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Blueprint

  • December 9DGS opens winter art show on Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • December 9Learning commons serves hot cocoa on Dec. 13 at 7:15 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
  • November 25First boys basketball game Nov. 25 vs. Geneva
  • November 25Grove Express Nov. 28
  • November 25Thanksgiving break starts Nov. 27
  • November 18Saturday night performance of "Elf" Dec. 14
  • November 18Friday night performance of "Elf" Dec. 13
  • November 18Thursday night performance of "Elf" Dec. 12
  • November 18Winter art show grand opening Dec. 12
  • November 18Cocoa in the commons Dec. 6
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.

 

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