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 Seniors Breathe a Sigh of Relief with DSD II Behind Them

Catherine Cossaboom, Editor January 26, 2019

After years of preparation and endless studying in class, 21 Chamblee Charter High School seniors just took part in the German proficiency exam, known as the Deutsches Sprachdiplom (DSD II) or the German...

Juniors Jumpstart College Applications

Juniors Jumpstart College Applications

Oliver Hurst, Staff writer January 25, 2019

Every fall, Chamblee Charter High School seniors begin one of the most important processes in their high school career: college applications. Despite its crucial role as a next step toward adulthood,...

Chamblee Community Pitches in After Staff Member’s Apartment Fire

Maya Torres, Staff writer January 24, 2019

After any tragic occurrence, the Chamblee Charter High School community comes together to assist those in need. Larry Hall, who has been a member of Chamblee’s custodial staff for 35 years, experienced...

World Literature Returns, Accompanied by Anger

World Literature Returns, Accompanied by Anger

Hope Williams, Staff writer January 23, 2019

Update: After publication of this article, an exemption for the 2019-2020 school year English progression was approved. This means that rising juniors will be allowed to exempt the required course, world...

From left to right: CCHS students Victoria Ordonez, Hattie Carter, Jack Dillon, Sherwin Shirazi, Kieran Ferguson, and Brandon Lambert in front of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C.

Chamblee Students’ Up Close Government Experience

Sophie Maxwell, Staff writer January 22, 2019

For six CCHS students, second semester started a week late. The reason for this: a trip to Washington, D.C. through the program CloseUp, led by history teacher Brian Ely. “CloseUp has existed since...

GT freshman Dani Villaroel, left, and Chamblee junior Kirby Guererro at Techs Bobby Dodd Stadium.

The Buzz About Tech: Chamblee Alumni at GT

Ashley Veazey, Photo Editor January 18, 2019

This article is part of a series on college life for CCHS alumni. The other stories can be viewed here.  Recognized as both a top ranked public college and one of the leading research universities...

Senior Robert Felton poses in his Boston University hoodie.

Two Posse Scholars Soar to Boston with Full-Tuition Scholarship

Camille Crumbley, Staff writer January 17, 2019

College can be a scary and difficult time, but it can be a little easier when you have your posse.  Seniors Isabelle Yap and Robert Felton are fortunate to have this chance. Both students were selected...

Freshman Thanh Nham poses with a group of friends at a party.

From Bulldog to ‘Bulldawg’: Chamblee Alumni at UGA

Ellie Furr, Staff writer January 17, 2019

This article is part of a series on college life for CCHS alumni. The other stories can be viewed here.  Moving on to the next phase of your life after high school can be intimidating, whether you’re...

Braaten Leaves, Earbuds to Follow

Braaten Leaves, Earbuds to Follow

Foster Cowan, Editor January 16, 2019

Former principal Rebecca Braaten enacted a lot of change at Chamblee Charter High School, but there was one issue that really divided students and teachers -- use of earbuds in the hallways. Under...

Paul Griffin with his wife and daughters.

New Teacher Paul Griffin Relieves Stress on Understaffed German Department

Maya Torres, Staff writer January 16, 2019

German and linguistics are nothing new for Paul Griffin, the latest addition to Chamblee Charter High School’s renowned German department. Griffin studied German at Georgia State University, earning...

Lit Doors projects showcased by Dr. Isserstedt.

Art in Learning: Is A Picture Worth A Thousand Words?

Hope Williams and Foster Cowan January 15, 2019

Many Chamblee Charter High School students never have the chance to take an art class, but that doesn’t mean they never have opportunities to express their artistic abilities. In fact, many CCHS teachers...

Chamblees Womens Political Club. Via Instagram @cchswomenspolitical.

Permitted Politics in Public Schools

Camille Crumbley, Staff writer December 19, 2018

The First Amendment guarantees the right to assemble, which several partisan and nonpartisan political groups at Chamblee take advantage of. At the same time, both teachers and students have to give up...

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