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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
Tatum Mitchell

Tatum Mitchell, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief

Tatum Mitchell the Print Editor-in-Chief and a second-year staff member. Mitchell competed on the sectional/state journalism team in 2019 for news writing. She qualified for state, taking home third at sectionals. 

Mitchell is involved in theater, music and she also rides horses competitively. She has participated in choir since freshman year and has been in multiple DGS productions. Mitchell is involved in a variety of clubs at DGS including JKB/LOAM (an athletic leadership club), Spanish Club and Masque & Gavel. 

For the Illinois Journalism Education Association, Mitchell received first place and an honorable mention in front page design, first for best in-depth news story, second for best news story and an honorable mention for best centerspread story package. 

Mitchell would like to attend a four-year university to major in journalism or business. In her free time, she enjoys listening to many different musical artists but with favorites including  Arctic Monkeys, Bad Suns, The Rolling Stones and Ariana Grande.

All content by Tatum Mitchell
“Its sad that we wont be able to wrap up the year in person as we normally would -- seniors certainly have it the worst -- but were doing what needs to be done,” Haywood said.

State mandate suspends in-person learning for the year, remote learning to continue

Tatum Mitchell, Print Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2020
Blueprint staff members Tatum Mitchell and Brenna Cohoon at the signing day at DGS in November.

Multiple DGS student athletes commit to college teams

Tatum Mitchell, Print Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2020
30 students and parents spoke for a period extending two hours on Brooks’s behalf at the meeting on Feb. 24, 2020.

Students attend board meeting in support of band director

Jacob Casella and Tatum Mitchell
February 25, 2020
Love is in the air this Valentines Day, read your horoscope to find out where your love life is going this year.

What your Valentine’s Day will be like based on your sign

Tatum Mitchell, Print Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2020
Roman broke barriers of the given time period, writing her own book and her own personal story throughout the film, giving audience members a look into her ambition and speaking on her historic female success.

Changing the narrative: ‘Little Women’ earns an A

Tatum Mitchell, Print Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2020
“Charlie’s Angels” sheds light on the importance of teamwork between women and accurately portrayed women powerfully in combat, dialogue and storyline; shattering the false stereotype of women being complacent and weak.

The reboot of ‘Charlie’s Angels’ is a kicking step forward for female empowerment

Tatum Mitchell, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2019
Junior drum major Jeffery Weinholtz leads the band during their show at the Music Bowl competition at DGS.

Marching Mustangs make history

Tatum Mitchell, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2019
Despite community support, the village of Downers Grove is expected to not legalize cannabis product sales.

Village of Downers Grove expects to not legalize cannabis product sales

Tatum Mitchell, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2019
DGS offensive lineman blocking Wheaton North player at a home game.

DGS creates new early bird PE course geared toward varsity athletes

Tatum Mitchell and Madeline O'Neil
October 4, 2019
Tame Impala at Lollapalooza 2019. Their album Currents is recommended for every sign.

What album should you listen to based on your sign?

Tatum Mitchell, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
September 4, 2019
Today Sarah and Tatum release their newest ridiculous quiz: discover your spirit animal.

Discover your spirit animal with Sarah & Tatum

Sarah Barber and Tatum Mitchell
April 23, 2019
Sit back and let your announcements legends help you discover your style icon.

Discover your style icon with Sarah & Tatum

Sarah Barber and Tatum Mitchell
April 11, 2019

Issue 4

Andrea Davenport, Srushti Desai, Rhaya Truman, Ariel Oh, Alex Miranda, Jacob Casella, Tatum Mitchell, Ina Barashka, Paul Szmanda, Emmanuelle Copeland, Colin Dodd, Rachel Ley, Jacqueline Sumida, Sarah Barber, Natalia Ruiz, Vianney Mendoza, and Miles Little
March 22, 2019
Womens representation as a hero in film is sparse, so Captain Marvels quality, representation and great plot line is refreshing to see in todays Hollywood industry.

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The IE team at the state competition in Peoria.

The DGS speech team: A legacy and a tradition

Tatum Mitchell, Print News Editor
March 15, 2019
Student browsing the trending section on YouTube.

Hey, what’s up with this YouTube trend?

February 25, 2019
Freshman Hailey Welp, member of the DGS girls swim team, at a meet this season.

Freshman Friday: Hailey Welp

Tatum Mitchell, Print News Editor
February 23, 2019
The Flexible Learning Day allows for students to work on assignments any time throughout the weekend.

Flexible Learning Day scheduled for this President’s Day weekend

Tatum Mitchell, Print News Editor
February 15, 2019
Kate Riley pictured as a cute kid with even cuter hair! Not much has changed.

TBT: Kate Riley

Tatum Mitchell, Print News Editor
February 14, 2019
Whether youre single or taken, chocolate has a place in everyones Valentines Day!

Top ten ways to spend Valentine’s Day when you’re single

Tatum Mitchell, Print News Editor
February 5, 2019
The Bees.

Learning the ABCs of LGBTQ

Tatum Mitchell, Print News Editor
January 25, 2019

Issue 3

Andrea Davenport, Srushti Desai, Jaqueline Sumida, Alex Miranda, Emmanuelle Copeland, Tatum Mitchell, Kelly Jankowski, Sarah Barber, Colin Dodd, Sam Perkins, Ina Barashka, Phillip Pakowski, Miles Little, Jonah Ocuto, Marc Alvarez, and Rachel Ley
January 25, 2019
Tatum Mitchell

Tracking denies all students an equal opportunity to succeed.

Tatum Mitchell, Print News Editor
January 25, 2019
Sophomore Sophia Girik.

What type of coffee/tea are you?

January 14, 2019
The design that will be on the shirts for the social studies department and Multicultural Studies classes, designed by junior Kevin Clyde Tate.

Multicultural Studies now considered a civics credit

Tatum Mitchell, Print News Editor
December 21, 2018
“Find your voice … your voice is so critical today … use your voice,” Ihejirika said.

DGS was only the beginning to Maudlyne Ihejirika’s success

Tatum Mitchell, Print News Editor
December 15, 2018
Elvis Presleys Christmas CD.

Top ten Christmas songs

Tatum Mitchell, Print News Editor
December 11, 2018
Attendance secretary Naybeth Moreno operating the phone in the attendance office.

New unexcused absence policy for DGS

Tatum Mitchell, Print News Editor
December 5, 2018
Know your rights to no abuse under Title IX. Schools must maintain an environment conducive to learning; free from harassment and discrimination. ... This is your right, SESAME president Terri Miller said.

DGN alumni group advocates for changes in District 99

Tatum Mitchell and Emmanuelle Copeland
December 3, 2018

Issue 2

Andrea Davenport, Srushti Desai, Tatum Mitchell, Rachel Ley, Phillip Pakowski, Emmanuelle Copeland, Colin Dudd, Trevor Owcarz, Jacob Casella, Paul Szmanda, Rhaya Truman, Vianney Mendoza, Ariel Oh, Natalie Ruiz, Katie Dobson, and Becca Pritchet
November 16, 2018
Freshmen Kylie Thiel is a committed member of the DGS color guard.

Freshman Friday: Kylie Thiel

Tatum Mitchell, Print News Editor
November 2, 2018
Costume manufacturers play into gender stereotypes.

Halloween is sexist: how costume manufacturers hypersexualize women and hyper-masculinize men

Tatum Mitchell, Print News Editor
November 1, 2018
Choir teacher Margaret Winchell conferences with junior Peter Burrows.

D99 students get day and a half off for parent-teacher conferences

Tatum Mitchell, Print News Editor
October 18, 2018

Issue 1

Andrea Davenport, Srushti Desai, Rachel Ley, Tatum Mitchell, Emmanuelle Copeland, Phillip Pakowski , Colin Dodd, Ina Barashka, Alex Miranda, Miles Little, Kelly Jankowski, Jackie Sumida, Natalie Casas, Trevor Owcarz, Sam Perkins, Sarah Barber, and Paul Szmanda
October 4, 2018
(from left to right) Nicholas Tilbrook, Samir Soneji, Maudlyne Ihejirika and Amy Liss pose in front of the Distinguished Alumni wall.

Five distinguished alumni inducted into hall of fame

Tatum Mitchell, Print News Editor
October 4, 2018
DGS science department receives check for research club.

D99 School Board discusses master facility plans and more

Miles Little and Tatum Mitchell
September 26, 2018
Late night out at a Steak & Shake.

Top Ten: Places to go after Homecoming

Tatum Mitchell, Print News Editor
September 18, 2018
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