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CCHS’ annual Black History Month Presentation is held on Feb. 25 during Advisement in…

Journalism I students showcase examples of Black history, joy and excellence in members of the Athens community.

The CCHS boys varsity soccer team won 1-0 against East Hall High School on Feb. 10 in Billy Henderson Stadium.

The CCHS boys and girls varsity basketball teams played against Winder-Barrow High School in the CCHS Competition Gym on Feb. 6, with a Senior Night ceremony between the games.

CCSD Board of Education District eight representative and attorney Nicole Hull announced her resignation from the Board, which will be effective on June 30, at the Jan. 15 CCSD BOE meeting.

CCHS students returned from Winter Break for the start of the spring semester on Jan. 6.

Digital Editor-in-Chief Lea D’Angelo and Viewpoints Staffer Sylvia Robinson debate the issues with and benefits of book adaptations in media.

The CCSD Board of Education recognized five CCSD eighth graders accepted into the REACH Georgia Scholarship Program at its Dec. 11 meeting.

The ODYSSEY Media Group was announced as a Crown Award finalist by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association on Dec. 10.

After falling short in the 1984 state championship, the 1985 varsity football Gladiators turned their heartbreak into history, bringing CCHS its third football state title.

The Clarke County School District Athens Community Career Academy is shown. The program provided…

Journalism I students react to Amy Flurry’s artist visit to the CCHS Media Center on Nov. 6.

While caffeinated drinks can seemingly benefit CCHS students, they come with negative side effects.

Members of the ODYSSEY Media Group staff highlight spooky stories as Halloween approaches on Oct. 31.

The ODYSSEY Media Group Variety Staff visited wing eateries around Athens and determined that J. Buffalo Wings offers the best-quality wings.

Love.Craft Athens, a disability-inclusive art studio, fosters community and independence through productive and meaningful creativity.

The ODYSSEY Media Group has compiled seven stories about Hispanic heritage and culture in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

During the District Recognitions held at the Board of Education meeting on Oct. 9, the CCSD BOE commended two individuals from CCSD schools for noteworthy actions.

The ODYSSEY Media Group has been recognized by multiple scholastic journalism organizations in the past month for their achievements during the 2024-25 school year.

Georgia lawmakers grapple with how to balance federal law and personal safety amidst rising gun violence rates within the state.

A series of graphic shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Aug. 25 to Aug. 29.

The elimination of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs and the federal Department of Education is detrimental to CCHS students.

Clarke Central High School varsity football quarterback Kamron Lawrence, a junior, scrambles out of…

The CCHS varsity football team faced Cedar Shoals High School in the 59th Classic City Championship on Aug. 16.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will open their season against Cedar Shoals High School in the 59th Classic City Championship at 3 p.m. on Aug. 16 in CSHS’ Water-Wilkins Stadium.

Two pathways at the Athens Community Career Academy are beginning their second year of instruction as the 2025-26 school year starts up.

PrideFest 2025: From Athens, with Pride, took place in Downtown Athens on June 7 from 3 to 10 p.m., featuring both a parade and a festival.

The Clarke Central High School Class of 2025 rehearsed for graduation at Aikens Ford Arena on May 22.

Several speeches were delivered at the Class of 2025 Graduation on May 22, including CCHS Principal Dr. Swade Huff, valedictorian Wyatt Meyer and salutatorian Kai Menke.

ODYSSEY Media Group and iliad Literary-Art Magazine staff, friends and family gathered at 1055 Barber to celebrate accomplishments earned over the 2024-25 school on May 4.

Across the country, school principals are recognized for their service on National Principals’ Day. At CCHS, the community recognizes the contributions of its principal, Dr. Swade Huff

President Donald J. Trump’s push to abolish the United States Department of Education is a direct attack on public education and a danger to the CCSD community.

ODYSSEY Class of 2025 seniors reflect on their time in the program.

The ODYSSEY Media Group is currently ranked first in the National Scholastic Press Association’s annual Clicks and Clips Sweepstakes after winning several awards in the fall contest.

Dunkin’s 2025 Spring Menu was released on April 2 and includes the Cotton Candy Specialty Donut and Arctic Cherry Energy beverage, both with a mix of highlights and shortcomings.

Netflix’s “Adolescence” about teenage incel Jamie Miller utilizes engaging storytelling and forces viewers to acknowledge toxic masculinity.

The ODYSSEY Media Group and iliad Literary-Art Magazine Editorial Boards pose for a photo…

The ODYSSEY Media Group has compiled nine of their stories from the past month about women and women’s history in honor of Women’s History Month.

On March 17, Chick-fil-A released its 2025 Spring Menu,which includes a Pineapple Dragonfruit Sunjoy and the Smokehouse Barbeque Chicken Sandwich

The annual CCSD Special Olympics were held in Billy Henderson Stadium on March. 20 and facilitated by CCHS and Cedar Shoals High School JROTC students.

After trying burgers at several fast food restaurants around Athens, ODYSSEY staffers determined that new addition Whataburger offers the best fast food burger.

Journalism I students showcase examples of Black history, joy and excellence in members of the Athens community.

CCHS held its annual Black History Month Program in the E.B. Mell Auditorium on Feb. 19.

The ODYSSEY Media Group has chosen 15 of our favorite stories celebrating Black History, Excellence and Joy from the past three years.

The ODYSSEY Media Group has compiled stories of CCHS and Athens community events and experiences in honor of Holocaust Memorial Day on Jan. 27.

Even at a school like CCHS, where mental health is taken seriously, there are opportunities for greater student support.

Wild Women Outdoors, a CCHS club created at the beginning of the 2024-25 school year, was established to help students gain more confidence to explore the outdoors safely.

Clarke Central High School students returned from Winter Break for the start of the spring semester on Jan. 6.

The CCHS boys and girls varsity basketball teams will play against Cedar Shoals High School in the Aikns Ford Arena on Dec. 20.

In partnership with Universal Pictures’ “Wicked”, Starbucks released Elphaba’s Cold Brew and Glinda’s Pink Potion refresher on Oct. 22. While both drinks offered pleasant flavors, neither provided much balance.

Members of the ODYSSEY Media Group Editorial Board spoke with students and advisors from around the world at the 2024 National High School Journalism Convention in Philadelphia, Pa. about their reactions to the results of the 2024 presidential election.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will compete in the 2024-25 Georgia High School Association Class AAAAA State Football Championship playoffs against Houston County High School on Nov. 15.

When the polls open on Nov. 5, citizens from all over the United States will have a say in who leads the country for the next four years.

The ODYSSEY Media Group has highlighted spooky stories as Halloween approaches on Oct. 31.

he ODYSSEY Media Group has compiled twelve of its best stories celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in honor of LGBTQ+ History Month.

Diversity and representation are crucial importance for modern-day media organizations, which is why the ODYSSEY has taken steps to ensure they are codified into our policies.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will open their season against Cedar Shoals High School in the 58th Classic City Championship at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 15 in Billy Henderson Stadium.

Clarke County School District schools do not provide Gifted Education services to a representative sample of the student body.

The Clarke County School District released the valedictorian and salutatorian for CCHS on May 20.

CCHS Family Engagement Specialist Christian Barner prepares several events to celebrate the next stage of CCHS seniors’ lives.

CCSD’s Local School Governance Teams allow community input and school improvement within the district.

News Editor and Journalism I Facilitator Isabella Westrich, a senior, participates in a press…

ODYSSEY Class of 2024 seniors reflect on their time in the program.

The Clarke County School District announced that Superintendent Dr. Robbie P. Hooker was awarded the 2024 Georgia School Superintendents Association (GSSA) President’s Award for the Northeast Georgia RESA region at the GSSA spring Bootstrap Conference in Savannah on April 10.

Five Clarke Central High School finalists were named to a summer residential program.

ODYSSEY Media Group students attended the Georgia Scholastic Press Association Spring Workshop and Awards Ceremony at the University of Georgia’s Georgia Center for Continuing Education.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hua Hsu visited with Clarke Central High School students and faculty.

Clarke Central High School’s iliad Literary-Art Magazine editors will host a Q&A with Pulitzer Prize winner Hua Hsu.

Clarke Central High School students Molly Harwell and Wyatt Meyer were named top of their classes in the state of Georgia as scholatic journalists.

The 2023 iliad Literary-Art Magazine was recognized as one of 17 Pacemaker finalists from across the country.

Whether they realize it or not, CCHS students walk in the footsteps of their predecessors on the long road that is Athens history.

Clarke Central High School held the Black History Month Program in the E.B Mell Auditorium on Feb. 28.

The ODYSSEY Media Group achieved 7th place in the National Scholastic Press Association’s annual Clicks and Clips contest for student journalism.

The CCSD’s declining graduation rate is nothing short of alarming, but before community members panic, they need to recognize the complicated contributing factors.

After being recognized as Columbia Scholastic Press Association Crown finalists, the ODYSSEY Media Group and iliad Literary-Art Magazine will seek Gold Crown awards at the CSPA conference in March.

The iliad’s 2023 edition was named a Crown Award finalist by the Colombia Scholastic Press Association on Dec. 13.

ODYSSEY Media Group staffers summarize issues from the 12th volume of the ODYSSEY Newsmagazine.

ODYSSEY Media Group staffers summarize issues from the 14th volume of the ODYSSEY Newsmagazine.

ODYSSEY Media Group staffers summarize issues from the 13th volume of the ODYSSEY Newsmagazine.

ODYSSEY Media Group staffers summarize issues from the 20th volume of the ODYSSEY Newsmagazine.

ODYSSEY Media Group staffers summarize issues from the 19th volume of the ODYSSEY Newsmagazine.

ODYSSEY Media Group staffers summarize issues from the 18th volume of the ODYSSEY Newsmagazine.

ODYSSEY Media Group staffers summarize issues from the 17th volume of the ODYSSEY Newsmagazine.

ODYSSEY Media Group staffers summarize issues from the 16th volume of the ODYSSEY Newsmagazine.

ODYSSEY Media Group staffers summarize issues from the 15th volume of the ODYSSEY Newsmagazine.

ODYSSEY Media Group staffers summarize issues from the 11th volume of the ODYSSEY Newsmagazine.

ODYSSEY Media Group staffers summarize issues from the tenth volume of the ODYSSEY Newsmagazine.

ODYSSEY Media Group staffers summarize issues from the ninth volume of the ODYSSEY Newsmagazine.

ODYSSEY Media Group staffers summarize issues from the eighth volume of the ODYSSEY Newsmagazine.

ODYSSEY Media Group staffers summarize issues from the sixth volume of the ODYSSEY Newsmagazine.

On October 24, 40 Clarke Central High School students attended the annual Georgia Scholastic Press Association fall conference.

The CCSD released Class of 2024 graduation dates for Cedar Shoals and Clarke Central High Schools on Sept. 26.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will face off against Cedar Shoals High School in the 57th Classic City Championship at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 19 at CSHS’ Waters-Wilkins Stadium.

After previously placing sixth in the National Scholastic Press Association Clicks & Clips Sweepstakes, the ODYSSEY places fourth in the nation en route to earning All-American honors.

ODYSSEY Media Group staffers summarize issues from the fifth volume of the ODYSSEY Newsmagazine.

ODYSSEY Media Group staffers summarize issues from the fourth volume of the ODYSSEY Newsmagazine.

The Clarke County School District released the valedictorian and salutatorian for CCHS on May 23.

After deliberation, Clarke County School District leaders opt not to modify school start and end times for the 2023-2024 school year.

Former CCHS teacher Charlie Wooten, a positive influence on many students, died on April 30.

ODYSSEY Media Group staffers summarize issues from the third volume of the ODYSSEY Newsmagazine.

ODYSSEY Media Group staffers summarize issues from the second volume of the ODYSSEY Newsmagazine.

ODYSSEY Media Group staffers summarize issues from the first volume of the ODYSSEY Newsmagazine.

Three Clarke Central High School finalists were named to a summer residential program.

The ODYSSEY Media Group, along with the rest of the Clarke Central High School student body, will be on Spring Break from April 1 to April 9.

The National Scholastic Press Association announced its winners for the Clips & Clicks contest for the fall 2022 semester.  Additionally, student media outlets were recognized for their placement in the Clips & Clicks Sweepstakes. 

Journalism I students showcase examples of Black history, joy, and excellence in members of the Athens community.

The iliad Literary-Art Magazine won the highest honors for the Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) contest on Jan. 24.

The ODYSSEY Media Group, along with the rest of the Clarke Central High School student body, will be on Thanksgiving break from Nov. 22 to Nov. 28.

ODYSSEY Media Group staffers discuss the best Halloween songs, the best (and worst) costumes, trick-or-treating for teens, Disney classics, and the new “Hellraiser” movie.

It is more important than ever for students to address issues that impact them.

CCHS welcomed over 24 new teachers at the beginning of the school year.

J1 students share their reactions to professor and award-winning poet Natasha Trethewey’s visit to CCHS on April 21.

Fourteen Clarke Central High School student journalists were recognized for academic excellence.

Clarke Central High School journalists attended the Georgia Scholastic Press Association’s Spring Workshop and Awards Banquet for the first time since 2019.

Student ambassadors from the ODYSSEY Media Group, Journalism I class and iliad literary-art magazine returned to the Southern Interscholastic Press Association convention in Columbia, S.C. after a two-year hiatus.

Because the COVID-19 vaccine is a crucial element to moving past the pandemic, the CCSD community must work together to overcome vaccine hesitancy.

Even as Black History Month draws to a close, these members of the CCHS community will continue to exemplify excellence.

The ODYSSEY Media Group, along with the rest of the Clarke Central High School student body, will be on winter break from Dec. 21 to Jan. 6.

Clarke Central High School welcomed over 30 new teachers at the beginning of the 2021-22 school year. As the semester ends, let’s take a moment to recognize the newest members of our CCHS family.

The ODYSSEY Media Group, along with the rest of the Clarke Central High School student body, will be on Thanksgiving break from Nov. 22 to Nov. 28.

Luis Marco Vasquez-Gaytan, born July 30, 2003, passed away on July 19.

After over a year of adverse effects on education due to the pandemic, the academic success of K-12 students should be at the forefront of concern for American schools.

The ODYSSEY Media Group, along with the rest of the Clarke Central High School student body, will be on summer break from May 21 to August 3.

Former CCHS Director of Band Dr. Robert Lawrence died Wednesday. Lawrence was on staff at CCHS from August 2009 until May 2019 and taught hundreds of students.

To the ODYSSEY Media Group readership and community, The past couple of months have…

Clarke County High School students, along with the ODYSSEY Media Group, will be off from March 9 to March 13 for spring break. Enjoy the break!

Despite the good intentions behind the See Something Send Something app, it is not an effective solution to widespread crises such as gun violence.

The ODYSSEY Media Group and Clarke Central High School community will be on Thanksgiving break from Nov. 25 to Nov. 29. Enjoy the week off!

Although not a perfect solution, restorative justice initiatives are a positive step forward for the Clarke County School District.

I was 13 years old and at a Christmas party when I saw 2004 Clarke Central High School graduate Eve Carson for the last time.