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Julia Roeder '25

Julia Roeder ’25, Print Editor in Chief

Julia Roeder ’25 is an avid concertgoer, music lover and reader. Throughout her life, she has been influenced by her father’s love for music and attended upwards of 20 concerts, with many more to come. Roeder also plays the guitar and enjoys reading. But outside of those interests, she is a talented journalist. Roeder is a third-year staffer and has been involved with South journalism since her freshman year; through her dedication and perseverance, she has climbed the ranks in Tower. She is now starting her senior year as Co Print Editor-In-Chief. Even outside of school, she continues her devotion to journalism. She recently attended the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference and had multiple bylines published in the Detroit Free Press last summer during her apprenticeship.

“I think journalism is important because it holds people accountable,” Roeder said. “It makes sure people know that (others) are watching what they’re doing, and it is important the decisions they’re making.”

Because of this belief, it is no surprise that she reports on the school board’s every move to keep students informed. She cares about the student body and Tower.

“Something [the other print Editor-In-Chief Charlotte Glasser] and I are really working on this year is trying to get the Tower as one, trying to bring us all together, work our hardest and that’s the goal,” Roeder said.

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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 '25, Print Editor in Chief
December 10, 2024
Thinking outside the bubble: I love NYC

Thinking outside the bubble: I love NYC

Julia Roeder ’25, Print Editor-In-Chief
December 2, 2024
Trombly Elementary pictured three years after the board’s decision to shut the building, moving students to the neighboring elementary school, Defer. Trombly Elementary was given a historical plaque by the state of Michigan in 2023, following its closing.

BOE discusses future of vacant elementary

Julia Roeder '25, Print Editor in Chief
November 22, 2024
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GPPSS election results

Julia Roeder '25, Print Editor in Chief
November 6, 2024
For many families, the closing of Trombly Elementary in 2019 felt detrimental. “When hearing the news (Trombly’s closing), I remember being really sad that our school is going to close,” Crawford said. “We met so many great friends and so many amazing families. We had this beautiful, little, small community school and moving to Defer felt like a total switch. We didn't want it to be our school.”

Enrollment crisis causes district stress

Julia Roeder '25, Print Editor in Chief
November 4, 2024
Grosse Pointe North High School, where Grosse Pointe School’s District Administration is housed.

Q & A: GPPSS sinking fund

Julia Roeder '25, Print Editor in Chief
October 30, 2024
School Board voter's guide

School Board voter’s guide

Julia Roeder ’25, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2024
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

Julia Roeder ’25, Editor-in-Chief
August 5, 2024
Prestigious schools

Prestigious schools

Julia Roeder '25, Supervising Web Editor
May 5, 2024
DEFENSE South rarely had to play defense throughout the whole game, only letting 1 opposing goal by. “We worked well together, in hopes of winning.” Fry said.

Crushing competition

Julia Roeder '25, Supervising Web Editor
April 20, 2024
When musicians give back

When musicians give back

Julia Roeder ’25, Supervising Web Editor
April 2, 2024
Firewall of information

Firewall of information

Julia Roeder '25, Supervising Web Editor
February 5, 2024
Setting alarm clocks a little later

Setting alarm clocks a little later

Julia Roeder ’25, Supervising Web Editor
January 4, 2024
BOE during public comment at the December 9,  meeting. (Julia Roeder’ 25)

Tuttle voted to start as new superintendent

Julia Roeder ’25, Supervising Web Editor
December 15, 2023
BOE during public comment at the Decemeber 9, 2023 meeting. (Julia Roeder' 25)

Superintendent finalists are chosen by BOE

Julia Roeder ’25, Supervising Web Editor
December 12, 2023
Money, money, money, concerts in 2023

Money, money, money, concerts in 2023

Julia Roeder '25, Supervising Web Editor
October 7, 2023
The search for a new superintendent begins

The search for a new superintendent begins

Julia Roeder '25, Supervising Web Editor
September 15, 2023
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