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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

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY | The Black Alumni Association works each day to preserve and appreciate Black history, especially at a local level according to the founder Tim Herd. “I started the Black Alumni Association, and I really did it to create a support system, a larger support system for Black Alumni who went through the Grosse Pointe system and then also to also support students who are currently in the system,” Tim Herd said.

Building bridges: Black Alumni Association empowers students

By Isabella Boedeker, Donell James, and Piper Marshall March 14, 2025

Growing up in the Grosse Pointe Public School system and being one of the only Black students in the classroom was a norm for North alumni Tim Herd that he wanted to break. By starting the Grosse Pointe...

A born leader of BSA

A born leader of BSA

By Elliott Jarvi and Angelina Vasilos March 12, 2025

Inspired by his history teacher, Mr. Maynard, who recognized his passion for Black history, senior Andrew Bernard has risen to leadership as the president of the Black Student Alliance. BSA is a club...

Helena’s Poem:
‘Love’ is not always synonymous of ‘soft’,
And yet it’s too malleable between lips
Curls easily in the ear
Nestles smugly within the heart.
Such a pliant word can’t describe the monstrosity between us;
There is no space for anything fond
When it’s an incessant disaster aiming to explode at our throats
Clashing like dark clouds full of thunder, destroying like starving hurricanes
Leveling the earth itself as the only thought is to cause pain, to make it hurt-
But by god,
I could draw the scars on your knuckles blindfolded,
And you could just as easily map constellations upon my torn back
For it’d be far too simple to label our hand-made madness as ‘hate’,
If not for the damning sweet aftertaste the word leaves upon our tongues.

The poetic president of Harbinger club

By Kenzie Dera, Section editor March 12, 2025

Poetry is often known as expressive literature with a specific, clean rhythm or structure, the opposite can be said of senior and Harbinger club president Helena Piacenti-Rodriguez’s room at home. There,...

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...

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