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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

An ACT practice test with booklet. Photo Courtesy of Michael Bryant.

ACT Extravaganza: Preparations Put to the Test

Michael Bryant, Staff Writer March 17, 2025

Preparing for college is one of the most important and often stressful parts of junior year. Arguably one of the most important parts of this process is the standardized tests taken during this period....

The photo on the left is of the cast, crew, and pit after the production of Chicago The Musical: Teen Edition (2024). The middle and right photos are of students painting in CHS art club, painting a mural and creating other art projects.
Photos from @chambleeartclub and @chambleeonstage Instagram accounts.

Beyond The Canvas and the Sheet Music: The Art of Harnessing Creativity at Chamblee

Ellie Owens, Staff writer March 13, 2025

From Chamblee OnStage to Advanced Orchestra to Beginner Guitar, Chamblee High School offers so many ways to be involved in all things fine arts. Art isn’t just oil painting or sketching, but a field...

Students rate teachers Theresa Abernathy and Ambrose King. Photo Courtesy of Tommy Liang.

Accountability in Education: Should Students Rate Their Teachers?

Tommy Liang, Staff writer March 3, 2025

Imagine having the power to rate your teachers just as you rate a restaurant or a movie. A formal rating system for teachers could transform education at Chamblee High School, but would it truly improve...

Chamblee Student Using Online Resources for School. Photo Courtesy of Kira Lawson (‘27).

From Chalkboards to Touchscreens: Technology’s Impact on Education

Kira Lawson, Staff writer February 18, 2025

Over time, the look and feel of the classroom doesn’t seem to have changed, but the opportunities students have now have advanced. Computers were introduced in the early 1980’s with little impact on...

Zachary Welser’s 5th period AP Lang class hard at work. Photo courtesy of Noa Zilber ('27)

On the AP Grind: How are Chamblee Students Selecting AP Classes for Next Year?

Noa Zilber, Staff writer February 16, 2025

The start of the new semester brings course selection to Chamblee High School’s students. There are countless options on what classes to take, especially when it comes to AP classes. AP, or Advanced...

Grade levels competing in 2024 Homecoming hallway decorating.
Photo Courtesy of @chamblee_2028 and @chamblee27 Instagram accounts.

Can CHS Have A Sadie Hawkins Dance?

Ellie Owens, Staff writer February 14, 2025

For years, there’s been talk at Chamblee advocating for a Sadie Hawkins dance in addition to the Homecoming and Prom dances Chamblee puts on annually. In a Sadie Hawkins dance, the girls ask the guys...

Chamblee's student section at a basketball game. Photo courtesy of @Chambleebasketball Instagram.

Chamblee’s Basketball Team Shooting for Success

Maven Bolick, Staff Writer February 14, 2025

Basketball at Chamblee High School is in full swing; the varsity boys basketball team's hard work and dedication are demonstrated on the court and through their stats. “The team has been playing pretty...

A student's computer with canvas assignments. Photo Courtesy of Michael Bryant.

Virtually A Day Off? Chamblee Bulldogs Share Their Virtual Day Experiences

Michael Bryant, Staff Writer February 13, 2025

Ever since the pandemic, DeKalb County has made the decision to go asynchronous rather than have the day off on most inclement weather days. While Atlanta rarely gets snow, this year, polar vortexes from...

Katie Krull (‘27) swimming in a meet against Tucker High School. Photo courtesy of Cooper Hill (‘25).

Chamblee Bull Sharks: Swimming towards Success

Noa Zilber, Staff writer February 12, 2025

Chamblee High School has a wide range of athletics that students can participate in, including Chamblee’s swim team coached by Gregory Valley and Lorri Reynolds. At the end of the season, athletes and...

Some of the Assigned Books for Chamblee High School students. Photo Courtesy of Maren Merkel.

Required Reading: Positives and Pitfalls

Maren Merkel, Staff writer February 11, 2025

Understanding literature is an important skill to have and develop. Having an understanding of how to properly read and analyze the written word is crucial to communicating with others, staying informed...

Snowman built by a Chamblee student.
Photo courtesy of Kira Lawson ('27).

Snow in the South: Atlanta’s Rare Winter Wonderland

Kira Lawson, Staff writer February 10, 2025

It is snowing in Atlanta! The last time it snowed in Atlanta was in 2022, and it was less than an inch. On January 10, 2025, the people of Georgia went crazy because it finally snowed over two inches....

No Parking notice on Vanet Road. Photo Courtesy of Michael Bryant.

Persistent Parking Persecution: Chamblee Students Battle Parking Ban

Michael Bryant and Tommy Liang January 29, 2025

As many Chamblee students are likely aware, the parking lots at CHS cannot accommodate the 1,800 high schoolers currently enrolled. In fact, it cannot even accommodate one-sixth of them.  The school...

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