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

FLEX vs. GaVS: Students’ Virtual Options in the Age of COVID

FLEX vs. GaVS: Students’ Virtual Options in the Age of COVID

Adam Pohl, Staff Writer September 16, 2021

After more than a year of mostly virtual instruction, Chamblee High School is finally back in person. However, the option to stay virtual still exists for students who would prefer not to reenter a packed...

A screenshot of the exterior of the front side of Minecraft Chamblee.

Socializing During Socially-Distant Times: Students Build Chamblee in Minecraft

Keegan Brooks, Editor December 15, 2020

Even with virtual classes, some students are still hanging out at the CCHS building—in Minecraft. Over the course of the 2020 fall semester, a group of CCHS sophomores built a model of Chamblee Charter...

English teacher Fred Avett is surrounded by a sea of faceless students.

The Faceless Classroom: Students Prefer Webcams off, Survey Reports

Sirianna Blanck and Lucy Samuels November 20, 2020

“I think I have a total of three students who turn their cameras on regularly out of 150 kids or so,” said history teacher Samantha Gilliam. With the implementation of virtual school, this is becoming...

As school goes virtual, many freshmen are finding that their high school transition is not what they thought it would be.

Virtually Freshmen: Chamblee Newcomers React to Digital Start

Ashika Srivastava, Editor September 26, 2020

Freshman year of high school is often known as a milestone in any teenager’s life, marking one’s transformation from a nervous and confused middle schooler to a cool and confident high schooler.  Unfortunately,...

Trouble With the Learning Curve: Students and Teachers Struggle to Adjust to Virtual Classrooms

Trouble With the Learning Curve: Students and Teachers Struggle to Adjust to Virtual Classrooms

Vivien Orellana, Staff Writer September 20, 2020

School is back in session, and this year, COVID-19 has ensured that it is being attended mostly through online sessions. The transition to virtual learning has thrown a wrench into the normal workings...

The Brookhaven Ritas Italian Ice restaurant is in full force, even within a pandemic.

Despite Pandemic and Virtual Learning, Students Still Report to Work

Keegan Brooks, Editor September 14, 2020

From working at home to wearing a mask—COVID-19 has transformed workplaces and school environments around the country. In the case of Chamblee, virtual learning has also had an impact on students with...

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