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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

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,...

Synchronized swimming reaches beyond the pool

Synchronized swimming reaches beyond the pool

By Allie Mattes and Angelina Vasilos November 12, 2024

Synchronized swimming is a sport that requires participants to perform a routine underwater in a pool while simultaneously staying in time with their teammates. Each athlete must believe in the rest of...

A fascination for film production

A fascination for film production

By Brandon Eshman and Noah Kociba November 4, 2024

Ever since he started recording videos on the sidelines of basketball games at his high school, Television Production teacher Steve Geresy has been fascinated by filmmaking. Since discovering this passion...

Highlighting the winners of homecoming

Highlighting the winners of homecoming

By Donell James and Michael Roustemis October 29, 2024

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Feeling nostalgic about his team in Spain, junior exchange student Juan Domingo has  decided to start his own boys volleyball team here at North. “I'm actually asking friends and asking people I know if they’re interested,” Domingo said.  “Some who reads this may join and if the athletic [director] approves it, more people can join.”

Serving the ball from Spain to Michigan

By Lindsey Grice and Carson Janisse October 16, 2024

Searching for a way to bring his favorite sport to North, junior foreign exchange student Juan Domingo knew he had to find a way to keep up with his passion from back home in Spain. The idea of a boys...

Q&A: 
Name: El Hurtig
Position at North: German Substitute Teacher
Favorite Food: Goulash 
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Season: Summer
Fun Fact: Speaks 5 languages

Navigating new exchanges

By Kenzie Dera and Elissa Singh October 16, 2024

The transition from living in Germany and moving to America was quite the culture shock for Aileen Hurtig, long-term German substitute teacher. Arriving seven years ago for work, she has become accustomed...

TIDE IN ACTION |Leader of the Norsemen Tide, senior Sarabeth Thomas is seen hyping up the crowd. She believes the student section is at an all-time high.  “I think the student section is a lot more loud and more people show up to the games,” Thomas said. “People are super excited to go to the games. It’s lively.”

Ride with the Tide

By Kate Kasuba, Trevor Lipscomb, and Katie McLeod October 14, 2024

With the new and improved Norsemen Tide, the school spirit this year is at an all-time high. The Norsemen Tide is North’s student section and the leaders are picked from the senior class each year. In...

Michelle Stackpoole is excited for her husband's undetermined next step and what it will mean for their family. “I am looking forward to the possibility of his next job having more daytime flexibility and allowing him to be more involved at school with our sons Jack and Henry,” said Michelle Stackpoole

Going off air: A farewell to Brian Stackpoole

By Lilly Kline, Everley Aldridge, and Molly Lucido June 4, 2024

After 25 years, TV Production teacher, Brian Stackpoole, or “Stack” as his students know him, is signing off.  Since 1999, Stackpoole has committed his time and abilities to coaching girls golf, teaching...

NEW HORIZONS| Gaining exposure to a variety of colleges can significantly impact students' educational choices and future opportunities. South counselor Jennifer Vick underscores the importance of this exposure in broadening students’ future. “I think it's great because you just get some face time and exposure to a lot of different schools,” Said Jennifer Vick. “I always feel like sometimes kids just don't have the chance to see schools. You see the big schools that are playing on TV, or if your parents or siblings go to a school, maybe you have been to a particular campus, but it's kind of limited. There are so many different kinds of schools, and different sizes and different programs. I feel like that's kind of a nice entry point because it's the first exposure a lot of kids have to different schools they have never heard of.”

One step closer

By Elly Meteer, Mia Schultz, and Brandon Eshman May 23, 2024

College Night is an opportunity for students and parents to engage with colleges from all across the country and learn more about what they offer. It also exposes students to many colleges that they may...

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Making a change in the community

By Josie Chasiotis, Staff Reporter May 22, 2024

As a nonprofit division of the Rotary organization, Interact Club aims to uplift the community through projects and activities offered to and run by students. Each month, the club finds local organizations,...

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