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

Chamblee plays in the Ultimate Frisbee State Championship (Photos Courtesy of Toby Russell).

Ultimate Frisbee Catches the State Championship

Simran Kukreja, Staff Writer May 22, 2023

Chamblee’s Ultimate Frisbee Team won the state championship in their respective category last Sunday, April 30th. The team has done well in countless games, as they make sure to practice twice every...

Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton. Photo Courtesy of DCSD

DeKalb’s Newest Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton

Monserat Olivera, Staff Writer May 22, 2023

DeKalb County’s previous superintendent, Cheryl Watson-Harris, was fired in late April 2022. Since then,  the DeKalb County School District has been on a nationwide quest to find a replacement. Unfortunately,...

Swift performs Blank Space. Photo courtesy of Shae Cotter.

Atlanta in Its Taylor Swift Era: The Eras Tour Comes to Atlanta

Shae Cotter, Reporter May 22, 2023

Two weeks ago, Atlanta ended April on a high note with a visit from one of America’s favorite musicians: Taylor Swift. Swift appeared not only once, but three times, in sold-out shows at Mercedes Benz...

Interact volunteers at a Shakespeares Tavern event.

Volunteering at Chamblee: A Year in Review

Rasesh Joshi, Reporter May 9, 2023

As the school year comes to an end, many of Chamblee High School’s clubs are wrapping up their activities and celebrating the accomplishments that they made throughout the year. As some of Chamblee’s...

Guests pose for 360 selfie stick. Photo courtesy Mallory Reid.

A Night to Remember: Chamblee Takes Flight for Prom 2023

Mallory Reid, Reporter May 3, 2023

On April 22nd, Chamblee’s juniors and seniors all put on their best suits, ties, and dresses to share an evening at the Delta Flight Museum for prom 2023. Among all the amazing aspects of the night,...

CHS student Temple Lester embraces First Lady Jill Biden at a recent White House event. Photo courtesy of @flotus on Instagram

Temple Lester: From Chamblee to the White House

Lauren Cisewski, Editor May 3, 2023

Chamblee boasts a long list of successful alumni, but perhaps none quite so successful as early as Temple Lester (‘25). Lester, the founder of a company called Stem Girl Swag, seeks to engage girls and...

Ryan Joshi (‘25) customizes his avatar for “Hogwarts Legacy.” Photo Courtesy of Ryan Joshi.

“Hogwarts Legacy” Video Game Controversy: J.K. Rowling’s Transphobic Past

Simran Kukreja, Staff Writer April 26, 2023

The controversy surrounding “Hogwarts Legacy” is accredited to the series of transphobic comments made by “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling in past years. The debate of whether fans can support...

STAR Teacher Fred Avett (61) and STAR Student Nathan Scherrer (64)

Photo courtesy of Isabella Avett

STAR Student Scherrer and STAR Teacher Avett Discuss Academics, Memorable Moments, and Underwater Monsters

Fred Avett, Adviser April 26, 2023

Earlier this year, Nathan Scherrer ('23) was named STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) Student of Chamblee High School. The title is bestowed each year by the Professional Association of Georgia...

Joseph Rodriguez performing live. Photo Courtesy of the Blue and Gold.

Chamblee Students Rock out at ChamFest

Rasesh Joshi and Matéo Hunter April 18, 2023

Chamblee High School hosted its first annual ChamFest for bands of all genres in the Chamblee area, sponsored by Tri-M. Tri-M is the school’s music honor society that promotes and supports all types...

Representatives of India at Chamblee International Night. Photo courtesy of Simran Kukreja (‘25).

Chamblee International Night: A Celebration of Culture

Lyvia Huang, Editor April 17, 2023

Chamblee takes pride in its cultural diversity, and this diversity is celebrated annually on Chamblee International Night; every year on this night, students set up tables of food, wear traditional clothing,...

Some of the pieces on display at the Chamblee Art Show. Photo Courtesy of Shae Cotter

A selection of Chamblee students’ art on display at the showcase

Shae Cotter, Reporter April 13, 2023

The Chamblee Art Department held its annual art showcase on Tuesday (March 28) and displayed a wide array of some of the best art Chamblee students had to offer. Students of drawing, painting, sculpture,...

Aviation club members pose in front of an airplane at Peachtree DeKalb Airport. From left to right: Pyusih Roy (‘24), Travis Conner (24), Olivia Bell (24), and Sadie Schroeder (24).

Chamblee Aviation Club Takes Off

Sarah Marcus, Staff Writer April 12, 2023

If you have ever fantasized about flying planes or felt your happiest on a flight, the most recent addition to Chamblee’s club collection may be for you. “Aviation Club is a club with a bunch of...

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