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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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Courtesy of Frances Strong

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,...

Courtesy of Lauren Nixon

Balancing the field and the classroom

By Eli Kociba, Staff Reporter May 21, 2024

As the lacrosse ball arcs through the air, the sound of sticks clashing fills the field, echoing the intensity of the game. For Lauren Nixon, a math teacher and assistant JV lacrosse coach at Cass Tech,...

Courtesy of Ben Graham

The impact of the viola

By Nour Zaki and Everley Aldridge May 7, 2024

Ever since he can remember, music has always been a constant factor in senior Ben Graham's life. From playing on his toy piano at the ripe age of three, to becoming an All-State violist for four consecutive...

Courtesy of Logan Wolfe

Bass beginnings

By Jolie Plewa, Staff Reporter April 19, 2024

Over the course of about two years of dedicated practice, freshman Logan Wolfe has become infatuated with the sound of the bass guitar. Inspired by popular grunge and rock bands such as Nirvana, Guns and...

Giving green

Giving green

By Lilly Kline, Section Editor April 17, 2024

Tucked away in the corner of the third-floor B-building, room B315 is home to a lush assortment of houseplants in varying stages of life. With plants soaking up the sunshine against the window panes, it...

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