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  • September 25DGS girls swim meet at Morton high school at 5:00 P.M.
  • September 25Key club meeting at 3:30 P.M. in room C264
  • September 25Student Council meeting at 7:50 A.M.
  • September 25Yearbook club meeting Sept. 27 at 3:30 P.M. in room C194
  • September 25Movie club meeting Sept. 26 at 3:30 P.M. in room C261
  • September 25Homecoming talent show auditions Sept. 25 at 3:30 P.M. in auditorium
  • September 25Go Green Recycling Club meets on Sept. 25 at 3:30 P.M. in room D170
  • September 25DGS plays Hinsdale South at Hinsdale South high school Sept. 29 at 7:30 P.M.
  • September 18Girls varsity swimming at DGS 9/21 at 5:00 p.m.
  • September 18Boys varsity soccer at DGS 9/19 at 6:30 p.m.
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
Lauren Wilmore

Lauren Wilmore, News Editor

Lauren Wilmore is a senior at DGS and is going on her second year as a part of the blueprint staff. She is involved in Class Board and National Honors Society.

After being a DGS cheerleader for two years, Wilmore decided to focus mainly on the competitive side of cheer to match her passion for the sport. Now she is an all-star cheerleader for Illinois Elite Athletics in Naperville.

In her free time, Wilmore likes to express her creative side and do things such as paint and read. She also enjoys more relaxing activities like hanging out with friends, watching movies and listening to music.

After graduating, Wilmore hopes to go to an out-of-state University to study cognitive neuroscience and psychology.

All content by Lauren Wilmore
Recent DGS graduate Jemilee Corona shares her advice for upcoming seniors stressed about college preparation.

Graduated student gives advice on senior year

Lauren Wilmore, News Editor
July 2, 2021
Taylor Swift is well-known for her amazing bridges and these are the best ones.

Top 10 Taylor Swift Bridges

Lauren Wilmore, News Editor
June 10, 2021
With the help of the district, students will be able to have more ways to vaccinated in the future.

District 99 provides opportunity for student vaccinations

Lauren Wilmore, News Editor
April 21, 2021
Students struggle to find places to park due to the overcrowding in the senior parking lot.

Senior parking lot full as students return to in-person learning

Lauren Wilmore, News Editor
April 12, 2021
Which Marvel character are you?

Which Marvel character are you?

Lauren Wilmore, News Editor
March 19, 2021
Starting on April 6 students will be following an early dismissal schedule.

District 99 returning to in-person learning April 6

Lauren Wilmore and Mimi Akintunde-Nieves
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 task force consists of students, staff, parents and teachers.

District 99 creates task force for full in-person learning

Lauren Wilmore, News Editor
March 12, 2021
All Students will receive a saliva test kit to provide the school with their saliva sample each week.

District 99 implements mandatory saliva screening for in-person students

Lauren Wilmore, News Editor
February 10, 2021
Superintendent Dr. Hank Thiele announces the plan to raise the positivity rate threshold from 9% to 10%.

District 99 changes positivity rate threshold to 10%

Lauren Wilmore, News Editor
January 20, 2021

How should you spend MLK Day based of your zodiac sign?

Lauren Wilmore, News Editor
January 14, 2021
Superintendent Dr. Hank Thiele presents the new 2021 Hybrid Schedule set to go into effect on Jan. 5.

District 99 set to follow a new hybrid schedule starting Jan. 5

Lauren Wilmore, News Editor
December 15, 2020
Shawn Mendes performs for all his fans at the Allstate Arena.

Shawn Mendes’s album ‘Wonder’ doesn’t meet expectations

Lauren Wilmore, News Editor
December 8, 2020
Final Exams stress most students out, but the remote learning conditions magnify the worries many students already have about their exams

Final exams in remote learning environment

Lauren Wilmore, News Editor
December 4, 2020
What fall treat are you?

What fall treat are you?

Lauren Wilmore, Anika Brown, Drey McGrew, and Lexie Lukacik
November 6, 2020
This video highlights the key features and classroom additions of the new wing.

A glimpse into the new wing

November 6, 2020
Students must enter through the main entrance with their self certification slip or have their temperature checked.

First look at hybrid learning

Teagan Smith and Lauren Wilmore
November 2, 2020
I joined the DGS football team at practice to see what it was like to be a football player.

[Photo] Day in the life: DGS football team

October 30, 2020
Blueprint News Network reporter Michael Nelli covering the construction on the DGS auditorium.

DGS auditorium renovations underway

October 19, 2020
Wolf shares some of the ways she’s concerned students can cheat on their virtual exams. “How many other screens students are using when taking a quiz, if they are texting one another during a quiz, how to manage the class during a quiz while some finish early and others are just starting,” Wolf said.

Virtual learning changes traditional quizzing methods

Lauren Wilmore, News Editor
September 28, 2020
Troye Sivan does not disappoint with his most recent EP release In a Dream.

Troye Sivan’s EP ‘In a Dream’ leaves the listeners wanting more

Lauren Wilmore, News Editor
September 21, 2020
“It’ll be back to normal one day. I dont know when but when it is, it will be a special senior year,” Warehime said.

[Photo] Friday Night Lights Out

September 18, 2020
Where my cheer bag has been sitting, untouched since the stay at home order was put into place.

COVID-19 Tumbles into my Cheer Season

Lauren Wilmore, Online News Editor
April 30, 2020
The result of the chocolate pie recipe. The recipe made some extra filling, so I bought some mini pie crusts too.

Fill up your time with this chocolate pie recipe

Lauren Wilmore, Online News Editor
April 21, 2020
COVID-19 is Generation Zs 9/11

COVID-19 is Generation Z’s 9/11

Lauren Wilmore, Online News Editor
March 24, 2020
The Daddy Daughter Dance is themed after the movie Frozen 2.

DGS hosts annual Daddy Daughter Dance

Lauren Wilmore, Online News Editor
March 13, 2020
Lauvs album expresses the issues with social media and it how it creates loneliness.

Lauv releases ‘how i’m feeling’: an album two years in the making

Lauren Wilmore, Online News Editor
March 11, 2020
Friday the Boys Varsity team has a game against Proviso East.

Weekly preview 1/27-1/31

Lauren Wilmore, Online News Editor
January 27, 2020
Juniors Abby Cigrand and Kendall Swider have been cheering together for two years.

DGS cheer creates a lifelong friendship

Lauren Wilmore, Online News Editor
January 27, 2020
April 2nd: Seniors Catherine and Marina have different passions despite sharing a birthday. Catherine enjoys expressing herself through painting while Marina likes anything to do with english class. In the future Marina plans on being a nurse or biologist, while Catherine hopes to be doing something in the arts category.

The same, but different: Birthday twins

Lauren Wilmore and Isabella Johnsen
December 18, 2019
The rock band class performs their piece at the holiday concert assembly for the students. The rock band being included in the show is new this year.

Holiday concert gets students in the holiday spirit

Lauren Wilmore, Online News Editor
December 13, 2019
Frozen 2 surpassed the expectations of Disney fans, becoming the best Frozen movie of all time

‘Frozen 2’ ices out its predecessor

Lauren Wilmore, Online News Editor
December 4, 2019
The Madrigals have been chosen to sing at All-state this year. The group is currently rehearsing their pieces.

Madrigals chosen to compete at All-state concert

Lauren Wilmore, Online News Editor
November 22, 2019
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is a great movie with powerful themes impacting the viewers.

Sequel ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ is better than expected

Lauren Wilmore, Online News Editor
October 23, 2019
Students are excited for a early dismissal Thursday and no school Friday.

Weekly preview 10/21-10/25

Lauren Wilmore, Online News Editor
October 21, 2019
Poster hanging up the band hallway debuting the upcoming performance with PROJECT trio

Professional music group PROJECT Trio set to perform with District 99 Orchestra

Lauren Wilmore, Online News Editor
October 15, 2019
Kennedy Warden is practicing with her cross country team preparing for their next meet

Kennedy Warden runs towards the end of her high school cross country career

Lauren Wilmore , Online News Editor
October 4, 2019
Juniors Arielle Williams and Jimena Gomez met in Avid freshman year.

Friendship Friday: Avid creates a close friendship

Lauren Wilmore , Online News Editor
September 27, 2019
The freshmen are practicing their performance for Thursday and Friday.

Freshman play: ‘The Great British Baking Show’

Lauren Wilmore , Online News Editor
September 11, 2019
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