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The daily hunt for an empty spot
The daily hunt for an empty spot
Image courtesy of Melissa Petz.
Coffee, tutoring and more at the Blue Devil Learning Center
Jolly inflatable Christmas trees, representing the City of Grosse Pointe Woods and the City of Grosse Pointe greet fellow spectators.
Holiday and community traditions revived through the Santa Claus Parade
Winter king and queen take on the school
Winter king and queen take on the school
Club members, George Finger ‘25, Tony Pilutti ‘25, Lucas Bower ‘25, Luca Parlangeli ‘25, Marty Wayman ‘28, and Jack Babcock ‘28 after the first day on the course. (Photo courtesy of Luca Parlangeli '25)
Golf club chips off their first year
(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
Q&A: Grosse Pointe Schools Operating Millage Renewal Proposal
Q&A: Grosse Pointe Schools Operating Millage Renewal Proposal
Photo Credit: Dr. Michael Jon Dean
GPPSS Superintendent steps down
Mr. Finney relaxing after a long day of excited Art and Design.
Five minutes with art teacher Alexander Finney
Deciphering which year is the toughest for students
Deciphering which year is the toughest for students
Foods teacher, Chef Lopez makes a variety of different meals with his students. He strives to teach his students both culinary skills and life lessons.
From classroom to kitchen, students learn life skills with Chef Lopez
Scrolling toward success
Scrolling toward success
Academics versus absences
Academics versus absences
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
Wendy's Krabby Patty presents an underwhelming result despite the hype.
A Krabby Patty disaster
Photo courtesy of IMDb.
Nobody Wants This portrays modern love in a new way
Interior of Lucky offers an assortment of baked goods.
“Lucky,” a new addition to Grosse Pointe
Photo courtesy of IMDb.
Life and loss in John Crowley’s We Live in Time
Performance | End of a performance from the band from the previous year of the Pops and Pastries event.
Preview for Pops and Pastries
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!
Raving or raging
Raving or raging
The trader joes chip experience
The trader joes chip experience
Photo courtesy of IMDb.
Nobody Wants This portrays modern love in a new way
Photo courtesy of IMDb.
Life and loss in John Crowley’s We Live in Time
Photo courtesy of IMDb.
Smile 2 delivers a tale of misery and terror
Movie poster courtesy of IMDb.
“Will & Harper”, a must watch
Courtesy of IMDb.
It Ends with Us ended her career
Performance | End of a performance from the band from the previous year of the Pops and Pastries event.
Preview for Pops and Pastries
Suki Waterhouse sparkles with new album
Suki Waterhouse sparkles with new album
Charli xcx's sixth studio album, BRAT. This album's cover fits her theme of a solid backround cover with one simple word. (Spotify)
Charli xcx: BRAT summer
Ruby Verlinden, 24, and Jack Webber, 24, are seen beaming broadly during prom dinner.
Post prom recap
Room Under the Stairs, new album release from Zayn
Room Under the Stairs, new album release from Zayn
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
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
Upsides to the bubble
Upsides to the bubble
Rise of the cozy sweatpants
Rise of the cozy sweatpants
Thinking outside the bubble: Advice to freshmen
Thinking outside the bubble: Advice to freshmen
Degrees or Memories
Degrees or Memories
Rethinking phone usage in tutorial
Rethinking phone usage in tutorial
Josh Sonnenberg '25
Upping the price tag on education
Josh Sonnenberg '25
Political discussion in the classroom
Embracing all, how student representation can improve at South
Embracing all, how student representation can improve at South
Restricting student responsibility
Restricting student responsibility
Redefining success
Redefining 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
Coach Hepner advises his players after a good play.
The road to the state championship
Bend but don’t break
Bend but don’t break
Different level, different game
Different level, different game
Athletic work during winter: How important is it?
Athletic work during winter: How important is it?
The girls swim team gathers together in camaraderie during a swim meet. (Photo courtesy of Jessica Bryan)
Varsity swim and dive working their way to conference meet
Charlie Harr ’26 prepares for puck drop, kicking off the 3rd period. The Blue Devils are up 3-0 at this time, looking to seal the game.
South dominates Liggett in girls’ hockey season opener
Lydia Pry '27 swimming breaststroke.
Turning the tide
Students lay down to recover from blood donations. After giving blood, donors are closely monitored by American Red Cross staff for potential medical mishaps.
The blood drive aids the community
The kickoff team meets before the game to talk about their game plan.
Farewell Friday night lights
Behind the tune
Behind the tune
Behind the tune
Behind the tune
Growing old in Grosse Pointe
Growing old in Grosse Pointe
Growing up in Grosse Pointe
Growing up in Grosse Pointe
Anger towards art rooms
Anger towards art rooms
Avoiding the struggle with sleep
Avoiding the struggle with sleep
Charlie Harr ’26 prepares for puck drop, kicking off the 3rd period. The Blue Devils are up 3-0 at this time, looking to seal the game.
South dominates Liggett in girls’ hockey season opener
Lydia Pry '27 swimming breaststroke.
Turning the tide
Students lay down to recover from blood donations. After giving blood, donors are closely monitored by American Red Cross staff for potential medical mishaps.
The blood drive aids the community
The kickoff team meets before the game to talk about their game plan.
Farewell Friday night lights
Blue Devils ready for action.
North steamrolled by South during rivalry game
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

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Slacktivism to activism

Slacktivism to activism

Tower Editorial Board
October 10, 2019
Editorial cartoon by Eva McCord '21

Open communication: Creating an explicit dialogue to promote the de-stigmatization around mental health

Tower Editorial Board
September 26, 2019
Graphic by Eva McCord '21

Caring for the community

Tower Editorial Board
April 17, 2019
Graphic by Abigail Wilson '20.

South has a voice, it’s time to listen

Tower Editorial Board
March 12, 2019
Drowning in stress

Drowning in stress

Tower Editorial Board
March 6, 2019
Reacting to reconfiguration

Reacting to reconfiguration

Tower Editorial Board
February 13, 2019
Graphic by Eva McCord '21.

Recognizing racism, still room for growth

Tower Editorial Board
February 6, 2019
Graphic by Eva McCord '21.

Stigmas surround school spirit

Tower Editorial Board
February 1, 2019
Graphic by Eva McCord '21.

Putting health over ‘success’

Tower Editorial Board
January 9, 2019
Graphic by Eva McCord '21.

The season of giving

Tower Editorial Board
December 19, 2018
Graphic by Eva McCord '21.

Possible purposes of clubs

Tower Editorial Board
December 12, 2018
Graphic by Eva McCord '21.

Special education students are vital to positive environment at South

Tower Editorial Board
December 5, 2018
Graphic by Eva McCord '21.

Diversity plays vital role in our education, community well-being

Tower Editorial Board
November 14, 2018
Graphic by Eva McCord '21.

Students may be feeling the pressure but cheaters never prosper

Tower Editorial Board
November 7, 2018
Graphic by Eva McCord '21.

Exercise your right: Why voting is important

Tower Editorial Board
October 31, 2018
Graphic by Eva McCord '21

Our view: Controversial literature encourages valuable discussion among students

Tower Editorial Board
October 11, 2018
Graphic by Eva McCord '21.

Our view: The pressures of hooking up

Tower Editorial Board
October 3, 2018
Graphic by Eva McCord '21.

Our view: Don’t let school spirit burn out

Tower Editorial Board
September 26, 2018
The suicide hotline number is 1-800-273-8255. Graphic by Eva McCord '21.

Speak against silence: A need for communication when combatting tragedy

Tower Editorial Board
September 20, 2018
Graphic by Eva McCord '21

Tower strives for the truth, encourages others to keep us in check

Tower Editorial Board
September 5, 2018
Graphic by Eva McCord '21

Senior final exams…optional?

Tower Editorial Board
May 31, 2018
Graphic by Eva McCord '21

School’s Out? Proposal for school closure has been reviewed by school board

Tower Editorial Board
May 9, 2018
Graphic by Eva McCord '21

We can make a difference

Tower Editorial Board
May 2, 2018
Graphic by Eva McCord '21

Improving the new district-wide BYOD plan

Tower Editorial Board
April 25, 2018
Graphic by Eva McCord '21

Thank you staff for your dedication

Tower Editorial Board
March 28, 2018
Finsta fixation puts students at risk of tarnishing reputation

Finsta fixation puts students at risk of tarnishing reputation

Tower Editorial Board
March 22, 2018
Recent school shooting sparks new school safety policies

Recent school shooting sparks new school safety policies

Tower Editorial Board
March 9, 2018
Graphic by Riley Lynch '18.

Persevering through the changes: The Tower’s adaptation with a shrinking budget

Tower Editorial Board
January 24, 2018
Editorial cartoon by Riley Lynch '18.

Our view: Students, internet users at risk without net neutrality

Tower Editorial Board
December 15, 2017
If it becomes law, a bill passed in the Michigan senate will let anyone with a Concealed Pistol License carry a concealed weapon inside Grosse Pointe South. Editorial cartoon by Eva McCord.

Clearing the smoke: addressing a national debate and how a proposed bill will impact the district

Tower Editorial Board
December 6, 2017
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