The Blue & Gold

The official newspaper of Chamblee High School, preserving the past for the future today!

The official newspaper of Chamblee High School, preserving the past for the future today!

The Blue & Gold

The official newspaper of Chamblee High School, preserving the past for the future today!

The Blue & Gold

Student Wins Gold Medal at State Special Olympics

Student Wins Gold Medal at State Special Olympics

Camille Crumbley, Staff writer March 8, 2017

On January 2-22, Elsie Marie participated in the State Special Olympics in Marietta, Georgia. Marie took part in basketball team skills, where she demonstrated her ability to dribble, shoot, and pass. “Elsie...

Chamblee Students Slam at the Annual Poetry Recitation Contest

Chamblee Students Slam at the Annual Poetry Recitation Contest

Camille Crumbley, Staff writer March 1, 2017

On January 25, twenty-six Chamblee students participated in the tenth annual Poetry Out Loud contest. Junior Erin Kistenberg took the gold and will be advancing to the regional competition. Poetry Out...

Standing During the Pledge: Still a Prominent Institution?

Standing During the Pledge: Still a Prominent Institution?

Camille Crumbley, Staff writer March 1, 2017

Last October, Chamblee teachers participated in a survey regarding how their students behaved during the morning pledge and moment of silence. However, since that time, more students are not standing for...

Metal Doors Proposed to Combat Glass Walls

Metal Doors Proposed to Combat Glass Walls

Camille Crumbley, Staff writer February 8, 2017

With the threat of tornadoes lingering, the administrative department is looking for ways to keep the student population safe. On Wednesday, November 30, a tornado warning during sixth period caused...

Science Teachers and Students Rise Up to Take On New Challenges

Science Teachers and Students Rise Up to Take On New Challenges

Camille Crumbley, Staff writer February 8, 2017

Chamblee seems a little understaffed yet again as some seniors and juniors start the new semester in different teachers’ classrooms in light of science teacher Tamera Hunter’s transfer to another school,...

Winter Holidays Stocked with Traditions

Winter Holidays Stocked with Traditions

Camille Crumbley, Staff writer January 11, 2017

It is the most wonderful time of the year. Whether the fruitcake, tree, family dinners, or something completely different, the holidays are stuffed full of traditions. Chamblee’s students celebrate...

Field Trips Manifest as Sporadic Group Activity

Field Trips Manifest as Sporadic Group Activity

Camille Crumbley, Staff writer November 16, 2016

Field trips, the cornerstone of elementary and middle school, have become a rarity at Chamblee, only making appearances in certain clubs and classes. Field trips provide students with real world connections...

Football Game Misconduct Leads to Administrative Mandates

Football Game Misconduct Leads to Administrative Mandates

Camille Crumbley, Staff writer November 6, 2016

The student section, the hype of high school football games, is getting cracked down on for numerous instances of irresponsible behavior. At Chamblee’s Homecoming Game, as well as other football games,...

JROTC Teaches Life Skills and Leadership to Future Community Leaders

JROTC Teaches Life Skills and Leadership to Future Community Leaders

Camille Crumbley, Staff writer October 29, 2016

The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps is a program that motivates students to become better citizens, to have useful life skills, to be leaders, and to be responsible. JROTC is an middle and high...

Standing During Pledge: Sign of Respect or Habit?

Standing During Pledge: Sign of Respect or Habit?

Camille Crumbley, Staff writer October 13, 2016

All people have the freedom to sit or stand, but saying the Pledge of Allegiance in schools may be promoting the institution of standing. Students in schools stand for a variety of reasons, whether...

Gilmore Girls to Make Long-Anticipated Return

Gilmore Girls to Make Long-Anticipated Return

Camille Crumbley, Staff writer October 10, 2016

Gilmore Girls, staged in the storybook town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, follows the story of Lorelai Gilmore, her daughter, Rory Gilmore, and their everyday drama. Lorelai Gilmore is a sarcastic,...

Former Cross Keys Students Acclimate Themselves with Bulldog Style

Camille Crumbley, Staff writer September 14, 2016

Former Cross Keys high school students acclimate themselves with the transition to seven classes as well as  struggle to feel a part of the Chamblee community. For many former Cross Keys students,...

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