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

Solai Washington on the field. Photo courtesy of Washington.

Solai Washington Kicks off Her Future

Simran Kukreja, Staff Writer December 17, 2023

The stadium lights cast long shadows onto the hallowed pitch while the arena’s crowd flutters flags representing the green and yellow of the opposing teams. As she takes her first steps onto the colossal...

Miriam Davidow, an ESOL teacher pictured with classroom resources.
Photo courtesy of the Blue & Gold

The Language Barrier: ESOL Students Struggle to Have a Voice at Chamblee

Finley Malone, Staff Writer December 13, 2023

On August 19, 2021, an ESOL student (‘24) who wishes to remain anonymous moved to the United States from the country of Bangladesh. Overwhelmed by the new culture and struggling to adjust to a new school,...

AP Chemistry students studying in the hallway outside their class. Photo courtesy of Lyvia Huang (‘25).

Chamblee Students’ Study Tips

Elijah Ritchey, Staff Writer December 12, 2023

Whether it’s late nights spent scribbling away in notebooks, memorization cards sprawled across your desk, or Quizlet, Kahoot, and Quizizz questions blurring together, many students know the pain of...

Merry Finals! Click Here to Take a Look at Your Holiday Fate…

Emmy Williams, Staff Writer December 11, 2023

Aries:  Since midnight on October 31st, you have been spreading lots of musical holiday cheer, no matter the time of day or the class you're in. Don't let anyone dim your sparkle, Rudolph! Taurus:...

Nasir Harrison (24) at Sky Zone.
Photo courtesy of Nasir Harrison

From Travelling to Trampolining: Chamblee Students Applying to Plethora of Summer Programs

Amalee McWaters, Staff Writer December 11, 2023

Although many students have been thinking about the long-awaited break that comes after the holiday season, some students have their minds set on summer. Chamblee students have begun to plan everything...

Riasha Ullah (left) and Raisa Kabir (right) volunteering for Chamblee Interact. Photo courtesy of Raisa Kabir

Finding Our Place: The Price Tag on Belonging

Nadia Norman, Staff Writer December 10, 2023

Imagine a high school student who has always dreamt of playing on their high school's sports teams. They’ve watched other students practice and play from the sidelines of multiple sports games. But when...

The Garden Lights, Holiday Nights exhibit at Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Courtesy of Amalee McWaters

A Holiday Season Full of Festivities!

Erin Myers-Beck, Staff Writer December 8, 2023

The smell of Christmas trees is in the air, and preparations for the holidays are in full swing all around the world. This holiday season may have just started for some, but it has already blasted off...

Dr. Vachon-Connors display of her collection of historical objects from Serpent River First Nations and the Bear Clan.

Celebrating National American Indian Heritage Month

Monserat Olivera, Staff Writer December 7, 2023

The month of November was named National American Indian Heritage Month in the 1990s. U.S. Department of the Interior–Indian Affairs says their continuous goal is to celebrate the traditions and stories...

Chamblee Young Life at SharpTop Cove in 2022. Photo courtesy of Anna Kate Flood (26).

Chamblee Young Life: Bringing Students Closer to God

Anna Kate Flood, Staff Writer November 25, 2023

Many Christian students at Chamblee participate in Young Life, a Christian organization associated with many schools around the world. Young Life is aimed at teaching high school students about Christianity....

Ryan Joshi holding a cassette player in his right hand and a Chromebook in his left hand. Photo courtesy of Elijah Ritchey (25).

Students at School, IT Help at Home

Elijah Ritchey, Staff Writer November 25, 2023

With an ever-growing increase in technology use, many Chamblee students have begun to assist their older family members with technology-related issues. Members of older generations may struggle with keeping...

Alessandra Washington on the field during a Chamblee soccer game. Photo courtesy of Washington.

Alessandra Washington Is Ready to Roar!

Simran Kukreja, Staff Writer November 25, 2023

Junior year is a crucial time for student athletes to research potential colleges that align with their academic and athletic goals. The process of committing to a college follows a structured timeline...

Wanna Get in the Holiday Mood? Read These Merry Horoscopes

Emmy Williams, Staff Writer November 24, 2023

Aries Since 12:00 AM on November first, you have been spreading lots of musical holiday cheer, no matter the time of day or the class you're in. Don't let anyone dim your sparkle, Rudolph! Taurus This...

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