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...

Mixing baseball with bananas just makes you smile. Photo by Eli Ritchey

Why Banana Ball Is Better Baseball

Elijah Ritchey, Staff Writer December 5, 2023

RBIs. OBP. SLG. AVG. BB%. IP. PA. HR. IP. SB. K%. ISO. BABIP. SO. If you know what any of these mean, you have some understanding of “America’s pastime”: baseball. I’ve played baseball for 11 years...

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...

Nathalie Tsai repping UPenn. Photo courtesy of Nathalie Tsai

Nathalie Tsai, From Bulldog to Future Quaker

Nadia Norman, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

At the young age of nine, junior Nathalie Tsai began playing club volleyball, marking the beginning of a long dedicated journey that took her to a verbal commitment at the University of Pennsylvania this...

Chamblees pool is ready to greet swimmers as they return for the 2023-24 season.
Photo Courtesy of the Blue & Gold

Chamblee Bullsharks Dive Into the Start of the Swim Season

Amalee McWaters, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

The upcoming winter sports season marks the start of Chamblee’s swim and dive season. This year, swimmers, divers, and captains alike are excitedly preparing for a great season. Tryouts for new swimmers...

Photo of the Chamblee varsity softball team at Super Regionals, Provided by Mackenzie Cassidy

Chamblee Softball Ends the Season With a Bang

Erin Myers-Beck, Staff Writer November 13, 2023

In October, the Chamblee softball team played in Columbus against Statesboro High School and Northside Columbus High School for Super Regionals. While the Bulldogs may have not made it to the elite eight...

Pictured: Carmen Anastasi, Naa Besa Annan, Chelse Carroll, Maggie Meeks, Olivia Middleton, Nadia Norman, Nayla Norman, Mackenzie Olaitan, Jocelyn Pierce, Sadie Schroeder, McKenna Smith, Nathalie Tsai, Elizabeth Wesley, Taylor Williams, Kaitlin Yarberry.

The Lady Bulldogs Look Back at an Eventful Season as Playoffs Approach

Nadia Norman, Staff Writer October 10, 2023

As the number of games begins to trickle down, Chamblee’s womens’ volleyball season is ending. With no more region games, the Lady Bulldogs have secured the number one spot in their region. The varsity...

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...

Image of what the speed climb looks like (the red tabs are holds). Photo by Miles Forshay

Climbing For Gold

Miles Forshay, Staff Writer September 23, 2023

Recently, a very important international competition happened in the climbing world. The Climbing World Championships, hosted in Bern, Switzerland, is a biennial event (once every two years). It is the...

Sport climbing walls at Stone Summit Atlanta. Photo courtesy of Miles Forshay.

Climbing To Success: Chamblee Students’ Competitive Rock Climbing

Miles Forshay, Staff Writer September 22, 2023

Students at Chamblee participate in many different types of sports, and one of the most unique is rock climbing. It’s a growing sport among Chamblee students; some do it for fun, while others participate...

Pictured: Chamblees cross country team at the North Georgia Championships in Jefferson, GA on August 26, 2023

Early Bird Wins the Race: Cross Country Runners Are Waking Up Extra Early to Escape the Heat

Finley Malone, Staff Writer September 19, 2023

August of 2023 brought record high temperatures to Atlanta, which impacted sports all around the school, including cross country. Running can particularly be dangerous in extremely hot weather, causing...

Washington celebrates after the Reggae Girlz receive their first ever World Cup point.

Chamblee’s MVP: Solai Washington’s Legacy

Sydney Grove, Staff Writer September 19, 2023

Summer break is a time to let loose for most Chamblee staff and students. Some students work part-time, relax by the pool, or sleep until noon. On the other hand, Solai Washington (‘24) had a summer...

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