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Juniors Jacob Mitchell, Jaxon Quisenberry and Mackenzie Partain examine artifacts at the John A. Logan museum. They took notes about things at the museum and recorded which artifacts were their favorites
Honors History class goes to John A. Logan Museum
Key Club members senior Sebastion Brown, (club president) Sofie Brombaugh, and junior Bella Capuzzo donate to the 4Cs.
Key Club organizes annual 4C’s food drive
Elizabeth Dawes fifth hour AP English class works on their research papers.
Seniors work on annual research papers
Election Day Presents a Conversation For Future Voters
Election Day Presents a Conversation For Future Voters
Students compete in SISAL tournament Nov. 5.
Speech competes in SISAL tournament
MEGAN hits theaters with bang
‘MEGAN’ hits theaters with bang
Students struggle with scholarship applications
Students struggle with scholarship applications
Homework causes unnecessary stress in students
Homework causes unnecessary stress in students
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Choose careers based on passion, not money
Its time for a time change.
It’s time for a time change.
Evan McDermott bowls against Carbondale Jan. 12.
McDermott to Bowl through College
Senior Allison Dennison practices the tenor saxophone at an orchestra rehearsal at Downers Grove South High School Oct. 9 2022.
Dennison makes school history in statewide theater event
Sophomore Jocelyn Dismuke stands with senior Grant Dooley at speech competition
First year speech member exceeds in competitions
Teen fights war with body image
Teen fights war with body image
The Nutcracker will be performed this weekend. Tickets are on sale for $18 for the Nov. 17. 18. and 20. It will be performed at the Benton Civics Center.
Touch of Class performs “Nutcracker” ballet
Dogs win despite injuries
Dogs win despite injuries
Senior Sidney Neal receives congratulations. from her team on honors received at the preview tourney
Neal leads team as lone senior
The defensive line gets in position for the next play against the Carterville Lions. The Bulldogs lost the game but maintained their playoff hopes.
Bulldogs to fight Tolono in first playoff game
Both teams, Eldorado Eagles and Harrisburg Ladydogs, gather together before the game.
Volleyball team has rocky season
Senior Maren Russel running in the girls cross country meet.
Cross Country heading to Regionals
Sophomore Tony Keene stands on the fourth place podium.
Keene places fourth in state
Thats iconic!
That’s iconic!
Pep Club dressed in their best Western attire to support the Dogs.
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Freshman Emma Bolin shows off her winning costume during Christmas Spirit Week 2019. Bolin is now a junior.
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Senior Allison Dennison practices the tenor saxophone at an orchestra rehearsal at Downers Grove South High School Oct. 9 2022.

Dennison makes school history in statewide theater event

Francesca Messerschmidt, Staff Writer
January 7, 2023
Homework causes unnecessary stress in students

Homework causes unnecessary stress in students

Ethan Golish, Guest Writer
January 6, 2023
New superintendent ready to bring change to district

New superintendent ready to bring change to district

Francesca Messerschmidt, Staff Writer
December 12, 2022
The Nutcracker will be performed this weekend. Tickets are on sale for $18 for the Nov. 17. 18. and 20. It will be performed at the Benton Civics Center.

Touch of Class performs “Nutcracker” ballet

Francesca Messerschmidt, Staff Writer
November 18, 2022
Executive board members met at the Sept. 20 meeting. They discussed upcoming events, and voted on things within the district.

Superintendent resigns leaving district wondering what’s next

Francesca Messerschmidt, Staff Writer
October 25, 2022
Marching Bulldogs performed at the homecoming football game Sept. 23. Their show theme is The Roaring 2020s.

Marching Bulldogs prepare for Mt. Vernon parade

Francesca Messerschmidt, Staff Writer
September 30, 2022
Banned book week celebrates freedom of reading

Banned book week celebrates freedom of reading

Francesca Messerschmidt, Staff Writer
September 23, 2022
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Leak reveals Supreme Court’s challenge to Roe v. Wade

Francesca Messerschmidt, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2022
Key Club members pick out their lunch at the picnic

Key Club celebrates end of year with annual picnic

Francesca Messerschmidt, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2022
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April is a time to embrace, accept autistic community

Francesca Messerschmidt, Staff Writer
April 25, 2022
(Left to right) Rita Griffiths, Steve Vinyard, and Marcus Questelle after getting a pie to the face

Pi Day celebration donations support former teacher’s new baby

Francesca Messerschmidt, Staff Writer
March 15, 2022
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Ukrainian exchange student weighs in on Russia-Ukraine conflict

Francesca Messerschmidt, Staff Writer
March 14, 2022
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