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  • December 15Sunday matinee performance of "Elf" Dec. 15
  • December 12DGS Drama hosts "Elf" Musical Dec. 12-14 at 7 p.m.
  • 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
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint

The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint

Kira Matheson

Kira Matheson, Online Opinions Editor

Kira Matheson is a senior at DGS and is the Online Opinions Editor for the Blueprint. This is her first year on staff. At DGS Matheson is the president of Masque and Gavel and is a member of the varsity speech team, Mad Dash and the choral program. 

After high school she would like to attend the University of Illinois or Marquette University. Matheson would like to major in either political science or English and hopefully go to law school in the future. In college she would like to participate in theatre in her spare time, if she has any.

When she isn’t at school, Matheson can be found either working at Yankee Candle or hanging out with her friends. She enjoys listening to bands like the Bad Suns and perusing the Glossier website at least once a week. As a self-proclaimed Netflix addict, she enjoys binging shows such as “Black Mirror” and “The Good Place.”

All content by Kira Matheson
The Parks are surrounded by the Kims, as their family portrait is infiltrated.

‘Parasite’ rightfully sweeps award season

Kira Matheson, Online Opinions Editor
March 11, 2020
Every teenager at Downers Grove South is going for the gold.

Would you survive senior assassins?

Kira Matheson, Online Opinions Editor
March 5, 2020
Alyssa, one of the title characters, contemplates her new life after season one's events.

The End of the F***ing World season two review

Kira Matheson, Online Opinions Editor
November 18, 2019
The Duke University logo, a symbol of Daisja's success in her high school career.

Daisja Honorable’s Duke success

Kira Matheson, Online Opinions Editor
February 5, 2020
Kira Matheson and her sister bought their dresses for homecoming one year in advance.

Prom: The night Disney made me ready for

Kira Matheson, Online Opinions Editor
February 4, 2020
Aiden is featured in the IMEA case alongside other All-State musicians.

Aiden Schutte mixes up all-state competition

Kira Matheson, Online Opinions Editor
January 29, 2020

Q&A with Meghan Stapleton

Kira Matheson, Online Opinions Editor
December 17, 2019
The welcome screen to Home Access Center, where the Z4/Z5 policy is seen in action.

Too ‘e-Z’: Z4/Z5 policy makes finals a breeze

Kira Matheson, Online Opinions Editor
December 17, 2019
This week's life-altering prediction based off of your astrological sign.

Weekly horoscope

Kira Matheson, Online Opinions Editor
November 20, 2019
Some of my staple Glossier products with the classic pink bubble pouch.

Glossier: My love letter to cool girl makeup

Kira Matheson, Online Opinions Editor
November 11, 2019

Slowikowski speaks for Red Ribbon Week

Kira Matheson, Online Opinions Editor
October 23, 2019
Sporting the gear of the 2 teams I think will make it to the series and the Cubs.

[Photo] PSL season? More like MLB season

Sarah Barber, Online Opinions Editor
October 17, 2018
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