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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
Andrew Calek

Andrew Calek, Features Editor

Andrew Calek is a senior at DGS and a Features Editor for the Blueprint. This is Calek’s first year on staff, but he was awarded a Best of SNO for a student documentary and had three freelance articles published before joining the staff.

Calek is a three-year varsity golfer and one of three senior team captains at DGS. Outside of DGS Calek works as a caddy for Ruth Lake Country Club in Hinsdale, Ill. in the summer and works as a scorekeeper and supervisor for the Downers Grove Park District in the winter.

In the past Calek played travel baseball for six years for the Downers Grove Longshots and Burr Ridge. Calek also played travel basketball for the Downers Grove Nomads.

Calek has an interest in a career in communications with an emphasis in either journalism or broadcasting. Calek also would like to pursue a career in the professional golf management program.

All content by Andrew Calek
McBrien takes pride in his growing family buisness

The candid cornucopia company brings back genuine buisness

Andrew Calek, Features Editor
June 21, 2021
Seeing the kids come back has been great, but at the same time there are some students who just cant yet. I have to respect and understand that, said English teacher Zach Kuhn.

COVID and the classroom: Educators and students discuss learning during the pandemic

Alex Miranda, Ariel Oh, and Andrew Calek
May 3, 2021
Preskar and his team working on his first studio record

Just getting started: Preskar pursues life in the musical spotlight

Andrew Calek, Features Editor
April 29, 2021

AM podcast Ep 5

Andrew Calek, Features editor
April 9, 2021
A Chick-Fil-A deluxe meal is all you need to be happy in life

Top 10 chicken sandwiches

Andrew Calek, Features editor
April 8, 2021
Empty seats show how we have never seen a tournament like this

Limited fans yet unlimited madness

Andrew Calek, Features editor
March 23, 2021
Either online or on paper, people everywhere are filling out their brackets

No more sadness because it’s time for some madness

Andrew Calek, Features editor
March 17, 2021
“For the past year, I’ve had to be very cautious about who I allow myself to see because a few months ago my Poppa was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer. I go to his house multiple times a week to care for him and spend time with him, so I want to make sure I am as safe as possible. Having a small social bubble and taking necessary precautions are all worth it if it means keeping him safe,” junior Emily Poska said.

How has the last year changed you?

Ariel Oh, Mimi Akintunde-Nieves, Annie Le, Teagan Smith, Greyson Martinescu, Anika Brown, Lexie Lukacik, Alexis Pragides, Luc Alvarez, Gwendolynne Royle, Alex Miranda, Drey McGrew, Lauren Wilmore, Andrew Calek, Kassem Ossman, and Jacqueline Barba
March 12, 2021

The AM podcast Ep 3

Andrew Calek, Features editor
February 19, 2021
The college application process is well underway here in February

The College Board’s biggest fear: COVID-19 interfering with standardized testing

Andrew Calek, Features editor
February 12, 2021

The AM podcast Ep 1

Andrew Calek, Features editor
February 4, 2021
Clemson defeated Alabama 44-19 in the 2019 National Championship

Straight A’s for college football top teams

Andrew Calek, Features Editor
January 25, 2021
What soda brand are you?

What soda brand are you?

Andrew Calek, Features editor
January 15, 2021
While the DGS wrestling balcony is empty, the wrestlers still defend against verbal negativity.

The COVID-19 pandemic has pinned another high school sport

Andrew Calek, Features Editor
November 18, 2020
Horoscopes: Thanksgiving edition

Horoscopes: Thanksgiving edition

Andrew Calek, Features editor
November 12, 2020
Empty stadiums during the fall is a new sight this year

Multi-sport athletes face challenges with new COVID-19 schedule

Andrew Calek, Features editor
November 11, 2020
Many homes and buisnesses will not be putting out candy this year

Treats or another COVID trick

Andrew Calek, Features editor
October 30, 2020
This quiz will tell you what day of the school week you are.

What day of the week are you?

Annie Le, Andrew Calek, Teagan Smith, and Tanaiya Lake
October 16, 2020
Dupage residents encourage democratic party voting as seen here off of Main street.

Election year: what voting looks like in DuPage county

Andrew Calek, Features editor
October 13, 2020
DGS golfer Logan Cochrane gets his temperature taken before starting practice

Covid and fall sports: what testing and procedures look like for DGS student athletes

Andrew Calek, Features editor
October 1, 2020
The virtual classroom continues to cause problems for students and teachers.

Technology and Zoom create problems in the virtual classroom

Andrew Calek, Features Editor
September 22, 2020

[Video] Student documentary: Family makes masks during Covid-19

May 6, 2020
Brenna Cohoon finishes just missing a personal best at Detweiller.

Cohoon runs to the end of her high school career

Andrew Calek, Freelance Writer
December 3, 2019
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