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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

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...

Photo Courtesy of Noa Zilber. Dr.Wagner is measuring oxygen production catalyzed under different conditions.

All Science! Wagner Named Teacher of the Year

Noa Zilber, Staff Writer November 21, 2024

Every year, the staff at Chamblee High School vote for a teacher who has been working hard and deserves recognition as Teacher of the Year. This year, Dr. Mary Wagner holds the title. Many past students...

(Photo Courtesy of Maren Merkel)

New Assistant Principal Reena Moorman is Ready to Contribute to Chamblee’s Community

Maren Merkel, Staff Writer September 18, 2024

With the start of a new school year comes new people entering the halls of Chamblee High School. These new individuals aren’t just students, some of them are teachers and staff. One such person is Reena...

Nikki Evans working at the front desk Photo Courtesy of Noa Zilber

A New Greeting at the Front Desk

Noa Zilber, Staff Writer September 18, 2024

At the start of every school year, Chamblee High School welcomes many new faces. Chamblee receives new students every school year but they also welcome new administration. Students can learn about new...

A photo of new teacher Mr. Simmons on vaction. Photo Courtesy of Timothy Simmons.

New Chorus Teacher Mr. Simmons is Ready for a Dynamic School Year

Juliet Gonzalez, Staff Writer September 16, 2024

Each year, Chamblee receives a new crop of teachers, some of which have never worked in a high school before. One of these new people is Timothy Simmons, a new music teacher, who has worked at many different...

New math teacher Mr. Weddle. Photo Courtesy of Jackson Lee.

How much can students like calculus teacher Mr. Weddle? The limit does not exist!

Jackson Lee, Staff Writer September 3, 2024

Every year, old teachers leave, and new teachers cycle in. Josh Weddle, one of these new teachers floats between three classrooms, teaching both ESOL Algebra and AP Calculus AB. When asked his favorite...

New science teacher Dr. Carpenter-Hyland. Photo Courtesy of Ellie Owens.

New Science Teacher Dr. Carpenter-Hyland Finds Joy in Learning

Ellie Owens, Editor August 29, 2024

School has just started, and many students are adjusting to new teachers and classrooms. Likewise, the new year requires teachers to get accustomed to their new group of students and, in some cases, an...

Mr. Wardlow... loitering. Submitted photo

Adding Up the Years, Wardlow Retires

Addison Lyons, Staff Writer May 23, 2024

As the school year ends, we must say our final goodbyes to one of Chamblee's beloved and most admired mathematics teachers, Mr. Irvin Wardlow. While he enjoyed his seventeen years here at Chamblee, he...

Mr. Fitz-Simmons in his classroom

Introducing New Teacher Stephen Fitzsimmons

Anna Kate Flood, Editor October 3, 2023

Recently hired teacher, Stephen Fitzsimmons, is starting his first year of teaching this year as an American literature teacher for juniors. Before becoming a teacher, he was pursuing his dream as a journalist...

Towner having fun at her desk as she plans science classes. Photo by Miles Forshay

Towner Finds Herself Back in High School at Chamblee

Miles Forshay, Editor September 21, 2023

Although there are new teachers at Chamblee High School every year, it’s particularly rare for there to be a teacher in their first year of teaching and who’s a CHS alum. Alexandra Towner, one of Chamblee’s...

Hale pictured at his desk

A Special Welcome to Chamblee’s New Administrator, Dr. Kirt Hale

Elijah Ritchey, Staff Writer September 8, 2023

A Special Welcome to Chamblee’s New Administrator Chamblee High School’s special education department just hired Dr. Kirt Hale, a new administrator, filling a previously vacant role. However, Dr....

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