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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
Alyssa Deplaris

Alyssa Deplaris, Social Media Director

Alyssa Deplaris is a senior at DGS and is in her first year on staff. She is the Social Media Director for the Blueprint. Deplaris is involved with Mad Dash, Badminton, Spanish Club and was part of the Swim and Dive team freshman and sophomore year. 

Deplaris has a passion for martial arts and self defense - she is a black belt in Illinois Shotokan Karate and has been competing in tournaments for eight years. Her love for music has formed by playing and teaching piano, along with learning many instruments throughout her childhood. In her freetime, Deplaris can be found babysitting, spending time with friends and family and drinking a lot of coffee.

In the future, she hopes to attend Illinois State University or University of Tampa. She is planning on majoring in education, since helping kids has always been one of her priorities.

 

All content by Alyssa Deplaris
In only 22 minutes, I made three ingredient cookies that have immaculate flavor; especially fresh out of the oven.

The ideal three ingredient quarantine cookie recipe

Alyssa Deplaris, Social Media Director
May 1, 2020
Quarantine has allowed me to get creative with my workouts; I pushed a car down the street.

The gym is closed but the grind won’t stop

Alyssa Deplaris, Social Media Director
April 17, 2020
Dumford was involved in the soccer program at DGS until her sophomore year, now she only plays for her club.

Dumford strikes spot on division I college team; Dedication makes her highly respected DGS player

Alyssa Deplaris, Social Media Director
March 13, 2020
Students would be ecstatic if Takis or Sweetart ropes made an appearance in the DGS vending machine.

Top ten essential vending machine snacks

Alyssa Deplaris, Social Media Director
February 25, 2020
The Biggest Loser endangers the contestants by depriving them from food while overworking their body.

‘The Biggest Loser’: How to not lose weight

Alyssa Deplaris, Social Media Director
February 19, 2020
I think that speaking another language is important because it allows you to connect with more people around the world, Karanakove said.

Struggles of being multilingual

Alyssa Deplaris, Social Media Director
January 28, 2020
Speaking another language is my pathway to another culture and its history, ODonnell said.

Student diversity is shown through the different languages at DGS

Ariel Oh, Sarah Barber, Isabella Johnsen, Greyson Martinescu, Madeline O'Neil, and Alyssa Deplaris
January 28, 2020

DGS journalism program information

Alex Miranda and Alyssa Deplaris
December 17, 2019
Disney + is the ideal gift for teens who have an expired one-month trial.

Top ten Tuesday: Holiday gifts for teens

Alyssa Deplaris, Social Media Director
December 17, 2019
Freshman wrestler, Kyra Blackwell continues to power through her intense wrestling training.

The beginning for Kyra Blackwell: What it takes to power through the match

Alyssa Deplaris, Social Media Director
December 16, 2019
The bright, blue light that awoke me in the middle of the night -- the government knew I was sleeping.

My conspiracy theory on the Amazon Alexa

Alyssa Deplaris, Social Media Director
December 11, 2019
“Once the lunches are over, it looks like a hurricane went through the lunchroom, Sotello said.

Students create cleanliness issue

Alyssa Deplaris, Social Media Director
November 22, 2019
A classic lunch meal at DGS -- unfueling Bosco Sticks and a small side of greasy fries.

The secrets to improving the school cafeteria food

Alyssa Deplaris, Social Media Director
November 13, 2019
Despite the hate I receive for my iPhone 6, I will continue to love it everyday.

I don’t care what you think — I love my iPhone 6

Alyssa Deplaris, Social Media Director
October 24, 2019

Construction affects students and staff

Alison Goulding and Alyssa Deplaris
October 11, 2019
Once you replace your toxic candles with an essential oil diffuser, your life will be changed for the better.

Top Ten Tuesday: Essential Oils

Alyssa Deplaris, Social Media Director
October 8, 2019
Emma Fudacz performs a back dive pike at her second meet of the season.

Diver Emma Fudacz jumps into her first year on the team

Alyssa Deplaris, Social Media Director
October 2, 2019
The painful pool that students are forced to enter during gym class.

The Swimming Unit — the worst part of freshman year

Alyssa Deplaris, Social Media Director
October 1, 2019
If you’re a Libra you will happily make creations out of clay this Friday night.

Let this week’s horoscope decide your Friday night plans

Alyssa Deplaris, Social Media Director
September 11, 2019
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