Awards

2024-2025

Southern Interscholastic Press Association
The 2024 iliad was as recognized as All-Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association. This is SIPA’s highest evaluation rating. These publications effectively integrate writing, design and photography/art to give readers an excellent record of the school.

Georgia Scholastic Press Association
The 2024 iliad Literary-Art Magazine received the rating of Superior for General Excellence. This is GSPA’s highest rating. These publications effectively maintain a high quality of content, editing and proofreading, organizational structure, typography, photography, illustrations and design.

Quill and Scroll Honor Society
The ODYSSEY Newsmagazine/ODYSSEY Media Group (website) received Superior Evaluations for General Practices, Coverage, Visuals, and Digital Media from the Quill and Scroll Honor Society, thus earning a George H. Gallup Award – top recognition- for Comprehensive News Multimedia on Sept. 10, 2024. ODYSSEY publications have received multiple Gallup Awards from the Quill and Scroll Honor Society since 2008.

National Scholastic Press Association
The 2023-2024 ODYSSEY Newsmagazine received an All-American evaluation by the National Scholastic Press Association. The publication received Marks of Distinction for Coverage and Content, Coverage and Content, Visuals, and Text. All-American publications must achieve 400-500 points with four-five Marks of Distinction. The ODYSSEY rated 447 points as a total score.

Best of Show at NSPA

Newsmagazine (more than 1,800 students), First Place: ODYSSEY Media Group

Editorial Leadership: All Media, First Place: Wyatt Meyer

Reporting: News Story, Second Place: Wyatt Meyer

Website (more than 1,800 students), Third Place: ODYSSEY Media Group

Literary Arts Magazine, Fourth Place: iliad Literary-Arts Magazine

Reporting: Feature Story, Fifth Place: Emlyn McKinney, Wyatt Meyer

NSPA Story of the Year winners were announced at the NSPA Fall Convention in Philadelphia, Pa. on Nov. 9, 2024. The following students were recognized for their work during the 2023-24 school year.

ODYSSEY Media Group

2024 Story of the Year, Sports Story, First Place: Wyatt Meyer

2024 Digital Story of the Year, Podcast, First Place: Emlyn McKinney

2024 Digital Story of the Year, Blog, Second Place: Isabella Westrich

2024 Photo of the Year, News Photo, Honorable Mention: Aza Khan

2024 Digital Story of the Year, Multimedia Sports Story, Honorable Mention: Cadence Schapker, Anna Shaikun, Wyatt Meyer, Cooper Jones, Evan Cornish

iliad Literary-Art Magazine

2024 Design Story of the Year​: Literary/Speciality Magazine Page/Spread, Honorable Mention: Olivia Hendershot

​2024 Design of the Year: Literary/Specialty Magazine Cover, Honorable Mention: Olivia Hendershot

2024 Best Use of Social Media, Social Media Promotion, Second Place: Victoria Garland​, Olivia Hendershot
NSPA Story of the Year Finalists were announced on September 27, 2024. The following students were recognized as finalists for their work during the 2023-2024 school year.

Design of the Year: Literary Magazine Cover
Olivia Hendershot
iliad, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia
Prometheus

Design of the Year: Literary Magazine Spread
Olivia Hendershot
iliad, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia
Dagger

Digital Story of the Year: Multimedia Sports Story
Cadence Schapker, Wyatt Meyer, Anna Shaikun, Cooper Jones, Evan Cornish
ODYSSEY, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia
57th Classic City Championship Package

Digital Story of the Year: Podcast
Emlyn McKinney
ODYSSEY, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia
Letter to my Younger Self

Digital Story of the Year: Blog
Isabella Westrich
ODYSSEY, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia
Rose-colored glasses

Photo of the Year: News Photo
Aza Khan
ODYSSEY, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia
Graduate

Story of the Year: Sports Story
Wyatt Meyer
ODYSSEY, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia
The impossible dream

Best Use of Social Media: Social Media Promotion
Olivia Hendershot, Victoria Garland
iliad, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia

ODYSSEY Media Group Spring 2024 Clips & Clicks Awards
Design, Newsmagazine Front Page, Fourth Place, National Scholastic Press Association, Molly Harwell, Issue 3

Design, Newsmagazine Page/Spread, Third Place, National Scholastic Press Association, Maya Clement, “Helping Hand”

Photojournalism, News Photo, Fifth Place, National Scholastic Press Association, Aza Khan, “Helping Hand”

Writing, News Story, Fifth Place, National Scholastic Press Association, Isabella Westrich, “Cooking up a storm”

Writing, Opinion, Fourth Place, National Scholastic Press Association, Amya Hopkins, “Absent period products”

Writing, Opinion, Honorable Mention, National Scholastic Press Association, Wyatt Meyer, “Tell me Wy (Issue 2)”

iliad Literary-Art Magazine Spring 2024 Clips & Clicks Awards
Design, Magazine Cover, Second Place, National Scholastic Press Association, Olivia Hendershot, Prometheus

Design, Magazine Page/Spread, First Place, National Scholastic Press Association, Olivia Hendershot, “Romantic Demise”

Design, Magazine Page/Spread, Fourth Place, National Scholastic Press Association, Olivia Hendershot, “Remembrance of Autumn”

2023-2024

Youth Journalism International
Students from 14 countries were commended for their work through Youth Journalism International’s 2024 Excellence in Journalism contest. Among those receiving awards was Clarke Central High School senior Isabella Westrich. Westrich, who has served on the ODYSSEY Media Group all four years of high school and currently serves as its News Editor, won top honors as Student Journalist of the Year.

Southern Interscholastic Press Association

2024 Scroggins Award: Best of South
iliad Literary-Art Magazine

Best of Show at SIPA

Literary Magazine:
1st – iliad Literary-Art Magazine

Online Media:
1st place – ODYSSEY Media Group
3rd Place – iliad literary-art magazine website

Newsprint:
Newsprint, 2nd – ODYSSEY Newsmagazine

The 2023 iliad was as recognized as All-Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association. This is SIPA’s highest evaluation rating. These publications effectively integrate writing, design and photography/art to give readers an excellent record of the school.

The 2023-24 ODYSSEY Newsmagazine was as recognized as All-Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association. This is SIPA’s highest evaluation rating. These publications effectively integrate writing, design and photography/art to give readers an excellent record of the school.

The 2023-24 ODYSSEY Media Group was as recognized as All-Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association. This is SIPA’s highest evaluation rating. These publications effectively integrate writing, design and photography/art to give readers an excellent record of the school.

2024 Convention on-site competition winners

Review Writing
1st place – Violet Cantarella

Online Media Team On-site Production competition
Best visual/interactive element – Wyatt Meyer, Luke Shannon, Carolyn Griffeth and Cooper Jones

Newsprint Team On-site Production competition
Best story – Molly Harwell, Peter Atchley, Amya Hopkins and Jovi Grantham
Best design – Maya Clement, Janie Ripps, Adah Hamman and Isabella Gresham

Literary-Art Magazine Team On-site Production competition
Best overall – Victoria Garland, Margo McDaniel, Sam Harwell and Lea D’Angelo
Best written element – Olivia Hendershot, Cara Niles Flath, Flanery Ragan and Jazlyn Gonzalez-Alvarez

Special Recognition:
Leslie Dennis Heart for Diversity Award: David A. Ragsdale, CJE

Individual Awards
Audio/video, Podcast – First Place: Maya Clement

Audio/video, Podcast – Second Place: Maya Shrivastav

Audio/video, Podcast – Third Place: Jesse Dantzler

Audio/video, Short Film – First Place: Mykolas Kumpis

Literary Magazine, Drama – First Place: Isabelle Duncan

Literary Magazine, Drama – Third Place: Niko Willman

Literary Magazine, Personal Essay- Third Place: Mykolas Kumpis

Literary Magazine, Poetry – Third Place: Antonio Starks

Literary Magazine, Prose Fiction – Third Place: Kenedi Hooks

Literary Magazine, Prose Fiction – Third Place: Ayanna Lonon

Literary Magazine, Song lyrics/music composition – Third Place: Jesse Dantzler

Newsmagazine, Entertainment/feature column – First Place: Janie Ripps

Newsmagazine, News – Honorable Mention: Mykolas Kumpis and Cadence Schapker

Newsmagazine, Review – Honorable Mention: Antonio Starks

Newsmagazine, Review – Honorable Mention: Nico Willman

Online, Blog – Third Place: Maya Clement

Online, Column – Third Place: Riley Ramsey

Online, Personality feature – Second Place: Wyatt Meyer

Online, Personality feature – Third Place: Janie Ripps

Online, Review – Second Place: Antonio Starks

Online, Review – Third Place: Maya Shrivastav

Online, Sports feature – Honorable Mention: Cadence Schapker

Online, Sports news – First Place: Nico Willman, Molly Harwell, Aza Khan and Isabella Westrich

Online, Sports news – Second Place: Nico Willman, Molly Harwell, Aza Khan and Isabella Westrich

Photo Cutlines, Feature – Second Place: Aza Khan

Photo Cutlines, News – Second Place: Aza Khan

Photo Cutlines, Portfolio – First Place: Aza Khan

Columbia Scholastic Press Association

The 2023-2024 Odyssey Newsmagazine/Odyssey Media Group (hybrid) was given a Crown Award by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. The Crown Awards honor top student publications chosen from CSPA’s members. Crowns are selected for overall excellence in a head-to-head comparison. Student publishing in news, magazine, yearbook or digital (online) formats are all-eligible. During Crown consideration, publications are judged on their excellence as shown by their design, photography, concept, coverage and writing. A total of 805 publications were eligible for judging.

The 2023-2024 iliad Literary-Art Magazine/iliadlitmag.com was given a Crown Award by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. The Crown Awards honor top student publications chosen from CSPA’s members. Crowns are selected for overall excellence in a head-to-head comparison. Student publishing in news, magazine, yearbook or digital (online) formats are all-eligible. During Crown consideration, publications are judged on their excellence as shown by their design, photography, concept, coverage and writing. A total of 672 publications were eligible for judging.

Individual Awards

Print Magazines, Alternative Story Presentation, First Place, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Wyatt Meyer

Print Magazines, Cartoon Portfolio, First Place, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Antonio Starks

Print Magazines, Special Section; three or more pages, First Place, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Wyatt Meyer

Digital Media Publications, Hand-drawn art/illustration, Third Place, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Wyatt Meyer

Print Magazines, Alternative Story Presentation, Certificate of Merit, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Maya Clement

Digital Media Publications, Personality Profile, Certificate of Merit, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Miles Lawrence

Print Magazines, in-depth news/feature story, Certificate of Merit, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Nico Wilman

Literary Art Publications, Experimental Fiction, Second Place, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Ayanna Lonon

Literary Art Publications, Single Artistic Photograph, Third Place, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Temprince Battle

Literary Art Publications, Entertainment Reviews, Certificate of Merit, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Kaija Gilbertson Hall

National Council of Teachers of English Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM)

The 2023 Iliad Literary-Art Magazine was selected to receive a rank of First Class in the 2023 NCTE Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) Program.

Georgia Scholastic Press Association

The 2023 iliad Literary-Art Magazine received the rating of Superior for General Excellence and received the All-Georgia Literary Magazine (Best in State) award.

The 2023-24 ODYSSEY Newsmagazine received the rating of Superior for General Excellence and received the All-Georgia Newsmagazine (Best in State) award.

The 2023-24 ODYSSEY Media Group website received the rating of Superior for General Excellence.

Individual Awards

Molly Harwell received the honor of Georgia Champion Journalist in recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2023-24 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Wyatt Meyer received the honor of Georgia Champion Junior Journalist in recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2023-24 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

All-Georgia Literary Art Magazine: Social Media Promotion, “Submission Challenge”: Olivia Hendershot

All-Georgia Literary Art Magazine: Photograph, “Reaching for the Stars”: Aza Khan

All-Georgia Literary Art Magazine: Social Media Storytelling, “Contemporary Literature”: Olivia Hendershot and Aza Khan 

All-Georgia Literary Magazine: Advertising Design, “iliad Posters”: Olivia Hendershot

All-Georgia Newsmagazine: ODYSSEY Newsmagazine

All-Georgia Newsmagazine: News Package, “AthFest 2023”: Cadence Schapker

All-Georgia Newsmagazine: News Story, “Time after time”: Wyatt Meyer

All-Georgia Newsmagazine: Feature Story, “ ESP for you and me”: Janie Ripps

All-Georgia Newsmagazine: House Editorials, “Our Take”: ODYSSEY Staff

All-Georgia Newsmagazine: Sports feature story, “Old-school, new school”: Wyatt Meyer

All-Georgia Newsmagazine: Feature/Entertainment Photograph, “Soprano Singing”: Aza Khan

All-Georgia Newsmagazine: Photo Essay, “Around the corner”: Aza Khan and Janie Ripps

All-Georgia Newsmagazine: Double-Truck Layout/Design, “Diamond from the rough”: Wyatt Meyer

Superior Literary Art Magazine: Artwork, “Disinterested”: Kimberly Sanabria-Amaya

Superior Newsmagazine: Podcast, “Letter to my Younger Self: Maya Clement”: Maya Clement

Superior Newsmagazine: News Story, “CMS Owls take flight”: Cadence Schapker

Superior Newsmagazine: Feature Profile, “Breaking barriers”: Isabella Westrich

Superior Newsmagazine: Feature Profile, “A final salute”: Cadence Schapker

Superior Newsmagazine: Critical Review, “Review: Royal REESE’s Fluffernutter”: Liya Taylor

Superior Newsmagazine: Sports News Story, “The diamond from the rough”: Cooper Jones

Superior Newsmagazine: Sports Game Coverage, “CCHS vs. Oconee County High School Varsity Football”: Wyatt Meyer

Superior Newsmagazine: Sports feature story, “Time for adaptation”: Cadence Schapker

Superior Newsmagazine: Sports Column, “Tell me, WY”: Wyatt Meyer

Superior Newsmagazine: Illustration, “Banana Boat”: Antonio Starks

Superior Newsmagazine: Double-Truck Layout/Design, “CMS Owls take flight”: Maya Clement

Journalism Education Association
JEA Centennial NSMC: Writing 100A, Excellent, Wyatt Meyer, Clarke Central High School, Athens, GA

Quill and Scroll Honor Society

The ODYSSEY Newsmagazine/ODYSSEY Media Group (website) received Superior Evaluations for General Practices, Coverage, Visuals, and Digital Media from the Quill and Scroll Honor Society, thus earning a Henry Gallup Award – top recognition- for Comprehensive News Multimedia on Sept. 11, 2023. ODYSSEY publications have received multiple Gallup Awards from the Quill and Scroll Honor Society since 2008.

Finalists in Quill and Scroll’s Writing, Photo, Multimedia Contest were announced on March 21. The contest received more than 2,000 entries this year. The results were announced at the JEA/NSPA National High School Convention in Kansas City. Below is a list of this year’s finalists:

Cadence Schapker, Anna Shaikun, Wyatt Meyer, Cooper Jones, Evan Cornish, Eleanor Robinson, Aza Khan, Lucas Donnelly, Liya Taylor and Riley Ramsey became finalists for Multimedia Sports Package on March 21. The staffers placed First Place in the category on April 6.
Riley Ramsey, Nico Willman, Anna Shaikun and Antonio Starks became finalists for Multimedia Opinions Package on March 21. The staffers placed Second Place in the category on April 6.
Isabella Westrich became a finalist for DEI-Social Justice Writing on March 21. Westrich placed Third Place in the category on April 6.
Jane Ripps became a finalist for Review Writing on March 21. Ripps received an Honorable Mention in the category on April 6.
Anna Shaikun became a finalist for Non-Sports Column Writing on March 21. Shaikun received an Honorable Mention in the category on April 6.
Wyatt Meyer became a finalist for Sports Column Writing on March 21. Meyer received an Honorable Mention in the category on April 6

National Scholastic Press Association

Fall 2023 Clips & Clicks Awards
Design, Magazine Page/Spread, First Place, National Scholastic Press Association: Janie Ripps, “Making the Melody”

Photojournalism, News Photo, Third Place, National Scholastic Press Association: Aza Khan, “Graduation Joy”

Photojournalism, News Photo, Honorable Mention, National Scholastic Press Association: Aza Khan, “Passionate Speaker”

Writing, Feature Story, First Place, National Scholastic Press Association: Jesse Dantzler and Maya Shrivastav, “Henson’s Helping Hand”

Writing, Sports Story, Second Place, National Scholastic Press Association: Adah Hamman, Wyatt Meyer and Nico Willman, “Leaving a Legacy”

Writing, Opinion, Honorable Mention, National Scholastic Press Association: Janie Ripps, “Judge Janie”

The 2023-2024 ODYSSEY Media Group (website) received a First Class evaluation by the National Scholastic Press Asssociation.  The publication received Marks of Distinction for Coverage & Content, Breaking News and Design & Navigation. The website received 465 of a possible 500 points.

The 2022-2023 iliad Literary-Art Magazine was named a Pacemaker Finalist on March 1, 2024. The iliad is one of 17 publications from across the country to be named a finalist. The iliad was named a Pacemaker on April 6, 2024, making it one of seven publications from across the country to receive the award this year.

The 2022-2023 ODYSSEY Newsmagazine received an All-American evaluation by the National Scholastic Press Association. The publication received Marks of Distinction for Coverage and Content, Visuals, and Presentation. All-American publications must achieve 400-500 points with four-five Marks of Distinction. The ODYSSEY rated 425 points as a total score.

The 2022-2023 ODYSSEY Newsmagazine was named a Pacemaker Finalist on Sept. 5, 2023. The ODYSSEY Newsmagazine is one of 54 publications from across the country to be named a finalist. The magazine will be recognized as a Finalist on Nov. 4 in Boston, Mass.

The 2022-2023 iliad Literary-Art Magazine received an All-American evaluation by the National Scholastic Press Association. The publication received Marks of Distinction for Content, Writing and Editing, Photography, Art, Graphics, Design and Concept. All-American publications must achieve 400-500 points with four-five Marks of Distinction. The iliad rated 425 points as a total score.

NSPA Story of the Year Finalists were announced on August 24, 2023. The following students were recognized as finalists for their work during the 2022-2023 school year.

Feature Photo
Aza Khan
Odyssey, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia
Soprano singing

Literary/Specialty Magazine Page/Spread
Kaija Gilbertson Hall, Sofia Morales, Antonio Starks
Odyssey, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia
Stand For Me, The Ocean Sinks as the Fish Fly

Social Media/Promotion
Wyatt Meyer
Odyssey, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia

Podcast
Michael Campbell, Salai Diekumpuna
The Blackboard, Episode 1
Iliad Literary-Art Magazine, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia

Best of Show at NSPA
Literary-Art Magazine, First Place: iliad Literary-Art Magazine
Newsmagazine (enrollment 1800+), Second Place – ODYSSEY Newsmagazine
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Reporting, 5th Place: Linnentown Lane, Isabella Gresham, Molly Harwell, Isabella Westrich of Odyssey Media Group, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Reporting, 6th Place: Henson’s Helping Hand, Jesse Dantzler, Maya Shrivastav of Odyssey Media Group, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia

Spring Clips & Clicks individual winners:
NSPA Spring 2023 Clicks and Clips were announced on July 6. There were approximately 892 submissions in the spring competition. Judges were collegiate professors, student media advisers and professional journalists. In all, 124 entries, approximately 14 percent of those entered, were recognized. The ODYSSEY Media Group placed fourth in the Spring Clips & Clicks Sweepstakes by earning 124 points.

Design, Newspaper/Newsmagazine Page/Spread, 1st place: Molly Harwell for “Living the American Dream”

Writing, News Story, 1st place: Riley Ramsey and Nico Willman for “Nowhere to go”

Writing, News Story, 2nd place: Nico Willman for “Nowhere to go, Number 2”

Design, Newspaper/Newsmagazine Page/Spread, 4th place: Molly Harwell for “Nowhere to go, number 2”

Photography, Sports, 5th place: Lucas Donnelly for “Making baskets”

Writing, Opinion, 5th place: Antonio Starks for “Eat School Lunch”

Writing, Feature Story, Honorable Mention: Miles Lawrence for “Living the American Dream”

Photography, Feature, Honorable Mention: Aza Khan for “Soprano singing”

Writing, Feature Story, Honorable Mention: Isabella Westrich for “Breaking Barriers”

Writing, Sports Story, Honorable Mention: Wyatt Meyer for “Old school, new school”

Writing, Sports Story, Honorable Mention: Wyatt Meyer for “Basketball Senior Night 2023”

Design, Newspaper/Newsmagazine Page/Spread, Honorable Mention: Wyatt Meyer for “Who is Dr. Robbie P. Hooker”

Design, Newspaper/Newsmagazine Page/Spread, Honorable Mention: Molly Harwell and Wyatt Meyer for “Nowhere to go”

2022-2023

J-Day+/CCIM+ Awards

Broadcast News, Feature Story Package, Large School, Honorable Mention: Kalliope Samaltanos, “Quest for Athens’ Best: Barbeque Beatdown”

Broadcast News, Sports Story Package, Large School, Honorable Mention: Gretchen Hinger, “Revisiting gaps between Glads”

Online News and Print Media, Feature Story, Large School, Honorable Mention: Isabella Westrich, Victoria Garland, “Now is the time”

Online News and Print Media, Feature Story, Large School, Superior: Riley Ramsey, Nico Willman, “Nowhere to go”

Online News and Print Media, Print Feature / Entertainment Design, Large School, Excellent: Isabella Westrich, “Cultivating a dream”

Online News and Print Media, Print Feature / Entertainment Design, Large School, Excellent: Maya Clement, “Tis’ the streaming season”

Online News and Print Media, Print Feature / Entertainment Design, Large School, Excellent: Maya Clement, “Quest for Athens’ best: french fry faceoff” 

Online News and Print Media, Print Feature / Entertainment Design, Large School, Superior: Maya Clement, “Proactive peers”

Online News and Print Media, Print Feature / Entertainment Design, Large School, Superior: Molly Harwell, Wyatt Meyer, “Nowhere to go”

Online News and Print Media, Review, Large School, Honorable Mention: Mykolas Kumpis, “Review: All Quiet on the Western Front”

Online News and Print Media, Review, Large School, Excellent: Miles Lawrence, “Review: Crumbl Cookies’ flavors of the week”

Online News and Print Media, Review, Large School, Honorable Mention: Janie Ripps, “Review: Midnights”

Online News and Print Media, Review, Large School, Honorable Mention: Wyatt Meyer, “Review: Being Funny In A Foreign Language”

Online News and Print Media, Review, Large School, Honorable Mention: Molly Harwell, “Review: Enola Holmes 2”

Online News and Print Media, Review, Large School, Excellent: Maya Clement, “Review: Wednesday”

Online News and Print Media, Review, Large School, Excellent: Isabelle Galis, “Review: The Wonder”

Online News and Print Media, Review, Large School, Honorable Mention: Maya Shrivastav, “Review: The Reckoning”

Online News and Print Media, Review, Large School, Excellent: Isabella Westrich, “Review: Slutty Vegan”

Online News and Print Media, Review, Large School, Excellent: Maya Clement, “Review: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”

Online News and Print Media, Review, Large School, Honorable Mention: Cooper Jones, “Review: A Christmas Cliche”

Online News and Print Media, Review, Large School, Excellent: Antonio Starks, “Review: Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin”

Online News and Print Media, Review, Large School, Honorable Mention: Evan Cornish, “Review: “Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special”

Online News and Print Media, Multimedia Story, Large School, Superior: Staff, “Halloween Package 2022”

Online News and Print Media, Multimedia Story, Large School, Honorable Mention: Nico Willman, Riley Ramsey, Anna Shaikun, “Nowhere to go (part 1)”

Online News and Print Media, Multimedia Story, Large School, Superior: Emily Couch, Audrey Enghauser, “Desensitized to danger”

Online News and Print Media, Multimedia Story, Large School, Honorable Mention: Staff, “56th Classic City Championship: Cedar vs. Central”

Online News and Print Media, Staff Editorial, Large School, Superior: Staff, “Issue 1 Our take”

Online News and Print Media, Staff Editorial, Large School, Honorable Mention: Staff, “Issue 2 Our take”

Online News and Print Media, News Story, Large School, Honorable Mention: Riley Ramsey, “Leaving paper behind”

Online News and Print Media, Sports Story, Large School, Excellent: Cadence Schapker, “Central takes the flag”

Online News and Print Media, Sports Story, Large School, Honorable Mention: Kendarius Butts, “One foot at a time”

Online News and Print Media, Sports Story, Large School, Excellent: Wyatt Meyer, “Football’s in the family”

Online News and Print Media, Sports Story, Large School, Honorable Mention: Gretchen Hinger, “Revisiting Perno’s playbook”

Online News and Print Media, Illustration/Cartoon, Large School, Excellent: Antonio Starks, “Gut punch”

Online News and Print Media, Illustration/Cartoon, Large School, Excellent: Antonio Starks, “Racialized”

Online News and Print Media, Illustration/Cartoon, Large School, Excellent: Antonio Starks, “Harmful towards homeless”

Online News and Print Media, Illustration/Cartoon, Large School, Honorable Mention: Eleanor Robinson, “Taxes trouble”

Online News and Print Media, Information Graphic, Large School, Excellent: Victoria Garland, “Hot Topic: Day of the Dead”

Online News and Print Media, Information Graphic, Large School, Excellent: Isabella Westrich, “Hot Topic: Diwali”

Online News and Print Media, Information Graphic, Large School, Honorable Mention: Maya Clement, “5 Holiday Difficulties”

Online News and Print Media, Print Sports Design, Large School, Excellent: Wyatt Meyer, “Worth her shot”

Online News and Print Media, Print Sports Design, Large School, Excellent: Wyatt Meyer, “Football’s in the family”

Online News and Print Media, Print Front Page Design, Large School, Honorable Mention: Molly Harwell, “Issue 1 ODYSSEY Newsmagazine”

Photojournalism, Event Photo, Large School, Excellent: Aza Khan, “Passionately playing”

Photojournalism, Feature Photo, Large School, Honorable Mention: Aza Khan, “Soprano singing”

Photojournalism, Feature Photo, Large School, Excellent: Aza Khan, “Overjoyed”

Photojournalism, Feature Photo, Large School, Excellent: Aza Khan, “Purposeful passion”

Photojournalism, Sports Photo, Large School, Honorable Mention: Lucas Donnelly, “Going for the gold”

 

National Scholastic Press Association

Staff:
Scroggins Award: Best of South
Website – ODYSSEY Media Group
Literary-Art Magazine: iliad

The 2022 iliad was as recognized as All-Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association. This is SIPA’s highest evaluation rating. These publications effectively integrate writing, design and photography/art to give readers an excellent record of the school.

The 2022-23 ODYSSEY Newsmagazine was as recognized as All-Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association. This is SIPA’s highest evaluation rating. These publications effectively integrate writing, design and photography/art to give readers an excellent record of the school.

The 2022-23 ODYSSEY Media Group was as recognized as All-Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association. This is SIPA’s highest evaluation rating. These publications effectively integrate writing, design and photography/art to give readers an excellent record of the school.

Best of Show at SIPA
News, First Place – ODYSSEY
Online media, First Place – ODYSSEY Media Group
Literary magazine, First Place – iliad

Individual Awards:
Audio Visual, Podcast script – First Place: Salai Diekumpuna & Kaija Gilbertson Hall

Captions, Feature caption – First Place: Chloe Sears

Captions, Feature caption – Third Place: Lucas Donnelly

Captions, News Captions – First Place: Aza Khan

Captions, News Captions – Third Place: Lucas Donnelly

Captions, Sports Captions – Second Place: Lucas Donnelly

Literary-Art Magazine, Fiction – First Place: Ayanna Lonon

Literary-Art Magazine, Fiction – Second Place: Nico Willman

Literary-Art Magazine, Interview/Spotlight – First Place: Kaija Gilbertson Hall & Franni
Thrasher

Literary-Art Magazine, Interview/Spotlight – Second Place: Luna Reichert

Literary-Art Magazine, Personal Essay – First Place: Niles Flath

Literary-Art Magazine, Personal Essay – Second Place: Atticus Barrett

Literary-Art Magazine, Poetry – First Place: Mara Jalease Smith

Literary-Art Magazine, Poetry – Second Place: Salai Diekumpuna

Literary-Art Magazine, Song lyrics/music composition – First Place: Wyatt Meyer

Literary-Art Magazine, Cover – First Place: Eva Orbock

Literary-Art Magazine, Fiction spread – First Place: Eva Orbock & Audrey St. Onge

Literary-Art Magazine, Fiction spread – Second Place: Eva Orbock & Kira Howard

Literary-Art Magazine, Gallery Spread – Second Place: Eva Orbock & Treasa McHugh

Literary-Art Magazine, Gallery Spread – Third Place: Eva Orbock & Amanda Price

Literary-Art Magazine, Music composition spread – First Place: Eva Orbock, Wyatt Meyer & Itzel Delgado-Torres

Literary-Art Magazine, Nonfiction spread – First Place: Eva Orbock & Bird Smith

Literary-Art Magazine, Nonfiction spread – Second Place: Eva Orbock & Connor Allen

Literary-Art Magazine, Poetry spread – First Place: Eva Orbock & Elise Siegmund

Literary-Art Magazine, Poetry spread – Third Place: Eva Orbock & Temprince Battle

Literary-Art Magazine, Table of contents – First Place: Eva Orbock

Literary-Art Magazine, Literary magazine portfolio – First Place: Eva Orbock

Newsprint, Feature Story – Second Place: Isabella Westrich

Newsprint, Investigative Story – Second Place: Sofia Balsamo & Nico Willman

Newsprint, Investigative Story – Honorable Mention: Emily Couch & Audrey Enghauser

Newsprint, Review – First Place: Isaac Ramirez

Newsprint, Review – Second Place: Aza Khan

Newsprint, Sports Column – First Place: Wyatt Meyer

Newsprint, Newsprint Portfolio – Second Place: Isabella Westrich

Newsmagazine, Alternative storytelling – First Place: Maya Clement

Newsmagazine, Alternative storytelling – Second Place: Molly Harwell

Newsmagazine, Cover – Third Place: Molly Harwell

Newsmagazine, Entertainment package – First Place: Maya Clement

Newsmagazine, Feature package – Third Place: Maya Clement

Newsmagazine, In-depth cover story package – First Place: Molly Harwell & Wyatt Meyer

Newsmagazine, News package – Third Place: Maya Clement & Molly Harwell

Newsmagazine, Sports package – First Place: Wyatt Meyer

Newsmagazine, Sports package – Second Place: Wyatt Meyer

Newsmagazine, Table of contents – First Place: Molly Harwell

Newsmagazine, Table of contents – Third Place: Molly Harwell

Newsmagazine, Newsmagazine portfolio (up to four pieces from one individual) – First Place: Maya Clement

Newsmagazine, Newsmagazine portfolio (up to four pieces from one individual) – Third Place: Molly Harwell

Online, Alternative storytelling – Honorable Mention: Audrey St. Onge

Online, Blog – First Place: Maya Shrivastav

Online, Blog – Second Place: Maya Clement

Online, Features – Second Place: Riley Ramsey

Online, Features – Honorable mention: Isabella Westrich

Online, Personality Feature – Third Place: Lukas Cornish & Natalie Schliekelman

Online, Personality Feature – Honorable Mention: Nico Willman, Isabella Westrich, Audrey St. Onge, Aza Khan & Natasha Williams

Online, Review – First Place: Isabella Westrich

Online, Review – Second Place: Miles Lawrence

Online, Features package – First Place: Cadence Schapker & Miles Lawrence

Online, Features package – Third Place: Kaija Gilbertson Hall

Online, News package – First Place: Mykolas Kumpis

Online, Opinion package – First Place: Antonio Starks, Peter Atchley, Mykolas Kumpis, Maya Shrivastav, Temprince Battle, Victoria Garland and Anna Shaikun

Online, Photo gallery – Second Place: Kaija Gilbertson Hall & Franni Thrasherr

Online, Podcast – Third Place: Jesse Dantzler

Online, Sports package – First Place: Antonio Starks, Wyatt Meyer, Riley Ramsey, Lukas Cornish, Aza Khan & Anna Shaikun

Online, Sports package – Second Place: Wyatt Meyer & Anna Shaikun

Online, Online portfolio – First Place: Anna Shaikun

Art/Graphics, Editorial cartoon – Third Place: Antonio Starks

Art/Graphics, Illustration – Second Place: Elise Siegmund

Art/Graphics, Illustration – Third Place: Antonio Starks

Photography, Creative group shot – First Place: Aza Khan

Photography, Environmental portrait – Second Place: Aza Khan

Photography, Sports reaction – First Place: Aza Khan

Social Media, Breaking news – Second Place: Aza Khan

Social Media, Promotion – Second Place: Aza Khan

Social Media, Sports coverage – Second Place: Aza Khan

Social Media, Storytelling – First Place: Aza Khan

Social Media, Portfolio – First Place: Aza Khan

Social Media, Portfolio – Second Place: Ollie Hendershot

2023 Convention on-site competition winners:

Literary Magazine Team On-site Production competition, Best Written Element – Salai Diekumpuna

Online Media Team On-site Production competition, Best Interactive/Visual Element & Best package: Nico Willman, Samaya Ellis, Cadence Schapker & Maya Shrivastav

Photography Team On-site Production competition, Best Caption – Miles Lawrence & Temprince Battle

Columbia Scholastic Press Association

The 2022-2023 Odyssey Newsmagazine/ Odyssey Media Group (website) was named a Crown Award Finalist by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. The Crown Awards honor top student publications chosen from CSPA’s members. Crowns are selected for overall excellence in a head-to-head comparison. Student publishing in news, magazine, yearbook or digital (online) formats are all-eligible. During Crown consideration, publications are judged on their excellence as shown by their design, photography, concept, coverage and writing. A total of 805 publications were eligible for judging.

On March 17, CPSA announced the ODYSSEY/ODYSSEY Media Group as a Gold Crown winner.

The 2021-2022 Iliad Literary-Art Magazine was given a Gold Crown Award with three All-Columbian Honors by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. The Crown Awards honor top student publications chosen from CSPA’s members. Crowns are selected for overall excellence in a head-to-head comparison. Student publishing in news, magazine, yearbook or digital (online) formats are all-eligible. During Crown consideration, publications are judged on their excellence as shown by their design, photography, concept, coverage and writing. A total of 805 publications were eligible for judging.

On March 17, CPSA announced the iliad Literary-At Magazine as a Gold Crown winner.

Individual Awards:

Print Magazines, Experimental Fiction, Certificate of Merit, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Nico Willman, “A Closed Casket Eulogy”

Print Magazines, Experimental Fiction, Certificate of Merit, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Ayanna Lonon, “American Christmas”

Print Magazines, Essays, Third Place, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Atticus Barrett, “The Mundane Horror of the Coronavirus”

Print Magazines, Cover Design for Literary or Literary Art Magazine, Certificate of Merit, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Eva Orbock

Print Magazines, Table of Contents Page, Certificate of Merit, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Eva Orbock

Print Magazines, Use of Typography on One Page or Spread, Certificate of Merit, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Eva Orbock, “A Pretty Girl’s Guide”

Print Magazines, Use of Typography on One Page or Spread, Second Place, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Eva Orbock, “Me and Him”

Print Magazines, Design of a Single Spread, Certificate of Merit, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Eva Orbock, “My Name Belongs to a Wall and Violet Figure”

Print Magazines, Design of a Single Spread, First Place, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Eva Orbock, “Not His Little Girl and Bear”

Print Magazines, Design Portfolio, Certificate of Merit, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Eva Orbock

Print News, News Writing, Certificate of Merit, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Riley Ramsey, “Uncovering the Past to Change the Future”

Print News, First-Person Experience, Certificate of Merit, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Gretchen Hinger, “Done with D1”

Print News, Alternative Story Form, First Place, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Audrey St. Onge, “Latin American Foods of CCHS”

Print News, Cartoons, Certificate of Merit, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Antonio Starks, “Everyone Interrupted”

Print News, Cartoon Portfolio of Work, Certificate of Merit, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Antonio Starks

Print News, Single Feature Photograph, Certificate of Merit, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Lucas Donnelly, “More than a Driver”

Print News, Single Feature Photograph, First Place, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Lucas Donnelly, “From her Food Truck”

Print News, Single Sports Photograph, First Place, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Temprince Battle, “A Winning Technique”

Print News, Single Sports Photograph, Second Place, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Lucas Donnelly, “Friendly Competition”

Print News, Photography Portfolio of Work, Second Place, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Lucas Donnelly

Print News, Alternative Story Presentation, Certificate of Merit, Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Isaac Ramirez, “Latin American Foods of CCHS”

On March 17, CPSA announced the iliad Literary-Art Magazine as a Gold Crown winner.

National Council of Teachers of English Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM)

The 2022 Iliad Literary-Art Magazine was selected to receive a rank of First Class in the 2022 NCTE Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) Program.

National Council of Teachers of English Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM)

The 2022 Iliad Literary-Art Magazine was selected to receive a rank of First Class in the 2022 NCTE Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) Program.

Georgia Scholastic Press Association

The 2022 iliad Literary-Art Magazine received the rating of Superior for General Excellence and received the All-Georgia Literary Magazine (Best in State) award.

The 2022-23 ODYSSEY Media Group received the rating of Superior for General Excellence and received the All-Georgia News Website (Best in State) award.

The 2022-23 ODYSSEY Newsmagazine received the rating of Superior for General Excellence and received the All-Georgia Newsmagazine (Best in State) award.

Individual:

All-Georgia Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Sports Column, “Tell Me, Wy”: Wyatt Meyer

All-Georgia Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Sports Game Coverage, “Game Coverage: CCHS vs CSHS”: Wyatt Meyer

All-Georgia Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Sports Feature Story, “Football’s In The Family”: Wyatt Meyer

All-Georgia Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Sports News Story, “Strengthening Central”: Gretchen Hinger

All-Georgia Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Sports Photo, “ZOOM”: Lucas Donnelly

All-Georgia Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Feature/Entertainment Photo, “Like His Big Brother”: Temprince Battle

All-Georgia Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: House Editorial, “Our Take”: Staff
Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Social Justice Reporting, “Revisiting gaps between Glads”: Gretchen Hinger

Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Sports Package, “Revisiting gaps between Glads”: Gretchen Hinger

Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Sports Column, “Regaining Power”: Gretchen Hinger

Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Sports Feature Story, “Revisiting Perno’s Playbook”: Gretchen Hinger

Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Sports News Story, “Central takes the flag”: Cadence Schapker

Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Sports Game Coverage, “CCHS boys varsity soccer”: Lukas Cornish

Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Feature Writing, “Rooted In Community”: Isabella Westrich

Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Feature Profile, “Cultivating A Dream”: Isabella Westrich

Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: News Story, “Double Dawgs”: Molly Harwell

Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: In-depth News Story, “Desensitized to Danger”: Emily Couch and Audrey Enghauser

Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Column Writing, “Boiling Point”: Chloe Sears

Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Commentary, “Homing in”: Antonio Starks

Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Podcast, “Taking it day by day”: Janie Ripps

Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Feature/Entertainment Photo, “Outside the Program”: Lucas Donnelly

Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Social Media Storytelling, “Clinic Women’s Pro Twilight”: Lucas Donnelly

Photograph: All-Georgia: Caroline Orbock, Canyoneering

Spread Design: All-Georgia: Eva Orbock, Bird Smith, Niles Flath; A Warm Spring Rain and Tau

Short Story: Superior: Natalie Schliekelman, Fractured Future

Short Story: Superior: Ayanna Lonon, American Christmas

Artwork: Superior: Bird Smith, Gatsby’s Dream

Cover Design: Superior: Eva Orbock

Maya Clement was named Georgia Champion Junior Journalist in recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association on March 7, 2023.

Anna Shaikun was named Georgia Champion Junior Journalist Runner-Up in recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association on March 7, 2023.

Journalism Education Association
David Ragsdale received a commendation from the Journalism Education Association’s Board of Directors on Nov. 18 for his service as JEA Georgia State Director for “outstanding leadership as a speaker, presenter and volunteer while expanding outreach and communication with members as Georgia state director.”

National Scholastic Press Association

The 2021-2022 ODYSSEY Newsmagazine received an All-American evaluation by the National Scholastic Press Association. The publication received Marks of Distinction for Coverage, Content, Visuals and Presentation. All-American publications must achieve 400-500 points with four-five Marks of Distinction. The ODYSSEY rated 455 points as a total score.

The 2021-2022 ODYSSEY Newsmagazine was named a Pacemaker Finalist on Oct. 7, 2022. The ODYSSEY Newsmagazine is one of 38 publications from across the country to be named a finalist. The magazine was recognized as a Finalist on Nov. 12 in St. Louis, MO.

The 2022-2023 ODYSSEY Media Group (website) received a First Class evaluation by the National Scholastic Press Association. The website received a Mark of Distinction for Interactive Media & Frequency. The website rated 445 out of 500 points as a total score.

The 2022 iliad Literary-Art Magazine received an All-American evaluation by the National Scholastic Press Association. The publication received Marks of Distinction for Design, Content, Writing and Editing and Concept. All-American publications must achieve 400-500 points with four-five Marks of Distinction. The ODYSSEY rated 456 points as a total score.

The 2022 iliad Literary-Art Magazine was named a Pacemaker Finalist on Feb. 23. The iliad is one of 15 literary magazines from across the country to be named a finalist. The magazine was recognized as a Finalist on April 22 in San Francisco, Ca.

Best of Show at NSPA/JEA National High School Journalism Convention in St. Louis – Fall 2022

Staff:
Literary-Art Magazine, First Place: iliad Literary-Art Magazine
Website (enrollment 1800+), Fourth Place – ODYSSEY Media Group
Newsmagazine (enrollment 1800+), Seventh Place – ODYSSEY Newsmagazine

NSPA Clicks and Clips were announced on Feb. 1. There were approximately 635 submissions in the fall competition. Judges were collegiate professors, student media advisers and professional journalists. In all, 105 entries, approximately 17 percent of those entered, were recognized. “The judges consistently said they were very impressed with the quality of the entries submitted,” NSPA associate director Gary Lundgren said.

Individual Awards:

Best of Show: Design: Literary/Specialty Magazine – First Place: iliad Literary-Art Magazine, Amira Arkins, Eva Orbock, Temprince Battle

Best of Show: Design: Literary/Specialty Magazine – Second Place: iliad Literary-Art Magazine, Eva Orbock, Emily Couch, Elise Siegmund

Best Use of Social Media: Social Media Reporting – Second Place: Cate DeMaria, Kaija Gilbertson Hall

Sports Story of the Year – Third Place: Janie Ripps, Gretchen Hinger

Editorial of the Year – Third Place: ODYSSEY Media Group Staff

Editorial Cartoon of the Year – Fourth Place: Antonio Starks

Best Use of Social Media: Social Media Reporting – Fourth Place: Aza Khan and Maya Clement

Best Use of Social Media: Social Media Promotions – Fourth Place: Aza Khan

Broadcast Sports Story of the Year – Honorable Mention: Gretchen Hinger

Literary/Specialty Magazine Cover Design of the Year – Honorable Mention: Eva Orbock, iliad Literary-Art Magazine

Literary/Specialty Magazine Page/Spread Design of the Year – Honorable Mention: Eva Orbock, Amira Adkins, Temprince Battle

Design, Magazine Page/Spread, First Place, National Scholastic Press Association: Eva Orbock, Temprince Battle, Amira Adkins

Design, Magazine Cover, Second Place, National Scholastic Press Association: Eva Orbock, Chloe Sears

Design, Magazine Page/Spread, Fifth Place, National Scholastic Press Association: Eva Orbock, Cadence Schapker, Casey Anglin

Design, Newspaper Page/Spread, Fifth Place, National Scholastic Press Association: Wyatt Meyer

Writing, Opinion, Honorable Mention, National Scholastic Press Association: Molly Harwell

Writing, News Story, Honorable Mention, National Scholastic Press Association: Nico Willman, Sofia Balsamo

Writing, Sports Story, Honorable Mention, National Scholastic Press Association: Wyatt Meyer

Writing, News Story, Honorable Mention, National Scholastic Press Association: Cadence Schapker, Maya Clement

Design, Newspaper Page/Spread, Honorable Mention, National Scholastic Press Association: Molly Harwell

Design, Magazine Page/Spread, First Place, National Scholastic Press Association: Eva Orbock, Temprince Battle, Amira Adkins

Several ODYSSEY Media Group staffers were honored as a part of the introductory class of the Leadership Award in Student Journalism on April 17. To earn the NSPA Leadership Award in Student Journalism, a high school student must serve with distinction for at least two years on the staff of an NSPA-member broadcast, literary arts magazine, newspaper/newsmagazine, specialty magazine, website or yearbook by the end of the current school year.

Kendarius Butts
Maya Clement
Isabelle Galis
Molly Harwell
Aza Khan
Wyatt Meyer
Cadence Adele Schapker
Anna Elizabeth Shaikun
Maya Trisha Shrivastav
Audrey Regina St. Onge
Antonio Starks
Jane Van Arnum Ripps
Isabella Westrich

Best of Show at NSPA/JEA National High School Journalism Convention in San Francisco – Spring 2023

Staff
Newsmagazine (enrollment 1800+), Fourth Place – ODYSSEY Newsmagazine
Literary-Art Magazine, Fifth Place: iliad Literary-Art Magazine
Website (enrollment 1800+), Sixth Place – ODYSSEY Media Group

Individual Awards
Best of Show: Editorial Leadership – Third Place: Molly Harwell
Best of Show: Feature Photo – Fifth Place: Aza Khan
Best of Show: Sports Photo – Sixth Place: Lucas Donnelly
Best of Show: Newspaper/Newsmagazine Design – Ninth Place: Maya Clement

Quill and Scroll Honor Society

The ODYSSEY Newsmagazine/ODYSSEY Media Group (website) received Superior Evaluations for General Practices, Coverage, Visuals, Writing/Editing and Digital Media from the Quill and Scroll Honor Society, thus earning a Henry Gallup Award – top recognition- for Comprehensive News Multimedia. ODYSSEY publications have received multiple Gallup Awards from the Quill and Scroll Honor Society during the last 15 years.

2021-22

 

Integrated Marketing Communication Association (IMCA)

Winner, Best Logo Design: Eva Orbock

Winner, Best Poster Design (Series): Eva Orbock

Winner, Best T-Shirt Design: Eva Orbock

Ball State University’s J-Day Contest
Superior News Photo: Lucas Donnelly

Superior Review: Audrey Enghauser

Superior Print Sports Design: Audrey Enghauser, Eva Orbock

Superior Illustration/Cartoon: Eleanor Robinson

Superior Sports Story: Janie Ripps, Gretchen Hinger

Superior Feature Photo: Lucas Donnelly

Excellent Multimedia Story: Anna Shaikun, Ireland McCage

Excellent Feature Photo: Aza Khan

Excellent Print Front Page Design: Audrey Enghauser

Excellent Social Media Marketing: Janie Ripps, Aza Khan

Excellent News Photo: Audrey Enghauser

Excellent Review: Natalie Schliekelman

Excellent Illustration/Cartoon: Eleanor Robinson

Honorable Mention Multimedia Story: Staff

Honorable Mention Illustration/Cartoon: Antonio Starks

Honorable Mention Illustration/Cartoon: Antonio Starks

Honorable Mention Print Feature/Entertainment Design: Audrey Enghauser

Honorable Mention Feature Photo: Natalie Schliekelman

Honorable Mention Feature Photo: Lucas Donnelly

Honorable Mention Print Feature/Entertainment Design: Isaac Ramirez

Honorable Mention Staff Editorial: Staff

Honorable Mention Review: Nico Willman

Honorable Mention Review: Sofia Balsamo

Honorable Mention Review: Anna Shaikun

Honorable Mention Feature Story: Staff

Honorable Mention Feature Story: Staff

Honorable Mention Feature Story: Nico Willman

Honorable Mention Sports Photo: Lucas Donnelly

Columbia Scholastic Press Association

The 2021-2022 ODYSSEY Newsmagazine/ODYSSEY Media Group (website) was named the recipient of The Gold Crown Award. The Crown Awards honor top student publications chosen from CSPA’s members. Crowns are selected for overall excellence in a head-to-head comparison. Student publishing in news, magazine, yearbook or digital (online) formats are all-eligible. During Crown consideration, publications are judged on their excellence as shown by their design, photography, concept, coverage and writing. A total of 817 publications were eligible for judging.

The 2021 iliad Literary-Art Magazine rated a Gold Medalist designation in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Scholastic Literary Magazine Critique for 2021. Overall, the publications received 964/1000 points. The publication received All-Columbian Honors for Essentials, Verbal and Visual.

The 2021-2022 ODYSSEY Newsmagazine/ODYSSEY Media Group (website) rated a Gold Medalist designation in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Scholastic Online Media Critique for 2021. Overall, the publications received 976/1000 points. The publication received All-Columbian Honors for Essentials, Verbal and Visual.

The Columbia Scholastic Press Association named ODYSSEY Media Group Adviser David Ragsdale as the National High School Journalism Teacher of the Year. This award recognizes a high school educator who teaches innovative media techniques, mentors students to produce award-winning journalists and encourages students to consider media careers. David Ragsdale was chosen from among 16 teachers from across the nation.

Individual Awards:

ODYSSEY Media Group, Elena Webber, Second place in Personal Opinion, On-campus Issues for News Publications Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Awards 2021-2022

ODYSSEY Media Group, Lukas Cornish, Second place in Secondary Coverage for Digital Media Publications Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Awards 2021-2022

ODYSSEY Media Group, Emma Scott, Third place in Caption Writing for News Publications Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Awards 2021-2022

ODYSSEY Media Group, Luna Reichert, Certificate of Merit in Personality Profile for Digital Media Publications Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Awards 2021-2022

ODYSSEY Media Group, Kalliope Samaltanos, Certificate of Merit in personal opinion, on campus issues for News Publications Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Awards 2021-2022

ODYSSEY Media Group, Natalie Schliekelman, Certificate of Merit in Caption Writing for News Publications Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Awards 2021-2022

ODYSSEY Media Group, Natalie Schliekelman and Naomi Hendershot, Certificate of Merit in Typography of a Designed or Art Headline for News Publications Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Awards 2021-2022

ODYSSEY Media Group, Elena Webber, Certificate of Merit in First Person Experience for News Publications Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Awards 2021-2022

Quill and Scroll

Clarke Central High School has been declared a National Winner in the Quill and Scroll 2021-2022 Writing, Photo and Multimedia contest. The winning entry was in the Sweepstakes Award, Audio Podcast: Single Episode, News Writing and Photo Slideshow categories.

Audrey Enghauser, Luna Reichert, Nico Willman and Jaydon Dennis have been declared National Winners in the Quill and Scroll 2021-2022 Writing, Photo and Multimedia contest. The winning entry was in the Sweepstakes Award, Photo Slideshow category.

Antonio Starks has been declared a National Winner in the Quill and Scroll 2021-2022 Writing, Photo and Multimedia contest. The winning entry was in the Sweepstakes Award, Audio Podcast: Single Episode category.

Kalliope Samaltanos has been declared a National Winner in the Quill and Scroll 2022 International Writing, Photo, and Multimedia contest. The winning entry in the Audio Podcast: Single Episode category was titled, “Letter to My Younger Self: Kalliope Samaltanos”.

Nico Willman has been declared a National Winner in the Quill and Scroll 2022 International Writing, Photo, and Multimedia contest. The winning entry in the Opinion Column category was titled, “Careful with cancel culture”.

Naomi Hendershot has been declared a National Winner in the Quill and Scroll 2022 International Writing, Photo, and Multimedia contest. The winning entry in the Opinion Column category was titled, “Letter From The Editor”.

Audrey Enghauser has been declared a National Winner in the Quill and Scroll 2022 International Writing, Photo, and Multimedia contest. The winning entry in the Sports Feature Writing category was titled, “Committing during COVID”.

Elena Webber has been declared a National Winner in the Quill and Scroll 2022 International Writing, Photo, and Multimedia contest. The winning entry in the News Writing category was titled, “A new bill to ban books: Senate Bill 226”.

Luna Reichert has been declared a National Winner in the Quill and Scroll 2022 International Writing, Photo, and Multimedia contest. The winning entry in the News Writing category was titled, “One Book Athens donates copies of ‘Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You’”.

Janie Ripps and Gretchen Hinger have been declared a National Winner in the Quill and Scroll 2022 International Writing, Photo, and Multimedia contest. The winning entry in the In-Depth Reporting Team category was titled, “Gaps between Glads”.

Southern Interscholastic Press Association

Staff:
2022 Scroggins Award (Best in show):
Online – ODYSSEY Media Group

The 2021 iliad was recognized as All-Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association. This is SIPA’s highest evaluation rating. These publications effectively integrate writing, design and photography/art to give readers an excellent record of the school.

The 2021-22 ODYSSEY Newsmagazine was recognized as All-Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association. This is SIPA’s highest evaluation rating. These publications effectively integrate writing, design and photography/art to give readers an excellent record of the school.

The 2021-22 ODYSSEY Media Group was recognized as All-Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association. This is SIPA’s highest evaluation rating. These publications effectively integrate writing, design and photography/art to give readers an excellent record of the school. The ODYSSEY Media Group received top evaluations in Design & Rich Media.

Journalism Education Association

The Odyssey Media Group, advised by David Ragsdale, received the 2022 JEA Diversity Award.

National Council of Teachers of English Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM)
The 2021 Iliad Literary-Art Magazine was selected to receive a rank of Superior in the 2021 NCTE Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) Program.

Columbia Scholastic Press Association
The 2020-2021 Odyssey Newsmagazine/Odyssey Media Group (website) rated a Gold Medalist designation in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Scholastic Hybrid News Critique for 2020-2021. Overall, the publications received 976/1000 points, earning All-Columbian for Essentials, Verbal and Visual.

The 2021 iliad Literary-Art Magazine rated a Gold Medalist designation in Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s College/Scholastic Literary/Art Magazine Critique for 2020-2021. Overall, the publication received 964/100 points, earning all-Columbian for Essentials, Verbal and Visual.

National Scholastic Press Association
The 2020-2021 iliad Literary-Art Magazine received an All-American evaluation by the National Scholastic Press Association. The publication received Marks of Distinction for Coverage and Content, Text, Visuals, and Presentation. All-American publications must achieve 400-500 points with four-five Marks of Distinction. The Iliad rated 474 points as a total score.

The 2020-2021 iliad Literary-Art Magazine was named a Pacemaker Finalist on March 3. The iliad is one of 20 publications from across the country to be named a finalist. The magazine was named a Pacemaker on April 9, 2022.

Winners of NSPA Individual Awards, plus NSPA Pacemaker Awards in Broadcast, Newspaper/Newsmagazine and Specialty Magazine, were announced during the JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention on Nov. 11, 2021, in a virtual awards ceremony.

2021 NSPA Design of the Year: Literary/Specialty Magazine Page/Spread: Fourth Place: “I Know Too Much of Naps”, Lucy Hines, Natalie Ripps of the Iliad Literary-Art Magazine

2021 NSPA Best Use of Social Media: Kaija Gilbertson-Hall was named a finalist for Best Use of Social Media: Social Media Promotion, Second Place

2021 NSPA Digital Story of the Year: Blog: Tomas Dougan was named a finalist for Digital Story of the Year: Blog, Third Place

The National Scholastic Press Association announced its Best of Show winners for the JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention, presented virtually Nov. 1, 2021, to Jan. 15, 2022, on Nov. 13.

Audrey Enghauser was named a finalist for Editorial Leadership; First Place for Best of Show.

Iliad Literary-Art Magazine Staff was named a finalist for Best of Show: Literary Arts Magazine; Second Place

Odyssey Media Group Staff was named a finalist for Best of Show: Website; Ninth Place

Molly Harwell was named a finalist for Best of Show: Podcast; Second Place

Emily Couch was named a finalist for Best of Show: Podcast, Eighth Place

Lucy Hines, Natalie Ripps, Grace Lang and Laniya Jones were named finalists for Best of Show: Magazine Design, First Place

Natalie Ripps, Lucy Hines, Penelope Anderson and Kira Thomas were named finalists for Best of Show: Magazine Design, Second Place

Natalie Ripps, Lucy Hines, Ethan Caspary-Poucher and Amanda Ochieng were named finalists for Best of Show: Magazine Design, Fourth Place

Georgia Scholastic Press Association

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 the 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.

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”: Natalie Schliekelman and 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

Individual Awards:

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.

On-the-Spot Media Contest Winter 2022

Second Place: ODYSSEY Media Group Instagram Reel – Gretchen Hinger/Janie Ripps

Third Place: Iliad Literary-Art Magazine Instragram Story – Cate DeMaria

2020-21

National Scholastic Press Association

The 2019-2020 Iliad Literary-Art Magazine received an All-American evaluation by the National Scholastic Press Association. The publication received Marks of Distinction for Writing and Editing; Photography, Arts, Graphics; Design; and Concept. All-American publications must achieve 400-500 points with four-five Marks of Distinction. The Iliad rated 480 points as a total score.

The 2019-2020 ODYSSEY Newsmagazine was named a Pacemaker Finalist on Nov. 5. The ODYSSEY is one of 60 publications from across the country to be named a finalist.

The 2020 iliad Literary Art Magazine was named a Pacemaker Finalist on Nov. 5. The iliad is one of 60 publications from across the country to be named a finalist.

Individual Awards:

Odyssey Newsmagazine Staff was named a finalist for Best of Show: Newsmagazine; Third Place

Mackenzie Caudill and Owen Donnelly were named a finalist for Story of the Year: News Story; Third Place

Lilli Sams was named a finalist for Cartoon of the Year: Editorial Cartoon; Honorable Mention

Beatrice Acheson was named a finalist for Design of the Year: Literary/Specialty Magazine Page/Spread; Honorable Mention

Owen Donnelly, Gretchen Hinger, and Luna Reichert were named a finalist for Digital Story of the Year: Multimedia Sports Story; Honorable Mention

Luna Reichert and Owen Donnelly were named a finalist for Best Use of Social Media: Social Media Promotion; Honorable Mention

2021 Spring Conference Best in Show Awards

ODYSSEY Newsmagazine Staff was named a finalist for Staff Recognition: Newsmagazine; Third Place

Naomi Hendershot was named a finalist for Individual Recognition: Editorial Leadership; Second Place

Ireland McCage was named a finalist for Individual Recognition: Editorial Leadership; Fifth Place

Audrey Enghauser was named a finalist for Individual Recognition: Editorial Leadership; Seventh Place

Micah Shannon was named a finalist for Individual Recognition: Blog; Fourth Place

Audrey Enghauser was named a finalist for Individual Recognition: Blog; Sixth Place

Tomás Dougan was named a finalist for Individual Recognition: Blog; Seventh Place

Micah Shannon was named a finalist for Individual Recognition: Podcast; Second Place

Emma Scott was named a finalist for Individual Recognition: Podcast; Fourth Place

Owen Donnelly, Eliza Ingle and Lillian Sams were named finalists for Individual Recognition: COVID-19 Reporting; Fifth Place

Chloe Sears was named a finalist for Individual Recognition: Election Reporting; Fifth Place

2020 Fall Conference Best in Show Awards

Iliad Literary-Art Magazine Staff was named a finalist for Staff Recognition: Literary Arts Magazine; Fourth Place

ODYSSEY Newsmagazine Staff was named a finalist for Staff Recognition: Website (1,500 or more students); Eighth Place

Luna Reichert was named a finalist for Individual Recognition: Photojournalism; First Place

Beatrice Acheson, Owen Austin-Totty, and Andrew Robinson were named a finalist for Individual Recognition: Literary Magazine Design; First Place

Naomi Hendershot was named a finalist for Individual Recognition: Editorial Leadership; Sixth Place

The NSPA Honor Roll of Student Journalists honors students who have worked on an NSPA member publication for two or more years and have maintained a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a four-point scale. Publication advisers or journalism instructors have nominated these students for the honor. NSPA also awards one or more Honor Roll Scholarships annually to graduating seniors inducted into the Honor Roll. Scholarship winners will be announced in May.

Maya Cornish, Odyssey Media Group, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia
Owen Donnelly, Odyssey Media Group, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia
Audrey Enghauser, Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia
Naomi Hendershot, Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia
Ireland McCage, Odyssey Media Group, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia
Luna Reichert, Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia
Natalie Ripps, Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia
Natalie Schliekelman, Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia
Emma Scott, Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia
Carolina Turner, Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia
 
 

Quill and Scroll Honor Society

The ODYSSEY Newsmagazine/ODYSSEY Media Group (website) received Superior Evaluations for General Practices, Coverage, Visuals, Writing/Editing and Digital Media from the Quill and Scroll Honor Society, thus earning a Henry Gallup Award – top recognition- for Comprehensive News Multimedia. ODYSSEY publications have received Gallup Awards from the Quill and Scroll Honor Society for the last 12 years.

Natalie Schliekelman has been declared a National Winner in the Quill and Scroll 2021 International Writing and Photo contest. The winning entry in the News Writing category was titled, “Dean’s Direction”.

Andrew Robinson has been declared a National Winner in the Quill and Scroll 2021 International Writing and Photo contest. The winning entry in the Profile Writing category was titled, “Grand Slam Cam”.

Audrey Enghauser has been declared a National Winner in the Quill and Scroll 2021 International Writing and Photo contest. The winning entry in the In-Depth Reporting: Individual category was titled, “Redress for Linnentown”.

Samaiyah Ra’aid has been declared a National Winner in the Quill and Scroll 2021 International Writing and Photo contest. The winning entry in the In-Depth Reporting: Team category was titled, “Accepting what’s naturally yours”.

Naomi Hendershot has been declared a National Winner in the Quill and Scroll 2021 International Writing and Photo contest. The winning entry in the In-Depth Reporting: Team category was titled, “Accepting what’s naturally yours”.

Ireland McCage has been declared a National Winner in the Quill and Scroll 2021 International Writing and Photo contest. The winning entry in the In-Depth Reporting: Team category was titled, “Accepting what’s naturally yours”.

Colin Frick has been declared a National Winner in the Quill and Scroll 2021 International Writing and Photo contest. The winning entry in the In-Depth Reporting: Team category was titled, “Accepting what’s naturally yours”.

Luna Reichert has been declared a National Winner in the Quill and Scroll 2021 International Writing and Photo contest. The winning entry in the Sports Action Photo category was titled, “Nono Mack Breaks Out”.

Lilli Sams has been declared a National Winner in the Quill and Scroll 2021 International Writing and Photo contest. The winning entry in the Video Feature Package category was titled, “Art: A Second Language”.

Maya Cornish has been declared a National Winner in the Quill and Scroll 2021 International Writing and Photo contest. The winning entry in the Editorial Page Design category was titled, “Boiling Point”.
 
 

Ball State University’s J-Day Contest

Superior Website Overall: ODYSSEY Media Group

Superior Web Home Page Design: ODYSSEY Media Group Staff

Superior Multimedia Story: Ireland McCage, Micah Shannon, Isabella Johnson and Luna Reichert

Superior Podcast: Emma Scott

Superior Editorial Cartoon/Comic: Lillian Sams

Superior Review Writing: Emma Scott

Superior Social Media Feed: ODYSSEY Media Group Staff

Superior Sports Package Broadcast: Krista Shumaker

Excellent Multimedia Story: Micah Shannon and Antonio Starks

Excellent Podcast: Micah Shannon

Excellent Print Feature/Lifestyle Design: Maya Cornish

Excellent Review Writing: Anna Shaikun

Excellent Social Media Feed: ODYSSEY Media Group Staff

Honorable Mention Multimedia Story: Emma Scott

Honorable Mention Podcast: Gunnar Churchwell

Honorable Mention Podcast: Daniel Garcia-Pozo and Micah Shannon

Honorable Mention Editorial Cartoon/Comic: Frances Thrasher

Honorable Mention Cover Design: Naomi Hendershot and Lillian Sams

Honorable Mention Print Feature/Lifestyle Design: Emma Scott

Honorable Mention Print Sports Page Design: Naomi Hendershot

Honorable Mention News Story: Carolina Turner

Honorable Mention Personality Feature Story: Natalie Schliekelman

Honorable Mention Feature Story: Owen Donnelly and Eliza Ingle

Honorable Mention Opinion Story: Naomi Hendershot

Honorable Mention Opinion Story: Chloe Sears

Honorable Mention Photography Feature: Luna Reichert
 
 

Southern Interscholastic Press Association

The 2020 iliad was recognized as All-Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association. This is SIPA’s highest evaluation rating. These publications effectively integrate writing, design and photography/art to give readers an excellent record of the school. The Iliad received top evaluations in Reader Assistance, Design, Visual Content, and Special Touches.

The 2019-20 ODYSSEY Newsmagazine was recognized as All-Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association. This is SIPA’s highest evaluation rating. These publications effectively integrate writing, design and photography/art to give readers an excellent record of the school. The ODYSSEY Newsmagazine received top evaluations in Advertising, Features, News, Opinion, Sports, Photography & Graphics and Design & Presentation.

The 2019-20 ODYSSEY Media Group was recognized as Superior by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association. This is SIPA’s second highest evaluation rating. These publications effectively integrate writing, design and photography/art to give readers an excellent record of the school. The ODYSSEY Media Group received top evaluations in Design & Rich Media. The ODYSSEY Media Group also received a superior in Coverage & Content and excellents in Breaking News and Interactivity.

Staff

Scroggins Award: Best of South
Newsprint – ODYSSEY

Best of Show at SIPA
News, First Place – ODYSSEY

Online media, First Place – ODYSSEY Media Group

Literary magazine, First Place – iliad

Individual Awards
Literary Magazine, Cover – First Place: Beatrice Acheson

Literary Magazine, Table of Contents – First Place: Beatrice Acheson

Literary Magazine, Fiction – First Place: Theron Camp

Literary Magazine, Gallery Spread – First Place: Beatrice Acheson

Newsprint, Editorial Column – First Place: Shea Peters

Newsprint, Entertainment/Feature Column – First Place: Tecoya Richardson

Newsprint, News Feature Story – First Place: Audrey Enghauser

Newsprint, News Story – First Place: Maya Cornish

Newsprint, Sports Column – First Place: Alexander Robinson

Newsmagazine, Feature Package – First Place: Natalie Schliekelman

Newsmagazine, OP/ED Package – First Place: Maya Cornish

Online, Portfolio – First Place: Ireland McCage

Cutline, Sports cutline – First Place: Grace Lang

Literary Magazine, Nonfiction – Second Place: Jillian Akers

Literary Magazine, Poetry Spread – Second Place: Beatrice Acheson

Literary Magazine, Poetry – Second Place: Anonymous

Newsprint, Personality Profile – Second Place: Andrew Robinson

Newsprint, Review – Second Place: Luna Reichert

Newsprint, Sports Story – Second Place: Gretchen Hinger

Newsmagazine, In-depth Package – Second Place: Naomi Hendershot

Online, Investigative Story – Second Place: Audrey Enghauser

Online, Opinion Piece – Second Place: Emma Scott

Online, Portfolio – Second Place: Owen Donnelly

Cutline, News cutline – Second Place: Gretchen Hinger

Literary Magazine, Fiction Spread – Third Place: Beatrice Acheson

Newsprint, Entertainment/Feature Column – Third Place: Natalie Ripps

Newsprint, Feature Story – Third Place: Audrey Enghauser

Online, Feature Story – Third Place (tie): Tecoya Richardson & Sophia Long

Online, Review – Third Place: Emma Scott

Newsmagazine, Table of Contents – Third Place: Naomi Hendershot

Online, Alternative Storytelling – Third Place: Grace Lang & Ireland McCage

Online, News Story – Honorable Mention: Ireland McCage

Online, Sports News – Honorable Mention: Gretchen Hinger

Social Media, Social Media Promotion – Third Place: ODYSSEY Staff

2021 Convention on-site competition winners
Grammar Guru – Natalie Schliekelman/Audrey Enghauser

Quiz Bowl Champions – Audrey Enghauser, Micah Shannon, Owen Donnelly & Natalie Schliekelman

Review writing – 1st Place – Lillian Sams

Review writing – Runner-up – Audrey St. Onge

Literary Magazine Team On-site Production competition, Best Visual Elements & Overall – Lucy Hines, Natalie Ripps, Kaija Gilbertson Hall, & Lillian Sams

Newsprint Team On-site Production competition, Best Story & Overall – Emma Scott, Audrey Enghauser, Carolina Turner & Anna Shaikun

Online Media Team On-site Production competition, Best Interactive/Visual Element – Gretchen Hinger, Owen Donnelly, Lucas Donnelly & Lukas Cornish

Online Media Team On-site Production competition, Best Written Element & Overall – Ireland McCage, Isaac Ramirez, Micah Shannon & Antonio Starks

Photography Team On-site Production competition, Best Single Image & Caption – Dalila Tejada

Photography Team On-site Production competition, Best Gallery – Luna Reichert & Dalila Tejada

 
 

Georgia Scholastic Press Association

The 2020 iliad Literary-Art Magazine received the rating of Superior and received the All-Georgia Literary Magazine award.

Individual Awards:

All-Georgia Literary Magazine: Artwork, “Icon”: Jerian Brown

All-Georgia Literary Magazine: Short Story, “Agnere”: Maya Cornish

All-Georgia Literary Magazine: Cover Design, “FLOW”: Trinity James and Beatrice Acheson

All-Georgia Literary Magazine: Photograph, “Jekyll”: Josie Elliot
 
 

Columbia Scholastic Press Association
The 2019-20 Odyssey Newsmagazine/Odyssey Media Group (website) was named a Hybrid General Magazine Crown Finalist from CSPA.

The 2020 iliad was named a Print Literary Magazine Crown Finalist from CSPA and went on to earn a Silver Crown.

The 2019-2020 Odyssey Newsmagazine/Odyssey Media Group (website) rated a Gold Medalist designation in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Scholastic Hybrid News Critique for 2020. Overall, the publications received 812/1000 points.

The 2020 iliad Literary-Art Magazine rated a Gold Medalist designation in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association‘s Scholastic Literary Magazine Critique for 2020. Overall, the publications received 994/1000 points.

Individual Awards:

Newsmagazine, Alexander Robinson, “Trails of the past” Second place in First Person Experience Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award 2020-2021

Media Group, Naomi Hendershot, Ireland McCage and Samaiyah Ra’aid, “Accepting what’s naturally yours” Second place in News Feature for Digital Media Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award 2020-2021

Media Group, Audrey Enghauser, “Redress for Linnentown” Second place in In-depth News/Feature Story for Digital Media Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award 2020-2021

Media Group, Audrey Enghauser, “Echoes of integration” Certificate of Merit in In-depth News/Feature Story for Digital Media Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award 2020-2021

Literary Magazine, Elena Gilbertson Hall, “Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich?” Second Place in In-depth News/Feature Story for Digital Media Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award 2020

Journalism Education Association

The Odyssey Media Group, advised by David Ragsdale, received an honorable mention for the JEA Diversity Award.

2019-20

 

Ball State University’s J-Day Contest

Superior Feature Story, “Seeking settlement”: Audrey Enghauser

Superior News Story, “Engaging with gender”: Natalie Schliekelman

Superior Sports Story, “Hazardous Heat”: AJ Carr

Superior Personality Feature, “Becoming Sa Blue”: Tecoya Richardson

Superior Opinion Story, “Boiling Point: Dear future Superintendent”: Naomi Hendershot

Superior Editorial Cartoon/Comic, “The social graveyard”: Lillian Sams

Superior Multimedia Story, “Days of Dysfunction”: Mackenzie Caudill and Owen Donnelly

Superior Cover Design, “Issue 3 Cover”: Audrey Kennedy and Elena Gilbertson Hall

Superior Social Media Feed, “ODYSSEY Media Group Instagram Feed”: Luna Reichert, Owen Donnelly and Elena Webber

Superior Print Multi-Page Layout, “Fashion anomaly”: Natalie Ripps and Krista Shumaker

Superior Print Sports Page Design, “Hazardous Heat”: Alexander Robinson

Superior Home Page Design, “ODYSSEY Media Group Home Page”: Owen Donnelly and Ireland McCage

Superior Website Overall, “ODYSSEY Media Group website”: Owen Donnelly and Ireland McCage

Superior Sports Photo, “Go Glads”: Krista Shumaker

Superior Play-By-Play, “Gladiators move to Round 2”: Luna Reichert

Excellent Feature Story, “Back to block”: Maya Cornish and Ireland McCage

Excellent Feature Story, “Exploring the Eastside”: Tecoya Richardson

Excellent News Story, “Echos of integration”: Audrey Enghauser

Excellent Sports Story, “53rd Classic City Championship package”: Odyssey Media Staff

Excellent Sports Story, “Starting with Sherman”: Gretchen Hinger

Excellent Personality Feature, “Fashion anomaly”: Andrew Robinson

Excellent Opinion Story, “Letter from the Editor: Issue 2”: Elena Gilbertson Hall

Excellent Opinion Story, “Recognizing religion”: Natalie Ripps

Excellent Staff Editorial, “Our Take: Issue 2”: Odyssey Media Group Staff

Excellent Social Media Campaign, “COVID-19 Coverage”: Odyssey Media Staff

Excellent Print Multi-Page Layout, “Our hair is good hair”: Natalie Ripps and Frances Thrasher

Excellent Print feature or entertainment page design, “The mind of a coder”: Natalie Ripps

Excellent News Photo, “Honoring history”: Luna Reichert

Excellent Feature Photo, “Hitting home runs”: Krista Shumaker

Excellent Feature Photo, “Part of the art”: Luna Reichert

Honorable Mention News Story, “Pro-life organization gathers outside Clarke Central High School”: Owen Donnelly

Honorable Mention Review, “Ginger”: Audrey Kennedy

Honorable Mention Review, “Circles”: Luna Reichert

Honorable Mention Multimedia Story, “A Boza Chronicle”: Maya Cornish and Ireland McCage

Honorable Mention Podcast, “Table Talk: Episode 2”: Gretchen Hinger and Isabella Johnson

Honorable Mention News Photo, “Protesters positions”: Krista Shumaker
 
 

Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM)

The 2020 Iliad Literary-Art Magazine was selected to receive a rank of Superior in the 2020 NCTE Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) Program.

 
 
Southern Interscholastic Press Association

Staff
2020 Scroggins Award:
Online – ODYSSEY Media Group

Scroggins special distinction publications:
Newsprint, Georgia – ODYSSEY newsmagazine

Literary Magazine Awards:
Literary Magazine, Superior – iliad

Newspaper/Newsmagazine Awards:
All-Southern – ODYSSEY newsmagazine

Online Awards
All-Southern – ODYSSEY Media Group

Individual Awards
Editorial cartoon – Best in show: Lilli Sams

Literary Magazine, Gallery Spread – Best in show: Beatrice Acheson

Online, Features package – Best in show: Maya Cornish & Ireland McCage

Online, News package – Best in show: Audrey Enghauser & Ireland McCage

Online, Opinion package – Best in show: Ireland McCage

Podcast – Best in show: Alexander Robinson & Owen Donnelly

Online, Sports package – Best in show: Owen Donnelly, Luna Reichert & Gretchen Hinger

Online portfolio – Best in show: Owen Donnelly

Photography, Club – Best in show: Krista Shumaker

Photography, Environmental portrait – Best in show: Luna Reichert

Newsmagazine, Feature Story – First Place: Tecoya Richardson

Newsmagazine, News Feature – First Place: Valeria Garcia-Pozo

Newsmagazine, Sports story – First Place: AJ Carr

Online, News – First Place: Owen Donnelly

Literary Magazine, Poetry – Second Place: Grace Lang

Newsmagazine, Review – Second Place: Audrey Kennedy

Online, Blog – Second Place: Alexander Robinson

Online, Investigative story – Second Place: Mackenzie Caudill

Literary Magazine, Fiction – Third Place: Shea Peters

Literary Magazine, Non-fiction – Third Place: Jessica Mack

Newsmagazine, Staff Editorial – Third Place (tie): ODYSSEY newsmagazine staff

Online, Alternative storytelling – Third Place: Lillian Sams & Margaret Kelleher

Online, Features – Third Place: Roxanne Domizi

Online, Reviews – Third Place: Shea Peters

Illustration – Award of merit: Frances Thrasher

Literary Magazine, Cover – Award of merit: Beatrice Acheson and Avery Ray

Literary Magazine, Gallery Spread – Award of merit: Beatrice Acheson

Literary Magazine, Nonfiction spread – Award of merit: Beatrice Acheson

Literary Magazine, Poetry spread – Award of merit: Beatrice Acheson

Literary magazine portfolio – Award of merit: Beatrice Acheson

Newsmagazine, In-depth cover story package – Award of merit: Natalie Ripps and Krista Shumaker

Online, Features package – Award of merit: Andrew Robinson and Owen Donnelly

Online, News package – Award of merit: Mackenzie Caudill & Owen Donnelly

Online, Opinion package – Award of merit: Natalie Ripps & Owen Donnelly

Online, Photo Gallery – Award of merit: Krista Shumaker and Luna Reichert

Online, Sports Package – Award of merit: AJ Carr and Ireland McCage

Photography, Pictorial/scenic – Award of merit: Amanda Ochieng

Editorial cartoon – Honorable mention: Lilli Sams

Infographic – Honorable mention: Audrey Kennedy

Art portfolio – Honorable mention: Lilli Sams

Broadcast, News story – Honorable mention: Colin Frick

Broadcast, Promos – Honorable mention: Krista Shumaker

Literary magazine, Fiction spread – Honorable mention: Beatrice Acheson

Literary magazine, Gallery Spread – Honorable mention: Beatrice Acheson

Literary magazine, Table of contents – Honorable mention: Beatrice Acheson

Online, Photo Gallery – Honorable mention: Luna Reichert

Online, Podcast – Honorable mention: AJ Carr

Online, Sports package – Honorable mention: Gretchen Hinger & Owen Donnelly

Photography, Computer special effects – Honorable mention: Trinity James

2020 Convention on-site competition winners

Grammar Guru – Kaija Gilbertson Hall

Quiz Bowl Champions – Audrey Enghauser, Elena Gilbertson Hall, Alexander Robinson and Elena Webber

Review writing – 1st Place – Ireland McCage

Literary Magazine Team On-site Production competition, Best Visual Elements & Overall – Beatrice Acheson, Georgia Blue Simmons & Clementine Acheson
 
 
REALM

The 2019 Iliad Literary-Art Magazine was selected to receive a rank of Excellent in the 2019 NCTE Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) Program.
 
 
National Scholastic Press Association

The 2018-19 Odyssey Newsmagazine rated an All-American evaluation by the National Scholastic Press Association. The publication received Marks of Distinction for Coverage & Content, Text, Visuals and Presentation. All-American publications must earn 400 or more points plus four or five Marks of Distinction. The Odyssey accrued 470/500 points as a total score.

The 2019 Iliad Literary-Art Magazine received a First Class evaluation by the National Scholastic Press Association. The publication received Marks of Distinction for Photography/Arts/Graphics, Writing and Editing, and Content. First Class publications must score a minimum of 450 points. The Iliad rated 458 points as a total score.

The NSPA Honor Roll of Student Journalists honors students who have worked on an NSPA member publication for two or more years and have maintained a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a four-point scale. Publication advisers or journalism instructors have nominated these students for the honor. NSPA also awards one or more Honor Roll Scholarships annually to graduating seniors inducted into the Honor Roll. Scholarship winners will be announced in May.

Maya Cornish, Odyssey Media Group, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia

Owen Donnelly, Odyssey Media Group, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia

Audrey Enghauser, Odyssey Media Group, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia

Colin Frick, Odyssey Media Group, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia

Audrey Kennedy, Odyssey Media Group, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia

Ireland McCage, Odyssey Media Group, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia

Natalie Ripps, Odyssey Media Group, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia

Natalie Schliekelman, Odyssey Media Group, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia

Individual Awards:

Odyssey Newsmagazine Staff was named a finalist for Best Use of Social Media: Social Media Reporting; Fourth Place

Iliad Literary-Art Magazine Staff was named a finalist for Best Use of Social Media: Social Media Promoting; Fifth Place

Odyssey Newsmagazine Staff was named a finalist for Best Use of Social Media: Social Media Promoting; Honorable Mention

Maya Cornish was named a finalist for Photo of the Year: Environmental Portrait; Honorable Mention

Audrey Enghauser was named a finalist for Blogs; Best in Show
 
 
Columbia Scholastic Press Association

The 2018-19 Odyssey Newsmagazine/Odyssey Media Group (website) was named a Hybrid General Magazine Crown Finalist from CSPA.

The 2018-19 Clarke Central Odyssey Newsmagazine/Odyssey Media Group (website) rated a Gold Medalist designation in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Scholastic News Hybrid Print/Digital Critique for 2018. Overall, the hybrid publications received 986/1000 points

The 2019 Clarke Central iliad Literary-Art Magazine rated a Gold Medalist designation in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Scholastic Literary Magazine Critique for 2019. Overall, the publications received 834/1000 points.

Krista Shumaker, “Touching Base” First place in Photo Layout: Full Page Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award 2018-2019

Karla Dougan, “Road to Recovery” First place in First Person Experience Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award 2018-2019

Krista Shumaker, “Touching Base” Second place in Single Sports Photograph Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award 2018-2019

Zoe Peterson, “Making Moves” Third place in Single Feature Photograph Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award 2018-2019

Suncana Pavlic, “Four Facts to Know about Hurricane Harvey” Certificate of Merit in Informational Graphics Columbia Scholastic Press Association 2018-2019

Eli Clarke and Elena Gilbertson Hall, “Before Baldwin” Certificate of Merit in In-depth news/Feature writing Columbia Scholastic Press Association 2018-2019

Elena Gilbertson Hall, “Boiling Point” Certificate of Merit in General or Humor Commentary Columbia Scholastic Press Association 2018-2019

Alex Robinson, “Return of the Gladiator” Certificate of Merit in News Feature Columbia Scholastic Press Association 2018-2019

MacKenzie Caudill, “Their Second Lives” Certificate of Merit in Alternative Story Form Columbia Scholastic Press Association 2018-2019

Emma Ramsay, “Sneakerheads” Certificate of Merit in Photo Story Columbia Scholastic Press Association 2018-2019

Kelly Fulford, “Battle Weary” Certificate of Merit in Single Sports Photograph Columbia Scholastic Press Association 2018-2019

Katie Grace Upchurch, “Sneakerheads” Certificate of Merit in Typography: A Designed or Art Headline Columbia Scholastic Press Association 2018-2019
 
 
Quill and Scroll Honor Society

The ODYSSEY Newsmagazine/ODYSSEY Media Group (website) received Superior Evaluations for General Practices, Coverage, Visuals, Writing/Editing and Digital Media from the Quill and Scroll Honor Society, thus earning a Henry Gallup Award – top recognition- for Comprehensive News Multimedia. ODYSSEY publications have received Gallup Awards from the Quill and Scroll Honor Society for the last 11 years.

Audrey Enghauser has been declared a National Winner in the Quill and Scroll 2020 International Writing, Photo and Multimedia Contest. The winning entry in the News Writing category was titled, “A restorative approach”.

Shea Peters has been declared a Sweepstakes Winner in the Quill and Scroll 2020 International Writing and Photo Contest. The winning entry in the Editorial Page(s) Design category was titled, “At large: waste warning”.

Owen Donnelly has been declared a Sweepstakes Winner in the Quill and Scroll 2020 International Writing and Photo Contest. The winning entry in the Video Sports Package category was titled, “Gladiators move to round two”.

Colin Frick has been declared a Sweepstakes Winner in the Quill and Scroll 2020 International Writing and Photo Contest. The winning entry in the Video Sports Package category was titled, “Gladiators move to round two”.
 
 
Georgia Scholastic Press Association

The 2019 iliad Literary-Art Magazine received the rating of Superior and received the All-Georgia Literary Magazine award.

The ODYSSEY Newsmagazine received the rating of Superior and received the All-Georgia Newsmagazine award in recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2019-20 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

The ODYSSEY Media Group received the rating of Superior and received the All-Georgia News Website award in recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2019-20 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

The ODYSSEY Media Group and iliad Adviser David Ragsdale was named the Georgia Scholastic Press Association Adviser of the Year.

Individual Awards:

All-Georgia Literary Magazine: Photography, “Democracy is Justice”: Katie Grace Upchurch

All-Georgia Broadcast: Feature Package, “Art: A Second Language”: Lillian Sams

All-Georgia Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: News Story, “Back to Block”: Maya Cornish

All-Georgia Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Feature Story, “Echoes of Integration”: Audrey Enghauser

All-Georgia Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Column Writing, “Letter from the Editor”: Elena Gilbertson Hall

All-Georgia Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Sports News Story, “Shifts in Softball”: Sophia Long

All-Georgia Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Sports Photograph, “Glads vs. Jags”: Luna Reichert

All-Georgia Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: News Photograph, “The Final Two”: Emma Scott

All-Georgia Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Illustration, “Black is Beautiful”: Frances Thrasher

All-Georgia New Media: Social Media Breaking News, “Final Score”: Lillian Sams

All-Georgia New Media: Social Media Promotion, “Issue One is here”: Colin Frick

Superior Literary Magazine: Cover Design, “Anatomia”: Avery Ray and Beatrice Acheson

Superior Broadcast: Podcast, “Table Talk”: Isabella Johnson and Gretchen Hinger

Superior Broadcast: Podcast, “Carr on Parr”: AJ Carr

Superior Literary Magazine: Short Story, “Every Day”: Elena Gilbertson Hall

Superior Literary Magazine: Spread Design, “Her Page Spread”: Lucy Hines

Superior Literary Magazine: Poem, “A Spring’s Walk”: Audrey Kennedy

Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: In-depth News Story, “Days of Dysfunction”: Mackenzie Caudill

Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Feature Profile, “A Boza Chronicle”: Maya Cornish

Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Column Writing, “Boiling Point”: Naomi Hendershot

Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Column Writing, “Let her Ripps”: Natalie Ripps

Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: House Editorials, “Our Take”: Staff

Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Critical Review, “And the Nominees Are”: Isaac Ramirez

Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Sports News Story, “Hazardous Heat”: AJ Carr

Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Sports Game Coverage, “Gladiators move to Elite Eight”: Gretchen Hinger

Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Sports Feature Story, “Seeing Double”: Gretchen Hinger

Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Sports Feature Story, “Grand Slam Cam”: Andrew Robinson

Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: News Photograph, “9/11 Ceremony”: Krista Shumaker

Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Feature/Entertainment Photograph, “Part of the Art”: Luna Reichert

Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Feature/Entertainment Photograph, “Home Run”: Krista Shumaker

Superior Newspaper/Newsmagazine/News Website: Illustration, “Claiming Reparations”: Lillian Sams

Superior New Media: Social Media Storytelling, “Veteran’s Day”: Maya Cornish

Superior New Media: Social Media Breaking News, “Volleyball win”: Krista Shumaker

Superior New Media: Social Media Promotion, “Passion for Rap”: Audrey Enghauser

Elena Gilbertson Hall Georgia Champion Journalist in recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2019-20 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Mackenzie Caudill Georgia Champion Journalist First Runner-Up in recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2019-20 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Owen Donnelly Georgia Junior Champion Journalist in recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2019-20 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Emma Crane First Amendment Contest Second Place in recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2019-20 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

2018-19

 

National Scholastic Press Association

 

The 2018-19 ODYSSEY Media Group (website) received a First Class evaluation by the National Scholastic Press Association. The publication received a Marks of Distinction for Interactive Media and Frequency. The website rated 443 points as a total score.

The 2018 Iliad Literary-Art Magazine received a First Class evaluation by the National Scholastic Press Association. The publication received Marks of Distinction for Photography/Arts/Graphics, Design, and Concept. First Class publications must score a minimum of 450 points. The Iliad rated 463 points as a total score.

The 2017-2018 ODYSSEY Newsmagazine received an All-American evaluation by the National Scholastic Press Association. The publication received Marks of Distinction for Coverage and Content, Text, Visuals and Presentation. The ODYSSEY received 455/500 points as a total score.

The 2017-2018 ODYSSEY Newsmagazine was named a Pacemaker Finalist on Sept. 17. The ODYSSEY is one of 67 publications from across the country to be named a finalist.

Individual awards:

Mackenzie Caudill was named a finalist for Digital Story of the Year: Multimedia Feature Story Package – “Hottest Corner in Town”; Honorable Mention

Karla Dougan was named a finalist for Digital Story of the Year: Blog – “The Road to Recovery”; Second Place

Elena Webber was named a finalist for Digital Story of the Year: Blog – “From Me To You”; Honorable Mention

Elena Gilbertson Hall was named a finalist for Story of the Year: News – “Confronting History”; Honorable Mention

Violet Merritt was named a finalist for Design of the Year: Literary/Speciality Magazine Page/Spread; Third Place

Violet Merritt and Natalie Ripps were named finalists for Design of the Year: Literary/Speciality Magazine Page/Spread; Honorable Mention

Zoe Peterson was named a finalist for Picture of the Year: Environmental Portrait; First Place

Zoe Peterson was named a finalist for Picture of the Year: Environmental Portrait; Second Place

 

Columbia Scholastic Press Association

 

The 2017-18 Clarke Central Odyssey Newsmagazine/Odyssey Media Group (website) rated a Gold Medalist designation in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Scholastic News Hybrid Print/Digital Critique for 2018. Overall, the hybrid publications received 830/1000 points.

The 2017-18 Odyssey Newsmagazine/Odyssey Media Group (website) was named a Hybrid General Magazine Crown Finalist from CSPA and was later named a Gold Crown winner.

The 2018 Clarke Central iliad Literary-Art Magazine rated a Gold Medalist designation in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Scholastic Literary Magazine Critique for 2019. Overall, the publications received 960/1000 points and received All-Columbian Honors for Essentials, Verbal, and Visual.

Individual awards:

Katy Mayfield, “The American Dream” First place in Humor Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award 2017-2018

Lucia Bermudez, “Meeting Means” Third Place in Alternative Story Form Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award 2017-2018

Valeria Garcia-Pozo, “Our Take” Third place in Editorial Page Design Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award 2017-2018

Owen Donnelly, “Cross-town Rivals” Certificate of Merit in Single Sports Photograph 2017-2018

Suncana Pavlic, “Guns” Certificate of Merit in Newsmagazine cover 2017-2018

Ana Aldridge, “Le Sac Part Deux” Certificate of Merit in Sports Features 2017-2018

 

Quill and Scroll Honor Society

 

The ODYSSEY Newsmagazine/ODYSSEY Media Group (website) received Superior Evaluations for General Practices, Coverage, Visuals, Writing/Editing and Digital Media from the Quill and Scroll Honor Society, thus earning a Henry Gallup Award – top recognition- for Comprehensive News Multimedia. ODYSSEY publications have received Gallup Awards from the Quill and Scroll Honor Society for the last 10 years.

National Council of Teachers of English

Iliad Literary-Art Magazine, has been selected to receive a rank of Merit in the 2018 NCTE Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) Program.
 

Southern Interscholastic Press Association

 

Scroggins Award, Best in Show:

2019 Scroggins Award, Website: ODYSSEY Media Group

Scroggins special distinction publications (Best in State):

These publications received an All-Southern rating and represent the best candidate from each member state attending the convention.

2019 Georgia Scroggins Special Distinction Newsprint (Best in State) – ODYSSEY Clarke Central HS

2019 All-Southern – iliad Literary-Art Magazine

2019 All-Southern – ODYSSEY Newsmagazine

2019 All-Southern – ODYSSEY Media Group

2019 Social Media Marketing, Award of Merit: Iliad Staff

2019 Social Media Marketing, Honorable Mention: ODYSSEY Media Group Staff

SIPA 2019 Team On-Site Competition Winners

Review Writing, First Place: Coles Ehlers

Review Writing, Second Place: Ireland McCage

Newspaper, Best Overall: Katie Grace Upchurch, MacKenzie Caudill, Bria Echols and Luna Reichert

Photography, Best Caption: Sophia Long and Andrea Matta-Castillo

Photography, Best Gallery: Owen Donnelly & Shea Peters

2019 SIPA Individual Awards

2019 Patrons Ad page, Best in Convention: Violet Merritt and Beatrice Acheson

2019 Literary Magazine Fiction Spread, Best in Convention: Violet Merritt

2019 Literary Magazine Fiction Spread, Best in Convention: Violet Merritt

2019 Literary Magazine Gallery Spread, Best in Convention: Beatrice Acheson

2019 Headline Package, Best in Convention: Mackenzie Caudill

2019 Feature Package, Best in Convention: Katie Grace Upchurch and Everett Vereen

2019 News Package, Best in Convention: Katie Grace Upchurch

2019 Sports Package, Best in Convention: Mackenzie Caudill

2019 Newsmagazine Portfolio, Best in Convention: Katie Grace Upchurch

2019 Computer Graphics Best in Show: Alexander Robinson

2019 Feature Package Best in Show: Owen Donnelly and Elena Gilbertson Hall

2019 Podcast Best in Show: Andrew Robinson

2019 SIPA’s Best Writing Contest, First Place Editorial Column: Katie Grace Upchurch

2019 SIPA’s Best Writing Contest, First Place Online News: Ana Aldridge

2019 SIPA’s Best Writing Contest, First Place Online Review: Audrey Enghauser

2019 SIPA’s Best Writing Contest, First Place Feature Cutlines: Kelly Fulford

2019 SIPA’s Best Writing Contest, First Place Sports Cutline: Kelly Fulford

2019 SIPA’s Best Writing Contest, Second Place Newsprint Sports Story: Alexander Robinson

2019 SIPA’s Best Writing Contest, Second Place Online Review: Mackenzie Caudill

2019 SIPA’s Best Writing Contest, Second Place Sports Feature: Alexander Robinson

2019 SIPA’s Best Writing Contest, Second Place Sports Column: Mackenzie Caudill

2019 SIPA’s Best Writing Contest, Third Place Newsprint Sports Story: Andrea Matta-Castillo

2019 SIPA’s Best Writing Contest, Third Place News Cutline: Krista Shumaker

2019 SIPA’s Best Writing Contest, Third Place Newsprint Personality Feature: Elena Gilbertson Hall

2019 Literary Magazine Cover, Award of Merit: Violet Merritt and Beatrice Acheson

2019 Literary Magazine Gallery Spread, Award of Merit: Violet Merritt

2019 Literary Magazine Nonfiction Spread, Award of Merit: Violet Merritt

2019 Literary Magazine Poetry Spread, Award of Merit: Violet Merritt

2019 Literary Magazine Table of Contents, Award of Merit: Violet Merritt and Beatrice Acheson

2019 Feature Package, Award of Merit: Katie Grace Upchurch

2019 Entertainment Package, Award of Merit: Katie Grace Upchurch and Everett Vereen

2019 Literary Magazine Portfolio, Award of Merit: Violet Merritt

2019 News Package, Award of Merit: Katie Grace Upchurch

2019 Op/Ed Package, Award of Merit: Katie Grace Upchurch

2019 Sports Package, Award of Merit: Mackenzie Caudill

2019 Newsmagazine Portfolio, Award of Merit: Mackenzie Caudill

2019 Feature Package Award of Merit: Owen Donnelly, Kelly Fulford, Alexander Robinson and Katie Grace Upchurch

2019 Photo Gallery Award of Merit: Kelly Fulford and Krista Shumaker

2019 Literary Magazine Poetry Spread, Honorable Mention: Violet Merritt

2019 Literary Magazine Portfolio, Honorable Mention: Beatrice Acheson

2019 Entertainment Package, Honorable Mention: Everett Vereen

2019 Headline Package, Honorable Mention: Mackenzie Caudill

2019 Headline Package, Honorable Mention: Katie Grace Upchurch

2019 News Package, Honorable Mention: Everett Vereen

2019 Sports Package, Honorable Mention: Katie Grace Upchurch

2019 Newsmagazine Table of Contents, Honorable Mention: Katie Grace Upchurch

2019 Feature Package, Honorable Mention: Owen Donnelly and Emma Ramsay

2019 Photo Gallery, Honorable Mention: Kelly Fulford and Owen Donnelly

2019 Environmental Portrait, Honorable Mention: Kelly Fulford

2019 News Photo, Honorable Mention: Kelly Fulford

2017-18

 

 

Georgia Scholastic Press Association

 

ODYSSEY Online All-Georgia News Website In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

ODYSSEY Newsmagazine All-Georgia Newsmagazine In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

ODYSSEY Online General Excellence News Website In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

ODYSSEY Newsmagazine General Excellence Newsmagazine In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

ODYSSEY Online Superior News Website In recognition of outstanding
achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

ODYSSEY Newsmagazine Superior Newsmagazine In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Individual recognition:

Lucia Bermudez Georgia Champion Journalist In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Ana Aldridge Georgia Junior Champion Journalist In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Aneesa Conine-Nakano Georgia Champion Journalist First Runner-Up In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Valeria Garcia-Pozo Georgia Junior Champion Journalist First Runner-Up In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Lucia Bermudez “Letters From the Editor” All-Georgia Column Writing In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Bria Echols “The Snow Day” All-Georgia Caption Writing In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Hannah Gale “Hoop Dreams” All-Georgia Double-Track Layout In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Elena Gilbertson Hall “Rethinking Retakes” All-Georgia News In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Elena Gilbertson Hall “Growing With Gorham” All-Georgia Feature Profile In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Audrey Kennedy “Taking a Knee” All-Georgia Editorial Cartoon In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Zoe Peterson “Imagining Greatness” All-Georgia Critical Review In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Zoe Peterson “Helicopter Parents” All-Georgia Illustration In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Alexander Robinson “Addressing the Anthem” All-Georgia Sports Feature In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

The ODYSSEY Staff “Our Take” All-Georgia House Editorials In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Katherine Grace Upchurch “Americans’ Opinions On Protesting During The National Anthem” All-Georgia Infographics In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Ana Aldridge “Le Sack, Part Deux” Superior Sports Feature In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Julie Alpaugh “Making the List” Superior News Photo In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Julie Alpaugh “5 Things To Know About Being Catcher” Superior Sports Photo In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Mackenzie Caudill “Aiding Athens’ Immigrant Community” Superior In-Depth News Story In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Owen and Caedmon Churchwell “The Curse Continues” Superior Sports Column In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Aneesa Conine-Nakano “Letters From the Editor” Superior Column Writing In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Hannah Gale “Returning to Her Roots” Superior Sports Feature In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Kri Hair “ODYSSEY Cover” Superior Illustration In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Jurnee Louder “Stepping into a World… Montu’s Delight” Superior Feature Profile In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Jurnee Louder & Coles Ehlers “Flash to the Future” Superior In-Depth News Story In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Connor McCage “Growing Out” Superior Feature Story In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Suncana Pavlic “Rapper’s Delight” Superior Illustration In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Suncana Pavlic & Zoe Peterson & Emma Ramsey “Ink” Superior Photo Essay In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Valeria Garcia-Pozo “Learning to Heal” Superior Column Writing In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Alexander Robinson “Taking out the Trash” Superior Sports News In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Katherine Grace Upchurch “The Same Old World” Superior Critical Review In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2017-18 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.
 

National Council of Teachers of English

 

The 2017 iliad Literary Art Magazine has been selected to receive a rank of Recommended for Highest Award in the 2017 NCTE Program to Recognize Excellence in Student Literary Magazines.
 

National Scholastic Press Association

 

The 2016-17 Odyssey Newsmagazine rated an All-American evaluation by the National Scholastic Press Association. The publication received Marks of Distinction for Coverage & Content, Visuals, Presentation and Text. All-American publications must earn 400-500 points and four or five Marks of Distinction. The Odyssey accrued 475 points as a total score.

The Odyssey Media Group (website) was named a Pacemaker Finalist on March 2, 2018. This is a distinction only 42 out of 200 schools received. https://studentpress.org/nspa/2018-online-pacemaker-finalists-announced/

The Odyssey Media Group (website) was named a Pacemaker on April 14, 2018. This is distinction is considered the Pulitzer Prize of high school Journalism.

2018 Online Pacemaker

The 2017 Iliad Literary-Art Magazine rated a First Class evaluation by the National Scholastic Press Association. The iliad accrued 463 points.

Individual awards:

Violet Merritt was awarded Third place in Literary Magazine Page/Spread in the NSPA 2017 Design of the Year competition.

Kri Hair, Sara Goodie and Violet Merritt were awarded and Honorable Mention in Literary Magazine Cover for “When the forest burns”

The NSPA Honor Roll of Student Journalists honors students who have worked on an NSPA member publication for two or more years and have maintained a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a four-point scale. Publication advisers or journalism instructors have nominated these students for the honor. NSPA also awards one or more Honor Roll Scholarships annually to graduating seniors inducted into the Honor Roll. Scholarship winners will be announced in May.
Lucia Bermudez, Odyssey, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia
Hannah Gale, Odyssey, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia
Jurnee Louder, Odyssey, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia
Jordan Serena Rhym, Odyssey, Clarke Central High School, Athens, Georgia
 

Columbia Scholastic Press Association

The 2016-17 Odyssey Newsmagazine/Odyssey Online was named a Hybrid General Magazine Crown winner from CSPA.
https://bit.ly/2vbfkCS

The 2016-17 Clarke Central High School Iliad Literary-Art Magazine was rated as a Gold Medalist in the Literary Art Magazine critique for 2017. The magazine received All-Columbian honors (top ranking) Verbal and Visual; the magazine received a score of 850 out of a possible 1000.

The 2016-17 Clarke Central Odyssey Newsmagazine/Odyssey Online was rated as a Gold Medalist in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Scholastic News Hybrid Print/Digital Critique for 2017. The Odyssey received All-Columbian honors (top ranking) for Visual and Verbal. Overall, the magazine received 976/1000 points.

Individual winners can be found here:

Jurnee Louder was awarded an Honorable Mention in Personal Opinion; Off-Campus Issues from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for “Barbie Savior”

Kevin Mobley was awarded Third Place in Breaking News from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for “Perno Hired as Head Football Coach”

Hannah Gale was awarded First Place in Blogging from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for “Why Did You Leave?”

Zoe Peterson was awarded an Honorable Mention in Personality Profile from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for “Understanding Andre”

Ashley Lawrence was awarded an Honorable Mention in Computer generated Art/Illustration from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for “Life through the lens”

Ashley Lawrence was awarded Second Place in Cartoon Portfolio of Work from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association

Violet Merritt was awarded Third Place in Informational Graphics from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for “Presidential Possibilities”

Sunčana Pavlić was awarded First Place in Informational Graphics; Portfolio of Work from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association

Karla Dougan and Zoe Peterson were awarded Honorable Mentions in Video PSA’s from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for “Why we need to learn about consent”

Julie Alpaugh was awarded an Honorable Mention in Video News Packages from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for “Toda La Familia Trabajando Para Usted”

https://cspa.columbia.edu/magazine-2018-crown-finalists-announced

Southern Interscholastic Press Association

Scroggins Award, Best in Show:

2018 Scroggins Award, Newsprint: ODYSSEY Newsmagazine

2018 Scroggins Award, Literary Magazine: iliad Literary-Art Magazine

Scroggins special distinction publications (Best in State):
These publications received an All-Southern rating and represent the best candidate from each member state attending the convention.

2018 Georgia Scroggins Special Distinction Newsprint (Best in State) – ODYSSEY Clarke Central HS

All-Southern – iliad Literary-Art Magazine

All-Southern – ODYSSEY Newsmagazine

Superior – ODYSSEY Media Group (website)

2018 Convention on-site competition winners:
2018 Quiz Bowl Champions: Delia Adamson, Aneesa Conine-Nakano, Alexander Robinson, Katie Grace Upchurch
2018 Newsprint Team Onsite Production Competition, Best Story and Overall: Valeria Garcia-Pozo, Jordan Rhym, Katie Grace Upchurch and Sam Mattern-Parkes
2018 Photography Team Onsite Photo Competition, Best Gallery: Emma Ramsay and Sunčana Pavlić
2018 Photography Team Onsite Photo Competition, Best Captions: Emma Ramsay and Sunčana Pavlić
2018 Review Writing, Second Place: Isabella Gonzalez

2018 SIPA Individual Awards

Newsmagazine Headline Package, Best in Show: Sunčana Pavlić
Newsmagazine Entertainment Package, Best in Show: Sunčana Pavlić
Strip Cartoon, Best in Show: Sunčana Pavlić
Computer Art, Best in Show: Sunčana Pavlić
Newsmagazine News Package, Best in Show: Katie Grace Upchurch
Online Videography, Best in Show: Owen Churchwell
Online Opinion Package, Best in Show: Aneesa Conine-Nakano
Environmental Portrait, Best in Show: Zoe Peterson
Newspaper Staff Editorial, First Place: ODYSSEY Media Group
Online Reviews, First Place: Elena Gilbertson Hall
Online Features, First Place: Sara Goodie
Online Blog, First Place: Maddie Ingle
Newspaper Sports Feature, First Place: Owen Churchwell and Lucia Bermudez
Online News, Second Place: Ana Aldridge
Online Reviews, Second Place: Ashley Lawrence
Online Blog, Second Place: Crystal Fox
Literary Magazine, Prose Non-Fiction, Second Place: Luis Garcia
Newspaper Editorial Column, Second Place: Lucia Bermudez
Newspaper Entertainment/Feature Column, Second Place: Lucia Bermudez
Newspaper News Feature, Second Place: Jurnee Louder
Newspaper Personality Feature, Second Place: Elena Gilbertson Hall
Newspaper Review, Second Place: Gabriel Mantione-Holmes
Online Alternative Storytelling, Second Place: Connor McCage
Online Alternative Storytelling, Third Place: Aneesa Conine-Nakano
Online Blog, Third Place: Delia Adamson
Community Ad, Award of Merit: Sunčana Pavlić
Infographic, Award of Merit: Sunčana Pavlić
Art portfolio, Award of Merit: Sunčana Pavlić
Newsmagazine Cover, Award of Merit: Sunčana Pavlić
Newsmagazine Entertainment Package, Award of Merit: Everett Vereen
Newsmagazine Headline Package, Award of Merit: Katie Grace Upchurch
Newsmagazine Sports Package, Award of Merit: Katie Grace Upchurch
Online Photo Gallery, Award of Merit: Zoe Peterson
Online Videography, Award of Merit: Mackenzie Caudill
Computer Art, Honorable Mention: Zoe Peterson
Editorial Cartoon, Honorable Mention: Paulina Hafer
Broadcast News Story, Honorable Mention: Kelly Fulford and Gabriel Mantione-Holmes
Literary Magazine, Nonfiction Spread, Honorable Mention: Violet Merritt
Literary Magazine Table of Contents, Honorable Mention: Sara Goodie
Newsmagazine News Package, Honorable Mention: Katie Grace Upchurch

 

National Scholastic Press Association

The 2016-17 Odyssey Newsmagazine rated an All-American evaluation by the National Scholastic Press Association. The publication received Marks of Distinction for Coverage & Content, Visuals, Presentation and Text. All-American publications must earn 400-500 points and four or five Marks of Distinction. The Odyssey accrued 475 points as a total score.

 

Columbia Scholastic Press Association

The 2016-17 Clarke Central High School Iliad Literary-Art Magazine was rated as a Gold Medalist in the Literary Art Magazine critique for 2017. The magazine received All-Columbian honors (top ranking) Verbal and Visual; the magazine received a score of 850 out of a possible 1000.

The 2016-17 Clarke Central Odyssey Newsmagazine/Odyssey Online was rated as a Gold Medalist in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Scholastic News Hybrid Print/Digital Critique for 2017. The Odyssey received All-Columbian honors (top ranking) for Visual and Verbal. Overall, the magazine received 976/1000 points.

The 2016-17 Odyssey Newsmagazine/Odyssey Online was named a Hybrid General Magazine Crown Finalist from CSPA.

Individual winners:

Jurnee Louder was awarded an honorable mention in Personal Opinion; Off-Campus Issues from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for “Barbie Savior”
Kevin Mobley was awarded third place in Breaking News from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for “Perno Hired as Head Football Coach”
Hannah Gale was awarded first place in Blogging from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for “Why Did You Leave?”
Zoe Peterson was awarded an honorable mention in Personality Profile from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for “Understanding Andre”
Ashley Lawrence was awarded an honorable mention in Computer generated Art/Illustration from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for “Life through the lens”
Ashley Lawrence was awarded second place in Cartoon portfolio of work from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association
Violet Merritt was awarded third place in Informational Graphics from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for “Presidential Possibilities”
Sunčana Pavlić was awarded first place in Informational Graphics; Portfolio of work from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association
Karla Dougan and Zoe Peterson were awarded honorable mentions in Video PSA’s from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for “Why we need to learn about consent”
Julie Alpaugh was awarded an honorable mention in Video News Packages from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for “Toda La Familia Trabajando Para Usted”

 

Quill and Scroll Honor Society

The 2016-17 Clarke Central Odyssey Online was awarded Superior Evaluations for Overall Coverage, Visuals and Writing/Editing from the Quill and Scroll Honor Society, thus earning a Henry Gallup Award – top recognition. This is the first time the website has received a Gallup Award from the Quill and Scroll Honor Society.

The 2016-17 Clarke Central Odyssey Newsmagazine was awarded Exceptional Evaluations for Overall Coverage, Visuals and Writing/Editing from the Quill and Scroll Honor Society, thus earning an International First Place Award – Superior.

 

Georgia Scholastic Press Association

The 2017 iliad Literary-Art Magazine received a Superior evaluation in the 2016-17 Literary Magazine General Excellence competition of the Georgia Scholastic Press Association

The 2017 iliad Literary-Art Magazine received General Excellence in the 2016-17 Literary Magazine General Excellence competition of the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

The 2017 iliad Literary-Art Magazine was rated as “All Georgia Literary Magazine” – Best of the Best for 2016-2017.

Individual recognition:

Zoe Peterson was awarded an Honorable Mention in the best on-site photograph competition of the Georgia Scholastic Press Association at the fall conference on Nov. 1, 2017.

Mara Bastow “Roach,” Superior Poetry – In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Delia Adamson “Absence,” All Georgia Poetry – In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

Kri Hair, Sara Goodie and Violet Merritt “When the forest burns,” All Georgia Cover Design – In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17 from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

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2016-17

 

Quill and Scroll Honor Society

The 2015-16 Clarke Central Odyssey Newsmagazine was awarded Superior Evaluations for Overall Coverage, Visuals and Writing/Editing from the Quill and Scroll Honor Society, thus earning a Henry Gallup Award- top recognition. This is the eighth time the publication has received a Gallup Award from the Quill and Scroll Honor Society.

Columbia Scholastic Press Association

The 2015-16 Clarke Central Odyssey Newsmagazine was rated as a Gold Medalist in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Scholastic News Hybrid Print/Digital Critique for 2016. The Odyssey received All-Columbian honors (top ranking) for Essentials, Visual and Verbal. Overall, the magazine received 977/1000 points.

The 2015-16 Odyssey Newsmagazine/Odyssey Online was named a Hybrid News Crown Winner from CSPA.

The 2015-16 Clarke Central High School Iliad Literary-Art Magazine was rated as a Gold Medalist in the 2016 Literary Art Magazine critique for 2016. The magazine received All-Columbian honors (top ranking) Verbal and Visual; the magazine received a score of 946 out of a possible 1000.

Columbia Scholastic Press Association Individual winners –

ODYSSEY Newsmagazine and ODYSSEY Online
Ella Sams – 1st Place, in video news package in digital media for “Counting Days Until Cabaret”
Christina Kurian – 2nd Place, in sports feature in digital media for “Passion for Sports Moves onto Teaching”
Kevin Mobley – Certificate of Merit, in sports commentary in digital media for “Finally, Something to Caw About”
Louise Platter – Certificate of Merit, in personality profile in digital media for “Breaking Her Bonds”

iliad Literary-Art Magazine
Lela Jenkins – 1st Place, in single page design single subject feature package for magazine publications
Emily Watson – 3rd Place, in double-truck design single subject feature package for magazine publications
Julie Alpaugh – 3rd Place, in single news feature photograph for magazine publications
Lela Jenkins – Certificate of Merit, in typography on one page or spread for magazine publication
Sophie Fernandes – Certificate of Merit, in essays for magazine publications
Mara Bastow – Certificate of Merit, in experimental fiction for magazine publications

National Council of Teachers of English

The 2016 Iliad Literary and Art Magazine received the 2016 Program to Recognize Excellence Student Literary Magazines’ rank of Superior.

National Scholastic Press Association

The 2015-16 Odyssey Newsmagazine rated an All-American evaluation by the National Scholastic Press Association. The publication received Marks of Distinction for Coverage, Content, Visuals and Text. All-American publications must earn 400-500 points and four or five Marks of Distinction. The Odyssey accrued 450 points as a total score.

The 2015-16 ODYSSEY Newsmagazine was named a Pacemaker Finalist on August 8. This is the third time in the magazine’s history to be so recognized.

ODYSSEY Newsmagazine placed eighth in Best of Show at the JEA/NSPA Fall convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The 2016-17 ODYSSEY Online rated an All-American evaluation by the National Scholastic Press Association. The publication received Marks of Distinction for Coverage/Content, Interactivity/Community, Breaking News and Rich Media. All-American publications must earn 3,400 points and four or five Marks of Distinction. The Odyssey accrued 3,975 points as a total score.

The ODYSSEY Online was named a Pacemaker Finalist.
The ODYSSEY Online placed tenth in Best of Show at the JEA/NSPA Fall convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The 2015-16 iliad Literary-Art Magazine achieved a First Place Honor Rating. The magazine achieved Marks of Distinction for Writing and Editing. The magazine scored 459 points in its evaluation.

The iliad (2015-16) placed seventh in Best of Show at the JEA/NSPA Fall convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Individual recognition –
Kevin Mobley was named a finalist for Story of the Year – News Story.
Kevin Mobley placed third in News Story of the Year.
Zoe Peterson was named a finalist for Multimedia Story of the Year – Sports.
Zoe Peterson placed seventh in the Sports Multimedia Story of The Year.
Zoe Peterson and Flora Lechtreck were named finalists for Multimedia Story of the Year – Sports.
Zoe Peterson and Flora Letreck placed ninth in the Sports Multimedia Story of The Year.

Georgia Scholastic Press Association

The Iliad Literary-Art Magazine for 2015-16 received a Superior evaluation in the 2015-16 Literary Magazine General Excellence competition of the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

The Iliad Literary-Art Magazine was rated as “All Georgia” – Best of the Best for 2015-2016.

The ODYSSEY Newsmagazine for 2016-17 received a Superior evaluation in the 2016-17 Newsmagazine General Excellence competition of the Georgia Scholastic Press Association

The ODYSSEY Online for 2016-17 received a Superior evaluation in the 2016-17 Website General Excellence competition of the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

The ODYSSEY Newsmagazine received the 2016-17 award for the General Excellence Newsmagazine competition of the Georgia Scholastic Press Association

The ODYSSEY Staff received a Superior evaluation for the 2016-17 House Editorial competition of the Georgia Scholastic Press Association

Individual Winners –
Jared Warner, “The Leaky Faucet” – All Georgia Short Story In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2015-16
Lela Jenkins, “Divide” – All Georgia Spread Design In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2015-16
Ella Sams, “Axis” – All Georgia Cover Design In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2015-16
Ella Sams, “Cognizant” – Superior Artwork In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2015-16
Lela Jenkins, “Arrived” – Superior Spread Design In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2015-16
Tierra Hayes, “Whatever I Wanted” – Superior Poetry In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2015-16
Luke Slaboda – “Waterfall” Superior Photography In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2015-16
Sara Goodie – “Born to Hate” Superior Short Story In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2015-16
Johanna Hall – received the 2017 award for Junior Champion Journalist from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association
Sophie Fernandes – received the 2017 award for Georgia Champion Journalist from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association
Lucia Bermudez – All Georgia Sports Feature Story In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Emma Ramsay All – Georgia Sports News Story In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Johanna Hall All – Georgia Advertising Design In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Julie Alpaugh All – Georgia Feature Photograph In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Emma Ramsay – All Georgia Caption Writing In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Valeria Garcia-Pozo – All Georgia Commentary In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Kevin Mobley All – Georgia In-depth News Story In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Katy Mayfield All – Georgia Feature Story In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Ana Aldridge All – Georgia News Story In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Kelly Fulford All – Georgia Sports Package In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Suncana Pavlic Superior – in Advertising Design In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Johanna Hall Superior – Infographic In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Katy Mayfield and Kevin Mobley – Superior Infographic In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Zoe Peterson – Superior Sports Photograph In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Julie Alpaugh – Superior Sports Photograph In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Hannah Gale – Superior Sports Column In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Lucia Bermudez and Owen Churchwell – Superior Sports Feature Story In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Johanna Hall – Superior Sports Feature Story In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Katy Mayfield – Superior Commentary In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Gabriel Mantione-Holmes and Katy Mayfield – Superior Opposing Viewpoints Column- “Head to Head” In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Sophie Fernandes – Superior Column Writing- “Boiling Point” In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Hannah Gale – Superior Feature Profile In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Aneesa Conine-Nakano – Superior Feature Profile In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Grace Polaneczky – Superior Feature Story In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Andrew Caldwell and Kevin Mobley – Superior In-depth News Story In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Mackenzie Caudill – Superior News Story In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Valeria Garcia-Pozo – Superior News Story In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Zoe Peterson – Superior Sports Package In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Karla Dougan and Zoe Peterson – Superior Production In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Ana Aldridge and Julie Alpaugh – Superior Feature Package In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Karla Dougan – Superior News Package In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17
Kiki Griffin – Superior News Package In recognition of outstanding achievement in scholastic journalism during 2016-17

Southern Interscholastic Press Association

The 2016-17 Odyssey Newsmagazine was recognized as All-Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association for the twelfth-consecutive year. This is SIPA’s highest evaluation rating. These publications demonstrate excellence in all areas of scholastic journalism production. These publications effectively integrate writing, design and photography/art to give readers an excellent record of the school. The Odyssey Newsmagazine was rated All-Southern for Advertising, Features, News, Opinion, Sports, Photography and Graphics, and Design and Presentation.

The 2016 Iliad was as recognized as All-Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association for tenth time in 12 years. This is SIPA’s highest evaluation rating. These publications demonstrate excellence in all areas of scholastic journalism production. These publications effectively integrate writing, design and photography/art to give readers an excellent record of the school. The Iliad received top evaluations in Reader Services, Design, Art/Photography, Non-fiction, and Special Touches.

The 2016-17 Odyssey Online was recognized as All-Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press for the sixth consecutive year. This is SIPA’s highest evaluation rating. These publications demonstrate excellence in all areas of scholastic journalism production. These publications effectively integrate writing, design and photography/art to give readers an excellent record of the school. The Odyssey Online was rated All-Southern for Content and Coverage, Interactivity, Design and Rich Media.

Staff awards:
Scroggins Award (top honors): ODYSSEY Newsmagazine, Best Newspaper at SIPA
Scroggins Award (top honors): ODYSSEY Online, Best Website at SIPA
Scroggins Award (top honors): the iliad, Best Literary Magazine at SIPA
Best in State Newspaper (Georgia) : ODYSSEY Newsmagazine
All-Southern: the iliad
All-Southern: ODYSSEY Newsmagazine
All-Southern: ODYSSEY Online

Individual awards:
Best in Show: Ashley Lawrence, Editorial Cartoon
Best in Show: Ashley Lawrence, Illustration
Best in Show: Julie Alpaugh and Lucia Bermudez, Newsmagazine cover/front page
Best in Show: Jurnee Louder, Entertainment page
Best in Show: Sunčana Pavlić, Computer graphics
Best in Show: Zoe Peterson, Environmental portrait
First Place: ODYSSEY staff (Katy Mayfield), Staff editorial
First Place: Johanna Hall, Sports feature
First Place: Sunčana Pavlić, Alternative storytelling
First Place: Maddie Rose Hall, Reviews
Second Place: Andrew Caldwell and Kevin Mobley, News story
Second Place: Kevin Mobley, Investigative story
Award of Merit: Emily Watson and Lela Jenkins, Cover
Award of Merit: Emily Watson and Lela Jenkins, Gallery spread
Award of Merit: Emily Watson and Lela Jenkins, Nonfiction spread
Award of Merit: Emily Watson and Lela Jenkins, Poetry spread
Award of Merit: Emily Watson and Lela Jenkins, Table of contents
Award of Merit: Jurnee Louder, Entertainment page
Award of Merit: Hannah Gale and Julie Alpaugh, Sports page
Award of merit: Katie Grace Upchurch, Computer graphics
Award of merit: Julie Alpaugh, Sports photo
Third Place: Sophie Fernandes, Prose Non-Fiction
Third Place: Emma Ramsay, Review
Third Place: Aneesa Conine-Nakano, Alternative storytelling
Third Place: Aneesa Conine-Nakano, Features
Honorable mention: Julie Alpaugh, Club photo

Competitions:
First Place: Valeria Garcia-Pozo, Grammar Guru
First Place: Connor McCage, Review Writing
Best Overall: Delia Adamson, Katie Grace Upchurch, Katy Mayfield and Kennae Hunter, Newspaper Team On-site Production
Best Design: Delia Adamson, Katie Grace Upchurch, Katy Mayfield and Kennae Hunter,
Newspaper Team On-site Production
Best Captions: Sunčana Pavlić and Emma Crane, Photography Team On-site Production
Second Place: CCHS Heavy D: Sara Goodie, Gabriel Mantione-Holmes, Katie
Grace Upchurch and Everett Vereen

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2015-16

 

Quill and Scroll Honor Society

The magazine was awarded Superior Evaluations for Overall Coverage, Visuals and Writing/Editing from the Quill and Scroll Honor Society, thus earning a Henry Gallup Award- top recognition.  This is the seventh time the publication has received a Gallup Award from the Quill and Scroll Honor Society.

 

National Scholastic Press Association

The Odyssey Online was named a Pacemaker Finalist – https://studentpress.org/nspa/2016-nspa-online-pacemaker-finalists-announced/. The Odyssey Online was named a Pacemaker winner on April 16 – https://studentpress.org/nspa/awards/2016-online-pacemaker-winners/.

 

The 2014-15 Odyssey Newsmagazine rated an All-American evaluation by the National Scholastic Press Association.  The publication received Marks of Distinction for Coverage/Content, Writing/Editing, Photos/Art/Graphics, and Layout.  All-American publications must earn 3200 or more points plus four or five Marks of Distinction.  The Odyssey accrued 3,840 points as a total score.

 

Chad Rhym was named a finalist in the Photo of the Year Competition – Environmental.

https://studentpressblogs.org/nspa/2015-picture-of-the-year-finalists/ Rhym received an Honorable Mention on November 14.

 

Ella Sams was named a finalist for the Cartooning Award – Editorial Cartoon.

https://studentpressblogs.org/nspa/2015-cartooning-award-finalists/ Sams received Fourth Place on November 14.

 

The ODYSSEY Online received a Fifth Place in the Best of Show competition at the JEA/NSPA Fall Convention in Orlando, Florida on November 14.  The website received a First Class Honor rating for achieving 3400 or more points in evaluation.  

The 2015 Iliad Literary-Art Magazine received a First-Class evaluation by the National Scholastic Press Association.  The publication received a Mark of Distinction for Content.  The Iliad rated 465 points as a total score.

 

Ethan Crane, Louise Platter and Ella Sams were named finalists in the Design of the Year Competition – Magazine Page/Spread. https://studentpressblogs.org/nspa/2015-design-of-the-year-finalists/  The group received Fifth Place on November 14.

 

Columbia Scholastic Press Association

 

The 2014-15 Clarke Central Odyssey Newsmagazine was rated as a Gold Medalist in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Scholastic News Hybrid Print/Digital Critique for 2015.  The Odyssey received All-Columbian honors (top ranking) for Essentials, Visual and Verbal.  Overall, the magazine received 982/1000 points.

 

The 2014-15 Odyssey Newsmagazine/Odyssey Online received a Hybrid News Gold Crown rating from CSPA.  

https://cspa.columbia.edu/recepient-lists/2016-awards-student-work-crown-awards-scholastic-recipients

 

 News feature

1st:  Katy Mayfield, “Blurred Lines,” The Odyssey, Clarke Central High School, Athens, GA;

Entertainment reviews

Certificate of Merit: Madeline Hall, “Fighting with Fury,” The Odyssey, Clarke Central High School, Athens, GA;

Single spot news photograph 

2nd  Chad Rhym, “Swimming Photo,” The Odyssey, Clarke Central High School, Athens, GA;

Personality profile

Certificate of Merit: Mary Merritt, “Leaving Leukemia Behind,” Odyssey Online, Clarke Central High School, Athens, GA;

Single spot news photograph

3rd Porter McLeod, “Salted,” Odyssey Online, Clarke Central High School, Athens, GA;

Video Commercial

1. Ella Sams, “Trick or Treat Book Week,” Odyssey Online, Clarke Central High School, Athens, GA;

Digital Media Sports features
2nd Place. Christina Kurian, “Passion for Sports Moves onto Teaching,” Odyssey Online, Clarke Central High School, Athens, GA;

Digial Media Sports commentary
Certificate of Merit. Kevin Mobley, “Finally, Something to Caw About,” Odyssey Online, Clarke Central High School, Athens, GA;

Digital Media Video news package
1st Place., Ella Sams, “Counting Days Until Cabaret,” Odyssey Online, Clarke Central High School, Athens, GA;

DM14. Personality profile
Certificate of Merit. Louise Platter, “Breaking Her Bonds,” Odyssey Online, Clarke Central High School, Athens, GA;

 

The 2014-2015 Clarke Central Iliad Literary-Art Magazine was rated as a Gold Medalist in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Student Magazine Critique for 2015.  The Iliad received 914/1000 points and one All-Columbian designation – Verbal.  The Iliad has received six consecutive Gold Medalist Awards.  

 

Georgia Scholastic Press Association

 

The Iliad Literary-Art Magazine for 2014-15 received an All-Georgia rating in the 2014-15 Literary Magazine competition of the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

 

The Iliad Literary-Art Magazine for 2014-15 received a Superior rating in the 2014-15 Literary Magazine competition of the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

 

Superior Photography – Porter McLeod
Superior Cover Design – Maria Velasquez & Gregg Guichard
Superior Spread Design – Gansiry Thioub & Yung Kipreos
Superior Spread Design – Ethan Crane
Superior Short Story – Mary Merritt
Superior Artwork – Ella Sams
Superior Poetry – Benjamin Simonds-Malamud
All GA Short Story -Benjamin Simunds-Malamud 

 

The ODYSSEY Newsmagazine received an All-Georgia rating in the 2015-16 Newsmagazine competition of the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

 

The ODYSSEY Online received an All-Georgia rating in the 2015-16 News Website competition of the Georgia Scholastic Press Association.

 

Broadcast Production

All Georgia

Karla Dougan and Zoe Peterson “The Next Step,” Odyssey Media Group, Clarke Central High School

News Story

Superior

Adrienne Lumpkin, “Moving on up,” Odyssey, Clarke Central High School

 

In-Depth News Story

Superior

Violet Merrit, “Heading uphill,” Odyssey, Clarke Central High School

 

News Photograph

Superior

Sophie Fernandes, “Washed Out,” ODYSSEY Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School

All Georgia

Sophie Fernandes, “It’s Personal,” Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School

 

Broadcast News Package

All Georgia

Julie Alpaugh “Learning with Lenovo Laptops,” Odyssey Media Group, Clarke Central High School

Broadcast In-Depth News/Documentary

All Georgia

Kelly Fulford “New year, new Central,” Odyssey Media Group, Clarke Central HS

 

Feature Story

Superior

Lucia Bermudez, “Miscalculations,” Odyssey, Clarke Central High School

Superior

Emma Ramsay, “Life as Logen,” Odyssey, Clarke Central High School

 

Feature Profile

Superior

Ella Sams, “Rooted in Central,” Odyssey, Clarke Central

High School

Superior

Fajr Delane, “Life Beyond Bosnia,” Odyssey, Clarke Central

High School

Broadcast Feature Package

All Georgia

Karla Dougan & Lucia Bermudez, “Finding a Phamily Phavorite,” Odyssey Media Group, Clarke Central HS

 

Column

All Georgia

Kevin Mobley, “Letter from the Editor,” ODYSSEY Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School

 

Sports Photograph

Superior

Julie Alpaugh, “Running in a Win,” Odyssey, Clarke Central High School

Broadcast Sports Package

All Georgia

Flora Lechtreck & Zoe Peterson, “Behind the Number- Tyra Thompson,” Odyssey Media Group, Clarke Central High School

Headline Writing

Superior

Katy Mayfield, Jordan Rhym, “Treble in Paradise,” Odyssey, Clarke Central High School

Caption Writing

Superior

Lucia Bermudez, “Finding friendships, becoming closer, standing strong,” Odyssey, Clarke Central High School

Photo Essay

Superior

Sophie Fernandes, “The Road No One Knows,” Odyssey, Clarke Central High School

 

Information Graphic

Superior

Sunčana Pavlić, “7 things to know about poverty in Athens” Odyssey, Clarke Central High School

Information Graphic

Superior

Phineas Alexander & Kevin Mobley, “Why can’t it wait” Odyssey, Clarke Central High School

Illustration

Superior

Ella Sams “Miscalculations” Odyssey, Clarke Central High School

Superior

Ella Sams, “Taking a Stand” Odyssey, Clarke Central High School

Photo Illustration

All Georgia

Sophie Fernandes, Ella Sams, Olivia Ripps, Katy Mayfield, “Move On When Ready” Odyssey, Clarke Central High School

 

Advertising Design

All Georgia

Phineas Alexander, “Clocked” Odyssey, Clarke Central High School

Special Recognition

Junior Champion Journalist

1st place – Sophie Fernandes, Clarke Central High School

2nd place – Julie Alpaugh, Clarke Central

Georgia Champion Journalist

1st place – Tiernan O’Neill , Clarke Central High School

2nd place- Kevin Mobley, Clarke Central High School

 

General Excellence

Newsmagazine – ODYSSEY Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School

 

News Website – ODYSSEY Online, Clarke Central High School

 

All-Georgia

“The Best of the Best”

 

News Website

ODYSSEY Online, Clarke Central High School

(2012-Present)

Newsmagazine

ODYSSEY Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School

(2008, 2009, 2011-Present)

 

Southern Interscholastic Press Association

 

The 2015 Iliad was as recognized as All-Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association for ninth time in 11 years. This is SIPA’s highest evaluation rating. These publications demonstrate excellence in all areas of scholastic journalism production. These publications effectively integrate writing, design and photography/art to give readers an excellent record of the school.  The Iliad received top evaluations in Reader Services, Art/Photography, Non-fiction, Creative Writing and Special Touches.

 

The 2015-16 Odyssey Newsmagazine was recognized as All-Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association for the eleventh-consecutive year.  This is SIPA’s highest evaluation rating. These publications demonstrate excellence in all areas of scholastic journalism production. These publications effectively integrate writing, design and photography/art to give readers an excellent record of the school.  The Odyssey Newsmagazine was rated All-Southern for Reader Services, Overall Visuals, Editing, News, Opinions, Features and Sports.

Staff awards:

Scroggins Award: ODYSSEY Newsmagazine, Best newspaper at SIPA – first ever

Scroggins Award: ODYSSEY Online, Best website at SIPA

Scroggins Award: the iliad, Best literary-art magazine at SIPA

Best in State: ODYSSEY Newsmagazine

All Southern: ODYSSEY Newsmagazine

All Southern: ODYSSEY Online

All Southern: the iliad

 

Individual Awards:

Best in Show: Ethan Crane, Cover

Best in Show: Ethan Crane, Gallery Spread

Best in Show: Kevin Mobley and Ella Sams, Newsmagazine Cover/Front Page

Best in Show: Kevin Mobley, Op/Ed Page

Best in Show: Sophie Fernandes, Environmental Portrait

First Place: Phineas Alexander, Lucia Bermudez, Aneesa Conine-Nakano, Kieffer Farber and Clare Wislar, Alternative Storytelling

First Place: Gemma English, Prose Fiction and Narrative

First Place: Andrew Caldwell, Entertainment/Feature Column

First Place: Katy Mayfield, Personality Feature

First Place: Kevin Mobley, Sports Column

First Place: Kevin Mobley, Center Spread

First Place: Christina Kurian, Features

First Place: Sophie Fernandes, Investigative Story

First Place: Zoe Peterson, Sports

First Place: Ana Aldridge, Sports

Second Place: Louise Platter, Poetry

Second Place: Grace Polanezcky, Features

Second Place: Jurnee Louder, Reviews

Second Place: Staff, Staff Editorial

Second Place Jordan Rhym, Sports Story

Third Place: Pamela Affolter, Prose Non-Fiction

Third Place: Staff, Staff Editorial

Third Place: Amelia Delamater, Entertainment/Feature Column

Third Place: Violet Merritt, Feature Story

Third Place: Kevin Mobley, News Story

Third Place: Violet Merritt, Alternative Storytelling

Third Place: Ana Aldridge, Blog

Third Place: Katy Mayfield, Investigative Story

Third Place: Kennae Hunter, Sports

Award of Merit: Ethan Crane, Table of Contents

Award of Merit: Katy Mayfield, Headline Package

Award of Merit: Sophia Fernandes, Academic Photo

Award of Merit: Julie Alpaugh, News Photo

 

Honorable Mention: Ethan Crane, Fiction Spread

Honorable Mention: Kevin Mobley, Op/Ed Page

Honorable Mention: Sophie Fernandes, Club Photo

 

Competitions:

First Place: Emily Watson, Review Writing

First Place: CCHS Red: Tiernan O’Neill, Kevin Mobley, Sara Goodie and Aneesa Conine-Nakano, Quiz Bowl

Second Place: Maddie Rose Hall, Review Writing

Grammar Guru First Place: Valeria Garcia-Pozo

 

National Council of Teachers of English

The 2015 Iliad Literary and Art Magazine received the 2015 Program to Recognize Excellence Student Literary Magazines’ rank of Superior – Nominated for Highest Award.

 

2014-15

 

National Council of Teachers of English

The 2014 Iliad Literary and Art Magazine received the 2014 Program to Recognize Excellence Student Literary Magazines’ rank of Superior – Nominated for Highest Award.

 

National Scholastic Press Association

The Odyssey Online received an All American rating, the highest critique designation, from the National Scholastic Press Association and garnered Marks of Distinction for Coverage/Content, Interactivity/Community, Design/Navigation, and Rich Media on January 27, 2015.  All-American websites must receive 3,400 or more points plus four or five Marks of Distinction – the Odyssey Online received 3,700 points and achieved 4/5 Marks of distinction.

The Odyssey Online was named a Pacemaker Finalist.  This is a distinction only 30 out of 172 schools received.  https://studentpressblogs.org/nspa/2014-nspa-online-pacemaker-finalists-announced-2/  The Odyssey Online was named a Pacemaker winner in April.

The 2013-14 Odyssey Newsmagazine rated an All-American evaluation by the National Scholastic Press Association.  The publication received Marks of Distinction for Coverage, Writing/Editing, Photos/Art/Graphics, and Layout.  All-American publications must earn 450 or more points plus four or five Marks of Distinction.  The Odyssey accrued 555 points as a total score.

 

The 2013-14 Iliad Literary-Art Magazine received an All-American evaluation by the National Scholastic Press Association.  The publication received Marks of Distinction for Content, Writing/Editing, Photography/Arts/Graphics/Typography and Layout.  All-American publications must achieve 450 or more points, plus four or five Marks of Distinction. The Iliad rated 515 points as a total score.

 

Chad Rhym was named a finalist in the Photo of the Year Competition.

https://studentpressblogs.org/nspa/2014-nspa-picture-of-the-year-finalists/  Rhym was awarded 4th place.  https://studentpress.org/nspa/winners/photo14.html

 

Ella Sams was named a finalist in the Cartoon of the Year Competition for Editorial Cartoon.

https://studentpressblogs.org/nspa/2014-nspa-cartooning-award-finalists/  Sams was awarded 5th place.  https://studentpress.org/nspa/winners/cartoon14.html

 

The Iliad was awarded 7th Place in the Best of Show competition for Magazines at the Fall NSPA/JEA Journalism Conference in Washington, D.C.  https://studentpressblogs.org/nspa/2014-nspa-best-of-show-fall-national-high-school-journalism-convention/

 

Columbia Scholastic Press Association

 

The 2013-14 Clarke Central Odyssey Newsmagazine was rated as a Gold Medalist in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Scholastic News Hybrid Print/Digital Critique for 2014.  The Odyssey received All-Columbian honors (top ranking) for Essentials, Visual and Verbal.  Overall, the magazine received 975/1000 points.

 

The 2013-14 Clarke Central High School Odyssey Newsmagazine/Odyssey Online were rated as CSPA High School Crown Finalists.  The Odyssey Newsmagazine/Odyssey Online were ranked Silver Crown – one of 196 publications recognized this year as a Crown winner.

 

https://cspa.columbia.edu/recepient-lists/2015-awards-student-work-crown-awards-scholastic-recipients

https://cspa.columbia.edu/recepient-lists/2015-awards-student-work-crown-awards-scholastic-recipients

 

The 2013-2014 Clarke Central Iliad Literary-Art Magazine was rated as a Gold Medalist in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Student Magazine Critique for 2014.  The Iliad received 914/1000 points and one All-Columbian designation – Visuals.  The Iliad has received five consecutive Gold Medalist Awards.  

 

First place – Porter McLeod, Photo Story for News Publication

Second place – Porter McLeod, Single Feature Photograph for News Publication

Third place – Alanna Pierce, Personal Opinion: On Campus Issues for News Publications

Third place – Ella Sams, Editorial Cartoons for News Publications

Certificate of Merit – Sarahi Garfias, Essays for Magazines

Certificate of Merit – Iliad Literary-Art Magazine Staff, Overall Design

https://cspa.columbia.edu/recepient-lists/2014-awards-student-work-gold-circle-awards-scholastic-recipients#NEWS

 

Quill and Scroll Honor Society

The Odyssey Newsmagazine was awarded Superior Evaluations for Overall Coverage, Visuals and Writing/Editing from the Quill and Scroll Honor Society, thus earning a Henry Gallup Award- top recognition.  This is the sixth time the publication has received a Gallup Award from the Quill and Scroll Honor Society.

 

Southern Interscholastic Press Association

 

The 2014 Iliad was as recognized as All-Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association for eighth time in 10 years. This is SIPA’s highest evaluation rating. These publications demonstrate excellence in all areas of scholastic journalism production. These publications effectively integrate writing, design and photography/art to give readers an excellent record of the school.  The Iliad received top evaluations in Reader Services, Design, and Special Touches.

 

The 2014-15 Odyssey was recognized as All-Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association for the tenth-consecutive year.  This is SIPA’s highest evaluation rating. These publications demonstrate excellence in all areas of scholastic journalism production. These publications effectively integrate writing, design and photography/art to give readers an excellent record of the school.  The Odyssey was rated All-Southern for Reader Services, Overall Visuals, Editing, Advertising, News, Opinions, Features and Sports.

 

Scroggins: ODYSSEY Online, Best Website at SIPA
Scroggins: the iliad, Best Magazine at SIPA

Best in Georgia: ODYSSEY Newsmagazine, Best Newspaper in Georgia
All-Southern: ODYSSEY Online
All-Southern: the iliad
All-Southern: ODYSSEY Online
Superior rating: ODTV

Individual awards:

Iliad
First Place: Sarahi Garfias, Prose Non-Fiction
First Place: Mary Merritt, Prose Fiction and Narrative
Second Place: Ethan Crane, Poetry Contest
Third Place: Gansiry Thioub, Prose Non-Fiction
Best of Show: Ethan Crane, Best Cover
Honorable Mention: Ethan Crane, Best Spread

ODYSSEY Newsmagazine
First Place: Sarahi Garfias, Editorial Column
First Place: Katy Mayfield, Review
Second Place: Brittney Butler, Sports Column
Third Place: Louise Platter, Entertainment/Feature Column
Best of Convention: Ella Sams, Newsmagazine Front Page/Cover
Award of Merit: Chad Rhym, Environmental Portrait

ODTV
Second Place:Karla Dougan, News Script
Third Place: Rigel Turner, Academic Script

ODYSSEY Online
Best of Convention: Kevin Mobley, Online Sports
Best of Convention: Hannah Rollins,Online Opinion Pieces
Best of Convention: Louise Platter, Online Feature:
Award of Merit: Christina Kurian, Online Feature
Award of Merit: Louise Platter, Online News
Award of Merit: Chad Rhym, Online Opinion Pieces
Award of Merit: Sophie Fernandes, Online Photography

Adviser

Elizabeth B. Dickey Distinguished Service Award: D. A. Ragsdale

 

Georgia Scholastic Press Association

 

 The 2014-15 Odyssey was recognized as GSPA’s All Georgia Newsmagazine (highest honors); the publication has achieved All Georgia for the seventh time in eight years (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015).  The Odyssey received the General Excellence award for the 10th consecutive year, as well as a Superior rating. 

 

The Iliad Literary-Art Magazine for 2013-14 received the General Excellence award and was named All Georgia (highest honors).  

 

The Odyssey Online website received a Superior rating; likewise, it received the 2014-15 General Excellence News Website award and was rated All Georgia (highest honors) for the third-consecutive year.

 

ODTV was named Superior in only its second year.

 

2014-2015 Broadcast Rankings

Superior

ODTV, Clarke Central High School

 

2014-2015 Newsmagazine Rankings

Superior

Odyssey, Clarke Central High School

 

2014-15 News Website Rankings

Superior

Odyssey Online, Clarke Central High School

 

General Excellence

2013-2014 Literary Magazine (sponsored by Herff Jones)

Clarke Central High School “Iliad”

 

2014-15 News Website

Clarke Central High School “Odyssey Online”

 

2014-15 Newsmagazine

Clarke Central High School “Odyssey”

 

All Georgia – “Best of the Best”

 

2013-14 Literary Magazine

Clarke Central High School, Iliad

 

2014-15 News Website

Clarke Central High School “Odyssey Online”

 

2014-15 Newsmagazine

Clarke Central High School “Odyssey”

 

 

Individual Awards

 

2014-2015 Georgia Champion Journalist

Third – Louise Platter

 

2014-15 Georgia Junior Champion Journalist

First – Tiernan Hugh Amann O’Neill

Third – Kevin Mobley

 

Art/Graphics

 

Editorial Cartoon:

Superior

            Ella Sams, “Fearful Flights”, Clarke Central High School, Odyssey

 

Illustration:

All Georgia

            Ella Sams, “Blurred Lines,” ODYSSEY Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School

 

Infographic:

Superior

            Sara Goodie, “Ready or Not”, Clarke Central High School, Odyssey

 

Broadcast

 

In-Depth News Package

Superior

            Karla Dugan, “Homecoming dance returns,” ODTV, Clarke Central High School

 

All Georgia

Ella Sams & Nicholas Byrne, “Counting days until cabaret,” ODTV, Clarke Central High School

 

Broadcast Feature Package:

Superior

            Nicholas Byrne, Rigel Turner and Mary Merritt, “Transforming Transmet,” ODTV, Clarke Central High School

 

Broadcast Sports Package

All Georgia

            Nicholas Byrne and Trent Slutzky, “Boys soccer tryouts,” ODTV, Clarke

            Central High

 

Production

Superior

            Nicholas Byrne and Louise Platter, “Man up,” ODTV, Clarke Central

            High School

 

Features Writing

 

Feature Profile:

Superior

            Tierra Hayes, “Tedeschi Takeover,” ODYSSEY Newsmagazine, Clarke Central

            High School

 

Feature Story:

Superior

            Robert Walker, “Condor spreads its wings,” Odyssey Online, Clarke Central High

School

 

All Georgia

            Tiernan O’Neill, “Envisioning a better Athens,” ODYSSEY Newsmagazine,

            Clarke Central High School

 

News Writing

 

Headline Writing:

Superior

            Flynne Collins, ODYSSEY Online, Clarke Central High School

 

In Depth News Story

All Georgia

            Katy Mayfield, “Feeling the Pressure,” ODYSSEY Newsmagazine, Clarke Central

            High School

 

News Story:

Superior

            Violet Merritt, “Buses behind schedule,” ODYSSEY Newsmagazine, Clarke

            Central High School

 

Opinions

 

House Editorials:

Superior

            Odyssey Staff, “Our Take,” ODYSSEY Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High

            School

 

Column Writing:

Superior

            Louise Platter, “Letter from the Editor,” ODYSSEY Newsmagazine, Clarke

            Central High School

 

All Georgia

            Brittney Butler, “Boiling Point,” ODYSSEY Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High

            School

 

Commentary:

Superior

            Maddie Rose Hall, “Harassment Central,” ODYSSEY Newsmagazine, Clarke

            Central High School

 

Critical Review

Superior

            Maddie Rose Hall, “Fighting with Fury,” ODYSSEY Newsmagazine, Clarke

            Central High School

 

Photography

 

Feature Photograph:

Superior

            Chad Rhym, “An Inner Struggle”, Clarke Central High School, Odyssey

 

All Georgia

            Chad Rhym, “Code of Silence”, Clarke Central High School, Odyssey

 

Sports Photograph:

Superior

            Chad Rhym, “Swimming Photo”, Clarke Central High School, Odyssey

 

Sports Photograph:

Superior

            Chad Rhym, “Man Down”, Clarke Central High School, Odyssey

 

Sports Writing

 

Game Coverage:

Superior

            Samuel Hood, “Wise leads Glads to 18-0 win over Jonesboro,” ODYSSEY Online,

Clarke Central High School

 

Sports News Story:

Superior

            Jordan Rhym, Clarke Central High School, ODYSSEY Newsmagazine, “A Fresh

 Movement”

Superior

            Tierra Hayes, Clarke Central High School, ODYSSEY Newsmagazine. “Varsity

Boys Rebound”

 

Sports Column:

Superior

            Zoe Peterson, “Nutrition enhances players,” ODYSSEY Online, Clarke Central

            High School

 

 

2013-14

National Council of Teachers of English

The 2013 Iliad Literary and Art Magazine received the 2013 Program to Recognize Excellence Student Literary Magazines’ rank of Superior – Nominated for Highest Award.

 

National Scholastic Press Association

The 2012-13 Odyssey Newsmagazine rated an All-American evaluation by the National Scholastic Press Association.  The publication received Marks of Distinction for Coverage/Content, Writing/Editing, Photos/Art/Graphics, and Layout.  All-American publications must score a minimum of 3,200 points.  The Odyssey accrued 4,115 points as a total score.

 

Chad Rhym was named a finalist in the Photo of the Year Competition for Sports Action photography.  Rhym received Honorable Mention. https://www.studentpress.org/nspa/winners/photo13.html

https://studentpressblogs.org/nspa/picture-design-cartooning-finalists2013/

 

Chad Rhym and Aaron Holmes were named finalists in the Diversity Story of the Year Competition.  Rhym and Holmes went on to win Third Place.

https://studentpressblogs.org/nspa/print-multimedia-and-broadcast-story-of-the-year-finalists/

https://www.studentpress.org/nspa/winners/story13.html

 

The 2012-13 Iliad Literary-Art Magazine received a First Class evaluation by the National Scholastic Press Association.  The publication received Marks of Distinction for Writing/Editing, Layout, and Concept.  First Class publications must score a minimum of 450 points.  The Iliad rated 490 points as a total score.

 

 

Columbia Scholastic Press Association

The 2012-13 Clarke Central Odyssey Newsmagazine was rated as a Gold Medalist in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Scholastic News Hybrid Print/Digital Critique for 2013.  The Odyssey received All-Columbian honors (top ranking) for Essentials, Visual and Verbal.  Overall, the magazine received 970/1000 points.

 

The 2012-13 Odyssey Newsmagazine/Odyssey Online was named a Silver Crown from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association on March 21, 2014 at Columbia University in NYC – one of 90 schools so recognized out of a field of 1,236.  Both the print and online version were judged on writing/editing, design, content, concept, photography, art and graphics.

 

The 2012-2013 Clarke Central Iliad Literary-Art Magazine was rated as a Gold Medalist in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Student Magazine Critique for 2013.  The Iliad received 917/1000 points and one All-Columbian designation – Design.  The Iliad has received four consecutive Gold Medalist Awards.  

 

The 2012-13 Iliad Literary-Art Magazine was named a Gold Crown Award winner from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association on March 21, 2014 at Columbia University in NYC – one of 66 schools so recognized out of a field of 1,236.  The magazine was recognized for outstanding achievement in writing, editing, design and production of a superlative student publication through the cooperative efforts of students, faculty and administrators which epitomizes the high ideals from which CSPA has drawn its strength and inspiration.  The Gold Crown is CSPA’s highest award.

 

First Place Certificate – Porter McLeod, Photography Portfolio of Work for News Publication

Certificate of Merit – Austin Defoor, Editorial Writing for News Publications

Third Place – Louise Platter, “Jenna’s Call,” Nonfiction Article for Magazine Publications

Certificate of Merit – Jacob Cona, “The lonesome houseplant,” Closed Form Poetry for Magazine Publications

Certificate of Merit – Iliad Staff, General Typography throughout Magazine for Magazine Publications

https://cspa.columbia.edu/recepient-lists/2013-awards-student-work-gold-circle-awards-scholastic-recipients#NEWS

 

Quill and Scroll Honor Society

The magazine was awarded Superior Evaluations for Overall Coverage, Visuals and Writing/Editing from the Quill and Scroll Honor Society, thus earning a Henry Gallup Award- top recognition.  This is the fifth time the publication has received a Gallup Award from the Quill and Scroll Honor Society.

 

Southern Interscholastic Press Association

 

The 2013-14 Odyssey was recognized as All-Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association for the ninth-consecutive year.  This is SIPA’s highest evaluation rating. These publications demonstrate excellence in all areas of scholastic journalism production. These publications effectively integrate writing, design and photography/art to give readers an excellent record of the school.  The Odyssey was rated All-Southern for Reader Services, Overall Visuals, Editing, Advertising, News, Opinions and Features.

 

The 2013 Iliad was as recognized as All-Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association for seventh time in nine years. This is SIPA’s highest evaluation rating. These publications demonstrate excellence in all areas of scholastic journalism production. These publications effectively integrate writing, design and photography/art to give readers an excellent record of the school.  The Iliad received top evaluations in Reader Services, Design, and Special Touches.

 

The 2013-4 Odyssey Online site was recognized as All Southern.  These sites demonstrate excellence in all areas of scholastic journalism website production. This site effectively integrates

coverage and content, design and navigation, breaking news, interactivity and community

and rich media to give users an excellent record of the school and up-to-date information. The Odyssye Online received top evaluations in Coverage & Content, Breaking News, and Design & Navigation.  This is the third consecutive year the site has been so named.

 

Staff Awards
ODYSSEY Newsmagazine: Best in State
ODYSSEY Online: Scroggins Award – Best Website In SIPA
Iliad Literary Art Magazine: Scroggins Award – Best Literary Magazine In SIPA

Evaluation Ratings
Iliad Literary Art Magazine: All-Southern
ODYSSEY Newsmagazine: All-Southern
ODYSSEY Online: All-Southern

2014 Mail-in contest winners
Literary Magazine
Drama
First Place: Kyle Fox

Poetry
First Place: Gregg Guichard
Third Place: Jacob Cona

Prose Fiction and Narrative
First Place: Ethan Crane
Third Place: Baylor Ward

Prose Nonfiction
Second Place: Hannah Dunn-Grandpre

Newsmagazine

Editorial Column
Third Place: Chloe Alexander

Entertainment Feature Column
Second Place: Chloe Alexander

Feature Story
Third Place: Louise Platter

News Feature
Second Place: Jenny Alpaugh

Review
Third Place: Grace Polaneczky

Sports Feature
Second Place: Aaron Holmes

Sports Column
Second Place: Chad Rhym

On-site Competitions
Review Writing Contest
Second Place: Emily Watson

TOP Onsite Production
Best Design

Grammar Challenge Champion:
Aaron Holmes

Runner-Up Quiz Bowl:
James Lumpkin
Geneva Hinkle
Austin DeFoor
Aaron Holmes

Semi-finalist Quiz Bowl:
Jenny Alpaugh
Radford Brosius
Brittney Butler
Tiernan O’Neill

 

Georgia Scholastic Press Association

 

The 2012-2013 Clarke Central Iliad Literary-Art Magazine was rated as a Superior in the Georgia Scholastic Press Association’s Literary Magazine Critique for 2013.  The Iliad received 115/120.

 

2012-2013 Literary Magazine Rankings

Superior

Iliad, Clarke Central High School

 

2013-2014 Newsmagazine Rankings

Superior

Odyssey, Clarke Central High School

 

2013-2014 Broadcast Rankings

Excellent

ODTV, Clarke Central High School

 

2013-2014 News Website Rankings

Superior

Odyssey Online, Clarke Central High School

 

General Excellence

2012-2013 Literary Magazine (sponsored by Herff Jones)

Clarke Central High School “Iliad”

 

2013-14 Newsmagazine

Clarke Central High School “Odyssey”

 

2013-14 News Website

Clarke Central High School “Odyssey Online”

 

All Georgia

“Best of the Best”

2013-14 News Website

Clarke Central High School “Odyssey Online”

2013-14 Newsmagazine

Clarke Central High School “Odyssey”

 

2013-14 Georgia Champion Journalist

Third – Austin DeFoor

First – Jenny Alpaugh

 

2013-14 Georgia Junior Champion Journalist

Third – Louise Platter

First – Aaron Holmes

 

 

Individual Awards

Broadcast Production:

All Georgia

 

• Ella Sams, “CCHigh School Library Trick-or-Treat Book Week,” ODTV, Clarke Central High School

 

 

News Story:

Superior

 

• Tiernan O’Neill, “Breaking Bread, “Odyssey Newsmagazine,” Clarke Central High School

 

 

Broadcast News Package:

Superior

 

• Nicholas Byrne, Jankiem Ellison & Tiernan O’Neill, “Independent Baking Company Movies In,” ODTV, Clarke Central High School

 

 

In-Depth News Story

Superior

 

• Jenny Alpaugh, “Scheduling Conflicts,” Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School

• Ethan Crane, “Relocating the Roaster,” Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School

 

 

News Photograph

All-Georgia

 

• Porter McLeod, “Pointing in the Right Direction,” Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School

 

 

Broadcast In-Depth News Package

Superior

 

• Nicholas Byrne & Tiernan O’Neill, “The Career of Jim McKay,” ODTV, Clarke Central High School

 

All-Georgia

 

• Nicholas Byrne, “Clarke Central & Cedar Shoals to perform Les Miserables,” ODTV, Clarke Central High School

 

 

Feature Story

Superior

 

• Hannah Dunn-Grandpre, “Breaking Away from the Block,” Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School

 

All-Georgia

 

• Louise Platter, “Teaching from the Shadows,” Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School

 

 

Feature Profile

All-Georgia

 

• Mary Merritt, “Leaving Leukemia Behind,” Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School

 

 

Feature Photograph

All-Georgia

 

• Porter McLeod, “The Colors of the J&J,” Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School

 

 

Broadcast Feature Package

Superior

 

• Ella Sams, “A Journey with Journey Juice,” ODTV, Clarke Central High School

 

 

Column

All-Georgia

 

• Jenny Alpaugh, “We are the Church,” Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School

 

 

Editorial Cartoon

Superior

 

• Gabe Harper, “Standing Strong,” Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School

 

All-Georgia

 

• Ella Sams, “Held Captive,” Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School

 

 

Sports News Story

Superior

 

• Henry Scott, “Seniors have a Sixth Sense,” Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School

 

 

Sports Game Coverage

Superior

 

• Kevin Mobley, “Gladiators Top the Jaguars 45-15,” The Odyssey Online, Clarke Central High School

 

 

Sports Feature Story

Superior

 

• Henry Scott, “Return of the Iron Men,” Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School

 

All-Georgia

 

• Chad Rhym, “Playing Hide and Seek,” Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School

 

 

Sports Photograph

Superior

 

• Porter McLeod, “Clarke Central vs. Riverwood,” Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School

• Porter McLeod, “Clarke Central vs. Gwinnett,” Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School

 

All-Georgia

 

• Chad Rhym, “A Season’s Close,” Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School

 

 

Broadcast Sports Package

All-Georgia

 

• Julie Alpaugh, “Cedar Shoals vs. Clarke Central,” ODTV, Clarke Central High School

 

 

Photo Essay

Superior

 

• Sarah Hoyt, Porter McLeod & Chloe Alexander, “Mucho Gusto & Costa de Jalisco,” Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School

• Amy Hoyt, “Here to Stay,” Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School

 

All-Georgia

 

• Porter McLeod, “Rethinking Robotics,” Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School

 

 

Illustration

Superior

 

• Gabe Harper, “Assessing the Damages,” Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School

 

 

Photo Illustration

All-Georgia

 

• Austin DeFoor, “Eye on iOS,” Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School

 

 

Advertising Design

Superior

 

• Radford Brosius, “We Bleed Red and Gold,” Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School

 

All-Georgia

 

• Austin DeFoor, “Bounce,” Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School

 

 

2012-13

 

National Scholastic Press Association

The 2011-12 Odyssey Newsmagazine received an All-American evaluation by the National Scholastic Press Association.  The publication received Marks of Distinction for Coverage/Content, Writing/Editing, Photos/Art/Graphics, and Leadership.  All-American publications must score a minimum of 3,200 points.  The Odyssey rated 4,218 as a total score.

The 2011-12 Odyssey Online received an honor rating of First Class with Two Marks of Distinction in the NSPA Publication Website Critique Service.

 

The 2012-3 Odyssey Online website was named a Pacemaker Finalist https://studentpressblogs.org/nspa/2013-nspa-online-pacemaker-finalists-announced/

The Odyssey Online went on to be named a Pacemaker winner in April.

Katie Downs won Fifth Place in the Cartoon of the Year competition for the Cartooning Award.
https://studentpressblogs.org/nspa/?p=387
https://studentpress.org/nspa/winners/cartoon12.html

Carlo Nasisse received Honorable Mention in the in Photo of the Year competition for News Photography.
https://studentpress.org/nspa/winners/photo12.html

Gabe Saupe received Honorable Mention in the Photo of the Year Competition for Sports Action photography.
https://studentpress.org/nspa/winners/photo12.html

The ODYSSEY was awarded 10th Place in the Best of Show competition for Newsmagazines at the Fall NSPA/JEA Journalism Conference in San Antonio, Texas.

The ODYSSEY Online was awarded 7th Place in the Best of Show competition for Publication Website – Small School at the Fall NSPA/JEA Journalism Conference in San Antonio, Texas.

The Iliad Literary-Arts Magazine was awarded 10th Place in the Best of Show competition for Literary Magazines at the Fall NSPA/JEA Journalism Conference in San Antonio, Texas.
https://studentpress.org/nspa/winners/f12bs.html

 

The Iliad Literary-Arts Magazine was recognized as First Class with 464 accumulated points.  The magazine received Marks of Distinction for Content, Writing and Editing and Layout.
 

Southern Interscholastic Press Association

The 2012-13 Odyssey was recognized as All-Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association for the eighth-consecutive year.  This is SIPA’s highest evaluation rating. These publications demonstrate excellence in all areas of scholastic journalism production. These publications effectively integrate writing, design and photography/art to give readers an excellent record of the school.  The Odyssey was rated All-Southern for Reader Services, Overall Visuals, Editing, Advertising, News, Opinions, Features and Sports.

 

 The 2012 Iliad was as recognized as All-Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association for sixth time in eight years. This is SIPA’s highest evaluation rating. These publications demonstrate excellence in all areas of scholastic journalism production. These publications effectively integrate writing, design and photography/art to give readers an excellent record of the school.  The Iliad received top evaluations in Reader Services, Design, Special Touches and Creative Writing.  

 

The 2012-13 Odyssey Online site was recognized as All Southern.  These sites demonstrate excellence in all areas of scholastic journalism website production. This site effectively integrates  coverage and content, design and navigation, breaking news, interactivity and community

and rich media to give users an excellent record of the school and up-to-date information. The Odyssey Online received top evaluations in Coverage & Content, Design & Navigation and Interactivity & Community.  This is the second consecutive All Southern award for the site.

 

Staff Awards

Iliad – Scroggins Award – Best Literary Magazine In SIPA

Odyssey – Best Newspaper in Georgia

 

Evaluation Ratings

Odyssey online – All-Southern

Odyssey Newsmagazine – All-Southern

Iliad – All-Southern

 

2013 Mail-In Contest Winners

Literary Magazine

 

Poetry

First Place: India Zerelda Hawkins, Clarke Central HS

Second Place: Dory MacMillan, Clarke Central HS

 

Prose Fiction and Narrative

First Place: Kayli Read, Clarke Central HS

Third Place: Margo Rothstein, Clarke Central HS

 

Prose Non-Fiction

First Place: Alexa Friedman, Clarke Central HS

 

Newspaper

 

Editorial Column

First Place: Hannah Greenberg, Clarke Central HS

Second Place: Aaron Holmes, Clarke Central HS

 

Entertainment/Feature Column

Second Place: Emma Kissane, Clarke Central HS

 

Feature Story

First Place: Dory MacMillan, Clarke Central HS

 

Personality Feature

First Place: Alexa Friedman, Clarke Central HS

 

Review

First Place: James Lumpkin, Clarke Central HS

 

Sports Column

Second Place: Loran Posey, Clarke Central HS

 

Sports Feature

Second Place: Blaine Wooten, Clarke Central HS

 

2013 Carry-In Contest Winners

Editorial Cartoon

Best of Show: William Kissane, ODYSSEY Newsmagazine, Clarke Central HS

 

Best Spread

Honorable Mention: Carlo Nasisse, Iliad, Clarke Central HS

 

Best Spread

Award of Merit: Carlo Nasisse, Iliad, Clarke Central HS

 

Best Spread

Best of Show: Carlo Nasisse, Iliad, Clarke Central HS

 

Literary Magazine Cover

Best of Show: Porter McLeod, Iliad, Clarke Central HS

 

Newspaper Sports Page

Award of Merit: Jenny Alpaugh, Odyssey, Clarke Central HS

 

Academic Photo

Best of Show: Porter McLeod, Iliad, Clarke Central HS

 

News Photo

Honorable Mention: Porter McLeod, Odyssey, Clarke Central HS

 

News Photo

Award of Merit: Porter McLeod, Odyssey, Clarke Central HS

 

Environmental Portrait Photo

Honorable Mention: Porter McLeod, Iliad, Clarke Central HS

 

Environmental Portrait Photo

Award of Merit: Porter McLeod, Iliad, Clarke Central HS

 

Environmental Portrait Photo

Best of Show: Porter McLeod, Iliad, Clarke Central HS

 

Sports Photo

Best of Show: Porter McLeod, Iliad, Clarke Central HS

 

Student Life Photo

Award of Merit: Porter McLeod, Iliad, Clarke Central HS

 

Columbia Scholastic Press Association

The 2011-2012 Clarke Central Iliad Literary-Art Magazine was rated as a Gold Medalist in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Student Magazine Critique for 2011.  The Iliad received 960/1000 points and three All-Columbian designations – Organization, Content and Design.  The Iliad has received three consecutive Gold Medalist Awards.

The 2011-12 Clarke Central Odyssey Newsmagazine was rated as a Gold Medalist in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Newspaper Critique for 2012.  The Odyssey received All-Columbian honors (top ranking) for Essentials, Visual and Verbal.  Overall, the magazine received 967/1000 points.

Certificate of Merit – Dory MacMillan, “Life, undocumented,”  Odyssey Newsmagazine, Clarke Central High School, Athens, GA.
https://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/docs/contests-and-critiques/gold-circle-awards/recipients/2012-scholastic-circles.html
 

 

Quill and Scroll Honor Society

The magazine was awarded Superior Evaluations for Overall Coverage, Visuals and Writing/Editing from the Quill and Scroll Honor Society, thus earning a Henry Gallup Award- top recognition.  This is the fourth time the publication has received a Gallup Award from the Quill and Scroll Honor Society.

 

Georgia Scholastic Press Association

 

 

Iliad – Superior

 

 

Odyssey – Superior

 

 

Odyssey Online- Superior

 

 

News Website- All Georgia – Odyssey Online

 

 

Newsmagazine- All Georgia- Odyssey

 

 

Literary Magazine General Excellence- Iliad

 

 

News Website General Excellence- Odyssey Online

 

 

Odyssey- Newsmagazine General Excellence

 

 

All Georgia Column- Chloe Hargrave

 

 

Georgia Champion Journalist- 3rd Place- Chloe Hargrave

 

 

Editorial Cartoon- All Georgia- William Kissane

 

 

News Photograph- All Georgia- Porter McLeod

 

 

Cover Design Literary Magazine- All Georgia– Porter McLeod

 

 

Sports Photography- Superior– Porter McLeod

 

 

Illustration- All Georgia- Gabe Harper

 

 

Artwork- All Georgia- Gabe Harper

 

 

Editorial Cartoon- Superior– Gabe Harper

 

 

Photography Literary Magazine- All Georgia- Carlo Nasisse

 

 

Spread Design- All Georgia- Carlo Nasisse

 

 

News Story- All Georgia- Jenny Alpaugh

 

 

Column- Superior- Jenny Alpaugh

 

 

Junior Champion Journalist- Jenny Alpaugh

 

 

Short Story- Superior – Alexa Friedman

 

 

Poem- Superior– India Zerelda Hawkins

Poem- Superior- Emma Kissane

 

 

In-Depth News Story- Superior– Loran Posey

 

 

Feature Profile- Superior– Kevin Mobley

 

 

Sports News Story- Superior– Kevin Mobley

 

 

Feature Profile- Superior– Louise Platter

 

 

Double Truck/Layout Design- Superior- Aaron Holmes, Louise Platter

 

 

1st Amendment Essay- 3rd Place– Aaron Holmes

 

 

Column- Superior– Chloe Alexander

 

 

Critical Review- Superior– James Lumpkin

 

 

Sports Feature Story- Superior- Robert Walker

 

 

Photo Essay- Superior- Isabella Zaccaria Jeffers, Porter McLeod, Chloe Alexander

 

 

Junior Champion Journalist 2nd Place- Austin DeFoor

 

2011-12

 

National Scholastic Press Association

The 2010-11 Odyssey Newsmagazine received an All-American evaluation by the National Scholastic Press Association.  The publication received Marks of Distinction for Coverage/Content, Writing/Editing, Photos/Art/Graphics, Layout/Design and Leadership.
The 2010-11 Odyssey was named a National Scholastic Press Association Pacemaker for Newsmagazines, which is the organization’s highest honor and a first for the Odyssey in its nine-year existence.
https://studentpress.org/nspa/winners/npm11.html

The 2012 Odyssey Online website was named a Pacemaker Finalist.  https://studentpress.org/nspa/winners/opm12.html.

The 2011 Iliad Literary-Art Magazine has been evaluated as an All-American publication by the National Scholastic Press Association.  The magazine received Marks of Distinction for Content; Photography, Art, Graphics and Typography; Layout and Concept.  

The 2011 Iliad Literary Magazine received a 2nd Place in the Magazine Page/Spread competition, recognizing Lauren Pruitt for design.
https://www.studentpress.org/nspa/winners/design11.html

 

Quill and Scroll Honor Society

The magazine was awarded Superior Evaluations for Overall Coverage, Visuals and Writing/Editing from the Quill and Scroll Honor Society, thus earning a Henry Gallup Award- top recognition.

 

Columbia Scholastic Press Association

The 2010-11 Clarke Central Odyssey Newsmagazine was rated as a Gold Medalist in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Newspaper Critique for 2011.  The Odyssey received All-Columbian honors (top ranking) for Essentials and Verbal.  Overall, the magazine received 934/1000 points.

The 2010-11 Clarke Central Odyssey Newsmagazine was rated as a Silver Crown winner from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.

The 2011-2012 Clarke Central Odyssey Online was rated as a Silver Crown winner from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.
https://cspa.columbia.edu/docs/contests-and-critiques/crown-awards/recipients/2012-scholastic-crown.html

The 2010-2011 Clarke Central Iliad Literary-Art Magazine was rated as a Gold Medalist in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Student Magazine Critique for 2011.  The Iliad received 937/1000 points and one All-Columbian designation.

 

Southern Interscholastic Press Association

The 2011 Iliad was as recognized as All-Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association for fifth time in seven years. This is SIPA’s highest evaluation rating. These publications demonstrate excellence in all areas of scholastic journalism production. These publications effectively integrate writing, design and photography/art to give readers an excellent record of the school.  The Iliad received top evaluations in Reader Services, Design, Artwork/Photography, Special Touches and Non-Fiction.  

The Iliad went on to be named the Albert T. Scroggins Award winner for overall excellence at SIPA’s Courage To Connect Convention in Columbia, SC on March 4, 2012.

The 2011-12 Odyssey was recognized as All-Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association for the seventh-consecutive year.  This is SIPA’s highest evaluation rating. These publications demonstrate excellence in all areas of scholastic journalism production. These publications effectively integrate writing, design and photography/art to give readers an excellent record of the school.  

The 2011-12 Odyssey Online site was recognized as All Southern at the convention.

Staff awards:

All-Southern: Newspaper – ODYSSEY
All Southern: Literary Magazine — Iliad
Scroggins Award: Literary Magazine – Iliad – second consecutive year
Best in State: Newspaper – ODYSSEY  — seventh consecutive rating

Individual awards:
Chloe Hargrave, SIPA student officer president

Literary Magazine

Poetry
First Place: Hanna Harper
Second Place: Olivia Murphy

Prose Fiction and Narrative
First Place: Kayli Read
Third Place: Mollie Sherman

Prose Non-Fiction
First Place: Emily Allen

Newspaper

Editorial Column
First Place: Kinsey Lee Clark

Staff Editorial
Third Place: Mollie Sherman

News Story
Second Place: Emma Kissane

Personality Feature
Second Place: Kinsey Lee Clark

Sports Feature
First Place: Claire Dennis
Second Place: Fakari Gresham

Carry-In Contest Winners
(1st Place – Best of Show; 2nd Place – Award of Merit; 3rd Place – Honorable Mention)

Special Effects in Camera
Honorable Mention: Carlo Nasisse
Academic Photo Award of Merit: Porter McLeod
News Photo Honorable Mention: Carlo Nasisse
News Photo Best of Show: Carlo Nasisse
Club Photo Best of Show: Carlo Naisisse
Club Photo Award of Merit: Porter McLeod
Computer Special Effects Award of Merit: Caleb Hayes
Computer Special Effects Award of Merit: Carlo Nasisse
Environmental Portrait Photo Best of Show: Carlo Nasisse
Environmental Portrait Photo Award of Merit: Carlo Nasisse
Sports Photo Best of Show: Gabrielle Saupe
Sports Photo Award of Merit: Carlo Nasisse
Sports Photo Honorable Mention: Gabrielle Saupe
Student Life Photo Award of Merit: Carlo Nasisse
Computer Graphic Honorable Mention: Austin Defoor
Computer Graphic Award of Merit: Caleb Hayes
Newsmagazine Front Page/Cover Best of Show: Kinsey Clark and Paula Hilario
Newsmagazine Front Page/Cover Best of Show: Caleb Hayes and Carlo Nasisse
Newspaper Sports Page Best of Show: Carlo Nasisse and Mollie Sherman
Newspaper Sports Page Honorable Mention: Paola Hilario and Mattie Jasiulevicius
Newspaper OP/ED Page Honorable Mention: Alexa Friedman, William Kissane, and Olivia Murphy
Newspaper Feature Page Honorable Mention: Lauren Pruitt
Newspaper Entertainment Page Award of Merit: Paula Hilario and Claire Dennis
Newspaper Centerspread Honorable Mention: Carlo Nasisse
Best Spread Award of Merit: Carlo Nasisse
Best Spread Best of Show: Carlo Nasisse and Lauren Pruitt
Literary Magazine Cover Award of Merit: Carlo Nasisse and Lauren Pruitt

 

National Council of Teachers of English

The 2011 Iliad Literary and Art Magazine received the 2011 Program to Recognize Excellence Student Literary Magazines’ Highest Award.

 

Georgia Scholastic Press Association

Staff awards
2010-11 All-Georgia Literary Magazine “The Best in the State” (top honors) Iliad
2011-12 All-Georgia Newsmagazine “The Best in the State” (top honors) – Odyssey Newsmagazine
2010-11 Literary Magazine General Excellence – Iliad Literary Art Magazine
2011-12 General Excellence News Website – Odyssey Online
2011-12 General Excellence Newsmagazine – The Odyssey Newsmagazine
Superior – Odyssey Online in 2011-12 News Website Competition
Superior – Odyssey Newsmagazine in 2011-12 Newsmagazine Competition

Individual awards
National Journalist of the Year Runner up – Carlo Nasisse
Georgia Champion Journalist – Carlo Nasisse
Georgia Champion Journalist Runner Up – Emma Kissane
3rd Place First Amendment Essay Competition – Jenny Alpaugh
All Georgia Photo Illustration – Carlo Nasisse
All Georgia Photo Essay – Gabe Saupe and Carlo Nasisse
All Georgia Feature Photograph – Carlo Nasisse
All Georgia Sports Feature Story – Blaine Wooten
All Georgia Sports Game Coverage – Austin DeFoor
All Georgia Sports News Story – Loran Posey
All Georgia Critical Review – Dory MacMillan
All Georgia Photography Literary Magazine – Carlo Nasisse
Superior Short Story (literary magazine) – Kayli Read
Superior Artwork (literary magazine)  — Laura Sherman
Superior News Story – Caleb Hayes
Superior Spread Design – Ambrianna Echols and Lauren Pruitt
Superior Feature Story – Aaron Holmes
Superior Feature Story – Hannah Dunn-Grandpre
Superior Column – Caleb Hayes
Superior Sports Game Coverage – Andre Mack-Robinson
Superior Sports Feature Story – Andre Mack-Robinson
Superior News Photograph – Carlo Nasisse
Superior Sports Photograph – Gabrielle Saupe
Superior Sports Photograph – Carlo Nasisse
Superior News Photograph – Porter McLeod
Superior Double Truck Design – Carlo Nasisse & Emma Kissane
Superior Photo Illustration – Gabrielle Saupe & Caleb Hayes

 

2010-11

 

Georgia Scholastic Press Association

Staff awards
2010-2011 All-Georgia Newspaper (Best in State) – Odyssey Newsmagazine
2009-2010 Literary Magazine General Excellence –  Iliad Literary-Art Magazine
2010-2011 Newspaper General Excellent-Odyssey Newsmagazine
Superior in Newsmagazine Competition – Odyssey Newsmagazine
Best Sports Coverage-Odyssey

Individual awards

Iliad
Superior Short Story-Lauren Pruitt
Superior Poem-Katie Downs
Superior Cover Design Literary Magazine-Gayatri Setia

Administrator of the Year –Dr. Robbie P. Hooker
2011 Georgia Champion Journalist-Kinsey Clark
Runner-Up Georgia Champion Journalist – Lauren Pruitt
Runner-Up Junior Champion Journalist – Emma Kissane
All Georgia Sports Photograph-Carlo Nasisse
All-Georgia Column — Kinsey Clark
All Georgia Sports Feature Story-Kinsey Clark and Fakari Gresham
All Georgia Sports News Story-Madison Jasiulevicius
All Georgia Critical Review-Jake Marrano
All Georgia Commentary-Lauren Pruitt
All Georgia Feature Profile-Kinsey Lee Clark
Superior Feature Photograph-Carlo Nasisse
Superior News Photograph-Carlo Nasisse
Superior Sports Photograph-Carlo Nasisse
Superior Sports Photograph-Carlo Nasisse
Superior Sports Feature Story-Claire Dennis
Superior Sports News Story-Madison Jasiulevicius
Superior News Story-Emma Kissane
Superior News Story-Jesse Siebentritt
Superior In-Depth News Story-Emma Kissane
Superior Feature Story-Kayli Read
Superior Feature Profile-Tamar Schmidt
Superior Column-Samuel Worz
Superior Opposing Viewpoints Column-Mary Winn Granum and Kinsey Lee Clark

 

Southern Interscholastic Press Association

The 2010-11 Odyssey was recognized as All-Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association for the sixth-consecutive year.  This is SIPA’s highest evaluation rating. These publications demonstrate excellence in all areas of scholastic journalism production. These publications effectively integrate writing, design and photography/art to give readers an excellent record of the school.  The Odyssey received top evaluations in Reader Services, Overall Visuals, Editing, Advertising, News, Opinion, Features, and Sports.

The 2010 Iliad was as recognized as All-Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association for fourth time in six years. This is SIPA’s highest evaluation rating. These publications demonstrate excellence in all areas of scholastic journalism production. These publications effectively integrate writing, design and photography/art to give readers an excellent record of the school.  The Iliad received top evaluations in Reader Services, Special Touches and Non-Fiction.  The Iliad went on to be named the Albert T. Scroggins Award winner for overall excellence at SIPA’s All Access Convention in Columbia, SC on March 6, 2011.

Staff awards:

All-Southern: Newspaper – ODYSSEY
All Southern: Literary Magazine — Iliad
Best in State: Literary Magazine – Iliad
Best in State: Newspaper – ODYSSEY  — sixth consecutive rating
Scroggins Award: Literary Magazine – Iliad

Individual awards:

1st Place: Mail-in Contest: Poetry – Harold Hager
2nd Place: Mail-in Contest: Poetry – Katie Downs
1st Place: Mail-in Contest: Prose Fiction and Narrative – Lauren Pruitt
3rd Place: Mail-in Contest: Prose Fiction and Narrative – Tamar Schmidt
2nd Place: Mail-in Contest: Prose Nonfiction – Tyler Elrod
3rd Place: Mail-in Contest: Prose Nonfiction – Nathan Caskey
1st Place: Mail-in Contest: Review – Izzie Atkinson
3rd Place: Mail-in Contest: Personality Feature – Lauren Pruitt
Honorable Mention: Mail-in Contest: Personality Feature – Tamar Schmidt
2nd Place: Mail-in Contest: News Feature Story – Emma Kissane
1st Place: Mail-in Contest: Editorial Column – Emma Kissane
3rd Place: Mail-in Contest: Staff Editorial – Gayatri Setia
3rd Place: Mail-in Contest: Entertainment/Feature Column – Kinsey Clark
1st Place: Mail-in Contest: Sports Story – Jakob Kagel
2nd Place: Mail-in Contest: Sports Story – Alex Morris
2nd Place: Mail-in Contest: Sports Column – Caleb Hayes
Best of Show: Color Ad – Caleb Hayes
Best of Show: Newsmagazine Cover – Kinsey Lee Clark & Carlo Nasisse
Honorable Mention: Newspaper News Spread – Emily Giglio
Honorable Mention: Newspaper Sports Page – Jakob Kagel & Caleb Hayes
Award of Merit: Newspaper Sports Page – Caleb Hayes
Award of Merit: Club Photo – Carlo Nasisse
Honorable Mention: Environmental Portrait – Carlo Nasisse
Best of Show: Pictorial/Scenic – Carlo Nasisse
Award of Merit: Sports Photo – Carlo Nasisse
Honorable Mention: Sports Photo – Carlo Nasisse
Best of Show: Sports Action Photo – Carlo Nasisse

 

National Council of Teachers of English

The 2010 Iliad Literary and Art Magazine received the 2010 Program to Recognize Excellence Student Literary Magazines’ Highest Award.

 

Columbia Scholastic Press Association

The 2009-10 Clarke Central Odyssey Newsmagazine was rated as a Gold Medalist in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Newspaper Critique for 2010.  The Odyssey received All-Columbian honors (top ranking) for Coverage, Graphic Presentation, Business Operations and missed All-Columbian honors in Writing and Editing by 4 points (376/400).  Overall, the magazine received 955/1000 points.

This year 1,434 magazines, newspapers, yearbooks and online publications of the current CSPA members were eligible to enter the Crown Awards. Judging for printed publications took place at Columbia University from December 11-13, 2010 by the Board of Crown Judges. Publications were judged on writing/editing, design, content, concept, photography, art and graphics.  The 2010 Odyssey was ranked as Silver Crown winner on March 18, 2011.

 

National Scholastic Press Association

 

• NSPA ranked the Odyssey as First Class in its yearly critique, earning 454 out of a possible 500 points.  NSPA gave the Odyssey marks of distinction for Content and also in Concept.
• NSPA has named the 2010 Iliad as a Pacemaker Award winner.
• NSPA ranked the Iliad Literary-Art Magazine as First class in its yearly critique, earning 469 of a possible 500 points.  NSPA gave the Iliad marks of distinction for Writing and Editing, as well as for Concept.
• The ODYSSEY was awarded 6th Place in the Best in Show competition for Newsmagazines at the Fall NSPA/JEA Journalism Conference in Kansas City, MO.

 

 

Quill and Scroll Honor Society

The magazine was awarded more than 955 out of a possible 1,000 points from the Quill and Scroll Honor Society, thus earning a Henry Gallup Award- top recognition.

 

2009-10

 

Georgia Scholastic Press Association

Staff Awards Iliad
Iliad, 2008-09 General Excellence Literary Magazines
Iliad, Superior for the Literary Magazine Competition for 2008/9
 
Staff Awards Odyssey
Odyssey, 2010 General Excellence Newsmagazine
Odyssey, Superior in the Newsmagazine Competition
Best Editorial Page in Georgia
Best Feature Coverage in Georgia
 
Individuals
Lauren Corcino, All Georgia Sports News Story
Tyler Elrod, All Georgia Column
Lexi Deagen, Isabel Atkinson, Alexander Boza, Hal Hager, Dylan Reeves, All Georgia Photo Essay
Alexander Boza, Superior Advertising Design
Isabel Atkinson, Superior Sports Photograph
Hal Hager, Superior Sports Column
Fakari Gresham, Superior Sports Feature Story
Jeffrey Rogers, Superior Sports Feature Story
Mollie Sherman, Superior Sports News Story
Alex Morris, Superior Sports News Story
Lauren Pruitt, Superior Critical Review
Alexa Friedman, Superior Commentary
Killian Begnaud, Superior Commentary
Carlo Nasisse, Superior Commentary
Hal Hager, Lauren Pruitt, and Jesse Siebentritt, Superior House Editorials
Gayatri Setia, Superior Column
Tyler Elrod, Superior Feature Profile
Kinsey Clark, Superior Feature Story
Tamar Schmidt, Superior In-Depth News Story
Jesse Siebentritt, Superior In-Depth News Story
Kinsey Clark, Superior News Story
Alex Morris, Superior News Story
 
Georgia Champion Journalist Competition
Isabel Atkinson, 3rd Place Georgia Champion Journalist
Gayatri Setia, Honorable Mention Georgia Champion Journalist
Lauren Corcino, Honorable Mention Georgia Champion Journalist
Betty Migombo, Honorable Mention Georgia Champion Journalist
Killian Begnaud, Honorable Mention Georgia Champion Journalist
Foster Tyler Elrod, Honorable Mention Georgia Champion Journalist
Alexis Deagen, Honorable Mention Georgia Champion Journalist
 

 

Southern Interscholastic Press Association

The 2009-10 Odyssey was recognized as All-Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association for the fifth consecutive year.

The magazine was also named “Best Newspaper in Georgia for 2010″ by SIPA for the fifth straight year.

The 2009-10 iliad was recognized as Superior by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association.

Individual awards:

1st Place Mail-in Contest News Story – Emily Allen
1st Place Mail-in Contest Feature Story – Bryan Barks
1st Place Mail-in Contest Sports Feature – Christina Downs
3rd Place Mail-in Contest Personality Feature – Chris Harper

Editorial Cartoon, Katie Downs – Honorable Mention
Newsmagazine Cover, Tyler Elrod – Honorable Mention
Newspaper Headline Package, Jeffrey Rogers – Honorable Mention
Academic Photo, Izzie Atkinson – Honorable Mention
Club Photo, Izzie Atkinson – Award of Merit
Sports Action Photo, Lexi Deagen – Award of Merit
Club Photo, Lexi Deagen – Best in Show

 

National Scholastic Press Association

 

•  Eva Crowe received a 2nd place in the Story of the Year Contest for Diversity.  
• Jessie Frary received an Honorable Mention in the News category
• Emily Silva received an Honorable Mention in the Editorial Cartoon competition.
• NSPA ranked the Odyssey as All American, NSPA’s top award in its yearly critique earning 294 out of a possible 300 points.  NSPA gave the Odyssey marks of distinction for Coverage and Content; Writing and Editing; Photography, Art and Graphics; and Leadership. 
• NSPA ranked the Odyssey’s sister magazine, the Iliad Literary Magazine, First Class.
• The Odyssey Newsmagazine was named a Pacemaker Finalist.

 

Columbia Scholastic Press Association

The ODYSSEY received Gold Medalist recognition and All-Columbian honors in Business Operations.

 

• Bryan Barks – First Place in General Feature for Newspapers
• Bryan Barks & Alexis Deagen – Second Place in Photo Layout: Two or More pages Black and White for Newspapers
• Jeffrey Rogers – Second Place in Sports Features for Newspapers
• Caroline Foster – Certificate of Merit in Sports Page Design: Newsmagazine or magazine format color for Newspapers
• Eva Crowe – Certificate of Merit in Personality profile for Newspapers
• Jin Han – Certificate of Merit in In-Depth news/feature story for Newspapers

The Iliad received Silver Medalist recognition.

 

Georgia Scholastic Press Association

The Iliad received a Superior for the 2008-9 edition, Day Trip.

 

Southern Interscholastic Press Association

The Iliad received a Superior for the 2008-9 edition, Day Trip.  

 

National Council of Teachers of English

The 2008-9 Iliad Literary and Art Magazine received the 2009 Program to Recognize Excellence Student Literary Magazines’ Highest Award.

 

2009

 

Quill and Scroll Honor Society

The magazine was awarded more than 950 out of a possible 1,000 points from the Quill and Scroll Honor Society, thus earning a Henry Gallup Award- top recognition.

 

Georgia Scholastic Press Association

 

The Georgia Scholastic Press Association Awards Banquet was full of pleasant surprises this year.

    The 2008-9 Odyssey received GSPA’s General Excellence award for the fourth consecutive year and was recognized as Best Newsmagazine in the State by the GSPA for the second consecutive year–a first in the state within the last five years. As a staff, the Odyssey won Best Photojournalism in Georgia, Best Features Coverage in Georgia and Best Sports Coverage in Georgia. The iliad literary-art magazine also received the General Excellence award and a Superior rating from GSPA. 
In one of the most exciting moments of the afternoon, GSPA honored Superintendent James Simms at the 2009 Administrator of the Year. The Odyssey leadership team nominated Simms for this award based on his dedication to and support of the program.
Individual members of both the Odyssey and Iliad staffs also received a number of awards for their hard work.

Individual awards included:

Photo Essay, All Georgia – Top Honors
Lexi Deagan, Isabel Atkinson and Christina Downs

News Photograph, All Georgia – Top Honors
Isabel Atkinson

Sports Feature Story, All Georgia – Top Honors
Chris Harper

Sports News Story, All Georgia – Top Honors
Jeffrey Rogers

Feature Story, All Georgia – Top Honors
Lauren Pruitt

In-Depth News Story, All Georgia – Top Honors
Jessie Frary

Opposing Viewpoints Column, Superior
Gayatri Setia & Tori Bambo

In-Depth News Story, Superior
Jing Han

Feature Story, Superior
Eva Crowe

Feature Story, Superior
Caroline Foster

 

Feature Profile, Superior
Rachel Amster

Feature Profile, Superior
Lauren Pruitt

Column, Superior
Bryan Barks

House Editorials, Superior
Bryan Barks, Kinsey Clark and Christina Downs

Sports News Story, Superior
Courtney Brown

Sports Feature Story, Superior
Cassie Evans

Headline Writing, Superior
Rachel Amster

Editorial Cartoon, Superior
Emily Silva

Caption Writing, Superior
Killian Begnaud

Sports Photograph, Superior
Cassie Evans

Sports Photograph, Superior
Madison Begnaud

News Photograph, Superior
Isabel Atkinson

Feature Photograph, Superior
Isabel Atkinson

Photo Illustration, Superior
Caroline Foster

Photo Illustration, Superior
Cassie Evans

Advertising Design, Superior
Arielle Golan

 

2009 Georgia Champion Journalist
Bryan Barks

2009 Georgia Champion Journalist, 2nd place
Caroline Foster

2009 Georgia Champion Journalist, Honorable Mention
Christina Downs
Rachel Amster

 

Southern Interscholastic Press Association

The 2008-9 Odyssey was recognized as All-Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association for the fourth consecutive year.

The magazine was also named “Best Newspaper in Georgia for 2009″ by SIPA for the fourth straight year.

Individual awards:

Editorial Cartoon
Emily Silva, Best in Show

Cover Page
Tyler Elrod, Best in Show

Center Spread
Bryan Barks, Best in Show

Academic Club Picture
Izzie Atkinson, Best in Show

Sports Photo
Cassie Evans, Best in Show

News Photo
Alexis Deagen, Honorable Mention

Portrait Photo
Arielle Golan, Honorable Mention

 

 

2008

 

Quill and Scroll Honor Society

The magazine was awarded more than 950 out of a possible 1,000 points from the Quill and Scroll Honor Society, thus earning a Henry Gallup Award- top recognition.

 

 

Columbia Scholastic Press Association

The ODYSSEY received 898 of a possible 1000 points, which resulted in Silver Medalist recognition and All-Columbian honors in Business Operations.

 

 

National Scholastic Press Association

The ODYSSEY was awarded 4th Place in the Best in Show competition for Newsmagazines at the Fall NSPA/JEA Journalism Conference in St. Louis, MO.

 

There were 3 winners from CCHS—
First Place in Features – Bryan Barks
2nd place in Diversity – Bryan Barks
3rd in cartoons – Emily Silva.  There were 864 entries.

 

The ODYSSEY was awarded 294 out of a possible student credit points 300 points from NSPA’s evaluation resulting in a First Class rating.  The magazine received Marks of Distinction in Coverage and content, Writing and Editing, and Leadership.   

 

Georgia Scholastic Press Association

At the May 3, 2008 GSPA Awards Banquet in Macon, Georgia, the ODYSSEY Newsmagazine and its sister publication, the Iliad Literary-Art Magazine received the following awards:

ALL GEORGIA – Top student publication in Georgia as named by GSPA and Cox Communications: Odyssey Newsmagazine.

Best News Coverage
Odyssey Newsmagazine
 
Literary Magazine
Superior–Iliad Literary-Art Magazine
  
Newsmagazine Evaluation
Superior–Odyssey Newsmagazine
 

 

 

Individual Awards:
 
News Story
All Georgia
Claire Rosemond — “How to lose a license in 10 days”
 
Superior
Lisa Glaser — “Let’s (actually) talk about sex”
 
In-Depth News Story
All Georgia
Bryan Barks — “Crossing into America”
 
Feature Story
Superior
Nisha Vashisht — “One More Bite”
 
Feature Profile
Superior
Leah Pinholster — “Educator finds a second calling”
Lisa Glaser — “Mr. Simms has arrived”
 
Column
Superior
Lisa Glaser — “Boiling Point”
 
Opposing Viewpoints Column
Superior
Amber Thomas and Fiona Sheehan — “Food Fight: Meat Eater versus Vegetarian”
 
Sports News Story
Superior
Hal Hager — “From boys to men”
 
Sports Feature Story
Superior
Kiersten Hammock — “The Natural”
Rachel Amster — “Sacrificing to succeed”
 
Editorial
Superior
Emily Silva — “No Child Left Behind”
 
Sports Photograph
Superior
Hannah McFay — “Take a Breath”
 
News Photograph
Superior
Hannah McFay, “Mr. Simms”
 

 

 

Feature Photograph
All Georgia
Chrismon Hinsch — “Serving up a Smile”
 
Georgia Champion Journalist
Third Place: Lisa Glaser
Honorable Mention: Kiersten Hammock, Sophie Kohn, Christopher Miller

 

Southern Interscholastic Press Association

The 2007-8 Odyssey was recognized as All Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association for the third consecutive year.

The magazine was also named “Best Newspaper in Georgia for 2008″ by SIPA for the third straight year.

SIPA Carry-in Contest Winners 2008
Carry-in Categories: Portrait Photo
Name(s): Chrismon Hinsch
School: Clarke Central HS
Publication: Odyssey Newsmagazine
Best of Convention
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Carry-in Categories: Portrait Photo
Name(s): Hannah McFay
School : Clarke Central HS
Publication: Odyssey Newsmagazine
First-Runner Up
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Carry-in Categories: Club Photo
Name(s): Chrismon Hinsch
School: Clarke Central HS
Publication: Odyssey Newsmagazine
Honorable Mention
———————————-
Carry-in Categories: Editorial Cartoon
Name(s): Emily Silva
School: Clarke Central HS
Publication: Odyssey Newsmagazine
Best of Convention
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Carry-in Categories: Editorial Cartoon
Name(s): Emily Silva
School: Clarke Cental HS
Publication: Odyssey Newsmagazine
Honorable Mention
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2008 Clarke Central HS mail-in winners
Entertainment/Feature Column
Second Place: Bryan Barks, Clarke Central High School
Third Place: Lateefah Gresham, Clarke Central High School

News Story
First Place: Claire Rosemond, Clarke Central High School

Personality Feature
Third Place: Connelly Crowe, Clarke Central High School

Sports Column
First Place: Paul Kasay, Clarke Central High School

Sports Feature
First Place: Rachel Bowers, Clarke Central High School

 

2007

 

National Scholastic Press Association

The ODYSSEY was awarded 298 out of a possible 300 points from NSPA’s evaluation resulting in an All-American rating. The magazine received Marks of Distinction in Coverage and content, Writing and Editing, Layout and Design, and Leadership.

“The depth of your coverage is amazing. From the front cover to the final page, the publication informs, entertains (and) directs its readers in many ways,” said NSPA judge Ann Suissee.

 

Columbia Scholastic Press Association

The ODYSSEY received 925 of a possible 1000 points, which resulted in Gold Medalist recognition and All-Columbian honors in Writing and editing, as well as in Business Operations.

 

Quill and Scroll Honor Society

The magazine was awarded 907 out of a possible 1,000 points from the Quill and Scroll Honor Society, thus earning an International First Place Award-Superior Achievement recognition.

 

Georgia Scholastic Press Association

The 2006-7 ODYSSEY Newsmagazine received a ranking of General Excellence from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association for the third straight year.

The magazine also received the “Best Features Coverage” award for the third straight year from GSPA.

Individual awards from GSPA were

News Story Superior
Caroline Foster, “Brooklyn Cemetery’s Buried History” ODYSSEY

Feature Story
All Georgia– Bryan Barks and Tanner Scott, “An Ugly Truth”, ODYSSEY Newsmagazine

Feature Profile
All Georgia – Bryan Barks, “Cleaning ‘Round the Clock”
Superior – Tanner Scott, “Give me shelter”, ODYSSEY Newsmagazine

Column
All Georgia – Lateefah Gresham, “Bustin’ ‘Teef: Do Our Morals Coincide with Entertainment?”

Commentary
Superior– Gus Boyd, “The Candy man Cometh” ODYSSEY Newsmagazine, Clarke Central Superior – Lisa Glaser, “Valentine’s Day Massacre” ODYSSEY Newsmagazine, Clarke Central

Sports News Story
All Georgia – Rachel Bowers, “When Getting Spirited Crosses the Line”, ODYSSEY
Superior – -Lisa Glaser, “When the Ketchup Hits the Fan” ODYSSEY

Sports Feature Story
All Georgia – Will Spencer, “Playing with a Purpose”

Sports Columnist
All Georgia – Rachel Bowers, “Bowers Knows Best On the Injured Reserve”

Sports Photograph
Superior– Hannah McFay, ODYSSEY, “Denzel Running”, Clarke Central High School

Double-truck layout/design
Superior – Rachel Bowers, “Playing with a Purpose” ODYSSEY, Clarke Central High School Superior -Tanner Scott, “An Ugly Truth”, ODYSSEY, Clarke Central High School

On the Sport Writing Contest
3rd Place: Bryan Barks

Georgia Champion Journalist Competition
1st Runner-up Georgia Champion Journalist Contest – Rachel Bowers

GSPA Adviser of the Year 2007
David Ragsdale

 

Southern Interscholastic Press Association

The magazine was also named “Best Newspaper in Georgia for 2007″ by SIPA for the second straight year.

The 2006-7 ODYSSEY Newsmagazine was recognized as All Southern by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association (SIPA) of the University of South Carolina.

2nd place in sports column writing – Rachel Bowers
3rd place in editorial writing – Erin Ayers
3rd place in personality feature story – Tanner Scott
3rd place in news feature story – Christina Downs
3rd place in sports features story – Kirsten Hammock
Dr. Kay Phillips Administrator of the Year- Dr. Maxine Easom, principal of Clarke Central High School

 

2006

 

National Scholastic Press Association

The ODYSSEY Newsmagazine received three Marks of Distinction from NSPA for Coverage and Content, Writing and Editing, and Leadership. Overall, the magazine was rated as First Class – receiving 284 of a possible 300 points in the national competition.

 

Quill and Scroll Honor Society

The ODYSSEY received an International First Place Award – Superior Achievement from the Quill and Scroll Media Evaluation competition. Receiving 917 points of a possible 1,000, the magazine missed consideration for the Gallup Award by eight points.

 

Southern Interscholastic Press Association

The ODYSSEY received an All-Southern rating and was named Best Newspaper in Georgia from the Southern Interscholastic press Association.

Staff editorial
Third place

Personal Feature
Third place to Emily Barkelew

News Story
Third place for Meg Granum.

 

Georgia Scholastic Press Association

The Georgia Scholastic Press Association awarded the ODYSSEY an overall Superior Rating, Best Feature Coverage, as well as Newspaper General Excellence.

Exemplar Feature Profile and Superior Sports News Story – Rachel Bowers.
Superior Advertising Design – Olivia Boyd
Superior Headline Writing – David Gordon
Superior Feature Story – Amy Freeman, Superior Column
Superior Newspaper Double-Truck Design – Tanner Scott
Superior Sports Feature Story – Kalle Horne
Superior Sports Photograph – Phillip Stice

 

2005

 

Georgia Scholastic Press Association

The Georgia Scholastic Press Association ranked the ODYSSEY as General Excellence.

GSPA also awarded the ODYSSEY for “Best Feature Coverage.”

 

Columbia Scholastic Press Association

The Columbia Scholastic Press Association awarded the ODYSSEY an overall Gold Medal rating.

Champion Journalist Honorable Mention – Julia K. Wilson
3rd Place Sports Feature — Alexa Klein
3rd Place Sports Feature – Alexander Stephens
2nd Place Photo Illustration – Levi Slaboda
2nd Place Information Graphic  — Alexander Stephens
2nd Feature Story – Laura Benson
2nd Commentary/Op-Ed Column – Laura Benson

 

Southern Interscholastic Press Association

The ODYSSEY received an Excellent rating from the Southern Interscholastic Press Association.

 

2004

 

Georgia Scholastic Press Association

The Georgia Scholastic Press Association gave the ODYSSEY an overall Excellent rating.
First place was won for Best Sports Feature – Katie Buckles
Second place for Best Personal Feature – Christine Barrett.

 

Southern Interscholastic Press Association

The Southern Interscholastic press Association awarded the ODYSSEY an overall Superior rating.