Owen Donnelly

Journalism I Facilitator and graduating senior Owen Donnelly congratulates the class of 2021 on their accomplishments.

Meet the 2020-21 Journalism I class!

Since the coronavirus hit the U.S. in March, many universities have decided to make standardized test submissions optional, which should be a policy extended beyond the pandemic.

The CCSD announced Wednesday that high schools will begin the return to in-person learning on March 15.

Remote learning has revealed challenges for the CCHS student body, making it difficult for teachers to provide quality instruction.

CCHS head football coach David Perno will lead the Gladiators at home on Friday against Jackson County High School.

On April 6 and 7, jobs for Clarke Central High School head baseball, boys basketball and golf coaches were posted to the Clarke County School District website’s hiring page.

ODYSSEY Media Group Digital Editor Owen Donnelly talks to Clarke County School District Interim Superintendent Dr. Xernona Thomas about the COVID-19 outbreak and its implications for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.

A message from the ODYSSEY Leadership Team amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.

ODYSSEY Media Group Digital Editor and SIPA presidental candidate Owen “Big-O” Donnelly sits down with OMG Sports Editor Alexander Robinson to talk about the SIPA presidency and his platform.

Join ODYSSEY Media Group Sports Editor Alexander Robinson and Digital Editor Owen Donnelly in their first episode of Al and the Big O Show as they talk about race and social dynamics at Clarke Central High School, and try to answer the question, “How can we make Clarke Central more inclusive?”

On Feb. 3, Georgia Supreme Court Justice Robert Benham spoke with humor and conviction to members of the Athens community, including students from the Clarke County School District about his life, during the Holmes-Hunter Lecture at the University of Georgia Chapel. Journalism 1 students share what made the trip memorable, and how it affected them.

The Clarke County School District Board of Education voted to place Georgia’s ninth congressional district candidate Antwon Stephens as representative of District Two on Jan. 16.

Starting in the 2020-21 school year, Clarke County School District high schools will replace the current seven-period day with a four-period block schedule.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team defeated Lithia Springs High School in the first round of the state playoffs on Nov. 16.

On Nov. 7, members of Created Equal, a pro-life organization based in Columbus, Ohio, gathered outside the entrance of Clarke Central High School and protested pro-choice policies.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will compete against town rival, Cedar Shoals High School, on Oct. 4 at Waters-Wilkins Stadium.

On Sept. 20, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team will play at Lanier High School.

On Aug. 23, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team will play Winder-Barrow High School at Billy Henderson Stadium.

On March 8, the CTAE department hosted CTAE night, a night dedicated to showcasing work done in CTAE classes.

James Washington takes a break from running his booth at a downtown street festival…

Rapper Kiari Kendrell Cephus, released his solo project called “Father of 4” on Feb. 22. The album has features from a variety of hip-hop artists, is masterfully produced and proves Cephus’ worth as a solo rapper.

On Jan. 22, National Art Honors Society students Avery Ray and Clare Wislar both had artwork accepted into the Georgia Art Education Association’s All State Art Symposium, hosted by Columbus State University.

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

As of the 2018-2019 school year, previous Gladius Advisor and Graphic Design teacher Dea Pool has moved to take over the Work Based Learning program.

Photos by Owen Donnelly and Kelly Fulford. On April 20, Clarke Central High School…

The 2018 Clarke Central High School prom was held on April 6 at the Cotton Press.

The Clarke Central High School boys and girls varsity basketball teams played the Washington High School varsity basketball teams on Feb. 3 at CCHS in the New Gym.

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

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