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GPPSS BOE pictured during the May 13, 2025 meeting.
BOE to make Trombly education enhancement hub
Chris Stanley leaves GPPSS
Chris Stanley leaves GPPSS
The Girls Varsity Soccer team in a team huddle during the 2023-24 season. At this time, Bolio was the head coach of the team.
Girls and boys varsity soccer coach terminated
The BOE during the April 14, 2025 meeting.
BOE to repurpose Trombly following survey
The beautiful South Auditorium stage set up and presenting the Senior Honors Night 2024.
Honor the hard-working
The BOE during the April 14, 2025 meeting.
BOE to repurpose Trombly following survey
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
Easter Traditions Around South
Passing the stress of SATs
Passing the stress of SATs
Grosse Pointe graduates pave path to Ivies
Water for days: generative AI means significant environmental concerns
Water for days: generative AI means significant environmental concerns
Individualized education is important
Individualized education is important
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
Rolling On New Beginnings
Rolling On New Beginnings
Affordable Summer Activities
When Childhood Becomes Content
When Childhood Becomes Content
Summer ‘25 bucket list: restaurant edition
The Studio: Seth Rogen's show is worth the watch
The Studio: Seth Rogen’s show is worth the watch
TikTok crazes at Choco Mania Cafe
TikTok crazes at Choco Mania Cafe
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
The Studio: Seth Rogen's show is worth the watch
The Studio: Seth Rogen’s show is worth the watch
Photo courtesy of Amazon.
Disney blows their live adaptation of “Snow White”
Photo courtesy of Amazon.
“Mickey 17” and its political message
Photo courtesy of Disney.
Five movies coming to theaters soon
Image courtesy of IMDb.
The cruel truth: Gabby Petito documentary
Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead
Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead
The Grosse Pointe South Choir rehearsing for their upcoming performance in may and perfecting the routine and singing.
Preparation for singing their final solo
Image courtesy of Spotify.
Lucy Dacus makes her comeback with Forever is a Feeling
Image courtesy of Spotify.
Return to Lady Gaga’s early beginnings
Photo Courtesy of When In Manila.
Top tier Tate
Murals lined the old AI building as old art legacy projects.
The IA Legacy Lives on
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
Image courtesy of Flickr.
Federal funding for universities threatened
The heart of the holidays
The heart of the holidays
Lucy's Letters: The home stretch
Lucy’s Letters: The home stretch
Key points in making your college decision
Key points in making your college decision
The taboo on tattoos
The taboo on tattoos
Graphic Credit: Joshua Sonnenberg '25
The need for supervision in a hyper-connected world
The need for supervision in a hyper-connected world
The need for supervision in a hyper-connected world
Yes, it is that deep
Yes, it is that deep
A call for peace
A call for peace
Joshua Sonnenberg '25
The Place for Race in the Classroom
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
A Fresh Look at the “Gritty Tigs”
A Fresh Look at the “Gritty Tigs”
2024 Baseball team in Florida over last year spring break. Photo courtesy of Andrew Dilodivicio
Spring sports versus spring break
Varsity club's sports equipment drive
Varsity club’s sports equipment drive
Photo courtesy of Flickr
Guide to the perfect bracket
Michigan Wolverines are getting ready to take on the MSU Spartans in a crucial game. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Clash of the titans
The South bench cheers on the team from the sidelines. The game started close, but Dakota soon took a 4-1 lead after the first period.
Boys lacrosse comeback comes up short on senior night
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
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
The South bench cheers on the team from the sidelines. The game started close, but Dakota soon took a 4-1 lead after the first period.
Boys lacrosse comeback comes up short on senior night
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
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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News
GPPSS BOE pictured during the May 13, 2025 meeting.
BOE to make Trombly education enhancement hub
Jude O’Meara ’27, Copy Editor • May 22, 2025
Chris Stanley leaves GPPSS
Chris Stanley leaves GPPSS
Jude O’Meara, Copy Editor • May 5, 2025
The Girls Varsity Soccer team in a team huddle during the 2023-24 season. At this time, Bolio was the head coach of the team.
Girls and boys varsity soccer coach terminated
Julia Roeder '25, Editor in Chief • April 30, 2025
Features
Easter Traditions Around South
Karissa Jelinski '28 • May 13, 2025
Passing the stress of SATs
Passing the stress of SATs
Lucy Edwards '26, Staff Writer • May 13, 2025
Grosse Pointe graduates pave path to Ivies
Bella Maldonado '28 • May 13, 2025
Editorials
Graphic Credit: Joshua Sonnenberg '25
The need for supervision in a hyper-connected world
Yes, it is that deep
Arts & Entertainment
Rolling On New Beginnings
Rolling On New Beginnings
Sebastian Scott-Koerber ‘28, Page Editor • May 15, 2025
Affordable Summer Activities
May 15, 2025
When Childhood Becomes Content
When Childhood Becomes Content
May 15, 2025
Summer ‘25 bucket list: restaurant edition
May 15, 2025
Opinion
Image courtesy of Flickr.
Federal funding for universities threatened
Payton Lark '27, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025
The heart of the holidays
The heart of the holidays
April 22, 2025
Lucy's Letters: The home stretch
Lucy’s Letters: The home stretch
April 22, 2025
Key points in making your college decision
Key points in making your college decision
April 22, 2025
Sports
A Fresh Look at the “Gritty Tigs”
A Fresh Look at the “Gritty Tigs”
Sofia Boddy '25, Business Manager • April 23, 2025
2024 Baseball team in Florida over last year spring break. Photo courtesy of Andrew Dilodivicio
Spring sports versus spring break
April 7, 2025
Varsity club's sports equipment drive
Varsity club’s sports equipment drive
April 7, 2025
Photo courtesy of Flickr
Guide to the perfect bracket
April 2, 2025