[Photo] Creating harmony around the holidays

Charlotte Glasser '25 and Kaylee Jelinski '25
December 13, 2024
Sarah Koval ’25 sits in anticipation for her upcoming MAC Championship race. She proceeded to be the named the MAC Varsity MVP.

[Photo] Where have the jackets gone?

Josh Sonnenberg '25, Graphics Editor
December 2, 2024
Students sometimes will listen to music through their Airpods while their teacher is instructing.

[Photo] Irking your instructor

Kaitlyn Strong ’26, Page Editor
November 25, 2024
The kickoff team meets before the game to talk about their game plan.

Farewell Friday night lights

Leila Oskui '26, Supervising Photo Editor
November 17, 2024
Rethinking phone usage in tutorial

Rethinking phone usage in tutorial

Leila Oskui ’26, Supervising Photo Editor
November 12, 2024
The Marching Band walks onto the field together before the 2024 homecoming football game.

[Photo] Football Fridays not from the student section

Anne Ferguson '26, Page Editor
October 31, 2024
The entire class of 2028 gets together in front of Clemenson Hall for a picture on the front lawn with their banner.

Igniting spirit

Leila Oskui '26, Supervising Photo Editor
October 29, 2024
Natalie Vassel ’26 grooves to the music during a break in the game.

[Photo] Strength, Stamina and Stride of the Blue Devil Dancers

Gus Nutter '27, Web Editor
October 20, 2024
Helping hands

Helping hands

Leila Oskui '26, Page Editor
May 14, 2024
Savannah Spangler ’25 poses with her spikes before running a season record in the 1600m race against Romeo and Dakota.

[Photo] Nowhere to run

Aliana Ritter '25, Copy Editor
May 3, 2024
Vivi Ostrowski ’26 rounds third base, heading home to score a run. The run contributes to a 10-0 Blue Devil victory of Birmingham Seaholm.

[Photo] Softball sweeps competition to win round-robin tournament

Isaac Brenner '26, Copy Editor
April 25, 2024
Goalie Lucas Valice ’25 warms up by stopping a shot from Jack Nearhood ’24.

Fighting the Falcons

Leila Oskui '26, Page Editor
April 25, 2024
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[Photo] The trader joes chip experience

Kai Tibbitts '24, Page Editor
April 21, 2024
The magic in myths/not so magic make-believe

The magic in myths/not so magic make-believe

Leila Oskui '26 and Joshua Sonnenberg '25
April 18, 2024
Skating for solidarity

Skating for solidarity

Leila Oskui '26, Page Editor
March 15, 2024
Posing like his idol, Eminem, Caleb Licotta ’27 walks through Clemenson Hall.

[Photo] Rapping up freshmen year

Kai Tibbitts '24, Page Editor
March 12, 2024
Addie Waller ’24 and her softball coach, Bill Flemming, high-five after a good play made by Waller.

Game changers

Leila Oskui '26, Page Editor
February 27, 2024
Breaking barriers

Breaking barriers

Leila Oskui '26 and Alya Augspurger '26
February 5, 2024
SPARRING Teammates Kloie Roy ’24 and Zofia Tabaczynski ’27 share a laugh while practicing their wrestling skills at practice for South’s Wrestling team.

[Photo] Girls team in a pin(ch)

Talia Patterson '26, Staff Writer
January 9, 2024
While waiting for 'St. Nikolaus' to hide the shoes, senior Mari Mueller '24 takes their time decorating the windows of room 242.

[Photo] St.Nikolaustag – a German tradition

Kai Tibbitts '24, Page Editor
December 18, 2023
The football team lines up for the national anthem with captain CJ Schervish ’24 in front.

[Photo] A devilishly good football season

Brian Foote '24, Staff Writer
December 7, 2023
Lorelei Carr ’26 and South alumni Ava Carr, strawberry picking in 2014. The two became very messy, getting strawberry all over.

Dealing with the distance

Leila Oskui '26, Page Editor
November 16, 2023
BEAT DOWN Wyatt Hepner’25 is mat returning his opponent during a wrestling match.

Cold competition

Leila Oskui ’26, Page Editor
November 9, 2023
Milly Bellamy ’24, Katie VandeWyngearde ’24 and a marine gather around the certificate showing that South beat North in the chin-up competition. The student section erupts in cheer when it was announced.

[Photo] Tailgate sets the stage for game day

Tommy Caufield '24, Page Editor
November 10, 2023
Lily Romolino, Brooke Hepner, Clara Bachert, Lila Devlin, Jackie Fradenburg, and Kate Kalmink all ’26 huddle together to keep warm before their event.

Going the distance

Leila Oskui '26, Page Editor
October 15, 2023
Theme at football game was Black Out and all the students answered by dressing like the theme.

[Photo] Leveling the playing field

Alya Augspurger '26, Staff Writer
October 9, 2023
Cinnamon Sugar Muffins.

Food favorites of fall

Leila Oskui '26, Page Editor
October 5, 2023
Clarinetist Chloe Spain ’27 plays her heart out at her first homecoming game on the marching band.

[Photo] Old-school hits for a new school year

Mary Grima '26, Staff Writer
October 6, 2023
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