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CCHS Assistant Principal Tamika Henson’s childhood challenges have impacted her mindset when it comes to helping the CCHS community.

Following their win against the University of Alabama on Jan. 10 to gain the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship title, the University of Georgia held a parade and celebration in Athens on Jan. 15.

CCHS students returned for face-to-face classes on March 15 for the first time since March 4, 2020. ODYSSEY Media Group Staffers sat down with CCHS Principal Dr. Swade Huff to discuss how the first week back went.

Viewpoints Staffer Kalliope Samaltanos talks about her grief and accepting herself in a letter to her younger self.

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.

Clarke Central High School fine arts teacher Amanda Price discusses how in the midst of current events, she finds relief through the arts.

Clarke Central High School fine arts department chair and chorus teacher Dr. Anthony Rucker reflects on his 33 years of teaching as he prepares for retirement.

Clarke Central High School will add four to six portable classrooms in the 2020-21 school year to accommodate the increasing amount of students and teachers.

The Clarke Central High School varsity boys soccer team has started preparation for the 2019-20 season with mental focus in mind.

ODYSSEY Media Group Sports Podcaster AJ Carr sits down for a conversation with Clarke Central High School head baseball coach Adam Osborne.

Video and music producer Nicholas Byrne, a 2015 Clarke Central High School graduate, discusses his process of producing and creating his own electronic music.

The Clarke Central High School tennis team head coach Elliot Slane shares his hopes for the upcoming season.

The Cedar Shoals High School girls and boys varsity basketball teams beat Clarke Central High School 63-50 and 66-56 respectively on Jan. 25.

Journalism 1 staffer Grace Lang looks back on the best albums of the 2010’s now that 2020 has arrived.

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.

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.

While by no means perfect, “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” is a thrilling, entertaining and fitting end to the Skywalker saga.

Local Athens artist Broderick Flanigan and Miami artist Elio Mercado were selected by the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission to paint a mural recognizing Black businesses on Hot Corner in Downtown Athens.

Clarke Central High school sophomores Isabella Johnson and Gretchen Hinger sit down with head CCHS cafeteria manager Ashley Henderson to discuss menu changes for December and review new food options.

The Clarke County School District Board of Education and CCSD Superintendent Dr. Demond Means discussed his contract termination as Superintendent on Dec. 3 at the Athens Community Career Academy during an executive session.

On Nov. 16, the Lyndon House Arts Center hosted the opening ceremony for an art exhibit displaying Clarke County School District student art.

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 County School District superintendent and Board of Education face contention following an official complaint that threatens the district’s school accreditation.

ODYSSEY Media Group Sports Editor Alexander Robinson reflects on a cathartic experience he had in Berlin, Germany, as a sixth-grader.

Clarke Central High School will play Lithia Springs High School at 7:30 p.m on Nov. 16 at CCHS for the first round of the playoffs.

Finishing the 2019 season with top ten placements at their region and state meets, the Clarke Central High School cross country team will experience various changes to their team next season.

In her time in the Clarke County School District, Clarke Central High School Associate Principal Dr. Linda Boza has built deep relationships that helped her fall in love with the school and district.

Clarke Central High School senior Jay Kelly’s passion for rapping has allowed him to connect to his community despite his reserved nature.

Clarke Central High School sophomores Isabella Johnson and Gretchen Hinger talk about school lunch for the month of October with guest appearances by CCHS senior Moss Ivy and freshman Olivia Collins.

On Nov. 8, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team pulled off a win against No. 1-ranked team Buford High School in the Region Championship.

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.

Clarke County School District Superintendent Dr. Demond Means speaks with the
ODYSSEY Media Group Editor-in-Chief about his past two years in the CCSD.

ODYSSEY Media Group Social Media staffer Maggie Kelleher reflects on the passing of her dog Rayna on July 29, 2017.

“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.

On Oct. 23, the Clarke Central High School cross country team will participate in their region meet

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team defeated Winder-Barrow High School 56-3 in the CCHS homecoming game on Oct. 18.

Clarke Central High School junior Donte Marquies’s confidence in himself helps him spread his positive mindset to his peers.

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.

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

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

The Clarke County School District Board of Education called for a special meeting to be held on Sept. 26 at the Athens Community Career Academy to further discuss their role regarding the AdvancED complaint.

Clarke Middle School Principal Christopher Pendley has taken the place of former CMS Principal Tad MacMillan who retired after the 2018-19 school year.

The ODYSSEY Media Group attended the Georgia Scholastic Press Association fall conference on Sept. 19 at The Classic Center.

The Clarke Central High School varsity and JV volleyball team are hosting a powderpuff tournament as a fundraiser for the team on Sept. 17.

Visuals staffer Luna Reichert reflects on her struggles with low-self esteem and how she is learning to overcome it.

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.

Variety staffer Andrew Robinson reflects on the positive relationship he shares with his brother, Alexander Robinson.

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 County School District Board of Education called for a special meeting on Aug. 29 at the Athens Community Career Academy to discuss the AdvancED complaint regarding select members of the BOE.

New foreign language department teacher Christian Cordón reflects on his background and shares his experience with teaching at Clarke Central High School thus far.

The Clarke Central High School cross country team will participate in the North Georgia Championship Meet on Aug. 24.

Sports Editor Alexander Robinson explores how his racial makeup has influenced his social life.

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

“Last Chance U” season four, titled “INDY Part 2,” follows the Independence Community College football program throughout the 2018-19 football season.

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

During freshman orientation on August 2, rising Clarke Central High School ninth graders were exposed to the newly designed CCHS main lobby.