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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
Finishing off snacks (and the semester)
Finishing off snacks (and the semester)
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
PORTRAIT Tim Klepp poses for a photo on the Grosse Pointe South High School campus. Courtesy of Tim Klepp.
Tim Klepp petitions for School Board vote recount
ON THE FIRST DAY OF CHRISTMAS The timeless pop-up Christmas Market reopens in downtown Detroit, with 20 different local small-businesses for visitors to wander through. The market closes on Dec. 24.
Detroit Christmas pop-ups open for seasonal shopping
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
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
FROM THE OUTSIDE Due to the lack of enrollment, the school board voted to shutdown one of the elementary schools - Trombly.
Sounding off for a shut-down school
Expressing culture through fashion and accessories
Expressing culture through fashion and accessories
NOT SO SECULAR SCHOOL Though not widely recognized, many of the expectations of classrooms or extracurricular activities come from religion.
Sports and sex-ed; the trickle of religion into educational activities
Local doctor, Tristan Geuvara M.D., tells students how to stay safe from sickness during the winter months.
Five minutes with Dr. Tristan Guevara
Above is an image of the stained glass featured in the Grosse Pointe Memorial Church.
The culture of Catholicism: how religious shame manifests in society
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
Local doctor, Tristan Geuvara M.D., tells students how to stay safe from sickness during the winter months.
Five minutes with Dr. Tristan Guevara
EYES UP Director James Gross conducts Lake of Clouds, performed by the Concert Orchestra at Pops and Pastries, on Saturday, Nov. 5.
Five minutes with Orchestra Director James Gross
Jerry Steward poses in front of a Kroger while dressed as Santa Claus and collection money for Salvation Army on December 24th.
Five minutes with Salvation Army volunteer Jerry Stewart
Claire Murphy 26 poses for a photo in front of the St. Clair lake for Homecoming on Oct. 8.
Five minutes with adjusting freshman Claire Murphy
HEADSHOT Pictured above is Camille OMara 23, president of the Latin Club.
Five minutes with latin club president Camille O’Mara
SZAs SOS kills the billboards
SZA’s ‘SOS’ kills the billboards
She Said painfully reveals the process of publicizing Weinsteins allegations
She Said painfully reveals the process of publicizing Weinstein’s allegations
One Acts poster, courtesy of advisor Meaghan Dunham
Student-directed One-Acts plan to kick off the New Year
WILLOW Though the above poster does seem enticing, the show doesnt manage to maintain the same sense of magic and humor.
Willow loses creativity in new TV adaptation
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
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
She Said painfully reveals the process of publicizing Weinsteins allegations
She Said painfully reveals the process of publicizing Weinstein’s allegations
WILLOW Though the above poster does seem enticing, the show doesnt manage to maintain the same sense of magic and humor.
Willow loses creativity in new TV adaptation
The Fabelmans Poster that was released for promotion. Courtesy of IMBD.
The Fabelmans enchant viewers with its story and artistry
POSTER Courtesy of Google, this is the poster of the newly released Black Panther; Wakanda Forever.
Wakanda Forever forever changes the MCU
Courtesy of Google.
Rosaline twists classic Romeo and Juliet into creative modern tale
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
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
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
Image courtesy of: imdb.com
The true review of “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore”
New Years leaves piles of procrastinated promises
New Years leaves piles of procrastinated promises
Christmas: the holiday that checks all boxes
Christmas: the holiday that checks all boxes
Image courtesy of unsplash.com. Taken by Alex Padurariu on Unsplash.
The inside scoop on winter break
TIMELESS OR TACKY In this article, Supervising Editor Maddie Kitchen 24 settles the age-old debate of classic or classy Christmas.
Settling the debate: Classy v. classic Christmas
FAR FROM FESTIVE Celebrities from across the spectrum have weighed in, and the Tower is no different. Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?
Die Hard is hardly festive
Finding a space for all
Finding a space for all
Not everyone can be a mathematician
Not everyone can be a mathematician
The ever-evolving cycle of language
The ever-evolving cycle of language
Discovering the boundary between hate and self-expression
Discovering the boundary between hate and self-expression
Down the downtrodden path of success
Down the downtrodden path of success
WINGER AND RINGER Right winger Billy Rauh ’23 cycles the puck as his teammates set up to make a goal.
North-South rivalry takes to the ice, blue devils win 8-1
THE CORE OF THE TEAM Throwers Malvina Lubanski 24 (left) and Olivia Barba 25 (right) work in the Boll Center gym with the rest of the winter team.
Dashing through the snow (on a winter running team)
SWIM OR SNOW Some athletic teams, like the Boys Swim Team, may be expected to attend practice over the Christmas break.
No rest for the weary: some athletic practices to continue over Christmas break
FLIPPING FOR THE FUTURE Taking place in the Boll Gym, pictured above, the competitive cheer team has continued their performance training even after the football season has ended.
Competitive cheer warms up for the new season
ON THE LOOKOUT Karter Richards ‘24 seeks an open player to make a pass.
59-56 loss for boys basketball team, but 1000 point victory for team captain
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
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
WINGER AND RINGER Right winger Billy Rauh ’23 cycles the puck as his teammates set up to make a goal.
North-South rivalry takes to the ice, blue devils win 8-1
THE CORE OF THE TEAM Throwers Malvina Lubanski 24 (left) and Olivia Barba 25 (right) work in the Boll Center gym with the rest of the winter team.
Dashing through the snow (on a winter running team)
SWIM OR SNOW Some athletic teams, like the Boys Swim Team, may be expected to attend practice over the Christmas break.
No rest for the weary: some athletic practices to continue over Christmas break
FLIPPING FOR THE FUTURE Taking place in the Boll Gym, pictured above, the competitive cheer team has continued their performance training even after the football season has ended.
Competitive cheer warms up for the new season
ON THE LOOKOUT Karter Richards ‘24 seeks an open player to make a pass.
59-56 loss for boys basketball team, but 1000 point victory for team captain
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
WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS Carolers bundled up in 19th century apparel serenade the public from a well- light pavilion.
Greenfield Village revives the Christmas spirit
Logo for the Tower Talk Show, designed on Canva by Grace Wininger
Tower Talk Show, Ep. 3: Kanye West and Free Speech
MOROSS MASTERPIECE The iconic house on the corner of Moross and Lakeshore is a highlight for every Grosse Pointer during the holiday season. Filled with color-changing lights, trees wrapped to the tip and even a Santa on the roof, this house is sure to catch anyones eye as they drive past. The house pushes the boundaries for lights and is sure to make peoples holiday season.
‘Tis the season to tour the lights of Grosse Pointe
TOWER TAKE LOGO Designed on Canva by Grace Wininger 23, this is the logo for the Tower podcast, Tower Take.
Tower Take, Ep. 1
Devils in the Details: Season 2, Episode 3 (Week of Dec. 9, 2022)
Devils in the Details: Season 2, Episode 3 (Week of Dec. 9, 2022)
Logo for the Tower Talk Show, designed on Canva by Grace Wininger
Tower Talk Show, Ep. 3: Kanye West and Free Speech
TOWER TAKE LOGO Designed on Canva by Grace Wininger 23, this is the logo for the Tower podcast, Tower Take.
Tower Take, Ep. 1
Devils in the Details: Season 2, Episode 3 (Week of Dec. 9, 2022)
Devils in the Details: Season 2, Episode 3 (Week of Dec. 9, 2022)
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 (Week of Oct. 23, 2022)
Devils in the Details: Season 2, Episode 2 (Week of Oct. 23, 2022)
MOROSS MASTERPIECE The iconic house on the corner of Moross and Lakeshore is a highlight for every Grosse Pointer during the holiday season. Filled with color-changing lights, trees wrapped to the tip and even a Santa on the roof, this house is sure to catch anyones eye as they drive past. The house pushes the boundaries for lights and is sure to make peoples holiday season.
‘Tis the season to tour the lights of Grosse Pointe
HALLOWEEN IN THE SNOW In front of JoJo’s ShakeBar, mums, jack o’ lantern inspired barrels, and pumpkins resting on barrels of hay are the fall decor to beat.
Columbia Street Fall Fest has a fantastic first run
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
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
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
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

The Tower Pulse

The Tower Pulse
Natalie Lemmen 24

Natalie Lemmen '24, Web Editor

If you have ever looked through a Grosse Pointe South yearbook from the last three years, just know that every single one of those pages was strategically pieced together by Natalie Lemmen.
As this year's co-editor of the yearbook, Lemmen dedicates her time to capturing moments and assembling the yearbook. Lemmen enjoys being involved in activities here at South that breach her social comfort zone and get her to interact with all kinds of people.
This is Lemmen’s second year on the Tower and first year being a web editor. The Tower provides Lemmen the opportunity to further her connections and build relationships with the people on staff and those she meets through interviews.
“I joined Tower because I'm really invested in learning more about our community and the connections that I make with the people I interview,” Lemmen ’23 said.
Whether it’s the Tower Pulse or the yearbook, Lemmen puts her skills to work and encapsulates our times at South into written works.

All content by Natalie Lemmen '24
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End of pandemic brings close to free lunch

End of pandemic brings close to free lunch

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Olivia Rodrigo earns a sold out tour

Olivia Rodrigo earns a sold out tour

May 13, 2022
Childrens Center reading room turns the page on renovations

Children’s Center reading room turns the page on renovations

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Together Souths unified basketball team poses for a photo after a game against North.

What being part of a team means

March 4, 2022
Cutline: Students Kerrigan Dunham ’21, Campbell Stencel ’21, Quinn Sahutske ’21, Katie Larson ’21, Ethan Harr ’22, and Ian Swanson ’21 acting and directing in the 2019 showings of One Acts.

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New Year, new me?

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