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  • December 12DGS Drama hosts "Elf" Musical Dec. 12-14 at 7 p.m.
  • December 9DGS opens winter art show on Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • December 9Learning commons serves hot cocoa on Dec. 13 at 7:15 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
  • November 25First boys basketball game Nov. 25 vs. Geneva
  • November 25Grove Express Nov. 28
  • November 25Thanksgiving break starts Nov. 27
  • November 18Saturday night performance of "Elf" Dec. 14
  • November 18Friday night performance of "Elf" Dec. 13
  • November 18Thursday night performance of "Elf" Dec. 12
  • November 18Winter art show grand opening Dec. 12
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint

The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint

Phillip Pakowski

Phillip Pakowski, Print Sports Editor

Phillip Pakowski is a senior at DGS and is the Print Sports Editor for the Blueprint. He loves sports and has been playing lacrosse since his sophomore year and has played on varsity since his junior year. He is also involved in clubs and activities such as Unified Special Olympics, Snowball and JKB.

Next fall Pakowski plans on attending a four-year college where he will major in biology and kinesiology. Outside of school Pakowski plays travel lacrosse. He also enjoys watching sports in his free time.

Pakowski often volunteers at the PADS event and is going on his second year of coaching Special Olympic basketball for District 99. He enjoys volunteering and working with special education students.

All content by Phillip Pakowski
Girls lacrosse sat on the floor for the Spring Philanthropy Assembly alongside the boys lacrosse team.

Girls lacrosse seeks exposure

Phillip Pakowski, Print Sports Editor
May 7, 2019
It's prom week at DGS. Make sure to check out the weekly preview for all of the events going on during the week.

Weekly Preview: Week of 4/22

Phillip Pakowski, Print Sports Editor
April 22, 2019
The SAT took place on April 9, 2019. All juniors took the test while freshmen and sophomores took the PSAT.

April SAT testing at DGS

Phillip Pakowski, Print Sports Editor
April 10, 2019
TikToks have made a huge rise in recent weeks. Check out some of DGS's best.

Top Ten Tuesday: DGS TikToks

Phillip Pakowski, Print Sports Editor
February 26, 2019
The Blueprint staff wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving and a pleasant long weekend.

Weekly preview for the week of 11/19

Phillip Pakowski, Print Sports Editor
November 19, 2018
DGS Football running the ball against DGN during the annual crosstown game.

DGS vs DGN football game recap

Phillip Pakowski, Print Sports Editor
October 16, 2018
The PSAT is an important test when getting ready for college, make sure you take it.

Why you should take the PSAT

Phillip Pakowski, Print Sports Editor
October 16, 2018
It's Homecoming Week Mustangs. Here are the activities for the week.

Weekly Preview Sept. 17- Sept. 21

Phillip Pakowski, Print Sports Editor
September 18, 2018
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