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Isabella Rondini '25 and Ellie Weiss '26 studying for their "Chemistry Lab" event during the Hawk and Hornet tournament. Grosse Pointe South would go on to place 40 overall.
Preview of Science Olympiad’s first tournament
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
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
(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
Image courtesy of Mojo Photo.
Going Regular
Charlie Winkler ’27 faces off during the first period in South’s defensive zone, winning it back to the defensemen for a strong breakout through the neutral zone.
Blue Devils boys hockey dominates over L’Anse Creuse
Social media shaping our futures
Social media shaping our futures
Millie Vollmer ‘27, swiping through Colleen Ballanger's cancel culture.
Cancel culture: The silent fallout
Students sometimes will listen to music through their Airpods while their teacher is instructing.
Irking your instructor
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
Image courtesy of IMDb.
A Christmas story told in August goes as expected
Image courtesy of IMDb.
The woman behind the cooking legacy
Tower takes on the best albums through the years
Tower takes on the best albums through the years
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
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
Image courtesy of IMDb.
A Christmas story told in August goes as expected
Image courtesy of IMDb.
The woman behind the cooking legacy
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
Tower takes on the best albums through the years
Tower takes on the best albums through the years
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
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
Real talk with Grace and Omar
Real talk with Grace and Omar
Add to cart for Black Friday
Add to cart for Black Friday
Thinking outside the bubble: I love NYC
Thinking outside the bubble: I love NYC
The long stretch
The long stretch
Enforcing tardies
Enforcing tardies
The right way to be Influenced
The right way to be Influenced
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
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
Courtesy of Grosse Pointe South.
History of South’s fight song
Sarah Koval ’25 sits in anticipation for her upcoming MAC Championship race. She proceeded to be the named the MAC Varsity MVP.
Where have the jackets gone?
The winners of last year's Powderbuff volleyball tournament sporting their trophy.
Spiking into upcoming winter festivities
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
Marty Wayman ’28 defends against L’Anse Creuse center, angling the player away from South’s goalie, allowing for another strong breakout for the Blue Devils.
Blue Devils boys hockey dominates over L’Anse Creuse
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
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
Marty Wayman ’28 defends against L’Anse Creuse center, angling the player away from South’s goalie, allowing for another strong breakout for the Blue Devils.
Blue Devils boys hockey dominates over L’Anse Creuse
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
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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