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Mia Stephanoff, Copy Editor

Hi! My name is Mia Stephanoff and I'm a senior at Grosse Pointe North. I'm excited to be copy editor, giving reads to stories, making changes, and providing aid. This is my second year as part of the North Pointe staff, and I'm so sad that it is also my final year. I love working with all the staff and creating stories we are excited to share with our readers. I'm a part of three sports teams for North. I play field hockey, basketball, and soccer. Outside of sports, I'm a Link Crew leader, a part of the National Honors Society, and an active member in my community. I Love to help coach girls middle school soccer, and participate in various service projects.

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NO “I” IN TEAM | While Magic: The Gathering is a competitive game played against opponents, English teacher Paul Golm believes that the underlying teamwork is what makes the game. “Its more about learning the game and realizing that magic is about helping other people learn to play because it is a very complex game,” Golm said.

Trading in phones for cards: Golm’s Magic kits bring new entertainment to tutorial

By Elly Meteer and Mia Stephanoff
April 5, 2023
Your friendly neighborhood basketball league

Your friendly neighborhood basketball league

By Mia Stephanoff and Gabe Goode
March 8, 2023
FACING UNCOMFORTABILITY | Passion for the sport is what pushes junior captain Preston Auld to take on the challenges that come with wrestling. “My favorite part about wrestling is how hard [it makes you work],” Auld said. “It really makes you comfortable with being uncomfortable.”

[Video] Meet the team on the mat: Get to know the wrestling team

By Mia Stephanoff and Sofia Gualdoni
February 8, 2023
NO PLACE LIKE NORTH | One of the many reasons why Student Activities Director Peggy Bonbrisco enjoys hosting the luncheon is getting the chance to reconnect with North graduates. “Seeing the way they matured is always awesome,” Bonbrisco said.

Once a Norseman, always a Norseman: Three classes of graduates reunite at alumni luncheon

By Mia Stephanoff and Lilly Kline
January 17, 2023
SUPPORT OFF THE COURT | The student section was loud and proud to cheer on the Lady Norsemen. Junior Jenna Winowiecki was in attendance and outfitted in the construction theme. She loved the energy created on and off the court during the game. “The sport is super exciting and I love the atmosphere of everyone being so excited for one another when they succeed,” Winowiecki said.

Digging deeper into the season: Varsity volleyball puts on a fight against the Blue Devils in district finals

By Mia Stephanoff and Allie Mattes
December 1, 2022
GIVING IT ALL | Playing a rival school means leaving it all on the court, especially for districts. Senior Mary Schaden believes that working as a team to achieve goals is the key to success. “We have and leave it all on the floor so we are able to go home knowing we gave full effort.”

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SETTING THE STAGE |Preparing for a district final game takes hard work. Senior and right side hitter Lizzy Rheume stressed the importance of the mindset they had leading up to the big game. “Our mindset going into the game was to play our own game and not worry about what South was going to do, Rheume said. “We can only control what we do on the court, so we focused on minimizing errors and playing hard.”

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NEVER CAUGHT OFF GUARD | The team prepares by conditioning to be ready for whatever the game will throw at them. Junior and outside hitter Lauren Lefebvre thinks that physical preparation is just as important as mental preparation. “To prepare for districts we did a lot of conditioning with weights and cardio,” Lefebvre said. “Then we would practice our different rotations and play.”

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SERVING UP SKILLS | The student section isn’t the only way the volleyball team receives support. Many parents attend games over the season and watch as their child grows in the sport. Teri Dodenhoff has enjoyed watching her daughter, libero Olivia Dodenhoff, improve during her senior season. “I think her mental and physical game improved throughout the season,” Dodenhoff said. “Her endurance and ability to anticipate also grew stronger after every game.”

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MORE THAN TEAMMATES | Not everyone gets the opportunity to play on the same team as their siblings. For Sophomore and defensive specialist Charlotte Julien, this was her year to play with her big sister, Annabelle Julien. “It has been such a fun experience getting to play with my sister for the first time before she graduates,” Julien said. “Being on the court with her has given me a new appreciation for her as a player and as a teammate.”

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SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER | Even though it is only her first year on the cheer team, freshman Gwen Peterson expresses her love for the sport. She has enjoyed meeting new girls, specifically developing relationships with the upper-classmen. “Either Amaya or Zoe has inspired me most,” Peterson said. “Amaya is just a great role model in general and Zoe is one of the best people I know. Shes a really good flyer.”

Flying into the new season: On the sidelines with the JV cheer team

By Mia Stephanoff and Stephanie Karoutsos
October 11, 2022
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