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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
Maya Homberg

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief

Junior Maya Homberg is a Copy Editor-In-Chief, and this is her first year on the Blueprint staff. Homberg is an honor roll student and has been swimming for over 10 years. At DGS, she is on the varsity swim team and also attends clubs such as Athletes Committed to Excellence, Book Club, Earth Action Club and Key Club.

Homberg joined Journalism Club during her sophomore year and has always shown a passion for reading and writing. She has won multiple writing competitions and is hoping to expand her knowledge of journalism as well as see if she could make a career out of it.

In her free time, Homberg enjoys hanging out with friends, baking and traveling. She loves visiting other countries but dreams of seeing all fifty states.

All content by Maya Homberg
Mokkath won two events at the DECA state competition, making DGS history.

Back to business: Nahla Mokkath is a two-time DECA state champion

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief
April 26, 2023
Millions of people suffer from allergies and intolerances that make it difficult to eat out.

Food allergies make going out to eat a nightmare

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief
April 18, 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
Sports, clubs evolve as alumni take the lead

Sports, clubs evolve as alumni take the lead

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2023
The D99 Board recognizes the Royalty Steppers performance at the spirit week assembly.

D99 Board acknowledges Royalty Steppers at Feb. 27 meeting

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief
February 28, 2023
DGS students disagree on whether or not the new assault rifle ban is unconstitutional.

Assault weapon ban stirs controversy

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief
February 8, 2023
College admissions should be based on qualifications rather than race.

Striking down affirmative action: college admissions should not be based on race

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief
January 23, 2023
When applying to colleges, race is a common question asked of applicants.

Affirmative action polarizes students

Megan Fox and Maya Homberg
January 23, 2023
Based on a survey of 105 students, the top place to volunteer around the holidays is Feed My Starving Children.

Students and staff embrace holiday spirit by giving back

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief
December 11, 2022
Junior Danny DiNaso has some unusual pets, including an alligator, pythons and several snakes.

The next Steve Irwin– Danny DiNaso on fishing, herping and running the family business

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief
December 7, 2022

Stunning Stories

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief
November 15, 2022
The DGS Blueprint sent out an email surveying the student body; 234 people responded to collect the information presented above

Teens stuck in the digital warp of screen time

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2022
Teens can fall victim to bad habits. Some of these explored in this article include phone dependency, lack of sleep and caffeine addiction.

Teenage Traps

Emma Fudacz, Maya Homberg, Isabella Shin, Gabriel Gowen, Amanda Despres, NB Bandera, and Abigail Culcasi
October 31, 2022
Sophomore Payton Diprospero’s behind-the-blocks routine helps her race to victory.

Superstitious athletes use routines to be successful in their sport

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief
October 31, 2022
The new sex education curriculum includes more in-depth information involving gender identity and sexual orientation.

D99 Board addresses the new sex education curriculum and upcoming renovations

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief
September 21, 2022
Starbucks is one of many coffee shops feeding teen caffeine addiction.

Life is better withOUT coffee

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief
September 16, 2022
2021 has been a big year for pop music; here are my top 10 albums of the year.

My top 10 pop albums of 2021

Maya Homberg, Freelance Writer
December 14, 2021
As an academically-motivated perfectionist, I’m here to tell you that pressure and competitiveness is part of being a student, and having a valedictorian isn’t extra stress - it’s a reward.

Bring valedictorian back

Maya Homberg, Freelance Writer
October 19, 2021
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