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Parravano now permanent South principal
Photo courtesy of Grosse Pointe Public Schools.
Principal Delgado leaving North
The future of educators and students alike remain in a state of confusion after the Department of Education was dismantled. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Executive order dismantles the Department of Education
The Science Olympiad Mural in the S-Building symbolizes the many fields of competition they compete in.
South Science Olympiad team gearing up for states
The camp, focusing on developing student leadership skills, runs from July 20 to July 25, 2025. Image courtesy of Michigan Association of Student Councils and Honor Societies.
2025 MASC/MAHS summer leadership camp open for registration
Photo Credits: Julia Roeder '25 and Jude O'Meara '27
New CFO hired by BOE
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
Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Put to the test: Students weigh the decision of which standardized test to take
Melissa Petz takes on prom with her childhood friend. Photo courtesy of Melissa Petz
The evolution of Prom at South High School
Black Bottom was once a vibrant Detroit community in the early 1900s with a prominent nightlife. Photo courtesy of Henry Ford College.
History of demolished Black Bottom
The class of 2025 student council stands in front of South with the Easter bunny as they hide eggs for their Easter egg hunt fundraiser, a yearly success. Photo courtesy of Brigid Williams.
Passing down the leadership
Books included in the GPPS curriculum.
Turning around teaching
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
The Grosse Pointe South Choir rehearsing for their upcoming performance in may and perfecting the routine and singing.
Preparation for singing their final solo
Photo Credit: Grace Vollmer '26
TikTok crazes at Choco Mania Cafe
Photo Credit: Amazon
Disney blows their live adaptation of “Snow White”
Photo Credit: Amazon
“Mickey 17” and its political message
Image courtesy of IMDb.
The cruel truth: Gabby Petito documentary
Photo Credit: Grace Vollmer '26
TikTok crazes at Choco Mania Cafe
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
Photo Credit: Amazon
Disney blows their live adaptation of “Snow White”
Image courtesy of IMDb.
The cruel truth: Gabby Petito documentary
“Anora” Producer Alex Coco stands at the mic holding his Oscar after winning for Best Picture. Anora took home five awards during the show, making it the most successful film of the night. Image courtesy of Free Malaysia Today.
The Oscars: surprised but satisfied
Conan O’Brien’s musical number, “I Won’t Waste Time,” mocks the Oscars’ tendency to run well over their allotted time. His antics brought a sense of levity to the ceremony that too often insists upon itself. Photo courtesy of Free Malaysia Today.
Conan O’Brien presents a perfectly adequate Oscars
Image courtesy of the Movies Posters Gallery.
The rise of live action films
The Grosse Pointe South Choir rehearsing for their upcoming performance in may and perfecting the routine and singing.
Preparation for singing their final solo
Image courtesy of Spotify.
Return to Lady Gaga’s early beginnings
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
Image courtesy of Amazon.
Feminism in literature: The Bell Jar review
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
Lucy's letters: Body image
Lucy’s letters: Body image
Thinking outside the bubble: The Grammys should maintain the respectability of the Oscars, but they don’t
Thinking outside the bubble: The Grammys should maintain the respectability of the Oscars, but they don’t
Layoffs and let downs from the federal government
Layoffs and let downs from the federal government
Pay time versus play time
Pay time versus play time
Friedrich Merz's German election victory consequential for EU-US relations
Friedrich Merz’s German election victory consequential for EU-US relations
A call for peace
A call for peace
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
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
2024 Baseball team in Florida over last year spring break. Photo courtesy of Andrew Dilodivicio
Spring sports versus spring break
Varsity club's sports equipment drive
Varsity club’s sports equipment drive
Photo courtesy of Flickr
Guide to the perfect bracket
Michigan Wolverines are getting ready to take on the MSU Spartans in a crucial game. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Clash of the titans
Hoopin' into March Madness
Hoopin’ into March Madness
Donte Ormond ’26 dribbles up the court.
South’s unified basketball team wins against Clawson
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
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
Donte Ormond ’26 dribbles up the court.
South’s unified basketball team wins against Clawson
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
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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A call for peace

A call for peace

The Tower Staff
March 19, 2025
Joshua Sonnenberg '25

The Place for Race in the Classroom

The Tower Staff
March 3, 2025
Burnout, pressure and inequality

Burnout, pressure and inequality

The Tower Staff
February 12, 2025
Knowledge under attack

Knowledge under attack

The Tower Staff
January 30, 2025
Knowledge under attack

Knowledge under attack

The Tower Staff
January 28, 2025
Different pathways to success

Different pathways to success

The Tower Staff
January 15, 2025
Joshua Sonnenberg '25

Different pathways to success

The Tower Staff
January 10, 2025
Disagreements and distance

Disagreements and distance

The Tower Staff
December 13, 2024
The right way to be Influenced

The right way to be Influenced

The Tower Staff
December 2, 2024
Josh Sonnenberg '25

Upping the price tag on education

The Tower Staff
November 7, 2024
Josh Sonnenberg '25

Political discussion in the classroom

The Tower Staff
October 30, 2024
Embracing all, how student representation can improve at South

Embracing all, how student representation can improve at South

The Tower Staff
October 20, 2024
Redefining success

Redefining success

The Tower Staff
May 15, 2024
Annabella Cecchini '26

Ignition ignorance

The Tower Staff
May 2, 2024
Preparing for the future in the present

Preparing for the future in the present

The Tower Staff
April 18, 2024
Urgency for transparency

Urgency for transparency

The Tower Staff
April 5, 2024
Our lives over politics

Our lives over politics

The Tower Staff
March 14, 2024
Feminism is for everybody

Feminism is for everybody

The Tower Staff,
February 27, 2024
Keeping an open mind and learning

Keeping an open mind and learning

The Tower Staff
February 8, 2024
The simple start to sucess

The simple start to sucess

The Tower Staff
January 9, 2024
The art of learning is something to be learned

The art of learning is something to be learned

The Tower Staff
December 23, 2023
The new American childhood

The new American childhood

The Tower Staff
December 11, 2023
Mmeli Honablue '24

Forming financial habits encourages future success

The Tower Staff
November 27, 2023
Keeping an open mind for the open future

Keeping an open mind for the open future

The Tower Staff
November 7, 2023
The problem with prestige

The problem with prestige

The Tower Staff
October 20, 2023
Permit or restrict?

Permit or restrict?

The Tower Staff
October 7, 2023
Caring for our classrooms

Caring for our classrooms

The Tower Staff
September 19, 2023
Gen Z and the call to action

Gen Z and the call to action

The Tower Staff
April 24, 2023
Invisible disabilities and the spectrum of kindness

Invisible disabilities and the spectrum of kindness

The Tower Staff
March 21, 2023
The long lineage of luck

The long lineage of luck

The Tower Staff
March 3, 2023
Acknowledging black history and achievements all year round

Acknowledging black history and achievements all year round

The Tower Staff
February 28, 2023
Finding a space for all

Finding a space for all

The Tower Staff
January 23, 2023
Not everyone can be a mathematician

Not everyone can be a mathematician

The Tower Staff
December 23, 2022
The ever-evolving cycle of language

The ever-evolving cycle of language

The Tower Staff
November 18, 2022
Discovering the boundary between hate and self-expression

Discovering the boundary between hate and self-expression

The Tower Staff
November 3, 2022
Down the downtrodden path of success

Down the downtrodden path of success

The Tower Staff
October 11, 2022
OFF AND OUT OF SIGHT Anthony DeLuca '25 pretends to go on his phone during class time in order to pose for the Tower.

A fresh, phoneless start in education

The Tower Staff
September 29, 2022
Real activism in a social media storm

Real activism in a social media storm

The Tower Staff
April 8, 2022

Importance of maintaining a healthy relationship

The Tower Staff
March 14, 2022

Leaving behind patterns of racism

The Tower Staff
February 18, 2022

The art of understanding

The Tower Staff
February 7, 2022

Vaping violations: how South is handling the vaping issue

The Tower Staff
January 24, 2022

Fiscal fights, waging war

The Tower Staff
December 13, 2021

Extending a hand of gratitude through the holiday season

The Tower Staff
November 22, 2021
Devils in the Details Episode 4: Week of November 1st, 2021

Devils in the Details Episode 4: Week of November 1st, 2021

The Tower Staff
November 8, 2021

Success is possible through different pathways

The Tower Staff
November 8, 2021
Devils in the Details Episode 3: Week of October 25th, 2021

Devils in the Details Episode 3: Week of October 25th, 2021

The Tower Staff
October 29, 2021

Take care of yourself

The Tower Staff
October 25, 2021

Ignore the expectations

The Tower Staff,
October 8, 2021

False facts and their fatal flaws: Why the COVID-19 vaccine is beneficial

The Tower Staff
September 27, 2021

COVID leads to new beginnings

The Tower Staff
September 20, 2021
Our responsibility against racism

Our responsibility against racism

The Tower Staff
March 11, 2021

Recognizing hard work

The Tower Staff
February 12, 2021
Tower staff says goodbye to beloved adviser

Tower staff says goodbye to beloved adviser

The Tower Staff
June 7, 2016
Cartoon by Jen Toenjes '16

Students should take time to volunteer for Relay for Life, Out of the Darkness this weekend

The Tower Staff
May 11, 2016
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