The Clarke County School District community is currently recuperating from events that have spurred debates, leaving many feeling that issues and breakdowns have reached a boiling point.
Kevin Mobley
Kevin Mobley
Kevin Mobley is a senior at Clarke Central High School in Athens, Ga., and the Editor-in-Chief of the ODYSSEY Newsmagazine after four years in the program. He is the current Vice President of the Southern Interscholastic Press Association student board, and was named Third Place Georgia Junior Champion Journalist in April 2015. His goal as a journalist is to share the personalities of CCHS and provide fair, accurate and balanced coverage.
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Incidents throughout the 2015-16 Clarke Central school year have tested emergency protocol and administrative methods on campus.
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Cedar Shoals hires former Clarke Central head man Ryals
by Kevin Mobley February 10, 2016Cedar Shoals High School has hired its fourth head football coach in five years, none other than former Clarke Central head coach Leroy Ryals.
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Superintendent Lanoue to leave Clarke County
by Kevin Mobley February 5, 2016After seven years as Clarke County School District superintendent, Dr. Philip Lanoue announced on Friday, Feb. 5 that he would be moving to the Fulton County School District as the sole finalist for FCSD’s vacant superintendent position.
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Clarke Central alumnus and former University of Georgia head baseball coach David Perno will continue his career in Athens as the new CCHS head football coach.
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The Clarke Central High School football program will be led by a new head coach next season following the resignation of head coach Ahren Self.
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Letter from the editor: Time to take a stand
by Kevin Mobley September 15, 2015Brutality, torture, hatred and massacre are far too common right now for journalists and humans alike. That’s got to change.
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Newly-hired social studies department co-chair Ammon Hammett-Bregger returns to his former ranks within the Clarke County School District.
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The Interact Club has partnered with U-Lead Athens in the pursuit of reforming education and immigration policy in both Athens and the state of Georgia.
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Chris Borland’s decision to quit football due to concerns regarding traumatic brain injury is rational. But what about those who can’t?
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The Atlanta Hawks are soaring into the 2015 NBA Playoffs with the best record in the Eastern Conference.
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Despite school cancellations and illnesses, the Clarke Central High School drama department was able to put on their Spring performance of Cabaret.
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Senior tight end/linebacker Qua-Von Scott worked towards his National Signing Day ceremony and football scholarship with a little help from his best friend and toughest motivator.
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Junior Kevin Mobley reflects on Stuart Scott’s career and how it has impacted his passion for sports.
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In taking the nation by storm, Trivia Crack has emerged as the top free app on the iTunes App Store.
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After being diagnosed with a benign tumor in his liver in 2008, sophomore Matthew Burgess was cleared to play contact sports after a successful surgery in January and secured a spot on the Clarke Central High School varsity wrestling team.
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The Clarke Central High School varsity softball team won its second game this season — also its second since 2007 — 11-6 against Greater Atlanta Christian School on Sept. 30 in the regular season finalé.
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Cedar Shoals High School head football coach Scott Wilkins Q&A
by Kevin Mobley September 12, 2014On Jan. 14, Cedar Shoals High School hired their former head football coach Scott Wilkins, who accumulated a 106-50 overall record at CSHS from 1994-2007.
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After years of fighting for the spotlight, senior Kavon Williams feels it’s his time to shine as he moves on to Mars Hill College.
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Georgia Scholastic Press Association success for Central publications
by Kevin Mobley April 25, 2014Members of Clarke Central’s Iliad Literary-Art Magazine, Odyssey Online, ODTV and Odyssey Newsmagazine recieve accolades from state competition.
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Members of the Clarke Central High School Interact Club, French club and National Honor Society teamed up to host a Stop Hunger Now event.
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Game CoverageSports
Varsity Wrestling team wins at Traditional Championships
by Kevin Mobley February 5, 2014On Sat., Feb. 1, the Clarke Central High School varsity wrestling team notched a championship performance at the Region 8-AAAAA Traditional Championships.
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The varsity boys basketball teams for Clarke Central High School and Cedar Shoals High School will play again on Saturday, Jan. 18 at Jaguar Gym.
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West team wins the inaugural Northeast Georgia FCA All-Star Game 31-6
by Kevin Mobley December 28, 2013The West team defeated the East team 31-6 in the Northeast Georgia Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ inaugural Football All-Star Game, hosted by Clarke Central High School.
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Clarke Central High School head varsity boys basketball coach Andre McIntyre believes experience and camaraderie will be the keys to a successful 2013-14 campaign.
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The Clarke Central High School varsity football team was defeated by Mays High School 14-10 in the first round of the Georgia High School Association state playoffs Friday, Nov. 15 at Lakewood Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.
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Sports fans frequently turn on their television sets and tune in to watch their favorite teams or the game of the week. Within the last decade, sports broadcasting has extended its reach to encompass the Internet, mobile devices and new technological advances.
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Clarke Central High School head varsity football coach Ahren Self stood behind his defense before the 47th meeting between the Gladiators and cross-town rival Cedar Shoals High School.
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Game CoverageSports
Rapid Recap: Gladiators defeat Cedar Shoals 45-15
by Kevin Mobley November 8, 2013The Clarke Central High School varsity football team won its final game of the regular season against Cedar Shoals High School 45-15 on Friday, Nov. 8, improving to 8-2 overall.
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Gladiators suffer first region loss 28-56 to Gainesville
by Kevin Mobley October 19, 2013The Clarke Central High School varsity football team lost 28-56 on Oct. 18 at Billy Henderson Stadium against Gainesville High School and their senior quarterback Deshaun Watson, the consensus No. 1-rated high school quarterback in the nation.
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When watching the 2012 edition of the Clarke Central High School vs. Marist School game, I was awestricken at the fashion in which the War Eagles and their triple option offense dominated in the second half, as they sauntered to a 30-13 win against CCHS.
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Gainesville High School senior quarterback Deshaun Watson has been able to cope with national attention off the field while performing at a high level on it.
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Clarke Central High School senior quarterback Cameron Johnson looks forward to the matchup against Gainesville High School on Oct. 18.
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CCHS remains perfect in region play with 23-3 win vs. Heritage
by Kevin Mobley October 13, 2013Clarke Central High School’s 23-3 win on Oct. 11 vs. Heritage High School at Billy Henderson Stadium snapped a two-year streak of suffering come-from-behind losses against the Patriots.
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Self records first win as Gladiators defeat CGHS 37-12
by Kevin Mobley September 9, 2013Clarke Central High School Head Football Coach Ahren Self recorded his first career win on Friday, September 6
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There’s a place deep in the pines of the Tar Heel state where the streams calmly trickle down and the grass is vibrantly green.
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The University of Georgia Men’s and Women’s tennis teams defeated the University of Alabama on April 14, capturing the Southeastern Conference regular season titles for both programs.
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CBS’s “Selection Show” revealed the seedings for the 2013 NCAA Tournament on Sunday night, and games will now commence starting this Tuesday, March 19, with the play-in games.
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By KEVIN MOBLEY – Contributing Writer During a game broadcast in 1982, CBS Sports’…
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We often hear about the high profile football players that come out of high school, excel in college and translate their talent into millions of dollars at the professional level.
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Football recruiting has transformed from a side job for college football media to a major aspect of the sport, and it originated from the art of persuasion.
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The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Notre Dame 42-14 on Monday, Jan. 7, and now the SEC has secured its seventh consecutive national championship.
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Every single college football fan knows the Bowl Championship Series has become synonymous with unfairness, mistake and doubt in a dated system.
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Cedar Shoals High School head football Coach Chris Davis believes his players’ success in life and in the classroom is more important than winning football games.
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Clarke Central High School and Cedar Shoals High School have shared a deep rivalry for the past 38 years. On Nov. 9, the two programs will meet once again, and all of Athens is waiting for that day to arrive.
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The Gladiator football team is statistically compared to the Heritage High School Patriots in this week’s matchup.
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The Gladiator football team is statistically compared to the Salem High School Seminoles for the 2012 homecoming football game.
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Key statistics leading into tonight’s game at Apalachee High School.
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Game Coverage
CCHS defeats Loganville High School 40-6 in first win of season
by Kevin Mobley September 19, 2012The Clarke Central High School Gladiators beat Loganville High School at Billy Henderson Stadium 40-6 last Friday, Sept. 14. This was the first win for the Gladiators in the 2012 football season.
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Key statistics on both sidelines that are crucial to tonight’s game
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The Gladiators are statistically compared to the Central Gwinnett High School Black Knights
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The Clarke Central High School Gladiators lost to Marist 30-13 in the first-ever meeting between the two schools.
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The top 10 things the Gladiators and fans need to know about CCHS’ first game in a new GHSA qualification against Marist.