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North Pointe Now

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

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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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Courtesy of Sophia Salvador

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...

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....

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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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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...

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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...

Take down on the voids

Take down on the voids

By Gabby Miller and Nick Saigh January 31, 2024

Underclassmen have ended the Grosse Pointe North’s varsity wrestling team’s streak of voids. Despite the team’s talent and passion, until this season, the team couldn’t escape voids — automatic...

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By Rachel Rumschlag and Kate Kasuba January 26, 2024

Girls synchronized swimming with Juliette Aouad Senior captain Juliette Aouad has participated in synchronized swimming since seventh grade. As a leader, Aouad hopes that North’s synchronized swim...

Flipping back into gymnastics: North’s gymnastics team is seeing a return of gymnasts after leaving the sport in previous years.

Flipping back into gymnastics: North’s gymnastics team is seeing a return of gymnasts after leaving the sport in previous years.

By Allie McIntyre and Josie Cueter December 20, 2023

Specializing in floor and beam, sophomore Emily Bania might be new to the team, but she is not new to gymnastics.  After taking a year off the sport, many new players are returning to Grosse Pointe North...

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