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

Tennis Coach Larisa Tulchinsky (left) and her daughter prepare for a tennis match.

Chamblee Teacher Named State Tennis Coach of the Year

Henry Diep, Staff Writer February 11, 2020

After coaching both the girls’ and boys’ tennis teams to state championships last season, Chamblee Charter High School’s very own Larisa Tulchinsky has been recognized for her leadership and unwavering...

Director Greta Gerwig behind the scenes on the set of her film, Little Women.

Women Directors Dominated in 2019: Where’s Their Recognition?

Foster Cowan, Editor February 7, 2020

On January 13, when the Oscar nominations for best director were announced, the list was, as has become the standard, entirely comprised of men. In the 92 year history of the Academy Awards, only five...

Kyle Shanahan leading the San Francisco 49ers.

The Saga of Kyle Shanahan

James Hardy, Editor February 6, 2020

It’s that time of year again. The time of year when fans of the Atlanta Falcons are forced to remember the cursed Super Bowl of 2017. It was almost three years ago that the city of Atlanta mourned...

A STAR Plus student writes in their notebook in Mr. Avetts star period.

Struggling to STAR: STAR Plus Comes in Second Semester

Keegan Brooks, Editor February 6, 2020

For freshmen and sophomores at Chamblee, MAP Testing (Measures of Academic Progress) is a tedious task that students and teachers must go through throughout the year. Despite this, the adaptive test has...

Editors Foster Cowan and Stella Garrett hold up some copies of The Blue & Gold.

Why You Should Consider Applying to Journalism

Keegan Brooks, Editor February 5, 2020

For students at Chamblee, the time of year where you choose your classes for the following year can be both exciting and stressful. You must decide what electives you want to be in, what classes your friends...

Satarris name tag remains outside of his classroom.

Student Reactions to Chemistry Teacher’s Unexplained Absence

Catherine Cossaboom and Sophie Maxwell February 5, 2020

Since the beginning of second semester, sophomore chemistry teacher Dr. Daryush Sattari has been absent from his class, with no explanation having been shared. Teachers and students alike have been given...

College Board CEO David Coleman gives a talk on College Boards recently released SAT preparation service.

A New Perspective on the College Board

Catherine Cossaboom, Editor February 5, 2020

The other day, I read an opinion piece published by the CEO of the College Board in The Atlantic magazine, and it really got me thinking about all the aspects of the school system that aren’t serving...

A rendering of the renovated Chamblee Chick-fil-A, scheduled to reopen in 2021.

Demolition to Development: Chamblee Chick-Fil-A Closing for Renovation

Keegan Brooks, Editor February 4, 2020

It may come as a shock to many Chamblee students that their favorite after school or before school hang-out spot is going to be demolished. The Chick-fil-A in Chamblee Plaza near the school has been a...

Pictured: Veronica and Mr. Moostofolie wandering through the streets of wherever this demented movie was supposed to be set.

Cats (2019): A Dramatic Retelling

Stella Garrett, Editor-in-chief February 3, 2020

In this article I will be retelling the phenomenal motion picture Cats from memory. I recently saw this movie in theaters and, suffice it to say, I was speechless. I may not remember any of the “jellicle”...

Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant served as an inspiration for numerous NBA fans, including many Chamblee students.

Remembering Kobe Bryant: How a Basketball Icon Touched Students’ Lives

Henry Diep, Staff Writer January 31, 2020

On January 26, the entire world was rocked by the shocking news of the passing of internationally renowned basketball player and cultural icon Kobe Bryant in a tragic helicopter accident. The accident...

Protesters in Tehran on January 3 after the death of Soleimani.

The Conflict in Iran, As Explained by a High Schooler

Carson Ankeny January 22, 2020

For what is certainly not the first time, the United States finds itself on the precipice of conflict in the Middle East. As tensions increase in Iran, students are left to wonder - what happens if we...

Quarterback Joe Burrow hoists the National Championship Trophy after defeating the Clemson Tigers 42-25.

A Tale of Two Tigers: LSU Triumphs in National Championship

James Hardy, Editor January 22, 2020

In what was essentially a home game in New Orleans, Louisiana State University brought home its first national title in 12 years in their high-scoring rout of Clemson. After a shaky start, in which...

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