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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
Gwendolynne Royle

Gwendolynne Royle, Editor-in-Chief

Senior Gwendolynne Royle is an Editor-in-Chief in her second year on the Blueprint staff. When she is not writing in journalism, she is a speech competitor, a singer in the DGS Choirs and the Vice President and head of the makeup crew in the Masque and Gavel club. She is also in the National Honors Society, an honor roll student, a member of the International Thespian Society and the National Speech and Debate Association.

Royle has spent a lot of her life in local community theaters. She is currently an assistant dance teacher at the Wheaton Drama kindergarten through fifth grade summer camp as well as a member of the marketing committee. Royle hopes to receive a BA in Acting and Theatre in college.

Royle loves movies and can often be found watching them. She has a passion for creative arts and their place in pop culture and politics. She loves journalism because it is an outlet for her to be able to inform the public and continue to educate people.

All content by Gwendolynne Royle
All 36 seniors who received the Jim Mizener scholarship at this year’s senior award night.

Where in the world are our seniors going?

May 5, 2022
By giving students the opportunity to create their own clubs, DGS offers a place for everyone.

Editorial: DGS gives spaces for diverse groups and clubs

March 27, 2022

March 2022

March 24, 2022
As craft prices are on the rise, people resort to finding materials around the house.

Hobbyists grapple with costly crafts

March 18, 2022
Marty the Mustang will be the Handball teams biggest supporter.

The next sport that DGS needs

March 18, 2022
The new regular “just for fun” installation on the Blueprint.

Blueprint crossword: Second Edition

March 4, 2022
DGS subshortages have allowed teachers to now sub for two classes a day as opposed to only one.

Substitute shortage pervades DGS classroom

February 28, 2022

February 2022

February 25, 2022
The new regular “just for fun” installation on the Blueprint.

Blueprint crossword: DGS activities

February 18, 2022

Teachers find true love at DGS

February 15, 2022

January 2022

January 24, 2022
Many young people have participated in trauma dumping-- a recent trend of sharing highly personal information and traumas on apps like TikTok.

Social media: An emotional landfill

January 21, 2022
Following your digital footprint

Following your digital footprint

January 21, 2022
Arwen Pokorny-Lyp is the current principal at Hinsdale South High School. She will be the new principal in 2022.

DGS welcomes first female principal

January 21, 2022

Schwartz gives Omricon update

January 11, 2022

November 2021

December 1, 2021

Why are people intrigued?

November 22, 2021

The dead white woman

November 22, 2021

Fact or fiction

November 22, 2021
When consuming true crime, people often wonder if it is a harmful habit to get into.

Uncovering the truth about true crime

November 22, 2021
Find out which podcast you should listen to by taking this quiz.

What podcast should you listen to?

November 8, 2021

[Video] Modulating the key: The Fine Arts department tries to diversify

November 8, 2021

Lights, camera, representation: A look at depictions of LGBTQ+ characters in media

November 7, 2021
Find out which podcast you should listen to by taking this quiz.

[Photo] What podcast should you listen to?

October 21, 2021

October 2021

October 20, 2021
The movie Dear Evan Hansen was released Sept. 24 in the US.

You will not be found: “Dear Evan Hansen” disappoints

October 14, 2021
As the final fireworks go off we reflect on the things that went wrong or right.

Homecoming: Both sides of the coin

September 30, 2021
Freshmen play practice in action.

[Photo] DGS presents a masked show, better yet a masked freshmen

September 15, 2021

Lets have a kiki: Met gala

September 15, 2021
The new DGS lunch option the stable which serves pizza and pasta.

DGS welcomes new breakfast and lunch menus

September 10, 2021
In the 90s, romantic comedies were in their prime. Lets rank them to see which is the best of the bunch.

Top 10 90’s rom-coms

June 3, 2021
A still of Faith Nelson during her short film entitled Disclaimer.

Nelson makes a short film entitled “Disclaimer”

May 14, 2021
Orson Welles is a well-known director and actor in old-Hollywood.

106 years of Orson Welles

May 6, 2021
The District 99 school board presents the new schedule with a resounding 3:11 like to dislike ratio.

District 99 opens the door to all students

March 17, 2021
Governor Pritzker at the press briefing along with his ASL interpreter.

Vaccine eligibility expands to everyone 16 and up

March 22, 2021
“For the past year, I’ve had to be very cautious about who I allow myself to see because a few months ago my Poppa was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer. I go to his house multiple times a week to care for him and spend time with him, so I want to make sure I am as safe as possible. Having a small social bubble and taking necessary precautions are all worth it if it means keeping him safe,” junior Emily Poska said.

How has the last year changed you?

March 12, 2021

Pritzker signs new justice reform bill

March 3, 2021
Idolizing influencers: Why we should set some boundaries

Idolizing influencers: Why we should set some boundaries

February 3, 2021
Find out which Jessie J lyric you are from the iconic Price Tag live version

[Photo] Which Jessie J lyric are you?

January 25, 2021
How the pressure of choosing an aesthetic has affected me and my journey to truthful self expression.

Self-expression through fashion: Learning to be truthful

January 19, 2021
The first semester of the 2020-2021 school year was incredibly draining, but there are some ways to make it better.

First semester in review

January 11, 2021

Going into the new year: Quarantine edition

January 5, 2021
DGS Fine Arts is celebrating the holidays online this year.

The first virtual holiday concert in DGS history

December 9, 2020
ORourke and a printed copy of her book Torn pages.

“Torn Pages”: Liana O’Rourke’s poetry through the years

December 7, 2020
When the arguments get heated, dont forget to be thankful and have a happy Thanksgiving!

Tips and tricks for getting out of a Thanksgiving fiasco

November 23, 2020
Sophia McNerney taking on a cross country course for the DGS team.

Sophia McNerney: It’s a runner’s world

November 11, 2020
Mask Fashion

[Video] Mask Fashion

November 4, 2020
This quiz will show you just how iconic you are.

Which iconic pop culture moment are you?

November 3, 2020
DGS students will transition to in-person learning for at least the next two weeks.

District 99 takes pause on in-person learning

November 3, 2020
A cartoon depiction of the zoom call the round-table discussion happened over.

A talk about LGBTQ+ Issues with Sean Casten and HRC

October 23, 2020
A PSL in hand, this girl is ready for the fall season.

[Photo] Am I secretly falling in love with Basic Girl Autumn?

October 21, 2020
Find out if youre sus with this quiz!

Which Among Us character are you really?

October 9, 2020
Student tired of online college dreams about their other options.

Gap years: Are they making a COVID-19 comeback?

October 2, 2020

Women in rap: Empowering or extreme

September 25, 2020
A gentle reminder that no matter how you think you look, your body is wonderful.

Glorifying weight loss isn’t cute, it’s toxic: Changing the way we let the internet affect our body image

September 18, 2020
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