Humans of DGS: Personality profiles

While most kids were learning how to tie their shoes, sophomore Lauren Miranda was putting the finishing touches on her dance routines. Miranda started the sport at the age of 5, learning various styles throughout the years like ballet, jazz and hip hop. As she grew, Miranda decided to join a competitive team, increasing her skills and variety as a dancer. When high school came around, Miranda...

Senior Aidan Coyne’s long hair, painted nails and unique assortment of jewelry are just a few details that make up his punk rock look. But Coyne doesn’t just look punk- he lives and breathes it. Coyne’s love for all things punk started his sophomore year when longtime friend and fellow senior Reese Luco approached him with the idea to form a band. After recruiting another guitarist, the group...

While most people are attending their first concert during their teenage years, senior Lauren Topp has already been to over 20 concerts by the age of 17. She has been a fan of concerts from a young age, thanks to her dad’s love for live music. His passion influenced Topp, who began attending concerts alongside her father early on in life. “My dad has always been super into music and concerts....

Senior Omar Torrijos ties his apron on and pours the first pot of coffee; his long shift at his father’s cafe is about to start. Working in a family business might not be what you expect- Torrijos’s responsibilities there force him to take on many tasks such as working long hours from open to close, as well as keeping everything in check. Torrijos followed in his father’s footsteps and decided...

Senior Roco Papavero isn’t your typical high school student. Most students must learn a second language when in high school, but unlike those students, Papavero is on the way to learning a fourth language. Ever since he was little, Papavero has spoken multiple languages. Now as a senior in high school, he can speak four. Papavero started off by softly explaining which languages he speaks and...

As senior Angelina Perinat receives the final components to complete her look at Salon Haven, she is spun around to face the crowd of perfectly put together stylists, all analyzing her. For nearly a year, Perinat has been a volunteer hair model at her cousin's salon. Not only does Perinat have all eyes on her when she is modeling, but she has every type of stylist getting her ready; from hair to...