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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

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Michael Nelli

Michael Nelli, Sports Editor

Michael Nelli is a senior at DGS and the Online Sports Editor for the Blueprint. This is his first year writing for the Blueprint staff, and he is looking forward to this school year.

Outside of school, Nelli works as a sports instructor at the YMCA teaching kids how to play basketball and soccer. He enjoys hanging out with friends and watching sports. He also likes driving around and listening to a variety of different music.

Nelli hopes to attend Valdosta State University in Georgia or Kent State University in Ohio. Nelli is interested in majoring in either journalism or psychology.

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Michael Nelli, Online Sports Editor
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Kanye West’s breakout album, Graduation, lead to a whole new generation of music, talent and emotions that Kanye provokes.

Top 10 Kanye West Songs

Michael Nelli, Online Sports Editor
May 6, 2021
Friday night frenzy: Fans allowed at DGS football game

Friday night frenzy: Fans allowed at DGS football game

Michael Nelli, Sports Editor
April 16, 2021
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AM podcast Ep 6

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April 16, 2021

The AM podcast Ep 4

Michael Nelli, Sports editor
February 23, 2021
After the horrifying events of Jan. 22 committed by former Seattle Seahawks player Chad Wheeler, many reflect on the effects of traumatic brain injuries.

Head trauma or anger and drama?

Michael Nelli, Sports Editor
February 17, 2021

The AM podcast Ep 2

Michael Nelli, Sports editor
February 10, 2021
Top 5 best and worst Thanksgiving foods

Top 5 best and worst Thanksgiving foods

Michael Nelli, Online Sports Editor
November 26, 2020

A glimpse into the new wing

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November 6, 2020
DGS girls swim team competed at conference this past weekend

Girl’s swim sectionals standings

Michael Nelli, Online Sports Editor
October 30, 2020
The only thing that scares me is the letter S.

Top 10 hardest words to say with a lisp

Michael Nelli, Online Sports Editor
October 21, 2020

DGS auditorium renovations underway

Lauren Wilmore and Michael Nelli
October 19, 2020
Golf isn’t known to be a contact sport, but that doesn’t mean there still shouldn’t be Covid-19 concerns.

Golf season stayed up to par amid virus

Michael Nelli, Online Sports Editor
October 16, 2020
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Which Among Us character are you really?

Kassem Ossman, Ariel Oh, Michael Nelli, and Gwendolynne Royle
October 9, 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.

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Michael Nelli, Online Sports Editor
September 18, 2020
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