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  • April 22Class of 2024 Prom on April 27
  • April 22CLEAR Workshop on April 26
  • April 22Jazz concert on April 24
  • April 22Cap and gown delivery on April 23
  • April 22Senior awards night on April 25
  • April 15Musical at DGS on April 18, 19, & 20th
  • April 15DGS Principal-Parent Partnership on April 17
  • April 15Culture Week Food Trucks on April 16
  • April 8Mustang Trot on April 14
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint

The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint

Arredondo holding a robotic baby used in early childhood development classes

Throwback Thursday: Angelica Arredondo

Liam Wells, Freelance Writer April 25, 2024

When not practicing online, Robinson uses a travel chess board.

Jonathan Robinson is a champion at chess

Nicholas Sadelski, Opinions Editor April 25, 2024

Think, move, think, move, pivot, think, move, adjust: all thoughts of a chess player. Thinking on the fly is sophomore Jonathan Robinson’s specialty. As a member of the DGS chess team, it is his responsibility...

Zeigler and her friends warm up for a Marching Band practice session at sunset during her sophomore year.

Throwback Thursday: Briyana Zeigler

Liam Wells, Freelance Writer April 18, 2024

Senior Jackie Kent has been doing double mini gymnastics for 14 years and has had the opportunity to travel the world with the USA Senior Women’s National Team.

Senior Jackie Kent tumbles and flips around the globe

Vanja Bogdanovic, Graphics/Photo Editor April 4, 2024

Senior Jackie Kent steps onto the floor at the 2023 FIG Trampoline World Cup in Coimbra, Portugal to compete in the finals of the double-mini category, a form of trampoline gymnastics. She feels the rush...

DGS students took part in many spring break activities; some chose to travel while others found local fun.

Top Ten Tuesday: Spring break activities

Liam Wells, Freelance Writer April 2, 2024

Coming right out of spring break, most students are back in school recharged and with smiles on their faces. Here’s a list of random things that people did over their breaks. 10. "I went to Nashville...

Andrew Murphy sits with his friends at lunch, knowing that he will not see many of them often once he begins college.

Throwback Thursday: Andrew Murphy

Liam Wells, Freelance Writer March 21, 2024

A young bull moose observing its surroundings as it relaxes in the late afternoon. With hotter temperatures, it finds itself far more exhausted then normal.

Fear and fire: Climate change threatens us all

Carson Kass, Sports Editor March 18, 2024

The world as we know it is going to end. It has happened many times before, but it's not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it occurred pretty recently. Things like the internet, radio and the steam engine...

Former DGS student Mary Long poses for a high school yearbook portrait.

Throwback Thursday: Ms. Long

Liam Wells, Freelance Writer March 7, 2024

Connected?

Grace Stapleton, Freelance Writer March 7, 2024

With the rise of social media and technology, teenagers are losing crucial communication skills. This podcast reveals what the loss of connections between high school students can do emotionally and mentally....

Kelliher runs the winter dance setup, which includes decorating and preparing the gym for the event.

Club presidents govern, rally the school

Juliana Conyer, Managing Editor March 7, 2024

DGS presidents campaign their way to success throughout the school. With so many activity options, organizations require strong leadership, something that club presidents strive to achieve. Senior Lily...

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