Monday, May 7, 2012
The Grosse Pointe South girls track and field team won the Sterling Heights Invitational and set several meet records, according to Coach Steve Zaranek.
The following information was submitted by Grosse Pointe South track coach Steve Zaranek. The South girls track team dominated the 15-team Sterling Heights Invitational over the weekend. Meet records were set across the board including Hannah Meier in both the mile and half mile, the sprint relay team of Mia Perkins, Cierra Rice, Andrea DiCresce and Caitlin Moore, the 1600 relay team of Kelsie Schwartz, Ersula Farrow, Haley Meier and Hannah Meier, and a meet record for the most points ever scored by one team. South scored 162 points. Also in the top five were Dakota at 80, Troy at 50, Romeo at 47 and Regina at 37. Also scoring points for South were Alexa Calas, Erin Ivers, Elise Grever, Christy Ford, Lily Pendy, Aubryn Samaroo, Emily …
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
The artwork of 24 University Liggett and South High School students will be displayed at the Detroit Public Library.
The artwork of several Grosse Pointe South High School and University Liggett School students will be on display at the main branch of the Detroit Public Library. The 24 students join dozens of others from Michigan's 13th Congressional district in the Artistic Discovery Contest, a nationwide high school arts competition sponsored by the members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The 2012 competition is co-chaired by U.S. Rep. Hansen Clarke, whose 13th District includes the Grosse Pointes. In addition to being a lawmaker, Clarke holds a bachelor's degree in fine arts for painting from Cornell University. “As an artist and lawmaker, I deeply appreciate the dedication, effort and sacrifice required to create works of art," Clarke said. "…
Monday, April 30, 2012
Grosse Pointe South High School's last performances of the Phantom of the Opera are this week.
Grosse Pointe South High School's last performances of the Phantom of the Opera are this week: Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Phantom has more than 100 students involved in its production. Approximately 60 on are stage, 20 in the pit and other behind-the-scene roles. Tickets may be purchased through the choir's website, gpsouthchoir.org or by calling 432-3638. The show is performed at the Grosse Pointe Performing Arts Center, which is located on the campus of Grosse Pointe North High School. Performances include:
Friday, April 27, 2012
A finance specialist from Grosse Pointe South High School awarded three students this week for their volunteer work with cash rewards from her own pocket.
Three high school students received an award this week from a finance specialist at Grosse Pointe South who applied by answering questions about their volunteerism. Beatrice Birdsong created the award, named the Birdsong Spirit Award, to recognize students for their volunteerism. This was the first year for the award and Birdsong says she's already planning to do it again. She is working on a time table now, she said. "I had a blast," she said. She asked students to answer three questions: Birdsong said she was not only impressed with the type of volunteer work the students performed but also with their answers. She had many applicants and ultimately, three students were chosen as the winners. They are: Stafford and Poirier each received $…
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Grosse Pointe South's Spring Benefit held this week benefits the Grosse Pointe South Mothers' Club, which uses its funding to grant scholarships to students, fund curriculum requests by teachers and help with the historic preservation of the building.
The Mothers’ Club of Grosse Pointe South held its Spring Benefit and Fashion Show in the main gymnasium this week. More than 420 tickets were sold for this annual event, which features South students modeling local retailers’ attire and the behind-the-scenes skills of many more students. Patrons enjoyed lunch and entertainment provided by the South orchestra and jazz band and former South students who are now performing in the Grosse Pointe Theatre. The South choir performed songs from their Italy tour as well as glimpses of the upcoming all-school musical, Phantom of the Opera. Mike Trudel, a South parent and Grosse Pointe Theater actor, choreographed and emceed the entire production. Key sponsors for the event were the Blaser Design …
Grosse Pointe South's spring musical, Phantom of the Opera, opens to the public tonight at the Grosse Pointe Performing Arts Center. The students will perform the show seven times beginning today through May 5.
Grosse Pointe South High School students have their opening performance today of Phantom of the Opera--the spring musical they've been working on since January. The elaborate set, which includes a large chandelier, began being built for the musical last July, South's Choir director Ellen Bowen said. Hundreds of costumes lined racks in a backstage room, each actor having multiple outfits, and volunteers were still sewing. The production really gained momentum after South students returned from their trip to Italy earlier this year, Bowen said, noting many of the same students are involved. Rehearsals began before the group left but Italy was the focus and afterward, Phantom became the focus, she said. Directed by Melissa Smith, Phantom has …
Monday, April 23, 2012
The annual fashion show/fundraiser put on by the Grosse Pointe Mothers' Club is Tuesday. Tickets are still available and the show will include the talents of 250 students, plus local shopping opportunities before and after as well as a variety of raffle i
This year's theme for Grosse Pointe South's annual fashion show is a musical theatre named the Fashion Must Go On. The show is in South's main gymnasium from 12 to 3 p.m. Tickets are $35 and are availabe for purchse by telephone at 313-300-9060 or via email at president@mothersclubgps.com. The luncheon begins at noon and the show follows. The show features the talents of more than 250 students and benefits the Grosse Pointe South Mothers' Club, which provides scholarships, teacher/classroom/curriculum grants and money toward projects that relate to preserving the historical nature of South. The fashion show is the organization's biggest fundraiser and involves a variety of local businesses who donate product, services or other items. In …
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Thursday, March 15, 2012
Two teachers—one from from Grosse Pointe South and one from University Liggett—recently received honors for their work in the classroom and beyond.
Grosse Pointe South American History and Economics teacher Bruce Pelto has been named the 2012 Michigan Outstanding Teacher of American History by the Michigan Society of Daughters of the American Revolution. Pelto competed for the award at a regional level and then was selected to be advanced to the state level. After winning at the state level, he will also be considered at the national level within the organization. The Grosse Pointe Public School Board recognized Pelto for his award during their last board meeting. He has been teaching with Grosse Pointe Public Schools for the last 11 years but has been an educator for much longer. Another teacher in the Pointes, Phillip Moss, who is the chair of University Liggett's Department of …
Saturday, March 10, 2012
The joint Daddy-Daughter dance held by all of the five Grosse Pointes will begin in just a few hours at Grosse Pointe South. Upload photos of your special night to Patch's gallery.
The annual Daddy-Daughter dance begins at 7 p.m. tonight at Grosse Pointe South High School. Intended to offer daughter's a special night with their dads, the event includes dancing, music and light refreshments. It is for girls age 12 and younger. Each daughter will receive a wrist corsage upon checking in and the dance will end at 9 p.m. The director of parks and recreation from each of the five Grosse Pointes have joined forces to offer this as one community event instead of holding five separate dances. This is the second year the Pointes have offered it as a community wide event. Upload a photo of you and your daughter dancing, posing together before leaving the house or just having fun at the annual event.
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Second annual weekend event, Uptown Film Festival, showcases Michigan-made movies with premieres, awards and other special events Thursday-Saturday in downtown Birmingham.
If you are a fan of the Michigan film industry, this weekend is for you as the second annual Uptown Film Festival opens in Birmingham on Thursday. The festival, which is expanding to three days in its second year, takes place at the Palladium 12 and Birmingham 8 movie theaters. With screenings of more than 50 films, the Uptown Film Festival celebrates the state's film industry by honoring movies made partly or entirely in Michigan. The festival will wrap up Saturday with the third annual Michigan Film Awards. The festival marks the world, Michigan and Metro Detroit premieres of several films, including Bully, a documentary spotlighting the impact of bullying in American schools and communities; Brothers on the Line and Detroit Winter. In …
Allison Baker
5:29 pm on Thursday, April 26, 2012
Thanks to everyone that made sure the 'Fashion Must Go On!' another wonderful Mothers' Club Spring Benefit!! We are especially grateful to all the wonderful local businesses that helped make this event such a success including our generous sponsors and program advertisers, all the local stores that let us showcase their amazing fashions, Grosse Pointe Theater for the wonderful entertainment, … more ›