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Botmasterz posing proudly with their donation and robot.
Girls’ robotics receive funding
Faculty members lined up at the start of the day, all dressed in red to represent the department of education.
RedforEd: National Day of Action addresses abolishment of the Department of Education
The 110 seats of the Michigan House of Representatives. Representative Josh Schriver (R-Oxford) proposed a resolution banning same-sex marriage, claiming he was backed by over 10 other Republicans. Photo courtesy of WDET.
Resolution proposed to overturn gay marriage
Reproductive rights are fundamental rights
Reproductive rights are fundamental rights
South’s Art History Club takes a creative approach to organizing library books. Photo courtesy of Sarah VanDagens.
Art coming to South’s Library
Assistant Principal Parravano appointed as South’s interim principal
Assistant Principal Parravano appointed as South’s interim principal
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)
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
Students at Kerby elementary school celebrate March Reading Month by watching a theater performance performed by staff members at Kerby. Photo Courtesy: Kerby Elementary school.
The importance of celebrating March Reading Month
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Beach-body pressures
Substance use on spring break
Substance use on spring break
Female co-business owners Betsy Enders (left) and Kasey Malley (right) located in their store, Small Favors presenting their past awards.
Celebrating female business owners in Grosse Pointe
Pathways through the Pointes
Pathways through the Pointes
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.
The cruel truth: Gabby Petito documentary
“Anora” Producer Alex Coco stands at the mic holding his Oscar after winning for Best Picture. Anora took home five awards during the show, making it the most successful film of the night. Image courtesy of Free Malaysia Today.
The Oscars: surprised but satisfied
Conan O’Brien’s musical number, “I Won’t Waste Time,” mocks the Oscars’ tendency to run well over their allotted time. His antics brought a sense of levity to the ceremony that too often insists upon itself. Photo courtesy of Free Malaysia Today.
Conan O’Brien presents a perfectly adequate Oscars
Image courtesy of Spotify.
Return to Lady Gaga’s early beginnings
Image courtesy of Amazon.
Feminism in literature: The Bell Jar review
Black owned businesses near Grosse Pointe
Black owned businesses near Grosse Pointe
High Pointe Burger Pointe Jointe opened up on Fisher, a perfect new spot for South students to enjoy lunch.
A smashing new lunch option
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!
Image courtesy of IMDb.
The cruel truth: Gabby Petito documentary
“Anora” Producer Alex Coco stands at the mic holding his Oscar after winning for Best Picture. Anora took home five awards during the show, making it the most successful film of the night. Image courtesy of Free Malaysia Today.
The Oscars: surprised but satisfied
Conan O’Brien’s musical number, “I Won’t Waste Time,” mocks the Oscars’ tendency to run well over their allotted time. His antics brought a sense of levity to the ceremony that too often insists upon itself. Photo courtesy of Free Malaysia Today.
Conan O’Brien presents a perfectly adequate Oscars
Image courtesy of the Movies Posters Gallery.
The rise of live action films
Image courtesy of IMDb.
New show based off Grosse Pointe premiere on Hulu
Image courtesy of Spotify.
Return to Lady Gaga’s early beginnings
Photo Courtesy of When In Manila.
Top tier Tate
South's orchestra has practiced rigorously for months preparing for the upcoming state competition.
Tuning up for success
Image courtesy of Wikipedia.
“Hurry Up Tomorrow” review
Kendrick Lamar played mostly from his new album, "GNX," during the Super Bowl halftime show. Photo courtesy of Free Malaysia Today.
Kendrick Lamar clapping back at Drake through the halftime show
Image courtesy of Amazon.
Feminism in literature: The Bell Jar review
Sage Suson '26, Jolina Huchingson '25 and Allison Thomas '25 practice their lines for the musical.
Behind the curtains of South’s new musical
Photo courtesy of Amazon.
Beyond the pages
One Acts 2025, the Pointe Players perform
One Acts 2025, the Pointe Players perform
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
Lucy's letters: Body image
Lucy’s letters: Body image
Thinking outside the bubble: The Grammys should maintain the respectability of the Oscars, but they don’t
Thinking outside the bubble: The Grammys should maintain the respectability of the Oscars, but they don’t
Layoffs and let downs from the federal government
Layoffs and let downs from the federal government
Pay time versus play time
Pay time versus play time
Friedrich Merz's German election victory consequential for EU-US relations
Friedrich Merz’s German election victory consequential for EU-US relations
A call for peace
A call for peace
Joshua Sonnenberg '25
The Place for Race in the Classroom
Burnout, pressure and inequality
Burnout, pressure and inequality
Knowledge under attack
Knowledge under attack
Joshua Sonnenberg '25
Different pathways to 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
The Girls Hockey team stands for a team photo after winning their match. Photo courtesy of Leon Halip.
Girls’ hockey team progresses in their season
Scout Webber '25 loads up to strike the ball. Photo courtesy of Hannah Agnone.
Grosse Pointe’s new special sport? Field hockey’s rise in the city
Leveling up with the Detroit Red Wings
Leveling up with the Detroit Red Wings
Lions lose key coaches but new hires bring hope for the 2025 season
Lions lose key coaches but new hires bring hope for the 2025 season
Image courtesy of Deviant Art.
Complete domination
Ruby Lenhard ‘26 locked into the game.
Girls varsity hockey senior night mercy
Anastazja Zieleniewski ’26 and the rest of the team line up for the national anthem before the first period starts.
Victory over the Hills
Lucy Tull ’25 is escorted by her parents during the Grosse Pointe United Gymnastics teams Senior Night.
Starring the senior
Getting back on track
Getting back on track
The Piston's massive rebound
The Piston’s massive rebound
Getting back on track
Getting back on track
The Piston's massive rebound
The Piston’s massive rebound
Are half semester classes worth taking?
Are half semester classes worth taking?
2024 in music
2024 in music
Realistic solutions
Realistic solutions
Ruby Lenhard ‘26 locked into the game.
Girls varsity hockey senior night mercy
Anastazja Zieleniewski ’26 and the rest of the team line up for the national anthem before the first period starts.
Victory over the Hills
Lucy Tull ’25 is escorted by her parents during the Grosse Pointe United Gymnastics teams Senior Night.
Starring the senior
Mid-Michigan trying to recover the puck after a shot attempt. They failed to score a goal, getting shutout.
South girls hockey keeps top rank in the state with shutout victory
Sam Rouleau ’25 made many close baskets.
Boys’ varsity basketball team loses to Roseville
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

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Nancy Cotton stands proudly in front of her thriving business with her employee Whitney Stines. Photo courtesy of Nancy Cotton.

From vision to reality

Ella Brennan ’26, Staff Writer
March 15, 2025
Tinley Gram ’27 celebrates after scoring a goal against one of the girls’ ice hockey team’s biggest rivals, the Traverse City Bay Reps.

Triple athletes

Leila Oskui ’26, Supervising Photo Editor
February 14, 2025
Game on or game over

Game on or game over

Hannah DiDio ’25, Staff Writer
February 12, 2025
Charlotte Harr ’26 representing South on the Girls' Ice Hockey team.

Student athlete stress

Viviana Ostrowski ’26, Web Editor
February 12, 2025
South’s Athletic Hall of Fame is located on the first floor of the S-building, showcasing the trophies and achievements of student athletes throughout an extensive trophy case. Above hang portraits of the school’s all-state athletes dating back to the 1900s.

Always on the clock

Charlotte Glasser ’25 and Kaylee Jelinski ’25
February 12, 2025
NATIONAL The United States Capitol pictured this past summer, where the the House of Representatives passed the ban on transgender athletes participating in female and male sports.

House passes ban on trans women in sports

Jude O’Meara ’27, Copy Editor
January 27, 2025
Sean DeGrand '24 hurdeling with his friend Edmund '25.

Teamwork thrives

Matthew Hamilton ’26, Copy Editor
May 14, 2024
Jack Lupo '25 throwing the ball in time to his teammate.

More time for athletics, less time for academics

Hannah DiDio ’25, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
Goodbye college basketball, hello WNBA

Goodbye college basketball, hello WNBA

Matthew Hamilton ’26, Copy Editor
April 24, 2024
HEAD IN THE GAME Heading into the A final of the 100 breaststroke, Jack Finazzo ’25 gets a final boost of encouragement from his head coach. Crushing his best time, Finazzo placed sixth overall.

A legacy to continue

Dailey Jogan ’24, Supervising Page Editor
February 27, 2024
Molly Reynolds '25 has a break away, pulling around opponents.

Precise on the ice

Katie VandeWyngearde ’24, Copy Editor
February 20, 2024
Detroit Lions Stadium after Amon Ra St Browns game-winning catch.

Rewriting history

Matthew Hamilton ’26, Copy Editor
February 11, 2024
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