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STRUM ALONG: Kevin Leslie plays guitar with Snowball director Finn McTigue (senior)
Guidance counselor, Operation Snowball director Kevin Leslie retires from DGN
Tabitha Irvin, Opinion Editor • May 24, 2023

Hundreds of high schoolers dressed in thematic costumes dance freely, rainbow skirts, cowboy boots, and tie-dye shirts intermixing. Music blares overhead, reverberating off of high ceilings and wood-paneled walls. At the center of this chaotic yet carefree group lies Kevin Leslie, an integral member of Operation Snowball and DGN’s counseling staff.    Leslie began working at DGN in 2000 after his previous job as a social worker at Hinsdale Central High School. He started out as the...

SIGNING THE NEXT FOUR: graphic by Tabitha Irvin
Class of 2023 sends off Division I athletic commits
Tabitha Irvin, Opinion Editor • May 14, 2023

As decision-day posts and commitment photos filter through DGN’s online community, ten DGN athletes reveal their commitment to Division I universities. These athletes share their triumphs, struggles, and reflections in candid interviews with the Omega.  The Division I sports represented includes lacrosse, baseball, football, track and field, cross country, and gymnastics. Gymnast Anthony Nicholas and University of Minnesota commit shares his successes. “I’m proud of attending USA Gymnastics...

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...

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

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