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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

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Norsemen united by blood

By Donell James and Michael Roustemis
January 7, 2025

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