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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

All members of the Chamblee water polo team.

In the Deep with Chamblee Water Polo

Miles Forshay, Staff Writer October 6, 2023

Of all the sports offered at Chamblee, water polo is one of the least understood; many compare it to soccer and hockey. Greg Valley, a social studies teacher and sponsor of the water polo team, agrees...

Hispanic Heritage Month gallery walk on the third floor of Chamblee High Schools main building. Photo courtesy of Anna Kate Flood (26).

Chamblee Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Anna Kate Flood, Staff Writer October 6, 2023

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th to October 15th) this year, Chamblee High has organized presentations to honor local Hispanic community members’ accomplishments throughout the month....

Mr. Fitz-Simmons in his classroom

Introducing New Teacher Stephen Fitzsimmons

Anna Kate Flood, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

Recently hired teacher, Stephen Fitzsimmons, is starting his first year of teaching this year as an American literature teacher for juniors. Before becoming a teacher, he was pursuing his dream as a journalist...

Billie Eilish performs at Music Midtown 2023. Photo courtesy of Addie Munroe.

Mud Madness at Music Midtown

Simran Kukreja, Staff Writer September 29, 2023

Music Midtown is one of the most popular festivals for music lovers in Atlanta. With a lineup of over thirty artists, the event appeals to those who enjoy rock and roll, hip-hop, pop, and more. The headliners...

Sport climbing walls at Stone Summit Atlanta. Photo courtesy of Miles Forshay.

Climbing To Success: Chamblee Students’ Competitive Rock Climbing

Miles Forshay, Staff Writer September 22, 2023

Students at Chamblee participate in many different types of sports, and one of the most unique is rock climbing. It’s a growing sport among Chamblee students; some do it for fun, while others participate...

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...

Abby Barnes (‘23) pictured with her “weapons” of choice.
Photo Courtesy of Abby Barnes

A Fatally Fun Game: Chamblee’s Senior Assassin

Hannah Choy, Editor May 22, 2023

With the 2022-23 year quickly coming to an end, Chamblee students are studying for finals and AP exams, with seniors also preparing for graduation. Amongst common activities such as returning Chromebooks,...

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,...

Zilla’s stand in the Chamblee Cafeteria. Photo courtesy of the Blue and Gold.

Entrepreneurship App Zilla Takes Over Chamblee’s Halls, Cafeteria

Matéo Hunter, Reporter May 3, 2023

The number of teen entrepreneurs has grown lately due to the increased influence of social media. Younger people are now able to promote their ideas more easily and effectively to their audience online....

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...

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