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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

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...

The entrance to the cafetorium is decorated with signs meant to remind students that it is meant to be a quiet space.

‘Quiet’ cafetorium change prompts student reaction

Catherine Hewawissa, News Editor January 19, 2023

At the start of second semester, administration announced students would be encouraged to use the cafetorium as a quiet workspace, no longer having access to the new C-Wing and West Events entrance during...

A student takes a test within the new testing center loctation.

DGS relocates testing center

Meida Kuzminskas, Graphics/Photo editor January 18, 2023

The testing center has moved to the third floor C hall study loft. This is for better access towards students with accommodations. It is also meant to be easier to find compared to its previous location...

World Language Week celebrates diversity among student body

Abigail Culcasi and Emma Fudacz January 11, 2023

World Language Week, a celebration of linguistic and cultural diversity, will take place Jan. 9-13. This year, the theme is Discover the Power of Languages, with days designated for the languages taught...

Senior Ava Lafin purchases an item from the new Grab-and-Go station

Fridges fix the wait time

Anthony Addante, Copy Editor December 12, 2022

Earlier this semester, a new Grab-and-Go station was added to the commons. This new station is meant to give students the ability to grab a quick lunch and a drink without having to wait in long lines....

Based on a survey of 105 students, the top place to volunteer around the holidays is Feed My Starving Children.

Students and staff embrace holiday spirit by giving back

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief December 11, 2022

When people think of the holidays, one of the first things that comes to mind is giving. People are shopping for gifts, buying ingredients for family dinners and donating their time and money to special...

AP Language teacher Nicole Proimos instructs junior Lorelei Hengst on an honors English project.

New honors law aims to help students

Emma Fudacz, Editor-in-Chief December 11, 2022

DGS will implement a new school policy to place students in classes in accordance with the Illinois Accelerated Placement Act. Beginning during the 2024-25 school year, all students who score above a certain...

Key Club uses Giving Tree to give back this holiday season

Key Club uses Giving Tree to give back this holiday season

Lauren Miranda, Features Editor December 10, 2022

On Saturday, Dec. 10, the DGS Key Club will climb aboard a frost-covered minibus and head to Carol Stream to give back to the community. From 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m the club will be collaborating with...

Sophomore Sarah Rashid studies for her math class in the library.

New finals schedule released for first-semester exams

Abigail Culcasi, Editor-in-Chief December 9, 2022

The finals schedule this year is a week of eight-period days and a non-attendance day for students on Friday unless they need to recover their grade. Exams will be given based on class period, not subject....

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