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From tackling to teaching

From tackling to teaching

Cate Alumkal '27, Sports Staff February 21, 2025

Before Thomas Husson became Monsieur Husson, Greenhills Upper School French Teacher, he played for a semi-pro rugby team in his hometown of Tours, France. In 2008, Husson decided to pack his bags and left...

NO NEED FOR SPEED Hugh Jordan ‘26 running a half marathon in Plymouth, Michigan this past fall. “He’s always gotten something out of running,” said Christine. “He doesn’t care about his pace or time, but he will run a trail race and come back a better version of himself.”

Hugh’s half

Eleana Zhuang '25, Lifestyles Staff February 21, 2025

Thirteen miles could be somebody's daily commute or a quick trip to a nearby city, but for Hugh Jordan ‘26, it’s a hobby, running half-marathons in his free time. Jordan spends time almost every...

Williams’s and Ward’s Winners

Violet Weizer '25, Lifestyles Editor February 21, 2025

From timeless classics to modern takes, Film is Literature teachers Kelly Williams and Tom Ward share their complete guide to their film favorites.    Top picks from both: The Matrix, 1999 “I...

A voice of welcome

A voice of welcome

Arya Prabhakar '26, School Staff February 21, 2025

Every morning, as students and staff walk through the school’s front doors, they are greeted with a warm smile and a cheerful welcome from front office receptionist Leslie Gangwere. While many know her...

Violet’s guide to Starbucks

Violet’s guide to Starbucks

Violet Weizer '25, Lifestyles Editor December 11, 2024

Buzzzzz. A new challenge has dropped for Starbucks Rewards: “Earn 90 bonus stars by ordering an iced latte three times in the next four days.” Enticing, although a bit ridiculous sounding, opportunities...

Detroit mayor, student panel discuss political climate

Detroit mayor, student panel discuss political climate

Eva Bernstein '25, Editor in Chief December 11, 2024

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan visited Greenhills Nov. 20 for a panel engaging in conversation with students as part of the League for Civil Discourse’s 2024 Fall Symposium of Ideas. He spoke about topics...

Taking flight

Taking flight

Hugh Jordan '26, School staff December 11, 2024

The roar of an engine, the thrill of ascent, and the freedom of the open sky—these are the sensations that ignite the passion of students like Harper Cash ‘26, Luqman Siddiqui ‘26, and Jacob Perkins...

AN INK-REDIBLE PIECE One of Vivekanand’s favorite pieces, Dragon, features an intricate pattern on the body of the animal. “I like how the detail on the wings came out,” said Vivekanand.

Drawing to Success

Ashu Bharath '28, Lifestyles staff October 31, 2024

Have you ever been in a class so boring that you start doodling in the margins? You end up drawing little pictures or patterns right? Imagine taking that talent and using it competitively!  That’s...

Three students, two continents, one school

Three students, two continents, one school

Violet Weizer '25, Lifestyles Editor October 31, 2024

Packing up your belongings, getting on a flight to a new country, and starting your first day at a new school are feelings that Stella Kim ‘27, Angela Choi ‘27, and Ellora Natarajan ‘26 experienced...

FACE THE FACTS Sophie Erb-Watson ‘25 asks author and legal scholar Barbara McQuade about misinformation. “She was an amazing public speaker and super inspiring,” Erb-Watson said. “It really clarified a lot of the points from her book, so I’m really glad that she came.”

Student panel, expert engage in conversation about misinformation

Eva Bernstein '25, Editor in Chief October 31, 2024

Barbara McQuade, former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan and New York Times bestselling author of “Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America,” visited...

BABY BLUE Brian Magnus ‘27 gifts math teacher Josh Jetton a custom sweater for his baby. “Brian is incredibly talented and I’m so grateful that he was able to make my son an awesome sweater,” Jetton said.

Knitting community

Eva Bernstein '25, Editor in Chief October 31, 2024

Students can typically be seen studying, gaming, and reading in the forums, but Brian Magnus ‘27 can be spotted with needles and yarn in hand, knitting or crocheting custom garments for his teachers...

Unseen service

Arya Prabhakar '26, School staff May 2, 2024

Before the sun rises every day and you wake up for school, the facilities staff begin preparing the school for the day at 4:00 a.m. Alex Lozon has been a member of this crew for 25 years and has devoted...

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