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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

“Taylor Swift put Travis Kelce on the Map”: Chamblee Takes on Pop Cultures Hottest Pair

Sarah Marcus, Staff Writer November 13, 2023

Pop star Taylor Swift and NFL Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce's relationship has broken the news- the celebrity's publicized dates, hand-holdings, and outings have become the talk of the town, Chamblee being...

All signs to point to Election Day. Photo by Nadia Norman

First-Timers Flex Their Citizenship at the Polls

Nadia Norman, Staff Writer November 8, 2023

Although it didn’t grab the headlines that a presidential election garners, Tuesday was an election day. And for some Chamblee students it was a first opportunity to cast their votes. “I think it’s...

Julia Cashin (26) excitedly posing in front of the audition flyer. Photo Courtesy of Finley Malone

Spring Musical and All That Jazz!

Finley Malone, Staff Writer November 1, 2023

The announcement of the spring musical has been heavily anticipated among the Chamblee High School community since students are eager to audition and participate. The selection was made public at the end...

DeKalb Initiates New School Safety Measure: Weapon Scanners

Shea Parker, Staff Writer October 28, 2023

When you walk into Chamblee High School, you may have noticed the new safety measure. These hard to miss additions are the metal detectors; often being referred to as weapon scanners.  “My mom works...

National Merit Scholarships are Back

Sarah Marcus, Staff Writer October 28, 2023

As the PSAT approaches Chamblee High School’s upcoming class of juniors, the scores return to the former test-takers. A select few seniors achieved phenomenal scores, and qualified to be National Merit...

Chamblee Hops on the Block Schedule Band Wagon

Sarah Marcus, Staff Writer October 27, 2023

The new school year has brought with it many changes, one of the most prominent being a new and possibly improved schedule. This schedule follows a block format in which students go to seven classes Monday,...

Sophomore’s New English Class is Nothing New

Monserat Olivera, Staff Writer October 26, 2023

Chamblee High School was the last school in the DeKalb County District to be teaching world literature to sophomores. Each high school has some freedom to choose the order of their classes. Some schools...

Grace Graham (‘26) and Stella Barton (‘26) at an AMC theater to watch Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour. Photo courtesy of Barton.

Chamblee’s Swifties Ready to Relive Eras Tour On-Screen

Anna Kate Flood, Staff Writer October 23, 2023

Due to increasing demand for tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, ticket prices, along with the numbers of disappointed fans who aren’t able to score tickets, have skyrocketed. In an attempt to make...

Fall is in the air. Photo courtesy of Etta Potthoff.

Chamblee Students Are FALLing in Love with Autumn

Simran Kukreja, Staff Writer October 13, 2023

With holidays like Halloween and traditions like apple picking, fall is many students’ favorite season. The season is typically well-liked for its colder temperatures and traditional foods, but fall...

All members of the Chamblee water polo team.

In the Deep with Chamblee Water Polo

Miles Forshay, Staff Writer October 6, 2023

Of all the sports offered at Chamblee, water polo is one of the least understood; many compare it to soccer and hockey. Greg Valley, a social studies teacher and sponsor of the water polo team, agrees...

Hispanic Heritage Month gallery walk on the third floor of Chamblee High Schools main building. Photo courtesy of Anna Kate Flood (26).

Chamblee Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Anna Kate Flood, Staff Writer October 6, 2023

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th to October 15th) this year, Chamblee High has organized presentations to honor local Hispanic community members’ accomplishments throughout the month....

Mr. Fitz-Simmons in his classroom

Introducing New Teacher Stephen Fitzsimmons

Anna Kate Flood, Staff Writer 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...

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