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  • March 18Spring Break starts 3/25
  • March 18An Evening of one Acts 3/21, 3/22 at 7:00 p.m.
  • March 18D99 Honors Vocal Recital hosted at DGN 3/19 at 7 p.m.
  • March 18ISA testing 3/19
  • March 18Respect Week hosted by Unified 3/18-3/22
  • March 11Unified Club Meeting 3/13 at 3:30 PM
  • March 11DECA meeting 3/15 at 7:45 AM
  • March 11Spanish Club Meeting 3/12 at 3:30 PM
  • March 7Student Voice Opportunity Mar.7 during access
  • March 4National Social Workers Week Mar.4-Mar.8
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Messmer was taken into custody at Darien Police Department on April 26.

Track coach Glenn Messmer arrested on child pornography charges

On Wednesday, April 26, the District 99 community was notified of a criminal complaint against Glenn Messmer, an assistant girls track coach. Messmer was arrested on charges of child pornography, and admitted...

Stands where set up around the fieldhouse with each and everyone having fun learning topics.

DGS celebrates Wellness Week

Hamzah Sayyed, News Editor May 1, 2023

Wellness Week is back to help educate and provide fun for students. A full week of vital information as well as entertainment was provided last week, April 24 through 28. Students participated in lessons...

The board confirms the renovations plan for the DGS music hallway flooring.

Board reviews student survey on April 17

Marty Blader, Sports Editor April 19, 2023

On April 17 a school board meeting was held in order to discuss the contents of a school-sponsored survey, plans to adjust the hybrid schedule for the 2023-24 school year and upcoming renovations plans. Director...

Students can pick up their ID stickers from the Deans and Attendance office or the commons during the week of Apr 3.

New resource dismissal policy announced for upperclassmen

Catherine Hewawissa, News Editor March 21, 2023

Upperclassmen hoping to leave school early during their resource periods will be required to present proof of parent permission following procedure changes after spring break. On March 15, administration...

With the number of absences increasing, classes begin to look more and more empty.

Increasing number of absences leads to attendance policies being reformed

Taylor Neal, Copy Editor March 13, 2023

At the beginning of the 2023 school year, the administration implemented several new policies to the school. One of which being a reformed attendance and tardy policy due to the attendance issues that...

Students stage and record a scene in the DGS weight room.

Masque and Gavel students take a ‘shot’ at short film

Catherine Hewawissa, News Editor March 13, 2023

In this year’s IHSA competitive drama state series, students will be competing in a new event for DGS: short film. Competitors will be tasked with writing, casting, directing, shooting and editing...

Chess team, plays with class in a competitive weekend tournament.

Check: Chess makes state

Luke Willer, Copy Editor March 11, 2023

Chess team has always been a staple club at our school, however, most recently the chess team has seen unusual growth, from truly interested players. The chess team now has more than 15 players and just...

The DGS Speech Team, or the “Mouth of South,” placed 
14th at the IHSA State Speech Tournament.

Speech team performs at state

Abigail Culcasi, Editor-in-chief March 10, 2023

The Speech Team competed at the Illinois High School Association Speech State Championship with two individuals taking home recognition. Seniors Catherine Hewawissa was the State Runner-Up in Original...

Senior Assassins is a game that requires participants to shoot their assigned target with nerf guns, and avoid being shot by the team that is targeting them. Students may wear tutus, floaties or underwear as safety gear to avoid being eliminated.

Senior Assassins makes a comeback

Catherine Hewawissa, News Editor March 10, 2023

Senior Assassins is back and in full swing, and seniors are turning against their peers in hopes of winning the $1,905 jackpot. Senior Arinna DeLeon shared why she was excited to join this year’s...

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