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  • March 17International day of the elimination of racial discrimination March 21
  • March 17International day of happiness March 20
  • March 17First day of spring March 20
  • March 17Saint Patrick's Day March 17
  • March 10Orchesis annual show March 14-15 in Auditorium
  • March 6Choir show March 6
  • March 4World Language National Honors Society induction in Cafetorium
  • March 3Lent begins March 5
  • March 3Fat Tuesday takes place on March 4
  • March 3School board meets Monday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m.
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint

The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint

Senior Shawn McNamara taking photos for the DGS football team.

McNamara captures the moment

Kate Dziewinski, Editor-in-Chief March 14, 2025

Everyone appreciates the pictures that surround them, but hardly ever stop to consider the photographer who took them. However, senior Shawn McNamara has established himself as a well-known photographer...

With digital photography becoming so good, why not take a look at old school film photos.

Capturing life through film

Dylan Mora, Freelance Writer March 13, 2025

With the CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show in Tokyo, Japan wrapping up Sunday, March 2, there's been lots of discussion and excitement around new innovations in photographic equipment being brought out...

Student Juliana Conyer displays her interests, activities and more through stickers on her Chromebook.

Smiles stick with stickers

Abby Heavrin, Opinions Editor March 11, 2025

Stickers. Whether it be sticking them on car windows, or getting a gold star for a job well done, stickers have been a key contributor to many childhood wonders. But stickers didn’t end after the first...

Juniors Lyia Zhang and Sarah Gerges Rodriguez pose with the Key Club Bell.

Students lead clubs in new directions

Dylan Mora, Freelance Writer March 10, 2025

Whenever the next graduating class steps into DGS for their introduction during Mad Dash, they’re encouraged to participate in all sorts of clubs and activities that DGS has to offer. It's part of our...

Chau Le poses in front of the math resource center awaiting another busy day of saving students.

Le serves as hero for students’ grades

Grace Lube, Sports Editor March 3, 2025

The math resource center is arguably one of the most bustling places throughout DGS. Whether it be students cramming for their tests the period before, or students coming in to complain about their newest...

Coaches shape players, change lives

Coaches shape players, change lives

Aidan Meyer, Freelance Writer February 27, 2025

The Downers Grove South music department combines its bands and orchestras for a winter concert.

Winter band & orchestra concert: photo gallery

Dylan Mora, Freelance Writer February 26, 2025

Breaking Barriers: Young Women in Stem

Breaking Barriers: Young Women in Stem

Joy Haddleton, Freelance Writer February 26, 2025

DGS Speech gets a state send off

DGS Speech gets a state send off

Dylan Mora, Freelance Writer February 21, 2025

A glance at spirit week 2025

A glance at spirit week 2025

Dylan Mora, Freelance Writer February 13, 2025

Senior Josiah Opferman (right) poses for a group photo with his friends during his freshman year.

Throwback Thursday: Josiah Opferman

Liam Wells, Managing Editor February 6, 2025

Isaiah Rieves number 57 stands with his fellow Mustang football teammates.

Throwback Thursday: Isaiah Rieves

Liam Wells, Managing Editor January 23, 2025

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