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

AP Chemistry students studying in the hallway outside their class. Photo courtesy of Lyvia Huang (‘25).

Chamblee Students’ Study Tips

Elijah Ritchey, Staff Writer December 12, 2023

Whether it’s late nights spent scribbling away in notebooks, memorization cards sprawled across your desk, or Quizlet, Kahoot, and Quizizz questions blurring together, many students know the pain of...

Dr. Vachon-Connors display of her collection of historical objects from Serpent River First Nations and the Bear Clan.

Celebrating National American Indian Heritage Month

Monserat Olivera, Staff Writer December 7, 2023

The month of November was named National American Indian Heritage Month in the 1990s. U.S. Department of the Interior–Indian Affairs says their continuous goal is to celebrate the traditions and stories...

Chamblee Young Life at SharpTop Cove in 2022. Photo courtesy of Anna Kate Flood (26).

Chamblee Young Life: Bringing Students Closer to God

Anna Kate Flood, Staff Writer November 25, 2023

Many Christian students at Chamblee participate in Young Life, a Christian organization associated with many schools around the world. Young Life is aimed at teaching high school students about Christianity....

Ryan Joshi holding a cassette player in his right hand and a Chromebook in his left hand. Photo courtesy of Elijah Ritchey (25).

Students at School, IT Help at Home

Elijah Ritchey, Staff Writer November 25, 2023

With an ever-growing increase in technology use, many Chamblee students have begun to assist their older family members with technology-related issues. Members of older generations may struggle with keeping...

Jacob Laney, who gave his opinion on Biden for this article. Photo courtesy of Miles Forshay (26).

Chamblee Students’ Opinions on Biden

Miles Forshay, Staff Writer November 25, 2023

One constitutional right that many Chamblee seniors and juniors are excited to exercise soon is voting in government elections. With the United States’ next presidential election being only one year...

Alessandra Washington on the field during a Chamblee soccer game. Photo courtesy of Washington.

Alessandra Washington Is Ready to Roar!

Simran Kukreja, Staff Writer November 25, 2023

Junior year is a crucial time for student athletes to research potential colleges that align with their academic and athletic goals. The process of committing to a college follows a structured timeline...

Georgia Match Program Urges Seniors to Pursue Higher Education

Shea Parker and Sydney Grove November 13, 2023

Chamblee seniors may notice an unusual letter in the mail this month: an acceptance letter for up to 45 state colleges and universities. Governor Brian Kemp, 22 Technical College System of Georgia schools,...

“Taylor Swift put Travis Kelce on the Map”: Chamblee Takes on Pop Cultures Hottest Pair

Sarah Marcus, Staff Writer November 13, 2023

Pop star Taylor Swift and NFL Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce's relationship has broken the news- the celebrity's publicized dates, hand-holdings, and outings have become the talk of the town, Chamblee being...

All signs to point to Election Day. Photo by Nadia Norman

First-Timers Flex Their Citizenship at the Polls

Nadia Norman, Staff Writer November 8, 2023

Although it didn’t grab the headlines that a presidential election garners, Tuesday was an election day. And for some Chamblee students it was a first opportunity to cast their votes. “I think it’s...

Julia Cashin (26) excitedly posing in front of the audition flyer. Photo Courtesy of Finley Malone

Spring Musical and All That Jazz!

Finley Malone, Staff Writer November 1, 2023

The announcement of the spring musical has been heavily anticipated among the Chamblee High School community since students are eager to audition and participate. The selection was made public at the end...

DeKalb Initiates New School Safety Measure: Weapon Scanners

Shea Parker, Staff Writer October 28, 2023

When you walk into Chamblee High School, you may have noticed the new safety measure. These hard to miss additions are the metal detectors; often being referred to as weapon scanners.  “My mom works...

National Merit Scholarships are Back

Sarah Marcus, Staff Writer October 28, 2023

As the PSAT approaches Chamblee High School’s upcoming class of juniors, the scores return to the former test-takers. A select few seniors achieved phenomenal scores, and qualified to be National Merit...

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