Weekly Preview: Sept. 16– Sept. 20
Jacqueline Barba, Managing Editor
September 16, 2019
Monday: The theme for the first day of homecoming week is denim day. The homecoming powder puff game starts at 6 p.m. in the stadium. Freshmen vs. juniors will begin at 6 p.m., sophomores will play seniors at 6:45 p.m. and the championship game will start at 7:30 p.m. Homecoming court crowning will ...
DGS students preparing to take stage at variety show
Luc Alvarez, Copy Editor
September 16, 2019
On Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium, students will have the opportunity to see their peers perform onstage as part of the annual homecoming variety show. Tickets are $5 and are being sold in the student activities office and at the door Wednesday night. This year students can expect to see a varie...
Erzig organizes semi-annual blood drive
Kate Riley, Online Features Editor
September 11, 2019
On Tuesday, Sept. 10, students had a chance to donate blood during their free periods during DGS’s semi-annual blood drive. This year the blood drive was organized by physical education teacher Jillian Erzig. Erzig has been a member of the District 99 community for her entire life and believes...
Freshman play: “The Great British Baking Show”
Lauren Wilmore, Online News Editor
September 11, 2019
On Thursday, Sept. 12, The Freshman Play will be held at 7 p.m. in the little theater. Admissions are free for DGS students, $5 for non-DGS students as well as senior citizens and $10 for adults. The play consists of multiple short scenes performed by the freshmen that are all based upon the sho...
Weekly Preview: 9/9-9/13
Ashley Boak, Photo Editor
September 9, 2019
Monday The 9:20 late starts begin for students. The first Mustang Way lesson of the year will be held during second period. Tuesday There will be a blood drive held in the small gym. All students 16 and older can participate. The Blue Crew sessions will begin today for the freshman in their l...
Jazz concert: Preview
Vianney Mendoza, Business Manager
May 13, 2019
On Monday, May 13, at 7 p.m. the Jazz Ensemble will be holding a concert. The jazz band has practiced every day before school from 7:05 to 7:50 a.m. This will also be the last performance for seniors in the ensemble. Some of the key points of the night will be the Latin piece "Minuano." Senior Sam ...
Weekly Preview: 5/13-5/17
Natalia Ruiz, Online Features Editor
May 13, 2019
Monday: It will be a 9:20 a.m. late arrival, and AP exams will continue. The Honors Vocal Recital will take place from 4-6 p.m. in the Auditorium. The jazz show will take place right after from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday: The choir concert will take place in the auditorium from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday: This wil...
Yearbook distribution begins Wed. May 15 in cafeteria
Paul Szmanda, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2019
With the year coming to a close and seniors saying their good-byes this Friday, students will have the chance to look back on this past year at South when the yearbook comes out Wednesday, May 15. Yearbooks will be distributed in the cafeteria throughout the day, and all students who pre-ordered ...
Wrapping up the hardware from senior awards night
Srushti Desai, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2019
Glo Gang 300 wins senior assassins
Trevor Owcarz, Online News Editor
May 10, 2019
Every year around spring break, the senior class begins to experience the beginning of the end. However, before the festivities such as grad night and senior awards night can begin, the senior class goes through the annual game of senior assassins. This year, Glo Gang 300 took home the championship. Glo...
Weekly preview: May 6-10
Ina Barashka, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2019
AP Exams will take place in various parts of the school every day of the week based on the exam and its requirements. Mon., May 6: There will be a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Master Facility Plan from 4-4:30 p.m. Tues., May 7: Senior Awards Night will take place in the auditorium from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. ...
Weekly Preview: Week of April 29
Paul Szmanda, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2019
Monday: Today is a late start. Boys' Baseball will play against Willowbrook at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday: There will be a Mustang Way celebration during lunch periods. Boys' Track & Field will compete at DGS after school. Wednesday: P.E. classes will have a Wellness Day. Girls' Soccer faces off with ...