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  • May 5Spring art show, May 8-9
  • May 5Comfort dogs @ DGS, May 8
  • May 5Pre-purchased yearbook distribution, May 8 - bookstore
  • May 5Orchestra concert, May 7, 7-9 p.m.
  • May 5Bilingual parent advisory commitee, May 7, 5-8 p.m.
  • May 5Pre-purchased yearbooks after school, May 7
  • April 28Graduation May 18
  • April 28Senior last day of school May 13
  • April 28AP testing May 5- May 16
  • April 28Journalism team places 4th in state
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint

Issue 2

Tatum Mitchell, Rachel Ley, Alison Goulding, Teagan Smith, Ariel Oh, Jacqueline Sumida, Drey McGrew, Sarah Barber, Paul Szmanda, Lauren Wilmore, Kira Matheson, Kate Riley, Jovana Kuzmanovic, Brenna Cahoon, Marjorie Lichner, Vince Llanes, Maddy O’Neil, Luc Alvarez, Izzy Johnsen, Ashley Boak, Greyson Martinescu, Elliot Sheets, Kevin Tate, Alex Miranda, Jacob Casella, Alyssa Deplaris, and Jackie Barba
November 22, 2019
Junior drum major Jeffery Weinholtz leads the band during their show at the Music Bowl competition at DGS.

Marching Mustangs make history

Tatum Mitchell, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2019

Issue 1

Tatum Mitchell, Rachel Ley, Alison Goulding, Teagan Smith, Ariel Oh, Jacqueline Sumida, Drey McGrew, Sarah Barber, Paul Szmanda, Lauren Wilmore, Kira Matheson, Kate Riley, Jovana Kuzmanovic, Brenna Cahoon, Marjorie Lichner, Vince Llanes, Maddy O’Neil, Luc Alvarez, Izzy Johnsen, Ashley Boak, Greyson Martinescu, Elliot Sheets, Kevin Tate, Alex Miranda, Jacob Casella, Alyssa Deplaris, and Jackie Barba
November 1, 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
Drawing III and Studio Art students create varying works of art related to social and emotional learning.

Art students paint a picture of what SEL means to them

Jacqueline Barba, Managing Editor
October 24, 2019
As the movie begins, I can barely contain 11 years of excitement for "Zombieland: Double Tap."

‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ worth the 11 year wait

Isabella Johnsen, Copy Editor
October 21, 2019
iPhones are the most widely used smartphone among younger generations.

A look into the top school distraction — Smartphones

Greyson Martinescu, Assistant Photo Editor
October 21, 2019
Freshman Jasmine Hawkins enjoys delivering coffee as part of the Mustang Mugs service.

Mustang Mugs delivers coffee and smiles

Paul Szmanda, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2019

Red Ribbon Week assembly inspires students in a subtle way

Brenna Cohoon, Online Sports Editor
October 21, 2019
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
The DGS teaching staff consisted of 95.9 percent of white teachers, while the student body consisted of 58 percent of white students.

DGS staff continues to misrepresent diversity of student body

Ariel Oh, Print Features 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
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