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

Erin Woos staff picture on The New York Times

Blue & Gold Alumni- Where Are They Now?

Hannah Choy, Editor December 8, 2022

The Blue & Gold, Chamblee High School’s student run newspaper, is a long-time fixture of Chamblee and has seen many talented individuals on the staff through the years. Now, many of The Blue &...

Chamblee Alum Clayton Hutsler posing with his Donated Comic Book Collection

‘Zap! Boom! Pow!’: Chamblee’s New Comic Book Collection

Adam Pohl, Staff Writer August 6, 2021

“I think every community could use some comic books,” said Clayton Hutsler, a Chamblee alumnus who recently donated an extensive collection of comics to Chamblee Charter High School’s media center. The...

A Q&A with Chamblee Alum and Rapper Caleb Colossus

A Q&A with Chamblee Alum and Rapper Caleb Colossus

Henry Diep, Staff Writer November 6, 2020

Caleb Colossus—you might recognize the name if you’ve ever heard of or watched Netflix’s Rhythm + Flow, a hip-hop music competition television show in which unsigned rappers compete for the opportunity...

Heather Elliott, a professor at the University of Alabama, former clerk for Ruth Bader Ginsberg, and Chamblee alum.

Clerking for RBG: Alum Heather Elliott on Her Extensive Law Career

Sirianna Blanck and Keegan Brooks October 21, 2020

Chamblee boasts many impressive alumni, who have gone into fields such as finance, journalism, diplomacy, and politics. Alum Heather Elliott (Class of 1986) would go on to not only become a successful...

Tim Chen, a Chamblee alum and current CEO of the personal finance company NerdWallet.

From Chamblee to Wall Street: The Story of Tim Chen and NerdWallet

Keegan Brooks, Editor September 25, 2020

When looking online for the best personal finance or credit car advice, it can be hard to find relevant information that is not an advertisement or a company promoting their own product. Tim Chen, who...

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....

2020 Senate hopeful Teresa Tomlinson smiles for the camera.

Chamblee Alumna Teresa Tomlinson: A Politician Years in the Making

Oliver Hurst, Staff writer October 17, 2019

The following article is the second part of a two-part series about Chamblee alumna Teresa Tomlinson. The first part, where Tomlinson's Chamblee experience is discussed, can be found here. Ever since...

Teresa Tomlinson speaks to  the Chamblee student body.

Former Columbus Mayor and Senate Hopeful Teresa Tomlinson Reminisces About Chamblee Days

Oliver Hurst, Staff writer October 8, 2019

The following article is the first part of a two-part series about Chamblee alumna Teresa Tomlinson. The second part, where Tomlinson’s political career and Senate campaign is covered, can be found here.  On...

Members of the CCHS class of 1996 gather for a photo. Photo courtesy of Jovan Weatherly.

Chamblee Reunions: A Gathering of the Best of Us

Camille Crumbley, Staff writer November 21, 2018

High school is an important and special time in a person's life, even after the school years come to an end. Reunions offer former students the chance to revisit the past and see where classmates are now. Chamblee...

Welcoming a New Round of Hall of Fame Inductees

Welcoming a New Round of Hall of Fame Inductees

Oliver Hurst, Staff writer November 9, 2018

On October 25, Chamblee Charter High High School faculty, alumni, students, and supporters gathered at the Villa Christina for the Blue and Gold Foundation’s fourteenth annual Hall of Fame Dinner. There,...

Stellar Alumni Reminisces on Years at Chamblee

Stellar Alumni Reminisces on Years at Chamblee

Hope Williams, Staff writer September 26, 2018

It’s been ten years since alum Elysia Hwang graduated from Chamblee Charter High School. As a member of the class of 2008, Hwang challenged herself both inside and outside of the classroom, earning the...

Chamblee Alum and Nike Athlete Charlie Jabaley on Reinventing His Life

Chamblee Alum and Nike Athlete Charlie Jabaley on Reinventing His Life

Catherine Cossaboom and Iris Tsouris September 21, 2018

Nike’s “Dream Crazy” advertisement communicates an undeniably powerful message about persistence, success, and achieving dreams. Since its release as part of the Kaepernick campaign on September...

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