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Editor-in-Chief Molly Harwell shares the role that mentorship has played in her high school experience and the ways in which she hopes to pass it on to future generations.

Several CCHS and ODYSSEY Media Group alumni returned to the school on July 26 to speak to new ODYSSEY staffers about how the publication affected their lives.

A special election for the Western Judicial Circuit District Attorney will be held on Dec. 1 between former Georgia House District 117 Representative Deborah Gonzalez, D, and Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney James Chafin, an independent.

From March 6 through 8, members of the ODYSSEY Media Group, Journalism 1 and iliad Literary-Art magazine attended the annual Southern Interscholastic Press Association conference.

Although many Clarke Central High School students recognize Juuling as an activity that occurs among the student body, fewer are aware of the potential health consequences.

Counseling secretary Helina Jorge, who has held the position since January of the 2018-19 school year, shares how she feels about her transition to Clarke Central High School.

On April 9, members of the ODYSSEY Media Group attended the Georgia Scholastic Press Association Spring Workshop and Awards banquet at the University of Georgia’s Georgia Center.

Glads Rise Up! and Decision Day, two events meant to celebrate the senior class, will take place on April 22.

Members of the ODYSSEY Media Group joined student journalists from high schools across the Southeast in attending the annual Southern Interscholastic Press Association conference from March 1 through 3.

Clarke Central High School hosted its fourth Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Night of the year on Feb. 26 in the CCHS Media Center.

Junior Melody Morgan was accepted to the Georgia Music Educators Association All-State Band, which will take place from Feb. 28 to March 2 at the Classic Center in Athens.

With college application and scholarship deadlines quickly approaching, Senior Copy Editor Valeria Garcia-Pozo shares five ways seniors can make the process a little easier.

Managing Editor Elena Gilbertson Hall and Senior Copy Editor Valeria Garcia-Pozo share their experiences from their summer at the 2018 Governor’s Honors Program.

Land of the GHPhree: Senior Copy Editor Valeria Garcia-Pozo poses with the girls from her residence hall at the Governor’s Honors Program on July 4. Garcia-Pozo attended GHP, a four-week residential program hosted at Berry College, as a Communicative Arts major from June 17 to July 14.

On October 21, 41 students from the ODYSSEY Media Group attended the annual Georgia Scholastic Press Association fall conference.

On Oct. 27, Clarke Central High School basketball cheerleading squad members will host the Junior Gladiator Cheer Camp at CCHS, an opportunity for children ages 5 to 13.

As of the 2018-19 school year, Clarke Central High School Family Engagement Specialist Christian Barner is working to increase parent involvement in the CCHS community.

Select teachers in the English department have begun a new phone policy beginning the 2018-19 school year in which they take cell phones as students walk through the door.

Krystian Edwards, a 2010 Clarke Central High School alumna, is the head football cheerleading coach as of the 2018-19 school year.

On May 21, former Clarke Central High School physical education teacher and Billy J. Wade was recognized at the CCHS retirement luncheon commemorating his retirement following the 2017-18 school year, after 32 years serving as a CCHS teacher and 25 years serving as a CCHS varsity boys basketball coach.

Members of Clarke Central High School’s ODYSSEY Media Group (OMG) and Journalism 1 class attended the Georgia Scholastic Press Association (GSPA) spring awards banquet and workshop on April 17.

The first episode of “Silicon Valley” season five premiered on March 25. Although it reuses the familiar storylines the series is known for, the episode does not disappoint.

Students from ODYSSEY Media Groups Journalism 1 and Convergence classes traveled to Columbia, SC for the Southern Interscholastic Press Association conference from March 2-4.

On Feb. 22, a panel of six experts in the journalism field engaged in a moderated discussion about Southern journalism at the University of Georgia Chapel.

Clarke Central High School students attend a lecture by University of Georgia pioneer and journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault, who was one of the first Black students to attend UGA.

Following the Black History Month assembly held at Clarke Central High School on Feb. 15, students protested the alleged censorship of the program.

Viewpoints editor Valeria Garcia-Pozo believes the commercialization of and pressure associated with Valentine’s Day outweigh the holiday’s positives.

Business Manager Gabriel Mantione-Holmes believes Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate those one loves.

Viewpoints editor Valeria Garcia-Pozo and Business Manager Gabe Mantione-Holmes argue on the subject of Valentine’s Day.

The repeal of net neutrality on Dec. 14 poses scary possibilities for citizens of Athens.

The Colleges in Your Backyard Event took place on Jan. 14 at the University of Georgia.

After philanthropist Oprah Winfrey received an award at the Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 7, rumors of her presidency have presented an alarming possibility for the future of America.

Journalism I student Owen Donnelly gives insight on the phone addiction epidemic.

On Dec. 31, 2017, YouTuber Logan Paul uploaded a video that sparked a conversation about profiting from offensive content online.

Viewpoints Editor Valeria Garcia-Pozo reflects on the death of her mother and the effect it had on her.

District 117 State Representative Deborah Gonzalez met with Clarke Central High School’s Young Democrats Club.

On Oct. 22, the final performance for the fall session of Camp Amped took place at Nuçi’s Space, featuring several Clarke Central High School students.

State representative of House District 118 Spencer Frye came to a meeting of Clarke Central High School’s Young Democrats.

An Oconee County publication unfairly pats Oconee County schools on the back at the expense of the Clarke County School District.

Co-editor-in-chief Aneesa Conine-Nakano and Viewpoints writer Sam Mattern-Parkes have opposing opinions on whether graduating early is the best option for students.

Graduating early should be one of the options available to high school students. 2017 Clarke Central High School alumna Adrienne Lumpkin was prepared academically and mentally for college by her junior year. Despite the obstacles, she graduated early.

Though graduating early from high school works for some, many students would benefit from graduating on time and taking advantage of senior opportunities.

Viewpoints Editor Valeria Garcia-Pozo believes that teens should get their driver’s licenses early on.

On April 28, Clarke Central High School’s teacher and paraprofessional of the year were announced.

The Boybutante AIDS Foundation facilitated a week long series of events leading up to the 27th annual Boybutante Ball, a drag showcase to benefit individuals living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and autoimmune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

The lack of timely attendance to first-period classes during the 2016-17 school year may result in changes implemented during the 2017-18 school year.

Social work intern Peter Pin describes the ongoing toiletry drive facilitated through the counseling office to serve students who may not have access to them at home.

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

Eleventh and twelfth graders have the opportunity to act as interns in the counseling office through the application-only work-based learning for internship course.

In light of President Donald Trump’s recent actions, which have been considered to be discriminatory to Muslims by many, members of the Athens community reflect on the impact of Islamophobia.

Although there were largely positive responses to the “A Day Without Immigrants” boycott, the hateful responses to the protest were extremely disconcerting.

Clarke Central High School students are presented with the opportunity to take college classes at a variety of institutions. However, with the program come challenges beyond those of a regular classroom environment.

Upward Bound, a federally funded program that serves low-income and first-generation high school students, provides Clarke Central High School students with opportunities and resources.

Junior Davey Lapack hopes to implement her passions for reading, drawing and writing into her future plans after moving to Athens in July.

A film with a sci-fi premise takes an intimate twist when it focuses on the experiences of two people who find each other in the middle of a malfunction on their spaceship.

Freshman Zoey Conley-Mullis has a passion for art, which has developed over the years and become an outlet for her to express her emotions.

Although “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is a prequel to the Harry Potter franchise, the film is charming all on its own, providing dazzling visuals and excellent performances from its stars.

Junior Joseph Clarke was accepted to participate in the High School Honors Performance Series, which allots him the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

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

Sophomore News Editor Valeria Garcia-Pozo reflects on her love for theater and the reason she got involved.

The Clarke Central Players are preparing for their performance of “Epic Proportions” that will take place in early November.

Curriculum Assistance Program for Students (CAPS) department teacher Lee Ann Robins was hired for the 2016-17 school year and is a new teacher at Clarke Central High School.

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

Members of National Honor Society will pursue community service and elect new leaders during the second semester of the school year.

Freshman Valeria Garcia-Pozo recounts her experience with a back brace after being diagnosed with scoliosis and the challenges that came with it.

Social studies department teacher Michael Ackerman shares the impact his addition to the Student Government Association (SGA) has made, as well as SGA members’ plans after the Homecoming festivities.

The Student Government Association begins a new year working hard to continue their traditions from the past and planning new events.