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Clarke Central High School students Molly Harwell and Wyatt Meyer were named top of their classes in the state of Georgia as scholatic journalists.

Sports Editor Cadence Schapker recaps the varsity softball, varsity volleyball, varsity girls cross country, varsity boys cross country and One-Act Play after their competition seasons have concluded.

The varsity and junior varsity cross country teams will host the Gladiator Invitational on Sept. 9.

Sports Staffer Kendarius Butts talks with CCHS assistant varsity football coach Damien Gary about his playing days at CCHS and UGA and the lessons he’s learned from those experiences.

Student ambassadors from the ODYSSEY Media Group, Journalism I class and iliad literary-art magazine returned to the Southern Interscholastic Press Association convention in Columbia, S.C. after a two-year hiatus.

Georgia lawmakers are considering a new process for banning books in schools that would place book challenge decision making solely on principals and superintendents.

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.

Staff of the ODYSSEY Media Group and iliad Literary Arts Magazine gathered at the Athens Cotton Press-The Trade Room for the 2016-17 banquet.

Managing Editor Sophie Fernandes has learned to see life through a lens after finding a passion for photojournalism.

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

University of Miami fullback Marquez Williams, a 2011-12 Clarke Central High School graduate, has traveled a path that has led him to his dreams.

Print Managing Editor Sophie Fernandes has struggled for years with the Scholastic Aptitude Test.

A three-day gender seminar at a sustainable farm community in Karnataka, India teaches emerging farmers more progressive views on gender. Participants left with an enlightened perspective to bring home to their communities.

Athens’ own David C. Barrow Elementary and Chase Street Elementary Schools were recognized by the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement. Barrow received silver status and Chase Street received bronze status on the state’s list.

Over a week out from President-Elect Donald J. Trump’s inauguration, Print Managing Editor Sophie Fernandes reflects on the election’s blatant racism against immigrants, which she is no stranger to.

On Nov. 17-20 the National Council of Teachers of English convention will be hosted in Atlanta. Clarke Central High School’s English department teachers plan on attending.

Clarke Central English department teacher, Christian Barner was nominated for the Frusanna S. Booth Chair for Teachers of English and Language Arts last fall because of his strong efforts within the Student Engagement Committee.

On April 1 at 7:45 a.m., Clarke Central High School’s Media Specialists and English department teachers will be hosting a breakfast social for the CCHS staff. Going forward, each department will organize a breakfast for the school’s faculty on the first Friday of every month.

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

David Bowie’s new album, “Blackstar,” was released on his birthday, Jan. 8, days before his death.

The orchestra room has moved again now from the trailer into a newly renovated room where “Small Mell” was previously located.

Clarke Central High School’s English teachers from all grades will be participating in a training seminar on Jan. 11 and 12 to learn how to plan lessons more efficiently. English department co-chair, Ian Altman speaks to the goals for the training.

Members of the ODYSSEY staff attended the National Scholastic Press Association Fall Conference in Orlando, Florida on Nov. 12-15.

The print variety staff began their journey across the Classic City in search for the best Athens has to offer with stops at four Latin American restaurants.

On Oct. 20, the finalized list of Governor’s Honor Program school finalists was named. As these students prepare for the state application round, graphics and design teacher Dea Pool reflects on her experience attending Georgia’s Governor’s Honors Program and how it impacted her life forever.

Junior Sophie Fernandes speaks about her idea to begin a Women Studies club at Clarke Central and why she feels it is important.

ODYSSEY Online complied a package of several galleries on the 2015 homecoming pep rally, homecoming court, homecoming game and homecoming dance by Sophie Fernandes, Ella Sams and Julie Alpaugh.

Before the homecoming game on September 25, the Clarke Central High School homecoming court was presented and the homecoming queen was crowned.

Clarke Central High School held the homecoming pep rally on Sept. 25 that featured several performances and games to express school spirit.

During the homecoming game on September 25, Clarke Central High School faced Apalachee High school and crowned the 2015 homecoming queen.

Junior Mia Wilhite’s experience with homelessness has led her to make the most of every situation through unstable times.

As part of Clarke Central’s JROTC ceremony, Senior Fajr DeLane delivered a speech about America’s Resilience. With her permission, the speech is printed here.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team is in preparation for their first region game.

AthFest, a music and art festival in Downtown Athens, took place on June 24-28.

Clarke Central High School started its 2015-16 academic school year on Aug. 11.

Freshman Delia Adamson explores how the Student Government Association has changed initiative over the past years.

On April 16, the International Club hosted the 2015 International Day assembly to celebrate diversity at Clarke Central High School. Several CCHS students presented performances from different cultures. Seniors Marina Byrne and Edward Byrne performed “La vie en rose” by Edith Piaf and Senior Pepe Mondragon and Junior Belangelis Colmenares danced a classic Dominican dance called the bachata. The assembly ended with a fashion show highlighting traditional dress from all over the world.

The weather yet again takes a toll on Clarke Central’s tennis team; if the regional tournament can not happen this week than the team will not qualify for state.

Etienne De Rocher and Jacob Morris, Kenosha Kid, Cicada Rhythm and Nana Grizol perform in Athens, GA at the Slingshot Festival.

Local musician Kishi Bashi performed at David C. Barrow Elementary School on Thurs., March 26, as the school’s Cool Composer of the Month.

Clarke Central High School’s tennis teams will play four matches over the coming week due to matches that have been cancelled because of inclement weather.

Students learn about technology from the past on Retro Tech Day, Mon. March 2.…

COLUMBIA, S.C. – 41 members of Clarke Central High School’s ODYSSEY Newsmagazine, ODYSSEY Online, ODTV and Iliad Literary-Art Magazine participated in the University of South Carolina’s Southern Interscholastic Press Association’s convention in Columbia, S.C.

During Teen Tech Week 2015, Clarke Central High School Students will be able to discover new kinds of technology through the work of their peers.

American rapper Waka Flocka Flame stunned concertgoers during his Feb. 25 show at the Georgia Theatre in downtown Athens.

Thirty-one Georgia high schools competed in the Clarke-Oconee Invitational at the University of Georgia’s Ramsey Student Center Natatorium on Jan. 17.

Photos from lunch on Jan. 6.

The new Clarke Central High School media center will begin its reconstruction on Dec. 11. The new library will accommodate many beneficial resources and characteristics.

Clarke Central High School foreign language department teacher William Hunter is the newest Latin teacher.

Most babies go to sleep to lullabies like “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” and “Rock-A- Bye Baby.”

On Feb. 11, the seven-season-long era of head football coach Leroy Ryals ended. It was announced officially on Tuesday that he would be leaving Clarke Central High School for Thomasville High School in Thomasville, Ga.