The Tower Pulse
South students happily hand out candy to community kids as they walk around to differently decorated trunks after getting cider and donuts from the front .
Candy, costumes and community
BEAT NORTH The student section celebrates after a blue devil touchdown. South went on to win 44-7.
Freedom rings in the rivalry game
A poster displayed around the community that dictates what projects the bond’s budgets will be focused on.
Budget on the ballot
Men of Vision leaders standing proudly at one of their meetings.
Shaping the future: new club men of vision
Gabby DiVita `26 spikes the ball during a game vs Romeo.
Gabby DiVita nominated for player of the year
The BOE during the April 14, 2025 meeting.
BOE to repurpose Trombly following survey
Photo Credits: Julia Roeder '25 and Jude O'Meara '27
New CFO hired by BOE
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
The college gamble
The college gamble
In prior years, Sophie Koop ’28 sent her Halloween trick or treating, and here she is as a kid dressed as a cat.
Growing up through Halloween
Keeping sweet traditions alive
Keeping sweet traditions alive
Halloween: past, present and spirit
Halloween: past, present and spirit
From pillowcases to park rangers
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
Black Phone 2 Review
Black Phone 2 Review
Sticking with the classics
Sticking with the classics
The new location of Chick-fil-A on the corner of Mack and Marseilles Street opening October 30.
Excitement builds as Grosse Pointes welcomes Chick-fil-A
Dancing with the Stars backlash
Dancing with the Stars backlash
The Life of a Showgirl isn't as glamorous as it seems
The Life of a Showgirl isn’t as glamorous as it seems
The new location of Chick-fil-A on the corner of Mack and Marseilles Street opening October 30.
Excitement builds as Grosse Pointes welcomes Chick-fil-A
JJ’s just in.
Dinner in the Pointes
Dinner in the Pointes
Cooking up controversy; popular chain restaurant has become unwelcome in Grosse Pointe
TikTok crazes at Choco Mania Cafe
TikTok crazes at Choco Mania Cafe
Black Phone 2 Review
Black Phone 2 Review
Sticking with the classics
Sticking with the classics
Dancing with the Stars backlash
Dancing with the Stars backlash
Celebrating a classic in a whole new way
Celebrating a classic in a whole new way
The Conjuring: Last Rites: a mediocre send-off
The Conjuring: Last Rites: a mediocre send-off
The Life of a Showgirl isn't as glamorous as it seems
The Life of a Showgirl isn’t as glamorous as it seems
Super Bowl Halftime becomes a topic of debate between Pop culture and Politics
Super Bowl Halftime becomes a topic of debate between Pop culture and Politics
Tacky vs. Tasteful
Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead
Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead
The Grosse Pointe South Choir rehearsing for their upcoming performance in may and perfecting the routine and singing.
Preparation for singing their final solo
Left to right: Leo Neds-Fox ’26 as Edward Ferrars, Delaney DeMarco ’28 as Margaret Dashwood and Violet King ’26 as Marianne Dashwood at the Tuesday, Oct. 14 dress rehearsal for “Sense and Sensibility.” The Pointe Players rehearsed for months before performing the finished product on Thursday, Friday and Saturday Oct. 16-18. Photo courtesy: Grace Geresey
Pointe Players perform “Sense and Sensibility”
Murals lined the old AI building as old art legacy projects.
The IA Legacy Lives on
Image courtesy of Amazon.
Feminism in literature: The Bell Jar review
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
Talking heads
What happened to Halloween
What happened to Halloween
Garlands over gourds
Garlands over gourds
Affordability makes accessibility
Affordability makes accessibility
Trombly Elementary School, which has been closed since 2020, is set to receive $6 million from the GPPSS bond, if passed. This will add to the renovations the school is already receiving from the 2025 millage.
No for bond, yes for transparency
Compromise over competition
Compromise over competition
A house divided
A house divided
Only four years and an entire life
Only four years and an entire life
Graphic Credit: Joshua Sonnenberg '25
The need for supervision in a hyper-connected world
The need for supervision in a hyper-connected world
The need for supervision in a hyper-connected world
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
South’s marching into halftime with a 21–7 lead on Roseville, and the band’s keeping the beat just as strong: South Varsity Football team triumphs in the first half of the game at South stadium Nov. 1 during the first round of the Division 2 playoffs during the 2025 season.
Off to a hot start
HIT Lyla Hampton powers a drive down the fairway on her fourth hole during the state championship. Aiming to improve her standing and secure a top spot. Photo Curiosity: Lyla Hampton
Tee time- Lyla Hampton heads to states
CATCHING THE CUT: Caroline Bryan '28 cheers for her 400 free relay at South's first meet of the season against the Ann Arbor Pioneers. The relay ended up placing 2nd overall and earning a state cut with a time of 3:42:89. Photo courtesy of Jessica Bryan
Chasing the championships
Michigan's Run High Offense dominated MSU in a blowout victory, 49-0 in 2023, and would later go on to win it all in the National Championship, while MSU would fall short of achieving a Bowl Game. Courtesy: WIkipedia Commons
Time for a change in Lansing
BLUE DEVIL DEFENSE Jayden Jelinski ’27 defends against North during the North-South Rivalry game on Oct. 24. South went on to win the game 44-7.
If you talk the talk can you walk the walk
Stranger Things season 5 predictions
Stranger Things season 5 predictions
How high school prepares people
How high school prepares people
Spending summertime
Spending summertime
When considering colleges
When considering colleges
Improving modern leaders
Improving modern leaders
Stranger Things season 5 predictions
Stranger Things season 5 predictions
How high school prepares people
How high school prepares people
Spending summertime
Spending summertime
When considering colleges
When considering colleges
Improving modern leaders
Improving modern leaders
The South bench cheers on the team from the sidelines. The game started close, but Dakota soon took a 4-1 lead after the first period.
Boys lacrosse comeback comes up short on senior night
Donte Ormond ’26 dribbles up the court.
South’s unified basketball team wins against Clawson
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
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
Graphic credit: Christina Karcher ’28

Art with an agenda

Leila Oskui ’26, Supervising Multimedia Editor
November 4, 2025
BEAT NORTH The student section celebrates after a blue devil touchdown. South went on to win 44-7.

[Photo] Freedom rings in the rivalry game

Anastazja Zieleniewski ’26, Staff Writer
November 4, 2025
Though sex-ed is not left out of health class at South, it often does not offer enough to be meaningful.

Half-taught health class

Leila Oskui ’26, Supervising Multimedia Editor
October 19, 2025

Life on the Sidelines

Leila Oskui ’26, Multimedia Editor
September 28, 2025
South’s offense huddles before making an attempt to move the ball down the field.

Devils Dominate

Leila Oskui ’26, Supervising Multimedia Editor
September 15, 2025
Luke Thompson ’26 hits the ball into the outfield.

Ranked and ready: South Varsity Baseball prepares for playoffs

Leila Oskui ’26, Supervising Photo Editor
June 6, 2025
Shannon Singer(formerly Sugamele) works with Honors Journalism student Ben Golabek ’26 on his article for the Honors Journalism issue of The Tower.

Hot off the press: Mrs. Singer’s first year as Tower advisor comes to a close

Leila Oskui ’26, Supervising Photo Editor
May 30, 2025
The heart of the holidays

The heart of the holidays

Leila Oskui ’26, Supervising Photo Editor
April 22, 2025
Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Put to the test: Students weigh the decision of which standardized test to take

Leila Oskui ’26, Supervising Photo Editor
April 4, 2025
Disparities in Women’s Athletics.pdf

Girls sports training needs to change

Leila Oskui ’26, Supervising Photo Editor
March 20, 2025
Student mindlessly scrolls through TikTok during lunch.

Screen time struggles

Leila Oskui ’26, Supervising Photo Editor
February 28, 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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