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  • September 25DGS girls swim meet at Morton high school at 5:00 P.M.
  • September 25Key club meeting at 3:30 P.M. in room C264
  • September 25Student Council meeting at 7:50 A.M.
  • September 25Yearbook club meeting Sept. 27 at 3:30 P.M. in room C194
  • September 25Movie club meeting Sept. 26 at 3:30 P.M. in room C261
  • September 25Homecoming talent show auditions Sept. 25 at 3:30 P.M. in auditorium
  • September 25Go Green Recycling Club meets on Sept. 25 at 3:30 P.M. in room D170
  • September 25DGS plays Hinsdale South at Hinsdale South high school Sept. 29 at 7:30 P.M.
  • September 18Girls varsity swimming at DGS 9/21 at 5:00 p.m.
  • September 18Boys varsity soccer at DGS 9/19 at 6:30 p.m.
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Ashley Boak

Ashley Boak, Photo Editor

Ashley Boak is a senior at DGS and the Photo Editor for the Blueprint. This is Boak’s first year on the Blueprint staff, but she freelanced for the Blueprint throughout her junior year. Boak swims for DGS and is involved in Mustang Way leading, Operation Snowball, Mad Dash and the student board for the school construction.

Boak spends her summers working at Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park as a deck attendant and a swim instructor. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family or having long movie marathons. Boak also enjoys driving to Stevens Point, Wisconsin to visit her sister.

In the future, Boak wishes to attend either Indiana State University or University of Wisconsin Stevens Point to study elementary education. She also hopes to receive a minor in early childhood. Boak has a dream to become a first-grade teacher.

All content by Ashley Boak
Caution tape has become a normal accessory to see outside at community parks and pathways. The caution tape is to remind people that these areas are closed off to the public to encourage social distancing.

COVID-19 brings silence among towns

Ashley Boak, Photo Editor
April 24, 2020
Target is currently selling a package of toilet paper for close to eight dollars for only four rolls.

Dear grocery stores, please lower prices on household items

Ashley Boak, Photo Editor
April 21, 2020
Edwards hospital has a health center in Woodridge. This is where I teach swim lessons at.

COVID-19 has impacted all who work in a hospital or hospital ran setting

Ashley Boak, Photo Editor
April 17, 2020
Love Is Blind leaves viewers interested for the entire 11 episode series.

Netflix releases dating show ‘Love Is Blind’

Ashley Boak, Photo Editor
March 27, 2020
The hallways at DGS remain quiet as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

[Photo] Coronavirus is slowing destroying my life

March 23, 2020
Superintendent Hank Thiele informed staff and students about the cancellation of field trips through an email on Wed. March 12.

Baseball spring break trip canceled due to COVID-19

Ashley Boak, Photo Editor
March 13, 2020
Fans have an impact upon athletes and coaches in varying capacities.

[Photo] Too fanatical? A take on fan interactions at sporting events

March 12, 2020
Senior Ashley Boak has an obsession with the Gonzaga basketball team.

Gonzaga b-ball has my heart

Ashley Boak, Photo editor
March 9, 2020
The varsity wrestling team hoists up one of their coaches after he participated in the staff tug of war competition against the juniors. The staff won the overall tug of war competition.

Feb. 14 spirit assembly recapped

Ashley Boak, Photo Editor
February 14, 2020
Freshman Jacob Selig swimming the breaststroke leg of his 200 individual medley. Selig was fully tapered for this meet and his hard work payed off when he received second on the fresh/soph level.

Boys swim and dive clench conference championship by one point

Ashley Boak, Photo Editor
February 11, 2020
These lollipops are the superior Valentines Day candy that you are sure to find me eating on Feb. 14.

Top 10 Valentine’s Day candies

Ashley Boak, Photo Editor
February 11, 2020
Lauren Gee glides across the ice during her skating practice.

[Photo] Gee dazzles with synchronized figure skating team

January 24, 2020
Senior Alex Liaromatis battles against his opponent from Leyden in hopes to win the match.

DGS wrestling wins 42-21 against Leyden

Ashley Boak, Photo Editor
January 22, 2020
Major battles to crush his opponent in a intense match-up.

Robert Major works to pin down DGS wrestling record

Ashley Boak, Photo Editor
January 17, 2020
The girls lacrosse team running onto the field during their 2019 season.

Girls lacrosse becomes an officially funded sport

Ashley Boak, Photo Editor
January 13, 2020
All home varsity basketball games are held in the large gym.

[Photo] Charging on the court, into the minds of two varsity Mustangs

December 17, 2019
Cigrand deciding his method to shooting the perfect free throw.

[Photo] Q&A with Connor Cigrand

December 17, 2019
Junior Megan Stapelton getting in the zone while playing against Proviso East on Fri. Dec 13.

[Photo] Q&A with Meghan Stapleton

December 17, 2019
A preview of the map that students can view to track the location of their bus.

First Student bus company creates ‘FirstView’ tracking app

Ashley Boak, Photo Editor
December 11, 2019
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Junior Jordan Copeland posing for her portrait shot while reflecting upon how DGS has impacted her.

Reflecting upon how DGS has impacted students

Ashley Boak, Photo Editor
December 4, 2019
My pantry that is filled with foods that Kuhn probably has not eaten yet.

Top ten Tuesday: Top foods Mr.Kuhn should eat

Ashley Boak, Photo Editor
November 26, 2019
Ive been in love with fall since November 2002 when I was only three months old.

I’m in love with fall

Ashley Boak, Photo Editor
November 22, 2019
A group of offensive linemen gathering together during a timeout. The temperature was cold enough to see the breath coming from their mouth and the steam coming off of the players jerseys while they were sweating.

A crosstown rivalry recapped

Ashley Boak, Photo Editor
October 29, 2019
Five veterans were honored at the football game on Oct. 25, 2019. The game was against crosstown rival Downers Grove North and the theme among both teams was supporting veterans.

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The Marching Mustangs marching band preparing to take the field during the pregame show. Since the temperature was 40 degrees, the marching band wore long coats that displayed their Marching Mustangs logo on the back.

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Senior offensive lineman Nick Rasnic preparing for a battle against the Trojans. The Mustangs fought until the end to try and win the crosstown classic game.

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Wide receiver Eli Reed preparing to take on a cornerback from the Trojans football team. Reed was constantly on the field while battling against the Trojans.

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Drummer Bri Backmam performs in the percussion section during the marching bands halftime performance entitled “Reflection”.

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Senior color guard participant Oneida Byrd leans back while a section of the marching band leans over her during their halftime performance of their show entitled Reflection.

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Junior quarterback Cole Warehime hands the ball to junior running back Rahshon Murff during the third quarter of the game. Murff proceeded to run with the ball until being tackled by a Trojan. Murff unfortunately broke his hand during the fourth quarter, putting him out for the rest of the season.

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The Fillies varsity dance team and the coed varsity cheerleaders paired up to give a combined halftime show. The two teams preformed to a mashup of popular hit songs.

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Defensive back, number 46 Gavin Brenkus and defensive back, number 62 Danny Mulcahy stand on the sidelines while observing the play that was about to take place during the game against the Trojans. The final score was 14-7 in favor of the Trojans.

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Slowikowski, walks down the center aisle of the gym as he pours his heart out to the students of a lifetime of struggle and gain.

School wide assembly misses Red Ribbon Week message

Ashley Boak, Photo Editor
October 21, 2019
Patrick Fardy became the CTE department chair at the start of the 2019 school year.

Fardy takes on new CTE department chair position

Ashley Boak, Photo Editor
October 10, 2019
Sports teams will utilize the new turf field this week during upcoming games.

Weekly Preview 10/7-10/11

Ashley Boak, Photo Editor
October 7, 2019
The parking was affected by construction. The pick-up drop-ff line is now by the West Events entrance.

[Photo] Parking vs. pedestrians: Construction creates confusion

October 4, 2019
The front of the building was relocated. The new entrance has security upgrades.

[Photo] Security adjusts to construction layout: Rerouting their routine

October 4, 2019
Construction can been seen all around the school: including the fields.

[Photo] Students voice opinions on beginnings of MFP work

October 4, 2019
D99 is under major renovations. You can see construction occurring at both DGS and DGN.

[Photo] MFP construction underway at DGS

October 4, 2019
The new A-hallway at first was just wood. Now it is covered in art from various clubs.

[Photo] A Hallway or hardware store?

October 4, 2019
The Jonas Brothers performing Cake By The Ocean at their most recent Chicago tour stop on Sept. 20.

Jonas Brothers burn up Chicago

Ashley Boak, Photo Editor
October 4, 2019
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