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EDUCATION ‘Last Dance’ marks end of an era for Chamblee High building BY MOLLIE SIMON Chamblee Charter High School stu dents, parents and alumni threw their old school building a goodbye party be fore its scheduled demolition over the coming winter break. On Dec. 13, the Chamblee Par ent Teacher Student Association held a “Last Dance” in the high school gym. “We did this so that people would have a really good last memory of the building and the people who have gone here,” said former Chamblee Governance Council Chair Belinda Wedgwood. The idea for the event came together in October, and the organizers reached out through Facebook to encourage alumni in the area to attend. The goal for the evening was to raise around $5,000 for school equipment and supplies. “Many of the active parents in the school were concerned about increased needs during the move into the new building, so we wanted to think of a cre ative way to support the teachers and students,” said Chamblee PTSA presi dent Lisa Thule. The high school building, construct ed in 1963 with additions in 1964, 1967, 1971, 1975 and 1997, has been used for a large part of the school’s his tory. Chamblee High marks its centen nial in 2017. Students will move in January into a new academic building. New athletic fields and performing arts facilities are scheduled to open at the beginning of the 2014-2015 school year. The Dec. 13 party featured a jazz cafe, the dance, and the opportunity to add hand-drawn graffiti to a cafete ria wall. Local businesses contributed to the event. “A high school should really be a cen tral draw to the community, and I hope that people will want to be involved in what happens at the new school,” said Wedgwood. The dance brought some multi-gen eration Chamblee High families to the school. Sophomore Coen Williams, who played tenor sax and trombone with the jazz band, shared the occasion with his dad, a 1986 graduate. “I still look back on high school fondly, and I have remembered so much just since walking back in the doors [for the dance],” said Erin McNicholas of the class of 2004. Mollie Simon is a senior at Chamblee Charter High School and a student intern with Reporter Newspapers. MOLLIE SIMON Above, students, parents and teachers threw the old Chamblee Charter High School building, scheduled to be demolished over winter break, a party on Dec. 13. Left, senior Jessica Cruz adds her comments to the “Graffiti Wall” in the school’s cafeteria during the event. The party was a chance for everyone to say goodbye to the facility, and to also raise money for school supplies and equipment. The old-fashioned way: % Here’s what some of our clients have to say! This is a very friendly, helpful, and professional office. It is easy to schedule an appointment. I like being able to confirm my appointment via text message. And, I love Dr. Bhatia! He is professional but also very personable. - Jessica F., Atlanta The staff was very friendly and explained every thing that I need to have done and showed me prices up front. Once my cleaning was done, the dentist saw me immediately after. He was very calming and listened to my concerns and actually made me feel better. -Lindsey E., Atlanta Raising The Standard of Care U 1/if rp m Our team has grown... thanks to you! Our team is waiting to serve you! L to R First Row: Carol, Gloria, Bonnie, Susana and Mikel Back Row: Dr. Vik, Frances, Lori, MacKinsey, Bailee, Melissa, Ivy and Dr. Chen / \ Our Oral Surgeons Board Certified & Experienced Dr. Patrick Walker Dr. Sandeep Kothak DMD DMD, MD V ) Our Services Include: • Metal-Free Fillings • Same-Day 3D Crowns • Root Canals • Non-Invasive TMJ Therapy • Invis align • Botox • Juvederm • Dental Implants • Wisdom Teeth Extraction 1407 Dresden Drive, Atlanta, GA • 404-816-9336 • www.BrookhavenDentalAssociates.com DUN www.ReporterNewspapers.netl DEX3.27,2013 — JAN. 9, 2014 | 19
