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Over 1,300 students, faculty and staff at Clarke Central High School were able to watch the solar eclipse from Billy Henderson Stadium on Aug. 21. Here is a photo essay documenting reactions to the event compiled by Director of Audience Engagement Olivia Ripps.

Managing Editor Suncana Pavlic and the ODYSSEY Online staff compiled a comprehensive package, including columns by Print Sports Editor Hannah Gale and Cedar Shoals BluePrints Magazine sports editor Matteo Castile, a video by ODTV Director Karla Dougan, a Q&A with head football coach David Perno by Online Sports Editor Olivia Ripps and a game preview by Noeli Loya.

Sophomore Natalie Ripps describes her experience adjusting after her older sister left for college.

In the spring of 2015, Saphir Grici started the Holy Crepe food truck in hopes of providing Athens with a unique food option and changing the culture of food trucks in the community. Since opening, the business has undergone tremendous changes.

Senior Karla Dougan recounts her emotions and experiences following a severe car accident on Dec. 31, 2016.

For first-time attendees and conference veterans, the Georgia Scholastic Press Association fall conference offered something for all.

Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled to take place at Clarke Central High School from Oct. 11-13.

On Sept. 12, JibJab Media Inc. released their updated version of “JibJab Camera”, allowing readers more opportunities to personalize their pictures.

With the 2017 golf season coming to a close, the Clarke Central High School golf team reflects on both the positives and negatives in only having four participants.

“Lake Coloring”, a virtual coloring book, is a unique game for users to express themselves, show off their artistic abilities and reduce their stress levels, but it is only good while it lasts.

The Clarke Central High School golf team will participate in the Ed Hoard Memorial Golf Tournament on March 27.

Members of the ODYSSEY Media Group traveled to Columbia, S.C. for the 2017 Southern Interscholastic Press Association conference from March 2-5.

On Feb. 1, Clarke Central High School varsity football players Zay Brown, Rico Arnold and Bryson Kearney signed to play collegiate football.

On Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m., Clarke Central High School will host the Fellowship of Christian Athletes All-Star Football Game.

By OLIVIA RIPPS – Sports Editor With the new head varsity head coach David…

Editors for the ODYSSEY Media Group attended the National Scholastic Press Association Fall Conference in Indianapolis, IN on Nov. 10-13.

Nedza’s Waffles, a pop up waffle stand, was started by University of Georgia student Joe Nedza, and provides Athens community members with affordable, gourmet waffles.

Varsity linebacker Byron “Memphis” Spraggins, a senior, has been playing football since he was young and his love for the game is strongly influenced by his father.

After their 44-21 defeat over Flowery Branch High School on Oct. 21, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team earned their spot in the playoffs and have began working towards a victory .

Members of the Clarke Central High School varsity football team have noticed an overall improvement in the team since the start of the 2016 season.

Clarke Central High School defeated Cedar Shoals High School 38-12 on Sept. 23 in the 50th annual Classic City Championship.

Head varsity football coach David Perno discusses his first year as the Clarke Central High School football coach and his work so far with the team.

At the start of high school, sophomore Deunte Oliphant and a number of his friends started a group called “$adboyz” in hopes of becoming known and spreading their idea that “If you ain’t cryin’, you lyin.’”

Members of Clarke Central High School’s iliad, ODYSSEY Newsmagazine, and ODYSSEY Online attended the Southern Interscholastic Press Association convention for the tenth year.

On Oct. 31, the Clarke Central High School cross country team will head to the regional level races.

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the Clarke Central High School Cross Country team will run the annual Cedar vs. Central cross country race.

On Sept. 15, social media app Snapchat updated, giving users opportunities to personalize their “snaps,” and rewarding them with “trophies.”

Sophomore Christopher Dellaria returned to the Clarke Central High School Cross Country team, and looks ahead in the season and at where he stands now.

Newly named head track coach and Clarke Central High School alumnus Christian Norton has always had a love for track, even at a young age.

Dr. Ashlee Wegmann was named the Special Education team leader on Sept. 17.

ODYSSEY Media Group editors attended the 2024 National High School Journalism Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from Nov. 7 to Nov. 10.

The ODYSSEY Media Group placed fifth in the National Scholastic Press Association spring Clips & Clicks contest, among other program recognitions.

The ODYSSEY Media Group community celebrated its seniors and achievements at the 2023-24 ODYSSEY Media Group Awards Banquet at 1055 Barber St. on May 19.

ODYSSEY Media Group students attended the Georgia Scholastic Press Association Spring Workshop and Awards Ceremony at the University of Georgia’s Georgia Center for Continuing Education.

ODYSSEY Media Group students participated in the 2024 Southern Interscholastic Press Association conference in Columbia, South Carolina from March 1-3.

On May 21, ODYSSEY Media Group staff, family and friends came together at Trump’s Catering to celebrate a year’s worth of student achievement.

The Athens-Clarke County community gives students the opportunity to learn and grow through their fashion choices, which contributes to a diverse culture at CCHS.

Viewpoints Editor Janie Ripps writes a letter to fall expressing the love she has for the season.

Journalism I Student Natalie Ripps shares how being in an interfaith family has affected her life.