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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

Sticks up for cancer

Sticks up for cancer

By Sasha Kezhaya and Phil Prost October 21, 2024

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Quick Hits

Quick Hits

By Troy Lipscomb and Elliott Jarvi October 15, 2024

Girls varsity volleyball with Charlotte Julien Varsity volleyball captain Charlotte Julien thinks the team's chemistry is unstoppable this volleyball season. In past years, the team has been made...

Practice Makes Perfect | Tennis is a sport that you only get better at over time and with practice according to Varsity Coach, John Vanalst. He assists both his team and tennis players individually. “Play as much as you can, you don't have to be a great player, you just play as much as you can and you'll get better everyday,” Vanalst said.

Triumph in tennis

By Everley Aldridge and Maria Castronero October 9, 2024

A sport, consisting of just a ball and racket, means more than that for the boy’s varsity tennis coach, John Vanalst. Members of the team have found increased success by working together and having...

In the D draft debrief

In the D draft debrief

By Gabby Miller, Section Editor May 22, 2024

Whether you missed the draft, chose not to watch it, or are devastated you couldn’t find parking and see it for yourself in Detroit, it’s my job to fill you in on what you could’ve missed and why...

Quick Hits

Quick Hits

By Kelton Green, Intern May 22, 2024

Boys track with Jaden Laster  Since the first meet on April 10 against Grosse Pointe South, senior captain Jaden Laster has been prepared to compete this season.   The team’s primary objective...

Getting the ball rolling: Athletic Book Club begins

Getting the ball rolling: Athletic Book Club begins

By Josie Chasiotis and Lindsey Grice April 30, 2024

In a small, quiet room of the library, a select group of athletes chosen for their leadership gather for the first time. In the Athletic Book Club, athletes come together and read books, journals and set...

NEW COACHES, NEW NORMAL | Upon the introduction of new sprint coach Erinne Lubienski, track members took on a change within their typical routine, according to junior Mimi Trupiano. “It definitely changed because people had to get used to different rules and different ways that we did practice and workouts.”

Overcoming hurdles in girls track

By Sage Cole and Vinny Wilhelm April 19, 2024

Swiftly taking on the hurdles on and off the track, the girls track team has faced interruptions within their routine. Changes in the coaching staff have posed new hurdles for their team, as the recent...

Dedication Pays Off | During the 2023 homecoming pep assembly, the girls soccer team was recognized for their hard work and accomplishments that took place in their previous season. Reflecting on their success, senior Alyssa Burney takes pride in their efforts. “I was very proud to be a part of the team and be able to win for our school,” Burney said.

Starting from scratch: State Champions hire new coach

By Allie Mattes, Josie Cueter, and Kate Kasuba March 11, 2024

After a memorable Division 2 State Championship win for the girls varsity soccer team, returning players suspect that this year is going to look different due to their head coach leaving and a predicted...

Hail to the cheaters?

Hail to the cheaters?

By Gabby Miller, Section Editor February 29, 2024

Those who stayed became champions for University of Michigan Football’s Team 144.  Although they ended their season as National College Champions with a 15-0 season record, it wasn’t an easy journey...

Quick Hits

Quick Hits

By Everley Aldridge and Josie Chasiotis February 13, 2024

Boys ice hockey with Matthew Lorelli   Over the last four years, the boys’ varsity ice hockey team at North has encountered many losses stemming from a consistently minimal player count. Despite...

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