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The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint

The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint

Junior Kyra Cain comments on what she hopes to see at the show, as a performer. “I look forward to seeing how everybody reacts with each act and how they notice what we do as artists,” said Cain.

A preview of the upcoming Masque and Gavel Talent Show

Greyson Martinescu, Photo Editor March 11, 2020

Every year, DGS hosts the Masque and Gavel talent show with a panel of judges consisting of teachers and former talent show members. This year, about 50 students will be performing in front of a wide audience...

Faith Nelson and Samantha Wiggins performing at last weekends national qualifying tournament.

Members of DGS speech team qualify for national tournament

Brenna Cohoon, Online Sports Editor March 10, 2020

The DGS speech team competed for several hours on Saturday, March 7, in the national qualifier tournament. The national tournament will be held this summer in Albuquerque, N.M. Students advancing to the...

The Downers Grove Village Council convenes for its March 3, 2020, meeting.

Downers Grove Village Council debates electronic message boards

Paul Szmanda, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief March 4, 2020

At its Tuesday, March 3 meeting, the Downers Grove Village Council debated whether or not to permit the use of off-premise electronic message board signs outside of the Shop-&-Save at 7221 Lemont Road. The...

Keep up to date with everything happening at DGS this week.

Weekly Preview: March 2-6

Sarah Barber, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief March 3, 2020

Monday, March 2: There is the usual 9:20 a.m. late start. Tuesday, March 3: There are no after-school or special events happening today. Wednesday, March 4: DGS holds College Exploration...

Performers Aamari Taylor and Kayla Reed perform a poem about mental health in the black community.

Umoja’s ‘For the Culture’ Creative Show gives voice to black students

Luc Alvarez, Copy Editor February 18, 2020

On Feb. 13, Umoja held their first-ever “For the Culture” Creative Show where black students from DGS showcased a wide variety of talents including singing, dancing and acting. Umoja students hope...

This week is Spirit Week and Valentines day so make sure to show some love to the school by participating.

Weekly preview 2/10-2/14

Jovana Kuzmanovic, Online Entertainment Editor February 10, 2020

Monday (2/10): It’s a great week to be a Mustang; we have our typical 9:20 a.m. late start and Spirit Week starts today! Tuesday (2/11): It’s just a casual Tuesday today for most Mustangs, but at...

At the bi-monthly Woodridge Village Board meeting last night, the Council voted to raise the minimum tobacco age from 18-years-old to 21-years-old.

Woodridge Village Council amends tobacco minimum age

Alison Goulding, Print News Editor February 7, 2020

On Feb. 6 at the bi-monthly village board meeting, the Village of Woodridge Council met to discuss many local topics. State and federal law recently raised the tobacco age from 18-years-old to 21-years-old....

Some of the fun themes for the upcoming Spirit Week.

Spirit Week preview

Marjorie Lichner, Head Copy Editor February 7, 2020

Spirit Week is right around the corner, and preparations for the winter dance are underway. Students and teachers are working hard on spirit days and the winter assembly. Jennifer Martinez is organizing...

Find out what is going on at DGS this week, Feb. 3.

Weekly Preview: Feb. 3-7

Sarah Barber, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief February 3, 2020

Monday, Feb. 3: There is a normal late start. There is also a Mustang Way lesson today, covering the 2020 philanthropy project. Tuesday, Feb. 4: The D99 jazz program performs with the Northern...

Staehlin presents the updated financial projections to the board of education.

Master Facility Plan will cost taxpayers $32.7 million less than previously projected

Luc Alvarez, Copy Editor January 28, 2020

On Jan. 27, the District 99 Board of Education held a meeting where they discussed finances of the fiscal year and the Master Facility Plan. According to current projections, the Master Facility Plan’s...

Friday the Boys Varsity team has a game against Proviso East.

Weekly preview 1/27-1/31

Lauren Wilmore, Online News Editor January 27, 2020

Monday: There is a late start. The girls varsity bowling team has a meet at Lincoln Way East. There is also an orientation night for the class of 2024. Tuesday: There is a parent advisory board meeting. Wednesday:...

The board will meet next on Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall.

Woodridge village board authorizes lot subdivision, resurfacing resolutions

Sarah Barber, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief January 17, 2020

Last night at its bi-monthly board meeting, the Village of Woodridge passed resolutions regarding the resurfacing of portions of both 83rd Street and Woodward Avenue, as well as of the lot subdivision...

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