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

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