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With what some may consider to be lax gun laws in the state of Georgia, the issue of gun accessibility for minors arises.

With a considerable immigrant population and deportation raids in Hispanic neighborhoods in Athens, Immigration and Customs Enforcement has a large effect on the Athens immigrant community.

The Clarke Central High School staff has implemented new procedures to target student tardiness.

District 117 State Representative Deborah Gonzalez met with Clarke Central High School’s Young Democrats Club.

The Clarke Central High School International Baccalaureate/ODYSSEY hosted a Moderated Discussion with Dr. Demond Means, Clarke County School District Superintendent, on Dec. 6.

Clarke County School District Superintendent Dr. Demond Means makes Athens his new home upon his hiring as CCSD superintendent in June. Means spoke candidly to Editor-in-Chief Lucia Bermudez about his history in and passion for education as well as his aspirations as superintendent.

Clarke Central High School’s new foreign language department teacher, Erica Cascio, speaks on her time at CCHS and how her life experiences have contributed to her variety of positions.

The Clarke Central High School College and Career Fair gave students a chance to speak to representatives of different colleges and career fields

Clarke Central High School students in senior-level English classes took the Reading and Evidence Based Writing assessment on Oct. 31 and Nov. 2 in the cafeteria.

Consultant at Lighthouse Counsel Houston Gaines is running for District 117 Representative for the Georgia House of Representatives in a special election held Nov. 7. Gaines answered questions with Co-Editor-in-Chief Aneesa Conine-Nakano about his run and objectives.

Athens attorney Deborah Gonzalez is running for District 117 Representative for the Georgia House of Representatives in a special election held Nov. 7. Gonzalez sat down for an interview with Co-Editor-in-Chief Lucia Bermudez.

For first-time attendees and conference veterans, the Georgia Scholastic Press Association fall conference offered something for all.

The first Clarke Central High School Bilingual Parent Program meeting was held on Oct. 24 in Room 229, where the group brainstormed and discussed what future meetings will consist of.

State representative of House District 118 Spencer Frye came to a meeting of Clarke Central High School’s Young Democrats.

Clarke Central High School is hosting a book drive during the month of October for Books for Keeps.

The money raised in the Clarke County School District’s Future Farmers of America Alumni Boston butt fundraiser will be put towards scholarship opportunities for program activities.

Clarke Central High School Principal Marie Yuran started a monthly program of recognition for students who have been nominated by their teachers as “champions.”

The Clarke Central High School administrators held their second “Champion Chat” with juniors on Oct. 10 in the Lecture Hall with a total of three juniors in attendance.

Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled to take place at Clarke Central High School from Oct. 11-13.

Newly appointed Clarke Central High School counselor Angelia Bruce talks about her experiences as a counselor, and her transition from working for Madison County High School to beginning her job at Clarke Central High School one month into the school year.

Envision Athens held an open house for their recently unveiled draft Action Agenda at Clarke Central High School on Sept. 28.

In light of President Donald Trump’s decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Act (DACA) on Sept. 5, here are five things to know about the immigration policy.

The Clarke Central High School administrators held their first “Champion Chat” with seniors on Sept. 26. in the Lecture Hall.

The Athens-Clarke County mayoral election will take place in May of 2018 and several people have already announced their candidacy including former principal of Classic City High School and Athens-Clarke County Commissioner Kelly Girtz.

The Clarke County School District has updated their testing retake guidelines for the 2017-18 school year.

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.

In an email shared with Clarke Central High School staff and parents on the morning of Aug. 29, it was stated that a CCHS teacher resigned due to inappropriate texts they shared with a student.

Maryann Sullivan was hired as Clarke Central High School’s media specialist to replace former Media Specialist Kacy Tedder who took a position at Jefferson High School during summer break.

Glad Time is discontinued as of the 2017-18 school year and has been replaced with a reformatted, weekly Advisement class.

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.

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.

The Clarke Central High School orchestra will hold its last concert of the year on May 15 at 7 p.m. in Mell Auditorium.

Dr. Demond Means was recently appointed as the Clarke County School District’s new superintendent and will officially begin the position on July 10. Means is currently the superintendent of the Mequon-Thiensville School District in southeast Wisconsin.

The National Association of Secondary School Principals initiated the Breakthrough School Award in 2007 to recognize middle and high schools that have made academic achievements while serving many students of poverty.

Staff of the ODYSSEY Media Group and iliad Literary Arts Magazine gathered at the Athens Cotton Press-The Trade Room for the 2016-17 banquet.

On April 28, Clarke Central High School’s teacher and paraprofessional of the year were announced.

The Georgia Department of Education recently released the College and Career Ready Performance Index scores for the 2015-16 school year. Some experts question the accuracy of the state’s measure of student performance.

Clarke Central High School seniors celebrated Decision Day on April 27 in Mell auditorium.

CCHS Interact Club members are collaborating with students and teachers from Cedar Shoals High School and North Oconee High School to host the third annual DreamFest to raise awareness and support for undocumented students.

Clarke Central High School principal Marie Yuran sits in front of CCHS. Before Yuran…

With a low turnout of International Baccalaureate personal projects turned in this year, Clarke Central High School teachers work to make it a more positive assignment for students in the future.

The Boybutante AIDS Foundation facilitated a week long series of events leading up to the 27th annual Boybutante Ball, a drag showcase to benefit individuals living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and autoimmune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Teen Matters is a teen health program for high school-aged students with locations at both Cedar Shoals High School and Clarke Central High School to provide health services confidentially. The program could be affected by President Donald Trump’s planned Department of Health and Human Services budget cuts.

The lack of timely attendance to first-period classes during the 2016-17 school year may result in changes implemented during the 2017-18 school year.

The Clarke County School District’s county-wide WiFi network “CCSD Net” has been replaced with “ClarkeSchools-Secure” in order to free up the formerly crowded network.

Four Clarke Central High School student athletes committed to an athletic career at the collegiate level on April 12 in the Gladiator Gallery.

Business Education Teacher Paulette Johnson has taught in the Clarke County School District for 25 years, and will be retiring at the conclusion of the 2016-17 school year.

Clarke Central High School Student Government Association adviser Shannon Biggs reflects on her first year as the SGA adviser and what the program plans to accomplish before the 2016-17 school year comes to an end.

Rising juniors and seniors from across the state received notice of their acceptance or denial for the 2017 Governor’s Honors Program.

A community forum was held at Whitehead Road Elementary School on April 3 to introduce the Clarke County School District’s final candidate for CCSD Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Demond Means, to the community.

Author Annie Hartnett will be visiting Avid Bookshop on April 6, to speak on the release of her first novel, “Rabbit Cake”, which came out on March 7.

Social work intern Peter Pin describes the ongoing toiletry drive facilitated through the counseling office to serve students who may not have access to them at home.

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.

Clarke Central High School hosted the Google for Education Leadership Roundtable on March 30. Educators from across the state came to observe the school and discuss technology in schools.

The Clarke Central High School yearbook staff begins production during the summer and works to finish by March to make the yearbook as memorable as possible.

On March 22, the Clarke Central High School Parent Teacher Student Organization held a Zumbathon in support of teachers and students.

The Clarke Central High School bands traveled to neighboring districts to participate in Large Group Performance Evaluations and all three bands received superior ratings.

Clarke Central High School’s Student Government Association members are planning for the annual Powderpuff game and hope to begin recruiting for the game during the week of March 20.

The Clarke Central High School Media Center has a quote from CCHS’ class of…

Guest speaker and award-winning author Colm Tóibín spoke Clarke Central High School on March 17 opening discussion about some of his notable works, such as “Brooklyn”.

Clarke Central High School has been chosen to host the School Maker Faire on April 1 to showcase the creativity of Clarke County school district students.

Social studies department teacher Alex Yates assists freshman TayShaune Dowdy at Saturday School on Dec. 3. Dowdy feels Saturday School has been effective for him, and enjoys attending. “(I came to Saturday School) to pick my grades up because they were terrible,” Dowdy said. “Saturday School helps me because I can sit with a teacher who can show me how to do (my work).” Photo by Andrew Caldwell

The Clarke Central High School Media Center held Teen Tech Week from March 12-18.

Members of the ODYSSEY Media Group traveled to Columbia, S.C. for the 2017 Southern Interscholastic Press Association conference from March 2-5.

Though the robotics team did not qualify for the south super regionals competition when competing at state, they look to next year in order to improve.

Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School will undergo construction, which started in early February.

Clarke Central High School seniors have the opportunity to apply for the Generation Google Scholarship.

A dessert reception was held to honor former Clarke County School District Superintendent Dr. Philip Lanoue for his eight years of achievement on Feb. 28.

The Clarke County School District hired its 21st nurse in Jan. of 2017 resulting in each school in the county having its own nurse.

Eleventh and twelfth graders have the opportunity to act as interns in the counseling office through the application-only work-based learning for internship course.

Clarke Central High School counselor Samuel Hicks was named the 2016-17 Clarke County School District Counselor of the Year.

In light of President Donald Trump’s recent actions, which have been considered to be discriminatory to Muslims by many, members of the Athens community reflect on the impact of Islamophobia.

The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce honored two Clarke County School District seniors who have excelled in academics, standardized testing and extracurriculars.

Over the winter break, fences were added around Clarke Central High School’s perimeter. Principal Marie Yuran discusses the future of security for CCHS and the plan to secure the school and manage student traffic.

On Feb. 17, University of Georgia professor Dr. Peggy Brickman revisited and updated the Clarke Central High School seventh period Advanced Placement Environmental Science class on the ongoing Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance Bacteria in the Environment (PARE) project.

To combat below-average literacy at Clarke Central High School, English department teachers Ian Altman and Christian Barner are teaching Lit/Comp 9 from a new angle.

The Clarke Central High School chamber orchestra will be performing for Black History Month Celebration which will take place on Feb. 16 in Mell Auditorium.

Clarke Central High School students are presented with the opportunity to take college classes at a variety of institutions. However, with the program come challenges beyond those of a regular classroom environment.

E2020 is a system designed to help students to recover credits they have not gained over the previous school year.

The “Education Matters Radio Show,” produced by teens, gives local youth a voice on important issues in the community.

Upward Bound, a federally funded program that serves low-income and first-generation high school students, provides Clarke Central High School students with opportunities and resources.

Clarke Central High School students have been invited to attend the University of Georgia’s APP Day on Feb. 10.

Athens’ own David C. Barrow Elementary and Chase Street Elementary Schools were recognized by the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement. Barrow received silver status and Chase Street received bronze status on the state’s list.

Managing Editor Sunčana Pavlić has compiled four major current events worldwide that range from executive orders to cultural buzz.

Broadcast staffers Lorena Limongi and Lily Bruce-Ritchie explore the community service scene at Clarke Central High School.

University of Georgia professor Dr. Peggy Brickman visited both Advanced Placement Environmental Science classes at Clarke Central High School to discuss an upcoming collaborative project on Jan. 17 and 18.

The Clarke Central High School Mock Trial team will present their first cases of the competition season on Jan. 28

Clarke Central High School Middle Years Program students have received mixed messages about what the true requirement is for the International Baccalaureate personal project.

The Clarke Central High School orchestra will be performing in the Georgia Music Educators Association’s Large Performance Evaluation on Feb. 28 at Cedar Shoals High School.

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.

Fifteen Clarke Central High School band students will attend the annual University of Georgia January High School Band Festival Jan. 19 through 22.

On Jan. 17, the Clarke Central High School faculty, parents and students were forwarded a letter from Clarke Country School District Director of Nursing Amy Roark about influenza season. Here is the breakdown.

A “Project Runway” inspired event was held in the media center on Jan. 11 to allow students to get creative with t-shirts.

Across the country, activists have made plans to gather near the U.S. capitol in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 21, the day after the presidential inauguration. Members of the Athens and Clarke Central High School communities are joining the act of solidarity in support of women everywhere.

Protests against the North Dakota Access Pipeline which crosses over the Standing Rock reservation have erupted on social media and gained a tremendous amount of support.

Clarke Central High School students had the option to participate in this year’s science fair, which was scheduled to take place no later than Dec. 9, however, there were no participants this year.

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.

Clarke Central High School upperclassmen apply for scholarships as the first semester of the 2016-17 school year comes to an end.

As the first semester of the 2016-17 school year ends, teachers and students reflect on the relocation of the Freshman Academy.

Clarke Central High School “goes green” with new, ecologically-friendly features incorporated in the building’s renovation.

Marie Yuran was named principal of Clarke Central High School on Sept. 1. However, many students remain unaware of this position change months into the school year.

Enrollment at Clarke Central High School increases by more than 100 students.

Junior Joseph Clarke was accepted to participate in the High School Honors Performance Series, which allots him the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

The Clarke County School District’s Board of Education has approved the appointment of Dr. Jack Parish as interim superintendent.

Editor-in-Chief Aneesa Conine-Nakano breaks down where pairs who lost the presidential election are now.

Editors for the ODYSSEY Media Group attended the National Scholastic Press Association Fall Conference in Indianapolis, IN on Nov. 10-13.

Clarke Central High School Principal Marie Yuran discusses the rising graduation rate at CCHS, which has reached over 84 percent.

The counseling department helps the senior class make post-graduation plans.

Managing Editor Suncana Pavlic complies need-to-know information on the 2016 Presidential Election including Hillary Clinton’s and Donald Trump’s stances on controversial issues and a map of polling locations within Clarke County School District.

Managing Editor Suncana Pavlic complies the polling locations in Clarke County for the Elections taking place on Nov. 8.

Print Viewpoints Editor compiles Democratic Presidential Nominee Hillary Clinton’s stances on Immigration, the environment, gun control and other controversial topics.

Broadcast Executive Producer compiles Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump’s stances on Immigration, the environment, gun control and other controversial topics.

The freshmen science department, after being in a Learning Cottages for two years, have gotten fully operational labs in their new classrooms located in the South Wing.

The Clarke Central Players are preparing for their performance of “Epic Proportions” that will take place in early November.

The Wild Rumpus is a Halloween event held in Downtown Athens. Several Clarke Central High School students take part in the event.

The 2016-17 Clarke Central High School year has called for many changes, one being the addition of the Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports Committee.

Professor of Language and Literacy Education Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor discusses her involvement with bringing Rose of Athens to perform at CCHS for Poe-tober and Poe-tober within Athens.

The Clarke Central High School Band will be performing its first fall concert under Director of Bands Robert Lawrence on Oct. 20 in Mell Auditorium. This will also be band’s first concert after moving into their new facilities.

As Clarke Central High School’s renovations come to a close after two years, CCHS Principal Marie Yuran discusses the measures the administration team is taking to keep the school secure.

The Clarke Central High School Raiders team practice and train for their meet at Jackson High School this Oct. 15.

The Clarke Central High School Student Government Association is orchestrating its first pep rally for the 2016-17 school year.

On Nov. 17-20 the National Council of Teachers of English convention will be hosted in Atlanta. Clarke Central High School’s English department teachers plan on attending.

Fall parent-teacher conferences are scheduled to take place on Oct. 12-14. For freshmen, these are the first conferences of their high school careers.

Clarke Central High School “goes green” with new, ecologically-friendly features incorporated in the building’s renovation.

Student Support Technician Cierra Jackson was hired the first week of the 2016-17 school year and is a former gladiator.

Curriculum Assistance Program for Students (CAPS) department teacher Lee Ann Robins was hired for the 2016-17 school year and is a new teacher at Clarke Central High School.

The Clarke County School District Code of Student Conduct was recently updated and distributed at the start of the 2016-17 school year.

In light of former Clarke Central High School Principal Dr. Robbie P. Hooker’s departure last spring, CCHS Assistant Principal Reginald Thomas discusses changes the team is implementing this year.

As of fall 2016, Clarke Central High School has been almost completely renovated. However, vandalism has already begun to take its toll on the building.

Managing Editor Sunčana Pavlić complies a college agenda: a guide to important information and tips on financial aid, student loans, test dates and more.

College Night will be held on Sept. 8 to keep parents and students updated on the college application process and financial aid.

Clarke County School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Philip Lanoue announces resignation, which will go into effect March 1.

Interim Principal Marie Yuran was chosen as Clarke Central High School’s principal by school and district level selection committees.

Clarke County School District was approved as a charter school district on March 31, which will go into effect on July 1.

The Clarke County School District community is currently recuperating from events that have spurred debates, leaving many feeling that issues and breakdowns have reached a boiling point.

Dr. Robbie P Hooker announced he will be leaving Clarke Central High School and taking a position in Henry County this July.

Clarke Central High School teachers and administrators are seeking to counteract current illiteracy and poverty trends with extensive reading initiatives. Will they work?

Clarke Central High School’s band has moved multiple times, but will be moving one final time into their new building during the summer of 2016.

The ODYSSEY Media Group, Clarke Central High School’s news source, will be moving into their new space next year.

Construction is renovating Clarke Central High School to be more sustainable and to last for years to come.

Clarke Central English department teacher, Christian Barner was nominated for the Frusanna S. Booth Chair for Teachers of English and Language Arts last fall because of his strong efforts within the Student Engagement Committee.

Governor’s Honors Program is a four-week summer enrichment program located in Valdosta, Ga for the state’s top gifted and talented high school juniors and seniors. Six finalists were chosen from the Clarke County School District to attend GHP this summer.

Governor’s Honors Program is a four-week summer enrichment program located in Valdosta, Ga for the state’s top gifted and talented high school juniors and seniors. Six finalists were chosen from the Clarke County School District to attend GHP this summer.

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.

The Clarke Central High School Players are putting on the 1975 Broadway classic Chicago from April 7-9 at The Morton Theater at 195 W. Washington St.

On April 7, the Clarke County School District Board of Education will conduct a public forum for community members to express concerns about the district discipline policy.

Staff Writer Coles Ehlers breaks down the remaining presidential candidates in an infographic collaboration with Copy Editor Violet Merritt.

On April 1 at 7:45 a.m., Clarke Central High School’s Media Specialists and English department teachers will be hosting a breakfast social for the CCHS staff. Going forward, each department will organize a breakfast for the school’s faculty on the first Friday of every month.

Freshman Stacee Dillard talks with senior Lexi DiMaina about Teen Tech Team and how it has impacted students.

Web Master Sunčana Pavlić has compiled four major current events worldwide that range from Presidential Primaries to Cultural Buzz.

Web Master Sunčana Pavlić has compiled four major current events worldwide that range from Presidential Primaries to Cultural Buzz.

Members of Clarke Central High School’s iliad, ODYSSEY Newsmagazine, and ODYSSEY Online attended the Southern Interscholastic Press Association convention for the tenth year.

A job can be one of those things people look forward to doing when they need get things that they want. Before deciding consider the ways to maintain a job.

Every year, the National Honor Society introduces new members during an induction ceremony. On Feb. 28 incoming members will attend the ceremony.

Web Master Sunčana Pavlić has compiled four major current events worldwide that range from Presidential Primaries to Cultural Buzz.

Clarke County School District Superintendent withdraws candidacy for Fulton Country School District Superintendent.

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

Web Master Sunčana Pavlić has compiled four major current events worldwide that range from Presidential Primaries to Cultural Buzz.

Clarke Central High School sophomore received a visit from Judge Benjamin Makin on Feb. 12, and got his take on the criminal justice themed content they’ve been learning this year.

On Feb. 9 and 16, through a partnership with the University of Georgia, Clarke Central High School administration, teachers and parents along with UGA college of Education professors and graduate students will meet for a Dinner Dialogue to discuss the book “‘Multiplication is for White People’: Raised expectations for other people’s children” by Lisa Delpit.

Cynthia Johnston Turner, Director of Bands and Professor of Music at the Hodgson School of Music at the University of Georgia, visited CCHS’s wind ensemble on Feb. 4.

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.

After seven years as Clarke County School District superintendent, Dr. Philip Lanoue announced on Friday, Feb. 5 that he would be moving to the Fulton County School District as the sole finalist for FCSD’s vacant superintendent position.

Web Master Sunčana Pavlić has compiled four major current events worldwide that range from Presidential Primaries to Cultural Buzz.

“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.

Members of National Honor Society will pursue community service and elect new leaders during the second semester of the school year.

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.

The Clarke County School District Green Cleaning program was recently awarded for its successful green cleaning efforts.

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

The orchestra room has moved again now from the trailer into a newly renovated room where “Small Mell” was previously located.

Since the start of the spring term, fine arts department teacher Harriet Anderson has been changing classrooms every class period.

On Jan. 13 sophomores prepared for dual enrollment by taking a tour through the Career Academy and examining the many classes offered.

Clarke Central High School provides students with various options for scholarships, and one of the many is The Sussie Scholarship, a scholarship that renews each month.

Clarke Central High School’s English teachers from all grades will be participating in a training seminar on Jan. 11 and 12 to learn how to plan lessons more efficiently. English department co-chair, Ian Altman speaks to the goals for the training.

Former counseling department secretary Jenny Vargas replaced former attendance secretary Anna Lumpkin, who retired after 28 years at Clarke Central High School.

Clarke Central alumnus and former University of Georgia head baseball coach David Perno will continue his career in Athens as the new CCHS head football coach.

With the Media Center still recovering from its move out of the school building at the beginning of the school year, it now has to pack back up and get ready to move back into its permanent location set for Jan. 7.

In School Suspension paraprofessional Walter Jones discusses his youth, college years and the future.

Clarke Central High School’s after school program has been remodeled this year and has seen a pick up in participation.

Members of the ODYSSEY staff attended the National Scholastic Press Association Fall Conference in Orlando, Florida on Nov. 12-15.

Head boys varsity basketball coach Andre McIntyre speaks on his expectations for the 2015-16 basketball season.

Varsity baseball pitcher Noah Fairbairn, after playing on over 15 different teams, has finally found his home in Augusta, Ga. playing for Augusta University’s baseball team.

School counselor intern Maggie Craig started working at Clarke Central High School in August and hopes to continue working here until the end of the school year.

The Clarke Central High School football program will be led by a new head coach next season following the resignation of head coach Ahren Self.

As concussions amongst high school athletes have become a serious issue in the sports world, the Clarke Central High School athletic association has taken an approach to prevent them.

Varsity Academic Team coach and social studies department teacher Drew Wheeler, talks about the team’s winning streak and his expectations for regionals.

In light of new informational posters regarding alcohol usage among teens displayed around Clarke Central High School, CCHS Assistant Principal Reginald Thomas discusses the dangers of underage drinking.

Every year, Wild Rumpus, a Halloween parade, hits the streets of downtown Athens.

Social studies department teacher Michael Ackerman shares the impact his addition to the Student Government Association (SGA) has made, as well as SGA members’ plans after the Homecoming festivities.

This year, teachers will be graded with a new evaluation system created with TrueNorthLogic.

Science department teacher Thomasina Miranda is offering a Glad Time Pinterest Hack Club where students will explore their artistic and creative abilities.

On Oct. 20, the finalized list of Governor’s Honor Program school finalists was named. As these students prepare for the state application round, graphics and design teacher Dea Pool reflects on her experience attending Georgia’s Governor’s Honors Program and how it impacted her life forever.

The drama department concluded some major events on their agenda for the school year and are reflecting on their experience and looking ahead to the second semester.

Clarke Central math department coach Summer Smith, talks about the difficulty of 10th grade accelerated math and with this being the last week to drop out/drop down classes, many students are faced with the decision: should I level down?

Clarke Central math department coach Summer Smith, talks about the difficulty of 10th grade accelerated math and with this being the last week to drop out/drop down classes, many students are faced with the decision: should I level down?

Opinions Editor Violet Merritt breaks down the 2016 presidential primaries.

Clarke Central administration believes parent-teacher conferences are an effective way to get and keep students on track.

On Oct. 14 Clarke Central High School will administer the PSAT to sophomores and juniors.

Governor’s Honors Program is a summer enrichment program located in Valdosta, Ga. for rising juniors and seniors nominated in a variety subjects ranging from fine arts to core classes.

Banned Books Week is Sept. 27 – Oct. 3 and is a time to recognize books that have been challenged or banned and to celebrate the freedom to read.

Seniors are encouraged to make an appointment to have a senior meeting, in which students sit down and talk to their counselors concerning their future regarding graduation-readiness, college application preparation, college entrance exams and more.

New English teacher Ame McNair offers a globally-minded Glad Time offering for students.

Clarke Central High School graduate Cherish Gresham will become a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars next month.

According to Clarke Central High School administration, the Freshman Academy, though isolated from most students, has many benefits.

This year, the Clarke Central High School Robotics Club has received a grant from the American Society of Civil Engineers, in order to promote engineering.

For the 2015-2016 school year, Clarke County School District students in seventh through tenth grade were given new Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e Chromebooks.

The Student Government Association begins a new year working hard to continue their traditions from the past and planning new events.

When student returned to school on Aug. 11, the Clarke Central High School administration held class meetings to discuss expectations for the upcoming school year, including dress code. Assistant Principal Sheila Dunham discusses the dress code, its effect on students and how teachers and administration are going to enforce it.

Starting this school year, Clarke Central High School added a Robotics class to its course catalogue.

Newly-hired social studies department co-chair Ammon Hammett-Bregger returns to his former ranks within the Clarke County School District.

After 15 years, Clarke Central High School refinished and repainted the New Gym’s floor.

Clarke County School District recently released various statistics about the poverty in Athens Clarke County.

The Interact Club has partnered with U-Lead Athens in the pursuit of reforming education and immigration policy in both Athens and the state of Georgia.

Freshman Kaya Pollack sat down with Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School Principal Melanie Sigler to talk about her recent win as the Georgia National Distinguished Middle Level Principal of the Year.

The Clarke Central High School senior class will be honored with a night of reflection this year organized by the PTSO.

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.

As the school year comes to an end, Clarke Central High School principal Dr. Robbie P. Hooker reflects on the year.

Decision Day was held May 1 in Mell Auditorium.

The March of Dimes’ March for Babies will we held on May 1.

Clarke Central High School’s Decision Day for class of 2015 will include a reception and announcements from many students on their designated college or military option in which they will enroll in after high school.