The Tower Pulse
Photo courtesy of John Cillufo.
Conquering the courtroom
Nate Michaud '25 on the left, Officer Jim LaBeau on the right.
South’s new police car design gets community praise
All South art courses have been announced as semester classes this upcoming school year
All South art courses have been announced as semester classes this upcoming school year
Marcel Grzelak ’26 gets ready to play.
South’s Unified basketball team wins against North at LCA
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
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
Wreckage from the morning after a crash between a commercial flight and a military helicopter over the Potomac River. All 67 occupants were killed in the incident. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.
Analyzing aviation disasters
Student mindlessly scrolls through TikTok during lunch.
Screen time struggles
Students Jolina Hutchinson ’25 and Sage Suson ’26, one set of the Ariel and Prince Eric performers, rehearse to prepare for April’s shows of The Little Mermaid.
Doubling down on show day
Polar procedures
Polar procedures
Pre-college summer programs, a test run for college life
Pre-college summer programs, a test run for college life
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
Spring Break 2025
Spring Break 2025
Photo Courtesy of When In Manila.
Top tier Tate
Black owned businesses near Grosse Pointe
Black owned businesses near Grosse Pointe
Emilia Pérez picks up 13 Oscar nominations
Emilia Pérez picks up 13 Oscar nominations
South's orchestra has practiced rigorously for months preparing for the upcoming state competition.
Tuning up for success
Black owned businesses near Grosse Pointe
Black owned businesses near Grosse Pointe
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!
Emilia Pérez picks up 13 Oscar nominations
Emilia Pérez picks up 13 Oscar nominations
Image courtesy of IMDb.
Severance: The work-life inbalance
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
Photo Courtesy of When In Manila.
Top tier Tate
South's orchestra has practiced rigorously for months preparing for the upcoming state competition.
Tuning up for success
Image courtesy of Wikipedia.
“Hurry Up Tomorrow” review
Kendrick Lamar played mostly from his new album, "GNX," during the Super Bowl halftime show. Photo courtesy of Free Malaysia Today.
Kendrick Lamar clapping back at Drake through the halftime show
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
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
Image courtesy of Open Clipart.
Youth’s ticking clock
Lucy's letters: politics and relationships
Lucy’s letters: politics and relationships
Image courtesy of ABC7 News.
When Did Patriotism Go Wrong?
Facing the future
Facing the future
Working hard in and outside of the classroom
Working hard in and outside of the classroom
Joshua Sonnenberg '25
The Place for Race in the Classroom
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
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
The Girls Hockey team stands for a team photo after winning their match. Photo courtesy of Leon Halip.
Girls’ hockey team progresses in their season
Scout Webber '25 loads up to strike the ball. Photo courtesy of Hannah Agnone.
Grosse Pointe’s new special sport? Field hockey’s rise in the city
Leveling up with the Detroit Red Wings
Leveling up with the Detroit Red Wings
Lions lose key coaches but new hires bring hope for the 2025 season
Lions lose key coaches but new hires bring hope for the 2025 season
Image courtesy of Deviant Art.
Complete domination
Ruby Lenhard ‘26 locked into the game.
Girls varsity hockey senior night mercy
Anastazja Zieleniewski ’26 and the rest of the team line up for the national anthem before the first period starts.
Victory over the Hills
Lucy Tull ’25 is escorted by her parents during the Grosse Pointe United Gymnastics teams Senior Night.
Starring the senior
Getting back on track
Getting back on track
The Piston's massive rebound
The Piston’s massive rebound
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
Ruby Lenhard ‘26 locked into the game.
Girls varsity hockey senior night mercy
Anastazja Zieleniewski ’26 and the rest of the team line up for the national anthem before the first period starts.
Victory over the Hills
Lucy Tull ’25 is escorted by her parents during the Grosse Pointe United Gymnastics teams Senior Night.
Starring the senior
Mid-Michigan trying to recover the puck after a shot attempt. They failed to score a goal, getting shutout.
South girls hockey keeps top rank in the state with shutout victory
Sam Rouleau ’25 made many close baskets.
Boys’ varsity basketball team loses to Roseville
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
Student mindlessly scrolls through TikTok during lunch.

Screen time struggles

Leila Oskui ’26, Supervising Photo Editor
March 1, 2025
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

Leila Oskui ’26, Supervising Photo Editor
February 14, 2025
Photo courtesy of Amazon.

Beyond the pages

Leila Oskui ’26, Supervising Photo Editor
January 30, 2025
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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