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Photo Credits: Julia Roeder '25 and Jude O'Meara '27
New CFO hired by BOE
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
Photo Credits: Julia Roeder '25 and Jude O'Meara '27
New CFO hired by BOE
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
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
Photo Credit: Amazon
Disney blows their live adaptation of “Snow White”
Photo Credit: Amazon
“Mickey 17” and its political message
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
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!
Photo Credit: Amazon
Disney blows their live adaptation of “Snow White”
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 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
Michigan Wolverines are getting ready to take on the MSU Spartans in a crucial game. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Clash of the titans
Hoopin' into March Madness
Hoopin’ into March Madness
The Pistons have significantly improved last year where they went on a 28-game losing streak. Photo courtesy of Free Malaysia Today.
From rags to riches
Girls sports training needs to change
Girls sports training needs to change
The girls basketball team practices intensely before their district champion game.
Girls varsity basketball eyes district win
Donte Ormond ’26 dribbles up the court.
South’s unified basketball team wins against Clawson
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
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
Donte Ormond ’26 dribbles up the court.
South’s unified basketball team wins against Clawson
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
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

Staffing shortage: South struggles to hire

Jane VanSyckle, Staff Writer
October 21, 2021
Poll is out of 101 votes on Instagram and 69 votes on Twitter. Information courtesy of The Tower Pulse. Graphic by Henry Ayrault '19.

Always in effect

Jackson Jogan ’21 and Zach Farrell ’21
May 30, 2019
Graphic by Eva McCord '21.

Putting health over ‘success’

Tower Editorial Board
January 9, 2019
Staff Appreciation Week

Staff Appreciation Week

Madeline Allen & Lauren Nemeh both ’20, Staff Writer & Page Editor
March 28, 2018
Staff Appreciation Week is this week. Cartoon from Grace Reyes '19.

Staff Appreciation Week

2016-2017 Tower Editorial Board
April 26, 2017
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