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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
Marty Blader

Marty Blader, Sports Editor

Senior Marty Blader is a Sports Editor on the Blueprint for his first year. Blader is a member of the National Honors Society, Peer Leaders, is on the honor roll and is involved in various clubs such as Life of a Mustang, Mad Dash, Friendship Club and Unified.

As a writer, Blader hopes to influence others, change policies and regulate rules both in and outside of school. Blader intends on continuing his writing and journalism career throughout college.

Outside of school, Blader works at the Downers Grove Swim and Racquet Club, coaches a Park District soccer team and nannies regularly over the summers. Blader will likely be found spending time with his family and friends, reading, playing board games or being outside.

All content by Marty Blader
Senior Kira Bloomfield expresses her feelings on parting with dance prior to leaving for college.

The last dance: Senior Kira Bloomfield reminisces on her dancing career

Marty Blader, Sports Editor
May 29, 2023
The board confirms the renovations plan for the DGS music hallway flooring.

Board reviews student survey on April 17

Marty Blader, Sports Editor
April 19, 2023
Sam Plys plays during State tournament ultimately placing 25th place.

Junior Sam Plys serves up competition this season

Marty Blader, Sports Editor
April 5, 2023
Students can pick up their ID stickers from the Deans and Attendance office or the commons during the week of Apr 3.

[Photo] New resource dismissal policy announced for upperclassmen

Catherine Hewawissa, News Editor
March 21, 2023
Sophomore Logan Kavanaugh competes in teams as well as individuals for Irish dancing.

Sophomore Logan Kavanaugh celebrates Irish dance

Marty Blader, Sports Editor
March 20, 2023
Mary Long and Luke Gosewisch are previous students who now work at DGS.

Blast from the past: DGS Alumni returns as staff

Maya Homberg, Emma Fudacz, Marty Blader, Isabella Shin, and Lauren Miranda
March 10, 2023
Senior sunrise, which takes place on the first day of school, is one of the many traditions seniors participate in.

Traditions shape school culture

Marty Blader, Sports Editor
March 10, 2023
Senior Leiana Abraham performs an Indian fusion dance at the winter pep assembly, and this dance as well as many others can be seen at the Orchesis show on March 17-18.

Leiana Abraham shares passion with student body

Marty Blader, Sports Editor
February 22, 2023
Jacob Giblin prepares to leave his office in the math department and move to the associate principal office.

DGS announces Jacob Giblin as associate principal

Marty Blader, Sports Editor
January 30, 2023
Hallmark advertised The Holiday Sitter well before it came out.

Hallmark Movie Channel introduces first ever gay couple

Marty Blader, Sports Editor
January 25, 2023
She Said is a film based on a book with the same name, starring Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan.

‘She Said’ highlights harassment in Hollywood

Marty Blader, Sports Editor
December 19, 2022
The cheerleading hits their heel stretches, while cheering for the boys football game.

Marty’s Musings: Why cheerleading should cheer for girls’ basketball

Marty Blader, Sports Editor
December 18, 2022
Senior Ben Abarro uses art as a therapeutic strategy, as well as a potential career path.

Senior artist paints his future path

Marty Blader, Sports Editor
November 10, 2022
Senior Gabbie Metz uses her social media platform to post recipes, workout plans, eating disorder recovery, and overall wellness.

Senior social media influencer guides others’ fitness journeys, as well as her own

Marty Blader, Sports Editor
November 4, 2022
Bros makes history as first major motion film with an all LGBTQ cast.

Bring your ‘Bros’ to see new romance movie

Marty Blader, Sports Editor
October 6, 2022
DGS homecoming will take place in the football stadium on Sept. 17 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

2022 homecoming dance information

Marty Blader, Sports Editor
September 13, 2022
“Voyage” is a 37 minute soundtrack with 10 songs that each provide their own experience.

‘No Doubt About It,’ ABBA produces yet another hit album

Marty Blader, Freelance Writer
December 16, 2021
At any restaurant they will show both the exact amount of money they are paying for each individual item and the total price of the meal; unfortunately, DGS cafeteria does neither.

Chowing down on lunch prices: Why the cafeteria should display the cost of food

Marty Blader, Freelance Writer
October 29, 2021
Liv Balicki, third year member of the Marching Mustangs, wears her 2019 Music Bowl shirt to show support for this years upcoming Music Bowl.

DGS marching band gets back into the rhythm of hosting the Music Bowl

Marty Blader, Freelance Writer
October 6, 2021
Perinat’s cousin is a hairdresser and has been dressing her up ever since she was nine years old.

Model Angelina Perinat has no bad hair days

Marty Blader, Freelance Writer
September 29, 2021
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