Blueprint
By Mary Long
BlueprintNov 08, 2021
DGS presents 'Mamma Mia'
DGS will present "Mamma Mia" April 20-April 22.
New rules enacted in commons and cafetorium
Created by Hugo
Oreos and Opinions
Hugo details the upcoming Oreos and Opinions event that will be held at DGS.
Double A Podcast: Valentines Day
Creating wonder with collections
Description: People share about the things they collect and why they matter to them
Interviewees: Freshman Becca Snouffer, Margoe Blasco
Music: The Jazz Piano by Amazing Music Library
Stressed Out!
Stress affects nearly every student and it's time we learned how to cope with it.
Hunting for treasure: Hidden gems in the western suburbs
Description: It's time to spotlight some small businesses that the students of our school frequent and want to share with others. Interviewees: seniors Ashley James and Abby Knight. Audio: Memories by BenSound.
DGS Changemakers host Paws and Relax event on Feb. 2 and 16
Description: The DGS Changemakers are hosting the Paws and Relax event on Feb. 2 and 16 for students to recharge.
Interviewees: Counselor Vel Vetri and Senior and Changemaker Leader Ysa Pakowski
Chicago museums ignite passion and curiosity for visitors, employees
Description: People share the ways that Chicago museums are meaningful to them
Interviewees: Sophomore Meida Kuzminskas, Sophomore Nicholas Sadelski and Cliff Long.
Music: The Jazz Piano by Amazing Music Library
DGS implements new learning commons attendance procedure to combat students ditching class
Description: New regulations have gone into effect in the learning commons with the biggest change being the attendance policy for students with a study hall. Interviewees: Freshman Alex Barcemas and Associate Principal Omar Davis.
Obstacles to career success for women persist in the modern day
Description: Despite the growing presence of women in careers and positions of authority, for many, success does not come without mistreatment from male colleagues. Interviewees: Social Studies teacher Jordan Delay and Senior Savana Kesterson. Music: Imagination by Ryan
DGS practices the first ALICE drill of the year
On Wednesday October 27, 2021 DGS had the ALICE drill. An annual safety drill that serves to help students and staff in the event of a violent intruder. It’s name is an acronym for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate. The Associate Principal for Operations at DGS Omar Davis defines what ALICE is for DGS. Senior Ensara Sejko and Junior Delaney Wells state their opinion on the safety drill.
Modulating the key: The Fine Arts department tries to diversify
Description: Learn why teachers and students believe the fine arts department doesn’t reflect the demographics of the school. Interviewees: Jerry Lowery, Tiffany Rubin, Katherine O’Truk and Senior Reinette Montero. Music: Jazz Piano by Bensound.
Lights, camera, representation: A look at depictions of LGBTQ+ characters in media
Description: While we are starting to see more and more LGBTQ+ representation in media, many are saying that the current representation is actually damaging. Interviewees: Senior Aidan Kljucanin, Senior Yamil Ortiz and Counselor Tracey Salvatore. Music: Acoustic Breeze by Bensound.