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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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Taylor Neal

Taylor Neal, Copy Editor

Senior Taylor Neal is a Copy Editor for the Blueprint. This is her first year on the staff. Neal has been on the DGS girls soccer team since she began high school. Neal is also a member of Blue Crew, Snowball and Yearbook club as well as an honor roll student.
During her sophomore year, Neal took Journalistic Expression, which sparked her interest and passion for journalism. She took immediate interest in writing sports articles. During her sophomore year, Neal got two of her sports articles posted to the Blueprint. Neal is excited to learn and explore her interests in journalism, as well as improving her writing abilities in different genres.
Outside of her two part time jobs and sports writing, Neal loves thrifting as she finds it is a good way to help the environment as well as help people in need. She also has a newfound passion for traveling and exploring new places. Neal wishes to major in journalism in college and possibly minor in interior design.

All content by Taylor Neal
Senior Kaley Bretwisch is planning on attending a college out west and is interested in studying a career with animals.

DGS seniors plans for college : Q&A with Kaley Bretwisch

Taylor Neal, Copy Editor
June 23, 2023
Find your lucky Starbucks drink based off of your zodiac sign.

What you need to hear based off of your horoscope sign

Taylor Neal and Amanda Despres
May 25, 2023
When Berman is not practicing with the school team, she is often performing routines for her studio.

Senior Grace Berman continues her dancing career at the college level

Taylor Neal, Copy Editor
May 10, 2023
The last activity at the C.L.E.A.R. workshop was for students to take as many selfies with as many other people as possible.

DGS hosts C.L.E.A.R. workshop for seniors who have been recognized in their high school career

Taylor Neal, Copy Editor
May 4, 2023
The cafe at Bonita Bowls in downtown Glen Ellyn.

Bonita Bowls smoothie bowls are definitely worth a try

Taylor Neal, Copy Editor
April 24, 2023
With the number of absences increasing, classes begin to look more and more empty.

Increasing number of absences leads to attendance policies being reformed

Taylor Neal, Copy Editor
March 13, 2023
Senior Tia Ramahi teaches a group of her students an educational game to play.

Introduction to Teaching prepares students for future careers in education

Taylor Neal, Copy Editor
March 6, 2023
There are hundreds of different varieties of houseplants that all need to be taken care of differently.

[Photo] Students and staff blossom into ‘plant people’

February 1, 2023
In most cases, concerts create a sense of community and enjoyment within individuals. However, consumers are currently finding themselves frustrated with the current state of live entertainment.

The show must go on: Concerts shape live entertainment culture

Isabella Shin, Lauren Miranda, Taylor Neal, Amanda Despres, Emma Fudacz, and Abigail Culcasi
January 27, 2023
Statistics from Axios.com and Pollstar.

Concert culture changes after Covid-19

Taylor Neal, Copy Editor
January 25, 2023
One of my goals for this year is to become more organized and mindful.

Why I am taking New Years resolutions seriously this year but also not

Taylor Neal, Copy Editor
January 12, 2023
During finals week, most students spend their nights studying for their exams.

Upcoming finals week leads students to focus on their mental health

Taylor Neal, Copy Editor
December 8, 2022
Sometimes a thrifted piece may need some TLC, but that just makes the end result worth it.

[Video] Thrifting rises through social media, prompted by fashion cycles

Anjali Kota, Managing Editor
December 3, 2022

Recent trends with students and thrifting

Taylor Neal, Copy Editor
December 2, 2022
Students in access have the opportunity to work on school work, meet with their teachers, or move around the school.

[Photo] Community responds to new access periods

November 28, 2022
Junior Addy Bryant gets a kill, scoring a point for the mustangs.

Girls varsity volleyball game against Willowbrook on Sept. 20

Taylor Neal, Copy Editor
September 23, 2022
Taylor Neal with her go to order at her local Starbucks location.

Top 10 reasons why Starbucks is my favorite thing ever

Taylor Neal, Copy Editor
September 22, 2022
Sophie Richert; goalie, playing the last fall/winter season with the Naperville Sabres.

Sophie Richert: The girl who plays ice hockey

Taylor Neal, Freelance Writer
January 12, 2021
Taylor Neal (writer) at DGS Snowball last fall in the photography workshop.

The Chicago Bears need to step up their game

Taylor Neal, Freelance Writer
January 4, 2021
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