THE HISTORY OF GROSSE POINTE NORTH

Grosse Pointe North, commonly called North, opened in 1968 after Grosse Pointe High School split into two schools.

The interim principal is Tom Tobe

The Assistant Principals are Tom Beach- 11th/12th

Kate Murray- 9th/10th

The Athletic Director is Ben Bandfield

As of 2011, approximately 1400 students were enrolled at North.

North was ranked #899 on Newsweek’s 2008 list of Best High Schools in America.

North received an “A” on the Michigan Report Card.

Athletics North has won numerous

State championship titles: 2006- Boy’s Baseball 2008- Girl’s Basketball 2001,2002- Boy’s Hockey 1999- Girls’ Lacrosse and

Swimming and Diving

Extracurricular Clubs

Radio Astronomy Team (“RATZ”)

Pep Band, Pit Orchestra, Jazz Band, Chamber Orchestra

Quiz Bowl Choir Drama Club

Students Against Destructive Decisions (S.A.D.D.)

Willow Robotics Team DECA Diversity Club

Impact Club Future Teachers Club Harbinger Close Up National Art Honor

Society

Advice for Freshmen Your primary job in high school

is to learn. Take all of your classes

seriously. Come to class with all of your

materials. Study a little bit each day for

each of your classes.

Get extra help from your teachers as soon as you are not comprehending.

Get involved in extracurricular activities.

Plan for the future- think about what you want to do when you get out of high school.

In Conclusion… Even if you’re having a bad

day, try to stay positive. Talk to lots of people. Be friendly to your teachers. Be yourself- don’t give into

peer pressure.