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

Chamblee Reacts to Braaten Transfer

Maya Torres, Staff writer December 5, 2018

For the third time in four years, a Chamblee Charter High School principal has decided to leave Chamblee and move on to another position. Principal Rebecca Braaten worked as Chamblee principal for...

Hogwarts at Universal Orlandos Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

A Complete Review of Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Iris Tsouris, Editor-in-chief December 5, 2018

On Thanksgiving eve, my family and I piled into our trusty Toyota Camry with hopes of making a six hour drive to Orlando, Florida. After a hotel-reservation-making spree during the summer, the trip was...

CCHS reflexiona sobre la realidad de los soñadores digitales

Camille Crumbley, Staff writer December 5, 2018

Aunque la fecha límite para la finalización de Digital Dreamers ha pasado, persiste cierta confusión sobre el programa de orientación publicado en la plataforma "Verge" en línea de DeKalb. La orientación...

Chamblee Encourages Students to See Their Strength

Ashley Veazey, Photo Editor December 4, 2018

Earlier this month, Chamblee counselors placed a handful of positive messages on bathroom mirrors around the building. These affirmations are the result of a donation from “See Your Strength,” a company...

The sticker Brooks distributed.

Freshman Reprimanded for Wearing “Fire Braaten” Stickers Brings Lawsuit Against CCHS Admin, DCSD

Ellie Furr, Staff writer December 4, 2018

In the last few years at Chamblee Charter High School, students have staged a number of peaceful protests -- to stop gun violence, to protect a teacher and coach, and to show support for government policies...

The Lit Mag from last year. The 2017 short stories that won can be found here. Photo by Iris Tsouris.

Short Story Contest Winners Offer Unique Look Into the Literary World

Iris Tsouris, Editor-in-chief December 3, 2018

The creative sector of Chamblee has always been goal-oriented, and Literary Magazine, a creative writing-focused club that releases an annual collection of writing and artwork from Chamblee’s student...

Coach Loper with some of his award winning team after a successful season.

Coach of the Year Alan Loper Reflects on a Successful Softball Season

Catherine Cossaboom, Editor December 1, 2018

On October 30th, Chamblee Charter High School’s softball coach, Alan Loper, was designated the Coach of the Year at the DeKalb County Fast Pitch Softball Awards Banquet at Tucker High School. The team...

Senior James Stanfield with his I Voted sticker.

18 and Ready to Change the World

Matthew Welsh, Staff writer November 30, 2018

Midterm elections signify the point in our nation’s political cycle where voters assess our government's actions over the past two years, and voice their approval or disapproval through the election...

The CCHS musical theater competitors. Photo courtesy of Phoenix Rosso.

Musical Theater Debuts on State Stage

Oliver Hurst, Staff writer November 29, 2018

In recent years, the Chamblee Charter High School drama department has taken on many competitions to bring their program to the next level. On Saturday, November 10, for example, the musical theatre class...

Braaten to Transfer Before End of Semester

Alice Bai, Ethan Rotnem, Marley Brock, and Ava Lewis November 28, 2018

At a staff meeting in the afternoon of November 28, 2018, Chamblee Charter High School principal Rebecca Braaten announced that she intends to transfer from Chamblee effective December 17, 2018. Her last...

Roseline Ndumele works in her office.

New ITT Transfers Technology Knowledge to Chamblee

Maya Torres, Staff writer November 27, 2018

Beginning in October, a new member joined the staff at Chamblee Charter High School. Roseline Ndumele, Chamblee’s Information Technology Technician (ITT), is starting at her second school in DeKalb...

Members of the CCHS class of 1996 gather for a photo. Photo courtesy of Jovan Weatherly.

Chamblee Reunions: A Gathering of the Best of Us

Camille Crumbley, Staff writer November 21, 2018

High school is an important and special time in a person's life, even after the school years come to an end. Reunions offer former students the chance to revisit the past and see where classmates are now. Chamblee...

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