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The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint

The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint

Senior sunrise, which takes place on the first day of school, is one of the many traditions seniors participate in.

Traditions shape school culture

Marty Blader, Sports Editor March 10, 2023

Every year the same cycle transpires: new students come in and graduating students move on to bigger things. But the one thing that remains constant through it all is the traditions that shape the student...

Sports, clubs evolve as alumni take the lead

Sports, clubs evolve as alumni take the lead

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-in-Chief March 10, 2023

Many high school students don’t want to attend school each day, much less return to the building after they graduate. However, many DGS teachers were once DGS students, and they loved their high school...

South hires former students

South hires former students

Emma Fudacz, Editor-in-Chief March 10, 2023

While many may believe that the high number of alumni among the staff points to a pattern of hiring alums over other candidates, there is no such policy in place at DGS. According to Associate Principal...

Graduation and goodbyes

Tim Malatia, Freelancer March 1, 2023

DGS destinations

Maggie Stanley, Freelancer March 1, 2023

Senior Leiana Abraham performs an Indian fusion dance at the winter pep assembly, and this dance as well as many others can be seen at the Orchesis show on March 17-18.

Leiana Abraham shares passion with student body

Marty Blader, Sports Editor February 22, 2023

One by one, flashlights flick on and hands clap together rhythmically as senior Leiana Abraham walks onto the gym floor ready to perform in front of thousands of students and staff at the winter pep assembly....

Does the shoe fit?

Emily Lang, Freelancer February 22, 2023

Freshman Sandra Swierzb and sophomore Laura Manelis pose for a photo after winning first place.

Swierzb leaps to success as rhythmic gymnast

Abigail Culcasi, Editor-in-Chief February 4, 2023

Head held high and hoop in hand, freshman Sandra Swierzb prances onto the performance floor in her rhinestone leotard and strikes her opening pose, ready to showcase her flexibility and dance technique...

Senior Annie White with one of her favorite plants she owns.

Students and staff blossom into ‘plant people’

Taylor S Neal, Copy Editor February 1, 2023

Everyone has a little something that they are utterly obsessed with. Some people love stamps, coins, Pokemon cards, clothing or solar dancers. And then, there are plant people. There is no formal...

In most cases, concerts create a sense of community and enjoyment within individuals. However, consumers are currently finding themselves frustrated with the current state of live entertainment.

The show must go on: Concerts shape live entertainment culture

Concerts can create a sense of community and enjoyment within individuals and as a group. Whether it be a small venue or a sold-out stadium, many find themselves eager to join the crowd and immerse themselves...

Some eighth graders believe that the advanced math is beneficial, while some parents disagree.

Eighth graders take math classes alongside high schoolers

Audrey Jayne, Freelancer January 3, 2023

High school consists of freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. And – eighth graders? Eighth grader Anvi Krishnardula is one of several students who comes from Lakeview Jr. High School to take...

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