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

Wheels Highway, a student band. playing their first show a few weeks ago. From left to right, Oliver Cady (25), Luke Simonsen (25), Jonah Jacobs (25), Hannes Els ((25) and Stephan Els (25). Courtesy of Jonah Jacobs

Atlanta’s Hidden Culture—Punk

Amalee McWaters, Staff Writer February 22, 2024

Atlanta, being its diverse city, is home to many different scenes and a variety of music-based cultures. Many of these subcultures have been around for years. While ATL is considered the capital of hip-hop,...

A student hard at work in the classroom. Photo courtesy of Addison Lyons

Are Students Getting A Challenge In Class?

Addison Lyons, Staff Writer February 22, 2024

Despite the ongoing belief that students prefer ease over challenge in the classroom, a handful of students are determined and willing to challenge themselves past the level they are automatically placed...

Chamblee’s girls’ lacrosse team at a game last season. Photo courtesy of Ashley Nelson (‘26).

Chamblee Girls’ Lacrosse Excited for New Season

Anna Kate Flood, Staff Writer February 21, 2024

Chamblee is preparing for a new season of lacrosse. Having recently gotten new coaches, the girls’ team has a positive outlook for the new season. The new coaches are excited to help keep the lacrosse...

SWEET 16: What is the best childhood TV show?

SWEET 16: What is the best childhood TV show?

February 13, 2024

Today, we present the third round of 16 options for you to choose from! VOTE HERE NOW! Next week, the top 8 vote-getters return for a new head-to-head competition. Let the debates continue......

Chamblee’s girls’ tennis team.

Game, Set, Match: Girls’ Tennis Season Starting

Ell Bowers, Staff Writer February 12, 2024

The Chamblee girls' tennis team has begun readying their rackets and getting back into practices in preparation for the upcoming season. The team members are ready for an eventful season with many memories...

Kate Sarago at her Purdue University photoshoot. Photo courtesy of Sarago.

Kate Sarago: Swinging Toward Her Future at Purdue

Erin Myers-Beck, Staff Writer February 11, 2024

100 hits is no minor feat in only four seasons of playing for the Chamblee softball team, but Kate Sarago (‘25) managed to accomplish that and more throughout her high school and travel softball career...

Long-term substitute Kapri Washington.

Long-Term Subs, Long-Term Impact

Teresita Trujillo, Staff Writer February 10, 2024

The faculty of any school is perhaps the most important aspect in its success--but sometimes, some of the most important faculties, teachers, are missing from the school environment. When teachers have...

The Valentine’s Day gift section at the Paper Source store in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo courtesy of Anna Kate Flood (‘26).

How Chamblee Celebrates Valentine’s Day

Anna Kate Flood, Staff Writer February 10, 2024

Every year on February 14th, people around the world celebrate their love for each other on Valentine’s Day. Chamblee students celebrate the day in a variety of different ways, from a date night to a...

Madison Sullivan (‘27) showing off her very trendy Stanley Cup.
Photo courtesy of Finley Malone

Chamblee Core: What are Microtrends at Chamblee?

Finley Malone, Staff Writer February 9, 2024

Barbiecore. Quiet Luxury. Coastal Grandmother. Cottagecore. Dark Academia. No, these aren’t the names of quirky paint colors, but examples of microtrends. Though they appear to simply contain random...

Winter guard holiday team bonding. Photo courtesy of Rachael Staskiewicz.

Winter Guard Wonders

Nadia Norman, Staff Writer February 8, 2024

“I love winter guard—it’s a certain energy that you don’t have or get to experience a lot. It’s mixing dance and the casual throwing equipment around, which is fun,” said Rachael Staskiewicz...

Brooke Arrington flexes her favorite tattoo. Photo courtesy of Simran Kukreja (‘25).

Bulldog Ink: Tattooed Students & Staff

Simran Kukreja, Staff Writer February 7, 2024

Tattoos are neither a smart nor foolish decision but rather an emotional and personal commitment as they are branded on someone for life. While tattoos are not permitted for anyone under the age of 18...

Sophia Kearns (26) and friend at the MARTA station on the way to a basketball game. Photo courtesy of Sophia Kearns.

MARTA: Best Transportation in Atlanta?

Nadia Norman, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is a vital transportation center that offers numerous benefits to residents and visitors in Atlanta. MARTA is Atlanta’s combined bus, rail, and...

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