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New Link Crew leader Katie Barbour takes on the position of supervising the crew.
A new change of leaders for Link Crew
School Board voter's guide
School Board voter’s guide
The new dining room in the main building, room 191.
From classrooms to cuisines
The current state of clubs at South
The current state of clubs at South
The new Assistant Principal, Dr. Daniel Hyliard, standing in front of Cleminson Hall.
Hyliard coming in hot
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
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
The effects of extreme heat on the learning environment
The effects of extreme heat on the learning environment
New luxury women’s clothing boutique filled with high-end brands. Located on the hill, Pearl had its grand opening on Sept. 6. “What was here before was beautiful, but it is even better now,” local Grosse Pointer Sandy Borg said.
A pearl in the heart of Grosse Pointe
The student section of the November 3, 2024 football game. This game against Roseville was the last of the year.
Sporting South spirit
Homecoming 2025, the last waltz for seniors
Homecoming 2025, the last waltz for seniors
Affirming AI
Affirming AI
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 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
Five minutes with the One Acts directors
Five minutes with the One Acts directors
Lions tickets on the rise
Lions tickets on the rise
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
Courtesy of IMDb.
It Ends with Us ended her career
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
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
Hot Lavender Oat Milk Latte
New likable lavender drinks at Starbucks
Courtesy of IMDb.
It Ends with Us ended her career
Inside Out 2, June 14: At the end of Inside Out, Riley and her emotions have learned to work together and accept their new life in San Francisco, but Riley's mind once again becomes chaotic when new emotions like anxiety show up. Now they must learn to work together again as they follow Riley into her teenage years.
Five of the most anticipated movies in summer 2024
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
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
Billie Eilish’s new album will hit you hard and soft
Billie Eilish’s new album will hit you hard and soft
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
"The Big House," Michigan football's stadium.
Tempering expectations
Thinking Outside the Bubble: You get what you need
Thinking Outside the Bubble: You get what you need
Graphic Curtesy of: NFL
Detroit domination, or destruction?
CON: South's new phone policy
CON: South’s new phone policy
PRO: South's new phone policy
PRO: South’s new phone policy
Restricting student responsibility
Restricting student responsibility
Redefining success
Redefining success
Annabella Cecchini '26
Ignition ignorance
Preparing for the future in the present
Preparing for the future in the present
Urgency for transparency
Urgency for transparency
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
Lions tickets on the rise
Lions tickets on the rise
Gabby DiVita '25 representing her Nebraska D1 commit with her shirt. Photo courtesy of Olivia McMillin '25
Undivitable: Gabby DiVita committed to play D1 Volleyball
South and North's Varsity Field Hockey teams joined sides for last year's "Stick It to Cancer" game, supporting the fight against cancer.
South Field Hockey annual “Stick It to Cancer” game against North and car wash fundraiser
The Girls Cross Country Team heads to the starting line hoping for a good race. Though the race did not go as planned, the team pulled off a 7-0 win over all other teams in the MAC White. South’s top runner was Sarah Koval ’25, finishing in first with an overall time of 20:59.
Grosse Pointe South Cross Country facing new competition
LEADING OFF Jack Wiegand ’24 times up the pitcher before leading off the game. The Blue Devils would go on to score three runs this inning.
Playoff ready, Varsity baseball defeats De La Salle 7-2
South’s no. 3 doubles players Joseph Guthat ’26 and Ashton Zimmerman ’25 are some of the only upperclassmen currently on the team. Guthat says that they are focusing on matches in their region and division. They lost to North 1-6 and 4-6 with a major comeback in the second set. “It’s been a lot of fun and I’ve definitely made improvements,” Guthat said. “We had a rough start at first. Then, we started to play better, but we just couldn’t pull through."
Boys’ varsity tennis takes on North
Devils in the details- September 23
Devils in the details- September 23
Parents become their kids for Back to School Night
Griffin Szatkiewski ’25 looks on as South inches closer to the end zone.
Blue Devils overpower Romeo Bulldogs on home turf
Team Unity: Members of the girls varsity softball team gather in a huddle with their coach during a strategic moment in the outfield, showcasing determination and camaraderie.
A close game against Flushing results in Lady Blue Devil’s Victory
Devils in the details- September 23
Devils in the details- September 23
Devils in the details week of May 7th
Devils in the details week of May 7th
Tower talking stage
Tower talking stage
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
South’s no. 3 doubles players Joseph Guthat ’26 and Ashton Zimmerman ’25 are some of the only upperclassmen currently on the team. Guthat says that they are focusing on matches in their region and division. They lost to North 1-6 and 4-6 with a major comeback in the second set. “It’s been a lot of fun and I’ve definitely made improvements,” Guthat said. “We had a rough start at first. Then, we started to play better, but we just couldn’t pull through."
Boys’ varsity tennis takes on North
Parents become their kids for Back to School Night
Griffin Szatkiewski ’25 looks on as South inches closer to the end zone.
Blue Devils overpower Romeo Bulldogs on home turf
Team Unity: Members of the girls varsity softball team gather in a huddle with their coach during a strategic moment in the outfield, showcasing determination and camaraderie.
A close game against Flushing results in Lady Blue Devil’s Victory
Grosse Pointe North’s dugout right before the game. Players are out on the field warming up and ready to play.
A Rivalry Defeated
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

School board election ends with Jeup, Cotton and St. John on the panel

Joseph Strong '25, Staff Writer
November 23, 2022

Grosse Pointe Park election recap

Jacob Ashkar '23, Photographer
November 19, 2021

Participating in democracy for the first time

Hope Whitney '21, Supervising Page Editor
November 21, 2020

Poll Hero recruits teen poll workers

Becca Koch '22, Web Editor
October 16, 2020
Graphic by Eva McCord '21.

Exercise your right: Why voting is important

Tower Editorial Board
October 31, 2018
Christopher Boettcher was sworn in as mayor Nov. 13. Photo from Erica Fossee '19.

Grosse Pointe election ends with incumbent overthrown

Erica Fossee '19, Multimedia editor
December 1, 2017
The rock was painted many times over the course of the summer with political messages, but in the midst of those ideas there were times when the rock displayed more unifying and patriotic themes.

Rock Wars

Ian Dewey, Copy Editor
September 21, 2017
Donald Trump. Photo from Creative Commons.

Trump presidency and college tuition

Ian Dewey '18, Staff Writer
January 11, 2017

Students speak: a rally for rights

By Katie Costello & Erica Fosse '19, Both Staff Writers
November 20, 2016
The Detroit campaign for Hillary Clinton.

A Junior’s experience campaigning

Liam Walsh '18, Page Editor
November 17, 2016
Hillary Clinton at one of her many rallies promoting her candidacy. Photo by Maren Roeske '18

The nation we’ve made

Maren Roeske '18, Staff Writer
November 15, 2016
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