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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

DGS speech team prepares for upcoming season

Jack Pastore, Copy Editor-In-Chief November 10, 2023

Brandon Murphy will be overseeing DGS athletics as the new Associate Principal for Athletics.

Athletic Department introduces Brandon Murphy

Caitlin Spindler, News Editor October 27, 2023

DGS is no stranger to changes in their athletic department and most recently they have welcomed Brandon Murphy as the new Associate Principal for Athletics. Murphy was hired over this past summer and has...

Student studies for an upcoming exam with material from class.

DGS unearths new science class

Olivia Velazquez, News Editor October 26, 2023

In August 2023, a team of around 10 science teachers at DGS took the opportunity to start teaching a new science class, Earth and Space Science (ESS), that is being taught from scratch. This class is...

Students scan their ID’s with the check-in system during 7th period to show that the commons is where they are supposed to be.

New check-in system leaves students upset

Madison Meier, Freelance Writer October 26, 2023

DGS has implemented a rule for students to check-in during their periods when they're in the commons, which has made some students frustrated. This new check-in system has students stand in line for teachers...

The senior team wins the powder puff game against the juniors.

Powder puff kicks off homecoming week

Taylor Beattie, Entertainment Editor October 25, 2023

On Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m., DGS held their annual Powder puff football game. Powder puff has four all-girl teams from each grade level go head to head, testing the athleticism of their age group. The...

The cast of “12 Angry Jurors” prepare themselves for a table read.

Fall play begins deliberations

William Elliott, Freelance Writer October 24, 2023

The DGS drama department started production of its annual fall show on Monday, Oct. 2, with its traditional table read. The show, “Twelve Angry Jurors”, is a theater show about a court case where 12...

Teachers fill out a detailed pass anytime a students needs to leave the classroom.

School implements new hall pass policy

Caitlin Spindler, News Editor October 24, 2023

At the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year, DGS administration implemented a new hall pass policy. In order to move from a class to another location in the building, students have to fill out a green...

Senior Nic Sadelski registers to vote from home online.

DGS students register to vote despite challenges

Andrew Staser, Freelance Writer October 23, 2023

With the 2024 general election being a year away, DGS students are preparing for the race by registering to vote. Registering online or in-person, students are ready to make their voices heard throughout...

The new retake and late work policies will be in place in all departments for the duration of the school year

Policies aim to improve learning

Melo Medina, Video Editor October 23, 2023

The new 2023-2024 school year brings changes to policies and classes. The late work and retake policy is one of the newly implemented changes to DGS classrooms. While late work or assessment for learning...

DGS students will not perform in the homecoming variety show this year.

Homecoming committee cancels variety show

Armando Cahue, Freelance Writer October 19, 2023

With homecoming’s quick approach,that means the yearly tradition of school pep rallies and spirit week. One of the homecoming traditions is the DGS variety show, which was supposed to take place on Oct...

The Fillies dance team prepares to perform at the pep rally.

Pep assembly has new location, same DGS traditions

Nia Ayala, Freelance Writer October 19, 2023

With a new location this year, the DGS pep rally’s practices and performances help start up homecoming weekend. The pep rally will take place in the large gym on Oct. 20, unlike last year when it took...

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