Thirty-four members from the ODYSSEY Media Group Production class, Journalism I class and iliad Literary-Art Magazine Editorial Board attended the annual Southern Interscholastic Press Association Convention from March 6-8 in Columbia, S.C.
The ODYSSEY Media Group hosts its Spring Media Day in the Clarke Central High School Competition Gym on Feb. 21.
The ODYSSEY Media Group hosts a Media Day for Clarke Central High School winter sports in the CCHS Competition Gym on Jan. 13.
The ODYSSEY Media Group finds the best chocolate milkshake in Athens.
Rising Sports Editor Cadence Schapker ventured to downtown Athens to report on the annual AthFest festival on June 24.
Viewpoints Editor Janie Ripps and Variety Staffer Miles Lawrence learn how to play soccer with girls varsity soccer player Bella Yelton.
Clarke Central High School Media specialist Naomi Craver talks about her holiday experiences.
Head varsity football coach David Perno discusses the impact he has had on players throughout his time at Clarke Central High School.
Clarke Central High School students and staff make predictions as to the outcome of the CCHS vs. Cedar Shoals High School football game. The game took place on Aug. 18 in Billy Henderson Stadium. Video by McKinley Dykes and Lucas Donnelly.
Clarke County High School students and staff have brought to light concerns of gender-based equity issues in CCHS athletic facilities, and due to this discussion Clarke County School District and CCHS administration have been working to resolve the disparities.
Students at CCHS should learn a variety of study techniques in order to improve their scores on assessments.
Members of the Athens and Clarke Central High School community members recount where they were on Sept. 11, 2001, while a series of terrorist attacks were being carried out against the United States.
Ambassador of the Athens HipHop Community and Clarke Central High School parent Montu Miller talks about his experience as a Black Athenian.
Clarke Central High School girls soccer player Hannah Barnett, a junior, talks about her passion for the sport.
Clarke Central High School soccer player Hunter Yelton, a senior, discusses his passion for the game. Video by Krista Shumaker
Social Media Coordinator Luna Reichert shares a day of her life in self-isolation during the outbreak of COVID-19, a global pandemic.
The Clarke Central High School boys and girls varsity soccer teams played Morgan County High School in Death Valley on Feb. 25.
Former Athens-Clarke County residents of the Linnentown neighborhood spoke to Clarke Central High School students and staff on Feb. 19.
ODYSSEY illustrator Lilli Sams reflects on how art has impacted her view of the world and how it makes her a better person.
The 13th annual Visions of Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration took place at the Lyndon Art House on January 18. The event celebrated the legacy of MLK through performances and visual art.
Clarke County School District community members met at a Board of Education meeting on Dec. 17 to protest the appointment of an Interim Superintendent in the place of previous Superintendent Demond Means.
ODYSSEY Media Group sports podcaster AJ Carr interviews Clarke Central High School senior Chris Johnson about his four years at CCHS, including his experiences on the football team and CCHS drama program.
The Clarke Central High School varsity football team defeated Wayne County High School on Nov. 22, advancing to the third round of state playoffs.
The Clarke Central High School varsity football team defeated Lithia Springs High School in the first round of the state playoffs on Nov. 16.
The Clarke Central High School varsity football team played Buford High School for the Region 8-AAAAA Championship.
Figment Kombucha is a newly established kombucha brewery, providing Athens with a local taste for the drink that has seen a recent spike in popularity.
“Across The River: The People, Places, and Culture of East Athens”, written by Dr. Maxine Pinson Easom and Patsy Hawkins Arnold, acknowledges the origins of East Athens and the city of Athens as a whole.
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.
Community building circles have become a new addition to Clarke Central High School since the start of the 2019-20 school year.
On Spet. 19th, the ODYSSEY Media Group and Journalism 1 class attended the Georgia Scholastic Press Association at the Classic Center in Downtown Athens, Ga.
During freshman orientation on August 2, rising Clarke Central High School ninth graders were exposed to the newly designed CCHS main lobby.
The Clarke Central High School boys and girls varsity soccer teams played their senior night game against Commerce High School on April 18th.
The Clarke Central High School varsity boys soccer team played Cedar Shoals High School on April 13 in Death Valley.
The Clarke County School District Board of Education held a board meeting at the Athens Career Academy on March 7. There were many speakers in attendance to address the board regarding community issues.
The Clarke Central High School track and field team will compete in their second meet of the season on Friday March 1 at North Oconee High School at 4:30 pm.
The Clarke Central High School Mock Trial team will attend their first competition of the year on Feb. 2.
1982 Clarke Central High School alumnus and Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp is the Republican candidate in the 2018 Georgia gubernatorial race.
Select teachers in the English department have begun a new phone policy beginning the 2018-19 school year in which they take cell phones as students walk through the door.
The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will play the Cedar Shoals High School varsity football team on Sept. 28. Senior Visuals Coordinator Kelly Fulford captured pre-game predictions from CCHS varsity football players and cheerleaders.
Clarke Central High School juniors and seniors spoke with Broadcast Staffer Lily Bruce-Ritchie about their plans for this year’s prom.
Clarke Central High School Principal Marie Yuran announced her resignation on March 29, 2018. ODYSSEY Media Group Broadcast Editor Kelly Fulford and Business Manager Gabriel Mantione-Holmes spoke with CCHS faculty and students about what they had to say in regard to her resignation.
Candidate for Georgia congressional district 10 Chalis Montgomery announced her bid for the House of Representatives in the summer of 2017 with the goals of expanding healthcare coverage, creating a comprehensive jobs plan and raising the minimum wage.
Broadcast Editor Kelly Fulford spoke with Clarke Central High School head wrestling coach and Physical Education teacher about his decision to resign from CCHS for positions at Oglethorpe County High School. CCHS varsity wrestlers Me’shai Coleman and Thomas Isakovich, juniors, discuss their relationship with Stoudenmire and how they will be impacted by his decision to leave.
News Editor Jurnee Louder and Viewpoints Writer Sam Mattern-Parkes seek out the best burger joint in Athens in this edition of Quest for Athens’ Best. idea filmed by Aneesa Conine-Nakano. Video edited by Zoe Peterson.
The Clarke Central High School JV soccer team played their first game of the 2018 season against Madison County High School on Feb. 5. Broadcast Editor Kelly Fulford reported on the facts.
Clarke Central High School students and teachers predict the outcomes of the 2018 Super Bowl game.
Broadcast Editor Kelly Fulford spent a day with work-based learning student Dylan Gavron at his internship through the University of Georgia Department of Physics. Fulford filmed as Gavron took her on a tour of his work space and day-to-day life as an intern at UGA. Gavron is just one of the many students at Clarke Central High School involved with the work-based learning program.
Broadcast staffer Owen Churchwell filmed freshmen Maggie Thompson and Tomas Dougan during their weekly rock climbing sessions at Active Climbing in Athens, Georgia.
The Federal Communications Commission voted to repeal net neutrality rules on Dec. 14 which could affect students and residents of the Clarke County School District.
Linda Glenn, CCHS’ front office secretary, tell’s Clarke Central High School students and staff “Tell somebody you love them,” every day. Broadcast staffer Lily Bruce-Ritchie decided to see what the reason behind this is and how it affects students and staff at CCHS.
Broadcast staffer Lily Bruce-Ritchie decided to see what students are doing with their time off from school during Thanksgiving break.
“Midnight Madness” serves as the kickoff to the basketball season and first public competition.
For first-time attendees and conference veterans, the Georgia Scholastic Press Association fall conference offered something for all.
Broadcast staffer Lily Bruce-Ritchie asks students what their Halloween plans are.
The Clarke Central High School varsity football team played the Loganville High School varsity football team on Oct. 6 for their annual homecoming game. CCHS came out on top with an end score of 49-21 Gladiators.
Broadcast Editor Kelly Fulford and Sports Staffer Alexander Robinson interview Clarke Central High School students about the Homecoming Dance, which will take place on Oct. 7, in this edition of Man on the Street.
Hannah Dunn-Grandpre is a Clarke Central High School and ODYSSEY Media Group alumna. Grandpre recapped her time with the ODYSSEY Media Group and paid CCHS a visit on Aug. 23, 2017.
Sports staffer Caedmon Churchwell previews the Clarke Central High School varsity football team’s face off against North Oconee High School, which will take place on Sept. 15, with a By The Numbers.
Over the summer at Good Dirt Clay Studios, 13 bags of pottery made by children who attended a summer camp at the local business were stolen.
The ODYSSEY Media Group’s literary-art magazine, the iliad, produced their 2016-17 edition this past May. With the new school year underway, the publication celebrates its work and contributors from the most recent issue.
Pastor Edward Bolen hosted the the first Five Points Food Truck Party at the Milledge Avenue Baptist Church, on Aug. 19.
The Clarke Central High School varsity football team hosted the Oconee County High School Warriors in their second regular season game on Aug. 25.
Clarke Central High School teachers, faculty and students share their reactions to the protests in Charlottesville, Va. that took place Aug. 11-12.
Clarke Central High School football coaches provide an outlook for the 2017-18 football season.
Members of the Clarke County School District community had the opportunity to meet newly appointed superintendent Dr. Demond Means and learn about his visions for the future of the district.
Broadcast Editor Kelly Fulford and the ODTV team interviews Principal Marie Yuran about the 2017-18 school year, showcases the growing student body and compiles student-submitted first day photos in the first broadcast piece of the year.
The Clarke County School District’s entire staff for all 21 schools came together at the Classic Center on Aug. 1 to kick-off the 2017-18 school year.
On May 16, Clarke Central High School seniors, parents and community members gathered in Mell Auditorium to reflect on the experiences of the Class of 2017.
Maria Somilleda is the captain of the varsity girls soccer team at Clarke Central High School. Somilleda has made strives to improve her soccer skills over the past few years.
ODTV Reporter Lorena Limongi goes to various bagel restaurants around the downtown Athens area in a Quest to find Athens’ Best Bagels.
Four freshman boys come together to establish the band, Cheese Dream.
ODTV staffer Kelly Fulford shares her recipe for a pumpkin spice latte in this edition of “Kelly’s Kitchen”.
The “Education Matters Radio Show,” produced by teens, gives local youth a voice on important issues in the community.
Broadcast staffers Lorena Limongi and Lily Bruce-Ritchie explore the community service scene at Clarke Central High School.
Clarke Central High School held a pep rally on Jan. 20 previewing their basketball game against Cedar Shoals High School. The student government association put together an array of events including the recognition of winter sports.
In the final stages of Clarke Central High School’s reconstruction, the James Crawford Memorial Arena has been completed. The gym is now in used for sports including basketball and indoor soccer.
The Clarke Central High School varsity football team played in the Georgia High School Association 5A Sweet 16 State Playoffs on Nov. 18.
The annual Not So Silent Night fundraiser raising money for the ODYSSEY and the Iliad will be held on Dec. 2 at the Lyndon House Arts Center.
Clarke Central High School held it’s annual Midnight Madness event in the New Gym. The event brought the CCHS community together with basketball, music and entertainment on Nov. 5.
The first episode of season three of ODTV features stories on the Open House, a fall sports recap, a movie review, the first installment of “Kelly’s Kitchen” and much more.
Clarke Central High School held the first pep rally of the year in anticipation for the annual senior night football game on Oct. 21. The pep rally was held during seventh period and the varsity football team played against Flowery Branch High School that night.
Clarke Central High School students returned to school on Aug. 9 for the beginning of the 2016-17 school year.
The hip shop that Jim Adams dreamt of for years, with the same prices for the past 30 years.
On May 10, former NFL quarterback, television personality, and computer software executive Fran Tarkenton visited his alma mater through the Hometown Hall of Famer program.
Web Master Sunčana Pavlić created a stop motion animation public service announcements on the effects Climate Change will have on the future unless necessary action is taken.
Staff writer Kelly Fulford shows a quick and simple tutorial on how to make cookie cups.
Junior Kennae Hunter has grown up as an only child. Although as she grows older, she looks more at the optimistic aspect of life.
Senior Fajr DeLane receives shocking news about her dear friend, Ethan Schut. On Oct. 29, he overdosed and passed away. Fajr DeLane opens up and shares her revelation of this news.
Senior and varsity basketball player Tyra Thompson uses her laid back disposition and gentle nature to lead by example on and off the court.
With the baseball season approaching, coaches and players are preparing to put their offseason work into action during the regular season.
“The whole family working for you” is the slogan of Panaderia Tacuari. The family owned bakery, located at 145 Fritz Mar Lane, opened the summer of 2015.
After breaking the career interception record and leaving a lasting legacy in his four years at Clarke Central High School, senior cornerback Rayshawn McCall is ready to take the next step.
Sweet Olive Farm Animal Rescue began as a dog shelter in Atlanta, but has grown to become a prominent animal rescue group in the community.
The second semester of the 2015-2016 school year has brought new renovations and changes to Clarke Central High School.
Finally fulfilling her dream, Phickles Pickles company owner Angie Tillman opened her new storefront Phickles Phun Foods earlier this year as a homemade artisan market.
In honor of October being National Dyslexia Awareness Month, Julie Alpaugh shares her story of discovering and coming to accept the fact she has dyslexia.
A video complied of past Governor’s Honors Program attendees that share and express their thoughts about the program and their own GHP experience.
In this episode of Scene at Central, broadcast staff members Kiki Griffin and Connor McCage talk to Clarke Central High School students about their expectations for homecoming this year.
For the 2015-2016 school year, Clarke County School District students in seventh through tenth grade were given new Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e Chromebooks.
In this episode of SCENE, Julie Alpaugh and Karla Dougan visit rival schools: Clarke Central High School and Cedar Shoals High School and talk to students about the upcoming football game.
Clarke Central High School students talk to Karla Dougan and Julie Alpaugh about what they did over summer break.
In 2012 the Clarke Middle School garden was created through the initiative of parent David Berle and former agriculture science teacher Cheryl Hinson. It started as a plot of land in front of the school but over past years the front garden has expanded to four plots, and also includes a greenhouse.
On Feb. 3, former Clarke Central High School principal Dr. Jim Willis returned to campus to visit and reflect on his time here.
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Local musician Kishi Bashi performed at David C. Barrow Elementary School on Thurs., March 26, as the school’s Cool Composer of the Month.
Tiernan O’Neill and Ella Sams anchor the fourth episode of Season 2.
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Nicholas Byrne and Violet Merritt anchor the third episode of Season 2.
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Nicholas Byrne and Violet Merritt anchor the second episode of Season 2.
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Chad Rhym and Karla Dougan anchor the first episode of Season 2.
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Outside of Clarke County, homecoming is regarded as one of the most memorable events of high school. Although once celebrated, today this spirit is not found at Clarke Central High School.
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Four weeks into the school year, construction continues to affect Clarke Central High School students. Students have found that navigating from class to class is not an easy task.
People talk a lot.
A 2007 study by the University of Arizona found that, on average, people speak around 16,000 words a day. What if we could break that down? Maybe we talk about school, weekend plans, family. Now let’s go deeper.
In this exciting episode of ODTV, sports injuries are analyzed, the Athens mayoral race is previewed, Dancing with the Athens Stars and much, much more.
Clarke Central seniors express how they feel as the school year comes to the end.
Athens stars hit the stage to show their moves in the 2014 dancing with the Athens stars.
The Clarke County School District recently finalized plans to begin a 30 million dollar renovation of Clarke Central, and held a ground-breaking ceremony with prominent members of the Athens Community.
On Feb. 15, the Athens Hip Hop Awards honored an array of artists and businesses from the Athens community.
Clarke Central and Cedar Shoals collaborate on Les Misérables for the first time in nine years.
SPARC Athens focuses on a science-based approach to physical therapy.
Four transoceanic visitors visited Clarke Central High School on Wednesday, Nov. 20th, 2013. Bilhah Ayieko, a music teacher at the Moi Girls High School, and three of her students ventured all of the way from Eldoret, Kenya to tour multiple schools in the Athens area, including CCHS.
Finding information about what’s going on in your school and community is a must. ODYSSEY newsmagazine and website keeps you up to date, but there is now a new and better way of accessing everything.
With venues ranging from Clarke Central High School to the University of Georgia Fine Arts Balcony Theater, the Everyday People: The Film, Television and Video Work of Jim McKay film festival kicked off on Nov. 15 lasting till Nov. 18.
Cook Out opened this fall to serve the people of Athens.
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In anticipation of the Cedar Shoals v. Clarke Central game, we asked students who they think will win.
ODYSSEY Newsmagazine Viewpoints Writer Jaymel Isreael discusses trick or treating on the second episode of Let’s Talk.
On Oct. 26, Students, teachers, and parents came out to walk and raise money for the humane society.
The orchestra, drama club, band and chorus performed at the first annual fine arts night at Billy Henderson Stadium.
Pocket Trains, a game by the creators of Tiny Towers and Pocket Planes allows users to build railroad empires throughout the world.
Good dirt has been offering workshops to children since 2007.
On Sept. 25, author of the new book “Bruce” and athenian musicians pay tribute to Bruce Springsteen at Hendershots Cafe
Odyssey App of the Week, Jelly Splash, a matching game that lets you match your way.
Evernote, a productivity app helps users stay organized through notes, reminders and to-do lists.
The Independent Baking Company recently opened up in Five Points.
Disney recently released a sequel to their popular puzzle game, Where’s my Water?
Namco Bandai Games recently released Doodle Fit 2.
ODYSSEY reviews Cut the Rope, the popular puzzle game.
Ella Sams interviews Clarke Central High School students about the new three day rotating schedule.
Clarke Central High School’s Open House connected parents and teachers.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars is sponsoring an essay competition where students can win cash prizes and scholarships.
ODYSSEY reviews the newly released Plants Vs. Zombies™ 2.
In this segment of app of the week, Makayla Richards reviews Rovio’s Bad Piggies.
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Tiernan O’Neill gives his commentary on the documentary “Hungry for change.”
On Friday, March 8, students and teachers gathered in E.B. Mell auditorium to celebrate Black History Month at CCHS.
The Athens-Clarke County Library is in the final stages of renovation.
Temple Run 2 is the hottest new game.
With Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. day this coming Monday, students are making plans to commemorate the day by volunteering and celebrating the life of King.
Clarke Central High School junior Grant Anderson has a special talent.
On Friday, Oct. 5, Clarke Central High School held its first Club Day, giving students an opportunity to attend a new club.
CCHS students choose the next U.S. president in this video.