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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
Burnout: the new high school experience
Burnout: the new high school experience
Fretting about our fish friends
Fretting about our fish friends
South Asian brought back
South Asian brought back
Paws for a cause
Paws for a cause
Harmony and horror in new school musical
Harmony and horror in new school musical
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
The country theme in Beyoncés new album Cowboy Carter is very apparent in the album cover of her riding a horse holding an American flag.
Beyoncé just dropped an album, here’s what we think.
Raving or raging
Raving or raging
The trader joes chip experience
The trader joes chip experience
The fall and rise of the movie industry
The fall and rise of the movie industry
Photo courtesy: IMDB
Dune: Part Two, a cinematic crusade beyond expectations
Raving or raging
Raving or raging
The trader joes chip experience
The trader joes chip experience
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
The fall and rise of the movie industry
The fall and rise of the movie industry
Photo courtesy: IMDB
Dune: Part Two, a cinematic crusade beyond expectations
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
The country theme in Beyoncés new album Cowboy Carter is very apparent in the album cover of her riding a horse holding an American flag.
Beyoncé just dropped an album, here’s what we think.
Breaking barriers in the music industry
Breaking barriers in the music industry
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
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
A group of students working on a project together.
Collaboration is key
Youths at work
Youths at work
The ins and outs of prom 2024
The ins and outs of prom 2024
Don’t cross out crosswords
Don’t cross out crosswords
The magic in myths/not so magic make-believe
The magic in myths/not so magic make-believe
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?
Goodbye college basketball, hello WNBA
Goodbye college basketball, hello WNBA
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
Thomas Szmrecsanyi (Pictured in middle) is the head of the Art Department and has been working tirelessly for the 42rd Art Fest show. “ArtFest usually leaves us with a warm feeling knowing students are being recognized for their hard work and thoughtful pursuits.”
The show must go on
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
Taking Cover: A close-up view of the moon’s path to cover the sun through a telescope.
Covering the eclipse
South High School Counselor Troy Glasser (left) takes advantage of College Night as he speaks with a representative from Northwood University (right) to better help students choose the right fit for them.
Stepping towards the next steps
JV lacrosse boys fight hard but fall short in grueling game
JV lacrosse boys fight hard but fall short in grueling game
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
Thomas Szmrecsanyi (Pictured in middle) is the head of the Art Department and has been working tirelessly for the 42rd Art Fest show. “ArtFest usually leaves us with a warm feeling knowing students are being recognized for their hard work and thoughtful pursuits.”
The show must go on
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
Taking Cover: A close-up view of the moon’s path to cover the sun through a telescope.
Covering the eclipse
South High School Counselor Troy Glasser (left) takes advantage of College Night as he speaks with a representative from Northwood University (right) to better help students choose the right fit for them.
Stepping towards the next steps
JV lacrosse boys fight hard but fall short in grueling game
JV lacrosse boys fight hard but fall short in grueling 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

The Tower Pulse
Layla Demir 24

Layla Demir '24, Staff Writer

Layla Demir ’24 has always had a passion for the creative side of things. She is eager to step outside the box, and being a staff writer on Tower allows her to do this often.
“You have to deal with a lot of the controversial stories,” Demir said. “It'll be a learning curve for me, but it will be fun and challenging.”
Demir is a strong leader both in and out of the classroom. With being a full-time waitress at Andiamos, Demir has a very busy schedule. Nevertheless, she always puts in 100 percent effort and is a huge help to her peers.
“We have a great newspaper here at South, and I think it's something really special to be a part of,” Demir said.

All content by Layla Demir '24
The Grosse Pointe South Full Orchestra rehearses the fourth movement of Jean Sibelius’s Symphony No. 2 in D Major in preparation for their spring concert and senior showcases on May 21.

The orchestra in the lime light

Layla Demir '24, Staff Writer
April 2, 2024
The value in having, or not, having a job in high school

The value in having, or not, having a job in high school

Layla Demir '24, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
From left Jennifer Dewey as Doralee, Kimberly Elliott as Judy, and Meg Berger as Violet.

Grosse Pointe Theatre brilliantly captures the life of a 1970’s pink-collar woman.

Layla Demir '24, Staff Writer
February 8, 2024
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

Layla Demir '24, Staff Writer
January 9, 2024
Boys Varsity tennis huddle together after 7-1 victory over Eisenhower.

Serving up success

Layla Demir '24, Staff Writer
September 16, 2023
Tower take

Tower take

Morgan Payne '24 and Layla Demir '24
January 4, 2024
New athletic director makes his mark

New athletic director makes his mark

Layla Demir '24, Staff Writer
December 7, 2023
Gearing up for competition

Gearing up for competition

Layla Demir '24, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
Photo of parking ticket issued to students parking.

S-lot violations may be missing the mark

Layla Demir '24, Staff Writer
October 31, 2023
Semi finalists Madeline Kitchen 24, Sage Porter 24. and Andres Link 24 smile for the camera.

[Photo] Scholarly and smart

Natalie Lemmen '24, Web Editor
October 14, 2023
Analyzing Affirmative Action

Analyzing Affirmative Action

Paul Kaminski '24 and Layla Demir '24
October 16, 2023
Running on empty

Running on empty

Layla Demir '24, Staff Writer
October 6, 2023

Pointe Singers pull out a win as grand champions

Layla Demir '24, Copy Editor
March 15, 2023

Changes to Farms security due to increased fear of theft

Layla Demir '24, Copy Editor
January 9, 2023
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)

Layla Demir '24, Natalie Lemmen '24, and Morgan Payne '24
December 10, 2022

The Mock Trial club calls a new supervisor to the stand

Layla Demir '24, Copy Editor
November 25, 2022
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)

Siobhan McGlone '25, Layla Demir '24, and Morgan Payne '24
October 27, 2022
Devils in the Details: Season 2, Episode 1 (Week of Oct. 9, 2022)

Devil’s in the Details: Season 2, Episode 1 (Week of Oct. 9, 2022)

Morgan Payne '24, Owen Parent '23, and Layla Demir '24
October 11, 2022

Homecoming pep rally returns indoors, to students’ excitement

Layla Demir '24, Copy Editor
October 6, 2022
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