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

Neathan Aresh enjoying his lunch in the Chamblee cafeteria.

Neathan Aresh: Magnet Valedictorian

Hannah Choy, Editor May 22, 2023

On March 15, 2023, this year’s valedictorians and salutatorians were announced by DeKalb County School District. These students have the highest grade point average (GPA) among their class, and for Chamblee...

Collage of some movies being released summer 2023. Photo courtesy of IndieWire.

Schools Out, Summer Movies are In

Sarah Marcus, Staff Writer May 22, 2023

High school students spend their summer free time in many ways. When looking for activities to do with their friends, some choose to hang out inside the dim-lit walls of movie theaters. This summer, there...

Photo Courtesy of the Blue and Gold. Ava Deljou’s (23) hand tattoos

Chamblee Tatted Up

Shea Parker, Staff Writer April 13, 2023

Tattoos are typically seen as a form of expression, but in a high school setting, they are less popular due to the fact that you cannot get one legally under the age of 18 without parental consent. Some...

Aviation club members pose in front of an airplane at Peachtree DeKalb Airport. From left to right: Pyusih Roy (‘24), Travis Conner (24), Olivia Bell (24), and Sadie Schroeder (24).

Chamblee Aviation Club Takes Off

Sarah Marcus, Staff Writer April 12, 2023

If you have ever fantasized about flying planes or felt your happiest on a flight, the most recent addition to Chamblee’s club collection may be for you. “Aviation Club is a club with a bunch of...

Chamblee Musicians Stir Up Treble at All-State Orchestra

Shae Cotter, Reporter March 23, 2023

On March 2, some of Chamblee’s best musicians traveled to Athens, Georgia for the prestigious annual All-State Orchestra hosted by the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA). All-State featured...

Chamblee Water Polo Trains for Success in Spring Off-Season

Chamblee Water Polo Trains for Success in Spring Off-Season

Mallory Reid, Reporter March 21, 2023

Started as a small, co-ed team, Chamblee water polo has now expanded to three different teams, with players ranging from 7th graders all the way up to 12th. The team ended their regular season with a bang;...

A Blue & Gold writer asks ChatGPT to write their article for them.

Friend or Foe? ChatGPT’s Effect on Chamblee Students

Rasesh Joshi, Reporter February 22, 2023

In recent times, artificial intelligence and machine learning have reached an unprecedented rate of development. Released by OpenAI in November, ChatGPT is a language modeling system that uses existing...

Photo courtesy of Joseph Rodriguez.

An Inside Look into Chamblee’s Film Club (SkillsUSA Georgia)

Etta Potthoff, Reporter February 15, 2023

The film is an art that is valued by all, and while the majority of us enjoy the final product some are more interested in the behind-the-scenes of nuanced filmmaking. Chamblee’s Film Club, a sector...

I love being Black poster as seen on the second floor. The poster, sponsored by BEU and NAHS, included space for African American students to what they love about being Black.

Chamblee Clubs Launch New Black History Month Festivities

Matéo Hunter, Reporter February 7, 2023

For many people, February is a time to celebrate and understand the effects of Black culture and history in America. Chamblee High School chooses to celebrate Black History Month positively through educational...

Photo Courtesy of @shakykneesfest on Instagram

Chamblee Students Shake Up Shaky Knees

Sarah Marcus, Staff Writer December 16, 2022

In lieu of the 2023 Music Midtown getting canceled, the 3-day Shaky Knees 2023 music festival dropped its lineup and the memo that their festival will still be taking place this year. Since this festival...

Annan celebrates her acceptance with new Brown University swag.

QuestBridge Bridges the Gap From Highschool to College for Chamblee Senior

Mallory Reid, Reporter December 15, 2022

As the first semester comes to a close, many seniors have started receiving their acceptance letters from colleges all around the country. One of Chamblee’s outstanding seniors, Naa Adua Annan (‘23),...

Erin Woos staff picture on The New York Times

Blue & Gold Alumni- Where Are They Now?

Hannah Choy, Editor December 8, 2022

The Blue & Gold, Chamblee High School’s student run newspaper, is a long-time fixture of Chamblee and has seen many talented individuals on the staff through the years. Now, many of The Blue &...

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