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The student news site of Grosse Pointe North High School. 707 Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

North Pointe Now
The student news site of Grosse Pointe North High School. 707 Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

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Annual game brings community together

By Molly Lucido, Sage Cole, and Maddie Pflaum
November 13, 2024
Photo credit: Maddie Pflaum

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