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The Blue & Gold

Ella Weber

Ella Weber, Opinion Editor

Ella Weber joined The Blue and Gold her freshman year because she likes to write about her interests. She channels her academic interests into several clubs, including the Spanish Club, Marist Law Society, and Girls in STEM. Ella runs cross country and enjoys playing her guitar and piano to the songs of her favorite singer, Taylor Swift. In her free time, Ella likes reading a variety of books and napping.

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The competition squad calm their nerves before the upcoming qualifying round of the GHSA Game Day State Championship. (Elizabeth Dete)

Let’s Go Big Blue!

By Ella Weber, Opinion Editor
Feb 16, 2026

On December 3, the peppiest sport on campus got to showcase their routines at GHSA Game Day Cheerleading Championship in Columbus, Georgia. The competition consisted of two rounds: a qualifying round and...

Co-Presidents Cece Watson and Ryan Akin address the student body during one of the many assemblies. (Photographer: Brian Collier)

“We Are Marist”

By Ella Weber, Opinion Editor
Dec 23, 2025

From their first speech during Term 1 Schola Brevis, student council co-presidents Cece Watson and Ryan Akin made their message clear: “We are Marist.”  Throughout the first half of their presidency,...

Members can learn from a variety of guest speakers, such as Mamta Madhusudan in Generative AI.

Girls in STEM Starts Strong

By Ella Weber, Opinion Editor
Sep 23, 2025

When one thinks of a popular club at our school, one would likely think of older, well-established clubs such as world language clubs or Fellowship of Christian Athletes. However, a newer, student-driven...

Students had to work harder to adapt to the new schedule.

Early Summer or Longer Breaks Between Terms?

By Ella Weber, Staff Writer
May 13, 2025

Picture this: The sun is shining in late May, the air is humid, and most schools are already on summer break. Marist students want to enjoy the summer too, but our exams don’t end until the first days...

Dr. Priestley helps a student during one of the several classes she teaches in the Business, Computer Science, and Engineering Department.

A Career of Innovation and Education

By Ella Weber, Staff Writer
Feb 10, 2025

Dr. Jennifer Priestley has been a part of the Marist community since 1980. After graduating with the class of 1984, she followed her passion for data science all around the world. This past year, however,...

Students attending Maristes La Immaculada, another Marist school located in Spain, participate in a team building exercise. (Photo Contributed)

Maristes La Immaculada: Our Spanish Counterpart

By Ella Weber, Staff Writer
Feb 6, 2025

Settled in the heart of a bustling city, this school run by the Society of Mary teaches their students about academics, service, the arts, and the values of Mary. However, I am not referring to our Marist...

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

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 5 pm or later each day. You may even mistake C315...

Members of the Gardening class harvest the last few carrots from the fall planting. Soon, the spring planting will take place and the cycle will begin anew.

Spring Has Finally Sprung!

By Ella Weber, Staff Writer
May 15, 2024

Spring has finally sprung this year, and with it, gardeners all across the Northern Hemisphere are starting to plant fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, and more in their gardens. Our very own garden...

Why the Ending of La La Land Isn't Sad

Why the Ending of La La Land Isn’t Sad

By Ella Weber, Staff Writer
Mar 18, 2024

If you know me, you may know that I am a huge fan of the 2016 movie musical La La Land, directed by Damien Chazelle. There are many aspects about the film that make it exceptional, such as the gorgeous...

Members of the Spanish Club gather below the banner that welcomes everyone to the celebration.

Spanish Club Celebrates the Wider World

By Ella Weber, Staff Writer
Dec 7, 2023

Some may look forward to Spanish Club for the delicious snacks that come along with the meetings, but this group has more than tacos and churros to offer. From their meaningful book drive in December...

The Likeness of Irish and Southern Culture

By Ella Weber, Staff Writer
Nov 2, 2022

Coincidences happen all the time. In an interview with Mrs. Clements, a new teacher in the Theology Department, she described her arrival to our school as “very coincidental.” Coming to Atlanta...

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