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The Athens Rock Lobsters, Athens new professional hockey team, beat the Mississippi Seawolves 3-2 in their home debut at the new Ford Akins Arena on Dec. 13.

Athens Cars and Coffee hosted a car show and pancake buffet on Dec. 7 in the New Creations Soda parking lot in Bishop, Georgia.

As the first quarter of the 2024-25 school year wraps up, new Clarke Central High School teachers reflect on their previous jobs, goals for the year and lives before teaching.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team played Apalachee High School on Sept. 28

The American Civil Liberties Union’s Know Your Rights Bus Tour was hosted by Avid Bookshop on Sept. 12

Hendershot’s Coffee hosted its monthly “Beats, Rhyme and LIFE” event, hosted by CSHS social studies department teacher Montu Miller, on Sept. 11.

Clarke Middle School hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 30 to mark the opening of its new building ahead of the start to the 2024-25 school year.

Clarke Central High School held its graduation ceremony on May 24 in Billy Henderson Stadium.

Clarke Central High School celebrated its senior class by hosting Decision Day on May 20.

Clarke Central High School’s 2024 Prom “The Great Gatsby” took place at 1055 Barber St. on April 27, 2024.

Several Clarke County School District schools attended the viewing of “Linnentown, the Musical” at The Classic Center on April 11.

Clarke Central High School seniors attended the annual Senior Brunch at the Clarke County School District Board Office on April 12.

Members of the Clarke Central High School community joined together in the Media Center for a presentation by James “Smitty” Smith, Ellen Walker, Clarence Pope and The Voice of Truth Choir on April 9.

The Clarke Central High School community joined together during fourth block to witness the 2024 solar eclipse in Billy Henderson Stadium on April 8.

The Clarke Central High School boys varsity soccer team played Cedar Shoals High School for the Classic City Championship on Feb. 10.

As the first quarter of the 2023-2024 school year wraps up, new Clarke Central High School teachers and staff reflect on their time at CCHS so far, their lives before teaching, their hopes for the future and their advice for students.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team outlasted Oconee County High School 38-31 to extend the Gladiators’ unbeaten streak to start the season.

Clarke Central High School held the 2023 Graduation in the Billy Henderson Stadium on May 26.

Clarke Central High School hosted their annual Athletic Signing Day on May 18, an event at which athletes moving onto the next level in their sports were recognized for their achievements.

Timothy Road Elementary School defeated Chase Street Elementary School in penalty shootout in a fiercely competitive Clarke County School District elementary school soccer tournament final at Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School on May 17.

The CCHS 2023 Prom, themed “A Night in the Garden,” took place on April 29 at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia.

The Athens Orthopedic Clinic Men and Women’s Pro-Am Criterium closed out the annual Athens Twilight Criterium, with cyclist Alexis Ryan winning the women’s race and cyclist Bryan Gomez repeating as champion for the men.

Clarke Central High School seniors and staff were invited to the 2023 Senior Brunch at the Clarke County School District Board Office on April 14.

Clarke Central High School Student Government Association hosted the Spring Sports Pep Rally to recognize student athletes playing spring sports in the Competition Gym on April 12.

The Athens Institute for Contemporary Art (ATHICA) collaborated with CCHS and Cedar Shoals High School to display student artwork at an event on March 26.

The Gladiators faced off against Heritage High School on Jan. 6. The boys and girls basketball teams both put up a fight, but neither ended up taking home a win.

The Clarke Central High School TriM Honor Society club hosted the Trunk or Treat event for the Athens community on Oct. 26.

Clarke Central High School celebrated the seniors from varsity football, cheerleading, JROTC, and band in the Billy Henderson Stadium for CCHS Senior Night on Oct. 22.

The public was invited to the Lyndon House Art Center’s Student Art Exhibition Opening Reception on Oct. 18, where 217 works of art from K-12 artists across the Clarke County School District were showcased.

The Clarke Central High School Homecoming court was announced at halftime during the Homecoming game against South Forsyth High School on Sept. 17.

Clarke Central High School had its first day of the 2022-2023 academic school year on August 4.

The local Athens festival AthFest took place from June 24 to June 26, and contained live music, local business sales and more.

The CCHS Graduation Ceremony was held on May 26 at Stegeman Coliseum.

Clarke Central High School 2022 Senior Prom was held on April 24 in the CCHS Courtyard. Lasting from 7 – 11, the event was themed “Diamonds in the Dark.”

The CCHS boys varsity soccer team played against North Springs High School on April 13, winning 6-0 and advancing to the next round of the GHSA playoffs.

The Clarke Central High School Boys Soccer Classic City Championship took place on April 9 in the Billy Henderson Stadium and ended with the Gladiators taking the win, with a final score of 2-0.

CCHS athletes from a variety of sports declared the college the committed to continuing their sports careers after high school.

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

Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County and Clarke Central High School Class of 1971 graduate Michael Thurmond speaks to CCHS faculty, staff, and students about his journey to publishing a book about the history of Athens on Feb 23.

The CCHS varsity soccer teams hosted Senior Night in Death Valley on Feb 18.

Members of the ODYSSEY Media Group and iliad Literary Art Magazine attended the Georgia Scholastic Press Conference at the Tate Student Center on Feb. 10.

The CCHS JROTC program celebrated their annual Military Ball on Feb. 11.

CCHS senior basketball players and cheerleaders gathered in the Competition Gym to celebrate the senior athletes on Feb. 8.

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 Clarke Central High School varsity wrestling team competed in the Classic City Championship in its Competition Gym against Cedar Shoals High School on Dec. 7. The Gladiators defeated the Jaguars but fell to the Oconee Warriors.

CCHS hosted its annual Midday Madness (formerly Midnight Madness) on Nov. 13 in the CCHS Competition Gym.

The CCHS varsity football team played against Maynard Jackson in the first round of the state AAAAAA playoffs at Billy Henderson Stadium.

The Clarke Central High School Homecoming Dance was held on Oct. 9 at the CCHS courtyard.

The Clarke Central High School Homecoming Game took place on Oct. 8 at the…

Clarke Central High School volleyball seniors were commemorated at the CCHS Volleyball Senior Night on Oct. 7.

CCHS hosted Spirit Week from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1 in anticipation of the upcoming celebration of Homecoming festivities, which start on Oct. 7.

Clarke Central High School’s varsity softball team hosts a Senior Night prior to their game against Discovery High School on Sept. 27.

Clarke Central High School had its first day of school in the 2021-22 academic year on August 4.

The Clarke Central High School class of 2020-21 graduated at the Billy Henderson Stadium on May 22 at 10 a.m.

On May 14, Clarke Central High School hosted the 2021 Decision Day in the Billy Henderson Stadium for CCHS seniors to announce their post-graduate plans.

The Clarke Central High School concert, symphonic and wind symphony bands performed on May 6 in the CCHS courtyard from 6-7 p.m.

The Clarke Central High School prom was held in the CCHS courtyard on May 1 with a theme of “Maskerade in Paris.”

The Clarke Central High School boys and girls varsity soccer teams played Morgan County High School in Death Valley on Feb. 25.

The Clarke Central High School Black Culture Club performed its Black History Month program on Feb. 21 in the Mell Auditorium.

Former Athens-Clarke County residents of the Linnentown neighborhood spoke to Clarke Central High School students and staff on Feb. 19.

Clarke Central High School hosted the Clarke County School District Spelling Bee for fourth to sixth graders in the Mell Auditorium on Jan. 21.

The Battle of the Bands, a competition between musical artists, was hosted by the Cedar Shoals High School Blueprints on Jan. 18.

The Clarke Central High School boys and girls varsity basketball teams played Heritage High School boys and girls varsity teams on Dec. 10 in the New Gym.

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 Winder-Barrow High School 56-3 in the CCHS homecoming game on Oct. 18.

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

Clarke Central High School social studies department teacher Karen LaRosa, along with the social studies department, hosted the monthly First Friday Faculty Breakfast for CCHS teachers and staff on Oct. 4.

On Sept. 20, a global climate strike was organized to address the inaction of government officials against climate change.

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.

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

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

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

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team defeated Oconee County High School 28-21 in the Billy Henderson Stadium on Aug. 30.

The Clarke Central High School varsity and JV volleyball teams lost to Athens Academy on Aug. 13.

Clarke Central High School students, faculty and parents attended the 2019 Senior Decision Day on April 22.

Clarke Central High School seniors visited the Athens Cotton Press to celebrate their last weeks of High School on April 22.

On April 5, Clarke Central High school hosted the annual Prom dance at the Athens Cotton Press.

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia held its grand opening of the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden on March 23.

The Clarke Central High School band program hosted one of the sites for District 14 for the Large Group Performance Evaluation on March 21-22.

Southern Festivals hosted Athens’ first-ever annual St. Patrick’s Day festival in downtown Athens on March 17.

The Clarke Central High School varsity Lady Glads played their first game of the season against Lumpkin County at CCHS on Feb. 2.

The Cedar Shoals High School journalism program, the Cedar BluePrints Magazine, hosted the second annual Battle of the Bands fundraiser at the 40 Watt Club in Downtown Athens on Jan. 19.

In the first playoff game hosted at Clarke Central High School’s Billy Henderson Stadium since 2011, the Gladiators defeat the East Paulding High School Raiders 24-7 and advance to the third round of the state playoffs.

Gallery by Kelly Fulford On Oct. 31 the Clarke Central High School Women and…

On Oct. 13, the ninth annual Athens LatinX festival took place on Washington St. from 12-8 p.m. with the goal of celebrating Latin culture.

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

Gallery and cover photo by Luna Reichert The Clarke Central High School varsity volleyball…

Gallery by Krista Shumaker, Andrea Matta-Castillo and Natalie Ripps The Clarke Central High School…

Clarke Central High School varsity offensive lineman Kenzavion Watson runs a play in a…

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

Photo gallery by Katie Grace Upchurch. The official ribbon cutting ceremony for the new…

The varsity and junior varsity Clarke Central High School volleyball teams win each of their games on Thursday, Aug. 16.

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

During the month of May, ODYSSEY Media Group staffers and Journalism I students went out and talked to faculty and staff.  Here are their stories.  Photo essay compiled by Bria Echols and Elena Webber.

Clarke Central High School held its annual graduation at Stegeman Coliseum on May 18.  Gallery by…

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

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

The Clarke Central High School varsity soccer team played the Cedar Shoals High School…

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

On March 24, a March for Our Lives rally, organized by UGA’s Keep the G Gun-Free, Moms Demand Action and Athens-Anti Discrimination Movement, was held in Athens along side nation-wide protests for gun control in the United States.

On Feb. 15, students from Clarke Central High School attended the annual Hunter-Holmes Lecture at the University of Georgia chapel. Before the lecture, students had the opportunity to learn more about Charlayne Hunter and Hamilton Holmes and their contributions to the integration of UGA.

The Black History School Assembly was held during third period on Feb. 15.

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.

On Jan. 26, the Clarke Central High School swim team faced off against teams from Oconee High School, North Oconee High School, Cedar Shoals High School and other surrounding schools. Prior to the meet, seniors from each team were recognized.

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.

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.

A Battle of the Bands was held on Jan. 13 at the 40 Watt Club to benefit the Cedar Shoals High School Journalism Program.

Clarke Central High School faced off against Cedar Shoals High School in their annual rivalry basketball game on Dec. 16 at CCHS.

The Clarke Central High School Aqua Glads competed at the Clarke Oconee Invitational on Dec. 16.

Players from 26 high schools participated in the FCA All-Star football game at 12 p.m. held at Clarke Central High School.

“Midnight Madness” serves as the kickoff to the basketball season and first public competition.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team fell to the Carrollton High School varsity football team on Nov. 10 for the first round of the GHSA AAAAA playoffs. The Trojans won 35-16.

Clarke Central High School Drama Department rehearsed their performances of “Do Not Go Gentle” and “Approaching Lavendar” in preparation for the Georgia High School Association One Act Play Competition on Nov. 4.

The Clarke Central High School band held its first concert of the year on Oct. 19 in the Mell Auditorium.

The 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s ceremony was held at Clarke Central High School on Oct. 21. The event had over 800 participants.

The sixth annual Latin@Fest was held on Oct. 21 at Creature Comforts to celebrate the cultural heritage of the Athens Latino community.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team faced Region 8-AAAAA opponent Johnson High School in CCHS’ eighth game of the season.

Clarke Central High School held its Fall Sports Senior Night on Oct. 13 during its game against Johnson High School. Senior athletes and their families were recognized.

Clarke Central High School’s Homecoming Dance was held on Oct. 7 in the James Crawford Memorial Arena at 7:00 P.M.

The Clarke Central High School Gladiators took on the Loganville High School Red Devils in Billy Henderson Stadium on Oct. 6.

Clarke Central High School’s Homecoming Court took place during halftime of the CCHS vs. Loganville High School football game. Senior Karla Dougan was named Homecoming Queen.

The Clarke Central High School Gladiators defeated the Cedar Shoals High School Jaguars 48-7 in the 51st Classic City Championship on Sept. 22.

The Clarke Central High School softball team held a ceremony to recognize their nine graduating seniors on Sept. 19, prior to their game against Cedar Shoals.

On Sept. 19, the Clarke Central High School volleyball team seniors were honored in a ceremony.

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 acquired their second win of the regular season, coming up with a 42-14 win against Gainesville High School on Sept. 1.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team came up with a win against the Oconee County Warriors on Aug. 25.

Over 1,300 students, faculty and staff at Clarke Central High School were able to watch the solar eclipse from Billy Henderson Stadium on Aug. 21. Here is a photo essay documenting reactions to the event compiled by Director of Audience Engagement Olivia Ripps.

Clarke Central High School students, teachers and faculty observed the solar eclipse from the Billy Henderson Stadium on Aug. 21. Attendees were provided with glasses to protect their eyes from the sun and popsicles, provided by the CCHS staff.

Clarke Central High School invited students and their parents on Aug. 17 to meet with teachers for the 2017 Open House.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team held a preseason scrimmage against Jefferson County High School at Billy Henderson Stadium on Aug. 10.

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.

On April 14, the Clarke Central High School Prom was held at the Cotton Press.

On April 1, Clarke Central High School hosted the first annual school district maker faire. Clarke County School District students were able to present their creations.

On March 28, the CCHS boys varsity soccer team took on Johnson High School at Billy Henderson Stadium. CCHS lost to Johnson 2-0.

Clarke Central High School held a Black History Month Celebration Assembly in Mell Auditorium on Feb. 16. The assembly featured poetry readings, speeches and dance and video tributes.

Clarke Central High School held its winter sports pep rally on Jan. 20 in the James Crawford Memorial Arena with performances from the varsity and JV basketball cheerleaders.

The Women’s March on Washington took place on Jan. 21, the day after the presidential inauguration and drew people from all across the country to rally and march in Washington D.C.

The Clarke Central High School and Cedar Shoals High School junior varsity basketball teams faced off on Jan. 21 at CCHS.

The Clarke Central High School and Cedar Shoals High School varsity basketball teams faced off on Jan. 21 at CCHS. The Lady Glads won 53-44 and the boys lost 67-57.

The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement hosted the first Martin Luther King Jr. Parade on Jan. 16 featuring local community members, musicians and activists.

On Jan. 9, Clarke Central High School’s soccer teams began conditioning and try-outs which were held at both Billy Henderson Stadium and in the weight room.

English department teacher David Ragsdale’s British Literature class had a poetry slam on Jan. 4 where students were able to share original poetry.

The Clarke Central High School and Cedar Shoals High School girl’s and boy’s varsity basketball teams faced off at CSHS on Dec. 10. The CCHS boy’s team lost to CSHS 73-70 while the girl’s team won 59-57.

For the first time since 2013, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team competed in the Georgia High School Association 5A Sweet 16 State Playoffs. The Clarke Central Gladiators traveled to Henry County to face the Stockbridge High School Tigers on Nov. 18. The Gladiators fell to the Tigers 37-13.

On Oct. 28, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team defeated Walnut Grove High School 33-21. This secures the Gladiators’ placement as the No.3 seed in the Region AAAAA GHSA State Football Championship.

Managing Editor Sunčana Pavlić complied a package of the fall sports galleries including photos from the fall sports pep rally, fall sports senior night and the Clarke Central High School varsity football game against Flowery Branch. Galleries are by Julie Alpaugh and Zoe Peterson.

The Clarke Central High School Gladiators faced the Flowery Branch High School Falcons in Billy Henderson stadium on Oct. 22. They finished the game with a 44-21 victory and secured a spot in the playoffs.

By JULIE ALPAUGH – Visuals Coordinator By ZOE PETERSON – Print Photography Editor Clarke…

All seniors participating in fall sports, band and JROTC were recognized on the field before the Clarke Central High School varsity football game against Flowery Branch High School.

On Sept. 30, CCHS went up against Buford High School and fell 44-13 to the Wolves. Before the game, the Clarke Middle School band and orchestra, the Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School band and the CCHS orchestra performed the “Star Spangled Banner” and at half-time, both teams’ marching bands took to the field.

Clarke Central High School defeated Cedar Shoals High School 38-12 on Sept. 23 in the 50th annual Classic City Championship.

click photo to view gallery By ZOE PETERSON – Photography Editor On Sept. 22,…

Clarke Central High School held its Homecoming football game against North Oconee High School on Sept. 16 and its Homecoming Dance on Sept. 17.

On Sept. 4, the Athens Pride Festival was held in Downtown Athens concluding Athens Pride Week featuring live performances, vendors and food, showing support for the Athens’ LGBTQ+ community.

Click photo to view gallery.   By JULIE ALPAUGH – Visuals Coordinator By ZOE…

Clarke Central High School held its first day of the 2016- 2017 school year on Aug. 9.

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.

By ZOE PETERSON – Sports Editor Decision Day, a ceremony in which graduating Clarke…

Web Master Suncana Pavlic complied a package of Clarke Central High School’s Senior Night on April 21 at Billy Henderson Stadium for CCHS’ Senior Night.

On April 21, the Clarke Central High School varsity girls soccer team vs. Franklin County High School game was held. The game marked the last regular season game with Senior Night.

On April 21, the Clarke Central High School varsity boys soccer team vs. Franklin County High School game was held.

The Clarke Central High School program played Franklin County High School on April 21 at Billy Henderson Stadium for CCHS’ Senior Night.

The Gladiators finish off the season with a 4-3 win against Lanier after a long, 12-inning game. The team also recognized seniors Noah Fairbairn, Trip Thompson and Garrett Holland.

The Athens Cotton Press hosted Clarke Central High School’s prom on April 15.

NAACP award nominee poet Camille Dungy visited Clarke Central High School to discuss her several of her published books such as What to Eat, What to Drink, What to Leave for Poison.

On April 6, the Clarke County School District held the annual CCSD Special Olympics at Clarke Central High School.

On April 1, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosted a 3-on-3 basketball tournament at Clarke Central High School.

On Feb. 17, Athens residents gathered in the Cedar Shoals High School auditorium to discuss the recent alleged sexual assault case.

On Feb. 5 Clarke Central High School held their winter pep rally which included performances from the CCHS varsity basketball cheerleaders, faculty members, CCHS varsity basketball team and more.

On Feb. 5, author Gavriel Savit visited the Clarke Central High School Media Center through a partnership with Avid Bookshop for a book reading, Q&A and book signing.

Cedar Shoals High School’s Tech Team taught Clarke Central High School students about virtual reality software and Google Cardboard.

On Jan. 23, cross-town rivalries Clarke Central High School and Cedar Shoals High School varsity basketball teams face off. The CCHS varsity girls took a 73-39 win followed by the CCHS varsity boys loss 54-73.

On Jan. 18, Athens community members marched through the streets of downtown Athens to push for a discrimination free community.

>On Jan. 16, the Clarke Central High school’s girls and boys varsity basketball teams won both games against Oconee County High School. The girls won 72-27 and the boys won 63-54.

On Jan. 5, students at Clarke Central High School came back from break to an essentially new school as the school’s on-going renovation enters a new phase.

On December 11, the Clarke Central High School basketball teams faced their cross-town rival Cedar Shoals . The varsity girls took away a 64-30 win however the varsity boys lost 44-73.

On Fri., Nov. 6, Clarke Central High School participated in their first swim meet of the season at the Ramsey Student Center”

On Fri., Nov. 6, CCHS celebrated senior night where seniors who participated in fall sports were recognized on the field. Clarke central was then defeated by Loganville 42-13.

The annual Wild Rumpus parade took place in Downtown Athens on Sat., Oct. 31.

On Oct. 25, Athens held its 6th annual AthHalf, a half marathon.

On Friday, Oct. 23, colleges from around the U.S visited Clarke Central High School to recruit and expose students to their different education opportunities.

On Oct. 16, Clarke Central High School won 44-7 against Gainesville High School at Billy Henderson stadium.

On Oct. 9, Clarke Central High School lost 21-28 against Flowery Branch High School at Billy Henderson Stadium.

ODYSSEY Online complied a package of several galleries on the 2015 homecoming pep rally, homecoming court, homecoming game and homecoming dance by Sophie Fernandes, Ella Sams and Julie Alpaugh.

Before the homecoming game on September 25, the Clarke Central High School homecoming court was presented and the homecoming queen was crowned.

Clarke Central High School student’s attended the homecoming dance On Sept. 26 to finish off the week of homecoming activities.

Clarke Central High School held the homecoming pep rally on Sept. 25 that featured several performances and games to express school spirit.

During the homecoming game on September 25, Clarke Central High School faced Apalachee High school and crowned the 2015 homecoming queen.

On Sept. 13, Pride Week wound down with a family-friendly Pride Festival held on Washington Street in Downtown Athens. The festival featured music, food and variety of vendors to express Athens’ support of the LGBTQ community.

On Sept. 11, Clarke Central High School played Cedar Shoals High School in the 49th Classic City Championship. CCHS won over CSHS 29-0.

On Aug. 20, Clarke Central High School hosted Open House, an event in which parents/guardians had the opportunity to meet teachers.

AthFest, a music and art festival in Downtown Athens, took place on June 24-28.

Clarke Central High School started its 2015-16 academic school year on Aug. 11.

Check out staff writer Julie Alpaugh’s photos from Twilight.

Decision Day was held May 1 in Mell Auditorium.

The 2015 Clarke Central High School Prom was held April 17 at the State Botanical Gardens.

On April 16, the International Club hosted the 2015 International Day assembly to celebrate diversity at Clarke Central High School. Several CCHS students presented performances from different cultures. Seniors Marina Byrne and Edward Byrne performed “La vie en rose” by Edith Piaf and Senior Pepe Mondragon and Junior Belangelis Colmenares danced a classic Dominican dance called the bachata. The assembly ended with a fashion show highlighting traditional dress from all over the world.

Etienne De Rocher and Jacob Morris, Kenosha Kid, Cicada Rhythm and Nana Grizol perform in Athens, GA at the Slingshot Festival.

Local musician Kishi Bashi performed at David C. Barrow Elementary School on Thurs., March 26, as the school’s Cool Composer of the Month.

On March 20, the girls’ varsity soccer team lost 0-3 against Apalachee High School while the boys’ varsity team won 1-4.

American rapper Waka Flocka Flame stunned concertgoers during his Feb. 25 show at the Georgia Theatre in downtown Athens.

Clarke Central High School’s varsity girls basketball team defeated Oconee High School with a score of 57-44 on Jan. 17. The boys team followed with a score of 67-55.

Thirty-one Georgia high schools competed in the Clarke-Oconee Invitational at the University of Georgia’s Ramsey Student Center Natatorium on Jan. 17.

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Photos from lunch on Jan. 6.

Over Clarke Central High School’s Winter Break construction around the school continued.

On Dec. 17, the Clarke Central High School media center hosted its first winter wonderland event. The event had a photo booth and students presented on different technological resources available to students, parents and teachers.

On October 31, Clarke Central defeated Heritage 29-15 at Billy Henderson Stadium on Senior Night.

The Classic City Championship took place on Sept. 12-13. Despite trailing 14-6 on Sept. 12, before the game was postponed to Sept. 13 due to weather delays. Clarke Central went on to win the game 44-29 on Sept. 13.

Clarke Central played Lanier on Friday, Sept. 5. At the game? See if you were SCENE!