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The Blue & Gold

The varsity mens basketball team gathers for a photo to mark the start of another competitive season.
Varsity Mens Basketball Drives to the Basket
The team embraces the season with intense action and hopeful expectations
By Owen Ritger, Staff Writer • Dec 20, 2024

Currently the mens varsity basketball record is sitting at 6-4 and fourth in the region. This squad is being led by head coach John Bauersfeld and assistant...

The Christmas Light Show at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens is only one of the many traditions enjoyed by families here at our school.
Christmas Traditions Find a Home
Students have a variety of traditions that they do with their families every Christmas break
By Ian Westfall, Staff Writer • Dec 19, 2024

With Christmas approaching fast, many of our students are excited as they anticipate their annual family traditions during the winter break. The most...

With every dance show, our school confirms its enthusiastic commitment to artistic expression.
Dancing Through the Elements
Dancers showcase their talents through movement and poetry
By Anna Herrero, Staff Writer • Dec 19, 2024

About a month ago, Marist Dance Company presented one of its seasonal shows, only this time Program Director Jillian Bauersfeld was inspired by the elements:...

Students cheer on the War Eagles during one of the big matchups of the season.
From the Field to the Stands
Team 112's playoff run unifies the school
By Finley Harris, Staff Writer • Dec 19, 2024

The GHSA football playoffs have brought plenty of excitement and energy to our campus these past few weeks, and team 112's impressive performance this...

Liam Wolfe and Luke Childs stand ready during the activity fair to welcome new members into the Film Club.
Two New Clubs Debut on Campus
The Film and Writing Clubs go on a journey to join the school community
By John Elrod, Editor • Dec 19, 2024

This year, our school welcomed two new clubs to our list of activities, adding to a large number of student organizations that provide spaces for students...

At our school’s first Christmas tree lighting, alumni and current families gather around the tree to admire the bright lights.
Campus Glows Bright
The inaugural lighting of a Christmas tree brings joy and light this holiday season
By Kate Owens, Staff Writer • Dec 19, 2024

On the evening of December 1, alumni, families, students, and faculty gathered together in Alumni Plaza to kick off the holiday season with a new tradition,...

Hayes Rollauer, Griffin Heard, and Jack Simmons devote some time during activity period to write holiday greetings to the students of Berkeley Lake Elementary School .
World Languages Spread Joy Through Book Drive
Clubs work to promote literacy with the gift of reading
By Ella Weber, Staff Writer • Dec 18, 2024

If you were to walk into the language hallway during December, you would find students wrapping boxes and books, sorting books, and writing letters until...

Like all of our school's athletic teams, the flag football team can look forward to 4A competition during their inaugural season.
Reclassification to Domination
By Rylie Albert, Staff Writer • Dec 9, 2024

Wondering why Marist athletic teams are facing new competition this year? Due to the decision made in November 2023, the Georgia High School Association...

The city of Paris served as a stunning backdrop to the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.
The Most Memorable Moments from the Paris 2024 Olympics
By Caroline McDonald, Staff Writer • Dec 9, 2024

Late July of this summer, the torch was lit and the fans were ecstatic as the 2024 Paris Olympics began. As students across campus were asked about the...

Students and teachers grapple with the changes as more schools set stringent cell phone policies.
Off and Away: Yay or Nay?
Strict new rule met with mixed reviews
By Ryan Hewitt, Staff Writer • Dec 9, 2024

The start of the new school year brought about many changes. Among them are new students, teachers, and rules. One rule in particular was a large change...

Experiencing homecoming and visiting the Civil Rights Museum were only two of the many ways fellow Marist students from Barcelona immersed themselves in American culture.
From Barcelona to Atlanta: A Cultural Exchange
By Anna Herrero, Staff Writer • Dec 9, 2024

From September 27 to October 6, students from Maristes La Immaculada in Barcelona will visit Atlanta for an exchange student program. The program will...

The relationships formed between leaders and their younger peers can last a lifetime.
Summer 2024 Peer Leader Success
By Maggie Foster, Staff Writer • Dec 9, 2024

The Peer Leaders program is a school tradition that helps integrate new students into our community. Peer leaders help new students, from incoming seventh...

The girls cross country team gather to record their historic, state championship victory. (Contributed to The Blue & Gold)
Girls Cross Country Wins State 2024!
The bond these ladies share was too strong for the competition
By Natalie Thill, Staff Writer • Dec 4, 2024

This season, the girls cross country team proved again that they are the best, taking home their 25th state title in 33 years. On November 8, 2024,...

Seeking Sustainability
Seeking Sustainability
Our school receives recognition, but it's only the beginning
By Juliet Powell, Staff Writer • Nov 6, 2024

Marist achieved 1st rank in the United States in the National Green School Ranking 2024. Presented by Green Mentors, this recognition highlights our school's...

Changing Lives Through Service
Changing Lives Through Service
The Annual Catholic Heartwork Camp invites students to receive growth through serving others.
By Katie Nussbaum, Staff Writer • Nov 6, 2024

Change lives, including your own, in just one week. Spend a week volunteering this summer, knock out your community service, and truly make a difference...

Directed by Michel Gondry and released in  by Universal Studios in 2004, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is worth a second look. (Universal Studios)
The Unique Structure in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
By Luke Childs, Staff Writer • Dec 10, 2024

At its core, Director Michel Gondry’s Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind explores the emotional...

A huge draw during the Thanksgiving holidays, Wicked opened in theaters on November 22. (Universal Pictures Canada)
Wicked: A Cinematic Spell
By Olivia Sowers, Staff Writer • Dec 9, 2024

Recently, there has been a surge of new movies hitting the big screen, leaving many wondering which ones...

Radiohead appears at TD Garden Arena in Boston, Massachusetts. Photographer: Kenny Sun, Creative Commons 2.0
Radiohead’s OK Computer: 27 Years Later
By Ryan Hewitt, Staff Writer • Nov 15, 2024

In 1992, Radiohead released their debut single, "Creep, "off of their first album, Pablo Honey. The...

Joker: Folie à Deux
Joker: Folie à Deux
By Marshall Lisenby, Staff Writer • Nov 6, 2024

Joker: Folie à Deux is Todd Philips's most recent installment in the Joker series. The latest film follows...

Released in 1985, the Dire Straits album Brothers in Arms features a steel guitar on the cover, a testament to Mark Knopfler's mastery over the instrument.
Brothers In Arms: A Timeless Album
By Jude Norden, Staff Writer • Nov 2, 2024

The poetry and musical expertise of Dire Straits have proven to stand the test of time, and their hit...

In Inside Out 2 from Pixar Animation Studios is the latest installment in Riley Andersen's journey to adulthood.
Inside Out 2: Navigating Teenage Emotions
By Luke Childs, Staff Writer • Oct 25, 2024

Inside Out 2 recently released in theaters. The Disney-Pixar sequel follows Riley as she navigates the...

Directed by Robert Redford, Ordinary People tells the story of the Jarrett family following the death of the oldest son Buck.
Ordinary People
By Luke Childs, Staff Writer • Oct 15, 2024

If you’re interested in seeing a fast moving, energetic film, Ordinary People (1980) is not for you....