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Spring band concert - April 30 @ 7 p.m.
FAFSA presentation - April 29
Senior awards night - April 28 @ 7 p.m.
Jazz concert - April 27 @ 7p.m.
Senior cap and gown pick up - April 13
DGS Drama The Addams Family Show: April 16-18
Boys varsity baseball @ Willowbrook - April 20
Tuesday, April 14th - ACT
Monday, April 13 - PreACT
March 30th - April 3rd: Spring Break

All content by Andrea Davenport

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

Andrea Davenport, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 2019

Which senior Blueprint staff member are you?

Andrea Davenport and Srushti Desai
May 3, 2019

Stirring up a storm: Oliv Yesker takes on STEM

Andrea Davenport, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2019

Senior Sami Mark is making her mark

Andrea Davenport, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2019

Growing from Grief

Andrea Davenport, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2019

Experiencing the death of a family member

Andrea Davenport, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2019

The impact of physical pain

Andrea Davenport, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2019

Bowling through grief

Andrea Davenport, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2019

Conclusion

Andrea Davenport, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2019

Growing from Grief

Andrea Davenport, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2019

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

Andrea Davenport, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2019

Issue 4

Andrea Davenport, Srushti Desai, Rhaya Truman, Ariel Oh, Alex Miranda, Jacob Casella, Tatum Mitchell, Ina Barashka, Paul Szmanda, Emmanuelle Copeland, Colin Dodd, Rachel Ley, Jacqueline Sumida, Sarah Barber, Natalia Ruiz, Vianney Mendoza, and Miles Little
March 22, 2019

Piloting his future: Joey Ermel — student pilot

Andrea Davenport, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2019

Bobby Sayre freestyles his way to success

Andrea Davenport, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2019

What type of bagel are you?

Andrea Davenport and Srushti Desai
March 1, 2019

MarcAnthony Smith molds his life in toy design

Andrea Davenport, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2019

2/13 Horoscopes for a lovey-dovey holiday

Andrea Davenport, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2019

Issue 3

Andrea Davenport, Srushti Desai, Jaqueline Sumida, Alex Miranda, Emmanuelle Copeland, Tatum Mitchell, Kelly Jankowski, Sarah Barber, Colin Dodd, Sam Perkins, Ina Barashka, Phillip Pakowski, Miles Little, Jonah Ocuto, Marc Alvarez, and Rachel Ley
January 25, 2019

What trend will you follow in 2019?

Srushti Desai and Andrea Davenport
January 18, 2019

Sweet relief: a sugary break after the holidays

Andrea Davenport, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 9, 2019

Weekly Preview: Jan. 6 – Jan. 11

Andrea Davenport, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 7, 2019

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

Andrea Davenport, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 21, 2018

What ugly holiday sweater should you wear this year?

Andrea Davenport and Srushti Desai
December 7, 2018

Snickerdoodle sandwiches add warmth and sweetness to this winter season

Andrea Davenport, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 28, 2018

Issue 2

Andrea Davenport, Srushti Desai, Tatum Mitchell, Rachel Ley, Phillip Pakowski, Emmanuelle Copeland, Colin Dudd, Trevor Owcarz, Jacob Casella, Paul Szmanda, Rhaya Truman, Vianney Mendoza, Ariel Oh, Natalie Ruiz, Katie Dobson, and Becca Pritchet
November 16, 2018

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

Andrea Davenport, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2018

Weekly Preview: Oct. 29 – Nov. 2

Andrea Davenport, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 29, 2018

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

Andrea Davenport, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 24, 2018

What DGS reading book are you?

Srushti Desai and Andrea Davenport
October 12, 2018

Issue 1

Andrea Davenport, Srushti Desai, Rachel Ley, Tatum Mitchell, Emmanuelle Copeland, Phillip Pakowski, Colin Dodd, Ina Barashka, Alex Miranda, Miles Little, Kelly Jankowski, Jackie Sumida, Natalie Casas, Trevor Owcarz, Sam Perkins, Sarah Barber, and Paul Szmanda
October 4, 2018

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

Andrea Davenport, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 4, 2018

Cool the school: new air conditioning affects classrooms

Andrea Davenport, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2018

Copycat Potbelly Cookies will make you the coolest cat in school

Andrea Davenport, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
September 19, 2018

Chocolate Heaven Cookies: eat with the angels

Andrea Davenport, Print Editor-In-Chief
September 11, 2018

Issue 5

Barbara Collins, Katie Anthony, Srushti Desai, Rhaya Truman, Donte Reed, Andrea Davenport, Sarah Major, Jayna Bardahl, Lindsay Valero, Jhenevie Oca, Sydney Hall, Emmanuelle Copeland, Marc Alvarez, Kendall Brost, Vince Vena, Matt Hollendonner, Will Miller, Jonah Ocuto, and Elizabeth Szpytek
May 18, 2018

Disney is still the bee’s knees

Andrea Davenport, Print Opinions Editor
May 9, 2018

Lemon-y sweet for a summer treat

Andrea Davenport, Print Opinions Editor
May 8, 2018

Freshman Boys Gymnastics Team an overall success

Andrea Davenport, Print Opinions Editor
May 4, 2018

Issue 4

Barbara Collins, Katie Anthony, Sarah Major, Jayna Bardahl, Donte Reed, Srushti Desai, Rhaya Truman, Andrea Davenport, Emmanuelle Copeland, Kora Montana, Will Miller, Marc Alvarez, Matthew Hollendonner, Sherwin Thomas, and Jhenevie Oca
March 21, 2018

Carlson sticks the landing at State

Andrea Davenport, Print Opinions Editor
February 23, 2018

Freshman Friday: Lauryn Mobley

Andrea Davenport, Print Opinions Editor
February 23, 2018

Cookie dough to love a choco-lot

Andrea Davenport, Print Opinions Editor
February 14, 2018

Feb. 14, 2018

Jonah Ocuto, Lindsay Valero, Barbara Collins, Jayna Bardahl, Andrea Davenport, Donte Reed, and Jhenevie Oca
February 14, 2018

Wednesday Horoscopes 2/7/18

Andrea Davenport, Print Opinions Editor
February 7, 2018

Issue 3

Barbara Collins, Jayna Bardahl, Sarah Major, Lindsay Valero, Rhaya Truman, Srushti Desai, Calvin Herion, Elizabeth Rose Szpytek, Jonah Ocuto, Katie Anthony, Donte Reed, Kendall Brost, Vince Vena, Andrea Davenport, Emmanuelle Copeland, Jhenevie Oca, Katie Anthony, and Natalie Casas
January 29, 2018

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

Andrea Davenport, Print Opinions Editor
January 24, 2018

Weekly preview: Jan. 22 – Jan. 26

Andrea Davenport, Print Opinions Editor
January 22, 2018

[Video] Haywood heads Illinois High School Theatre Festival

Barbara Collins, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2018

November 21, 2017

Jonah Ocuto, Lindsay Valero, Andrea Davenport, Srushti Desai, Rhaya Truman, and Barbara Collins
November 21, 2017

Marble Brookies: a chocolate lovers dessert

Andrea Davenport, Print Opinions Editor
November 16, 2017

I pum-can’t stand this seasonal flavor

Andrea Davenport, Print Opinions Editor
November 6, 2017

Get in the fall spirit: Maple cinnamon rolls

Andrea Davenport, Print Opinions Editor
November 1, 2017

Issue 1

Barbara Collins, Sydney Hall, Elizabeth Rose Szpytek, Katie Anthony, Jayna Bardahl, Natalie Casas, Calvin Herion, Vince Vena, Emmanuelle Copeland, Andrea Davenport, Rhaya Truman, Sarah Major, Jonah Ocuto, Kendall Brost, Lindsay Valero, Vince Vena, Srushti Desai, Donte Reed, and Jhenevie Oca
October 26, 2017

Fall baking project: caramel apple-doodle cups

Andrea Davenport, Print Opinions Editor
October 17, 2017

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