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

“String” it on: New Orchestra Director Looking for Fresh Challenge

“String” it on: New Orchestra Director Looking for Fresh Challenge

Thomas Rice, Editor September 27, 2020

After the departure of Earl Kuutti this spring, CCHS had to do something it hadn’t done in decades: find a new orchestra director. With everything being unprecedented nowadays, it can be easy to feel...

Lesley Watkins poses for the camera.

A New Teacher with New Challenges: Lesley Watkins Takes on Virtual CCHS

Kaylee Powell, Staff Writer September 19, 2020

Lesley Watkins is one among a slew of new teachers entering Chamblee Charter High School. This year has already proved to be difficult for returning students and staff, and this is no different for our...

Gregory Valley poses with Lorri Reynolds, while receiving a state swim trophy.

New, but Not-so-New: CCHS Welcomes Long-Time Swim Coach to Staff

Sirianna Blanck, Editor-in-chief September 11, 2020

Mr. Gregory Valley is the newest social studies teacher at Chamblee, teaching World Geography, Civics, and AP European History. While he may be new to Chamblee as a faculty member, many students have already...

Brigham Eubanks, one of CCHSs new teachers this year.

Chamblee Says “Hola” to New Spanish Teacher

Ashika Srivastava, Editor September 9, 2020

The 2020-2021 school year commences a year of changes for Chamblee: new schedules, a new learning style, and plenty of new teachers. Amidst the whirlwind of change is Brigham Eubanks, a new addition...

Mr. Kuutti and his students receive applause after a successful performance

Passing the Baton: Beloved Orchestra Teacher Retires After 26 Years of Service

James Hardy, Editor August 21, 2020

This spring, Chamblee bade farewell to one of its most beloved teachers, orchestra director Earl Kuutti, who retired after 26 years at the podium. As he looks back at an illustrious career at CCHS, he...

New English Teacher Hannah Postema to Fuse Pop Culture with Learning

New English Teacher Hannah Postema to Fuse Pop Culture with Learning

Adena Perez, Staff writer September 14, 2018

Hannah Postema has joined the Chamblee Charter High School staff this year as an ELA teacher. Postema went to West Cobb Harrison High School and, thereafter, attended Kennesaw State University for...

English Teacher Emphasizes Ways to Inspire Student Individuality

English Teacher Emphasizes Ways to Inspire Student Individuality

Hope Williams, Staff writer August 25, 2018

For students who do not enjoy their English classes, they may be surprised to find that are in good company. New Chamblee Charter High School English teacher Samantha Turk was once in their shoes. Although...

The Human Behind AP Human Geography

The Human Behind AP Human Geography

Alice Bai, Editor-in-chief March 14, 2017

Starting at a new school halfway through the school year can be a daunting task, for students and teachers alike. There is a lot to learn about dynamics in the classroom and the operation of the school...

A Whole New World… Lit Teacher

Marley Brock, Author February 20, 2017

The 2016-17 school year has been a wild ride for sophomore world literature students. After former teacher Jennie Green’s abrupt mid-semester retirement, a varying lineup of substitutes, and a semester...

Chemistry Teacher with an Element of Excellence Lands at Chamblee

Chemistry Teacher with an Element of Excellence Lands at Chamblee

Ellie Furr, Staff writer September 19, 2016

Dr. Daryush Sattari, Chamblee Charter High School’s new chemistry teacher, has survived war, adapted to life in the U.S., and prevailed over blindness to join the faculty for the new school year. Before...

Deondrick Mack. Photo by Caitlin Jeffers

Science Teacher Seeks New Adventure at Chamblee

Alice Bai, Editor-in-chief September 2, 2016

Deondrick Mack’s story begins at a medical device lab. His passion for science lead him to work at Cryolife, where he spent his time working in the bioadhesive department. Bioadhesives are a type of...

Markeal King Flies High Above the Expectations

Ethan Rotnem, Editor-in-chief September 2, 2016

There is a lot more to Markeal King, a new paraprofessional here at Chamblee, than meets the eye. He holds a relatively low-profile job. Most people around the school probably only know him by face,...

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