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  • Spring band concert - April 30 @ 7 p.m.
  • FAFSA presentation - April 29
  • Senior awards night - April 28 @ 7 p.m.
  • Jazz concert - April 27 @ 7p.m.
  • Senior cap and gown pick up - April 13
  • DGS Drama The Addams Family Show: April 16-18
  • Boys varsity baseball @ Willowbrook - April 20
  • Tuesday, April 14th - ACT
  • Monday, April 13 - PreACT
  • March 30th - April 3rd: Spring Break
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
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Mustang Spotlight features junior Olivia Lafin
Laverty feels the burden of paying bills during the summer.
News
Performances participate in a partner improv game.
DGS Improv Show turns comedy into community support
Ellie Scannell, Features Editor • April 15, 2026
People walk throughout the festival, covered head to toe in colored Holi powder. Logon ki khushi rangon ke saath milte hi sabke jeevan mein nayi aasha aur nayi umeed bharti hui. Chalte chalte rangon ke sath khelne mein, ko apne doston ko aur anjaan logon ko lagane me ek naya utsah aur vishwas banata hai.
Holi festival vibrantly invites spring season with clouds of color
Ellie Scannell, Saara Raheja, Megan Pogorelec, and Alice Moriarty • April 7, 2026
Features
Senior Nicholas Minkalis opens up about his senior year and favorite experiences at DGS.
Mustang Spotlight: Nicholas Minkalis
Adrian Herres, Video Editor • June 18, 2026
Senior Julia Hodgson is committed to creating a vibrant community her peers can feel seen in.
Mustang Spotlight: Julia Hodgson
Elsa Kramer, Business manager • June 4, 2026
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Sports
Samantha Stapleton celebrates after placing fourth in sectionals and qualifying for state.
Samantha Stapleton clears her way to state
Jillian Oberle, Copy Editor • May 13, 2026
The Bears drafted 4 defensive players and 3 offensive balancing out both sides of the field this draft.
Grading the Chicago Bears 2026 NFL Draft
Salman Rajper, Sports Editor • May 4, 2026
Opinions
DGS cafe where students get food like donuts, bagels, salads and more
Senior rates DGS cafeteria food
Jillian Myers, Managing editor • May 18, 2026
The end-of-year schedule leads to the pressure piling up for students.
Spring testing schedule needs adjustment, overwhelms students
Joy Haddleton, Features Editor • May 15, 2026
Entertainment
Flying across the Atlantic Ocean on the way to Paris
What European city are you?
Jillian Myers, Managing Editor • May 19, 2026
It comes highly recommended for gamers and fans alike.
Mortal Kombat II Komes Recommended
Henry Pearson, Video Editor • May 18, 2026
Galleries
Posing Infront of the sunset, seniors pose for their final student run event of their high school careers.
Class of 2026 bid DGS farewell
Dylan Mora, Photo Editor • May 14, 2026
Members of the Class of 2026 look on as their classmates are selected for various Senior awards.
DGS Presents Class of 2026 Senior Awards
Dylan Mora, Photo Editor • April 30, 2026
Spotify
Spring is in full swing (by the Blueprint staff)
Video/Audio
The DGS stadium is the home to the new digital scoreboard, turf and blue track.
The last lap
Aiden Kidney, Freelance Writer • May 18, 2026
This documentary looks as the boys varsity lacrosse team. Next year they will no longer be DGN and DGS combined.
One season, one last time
Aubrey Cervantes • May 18, 2026
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