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FINAL WORDS: 2022 graduate Nathan Nutt speaks at last years honors convocation assembly.
Recognizing everyone at spotlight assembly
Maggie Fleming, Opinion Editor • May 12, 2023

Come May 16, DGN will break an annual tradition known as the convocation assembly. Convocation was previously held during second period as a way to honor the senior class and their accomplishments. Now, the Spotlight assembly will be held after eighth period on the seniors' last day to recognize them but also involve the whole school.  “It’s upbeat, things move quickly, it’s also not just focusing on seniors, it’s identifying other things throughout the year to celebrate. Of course we...

DOWNTOWN: Dawson, Casten, Renner pose in downtown Downers Grove.
D99 slate wins BOE election
Molly St. Clair , Editor-in-Chief • April 10, 2023

After the April 4 election, District 99 welcomed three new board members, Kara Casten, Ken Dawson, and Don Renner to the seven-member board.  Casten received the most votes out of all six candidates with 8,628. Following closely behind was Ken Dawson with 7,406, then Don Renner with 7,271.  The trio will begin their four-year term when they are sworn in May 15, marking the beginning of the next term.   “We look forward to welcoming Kara, Ken, and Don as members of our School Board,”...

SAME SPOT: Prom will be held at the Bolingbrook Golf Club May 17.
Prom 2023 to be held at Bolingbrook Golf Club
Molly St. Clair , Editor-in-Chief • March 12, 2023

The 2023 prom will be held at the Bolingbrook Golf Club May 17, the same location as the last two years.  DGN held Prom at the Chicago location “Crystal Gardens” for about eight years before switching to Bolingbrook Golf Course in 2021 due to COVID restrictions. “We loved it there [Crystal Gardens], it was awesome. We planned on staying there forever. We always had the second Saturday in May reserved for us. Our timing was absolutely perfect because seniors would have their last day...

Transition 99 brings further education opportunities to students with special needs
Transition 99 brings further education opportunities to students with special needs
Annie Flynn, In-Depth Editor • March 15, 2023
The Community Impact Podcast Season 2: A conversation with BOE member Jose Espinoza
The Community Impact Podcast Season 2: A conversation with BOE member Jose Espinoza
Molly St. Clair and Tabitha Irvin February 16, 2022
WHERE WERE YOU?: Emma Salmans piece with contrasting sides.
Artist Emma Salman finds community in art
Sarah Woods, A&E Editor • May 14, 2023
THE FINAL FIGHT: The John Wick series comes to an end with John Wick Chapter 4
John Wick Chapter 4: Review
Sarah Woods, A&E Editor • May 14, 2023