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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

A photo of new teacher Mr. Simmons on vaction. Photo Courtesy of Timothy Simmons.

New Chorus Teacher Mr. Simmons is Ready for a Dynamic School Year

Juliet Gonzalez, Staff Writer September 16, 2024

Each year, Chamblee receives a new crop of teachers, some of which have never worked in a high school before. One of these new people is Timothy Simmons, a new music teacher, who has worked at many different...

New math teacher Mr. Weddle. Photo Courtesy of Jackson Lee.

How much can students like calculus teacher Mr. Weddle? The limit does not exist!

Jackson Lee, Staff writer September 3, 2024

Every year, old teachers leave, and new teachers cycle in. Josh Weddle, one of these new teachers floats between three classrooms, teaching both ESOL Algebra and AP Calculus AB. When asked his favorite...

New science teacher Dr. Carpenter-Hyland. Photo Courtesy of Ellie Owens.

New Science Teacher Dr. Carpenter-Hyland Finds Joy in Learning

Ellie Owens, Staff writer August 29, 2024

School has just started, and many students are adjusting to new teachers and classrooms. Likewise, the new year requires teachers to get accustomed to their new group of students and, in some cases, an...

Towner having fun at her desk as she plans science classes. Photo by Miles Forshay

Towner Finds Herself Back in High School at Chamblee

Miles Forshay, Editor September 21, 2023

Although there are new teachers at Chamblee High School every year, it’s particularly rare for there to be a teacher in their first year of teaching and who’s a CHS alum. Alexandra Towner, one of Chamblee’s...

Magee smiles for the camera outside of his classroom

New ESOL Teacher Richard Magee Shakes up the Learning Atmosphere at Chamblee High

Erin Myers-Beck, Staff Writer September 5, 2023

Richard Magee, ESOL Teacher, is already breaking down barriers his first year teaching at Chamblee High School.  He wants to help people in his English classes be able to connect with everybody here...

One part of Hornsby's classroom

New ESOL Teacher Angela Hornsby Reveals the “Best Kept Secret of Education”

Ell Bowers, Staff Writer September 5, 2023

Every teacher brings new ideas and thoughts to their schools, and every year a new batch of teachers arrives at each school with their own experiences and ideals. One of the new teachers this year at Chamblee...

Bailey Kirk pictured at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville

Geometry Teacher Bailey Kirk is On Point!

Finley Malone, Editor September 5, 2023

The first week of school at Chamblee High School has definitely been an adjustment for everyone. The new metal detectors, schedules, and classes are enough to make students fall into a stress-induced coma,...

Hagan on her first ever day as a teacher.

New Teacher Claudia Hagan is Ready to Blind Chamblee With Science

Sydney Grove, Staff Writer September 5, 2023

As the 2023-24 school year kicks off, students may notice a new face on the fourth floor: Ms. Claudia Hagan, Chamblee’s newest science teacher. Hagan may be new to Chamblee, but she’s hardly new...

Heys enjoying her first couple of weeks at school.
Photo courtesy of The Blue & Gold

New Teacher Elizabeth Heys is Ready to Begin!

Teresita Trujillo, Staff Writer August 25, 2023

In the past, face masks were seen covering the faces of everyone at school. This year, though, things are different, as most of the students and teachers don’t wear them anymore. As things are mostly...

New Teacher Stephenson Brings Different Background to Math

New Teacher Stephenson Brings Different Background to Math

Monserat Olivera, Staff Writer September 9, 2022

This year, Chamblee High School welcomed many new teachers, including Geoffrey Stephenson. Stephenson teaches math classes such as Advanced Algebra and Advanced Math Decision Making. While he has only...

Coach Terry Is Up to the Challenges of Coaching, Teaching

Coach Terry Is Up to the Challenges of Coaching, Teaching

Jason Cabrera, Reporter September 2, 2022
“To be honest, I want to have a lot of fun. I want students to actually learn the content that we're doing but to also have fun."
Coach Jackson stands proud

Coach Jackson: A New Face in the Gym

Rasesh Joshi, Reporter August 31, 2022

As Chamblee continues to adjust to post-COVID school, a new face has appeared on the CHS coaching and PE staff. Coach Jackson, a Georgia native and experienced high school coach, plans to breathe new life...

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