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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

Lions navigate coaching staff shakeup

Lions navigate coaching staff shakeup

By Brandon Eshman and Noah Kociba March 12, 2025

After losing to the Washington Commanders in the divisional round, the Super Bowl-candidate Detroit Lions ended their promising season on a low note. After the loss, parts of the Lions coaching staff have...

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Quick Hits

By Finn Collins and Trevor Lipscomb March 11, 2025

Girls varsity dance with Amanda Wong While the dance team hasn’t been perfect this season, facing injuries and challenges, junior Amanda Wong has found strength in the team’s bond. Through every...

Norsemen continue to uplift despite loss to Brother Rice

Norsemen continue to uplift despite loss to Brother Rice

By Trevor Lipscomb and Katie McLeod March 5, 2025

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Salvador dominates the mat as the only female

By Josie Cueter, Vinny Wilhelm, and Celesta Weidenbach March 3, 2025

In a sport highly dominated by males, junior Sophia Salvador has made her mark on the North varsity wrestling team as the only female on their roster. Inspired by her older brother Michael Salvador’s...

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Quick Hits

By Allie Mattes and Charlotte DeCraene February 24, 2025

Girls varsity basketball with Eva Borowski Kicking off the season with a record of 4-3, the girls varsity basketball team is overcoming the adversity that comes with having a team with a majority of...

LEADERSHIP IN ACTION | The Norsemen varsity basketball team huddles up as senior players, including captain Ben Rickerman, guide the team through an intense game.  “The number of seniors on our team brings a lot of leadership,” Rickerman said. “It helps have experience on the court and really helps build the culture of the program.”

Success by the seniors

By Katie McLeod, Caroline Murray, and Kathryn Schaden February 12, 2025

With a 10-4 record and a win over South, many Norsemen acknowledge how the seniors, such as captain Ben Rickerman, are contributing and leading the boy's varsity basketball team down the road to success....

Win or lose?

Win or lose?

By Molly Lau and Gabby Haddad January 13, 2025

Pro Formula 1 has stood alone as the pinnacle of motorsport for almost a quarter of a century, garnering a fanbase in the hundreds of millions. Over the years, Formula 1 has made many changes, a handful...

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Quick Hits

By Maria Castronero and Maddie Pflaum January 13, 2025

Girls Varsity Gymnastics with Jessica Taylor With one meet behind them, the girls gymnastics team is off to a fresh start. This year's team looks different from last year's, with only one senior,...

Girls varsity ice hockey embraces a fresh start

Girls varsity ice hockey embraces a fresh start

By Allie Mattes and Elliott Jarvi December 19, 2024

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LEADING THE WAY |  From her encouragement at practice to having the ability to race together at States, sophomore Mia Melhelm cherishes the moments she has shared with Avery Beal. “My favorite memories with Avery from swim, have been how supportive and comforting she has always been, and having the opportunity to swim at States with her,” Melhem said.

Swimming into States and beyond

By Lindsey Grice and Carson Janisse December 19, 2024

After 14 years in the pool, senior Avery Beal has decided to take her academic and athletic talents to Oakland University. Along this 14-year journey, she has had many accomplishments like placing 3rd...

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Quick Hits

By Finn Collins and Stephen Listman December 4, 2024

Boys varsity swim with James Gusmano As the varsity boys swim team begins their season, junior James Gusmano has taken his preparations seriously, expecting good results. Through his leadership...

Girls swim: Navigating states

Girls swim: Navigating states

By Donell James and Michael Roustemis November 20, 2024

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