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  • April 22Girls varsity lacrosse at Carl Sandburg High School
  • April 22Class of 2024 Prom on April 27
  • April 22CLEAR Workshop on April 26
  • April 22Jazz concert on April 24
  • April 22Cap and gown delivery on April 23
  • April 22Senior awards night on April 25
  • April 15Musical at DGS on April 18, 19, & 20th
  • April 15DGS Principal-Parent Partnership on April 17
  • April 15Culture Week Food Trucks on April 16
  • April 8Mustang Trot on April 14
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Blueprint
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
Vanja Bogdanovic

Vanja Bogdanovic, Graphics/Photo Editor

Senior Vanja Bogdanovic is a Graphics and Photo Editor in her first year on the Blueprint staff. Bogdanovic is involved in numerous school activities, such as being a French tutor and an active member of the internship program at DGS. Bogdanovic is also an AP Photography student this year.

Photography has been a large part of Bogdanovic's life since she has been at DGS. She has developed a sense of creativity and has made two strong portfolios. She has won multiple awards from Scholastic Art and Writing, an honorable mention from the Chicagoland 4x5 Show and many local and school awards.

In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, hanging out with her friends and going on drives with her sister. Bogdanovic also frequents sports games or school events to take photos. She is very excited to be participating in Blueprint this year.

All content by Vanja Bogdanovic
It doesn’t take a ton of courage to propose ways to clean up our world- it just takes an ounce of caring, which a lot of our leaders seem to lack.

America need greener garbage and greater goals

Andrew Staser and Vanja Bogdanovic
April 24, 2024
The Downers Grove South boys track team competed in the annual home Bud Mohns and Bob Cohoon Invite on April 20, honoring the two past coaches and teachers at DGS.

DGS boys track team honors Bud Mohns and Bob Cohoon

Vanja Bogdanovic, Graphics/Photo Editor
April 17, 2024
Senior Jackie Kent has been doing double mini gymnastics for 14 years and has had the opportunity to travel the world with the USA Senior Women’s National Team.

Senior Jackie Kent tumbles and flips around the globe

Vanja Bogdanovic, Graphics/Photo Editor
April 4, 2024
While the prom theme provides the Blueprint for the dance, it is up to the attendees to make it theirs. People can be creative no matter the theme and thats important to recognize.

Prom theme doesn’t truly matter

Vanja Bogdanovic, Graphics/Photo Editor
March 16, 2024
All the step teams gathered on stage at the end of the competition to receive a round of applause.

Royalty Step team presents the crown

Caitlin Spindler and Vanja Bogdanovic
February 8, 2024
The DGS Orchesis company performed one of their dances at the spirit week assembly.

[Photo] Orchesis ‘Dances the Night Away’

Melo Medina, Video Editor
March 8, 2024
On Feb. 23, DGS held the annual spirit assembly where students from all grades and staff competed for the spirit jug. Small events during lunch periods where students could earn points for their grade led up to the large assembly that took place in the large gym. Seniors won the spirit jug after being in last place for most of the week.

Spirit flows throughout DGS

Vanja Bogdanovic, Graphics/Photo Editor
February 28, 2024
Buffalo Wild Wings, WingStop and Hooters serve a selection of of chicken wings that differ in flavor.

The chicken wing triad: Which is best?

Vanja Bogdanovic, Grahpics/Photo Editor
February 6, 2024
Online lessons taught many students that failure was impossible no matter how aggressively they betrayed the expectations. That has directly led to a culture that is fearful to hold anyone accountable- especially when they ditch their responsibilities.

[Photo] DGS is terrified to raise expectations for students

Andrew Staser, Freelance Writer
February 1, 2024
The DGS boys swim and dive team won their meet against Morton High School on Jan. 19. DGS swimmers competed in all JV and varsity events, as well as divers competing in the diving events.

Mustangs vs. Mustangs: DGS swimmers take the win against Morton

Vanja Bogdanovic, Graphics/Photo Editor
January 24, 2024
The Downers Grove girls gymnastics team won their meet against Morton High School on Jan 10. The freshman/sophomore team scored a 92.85, JV scored a 121.35 and varsity scored a 139.4.

Trostangs tumble their way to victory against Morton High School

Vanja Bogdanovic, Graphics/Photo Editor
January 17, 2024
Cheerleaders stunt at basketball games every week, which serve as practice for the upcoming state competition.

[Photo] Cheerleaders flip and stunt on the path to state

Maya Homberg, Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2024
DGS boys varsity basketball wins against MCHS

DGS boys varsity basketball wins against MCHS

Vanja Bogdanovic, Graphics/Photo Editor
December 23, 2023
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