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  • October 7 Girls bowling meeting on Oct. 13 at 3:30 pm
  • October 7 Girls gymnastics informational meeting on Oct. 12 at 7:30 and 3:30 pm
  • October 7 Downers Grove South and Hinsdale South soccer match on Oct. 6 at 6:30 pm
  • October 7 Boys and Girls Cross Country Twilight Invite on Oct. 6 at 4:30 pm
  • October 1 French and German club soccer match on Oct. 5 at 3:30 pm
  • October 1 First Choir Concert Oct. 5 at 7 pm
  • September 30 Come support DGS soccer at crosstown against North at 6:30 on Sept. 30
  • September 30 Men's swim and dive informational meeting at 7:30 am on Sept. 30
  • September 30 Seniors and juniors: Some colleges are visiting DGS on Oct. 1! Sign up through Naviance
  • September 30 The Super Smash Brothers Club informational meeting at 3:30 pm on Sept. 30
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Blueprint
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
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Senior Nick Sostak has been learning the rules of business since he was 10. Now, he plans to attend Illinois State University to further he education in the business field.

Business at a young age: Sostak’s success in sales

May 9, 2019
Dont miss out on your opportunity to find out which senior Blueprint staff member you are.

Which senior Blueprint staff member are you?

May 3, 2019
Junior Oliv Yesker and group members Marco Oceguera and Peter Kowalskis research project used organic materials such as fruit peels to purify water.

Stirring up a storm: Oliv Yesker takes on STEM

April 17, 2019
This is one of Sami Marks more recent paintings. The painting is only one side of the picture and of her younger sister. Mark will have multiple pieces submitted in the Woodridge Art Show next Wednesday April 10 at 6:00 pm.

Senior Sami Mark is making her mark

April 3, 2019

Growing from Grief

March 22, 2019
Senior Bailey McCoy left school for three weeks in order to attend and speak at the grandfathers funeral. March 17, 2019 commemorated the one-year anniversary of his death.

Experiencing the death of a family member

March 22, 2019
McCoy was a cheerleader for eight years before her ankle injury. After she quit, she needed two surgeries on her ankle; however, doctors are still unaware of the cause of her pain.

The impact of physical pain

March 22, 2019
McCoy (bottom right) has been on the DGS Girls Bowling team for three years. This year was her first year on the varsity team.

Bowling through grief

March 22, 2019

Conclusion

March 22, 2019
Senior Bailey McCoy has experienced both emotional and physical loss beginning from a young age.

Growing from Grief

March 22, 2019

From loss to laughter: Senior Bailey McCoy learns from her grief

March 22, 2019

Issue 4

March 22, 2019
On June 15, 2018, junior Joey Ermel flew his first solo flight. Since then, he has flown over 60 hours and finished over 300 landings.

Piloting his future: Joey Ermel — student pilot

March 13, 2019
The DGS boys 200-yard freestyle relay team broke a 26-year-old record, previously set in 1993. (Pictured left to right: Bobby Sayre, Aidan Logan, Jack Kulaga, Thomas Noller)

Bobby Sayre freestyles his way to success

March 1, 2019
Ever wonder what type of bagel you are? Find out now by taking this quiz!

What type of bagel are you?

March 1, 2019
Senior MarcAnthony Smith experiments with many medias in order to craft his own action figures. In the above, two are molded, two are 3D printed using a specific 3D Design program and one was created using a beading technique, of which he made up.

MarcAnthony Smith molds his life in toy design

February 28, 2019
Feb. 14 is tomorrow and you need to find yourself a date for the Valentines Day festivities. Check out these horoscopes to see who you should ask you for this years season of love.

2/13 Horoscopes for a lovey-dovey holiday

February 13, 2019

Issue 3

January 25, 2019
2019 is already full of fun and flirty trends, the question is which one will you follow?

What trend will you follow in 2019?

January 18, 2019
Before the cookies are frosted, they should look crisp and brown. After, You must let the frosting dry before setting them in an airtight container.

Sweet relief: a sugary break after the holidays

January 9, 2019
A quiet afternoon in the DGS college and career room.

Weekly Preview: Jan. 6 – Jan. 11

January 7, 2019
The DGS Girls Bowling team waits for final scores at their match against DGN, held at the Brunswick Bowling Alley.

Striking a new bond: Hayduck and Petersen join the bowling staff

December 21, 2018
A walk through town.

What ugly holiday sweater should you wear this year?

December 7, 2018
The finished product is the perfect dessert for any occasion.

Snickerdoodle sandwiches add warmth and sweetness to this winter season

November 28, 2018

Issue 2

November 16, 2018
Sophomore Gerda Jucys is the first girl on the DGS varsity tennis team to qualify for the IHSA state tournament. She placed 26 out of 64.

Game, set, match: DGS tennis star qualifies for state

November 16, 2018
A quiet afternoon in the DGS college and career room.

Weekly Preview: Oct. 29 – Nov. 2

October 29, 2018
There is magic in the air this week.

‘Horror’scopes: what should you be for Halloween based on your zodiac sign?

October 24, 2018
Bottom to top: The Crucible, The Color Purple, Your Heart is a Muscle the Size of a Fist, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Things They Carried, The Crucible

What DGS reading book are you?

October 12, 2018

Issue 1

October 4, 2018
Band Director DaJuan Brooks conducting the band during a Marching Band rehearsal on a 90 degree day.

Brooks comes to Mustang Country; a noteworthy addition to the DGS staff

October 4, 2018
Senior and DGS Blueprint staff member Srushti Desai relaxes in front of the cool air blown from the air vents.

Cool the school: new air conditioning affects classrooms

September 25, 2018
The finished product is soft and chewy -- the perfect, quick-fix dessert for your sugar cravings.

Copycat Potbelly Cookies will make you the coolest cat in school

September 19, 2018
The finished product is best eaten directly out of the oven.

Chocolate Heaven Cookies: eat with the angels

September 11, 2018

Issue 5

May 18, 2018
Disney is still the bees knees

Disney is still the bee’s knees

May 9, 2018
The Lemon Bars entering the oven.

Lemon-y sweet for a summer treat

May 8, 2018
Freshman Jimmy Riedel practicing his routine on the rings during team practice..

Freshman Boys Gymnastics Team an overall success

May 4, 2018

Issue 4

March 21, 2018
DGS senior varsity gymnast Abby Carson takes her place above the number two on the podium at the IHSA State gymnastics meet held in Palatine, IL.

Carlson sticks the landing at State

February 23, 2018
Freshman Friday: Lauryn Mobley

Freshman Friday: Lauryn Mobley

February 23, 2018
Cookie dough to love a choco-lot

Cookie dough to love a choco-lot

February 14, 2018

Feb. 14, 2018

February 14, 2018
Wednesday Horoscopes 2/7/18

Wednesday Horoscopes 2/7/18

February 7, 2018

Issue 3

January 29, 2018
Cinna-nut Muffins: a sugary twist to the average doughnut

Cinna-nut Muffins: a sugary twist to the average doughnut

January 24, 2018
Weekly preview: Jan. 22 - Jan. 26

Weekly preview: Jan. 22 – Jan. 26

January 22, 2018
Haywood heads Illinois High School Theatre Festival

[Video] Haywood heads Illinois High School Theatre Festival

January 12, 2018

November 21, 2017

November 21, 2017
Marble Brookies: a chocolate lovers dessert

Marble Brookies: a chocolate lovers dessert

November 16, 2017
I pum-cant stand this seasonal flavor

I pum-can’t stand this seasonal flavor

November 6, 2017
Get in the fall spirit: Maple cinnamon rolls

Get in the fall spirit: Maple cinnamon rolls

November 1, 2017

Issue 1

October 26, 2017
Fall baking project: caramel apple-doodle cups

Fall baking project: caramel apple-doodle cups

October 17, 2017
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