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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

North Pointe Now

One woman band

One woman band

By Christos Routsis, Intern February 14, 2025

Each ensemble in North's vast music program consists of several students in sections playing a chosen instrument. However, the winds ensemble only has one player, senior Keira Finley, in the bassoon section. She...

Teaching the importance of giving back

Teaching the importance of giving back

By Josie Cueter and Allie Mattes January 28, 2025

For nearly 40 years, one of North’s many fundraisers, Adopt-a-Family, has enabled students and staff to not only help the community of Grosse Pointe but also immerse themselves in the season of giving....

'Tis the season to sing Christmas carols

‘Tis the season to sing Christmas carols

By Lindsey Grice and Noah Kociba January 22, 2025

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Decking the Halls

Decking the Halls

By Vinny Wilhelm and Celesta Weidenbach January 15, 2025

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Fun fact about Casey: 
He was born on the Fourth of July.

A pawsome change to North

By Jolie Plewa and Lainey Beland January 13, 2025

Tucked away behind the main office desk, a dog bed can be found with a furry golden retriever nearby. After deciding to adopt a dog in February of last year, building sub Mollie Keuten, went through a...

Norsemen united by blood

Norsemen united by blood

By Donell James and Michael Roustemis January 7, 2025

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Behind the Curtains of “Into the Woods”

By Charlotte Truss and Angelina Vasilos January 7, 2025

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HOPE THROUGH HELP | Face Addiction Now Director of Community Education, Madie Tortomasi, believes that there is so much hope to recover from substance use disorder and no one should let it consume them. “There’s a lot of resources available, so if anyone is struggling you simply can just Google ‘substance use resources in my community’ and it’s easier now than ever to find treatment and to find resources to be able to help them quit whatever they may be addicted to,” Tortomasi said.

Turning struggles into strength: Face Addiction Now club launches

By Lauren Kaled and Sage Cole December 19, 2024

Formerly called Families Against Narcotics, the Face Addiction Now group’s first meeting at North was held on Monday, Nov.11. FAN is a Michigan-based non-profit organization whose mission is to educate...

All-American athlete to dedicated librarian

All-American athlete to dedicated librarian

By Troy Lipscomb December 17, 2024

Since 2000, Amanda Pata has been working as a librarian at North, creating a supportive learning environment for students. Before coming to North, Pata was a dedicated athlete, excelling in softball and...

Local talent climbs in national squash rankings

Local talent climbs in national squash rankings

By Josie Cueter and Maddie Pflaum December 16, 2024

For your average North student, the school day ends with homework or extracurricular activities, but junior Narinn Pozios finishes his day on the court. Ranked 28th in the nation for squash, Pozios dedicates...

FOUR PILLARS | Although Paula Staperfenne is passing the role of NHS advisor to Paul Golm and Sarah Newton, she is happy that she has been able to help students find a home at North over the years. “Just the aspect of guiding students and showing them they need to take ownership to be a part of the building,” Staperfenne said. “A lot of times when you apply to NHS it's all about what clubs and teams you have joined. You make this building your own and I thought that was important.”

National Honor Society embraces new changes

By Troy Lipscomb and Elliott Jarvi December 3, 2024

The National Honor Society is an organization that recognizes and celebrates academic excellence as members must have a minimum GPA requirement of 3.3. Each year, new officers are elected by their peers,...

STARTING UP | Inspired by the excitement of the club's presidents, club advisor Liz Micheals agreed to help launch the new group and support their passion for health care. “The two girls, Eva and Ashlei, approached me and said it was something they were really interested in, and that they needed a club advisor, and so their enthusiasm made it hard to say no,” Micheals said.

Building a healthy future in medicine

By Katie Madigan and Sasha Kezhaya November 12, 2024

Health Occupations Students of America, a national organization that educates high school students about potential careers in the medical field and provides opportunities for them to attend statewide competitions,...

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