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Supporting society by doing our part
Supporting society by doing our part
The Fashion Club goes thrift shopping for new clothes and styles. Thrift shopping is one of the best ways people can reduce waste in the environment, and save money buying new clothes.
Upcycling to new trends
Poster on display for the Culture week designed by SEEDS club. (Courtesy of the SEEDS club)
Sprinkling seeds of culture at South
Left to right-Audrey Larson 24, Gabby Vosburg 24, Nate Barman 24. and Landon Tombley 25 poses for a picture after winning the competition.
Cooking up success
School Board member investigated after district complaint filed
School Board member investigated after district complaint filed
Photo Credit: Dr. Michael Jon Dean
GPPSS Superintendent steps down
Grosse Pointe School’s Board members and administration at the June 20 school board meeting. (Julia Roeder ’25)
BOE votes to approve 2023-2024 budget, including teacher cuts
School Board votes to postpone remaining meeting time to a later date - during budget cuts discussion
School Board votes to postpone remaining meeting time to a later date – during budget cuts discussion
BOE discusses extreme budget cuts- teachers layoffs included
BOE discusses extreme budget cuts- teachers layoffs included
IA building is set to be vacated for next school year
IA building is set to be vacated for next school year
Harmony and horror in new school musical
Harmony and horror in new school musical
AI: Arming intelligence
AI: Arming intelligence
Photo of the Colony Club ballroom/Dining room.
Prom migrates over to the Colony Club
Cant plant, no problem
Can’t plant, no problem
FEAR OF MISSING OUT An aspect of social media that has seemed to increase the amount of usage of it is the amount of news and current events that are discussed on these apps. “It’s entirely possible for there to be a disconnect between people who aren’t on social media and those who are,” Parent said. “If you’re not on it, you’re missing out on a lot of memes and viral content, so I can imagine for people who aren’t on it, there can be a sense of distance or isolation.”
Socializing through social media
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
Maddison Duff 23 racing at a Girls 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 Hepners 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
Five minutes with the One Acts directors
Five minutes with the One Acts directors
Po, the Dragon Warrior, is ready for a new challenge in a new city.
Get ready “four” Kung Fu Panda
Get a clue, build the look for you
Get a clue, build the look for you
Hot Lavender Oat Milk Latte
New likable lavender drinks at Starbucks
A crimson curtain call
A crimson curtain call
Everything we thought it was
Everything we thought it was
Hot Lavender Oat Milk Latte
New likable lavender drinks at Starbucks
Nothing Bundt Cakes takes the cake
Nothing Bundt Cakes takes the cake
The outside of Poke Poke located in the village.
Poke Poke unrolls in the Village
COME IN: Walking into the restaurant, you are served with a basket of chips and salsa while looking over their delicious menu.
Frontera is front and center in GP
The new soup bar at Farms has many tasty options.
Feast your eyes, and mouth, on farms’ new soup bar
Po, the Dragon Warrior, is ready for a new challenge in a new city.
Get ready “four” Kung Fu Panda
Best St. Patricks day movies
Best St. Patricks day movies
2024 Oscars predictions
2024 Oscars predictions
Top left Emily Peacock, top right Brody Yeloushan, bottom left Dylan DeMarco, bottom right Chloe Slawson. Movie posters, IMDB
Film fanatics’ favorites
Killers of the flower moon portray the story of the creation of the FBI.
Killers of the Flower Moon sheds light on dark history
Everything we thought it was
Everything we thought it was
When musicians give back
When musicians give back
Don’t call it a comeback
Don’t call it a comeback
Oscar predictions: Tower edition
Oscar predictions: Tower edition
New Year, new music
New Year, new music
A crimson curtain call
A crimson curtain call
March is reading month: Staff book pics
March is reading month: Staff book pics
Bad blood (Holly’s version)
Bad blood (Holly’s version)
Unraveling the string
Unraveling the string
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes leaves audiences singing praise
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes leaves audiences singing praise
The magic in myths
The magic in myths
Not so magic make-believe
Not so magic make-believe
Too late for TikTok
Too late for TikTok
Discovering the advantages of a digital SAT
Discovering the advantages of a digital SAT
EASY CHEATING With the emergence of more complex and easily accessible AI models, students can cheat on their assignments with more ease than ever before. However, recently programs have been made to detect AI writing.
Dystopian fears to academic cheers
Preparing for the future in the present
Preparing for the future in the present
Urgency for transparency
Urgency for transparency
Our lives over politics
Our lives over politics
Feminism is for everybody
Feminism is for everybody
Keeping an open mind and learning
Keeping an open mind and learning
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
Which Detroit Team has the brightest future?
Which Detroit Team has the brightest future?
Girls hockey takes home hardware
Girls hockey takes home hardware
Diving into the details
Diving into the details
Juggling, the sport all athletes have to play
Juggling, the sport all athletes have to play
Wyatt Hepner pictured at Ford Field with his opponent Carlos Sanchez during their match at States.
Hepner makes blue devil history for a second time
Maeve Hix fiercely stealing the puck to prevent Ligget from scoring.
Intensity is high for girls ice hockey
April 3rd Poetry Slam winners pose for a photo, pictured left to right are Stephanie Kosmas ‘24, Ghost Lindsay ‘25, Dagueneau Jewell ‘24, Cecile Walsh ‘24, Josh Sonnenberg ‘25,Leo Ned’s-Fox ‘26, Elena Martin ‘26, Hermes Hermann ‘24, and Jules Kado ‘24.
Poetry Slam and mic drop
Tower Talk show Week April 5th episode 2
Tower Talk show Week April 5th episode 2
Tower Talk show Week April 5th episode 1
Tower Talk show Week April 5th episode 1
Children play in a bounce house.
Class of ’27 fundraises with carnival night
Minds and machines
Minds and machines
Tower Talk show Week April 5th episode 2
Tower Talk show Week April 5th episode 2
Tower Talk show Week April 5th episode 1
Tower Talk show Week April 5th episode 1
Minds and machines
Minds and machines
Conspiracy theories in Michigan
Conspiracy theories in Michigan
Tower Talk show
Tower Talk show
April 3rd Poetry Slam winners pose for a photo, pictured left to right are Stephanie Kosmas ‘24, Ghost Lindsay ‘25, Dagueneau Jewell ‘24, Cecile Walsh ‘24, Josh Sonnenberg ‘25,Leo Ned’s-Fox ‘26, Elena Martin ‘26, Hermes Hermann ‘24, and Jules Kado ‘24.
Poetry Slam and mic drop
Children play in a bounce house.
Class of ’27 fundraises with carnival night
SHOOT YOUR SHOT Junior team member Franklin Gallagher ’25 goes for the layup while surrounded by senior team members.
Basketball bonanza
Stained glass art of angels.
Latin classes transcend language
Troy Liu 24 on block anchoring his relay.
Step by step to States
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
Sara Dimitrijevic ’25

Sara Dimitrijevic ’25, Staff Writer

First year staffer Sara Dimitrijevic ’25 is excited to be writing for The Tower this year. Dimitrijevic is thrilled to be able to write about exciting topics that interest her. Her passion for writing will carry on this year as she wants to be able to share her opinions and beliefs about ongoing topics.“I’m really excited to express my thoughts and feelings about the stories I write this year,” Dimitrijevic said.
Outside of school Dimitrijevic loves to ski and play tennis in her free time. She also has a hidden talent that many of her friends don’t know about- playing the piano.

All content by Sara Dimitrijevic ’25
Discovering the advantages of a digital SAT

Discovering the advantages of a digital SAT

Sara Dimitrijevic '25, Staff Writer
April 3, 2024
Ariana Grande’s return to music

Ariana Grande’s return to music

Sara Dimitrijevic '25, Staff Writer
March 18, 2024
The dances of the middle schoolers as they perform Legend of the Lamp.

[Photo] Exploring the magic

Sara Dimitrijevic '25, Staff Writer
February 12, 2024
Streaming your music with Spotify over Apple Music

Streaming your music with Spotify over Apple Music

Sara Dimitrijevic '25, Staff Writer
February 27, 2024
The lore of Groundhogs day

The lore of Groundhog’s day

Sara Dimitrijevic '25, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024
A journey through the history of Chinese New Year

A journey through the history of Chinese New Year

Sara Dimitrijevic '25, Staff Writer
January 8, 2024
Poster from IMDb. Cutline: The portrayal of Napolean played by Joaquin Pheonix, and they journey to power through his life as a leader.

Reviving Napoleon

Sara Dimitrijevic '25, Staff Writer
December 23, 2023
Clara Bachert ‘27 chalks up another point for the basketball team leading them to victory.

Unleashing the power for girls’ JV basketball

Sara Dimitrijevic '25, Staff Folder
December 21, 2023
25 days of advent calendars

25 days of advent calendars

Sara Dimitrijevic ’25, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
The mental health club takes charge

The mental health club takes charge

Sara Dimitrijevic ’25, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
Drinks offered for students in the communitys farmers market.

The effects of energy drink consumption

Sara Dimitrijevic '25, Staff Writer
November 2, 2023
ADHD medications shortening as school starts

ADHD medications shortening as school starts

Sara Dimitrijevic ’25, Staff Writer
October 13, 2023
Graham Van Rossen ’25 takes advantage of his tutorial to get his homework and studying done. “At the end of the day I can agree that students not attending their tutorial classes in the middle of the day would be problematic,” Van Rossen said. “But for tutorial hours for the first or last hour of the day, why cant students just stay home?”

[Photo] Tutorial becoming less lenient

Sara Dimitrijevic '25, Staff Writer
October 1, 2023
Class packed with students and crammed in one small room to learn.

The mental toll of larger classes

Sara Dimitrijevic ’25, Staff Writer
September 19, 2023
Soaking up summer with events you can do

Soaking up summer with events you can do

Sara Dimitrijevic '25, Page Editor
May 24, 2023
Five Minutes with Alex Cline

Five Minutes with Alex Cline

Sara Dimitrijevic '25, Staff Writer
February 21, 2023

Drake and 21 Savage rise in the charts and controversy

Sara Dimitrijevic ’25, Staff Writer
December 12, 2022

Career and technical education programs bloom at South

Sara Dimitrijevic '25, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022

Annual Booster Club fundraiser ‘Run The Pointe’ continues for 14th year

Sara Dimitrijevic '25, Staff Writer
September 27, 2022
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