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
Finley Malone

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief

Finley Malone is a senior at Chamblee High School and the editor in chief. This is her third year on the staff. In five years she hopes to be a in a fancy high rise building working as a project manager for a Fortune 500 company. If her life had a theme song, it would be “Doin’ it Right” by Daft Punk, featuring Panda Bear.

All content by Finley Malone

The Great Gatsby Film is Roaring On!

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief
May 30, 2025
The author walking around in nature while hanging out with friends and wearing an adorable outfit (3 of the 7 steps!). Photo Courtesy of Finley Malone.

The 7-Step Plan to Happiness

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief
May 25, 2025
The author’s list of manifestations surrounded by her lucky waving cats, manifestation candle, and a wad of cash. Photo by Finley Malone

A Guide to Manifesting

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief
February 6, 2025
The author’s besties: Sophie Price (‘26), Omandee Karunanayake (‘26), Gia Choy (‘26), and Cora Scherrer (‘26) posing in Ark Coffeehaus after a fantastic study session. Photo Courtesy of Finley Malone

Ark Coffeehaus: Hands Down the Best Coffee Shop in Dunwoody

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief
December 1, 2024
Finley Malone posing with one of her neighbors, St. Nick. Photo Courtesy of Finley Malone

I have the absolute friendliest neighbors!

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief
October 24, 2024
Chamblee students participating in the walkout. Photo Courtesy of Rachael Staskiewicz.

Protect Kids Not Guns: Students Stand Up Against School Shootings

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief
September 20, 2024
Julia Cashin (‘26) and Zoe McNeil (‘26) pretend to be in a political standoff. Photo by Finley Malone

Respect in Dissent: The Recipe for Open-Minded Debate

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief
September 3, 2024
The writer taking her final bow in Chicago the Musical: Teen Edition. Photo Courtesy of Cady Studios

Not Caring As Much: My Newfound Key to Happiness

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief
May 22, 2024
Mrs. Linda Lirette pictured conducting her students. Photo Courtesy of Cady Studios

Curtain Closes on Lirette’s Career at Chamblee

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief
May 21, 2024

10 Terrific Tips for a Future Summer Camp Counselor

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief
April 27, 2024
Lauren Cisewski (‘25) and Erin Myers-Beck (‘26) getting their daily drama intake. Photo Courtesy of Finley Malone

A Prescription For Drama Deficiency: Bravo Reality TV

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief
April 26, 2024
Some junior boys pictured crossing a mountain path to find the rizz. Photo Courtesy of Finley Malone

Junior Boys Go On Quest for Rizz: They Can’t Find It

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief
April 1, 2024
The New Real Housewives of Atlanta from left to right: Normia Nadman, Cloreal Lisweski, Laddison Aloyns, Canada Choy, Elizabeth Ritchey, Marian Byers-Meck, Mindy Fallon. Photo courtesy of Bravo

The Real Housewives of Chamblee

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief
April 1, 2024
ydney Grove (‘24) showing off her Georgia Thespians water bottle next to Fred Avett flexing his snazzy Contigo bottle Photo Courtesy of Finley Malone

Water Bottle Wars: Stanley, Owala, or Hydro Flask?

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief
March 26, 2024
Reneé Rapp on the big screen at the movie theater. Photo courtesy of Anna Kate Flood

The New Mean Girls Movie Is Not Fetch!

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief
March 13, 2024
Chamblee OnStage performing in Chicago the Musical: Teen Edition. Photo Courtesy of Sydney Grove ('24)

Chamblee’s Production of Chicago Receives Dazzling Reviews!

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief
March 5, 2024
Sloane Drummond (‘26) demonstrates the face that she makes when she encounters “walking red flags.” Photo Courtesy of Finley Malone

ICK! The Biggest Dating Red Flags According to Students at Chamblee

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief
February 27, 2024
Madison Sullivan (‘27) showing off her very trendy Stanley Cup. Photo courtesy of Finley Malone

Chamblee Core: What are Microtrends at Chamblee?

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief
February 9, 2024
A Journalism student watching Dhar Mann during class. Photo Courtesy of Finley Malone

Looking to Fill Your Schedule? Here’s Some Easier Classes We Recommend!

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief
January 23, 2024
The guests of the writer’s Sweet SixTEAnth Birthday ParTEA sporting their fancy fascinators. Photo courtesy of Finley Malone

Elegant and Tasteful: The Guide To A Perfect Tea Party

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief
December 18, 2023
Miriam Davidow, an ESOL teacher pictured with classroom resources. Photo courtesy of the Blue & Gold

The Language Barrier: ESOL Students Struggle to Have a Voice at Chamblee

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief
December 13, 2023
The writer’s personal diary featuring her ideas for inventions as well as her latest dream. Photo courtesy of Finley Malone

Things That Someone Needs To Invent

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief
December 9, 2023
A photo of all of the Hall of Fame inductees and award winners. Photo Courtesy of The Blue & Gold

Hall of Fame Inductees Express Gratitude to CHS Community

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief
November 15, 2023
Julia Cashin ('26) excitedly posing in front of the audition flyer. Photo Courtesy of Finley Malone

Spring Musical and All That Jazz!

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief
November 1, 2023
The author posing in front of the best TV series in the history of the world. Photo courtesy of Finley Malone

The Top Ten Best Episodes of The Office

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief
October 27, 2023
Photo courtesy of Chamblee SGA

Students Over the Moon About Homecoming!

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief
October 2, 2023
A photo of the author’s cats: Pinkalicious and Timmy. Photo by Finley Malone

The Absolute Best Cat Videos on Instagram

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief
September 20, 2023
Pictured: Chamblee's 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, Editor in Chief
September 19, 2023
Bailey Kirk pictured at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville

Geometry Teacher Bailey Kirk is On Point!

Finley Malone, Editor in Chief
September 5, 2023
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