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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

Ella King ('26), the founder and president of Chamblee Entrepreneurship club. Photo by Michael Bryant.

At the Helm: Student Leaders and What it Means to be One

Sydney Moss, Staff Writer September 15, 2025

From well-accredited United States presidents to fictional leaders like Dumbledore, it is easy to agree that most presidents must be competent, assertive, and compassionate. Being a president isn’t just...

Health products in a Publix grocery store. Photo by Michael Bryant.

Food, Fitness, and Fads: Chamblee’s Opinion on Health Trends

Humna Ahmad, Staff Writer September 13, 2025

Health trends have taken off on social media, with fitness and health influencers racking up millions of views per post. A variety of videos have been posted to the internet, including a variety of these...

CHS Student Government Association officers for the 2025-2026 school year. Photo by Mallory Clark

Campaigning Chamblee: SGA’s 2025 Officer Elections

Sela Sokol, Staff Writer September 12, 2025

The posters around the school adorned with students’ faces and slogans aren’t just for decoration; they’re the telltale sign of the start of Student Government Association (SGA) elections. Chamblee’s...

Mrs. Johnson in her classroom. Photo by Michael Bryant.

New English Teacher, Ms. Johnson, Hopes To Share Her Love of Literature With Students

Rachel Belknap, Staff Writer September 11, 2025

Ms. Philena Johnson, the new ninth grade literature teacher, is elated for her first year at Chamblee. Although this is her first year, she already feels comfortable in her new classroom with her new students,...

Sasha Lapayeva ('27) at her job at Frosty Caboose in Chamblee. Photo courtesy of Sasha Lapayeva.

To Tip or Not to Tip: Chamblee’s Consensus on Tipping Culture

Sela Sokol, Staff Writer September 10, 2025

With the rise in inflation and consumerism, there has been a noticeable increase in prices everywhere. The price of the McDonald's McChicken tripled in just ten years according to Visual Capitalist, it’s...

A photo of the Chamblee City Hall Building. Photo by Michael Bryant.

City of Chamblee News

Jackson Lee, Staff Writer September 9, 2025

From the vibrance of Buford Highway to the presence of the second-busiest airport in Georgia, the city of Chamblee offers a multitude of unique attractions. The Chamblee City council works to regulate...

Autumn Bouldin ('27) posing in her school outfit. Photo by Michael Bryant ('26).

Do You Wear Clothes? See How Other Students Are Wearing Clothes!

Noa Zilber, Staff Writer September 6, 2025

It should be safe to say that every student at Chamblee High School wears clothes. Outfits are a way students can express themselves, show their interests, and connect with other students.  So, how...

A "Cell Phone Free Zone" poster. Photo by Michael Bryant ('26).

District-Wide Phone Ban Sparks Debate Among Students and Staff

Bella Avett, Staff Writer September 4, 2025

On July 7th, 2024, the DeKalb County School Board passed a $400k program called the Pilot Program. This program required students at 10 high schools and middle schools across the county to use Yondr pouches...

Mr. Ridgell in the band room. Photo Courtesy of Michael Bryant ('26).

Playing Out! New Band Teacher Mr. Ridgell is Ready for an Exciting Year!

Eli Lineberry, Staff Writer September 3, 2025

Preston Ridgell is starting his first year of teaching here at Chamblee High School as the marching and concert band director. Before coming to Chamblee, Mr. Ridgell went to college for his undergraduate...

Ms. Holtzman posing in one of her classrooms. Photo by Michael Bryant.

History Has Been Made: New Social Studies Teacher Ms. Holtzman at Chamblee

Addy Bair, Staff Writer August 28, 2025

The need for more teachers at Chamblee High School has grown hand in hand with the rapidly increasing student population. This year, the Social Studies department has gained a new educator: Ms. Christina...

Dr. Conner posing in front of a bulletin board. Photo by Michael Bryant.

Assistant Principal Dr. Conner Bids Farewell to Chamblee High School

Humna Ahmad, Staff Writer August 27, 2025

Typically, most people would expect the beginning of a new school year to bring new students and staff. However, this time, one of our beloved staff members has left Chamblee only two weeks after the start...

An AI working as a barista (Photo Courtesy of Dev Fagan)

The Future of AI – What Do People Expect?

Sasha Lapayeva, Staff Writer July 22, 2025

Whether you’re opening up social media, visiting websites, or even shopping in stores, AI is prevalent in our daily lives.  Many companies nowadays, especially more technology-centered corporations,...

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