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

Charter renewal committee answering questions at the meeting.

Advocating for Autonomy: An Update on the Charter Renewal Debate

Lucy Roberts, Editor January 16, 2020

On January 13th, most people were at home watching the College Football Championship, but others, some 60 students, parents, alumni, and teachers, were crowded into the Chamblee Charter High School auditorium,...

People attempt to control the bush fires raging in Australia.

Raging Bushfires in Australia: What You Need to Know

James Hardy, Editor January 15, 2020

Since the start of the new year, a series of photos posted by the Instagram account @earth have made the rounds on social media. One depicts a blackened map of Australia with flecks of orange concentrated...

Chamblee [Charter?] High School

The Ins and Outs of Chamblee’s Charter Controversy

Catherine Cossaboom and Vivien Orellana December 10, 2019

“Chamblee Charter High School” is a name we all know and love. But thanks to recent events, the second C in CCHS is no longer guaranteed. In the past few months, Chamblee’s governing board has dealt...

A sunset at Berry College in Rome, Georgia—the site of Georgias Governors Honors Program.

GHP State Nominees Announced: Accomplished 25 Advance to Next Level

Oliver Hurst, Staff writer December 9, 2019

After a county application and interview in October, 25 Chamblee Charter High School students moved on to the first round of the state level for the 57th Governor's Honor Program. This year’s state nominees...

An assortment of AP prep books.

Death, Taxes and…Additional AP Exam Fees?

Henry Diep, Staff Writer December 3, 2019

Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes.” Well, you can add one more thing to that list: AP exam dues. College Board’s recent decision...

Lit mag member Lucy Roberts poses with the writing prompt board.

Ashes to Ashes: Lit Mag Competition Inspires Young Authors With Single Word “Ash”

Carson Ankeny November 15, 2019

Can a single word inspire a whole story? Chamblee’s literary magazine thinks yes: every year, lit mag members as well as other students at Chamblee take part in a short fiction competition, writing short...

Inductees and award recipients pose for a picture at the Blue and Gold Hall of Fame.

Welcoming a New Round of 2019 Inductees into the Blue and Gold Hall of Fame

Oliver Hurst and Ashley Veazey November 13, 2019

On October 26, Chamblee teachers, supporters and alumni gathered to induct in a new class of Blue and Gold Hall of Fame members. This year, six inductees were recognized: Alan Clack, Coleman Collins, Dr....

Chamblee Charter High, the home of 32 AP courses.

Changes to AP Program Elicit Mixed Reactions from Students and Teachers

Henry Diep, Staff Writer November 8, 2019

Advanced Placement (AP) courses—they are a way to earn college credit while still in high school and also offer a slight boost to one’s weighted GPA. Every year, students are given the option to either...

Junior Stella Garrett sits in her decorated trunk handing out treats. Also, the spiders name is Inflato.

No Tricks, Just Treats: Chamblee Students Celebrate Fall with First-Ever “Trunk-Or-Treat”

Lucy Roberts, Editor October 31, 2019

On Friday, October 25th, Chamblee Charter High School students came together to celebrate Halloween with a school-wide “trunk-or-treat” organized by the Student Government Association. The event was...

The Much Ado About Nothing Cast during rehearsal.

‘Much Ado’ About Chamblee Shakespeare Residency

Sophie Maxwell, Staff writer October 30, 2019

For the second year in a row, Chamblee OnStage has partnered with the Shakespeare Tavern to give students the opportunity to stage a Shakespeare play—not only in the school auditorium, but also at the...

Bassetts Reflections photo submission.

Art Competition Selections Reflect Student Creativity

James Hardy, Editor October 25, 2019

Chamblee’s art classes have taken their talents to the competitive level as multiple students submit pieces for the Reflections competition which receives artwork from K-12 students across the country....

Garments that violated Chamblees previous dress code.

The Road Toward a Revised Dress Code: The Controversy Surrounding School Attire

Henry Diep, Staff Writer October 22, 2019

This article offers a look into Chamblee's ongoing dress code revisions. More article updates will be released as more revisions are finalized.   School dress codes can often be controversial, especially...

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