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Makayla Richards is a senior and is the Public Relations Manager for the ODYSSEY Newsmagazine in Athens, Georgia. She joined the staff as a news writer in her sophomore year. During the second semester of her first year, she became the ODYSSEY videographer. In her junior year, she started the ODYSSEY’s broadcast program, named ODTV. Makayla has attended journalism conferences such as GSPA (Georgia Scholastic Press Association), the National High School Journalism Convention and SIPA (Southern Interscholastic Press Association). This year, she plans to have several PR campaigns in order to raise awareness of the program in her school.

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    Frozen Lemonade at Chick-Fil-A

    by Makayla April 17, 2015

    Chick-Fil-A’s new frozen lemonade is a healthy alternative to their calorie-rich milkshakes, but lacks their flavor

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    New emojis have arrived

    by Makayla April 9, 2015

    Wed., April 8, iOS users were greeted with a nice surprise: some color on their emoji keyboard.

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    Running back to Ray Rice

    by Makayla September 10, 2014

    & being a fan of someone that’s a good player is one thing, but…

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    Black history is world history

    by Makayla March 24, 2014

    The Black Student Union held their Black History Program Friday March 21, 2014

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    App of the Week: Clumsy Ninja

    by Makayla December 13, 2013

    By MAKAYLA RICHARDS – Broadcasting Manager Ever wanted to train a ninja, well now you can…

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    Coaches thoughts on CCHS VS. CSHS

    by Makayla November 8, 2013

    November eighth is the game we have been waiting for. What do the coaches think? Learn more here.

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    App of the Week: Minion Rush

    by Makayla October 25, 2013

    Guru’s little yellow gibberish speaking minions are ready to compete to be his minion of the year in a fast paced challenge.

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    ODTV: CCHS powderpuff football game

    by Makayla October 14, 2013

    On Oct. 9, juniors and seniors faced off in the second annual powderpuff football game.

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    Pursuit of Happiness – Vlog by Mary Merritt

    by Makayla October 1, 2013

    What truly makes us happy? Features writer Mary Merritt speaks about how happiness can be achieved in us all.

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    PROBE college fair

    by Makayla September 23, 2013

    Julie Alpaugh talks about the CCHS Library hosting the Beyond Borders Art Exhibit for one week.

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    Hands on with iOS 7

    by Makayla September 22, 2013

    Apple released ios 7 September 18, 2013.

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    JROTC’s first fundraiser of the year

    by Makayla September 18, 2013

    CCHS JROTC Program’s first fundraiser

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    Stepping to the beat

    by Makayla May 2, 2013

    The CCHS Swag Step team talk about their experiences stepping and performing.

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    Defense of marriage act

    by Makayla April 30, 2013

    By MAKAYLA RICHARDS – Web Staff By SAM THOMPSON – Web Staff Sam Thompson speaks of his views…

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    Prom Expectations

    by Makayla April 23, 2013

    Prom is season is here. What are your expectations for prom this year?

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    Talks from the Box- NBA

    by Makayla April 23, 2013

    Sam Thompson moderates a debate about the NBA, with Chad Rhym and Kevin Mobley.

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    Talks from the Box- UGA Offense v. Defense

    by Makayla April 15, 2013

    By MAKAYLA RICHARDS – Web Staff Football will be back soon and here to debate if…

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    Contact Drill Debate – Net Books

    by Makayla April 11, 2013

    This year Clarke County School District has implemented net books into the system.

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    Walk with Grace

    by Makayla April 9, 2013

    By MAKAYLA RICHARDS – Web Staff On Friday April 6, Clarke Central High School…

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    Talks from the box: Final Four analysis

    by Makayla April 3, 2013

    Sam Thompson moderates Chad Rhym and Kevin Mobley’s debate about the final four in March Madness 2013.

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  • BroadcastVariety

    Student rap group “PlugTalk Music” releases new song

    by Makayla March 27, 2013

    CCHS students Chris Ballou and Aerick Mcgee talk personally about their rap group Plug-In and their newest song “Like a Boss.”

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