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Krista Shumaker is a senior at Clarke Central High School and is the broadcast editor for the ODYSSEY Media Group. Shumaker has attended conferences such as the Georgia Scholastic Press Association and the Southern Interscholastic Press Association. Shumaker enjoys photography, videography and hopes to continue expanding her journalistic knowledge.

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    Scene: Montu Miller

    by Krista Shumaker February 28, 2021

    Ambassador of the Athens HipHop Community and Clarke Central High School parent Montu Miller talks about his experience as a Black Athenian.

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    Field report: Hannah Barnett

    by Krista Shumaker January 29, 2021

    Clarke Central High School girls soccer player Hannah Barnett, a junior, talks about her passion for the sport.

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    Field report: Hunter Yelton

    by Krista Shumaker January 21, 2021

    Clarke Central High School soccer player Hunter Yelton, a senior, discusses his passion for the game. Video by Krista Shumaker

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    Classic City Championship Trivia

    by Krista Shumaker October 5, 2019

    Clarke Central and Cedar Shoals High school have competed 53 times, but how well do we know our history? See some familiar Gladiator faces chat with guest host Shemar Lowe in Classic City Championship Trivia.

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    Gallery: 53rd Classic City Championship

    by Krista Shumaker October 5, 2019

    On Oct 4, the Clarke Central High School Gladiators defeated the Cedar Shoals High School Jaugars (34-10)

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    Gallery: 2019 iliad Creative Writing Celebration

    by Krista Shumaker September 19, 2019

    Clarke Central High School’s iliad Literary-Art Magazine recognized published content creators at its Creative Writing Celebration on Sept. 18.

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    Gallery: JROTC 9/11 Ceremony

    by Krista Shumaker September 11, 2019

    The Clarke Central High School Army JROTC Gladiator Battalion held the annual 9/11 Ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at CCHS.

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    Gallery: CCHS vs. Flowery Branch varsity football

    by Krista Shumaker September 9, 2019

    The Clarke Central High School varsity football team lost to Flowery Branch High School 0-38 in the Billy Henderson Stadium on Sept. 6.

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    Touching base

    by Krista Shumaker April 24, 2019

    Clarke Central High School sophomore Rio Foster plays in the CCHS varsity baseball game against region opponent Walnut Grove High School on March 28. Heading into the game CCHS head varsity baseball coach Adam Osborn believed that the team was prepared to secure a victory. “We don’t have any dead spots in the line up and I like the way the guys are focused. I’ve never seen this group of guys this focused before,” Osborne said. Photo by Krista Shumaker

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    In it to win it

    by Krista Shumaker March 25, 2019

    The Clarke Central High School varsity baseball team will play their first region home game against Johnson High School on March 22.

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    Cookin’ up love

    by Krista Shumaker March 25, 2019

    Pellenzania chef Paco Lopez makes paella at the Soda City Market in Columbia, South…

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    Grateful through the struggle

    by Krista Shumaker March 1, 2019

    Clarke Central High School Sophomore Sa Blue sits in the foreign language hallway on…

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    CC on three

    by Krista Shumaker January 18, 2019

    The Clarke Central High School boys varsity basketball team played Buford High School on…

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    Review: Riverdale season three

    by Krista Shumaker October 25, 2018

    The Season Three premiere of The CW Television Network teen-drama “Riverdale” was aired on Oct. 10.

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    A tough loss

    by Krista Shumaker October 3, 2018

    Clarke Central High School senior cornerback Edwin Summerour stands on the CCHS football field…

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    Gallery: Classic City Championship

    by Krista Shumaker September 29, 2018

    The Clarke Central High School varsity football team played Cedar Shoals High School at home in the 52nd Classic City Championship on Sept. 28.

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    Gallery: CCHS vs OCHS varsity football

    by Krista Shumaker August 27, 2018

    On August 24 the Clarke Central High School varsity football team played the Oconee County High School football team at OCHS.

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    Gallery: Football preseason scrimmage 2018

    by Krista Shumaker August 10, 2018

    On August 8 the Clarke Central High School football team scrimmaged T.L Hannah School in the annual CCHS preseason scrimmage.

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    Gallery: Decision Day 2018

    by Krista Shumaker April 28, 2018

    Clarke Central High School senior decision day took place on April 27.

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    Rebuilding to rebound

    by Krista Shumaker January 22, 2018

    The Clarke Central High School boys varsity basketball team had eight seniors graduate from the program after the 2017-18 school year and is working on rebuilding the team.

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    Coverage and Gallery: CCHS vs. CSHS JV basketball games

    by Krista Shumaker January 20, 2018

    The Clarke Central High School boy and girls junior varsity basketball teams played the Cedar Shoals High School junior varsity basketball teams on Jan. 20 in the New Gym at CCHS.

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