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End of the broadway number with surprise confetti.
Sweet and sour solos
Grosse Pointe Schools Board members and administration at the May 22 school board meeting.
BOE discusses extreme budget cuts- teachers layoffs included
Owen Parent 23 wins Mr. Blue Devil.
All Hail! Who will be Crowned as Mr. Blue Devil?
Exploring exams in advanced placement classes
Exploring exams in advanced placement classes
During the South Runs for Roses event, Co-Chairs Jacqueline Mathis Knuth and Erika Page, pose for a jovial photo in their Derby attire.
South walks—no, runs—for the roses
Grosse Pointe Schools Board members and administration at the May 22 school board meeting.
BOE discusses extreme budget cuts- teachers layoffs included
Above is an image of the IA building which hosts the majority of art classes such as photography, computer graphics and ceramics.
IA building is set to be vacated for next school year
FUNDING FRENZY An emergency School Board meeting (pictured above) was host to hours of comments on the new health clinic at North.
School board tables Grosse Pointe North health clinic
IN PREPARATION Grosse Pointe North students barricade the door to a classroom, a photo thats already been reposted on social media thousands of times.
Insubstantial threat leads to lockdown at North High School
Masks in the trash after Wayne County lifts the mask mandate.
Grosse Pointe schools lift mask mandate
Maddison Duff 23 racing at a Girls Track Meet.
Five minutes with track star Madison Duff
High Homecoming hopes come at a cost
High Homecoming hopes come at a cost
Prioritizing progress
Prioritizing progress
Push through the pain
Push through the pain
Mr. Theisen teaching his class.
Theisen’s last bout
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
Maddison Duff 23 racing at a Girls Track Meet.
Five minutes with track star Madison Duff
Mr. Theisen teaching his class.
Theisen’s last bout
Five Minutes with physical therapist Cam Mills
Five Minutes with physical therapist Cam Mills
5 minutes with Josh Koch: Quizbowl captian
5 minutes with Josh Koch: Quizbowl captian
5 minutes with new girls track coach Cierra Rice
5 minutes with new girls’ track coach Cierra Rice
The Flash Movie Poster
The Flash presents a new start to the DC cinematic universe
Must watch movies this summer
Must watch movies this summer
Starbucks Coffee Frappuccino
Savoring Starbucks new summer drinks
Bridgerton spin-off is fit for royalty
Bridgerton spin-off is fit for royalty
The re-crowning of Red Crown
The re-crowning of Red Crown
Starbucks Coffee Frappuccino
Savoring Starbucks new summer drinks
The re-crowning of Red Crown
The re-crowning of Red Crown
An inviting lounge space with nodes of antique accents upon the walls complemented with a beautiful chandelier hung above, puts sophistication and relaxation to the forefront.
Très Bien! French bakery LaRouge Boulangerie brings a taste of France to the Grosse Pointe community
Located on Holbrook Avenue in Hamtramck, Kitab Cafe is a newly opened coffee shop and bookstore
Kitab Cafe: Coffeehouse with Hamtramck Flair
One of the featured dishes of the recently opened restaurant, Detriot Soul, includes fried chicken with mac and cheese, candied yams and collard greens as shown above.
Detroit Soul on Jefferson enchants tastebuds
The Flash Movie Poster
The Flash presents a new start to the DC cinematic universe
Must watch movies this summer
Must watch movies this summer
Bridgerton spin-off is fit for royalty
Bridgerton spin-off is fit for royalty
The climb before the fall
The climb before the fall
Peter Pan and Wendy is far from magical
Peter Pan and Wendy is far from magical
MILITARY MAN Led by Rebecca Dral 23 (left) and Lilly Hunwick 23 (right), the Pointe Singers performs their star-spangled show.
Pointe Singers pull out a win as grand champions
SZAs SOS kills the billboards
SZA’s ‘SOS’ kills the billboards
A SEA OF FACES Students from elementary to high school took to the stage for String Extravaganza on Dec. 19, and parents followed. The gym was packed with friends and family, all excited for the music to come.
String Extravaganza unifies the Pointes through music
COVER The MAXIDENT album cover stands out as a defining trait of the musical genre.
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
So many books, so little time: Kados top 2 picks
So many books, so little time: Kado’s top 2 picks
One Acts poster, courtesy of advisor Meaghan Dunham
Student-directed One-Acts plan to kick off the New Year
OUTRAGEOUS ACTING South students take part in the play She Kills Monsters. The play follows a girl as she comes to terms with the death of her family.
She Kills Monsters (and stigmas)
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
Pro: Attendance caps are necessary
Pro: Attendance caps are necessary
Livin the bubble life
Livin’ the bubble life
Sharing snacks in Tower
Sharing snacks in Tower
The Phantom of room 144
The Phantom of room 144
When to grow up (and when not to)
When to grow up (and when not to)
Gen Z and the call to action
Gen Z and the call to action
Invisible disabilities and the spectrum of kindness
Invisible disabilities and the spectrum of kindness
The long lineage of luck
The long lineage of luck
Acknowledging black history and achievements all year round
Acknowledging black history and achievements all year round
Finding a space for all
Finding a space for all
Maddison Duff 23 racing at a Girls Track Meet.
Five minutes with track star Madison Duff
Captains pose with the trophy. From left to right Maeve Hix ’24, Anamaria Garberding ’23, Megan Kornmeier ’23. All captains and their doubles partners left the regional undefeated. Garberding and Hix won 6-0 against both Ferndale and Grosse Pointe North. Kornmeier and her partner Kaitlyn Strong ’26 dominated their opponents Berkeley and Ferndale.
Girls tennis sends off to states- winning regionals
ROUND THAT ROBIN: Captain, Avery Bellish ’24 Rounding third base after her teammates hit.
Round Robin record, 2-1
Runners from all over the District participate in the 300m race.
Brownell track team brings the speed
South sailing team qualifies for nationals
South sailing team qualifies for nationals
A HEARTFUL HUDDLE Prior to racing on Oct. 31, the girls cross-country team joins together for the team cheer, to drive themselves to victory.
Hail to thee our Alma Mater
CARRYING THE BANNER One of the most decorated teams at South, the boys tennis team hoists their teammate, Shawn Coyle 24, into the air after winning their state championship.
Serving up wins for the boys tennis team
Sophie Schuetz ’23 embraces her father after giving a touching speech for his last year as an announcer after challenging her to a 25 free during the final meet of the swim team season on Nov 8.
Girls team sinks or swims at November 8 last chance meet
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
The unified gymnastic team poses for a team photo at States.
A chalked up championship
REACH Attempting to steal the puck from a Liggett forward, Gia Cavaliere ’23 uses her hockey stick to slow down the break away during the Girls Varsity Hockey State Finals on Mar 11.
A fighting spirit as girls hockey finish with the state finals
FAST BREAK Karter Richards ’24 holding the ball ready to pass it to the next open player scrambling around the court trying to make a move.
Breaking a sweat: Boys varsity basketball wins against Dakota for the third time
Basketball Bonanza: Neighborhood Club league through a lens
Basketball Bonanza: Neighborhood Club league through a lens
Unified Basketball team triumphs against North with a score of 50-45
Unified Basketball team triumphs against North with a score of 50-45
Maddison Duff 23 racing at a Girls Track Meet.
Five minutes with track star Madison Duff
Captains pose with the trophy. From left to right Maeve Hix ’24, Anamaria Garberding ’23, Megan Kornmeier ’23. All captains and their doubles partners left the regional undefeated. Garberding and Hix won 6-0 against both Ferndale and Grosse Pointe North. Kornmeier and her partner Kaitlyn Strong ’26 dominated their opponents Berkeley and Ferndale.
Girls tennis sends off to states- winning regionals
ROUND THAT ROBIN: Captain, Avery Bellish ’24 Rounding third base after her teammates hit.
Round Robin record, 2-1
Runners from all over the District participate in the 300m race.
Brownell track team brings the speed
South sailing team qualifies for nationals
South sailing team qualifies for nationals
Logo for the Tower Talk Show, designed on Canva by Grace Wininger
The Tower Class of 2023
Captains pose with the trophy. From left to right Maeve Hix ’24, Anamaria Garberding ’23, Megan Kornmeier ’23. All captains and their doubles partners left the regional undefeated. Garberding and Hix won 6-0 against both Ferndale and Grosse Pointe North. Kornmeier and her partner Kaitlyn Strong ’26 dominated their opponents Berkeley and Ferndale.
Girls tennis sends off to states- winning regionals
Benjamin Frakes ’23 take a shot at goal for the German club, narrowly missing the net.
The World Cup, world language edition
Going for the Gold- South Wins Track Regionals
Going for the Gold- South Wins Track Regionals
ROUND THAT ROBIN: Captain, Avery Bellish ’24 Rounding third base after her teammates hit.
Round Robin record, 2-1
Logo for the Tower Talk Show, designed on Canva by Grace Wininger
Tower Talk Show, Ep. 8: Decision Day
Devils in the Details: Season 2, Episode 5 (Week of May 8, 2023)
Devils in the Details: Season 2, Episode 5 (Week of May 8, 2023)
Logo for the Tower Talk Show, designed on Canva by Grace Wininger
Tower Talk Show, Ep. 7: Summer Jobs
Logo for the Tower Talk Show, designed on Canva by Grace Wininger
The Tower Talk Show, Ep. 6: Balancing sports and AP’s
Logo for the Tower Talk Show, designed on Canva by Grace Wininger
The Tower Talk Show, Ep. 5: School Safety
Captains pose with the trophy. From left to right Maeve Hix ’24, Anamaria Garberding ’23, Megan Kornmeier ’23. All captains and their doubles partners left the regional undefeated. Garberding and Hix won 6-0 against both Ferndale and Grosse Pointe North. Kornmeier and her partner Kaitlyn Strong ’26 dominated their opponents Berkeley and Ferndale.
Girls tennis sends off to states- winning regionals
Benjamin Frakes ’23 take a shot at goal for the German club, narrowly missing the net.
The World Cup, world language edition
Going for the Gold- South Wins Track Regionals
Going for the Gold- South Wins Track Regionals
ROUND THAT ROBIN: Captain, Avery Bellish ’24 Rounding third base after her teammates hit.
Round Robin record, 2-1
Magnifying mindset :girls varsity soccer competes against home rivals
Magnifying mindset :girls varsity soccer competes against home rivals
Logo for the Tower Talk Show, designed on Canva by Grace Wininger
The Tower Class of 2023
FREEZING PHOTO Andy Frantz 23, Grace Wininger 23, and Siobhan McGlone 25 pose while waiting to plunge on Friday, March 3.
An ice-cold way to start the day
PAST WAYNE STATE In the morning mist, the 10K runners sprint past the Wayne State buildings, working towards their finish line.
Behind the scenes of the Detroit Turkey Trot
Sophie Schuetz ’23 embraces her father after giving a touching speech for his last year as an announcer after challenging her to a 25 free during the final meet of the swim team season on Nov 8.
Girls team sinks or swims at November 8 last chance meet
The Tower Class of 2022
The Tower Class of 2022

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.”

All content by Lydia McNanney '23
The Phantom of room 144

The Phantom of room 144

Lydia McNanney '23, Copy Editor
May 26, 2023
During a tech rehearsal, the Mamma Mia Gold Crew perform the scene of, featured left to right, Sam (Braden Vogel 23) and Harry (Julian Leo 23) arm wrestling during the bachelorette party.

A Senior’s View: Mamma Mia

Lydia McNanney '23, Copy Editor
May 3, 2023
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

Lydia McNanney '23 and Grace Wininger '23
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?

Lydia McNanney '23, Copy Editor
September 28, 2022
Expanding the talk in classrooms

Expanding “the talk” in classrooms

Lydia McNanney '23, Business Manager
May 4, 2022
Logans hard work on display: Pierce students utilize their new shelves.

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

Lydia McNanney '23, Business manager
March 8, 2022
Stage fright: addressing the anxiety of pursuing performing professions

Stage fright: addressing the anxiety of pursuing performing professions

Lydia McNanney '23 and Jane Kuhnlein '23
February 10, 2022
South wind ensemble takes on its first Michigan music conference

South wind ensemble takes on its first Michigan music conference

Lydia McNanney '23, Business Manager
January 25, 2022
Local PFLAG chapter donates LGBTQ+ featured books to local libraries

Local PFLAG chapter donates LGBTQ+ featured books to local libraries

Lydia McNanney '23, Business Manager
November 16, 2021
Adopting to new changes

Adopting to new changes

Lydia McNanney ‘23, Copy editor
November 24, 2020
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