Happy Holidays From Downers North Career and Technical Education

DGN North Stars Preschool

The North Stars Preschool had a special visit from the Grinch and Santa Claus

Coming Soon: CTE Students of the Month

In an effort to recognize the great work done by our students, the CTE Department will begin awarding a student of the month in the following areas:  Business Education, Computer Technology, Family and Consumer Science, and Industrial Technology.  The first group of students to receive this recognition will be named in January.  This display is located outside of the Career and Technical Education Office (Room 211).

DGN Department Chairs Sing Carols for Students and Faculty



CTE Dept. Chair Mark Mirandola far right







Choir students singing with Department Chairs

Brooks Boyer Visits Sports and Entertainment Marketing

Brooks Boyer, Senior Vice President for Sales and Marketing of the Chicago White Sox, visited DGN to speak to Sports and Entertainment Marketing students.  Brooks has worked with the Chicago Bulls and White Sox in marketing and sales roles.  He is recognized as being one of the best marketers in all of professional sports.   

Director of Marketing for Northwestern Athletics Visits Sports and Entertainment Marketing

Shawn Sullivan, Director of Marketing for Northwestern University Athletics, visited the Sports and Entertainment Marketing classes.  Shawn spoke about sports marketing and his role with Northwestern.  His primary responsibility is promoting NU basketball.

Foods 1 Students Make Fruit Pizza

Fruit Pizza made by Foods 1 student Marlee Carney.

Video From the Pre-Engineering Boat Race

Pre-Engineering Boat Race Winning Team