The ODYSSEY Media Group poses for a picture at the University of Georgia’s Center for Continuing Education at the conclusion of the 2022 Georgia Scholastic Press Association Workshop and Awards Banquet on April 11. While on site, students from across the state attended three rounds of sessions, engaged in a keynote speech and took part in an awards ceremony. “I enjoyed the workshop. It was an educational experience that will send our seniors off into the real world with valuable resources and for our younger kids, we’ll be able to implement new strategies with fidelity in our upcoming work,” junior Lucas Donnelly, a Journalism I Facilitator and OMG photographer, said. Photo by Kevin McCage
CCHS journalists attended the Georgia Scholastic Press Association’s Spring Workshop and Awards Banquet for the first time since 2019.
Nearly 40 members of the ODYSSEY Media Group, Journalism I class and Iliad Literary-Art Magazine attended the Georgia Scholastic Press Association’s Spring Workshop and Banquet at the University of Georgia’s Center for Continuing Education yesterday.
The event was held face-to-face for the first time since spring 2019 and for ODYSSEY Newsmagazine Editor-In-Chief Audrey Enghauser, a senior, the event felt like a homecoming.
“I hadn’t been to a GSPA banquet since my freshman year, which was just an overwhelming experience, and I got to see my name recognized for one of the first times,” Enghauser said. “Now, I feel like I’m seeing beyond the awards and my biggest takeaway from the event is how much closer we’ve grown as a staff. I think that’s much more important.”
Georgia Scholastic Press Association ambassador and ODYSSEY Media Group Managing Editor and Journalism I facilitator Chloe Sears, a senior, poses with a plaque she received for being an ambassador. During the GSPA 2022 Spring conference, Sears posted moments from the conference on the GSPA Instagram page, and co-presented a session on redefining objectivity. “It felt great to share my presentation with my actual family as well because they got to see what I do in ODYSSEY and for GSPA in real time, even though they weren’t at the conference,” Sears said. Photo by Aza Khan
Senior Chloe Sears served as a GSPA Ambassador throughout the school year and took over the GSPA Instagram account during the event, as well as co-presented a session on journalistic objectivity with sophomore Audrey St. Onge, which adviser David Ragsdale facilitated.
“It was an incredible experience,” Sears said. “I’ve never presented at a conference before this, so it felt really good to get this experience and end my ambassadorship for GSPA on a high note at the same time.”
Junior Kalli Samaltanos-Wargo and sophomore Molly Harwell co-presented a session on productive podcasts with Ragsdale facilitating. Junior Lucas Donnelly and sophomore Maya Clement co-presented a session on team building and team bridging with Ragsdale facilitating.
“Overall, I think we did well. I’m proud of us for our ability to answer any and all questions thrown our way,” Clement said. “I think we kept high energy throughout our presentation, which, in turn, made for a comfortable and interactive audience.”
Editor-in-Chief Audrey Enghauser, a senior, holds the Georgia Scholastic Press Association Georgia Champion Journalist, Runner Up award with GSPA director Stephanie Moreno (left) and Dr. Janice Hume (right). Enghauser received the award based on the work she has done throughout her journalistic career in a variety of categories. “Your ability to craft a well-written story with grit and journalistic integrity truly stands out above many of the other candidates,” as stated by Enghauser’s portfolio feedback. “When I review the other credentials beyond writing, it’s quite clear that you’ve put together portfolio that rivals the academic success you’ve enjoyed at your school.” Photo by Aza Khan
Following the keynote speech by award-winning digital content creator Keysha Lee, which focused on purpose-driven journalism, the annual awards ceremony took place. OMG students received numerous awards including taking home All Georgia (Best in State) ratings for the ODYSSEY Newsmagazine, ODYSSEY Media Group website and the iliad literary-art magazine.
The newsmagazine previously won All Georgia in 2008-2009, 2011-2016 and 2018-2021. The iliad has been an All Georgia publication in 2011 and 2014-2021, and the website has been an All Georgia publication in 2012-2016, 2018-2020 and 2022.
“It felt really good to win All-Georgia Newsmagazine, because I’ve worked really hard this year to motivate our staff to write quality stories, and edit effectively, so being recognized for that work is awesome,” Enghauser said. “It’s great to enjoy that win with the staff and celebrate.”
Clarke Central High School students were recognized for the following:
Staff:
The 2021-2022 ODYSSEY Newsmagazine received the rating of Superior and received the All-Georgia Newsmagazine (Best in State) award in recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2021-22 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.
The 2021-2022 ODYSSEY Media Group received the rating of Superior and received the All-Georgia Website (Best in State) award in recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2021-22 from Georgia Scholastic Press Association.
The 2021 iliad Literary-Art Magazine received the rating of Superior for General Excellence and received the All-Georgia Literary Magazine (Best in State) award.
Individual Awards:
All-Georgia Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Podcast, “This I Believe: Antonio Starks”: Antonio Starks
All-Georgia Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Column Writing, “Letter from the Editor”: Audrey Enghauser
All-Georgia Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: House Editorials, “Our Take”: Staff
All-Georgia Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Critical Review, “Easy on Me”: Isabella Westrich
All-Georgia Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Photo Essay, “Athens Day of Jubilee”: Luna Reichert, Audrey Enghauser, Nico Willman and Jaydon Dennis
All-Georgia Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Double-truck Layout/Design, “Carrying the Community”: Naomi Hendershot
All-Georgia Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Advertising Design, “Promotional Posters”: Eva Orbock
All-Georgia Literary Magazine: Photograph, “Sea Nettles”: Amanda Ochieng
All-Georgia Literary Magazine: Cover Design, “Okeanos”: Lillian Sams
All-Georgia Literary Magazine: Spread Design, “Black-Eyed Susans”: Lucy Hines and Natalie Ripps
All-Georgia Social Media Storytelling, “In A Cowboy Hat”: Amanda Ochieng
Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: In-depth News Story, “Neutral Necessities”: Sofia Balsamo
Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Feature Profile, “Freedom in Creation”: Natalie Schliekelman
Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Column Writing, “Boiling Point”: Chloe Sears
Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Column Writing, “Letter from the Editor”: Naomi Hendershot
Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Opposing Viewpoints, “Head to head: Valentine’s Day”: Lilli Sams and Owen Donnelly
Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Commentary, “The Ramirez Resolution”: Isaac Ramirez
Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Critical Review, “Look on the BRIGHTSIDE”: Wyatt Meyer
Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Sports News Story, “Pre-Season Madness”: Lucas Donnelly
Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Sports Column, “Prioritizing New Players”: Isabella Baker-Johnson
Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Sports Column, “Reclaiming Power”: Gretchen Hinger
Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Sports Photograph, “Holding On”: Lucas Donnelly
Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Feature/Entertainment Photograph, “At Home in the Theater”: Aza Khan
Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Feature/Entertainment Photograph, “Breaking News: Return to virtual learning”: Audrey Enghauser
Superior Literary Magazine: Spread Design, “Hypnosis”: Lucy Hines and Natalie Ripps
Superior Literary Magazine: Artwork, “Static”: Jerian Brown
Superior Literary Magazine: Poem, “What Do You Go By?”: Salai Diekumpuna
Superior Literary Magazine: Short Story, “The Library”: Natalie Schliekelman
Superior Social Media Storytelling: “What Do You Go By?”: Salai Diekumpuna
Superior Emerging Media: Sola Ishibashi
Riley Ramsey, First Amendment Contest: Third Place in recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2021-22 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.
Kaija Gilbertson-Hall, Georgia Champion Junior Journalist, Runner-up in recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2021-22 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.
Audrey Enghauser, Georgia Champion Journalist, Runner-up in recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2021-22 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.
