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

Satarris name tag remains outside of his classroom.

Student Reactions to Chemistry Teacher’s Unexplained Absence

Catherine Cossaboom and Sophie Maxwell February 5, 2020

Since the beginning of second semester, sophomore chemistry teacher Dr. Daryush Sattari has been absent from his class, with no explanation having been shared. Teachers and students alike have been given...

A rendering of the renovated Chamblee Chick-fil-A, scheduled to reopen in 2021.

Demolition to Development: Chamblee Chick-Fil-A Closing for Renovation

Keegan Brooks, Editor February 4, 2020

It may come as a shock to many Chamblee students that their favorite after school or before school hang-out spot is going to be demolished. The Chick-fil-A in Chamblee Plaza near the school has been a...

A view of a table of auctioned items from the Blue and Gold Silent Auction in past years.

Save the Date: Annual Blue and Gold Auction to be Held in March

Oliver Hurst, Staff writer February 3, 2020

Calling all Chamblee Charter High School supporters: On March 6, the Blue and Gold Foundation is holding its sixth annual silent auction for the benefit of CCHS's educational community. The auction will...

Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant served as an inspiration for numerous NBA fans, including many Chamblee students.

Remembering Kobe Bryant: How a Basketball Icon Touched Students’ Lives

Henry Diep, Staff Writer January 31, 2020

On January 26, the entire world was rocked by the shocking news of the passing of internationally renowned basketball player and cultural icon Kobe Bryant in a tragic helicopter accident. The accident...

Protesters in Tehran on January 3 after the death of Soleimani.

The Conflict in Iran, As Explained by a High Schooler

Carson Ankeny January 22, 2020

For what is certainly not the first time, the United States finds itself on the precipice of conflict in the Middle East. As tensions increase in Iran, students are left to wonder - what happens if we...

Charter renewal committee answering questions at the meeting.

Advocating for Autonomy: An Update on the Charter Renewal Debate

Lucy Roberts, Editor January 16, 2020

On January 13th, most people were at home watching the College Football Championship, but others, some 60 students, parents, alumni, and teachers, were crowded into the Chamblee Charter High School auditorium,...

People attempt to control the bush fires raging in Australia.

Raging Bushfires in Australia: What You Need to Know

James Hardy, Editor January 15, 2020

Since the start of the new year, a series of photos posted by the Instagram account @earth have made the rounds on social media. One depicts a blackened map of Australia with flecks of orange concentrated...

Chamblee [Charter?] High School

The Ins and Outs of Chamblee’s Charter Controversy

Catherine Cossaboom and Vivien Orellana December 10, 2019

“Chamblee Charter High School” is a name we all know and love. But thanks to recent events, the second C in CCHS is no longer guaranteed. In the past few months, Chamblee’s governing board has dealt...

A sunset at Berry College in Rome, Georgia—the site of Georgias Governors Honors Program.

GHP State Nominees Announced: Accomplished 25 Advance to Next Level

Oliver Hurst, Staff writer December 9, 2019

After a county application and interview in October, 25 Chamblee Charter High School students moved on to the first round of the state level for the 57th Governor's Honor Program. This year’s state nominees...

An assortment of AP prep books.

Death, Taxes and…Additional AP Exam Fees?

Henry Diep, Staff Writer December 3, 2019

Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes.” Well, you can add one more thing to that list: AP exam dues. College Board’s recent decision...

Lit mag member Lucy Roberts poses with the writing prompt board.

Ashes to Ashes: Lit Mag Competition Inspires Young Authors With Single Word “Ash”

Carson Ankeny November 15, 2019

Can a single word inspire a whole story? Chamblee’s literary magazine thinks yes: every year, lit mag members as well as other students at Chamblee take part in a short fiction competition, writing short...

Inductees and award recipients pose for a picture at the Blue and Gold Hall of Fame.

Welcoming a New Round of 2019 Inductees into the Blue and Gold Hall of Fame

Oliver Hurst and Ashley Veazey November 13, 2019

On October 26, Chamblee teachers, supporters and alumni gathered to induct in a new class of Blue and Gold Hall of Fame members. This year, six inductees were recognized: Alan Clack, Coleman Collins, Dr....

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