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Phil Culcasi will move to his new office in the math department at the start of the 2023-24 school year.

DGS Math Department welcomes Phil Culcasi

Emma Fudacz, Editor-in-Chief March 9, 2023

Phil Culcasi will be taking over the role of Math Department Chair beginning during the 2023-2024 school year. Culcasi will be filling the vacancy left after Jacob Giblin was promoted to Associate Principal....

The D99 Board recognizes the Royalty Steppers performance at the spirit week assembly.

D99 Board acknowledges Royalty Steppers at Feb. 27 meeting

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief February 28, 2023

On Feb. 10, 2023, the DGS Royalty Steppers performed at the spirit week assembly. To recognize the steppers further, Principal Arwen Lyp featured the team in the D99 Board’s “Student Perspectives”...

DGS to host Oreos and opinions

Hugo Pletcher, Opinions Editor February 16, 2023

After the board meeting staff members talk among themselves.

Feb. 6 board meeting discusses student scheduling and statistics

Hamzah Sayyed, News Editor February 10, 2023

A school board meeting was held on Feb. 6 where the school board came together to discuss test and grade-related statistics, and considered new ideas to help benefit overall student performance. The...

DGS students disagree on whether or not the new assault rifle ban is unconstitutional.

Assault weapon ban stirs controversy

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief February 8, 2023

On Jan. 10, 2023, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law an assault weapon ban that specifically prohibits the sale of assault weapons, high-capacity magazines and rapid-fire devices. As mass shootings...

Student wears DGS pajama pants for Pajama day to show school spirit.

ACE hosts spirit week Feb. 6-10

Meida Kuzminskas, Graphics/photo editor February 6, 2023

On Jan. 6-10, Athletes Committed to Excellence (ACE) will host spirit week. Each day will have a dress-up competition and activities during the lunch periods. On the 10th, an assembly will be held where...

Infographic made with demographic information from DGSs 2021-22 Illinois Report Card.

Student clubs honor Black History Month

Catherine Hewawissa, News Editor February 1, 2023

Umoja, Athletes Committed to Excellence (ACE) and DGS activities are partnering up to plan activities for February to celebrate Black History Month. Highlights include Blue Cup and root beer float sales,...

Jacob Giblin prepares to leave his office in the math department and move to the associate principal office.

DGS announces Jacob Giblin as associate principal

Marty Blader, Sports Editor January 30, 2023

Current math department chair Jacob Giblin will become Associate Principal of Curriculum and Instruction at DGS starting in the 2023-24 school year, stepping in for the soon-to-retire Georgia Hash. The...

The DGS Jazz Ensemble received a superior rating for their performance at the Purdue Jazz Festival.

‘Everything that could go wrong did go wrong:’ DGS Bands persevere at Purdue Jazz Fest

Catherine Hewawissa, News Editor January 29, 2023

Forty-five minutes trapped in an elevator, two encounters with the fire department, missing instruments and more, how an annual field trip challenged DGS bands more than musically. “Everything that...

Students enjoy the props used at the 2020 Winter Formal photo booth. This years dance will be on Saturday Feb. 25.

Winter dance makes comeback

Emma Fudacz, Editor-in-Chief January 27, 2023

Students will feel like they are gazing at the Aurora Borealis at the "Northern Lights" themed Winter dance on Feb. 25. This will be the first indoor dance since 2020. Tickets will be $25 if purchased...

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