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 Marching Band performing stand tunes. Photo courtesy of Mariann Kersh

Will the Band Program Ever Be the Same?

Erin Myers-Beck, Staff Writer September 17, 2023

When people think of the band program at Chamblee, they think of marching band's football game stand tunes and lively half-time performances. Many people don’t know the hard work and effort put into...

The Aftermath—Chamblee vs. Dunwoody Game Reactions

Teresita Trujillo, Staff Writer September 14, 2023

As much as the Chamblee vs. Dunwoody game was anticipated by the whole school, it did not conclude as Chamblee had hoped. Both teams put all of their efforts into the game, but Chamblee fell short, losing...

Paws for a Cause members hard at work creating DIY dog toys for the shelters. Photo courtesy of the Paws for a Cause Instagram.

Chamblee Comes Together: Paws for a Cause

Addison Lyons, Staff Writer September 11, 2023

If you are someone who has a desire to benefit and improve your community—especially when it comes to animals—then you should invest yourself in Chamblee’s Paws for a Cause. Paws for a Cause is a...

Chamblee seniors Lilly Smith and Shruti Nainwal pose on top of their newly decorated car.

Upcoming Events To Stir Up Senior Year

Simran Kukreja, Staff Writer September 11, 2023

Four weeks into the school year, Chamblee seniors are eagerly organizing and anticipating future senior class events, especially after the success of those last year. Student body president Brianna Lin ...

Aislin Beretta-Meier catching a pass during flag football practice. Photo courtesy of Erica Harris.

Flag Football Comes To Chamblee

Elijah Ritchey, Staff Writer September 8, 2023

Chamblee High School’s Kate Sarago (‘25) and Lara Smith (‘27) helped start a new varsity sport at our school this year: flag football. This sport has drawn the attention of many girls throughout...

Elena Smith (‘25) up to bat at a Chamblee softball game. Photo courtesy of Erin Meyers-Beck.

Chamblee Softball on Track for Another Great Season

Anna Kate Flood, Staff Writer September 8, 2023

The Chamblee softball community is thriving this year. The team is 10-1 so far, and the girls have a tight knit relationship among themselves. The coaches for the varsity team, Coach John Phelps and Coach...

Hale pictured at his desk

A Special Welcome to Chamblee’s New Administrator, Dr. Kirt Hale

Elijah Ritchey, Staff Writer September 8, 2023

A Special Welcome to Chamblee’s New Administrator Chamblee High School’s special education department just hired Dr. Kirt Hale, a new administrator, filling a previously vacant role. However, Dr....

Travis Gower with his dog Mika

New Teacher Travis Gower

Anna Kate Flood, Staff Writer September 7, 2023

With the new school year starting, we also have new teachers starting at Chamblee High School. Travis Gower has been teaching for 20 years although this is his first year at CHS. He teaches world history,...

Team Georgia at the national level of the National History Day competition! Photo Courtesy of the NHD Georgia Instagram

Culture, Humanities, and AI: A Conversation with Dr. Shelly C. Lowe

Hannah Choy, Editor September 6, 2023

On June 15, scores of students from across the globe congregated in the University of Maryland’s XFINITY Center for the national level of the 2023 National History Day (NHD) competition, eagerly anticipating...

Magee smiles for the camera outside of his classroom

New ESOL Teacher Richard Magee Shakes up the Learning Atmosphere at Chamblee High

Erin Myers-Beck, Staff Writer September 5, 2023

Richard Magee, ESOL Teacher, is already breaking down barriers his first year teaching at Chamblee High School.  He wants to help people in his English classes be able to connect with everybody here...

One part of Hornsbys classroom

New ESOL Teacher Angela Hornsby Reveals the “Best Kept Secret of Education”

Ell Bowers, Staff Writer September 5, 2023

Every teacher brings new ideas and thoughts to their schools, and every year a new batch of teachers arrives at each school with their own experiences and ideals. One of the new teachers this year at Chamblee...

Bailey Kirk pictured at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville

Geometry Teacher Bailey Kirk is On Point!

Finley Malone, Staff Writer September 5, 2023

The first week of school at Chamblee High School has definitely been an adjustment for everyone. The new metal detectors, schedules, and classes are enough to make students fall into a stress-induced coma,...

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