North Pointe - Volume 55 - Senior Issue - May 25, 2023

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION | Grace Rossman

Leading legacy: Senior class profile

By Grace Cueter & Grace Rossman

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & MANAGING EDITOR

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Both on and off of North’s campus, in areas of athletics, music, leadership and community, NHS adviser Kimbrely Deptula describes the class of 2023 as “spirited”.

The group dynamic that the class holds is what Deptula believes sets them apart. Completing over 2,400 hours of tutoring and 440 additional hours of community service, the 110 NHS members strive to do good for themselves and the community. Deptula says that the class’ bond is what helps them to succeed in a variety of areas.

“This class was so impacted by the pandemic and for such a long period of time,” Deptula said. “I think that what stands out and sets them apart is that they have found a sense of comradery throughout these challenges that has brought them together. I see some of the strongest bonds and friendships in this class.”

Athletes played in masks, sanitized equipment and tested for COVID-19 every Monday at 6:30 a.m. Athletic Director Michelle Davis feels honored to observe and assist the class of 2023 athletes.

“They have weathered the tides and accomplished several all state finishes, state titles as teams and individuals, broken numerous school records, and helped change the culture of the North athletic program,” Davis said. “It was a privilege to watch them play and grow as student athletes but more importantly as young adults.”

Moving from the turf to the A-Building music rooms, the class of 2023 has countless first division ratings in MSBOA festivals, and continuous four year participation in the Solo & Ensemble Competition. Director of Orchestras Noah Zogas applauds the impacts they have made outside of the classroom.

“The North students do a great job showing off their skills in our community and representing North’s musical community in our greater area in wonderful ways,” Zogas said. “Because of these seniors, the younger students get to see these older kids and their accomplishments and it helps to instill the want to make [music] happen at a younger age.”

T he class of 2023 leaves behind a legacy of academic excellence. Their experience at North was marked heavily by the pandemic, yet they persevered in their studies, athletics, performing arts and club competitions. They will be missed and we can't wait to see what they accomplish next.

DR. KATE MURRAY PRINCIPAL

Throughout the past four years, 2023 class president Grace Lemanski has watched the class come together to work towards a common goal numerous times. She knows that their consistent effort has paid off in a variety of ways, including a back to back win of the Spirit Jug, prom and countless successful fundraisers.

“One of our strengths I would say our class has is working together,” Lemanski said. “When it comes to

getting things done like float [building], bake sales or union decorations, we always have students volunteer to help without even being asked. It really shows how much our class cares about each other and getting things done.”

Working as a team is something that class adviser Barb Guest also commends the class of 2023 for. Guest highlights the growth that she has observed during the past four years, specifically within the class council. She says that they are kind, compassionate, willing to help others, and represent the entirety of the class.

“The class of 2023 will leave a legacy as students who strived for success,” Guest said. “The hard work and dedication they have shown to their class offers inspiration for others to achieve anything they put their minds to. They worked hard to win the Spirit Award twice, as juniors and as seniors. But more importantly, they display through example, school loyalty, pride and student development.”

Academics were no exception to the many areas that the class of 2023 excelled in. 50 students are members of the Academic Hall of Fame, and the class received a combined total of over five million dollars in scholarship money. Principal Dr. Kate Murray emphasizes the strength and commitment that it took the senior class to reach these academic heights, and notes that the group will be one that is forever thought of in a beaming light.

“The class of 2023 leaves behind a legacy of academic excellence,” Murray said. “Their experience at North was marked heavily by the pandemic, yet they persevered in their studies, athletics, performing arts and club competitions. They will be missed and we can't wait to see what they accomplish next.”

PHOTO | Courtesy of Peggy

Advice from the past for our future

By Isabella Boedeker & Hayley Zalewski STAFF REPORTERS

JAMES FISHER | “If you feel that something isn't working the way you had hoped it is okay to change paths. Don't look at changing your plans as a setback but as a chance for growth. There is no better time in your life than now to learn something new, start a job, travel or take risks."

SUSAN BARKER | “With great vigor, live your futures as courageous, respectful, kind human beings. Look forward to all the future has in store for you, but enjoy every second of the here and now. We are counting on you to provide us with a future better than any of us could ever imagine. Cherish the friendships you’ve made up to this point while embracing the new ones you’ll make in the years to come as you prepare for your future careers.”

S T . J O A N

JULIE NURSE | “Be bold, be courageous and be your best. And in the words of Abraham Lincoln, ‘Whatever you are, be a good one.'”

AMY CLOR | “Even if you really want to go home on a weekend during the first month of your freshman year, force yourself to stay on campus. It will give you time and space to make new friendships. Your confidence, independence, and comfort will grow. Also, have safe, healthy fun.”

S T A R

THERESE SCHRAGE | “Believe in yourself, go after your dreams, remember you are loved and supported by your teachers, don’t be afraid to make mistakes and always remember that kindness matters.”

STEVEN CHEVALIER | “The best advice I can offer is to always stay positive and embrace change. Remember you have been educated by one of the best districts in the state, you're ready and you got this.”

P A R C E L L S

KIMBERLY HOOL | “If I had to give a piece of advice that will take you far it is 'perseverance'. Enjoy the moments that go well, but push through and pay attention when things don't go well. Don't be afraid of a challenge because those will be the biggest learning opportunities.”

JAMES KETTEL | “Make each day count. Don't waste a single one of them. Don't spend too much time thinking about the past. Learn from your mistakes, then move on. Life happens through the windshield, not the rear view mirror.”

B R O W N E L L

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MANAGING EDITORS

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Grace Rossman

SECTION EDITORS

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STAFF REPORTERS

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Mary Bentley

Isabella Boedeker

Sage Cole

Wren Cueter

Maggie Dunn

Gabe Goode

Sofia Gualdoni

Lauren Kaled

Stephanie Karoutsos

Lilly Kline

Troy Lipscomb

Allie Mattes

Allie McIntyre

Sasha Poradun

Gianna Roux

Mia Schultz

Lauren Veitengruber

Hayley Zalewski

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SENIORS

Last year in our incoming message, we promised to modernize the layout of our publication in order to create a fresh new style for our newspaper. We started from scratch, experimenting with a brand new layout that we created over the summer. Hearing student feedback after our first issue was published, we knew we were on the right track. Through each issue we published, we continued to improve and modernized North Pointe by successfully capturing the interest of our student body. We are truly proud of each and every issue we have published this year and sincerely believe our new style has changed the course of North Pointe for the better. When we first stepped into our roles as the North Pointe Executive Board, we acknowledged our journalistic duty to

cover the varying interests of our readers and clearly report on the topics in our community. This year, we sent out a readership survey to the community, including students, teachers, parents and community members that engage with our publication. Because 86% of responses emphasized their preference for reading our content in our physical publication, we focused on making changes to the paper that reflected who and what they wanted to see more of. We expanded our sports and editorial sections from one page to two pages. We captured more student life with the use of our new camera equipment. We featured more students in our “Faces in the Crowd” series on our Instagram.

North Pointe has provided us with essential skills such as becoming powerful writers, ambitious designers and confident leaders, all of which we will carry with us as we leave high school. The newsroom is our second home, due to both the people in the room and what we do there. We will truly miss being part of such a special publication.

We wish the incoming executive board Elly Meteer as Editor-in-Chief and Katie Madigan as Managing Editor as well as the staff for the 2023-2024 school year the best of luck. As we count down the days till graduation excited for where we will go next, we cannot wait to see what the future holds for North Pointe. We will be forever grateful for everything this program has given us.

Recruiting all readers

By Katie Madigan & Elly Meteer SECTION EDITORS

human element within our reporting. We also plan on reviving our podcast series to facilitate a more intimate and raw connection with our audience.

For over half a century, the North Pointe has served as the voice for the student body. As incoming leaders for next year’s publication, it is our ambition to continue this legacy and further improve our student news outlet. Our goal as next year’s Executive Board is to continue to modernize the paper and maintain our reliability as a news source.

We aim to enhance our website and expand our readership beyond the physical paper. We plan to cultivate eye-catching elements for our web design to encapsulate a visually appealing online presence to improve our publication’s accessibility and connection to the community. Through social media, we will introduce additional ongoing segments in order to maintain a

As student journalists, we strive to cover a diverse array of topics that interest our student body, while also maintaining journalistic integrity. We hope to shed light on the many different extracurriculars and student interests through our publication so we ensure every student feels represented. It is also our priority to maintain our reliability as misinformation can be seen in many media outlets today. We are committed to ensuring our publication is factual in order to support our student body in forming well educated opinions.

We would like to express our gratitude for our previous Executive Board, Grace Cueter as Editorin-Chief and Annabelle Julien and Grace Rossman as Managing Editors, for their tremendous contributions to our revised newspaper. Their dedicated leadership and diligent attitudes toward journalism have strongly influenced our initiatives for next year. As we transition into our new roles, we hope to honor the legacy that has been paved before us. Through our shared passion for the art of journalism we will spread our enthusiasm for writing and reporting with the entire North community.

Supporting the seniors

More than a backpack

By Lauren Veitengruber

PHOTOS | Madi Lucido STAFF REPORTER

The community environment created at North is without a doubt what we will miss most when the dismissal bell rings on our final day of school. In this building, we are met by feelings of support, unity, dedication and excitement. North and the people within it have been our safety net since the first day of our freshman year.

In moments of uncertainty and fear, North’s mental health team has been readily available. As underclassmen, they supported us through times of quarantine restrictions and hybrid learning and taught us to observe the well being of those around us. During the aftermath of the Oxford shooting, there was a space available for students to collect their emotions. Later, when the MSU shooting impacted those even closer to us, the mental health team supported and comforted students and faculty. Following the December lockdown, they made sure that the student body knew safety was a priority.

We would like to thank North’s mental health team on the behalf of the senior class. The ARK staff,

counseling staff and members of Peer 2 Peer have helped us to maintain our comfortability with ourselves and the world around us. In moments where our health and security needs have been overlooked, the mental health team has provided us with accessible resources to boost our well-being. Additionally, as we transition into the next phase of our lives, having trusted adults that we could lean on to aid with decision making regarding our future was immensely beneficial.

According to The Education Trust, one out of five students do not have access to a counselor. That is close to eight million students without a system that provides essential emotional and academic support. The mental health team, including counselors, at North emphasizes the dedication and compassion our school has for their students.

As we complete our final chapter at North, we know that we will always be able to call it home. The numerous individuals who have made our mental health, well-being, success and growth a priority have prepared us for everything and anything that we may encounter after graduation. North, we cannot thank you enough.

It was fall of 2011 when my family and I set out to search for a new backpack for my first grade school year at TJ Maxx. As I entered the back to school section, there it was, the perfect backpack. The brown straps complimented the blue and pink floral swirl pattern that took over the entire front. There were four zipper compartments that caught my eye, perfect to hold all my school supplies. Little did I know this same backpack would be on my back until senior year of high school.

Every year before the new school year started, my parents would ask me if I wanted to look at new backpacks or even try and persuade me to find a new backpack. Every year I would tell them how my backpack was still in good condition, and perfectly fine

to use. I never understood why some of my classmates would come back after the summer with a new backpack each year. I always thought it was such a waste.

Once it was time for me to part ways with Ferry Elementary I changed out the folders and large pencil case full of Crayola markers and crayons for organized binders and mature mechanical pencils. After graduating eighth grade from Parcells, I ventured to North with my backpack less heavy, just holding my laptop.

Through all three buildings my backpack has held different items necessary for me at the time. It has served me for over a decade. Now that I am graduating and heading to college next year, I plan on bringing my backpack with me. It is only right to keep the tradition of using the same backpack for this next step in my life.

Not pictured: Shayla Andrews, Lauren Veitengruber, Hayley Zalewski

Class of 2023 sports commits

By Madi Lucido & Allie Mattes COPY EDITOR & STAFF REPORTER

Kinsley Aldridge

Calvin University

Sport: Lacrosse

“I just fell in love with the team and the program, and I could not see myself anywhere else.”

Helen Aouad

University of Michigan

Sport: Synchronized Swimming

“I'm looking forward to competing against other big schools like OSU or UPenn. It will be so cool to meet people with similar interests who live far away.”

Adam Ayrault

Wayne State University

Sport: Basketball

“I am very excited to play at the next level because I will get to showcase my talents and prove that I belong.”

Annabel Ayrault

Wayne State University

Sport: Basketball

“In college I am looking forward to creating new friendships and growing as a person and player.”

Kaitlyn Barr

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Sport: Softball

“I am most looking forward to meeting a lot of new people and building relationships and having the opportunity to continue playing at a higher level.”

Gabby Brumme

Adrian College

Sport: Ice Hockey

“I am looking forward to making long term friendships with my teammates and winning championships with them.”

Kaiden DePascale

Buena Vista University

Sport: Tennis

“I decided to play at Buena Vista University so that I can keep up my skills in a competitive environment and earn my dream degree at the same time.”

Nicolas Dixon

Adrian College

Sport: Football

“Adrian felt like home more than the other colleges I visited. I love the coaches and the atmosphere.”

Drew Hill

Wayne State University

Sport: Baseball & Football

“I was set on Wayne State once I got to know the coaches better and seeing how great of people they are. Outside of sports, they’re some of the most genuine people I have met.”

Joel Jarvi

Concordia University Ann Arbor

Sport: Lacrosse

“I realized I was not done playing sports yet. The window to play sports competitively is only open for so long, and I was not ready to close that window.”

Grace McCormick

University of Detroit Mercy

Sport: Soccer

“I decided to play at U of D Mercy because of the nursing program, the coaching staff and the level they play at.”

Madelyn Olson

Suffolk University

Sport: Volleyball

“I'm looking forward to meeting my teammates and traveling with them. We also have a player from abroad and I'm super excited to work with her."

Olivia Palacio

Adrian College

Sport: Lacrosse & Ice Hockey

“I love the competition level and going to a more rural school where I don't know a lot of people sports will definitely help me make friends and have something to bond over.”

Leah Salisbury

Rochester University

Sport: Softball

“I realized I wasn’t ready to be quite done with my softball career. One of my coaches from North last year is the head coach and I love the way she coaches and has a perspective of things.”

Cam Schafer

Alma College Sport: Baseball

“I am excited to keep working for four more years and keep playing the game I love.”

Paige Spence

University of Michigan

Sport: Synchronized Skating

“I am looking forward to skating synchro in college because it has been a dream of mine ever since I started skating.”

On the green with our Evans Scholars

By Wren Cueter & Sofia Gualdoni STAFF REPORTERS

The Evans Scholarship is an award that provides a full ride tuition and housing scholarship for caddies attending state universities. The requirements for the scholarship include high excellence in academics and caddying.

Chris Murray

Michigan State University

When a friend assured him it would be a fun summer job five years ago, senior Chris Murray began caddying at Lochmoor Club. This fall, He will be attending Michigan State University as a Mechanical Engineering major.

From the first year he began caddying, his ultimate goal was to receive the Evans Scholarship. In those five years he has worked hard and diligently, and he is now able to go to college without impacting his family financially.

“This opportunity means everything for me personally. This allows me to be one of the first in my family to go to college without any debt,” Murray said. “I want this not only just for me, but for my family as well, so they don't have to worry about me.”

Rita Shemmai

University of Michigan

Since she was 13 years old, senior Rita Shemmai has worked at Lochmoor Club as a caddie. Her hard work paid off this year when she was awarded the Evans Scholarship to attend the University of Michigan, where she will be majoring in Biopsychology, Cognition and Neuroscience.

According to Shemmai, this full-ride scholarship will be life changing for her family. Her parents had always hoped she would be an Evans Scholar.

“My mom and dad found a newspaper article on the Evans Scholarship before I was born and pinned it to our fridge,” Shemmai said. “My parents thought that it was a great program and wanted me to apply for it.”

Michigan State University

Through his time as a caddie at Lochmoor Club, senior Jacob Simcox learned the importance of hard work and persistence. Simcox will be majoring in Finance and minoring in Financial Planning and Wealth Management at Michigan State University this fall.

This opportunity means the world to Simcox, and will allow him to attend college in Michigan without worrying about a financial burden.

“I wasn't sure what I was going to do if I didn't get the scholarship because my parents are moving to Seattle,” Simcox said. “I would either have to go with them or figure out a way to pay for school myself here. It gave me a pathway to choose.”

Jacob Simcox

In-State post graduate plans

Adrian College

Gabrielle Brumme

Nicolas Dixon

Jaden Holyfield

Olivia Palacio

Alma College

Quinn Addy

Natalie Legge

Cam Schafer

Calvin University

Kinsley Aldridge

Central Michigan University

Elise Chaperon

Ed Magill

Henry Orlowski

College for Creative Studies

Ella McCarthy

Concordia-Ann Arbor

Joel Jarvi

Eastern Michigan University

James Cramer

Gavin DeFillippo

Cairi Lawrence

Grand Valley State University

Lauryn Davis

Addison Erickson

Jae Gauthier

Evan Heimberger

Nick Jarackas

Alexander Lawrence

Drew Lovell

Kirby Smith

Grand Canyon University

Faith Watkins

Hope College

Helaina Pietrowsky

Syndie Senters

Macomb Community College

Aaron Brunson

Liam Harris

Noah LaFleur

Jacob Rivera

Victoria Schaaf

Ben Suarez

Elise Torp

Madonna University

Zachary Cody

Michigan State University

Cole Abke

Maren Anderson

Kyle Armbruster

Jordan Arseneau

Charles Bomgaars

Ella Chamberlain

Eryn Cosgrove

Zoey Crossley

Theodore Cueter

Joseph Daugherty

Faye Fasse

Karly Harris

Nathan Hicks

Marin Hilliker

Lauren Huizdos

Annabelle Julien

Grace Korkmaz

Madelyn LoPorto

Madison Lucido

Ronan MacMaster

Finn Marshall

Daniel Michael

James Moussiaux

Johnathan Mueller

Christopher Murray

Raymond Plieth

Ben Praet

Heavenly Reeves

Elizabeth Rheaume

Kiera Royals

George Safadi

Jacob Simcox

Allicea Sommerville

Mia Stephanoff

Morgan Straske

Donovan Thomas

Giovanni Turrini

Lauren Veitengruber

Makyla Williams

Michigan Technological University

Claire Schultz

Toshi Skibinski

Northern Michigan University

Alyssa King

Hayley Zalewski

Northwood University

Tyler Miller

Rochester Michigan University

Leah Salisbury

Saginaw Valley University

Darrielle Gantt

Jake Sands

University of Detroit Mercy

Grace Lemanski

Grace McCormick

Lia White

University of Michigan

Saad Alrazzi

Helen Aouad

Sophia Borowski

Aaliyah Brown

Alexis Burson

Grace Colombo

Grace Cueter

Isabella Deskins

Sophia Dragich

Asher Fuchs

Katherine Listman

Sarah McCloskey

Ethan Molitor

Rodd Monts

Sahith Nannapaneni

Ava Nowacki

Yasmin Patton

Megan Elizabeth Robert

Grace Rossman

Elena Shaheen

Christina Shea

Rita Shemmai

Paige Spence

University of MichiganFlint

Leo Dragovic

Zachary Potter

Wayne State University

Michael Ament

John Auld

Ciahnna Avant

Adam Ayrault

Annabelle Ayrault

Anna Barr

Kyler Bender

Antonio Broady

Natasha Brown

Zoe Dixon

Dominik Forir

Hyab Gebregziabher

Gabriel Goode

Jacarre Gray

Annabella Grisdale

Chloe Harb

Kelly Heywood

Alayah Hightower

Alexis Hill

Andrew Hill

Joleigh Jackson

Kaylee Morin

Rowan O’Brien

Brady Odell

Chase Pasha

Kindall Pratt

Nathan Saunders

Mary Schaden

Drew Schultz

Lanihya Smith

Paul Sorce

Josh Stevens

Western Michigan University

Alex Agius

Nicholas Fleming

William Hertl

Ryan Kowalski

Ian Spriet

Naima Wright

Real Estate

Jermaine Dickens

Military

London Cart

Samantha Beard

Catherine Nance Wright

Police Academy

Calvin Thompson

Real Estate

Jermaine Dickens

Trade School

Jonathan Bidigare

Desmond Charlet

Jackson Czochara

Ryan Lutes

George Mina

Jacob Nowicki

Zachary Smith

Workforce

Caroline Papciak

Oliva Hutchins

John Kesteloot SENIORS

Out-of-State post graduate plans

Alabama A&M University

Tamir Bassett

Kori Madison

Daniel Taylor

Boston University

Ashleigh Washington

Bowling Green State University

Shamarie Davis

Buena Vista University

Kaiden DePascale

Chapman University

Riann Limmitt

Clemson University

Alexis Richardson

Columbia CollegeChicago

Gabrielle Dalmacy

Gaelle Dalmacy

Cornell University

Marc Mueller

Henry Ford College

Kathryn Elliott

Gage Hendrix

Michael Salvador

Indiana University

Vanessa Ciaramitaro

Samuel Latiff

Jacksonville University

Ethan Rokicki

Kettering University

Peter Hoffmann

Kalven Plewa

Lawrence University

Shayne Kreger

Louisiana State University

Mya Jackson

Loyola UniversityNew Orleans

Rayna Holley

Miami University

Anika Janisse

Nova Southeastern University

Alexandra Bierkle

Ohio University

Tatum Bastien

Saint Xavier University

Shayla Andrews

Suffolk University

Madelyn Olson

SUNY Plattsburgh

Ava Mattaliano

Texas Christian University

Lily Parker

Thiel College

Andrew Dupree

Trident Technical College

Mackenzie Cameron

University of Chicago

Emmett Cho

University of Dayton

Abigail Abraham

Braden Campbell

Olivia Dodenhoff

Lauryn Rendzikowski

Nicole Troszak

University of Denver

Olivia Pannucci

University of Evansville

Rory MacMaster

University of Kansas

Nathan Jochum

University of Kentucky

Lucy Driscoll

Adison Mlynarek

University of North Texas

Aaron Ihrie

University of Notre Dame

Martin Daher

Worcester

Polytechnic Institute

Kaitlyn Barr

Out-of-Country

Exchange Year in Germany

Jake Sachs

The American College Of Greece

Bella Yoakam

Undecided

Quanya Augustus

Cera Bates

Matthew Batts

Autumn Baylis

Marki Benjamin

Micah Bonner

Jackson Bourgeois

Samia Butler

Morgan Cochran

Jordynn Craig

Jap Dexon De Torres

Charles Du Charme

Maggie Favenyesi

Daniel Ferriby

Nicholas Jarakas

Ryan Jenkins

JaNayla Johnson

Lochlan Keith

Demetrius Kennedy

KeArra Kennedy

Ky’eem Kidd

Jack Kline

Christian Kyles

John LaPere

Marie Lee

Mersiha Livadic

Dawayne Lockhart

Ian MacLachlan

Ethan Michalski

University of Guam

Piper Cameron

EDITOR’S NOTE: This list was compiled through the post-grad form that was available on Decision Day or direct communication with North Pointe staff.

Aijalon Fernanders

Zionna Greene

Jamir Harris

Justin Harris

Cardinal Hinlopen

Olivia Hutchins

Dylan Rickerman

William Muawad

Caleb Murray

Simeon Nelson

Nicholas Northey

Mario Paloka

Evan Pemberton

Johnny Persyn

TiYon Reffigee

DeMarion Rouse

Angelyna Scaglione

Michael Sendoykas

Rahmere Shah

LaVon Sims

Darion Smith

Luke Sneden

Joshua Stevens

Eliza Tallarek

Elliot Taylor

Jillian Thomas

Raymond Walker

Matthew Washington

Kaden Weaver

ILLUSTRATION | Bella Yoakam

Academic Hall of Fame

Graduates with a cumulative GPA of 4.0 or higher B

Abigail Abraham

Saad Alrazzi

Helen Aouad

Kyle Armbruster

Annabel Ayrault

A C F

Kaitlyn Barr

Sophia Borowski

Gabrielle Brumme

Alexis Burson

Emmett Cho

Grace Colombo

James Cramer

Zoey Crossley

Grace Cueter

D H

Martin Daher

Gaelle Dalmacy

Kaiden DePascle

Isabella Deskins

Olivia Dodenhoff

Sophia Dragich

Asher Fuchs

Chloe Harb

Peter Hoffmann

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Grace Lemanski

Katherine Listman

Madison Lucido

K L M N P R S W

Sarah McCloskey

Daniel Michael II

Sahith Nannapaneni

Ava Nowacki

Lily Parker

Helaina Pietrowsky

Heavenly Reeves

Elizabeth Rheaume

Alexis Richardson

Megan Elizabeth Robert

G race Rossman

Jake Sachs

Claire Schultz

Elena Shaheen

Christina Shea

Allicea Sommerville

Paige Spence

Mia Stephanoff

M organ Straske

Lia White

Annabelle Julien Grace Korkmaz

Bella Yoakam

“Mrs. Bonbrisco has been a key component to my success as SA President. She is always there for every student and is the first person I would talk to with any questions. Her kindness and patience help the whole SA organization stay together and work hard.”

“I would like to thank Armbruster for being the best teacher I have ever had and for pushing me to do great things inside of the classroom and out.”

“Mr. Henri is genuinely the best teacher I have ever had. I have never met a teacher who cares so much about his students like Mr. Henri does, so I am super grateful for him and for choir as well.”

Rodd Monts

“I’d like to thank Mrs. Davis and Mr. Johnson for all their support towards Norsemen Tide and helping the student section become what it is today.”

THANK YOU

“Mrs. Alles has a distinct quality that sets apart a good teacher from a bad teacher, and it’s just passion and caring about her job, and going the extra mile to make sure her students feel cared for, appreciated and take something away from her class.”

“I would like to thank Mr. Levinson for helping me accomplish my dreams of making it to DECA Internationals. The first time I showed up to DECA Districts I didn’t have a tie, and he loaned me his to use. I continued to use [it] this year, [and] we called 'the good luck tie'. Without that tie I would not be where I am today.”

“I would like to thank Mr. Shubnell. He has always been a good person to talk to. I really appreciate that I am able to tell him about my stress or excitement and he always knows what to say.”

“I would really like to thank my basketball coach, Mr. Bennett. He has always encouraged me to be the best version of myself and always give 100% effort to everything. I truly do thank him for helping me grow confidence and instilling in me values that will carry through the rest of my life.”

“I want to thank Coach VandeVorde. He taught me the value of hard work and the importance of companionship.”

“I’d like to thank Mr. Zogas for my success in orchestra. Over the years, he has chosen so many pieces of music that have not only been fun to play, but also rewarding. Overall, his conducting and teaching has allowed me to better myself as a violinist, and I couldn’t be more grateful.”

“I’d like to thank Mrs. Michaels for my success at North. I just really enjoyed her class and I really enjoy her as a person outside of class and seeing her every day in the science hallways. It makes my day happier. It

“I would like to thank Susan Sipos. She was one of the most supportive teachers that I have had. She always pushed me to be better and to achieve my goals. Throughout my time at North she has stood by my side not only in terms of academics but as a true friend.”

By

George Safadi

Eryn Cosgrove Sophia Borowski Marc Mueller

Jake Sachs Sam Beard

Mia Stephanoff & Lauren Kaled

Senior year memories

By Kaitlyn Barr & Shayla Andrews SECTION EDITOR & STAFF REPORTER

GLOW NORTH | This past year, senior Lily Parker attended the North vs. South football game with her friend, Maddy Olson. “We were both really hungry so we asked my other friend to bring us pretzels, and we were really excited about it,” Parker said.

BEGINNING OF THE END | Excited to celebrate Toga Day, senior Katherine Listman gathered in the parking lot before school with her friends. “Toga Day is such a special senior tradition that kicks off your last year as a [North] student,” Listman said. “This picture is taken with the people that I began the journey with from kindergarten.”

RED, WHITE AND BLUE | The North vs. South soccer game is an event that senior Rita Shemmai looks back on fondly because of the student section’s energy level. “It was my first day leading a big chant and North vs. South games are always hype,” Shemmai said.

BACK 2 BACK | For the past two years the class of 2023 won the Spirit Jug and float building competition, and senior Grace Lemanski remembers the excitement that came with the victories. “This was our last homecoming of high school ever. We won all of Spirit Week and got to draw our class name and year plus a little scribble of Scooby on the spirit jug,” Lemanski said.

FOOTBALL FANS | Friday night football games were something senior Ashleigh Washington looked forward to attending each week. “Spirit Week and football games are some of the best parts of high school," Washington said. “During those times, we made a lot of memories and had a lot of fun.”

RUNNING IN |

Senior Gaelle Dalmacy participated in this year’s Toga Day . “It was fun getting to celebrate being a senior and running on toga day,” Dalmacy said. “It was really fun getting to run around and scare the freshmen.”

SAY CHEESE | When their season began, the softball team got together to create their own media day and take photos, according to senior Lizzy Rheaume. "It was a special memory because it was our first team bonding event and everyone was very excited to take a bunch of fun pictures,” Rheaume said. “ It was also our first, and for some people, last media day which made it a better core memory.”

ON TO THE NEXT | On Decision Day, senior Sophia Borowski got the opportunity to celebrate with her 7th hour AP Literature class. “This is special because over the year we have become a lot closer as a class," Borowski said. "We took a class picture at the beginning of the year, so taking one at the end of the year celebrates everyone's successes."

SWITCHING IT UP | One of senior Olivia Palacio’s favorite moments during this field hockey season was when everyone switched positions for a game. “It was super fun to watch everyone try to play a completely different position than usual,” Palacio said.

HONORED TO CELEBRATE | For senior Emmett Cho, Honors Night was an opportunity to celebrate the people he has been surrounded by for the past four years. “[This photo] reminds me of the great friends I have made through high school and how successful we have all been and will be in the future,” Cho said.

BITTERSWEET GOODBYES | Before school on Decision Day, senior Ava Nowacki got the opportunity to get ready and spend time with her friends. “[It] was a very full circle moment,” Nowacki said. “I’ve been friends with them for so long and to see all the different colleges we are heading to was bittersweet. I’m so proud of everyone, but I will miss mornings like that when we all leave.”

EDITOR'S NOTE: All photos were student submitted through a Google Form made available to the senior class.

A picture perfect prom night

By Ella McCarthy

PHOTOS | Ella McCarthy

THE NIGHT IS YOUNG | At prom, senior Ethan Michalski enjoyed dancing and being a part of the crowd’s energy. “Music selection really got the crowd going right off the bat,” Michalski said. “It was just really fun spending the night with classmates and North staff while we partied.”

HAPPILY EVER AFTER | When crowned prom royalty, senior Tamir Bassett appreciated all of the congratulations that she received throughout the night. “I was filled with joy,” Bassett said. “People genuinely showing how [excited] they were for me made me feel ten times happier.”

STICKING

TOGETHER |

Being out on the dance floor was senior Marin Hilliker’s favorite part of the night, especially when she had her best friend Grace Lemanski by her side. “The people we’ve gone [to dances] with have come and gone, but Grace and I have gone to almost every homecoming together since freshman year and now, prom.”

(PROM)ISING WINNER | Senior Calvin Thompson’s favorite part of the night was when he was crowned prom royalty. “The feeling in the moment was unreal,” Thompson said. “I always used to say I’d run for prom royalty so winning felt like the dream came true.”

MAKING IT LAST | Throughout the night, senior Lauryn Davis was on the dance floor surrounded by her friends. She made sure to dance with them as much as she could. “I enjoyed [prom] very much but I was also thinking about it being our last time dancing and having fun together as a class and that was very bittersweet.”

SECTION EDITOR

Class of 2023

Cole Abke

Abigail Abraham

Quinn Addy

Alex Agius

Kinsley Aldridge

Saad Alrazzi

Michael Ament

Maren Anderson

Shayla Andrews

Helen Aouad

Kyle Armbruster

Jordan Arseneau

Quanya Augustus

John Auld lll

Ciahnna Avant

Adam Ayrault

Annabel Ayrault

Anna Barr

Kaitlyn Barr

Tamir Bassett

Tatum Bastien

Cera Bates

Matthew Batts

Autumn Baylis-Davis

Samantha Beard

Kyler Bender

Marki Benjamin

Jonathan Bidigare

Alexandra Bierkle

Charles Bomgaars

Micah Bonner

Sophia Borowski

Jackson Bourgeois

Elise Bourgoin

Antonio Broady

Aaliyah Brown

Natasha Brown

Gabrielle Brumme

Aaron Brunson

Alexis Burson

Samia Butler

MacKenzie Cameron

Piper Cameron

Braden Campbell

London Carter

Ella Chamberlain

Elise Chaperon

Desmond Charlet

Emmett Cho

Vanessa Ciaramitaro

Morgan Cochran

Zachary Cody

Grace Colombo

Eryn Cosgrove

Jordynn Craig

James Cramer

Zoey Crossley

Grace Cueter

Theodore Cueter

Jackson Czochara

Martin Daher

Gabrielle Dalmacy

Gaelle Dalmacy

Joseph Daugherty

Lauryn Davis

Shamarie Davis

Gavin DeFillippo

Kaiden DePascale

Isabella Deskins

Christopher Diamond

Jermaine Dickens

Nicolas Dixon Jr.

Zoe Dixon

Olivia Dodenhoff

Sophia Dragich

Leo Dragovic

Lucy Driscoll

Charles DuCharme

Andrew Dupree

Kathryn Elliott

Addison Erickson

Faye Fasse

Maggie Favenyesi

Aijalon Fernanders

Nicholas Fleming

Dominik Forir

Asher Fuchs

Darrielle Gantt

Genevieve Gauthier

Hyab Gebregziabher

Gabriel Goode

Jacarre Gray

Zionna Greene

Annabella Grisdale

Chloe Harb

Justin Harris

Karly Harris

Liam Harris

Evan Heimberger

Gage Hendrix

William Hertl

Kelly Heywood

Nathan Hicks

Alayah Hightower

Alexis Hill

Andrew Hill

Marin Hilliker

Talia Hinlopen

Peter Hoffmann

Rayna Holley

Jaden Holyfield

Lauren Huizdos

Olivia Hutchins

Aaron Ihrie

Joleigh Jackson

Mya Jackson

Anika Janisse

Nicholas Jarackas

Joel Jarvi

Ryan Jenkins

Nathan Jochum

JaNyla Johnson

Annabelle Julien

Lochlan Keith

Demetrius Kennedy Jr.

KeArra Kennedy

John Kesteloot

Ky'eem Kidd

Alyssa King

Jack Kline

Grace Korkmaz

Ryan Kowalski

Shayne Kreger

Noah LaFleur

John LaPere

Samuel Latiff

Alexander Lawrence Jr.

Cairi Lawrence

Marie Lee

Natalie Legge

Grace Lemanski

Riann Limmitt

Katherine Listman

Mersiha Livadic

Dawayne Lockhart

Madelyn LoPorto

Drew Lovell

Madison Lucido

Ryan Lutes

Ian MacLachlan

Ronan MacMaster

Rory MacMaster

Kori Madison

Jennifer Magill

Finn Marshall

Ava Mattaliano

Ella McCarthy

Sarah McCloskey

Grace McCormick

Daniel Michael ll

Ethan Michalski

Tyler Miller

George Mina

Adison Mlynarek

Ethan Molitor

Rodd Monts ll

Kaylee Morin

James Moussiaux

William Muawad

Johnathan Mueller

Marc Mueller

Caleb Murray

Christopher Murray

Sahith Nannapaneni

Simeon Nelson

Nicholas Northey

Ava Nowacki

Jacob Nowicki

Rowan O'Brien

Alexander O'Hare

Brady Odell

Madelyn Olson

Henry Orlowski

Olivia Palacio

Mario Paloka

Olivia Pannucci

Caroline Papciak

Lily Parker

Chase Pasha

Yasmin Patton

Evan Pemberton

Johnny Persyn Jr.

Helaina Pietrowsky

Kalven Plewa

Raymond Plieth

Zachary Potter

Benjamin Praet

Kindall Pratt

Heavenly Reeves

TiYon Reffigee

Lauryn Rendzikowski

Elizabeth Rheaume

Alexis Richardson

Dylan Rickerman

Jacob Rivera

Megan Elizabeth Robert

Ethan Rokicki

Grace Rossman

DeMarion Rouse

Kiera Royals

Jake Sachs

George Safadi

Leah Salisbury

Michael Salvador

Jake Sands

Nathan Saunders

Claire Schultz

Drew Schultz

Michael Sendoykas

Morgan Senter

Sydnie Senters

Rahmere Shah

Elena Shaheen

Christina Shea

Sadie Shefferly

Rita Shemmai

Jacob Simcox

LaVon Sims Jr.

Kathleen Skibinski

Darion Smith

Kirby Smith

Lanihya Smith

Zachary Smith

Luke Sneden

Allicea Sommerville

Paul Sorce

Paige Spence

Ian Spriet

Mia Stephanoff

Joshua Stevens

Morgan Straske

Benjamin Suarez

Eliza Tallarek

Daniel Taylor

Elliot Taylor

Donovan Thomas

Jillian Thomas

Calvin Thompson

Elise Torp

Zachary Trebilcock

Nicole Troszak

Giovanni Turrini

Lauren Veitengruber

Raymond Walker ll

Ashleigh Washington

Matthew Washington

Faith Watkins

Kaden Weaver

Lia White

MaKyla Williams

Catherine Wright

Naima Wright

Isabella Yoakam

Hayley Zalewski

Dear Class of 2023, North will miss your spirit, determination and unity. You will all do amazing things wherever you go.

Love, Thor

GPN Class of 2023

Postgrad Ave.

Everywhere, Anywhere

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION | Grace Rossman