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  • November 25First boys basketball game Nov. 25 vs. Geneva
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  • 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
  • November 18Cocoa in the commons Dec. 6
  • November 18Thanksgiving break begins Nov. 27
  • November 18Fillies compete at Mundelein High School Nov. 23
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
Varsity cheer squad poses for a picture during senior night.

Phillips tumbles into the hearts of the cheerleading community

Kate Dziewinski, Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2024
When trying a new stunt or trick, the whole team will stand around to help base.

Winter cheer tryouts flip the season around

Ava Lafin, Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2022
The packed home stands during the fourth quarter of the Downers Grove North v. Downers Grove South football game on Sep. 10.

Sep. 10 Downers Grove South v. North football game

Abigail Culcasi, Photo/Graphics Editor
September 15, 2021
Where my cheer bag has been sitting, untouched since the stay at home order was put into place.

COVID-19 Tumbles into my Cheer Season

Lauren Wilmore, Online News Editor
April 30, 2020
Hailey Lloyd and Katie Clipper enjoy going to events together like concerts

Friendship Friday: Cheerleaders and best friends

Teagan Smith, Print Opinions Editor
March 27, 2020
Juniors Abby Cigrand and Kendall Swider have been cheering together for two years.

DGS cheer creates a lifelong friendship

Lauren Wilmore, Online News Editor
January 27, 2020

DGS cheer prepares for competitive season

Ariel Oh, Print Features Editor
November 20, 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
Medina had never cheered until walking onto the mat at tryouts last spring.

Medina makes his mark: Sophomore becomes first male flyer in DGS history

Sarah Barber, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2019
Senior Wesley Hooker goes up for a lay up against his defender.

DGS defeats Hinsdale South with senior night pride

Rhaya Truman, Managing Editor
February 4, 2019

Issue 3

Barbara Collins, Jayna Bardahl, Sarah Major, Lindsay Valero, Rhaya Truman, Srushti Desai, Calvin Herion, Elizabeth Rose Szpytek, Jonah Ocuto, Katie Anthony, Donte Reed, Kendall Brost, Vince Vena, Andrea Davenport, Emmanuelle Copeland, Jhenevie Oca, Katie Anthony, and Natalie Casas
January 29, 2018
Freshman Friday: Josie Gadzala

Freshman Friday: Josie Gadzala

Kora Montana, Online Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 9, 2017
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