Piloting his future: Joey Ermel — student pilot
Andrea Davenport, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2019
Filed under Features, frnt.pge, Profiles
On June 15, 2018, junior Joey Ermel stepped into a plane by himself for the first time. After one last hug from his 82-year-old grandpa, Ermel secured his headset and took flight in a one-of-a-kind 1946 Aeronca Model 7 Champion, originally his grandfather’s from when he was a pilot. Following in...
Birthday baskets: beloved tradition unique to DGS
Srushti Desai, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2019
Filed under Features
Helium-filled balloons fill the hallway, floating above students’ heads as that special someone is dragged down by the weight of their gift-filled laundry basket. People stare at these obnoxious baskets, but as a long-running tradition at DGS, they are all the more welcomed. Sweet 16's are special but especially when y...
MarcAnthony Smith molds his life in toy design
Andrea Davenport, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2019
Filed under frnt.pge, Profiles
Trinkets, toys, tools, gadgets, games, doo-dads -- toy design is the center of children’s, teens’ and adults’ family-fun memories. Friends crowding on the floor, giggling and cheering; family members sitting around the table with jokingly serious expressions plastered on their faces. But it’s...
Hey, what’s up with this YouTube trend?
Tatum Mitchell, Print News Editor
February 25, 2019
Filed under Features, frnt.pge
Lights, camera, “What’s up, guys! Welcome to my channel.” A familiar face probably popped into many people’s minds as they read this arguably iconic phrase. Amid the rise of social media, YouTubers and internet influencers are increasing in popularity, and many students have jumped on the ba...
Freshman Friday: Hailey Welp
Tatum Mitchell, Print News Editor
February 23, 2019
Filed under Features, Freshman Friday
Q: What are you looking forward to next year? A: Now that I have gotten a year under my belt, I am looking forward to taking part in more clubs! Like, Superfans and Blue Crew! Q: What sports or activities are you involved in at DGS? A: I’m on the swim team and participate in ACE. Q:...
Freshman Friday: Ysabel Pakowski
Natalia Ruiz, Online Features Editor
February 15, 2019
Filed under Features, Freshman Friday
What has been your favorite memory so far? My favorite memory so far would probably be homecoming week because of all of the dress up days. It made me feel really involved in school. What is your favorite class? My favorite class is Global Connections because we have a lot of discussions. It has helped open m...
From DG to GB: junior Addy Karmik commits to play Division I volleyball
Sarah Barber, Online Opinions Editor
February 8, 2019
Filed under Athletic Profiles, frnt.pge, Profiles, Sports
The whistle blows and junior Addy Karmik tosses the volleyball into the air. She jumps up and serves it across the net for a perfect arc -- a move she has been perfecting since the 5th grade. After six years of playing the game, Karmik is officially committed to play Division I volleyball at the University ...
Freshman Friday: Suheily Gomez
Sarah Barber, Online Opinions Editor
February 8, 2019
Filed under Freshman Friday
What activities are you involved in at DGS? Speech, softball What’s your favorite thing about DGS? Probably the people I've met. What’s your least favorite thing about DGS? Definitely that I have to wake up early. If you could be an animal what animal would you be? A ...
What 2019 holds in store for DG Snowflake
Becca Pritchett, Head Copy Editor
February 1, 2019
Filed under Features, frnt.pge
Downers Grove Snowflake is an event for seventh-grade students, similar to Operation Snowball, that takes place every spring at one of the local middle school’s in Downers Grove. Due to a change in staff at the Downers Grove Township, the event will no longer be taking place. Students from DGS...