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TERRIFIC TROMBONES In their first performance of the year, the jazz band took to the stage under the direction of Chris Takis.
Band and Orchestra play perfectly at annual Pops and Pastries performance
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE Zain Mohsin 23 prepares for glory as a leader of the German Club kickball team.
Italian Club underdogs reign supreme in club kickball tournament
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION The broadcast team prepares for filming, as the behind-the-scenes members work the cameras and mics.
Career and technical education programs bloom at South
POLITICAL PEACE The class of 2023 has some students eligible to vote in the upcoming election, but some choose not to take advantage of that right.
Election or bust: students take to the voting booths for the first time
A FIRE COSTUME Olivia McMillin 25 with her younger brother, Oliver, dressed as a firefighter trick or treating.
It takes a Village (to trick-or-treat)
Masks in the trash after Wayne County lifts the mask mandate.
Grosse Pointe schools lift mask mandate
MDHHS changes school quarantine guidance
MDHHS changes school quarantine guidance
Coach Tim Brandon stands on the sidelines talking to a player during the Warren Mott game on September 7, 2018.
South’s varsity football coach resigns
Infographic courtesy of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
MDHHS quarantine guidance for schools
Teacher, Sean McCarrol points at the board of education..
Chaotic community reaction after public teacher resignation
BACKSTAGE HERO Ella Johnson 24 helps out behind the scenes to make sure the play runs perfectly.
5 minutes with Ella Johnson
New sweet spot pops up in time for the sugary season
New sweet spot pops up in time for the sugary season
WEIGHTED DOWN According to Penn State, its estimated that nearly 6 percent of the US population is influenced by seasonal affective disorder, or seasonal depression.
Changing seasons can change moods
BUELER? The tradition of empty senior classrooms will be broken this year, to the chagrin of students across the school.
Skipping senior skip day
CRAMMING Anna Czech 23 poses at her desk, imitating the classic stress hunch seen in most SAT takers.
Strategic studying: Investigating the value of standardized testing
Expanding the talk in classrooms
Expanding “the talk” in classrooms
Tackling sexual assault through awareness
Tackling sexual assault through awareness
Graphic by Olivia Walz 22
Polluting the planet
Taking action with activism
Taking action with activism
Rebecca Pazuchowski and Andrew Pazuchowski enjoy lunch in the outdoors. The pair have been married for 19 years.
The evolution of relationships
BACKSTAGE HERO Ella Johnson 24 helps out behind the scenes to make sure the play runs perfectly.
5 minutes with Ella Johnson
Conner Stafford (featured on the left in a navy shirt and white shorts) poses for a photo with his team after winning gold in first singles in the division two state tournament at Midland Tennis Center on Oct. 15. Photo courtesy of Craig Stafford.
Five Minutes with Connor Stafford
LEADING THE VICTORY Field Hockey captain Natalie Coffey 23 competes at her best against every challenger, pushing her team to achieve greatness.
Five minutes with field hockey captain Natalie Coffey
Five minutes with Mrs. Westfall
Five minutes with Mrs. Westfall
Five minutes with Shelly Rothenbuhler
Five minutes with Shelly Rothenbuhler
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Rosaline twists classic Romeo and Juliet into creative modern tale
“Valientes en primera línea” by Cris Rea, Araceli Escobar, Bianca Espinoza, Mónica García, Rocío Rodríguez, Gilberto Ramos and Carlos Constantino
The Exhibit of Eternal Remembrance
Released on September 21, 2022, Dahmer has both intrigued and terrified audiences, as a creative interpretation of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmers life and crimes.
Dahmer – a disturbing and demented docuseries
Is Taylor Swift the ‘Mastermind’?
Is Taylor Swift the ‘Mastermind’?
Dont Worry Darling - Im not afraid
Don’t Worry Darling – I’m not afraid
Tower Rates Wing Snob a 10/10
Tower Rates Wing Snob a 10/10
Donuts for days; the quest for the best baked goods
Donuts for days; the quest for the best baked goods
The Sugar Bar offers great tastes for students at South
The Sugar Bar offers great tastes for students at South
Bagel bonanza; the best bagels in Grosse Pointe
Weighing in on the best sushi in the area
Courtesy of Google.
Rosaline twists classic Romeo and Juliet into creative modern tale
Released on September 21, 2022, Dahmer has both intrigued and terrified audiences, as a creative interpretation of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmers life and crimes.
Dahmer – a disturbing and demented docuseries
Dont Worry Darling - Im not afraid
Don’t Worry Darling – I’m not afraid
SEASON POSTER Peaky Blinders releases a new poster for the new season
Peaky Blinders final season is full of excitement and extortion
Above is the poster for the movie, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Turtles, classic TV show turned modern movie to appeal to the newer generation. Image courtesy of Google.
The Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles makes a well-earned comeback
Maxident Album cover
The making of MAXIDENT is certainly no accident
The photo above is the 5SOS5 album cover. Image courtesy of google.
5SOS5 crafts a musical storyline that derails from bands origins
Courtesy of Google images.
Steve Lacy’s Gemini Rights eclipses all expectations
Courtesy of Google Images.
K-pop fan or not, MAGIC MAN is for everyone
Adele releases 30 after six years of fans waiting
Adele releases “30” after six years of fans waiting
THE BIG BAD WOLF Dylan DeMarco 24 takes the stage as the Big Bad Wolf beside Grace Euper 23s Little Red Riding Hood.
South’s fantastical fairytale truly took audiences “Into the Woods”
UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT South’s Drama Club rehearses for their production of Into the Woods under the direction of drama teacher and producer Meaghan Dunham (pictured far left) on Thursday, April 7 in North’s Performing Arts Center (PAC).
“Into the Woods” is bound to enchant
Image courtesy of: imdb.com
The true review of “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore”
Grosse Pointe Girl is grossly disappointing
“Grosse Pointe Girl” is grossly disappointing
Booktok: beneficial or basic?
Booktok: beneficial or basic?
The ever-evolving cycle of language
The ever-evolving cycle of language
DRINK CHAMPS INTERVIEW On Saturday, Oct. 15, Kanye West asserted that Derek Chauvin died as a result of a fetanyl overdose.
The downfall of Kanye’s career
DESCISION DESCISIONS With the Nov. 1 early action deadline past, seniors are reflecting on which colleges they chose to apply to, and more importantly, when.
Weighing the options: early action versus regular decision
Discovering the boundary between hate and self-expression
Discovering the boundary between hate and self-expression
Halloween sweet treats story, graphic by Margot Murphy 23
A sweet treat makes Halloween complete for all ages
LOOKING FORWARD Stella Kartsonas ’25 coxing her boat to the dock, ready to start practice on the water.
Girls crew rows through practice at the DBC
ROCK ON Swimmer Sophie Schuetze 23 poses next to the decorated spirit rock, celebrating her entrance to collegiate swimming.
Swimmer Sophie Schuetze ’23 commits to Cincinnati
SMASHING THROUGH THE LINE Vincent Vachon ’25 sprints past his opponents, carrying the ball well past the 20 yard line.
Player injuries drag varsity football team to 35-20 loss against Romeo
THE NEXT STEP Varsity runner Morgan Deenik 24 crushes the course at Algonac, on Thursday, Sept. 8. (Amanda Frantz 23)
Deenik dashes to top 40 at Algonac Invitational
TAPED UP JV Field hockey play Rosie Smith ’25 getting her leg taped before a game by Athletic Trainer Cameron Mills
Athletic director can’t stretch schedule to all athletes
LOOKING FORWARD Stella Kartsonas ’25 coxing her boat to the dock, ready to start practice on the water.
Girls crew rows through practice at the DBC
ROCK ON Swimmer Sophie Schuetze 23 poses next to the decorated spirit rock, celebrating her entrance to collegiate swimming.
Swimmer Sophie Schuetze ’23 commits to Cincinnati
SMASHING THROUGH THE LINE Vincent Vachon ’25 sprints past his opponents, carrying the ball well past the 20 yard line.
Player injuries drag varsity football team to 35-20 loss against Romeo
THE NEXT STEP Varsity runner Morgan Deenik 24 crushes the course at Algonac, on Thursday, Sept. 8. (Amanda Frantz 23)
Deenik dashes to top 40 at Algonac Invitational
TAPED UP JV Field hockey play Rosie Smith ’25 getting her leg taped before a game by Athletic Trainer Cameron Mills
Athletic director can’t stretch schedule to all athletes
Julia Stumb, freshman on varsity basketball
Julia Stumb, freshman on varsity basketball
Winter sports pushed back for second time
Winter sports pushed back for second time
Holiday hobbies and traditions help make Christmas-time even more special
Picture from left to right, Gia Cavaliere 23, Reagan Sherry 21, Julia Gebeck 22, Ellie Smith 23, and Liv Livington 22 celebrate a win against University of Liggett last season.
Hockey teams prepare for upcoming season amidst uncertainties
The girls hockey team from last year takes the ice in one of their early contests.
Looking ahead to girls’ winter sports
Savannah Spangler ‘25 on the left and Morgan Deenik 24 on the right.
Girls Track team runs into regionals, winning second place
SERVE IT UP No. 1 singles player Moira Hix 22 mid-serve on one of her three matches of the day.
Girls Tennis wins Regionals on May 19
5 Best Sports for Summer
5 Best Sports for Summer
READY, SET, RUN Chloe Caulfield 25, Ella Hugh 25, and Meryn Vick 24 stand in the sprint blocks, waiting for the gun to start their 100 meter hurdle race.
South Track & Field wins against Chippewa Valley on May 4
Molly Perkins ’22, left, and Meghan Wysocki ’22, right, use their tennis rackets to give each other a high five while switching positions on the court after scoring another point during the quad competition on April 16.
Girls’ tennis aces North, Athens and Cousino
FROZEN IN TIME Wide receiver Cliff Grabowski 23 waits as a time-out is called for North.
Snapshots of South’s victory
WARMING UP As the varsity girls run their event, the girls JV team warms up for their race while wearing their team sweatshirts to keep out the cold. Warmups include a short run and dynamic stretches help prepare the girls and prevent injury.
Racing through regionals; the penultimate race of the cross country season
Logo for the Tower Talk Show, designed on Canva by Grace Wininger
The Tower Talk Show, Ep. 2: The New Phone Policy
Devils in the Details: Season 2, Episode 2
Devils in the Details: Season 2, Episode 2
Logo for the Tower Talk Show, designed on Canva by Grace Wininger
The Tower Talk Show, Ep. 1: Administrative Restrictions
Logo for the Tower Talk Show, designed on Canva by Grace Wininger
The Tower Talk Show, Ep. 2: The New Phone Policy
Devils in the Details: Season 2, Episode 2
Devils in the Details: Season 2, Episode 2
Logo for the Tower Talk Show, designed on Canva by Grace Wininger
The Tower Talk Show, Ep. 1: Administrative Restrictions
Devils in the Details: Season 2, Episode 1 (Week of Oct. 9, 2022)
Devil’s in the Details: Season 2, Episode 1 (Week of Oct. 9, 2022)
Devils in the Details Episode 7: Week of May 20, 2022
Devils in the Details Episode 7: Week of May 20, 2022
FROZEN IN TIME Wide receiver Cliff Grabowski 23 waits as a time-out is called for North.
Snapshots of South’s victory
WARMING UP As the varsity girls run their event, the girls JV team warms up for their race while wearing their team sweatshirts to keep out the cold. Warmups include a short run and dynamic stretches help prepare the girls and prevent injury.
Racing through regionals; the penultimate race of the cross country season
Art Fest was a free exhibit that ran from March 16-19, where participating students from South’s art department submitted their work to be viewed by the public. Some students chose to put their works up for sale with 80 percent of proceeds going to the artist.
Art Fest photo gallery
STYLED TO PERFECTION Before the MMODD fundraiser show began on Saturday, Nov. 6th, the make-up artists ensured that the models’ hair and make-up was flawless, helping to ease nerves. “Backstage was so well organized, structured, and chill and we were encouraged to take our time, which I loved,” Garrison Briggs, a fellow model, said.
Sewing New York fashion into Detroit
Sanders compares the current President to himself and explains why Trump is “the most dangerous President in our modern history”. “Donald Trump may not be a great believer in democracy, but he is going to learn what democracy is about in November when we throw him out of office,” Sanders said.
Photos: Bernie Sanders rallies supporters before primary loss
The Tower Class of 2022
The Tower Class of 2022
Recipes to try from home
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

The Tower Pulse

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Lydia McNanney 23

Lydia McNanney '23, Business Manager

Lydia McNanney ’23 leads a busy and fast-paced life, playing three sports and involving herself in many other activities and clubs. McNanney is the Business Manager on Tower and is a second year staffer. Always finding an interest in writing and story-telling, McNanney decided to be a part of Tower to feed this passion in a welcoming and fun way.
“I joined Tower because I was looking for a cool community at South,” McNanney said. “I really enjoy writing, so it was kind of a way to do that in a unique way and in an environment with less pressure than other courses at school.”

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WARMING UP As the varsity girls run their event, the girls JV team warms up for their race while wearing their team sweatshirts to keep out the cold. Warmups include a short run and dynamic stretches help prepare the girls and prevent injury.

Racing through regionals; the penultimate race of the cross country season

November 8, 2022
SPEEDING ALONG South seniors work to create mini- paper mache cars for their Homecoming theme Speedway Seniors on Sept. 18.

Homecoming check in: How are classes preparing for the big event?

September 28, 2022
Expanding the talk in classrooms

Expanding “the talk” in classrooms

May 4, 2022
Fresh Start: A special education student prepares soil for planting their microgreens in the South greenhouse. These plants will be sold to nearby businesses once they mature in about two weeks.

[Photo] Microgreens business sprouts success

April 18, 2022
Logans hard work on display: Pierce students utilize their new shelves.

Scouting for opportunity: Charles Logan climbs the ranks to Eagle Scout

March 8, 2022
Stage fright: addressing the anxiety of pursuing performing professions

Stage fright: addressing the anxiety of pursuing performing professions

February 10, 2022
South wind ensemble takes on its first Michigan music conference

South wind ensemble takes on its first Michigan music conference

January 25, 2022
Liggett Alum Trinity Lee ’21, Lydia McNanney ’23, Ryleigh O’Donoghue ’23 and North student Luc Henri ’24, pose for a picture after districts during the 2020-2021 season. The A-team placed fourth and the B-team placed first.

[Photo] Grosse Pointe unified figure skating team ready to take on the season

December 17, 2021
Local PFLAG chapter donates LGBTQ+ featured books to local libraries

Local PFLAG chapter donates LGBTQ+ featured books to local libraries

November 16, 2021
Adopting to new changes

Adopting to new changes

November 24, 2020
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