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The Dr. Miller Jordan Jr. Memorial Scholarship recognizes a student who grew from freshman to senior year, and varsity football and basketball player Jamarion Davis is the 2024 recipient.

The Eve Carson Humanitarian Spirit Awards recognizes students who embody the spirit of its namesake each year.

CCHS boys varsity basketball point guard La’neric Gill, a senior, has stepped up his dedication for his final high school basketball season in memory of his father.

An infographic displays 5 tips to know in preparation for AP exams, as advised by Caryn Nguyen.

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

The Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council invites CCSD students to give their voice to the CCSD administration to help influence district policy.

The Athens Community Career Academy’s newly-opened Yellow Jacket Bistro and refurbished kitchen allows culinary students to take their hands-on learing to new heights.

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of April 28 to May 4.

A graphic displays Bethel High School junior Josh Heyel’s Instagram profile. ODYSSEY Newsmagazine Lead…

DIVAS Who Win Peer Mentor Undrea Gooden has overcome various challenges throughout her life and works to help Athenian women in similar situations find a brighter road.

Digital Editor-in-Chief Anna Shaikun details her social growth with the help of the tabletop roleplaying game Dungeons and Dragons.

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

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of April 21 to April 27.

Clarke Central High School will be hosting Prom on April 27 at 1055 Barber St. from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

CCHS foreign language department chair Emily Hulse has conducted the French III fairy tale summative project to provide students with a chance to show content mastery.

After the varsity baseball team finished their 2023-24 season with a record of 6-18, they are looking to utilize the summer months to improve their record for the 2024-25 season.

English department teacher Jessica Bradbury paves the way for University of Georgia English Education teacher candidate Delainey Brown’s full-time teaching this semester.

It has been 30 years since CCHS basketball legend Percy Eberhart’s death, yet coaches and community members in Athens are keeping his legacy alive.

Shelby Meeks, senior and right outside defender for the CCHS girls varsity soccer team, talks about the highs and lows of her senior season.

Managing Editor Maya Clement discusses her belief on the importance of having a place to feel free.

With the CCHS boys varsity soccer team winning in the first round of the GHSA AAAAA state playoffs, the team is preparing for the Sweet Sixteen on April 24.

In the first round of GHSA AAAAA soccer state playoffs, the CCHS boys varsity soccer team dominated Lithia Springs High School 5-0.

The Tri-M Music Honor Society held auditions on March 21-22 for the 2024 iteration of Glads Got Talent, scheduled for April 19.

ODYSSEY Media Group Viewpoints Staffer Ma’Kiyah Thrasher ranks the top five artists on the Top 100 Billboard Artists chart for the week of April 13.

CCHS Family Engagement Specialist Christian Barner organizes several events to make the transition to high school easier for CCHS feeder middle school students.

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

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

ODYSSEY Newsmagazine Editor-in-Chief Molly Harwell reflects on her time in the program.

Senior and Viewpoints staffer Amya Hopkins writes about how her reasoning for joining ODYSSEY has changed as she has spent more time in the program.

ODYSSEY Media Group Broadcast Staffer Daniel Cruz reflects on his short but transformational time in the program.

Photography Editor and Journalism I Facilitator Aza Khan reflects on her four years in the ODYSSEY.

Digital Editor-in-Chief Anna Shaikun, a senior, reflects on her time in the ODYSSEY Media Group.

News Staffer Angel Jara speaks on his time in the ODYSSEY and how it’s impacted him.

News Editor and Journalism I Facilitator Isabella Westrich, a senior, reflects on her time in the ODYSSEY Media Group.

  A photo gallery depicting highlight from Cadence Schapker’s time in the ODYSSEY (2020-2024)…

ODYSSEY Media Group Social Media Coordinator and Journalism I Facilitator Isabelle Duncan reflects on her short but valuable time in the program.

Managing Editor Maya Clement discusses the importance of community during her nearly four years in ODYSSEY.

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

Variety Staffer Maggie Monk reflects on her experience joining the ODYSSEY Media Group in the second semester of her senior year.

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of April 7 to April 13.

ODYSSEY Media Group Business Manager and Journalism I Facilitator Audrey St. Onge reflects on her four-year journey.

“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” will stun viewers with amazing special effects and impressive storytelling but several jokes did not deliver.

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.

Assistant Principal and Administrator for Freshmen Terry Liggin describes his own high school experience and his hopes for the future of the Freshman Academy.

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

News Staffer Angel Jara discusses the significance of the movie “Step Brothers” and what it means to him as he prepares to enter the adult world.

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of March 24 to March 30.

The CCHS girls varsity soccer team will compete against Winder-Barrow High School on March 29 for their last Region 8-AAAAA game on Teacher Appreciation Night.

CCHS will host their second College Financial Aid Night of the 2023-24 school year to help students complete FAFSA applications.

The CCHS Mock Trial team placed eighth at the State Finals Competition on March 22 and 23.

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

Clarke Central High School FFA President Kathleen Dykes, a senior, waters plants at the…

The CCHS boys varsity soccer team will face NOHS’ boys varsity soccer team on March 26 at 7:30 p.m. at CCHS.

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

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

A slideshow lists the top five teams most likely to win the NCAA March Madness Tournament.

The CCHS Future Business Leaders of America chapter received various awards and recognitions at the FBLA State Conference on March 22.

The CCHS boys varsity soccer teams will face off against Jefferson High School on March 23 at 5:30 p.m. at JHS.

CCHS students and staff in the chorus program have worked to create a positive environment despite the relatively small number of students in the program.

CCHS and Cedar Shoals High School were both named Advanced Placement Honor Schools by the Georgia Department of Education on Feb. 27.

Adapted sports programming needs to be expanded in both schools and the community so
everyone has the opportunity to participate in athletics.

The CCHS track and field team will compete in the Georgia High School Association 5A Region 8 meet in Loganville, GA on April 20.

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of March 10 to March 16.

Journalism I student Jazlyn González-Albarran shares her dream of success and how she attributes that desire to her parents’ sacrifices.

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

The CCSD was awarded the ASPIRE Grant from the American Association of Adapted Sports Program, jump-starting the establishment of a new adapted sports program.

Sports Staffer Liya Taylor talked with Classic City Roller Girl, Angie “Violet Conduct” Cleland about the sport of roller derby and its impact on her.

The 21st Century Community Learning Center is an after-school program at all CCSD middle schools providing students with tutoring and extracurricular opportunities.

CCHS students must take advanatge of the benefits of having a mentor to give advice and share experience.

Study-abroad opportunities are offered to Clarke Central High School students to further the study of foreign languages.

CCHS alumnae Allie Miller and Shayne McBride, co-owners of Washington Square Studio, built a hair salon focused on inclusivity and client relationships.

The CCHS varsity baseball team will look for success in their Region 8-AAAAA game against Loganville High School on March 18.

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of March 3 through March 9.

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

Head softball coach and physical education department teacher William Lance reflects on the wisdom he’s acquired from ‘being around the block,’ and how he uses it to make Clarke Central High School a better place.

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

ODYSSEY Media Group students participated in the 2024 Southern Interscholastic Press Association conference in Columbia, South Carolina from March 1-3.

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

Sports Editor Cadence Schapker discusses her struggles with understanding her identity as a biracial American and the steps she took to grow her confidence in her culture.

The CCHS Math Team will compete in the 49th Augusta University Math Contest in Augusta, Georgia, against other high schools from across the state.

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

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

The Black History Program Bake-Off on Feb. 28 will retell the story of African Americans through a historical baking competition.

Extra Special People (ESP), Inc is leaving lasting positive impacts on the Athens community through its dedication to providing opportunities for children and adults with special needs.

The drama club is preparing for their upcoming spring production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”

Associate Principal Tamika Henson seeks to form connections and fine-tune administrative processes within the CCSD.

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of Feb. 18 to…

In the first round of the GHSA playoffs on Feb. 21, the first-seeded CCHS boys varsity basketball team were upset by fourth-seeded Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School 77-60.

Sarah Arthur’s novel “Once a Queen” was released Jan. 31 and was a strange compilation of genuinely beautiful language and dishwater-dull storytelling.

Two SkillsUSA members are competing at the state level for the chance to go to national competitions.

Sports Staffer Liya Taylor talked with CCHS head varsity and junior varsity wrestling coach Shane McCord about the 2023 wrestling season, which started in October.

Social studies department teacher Lloyd Carrington has been hired to fill the position left by former social studies department teacher Karena LaRosa.

Variety Editor Janie Ripps shares her belief that starting the day off confident and physically ready reflects mentally and inspires productivity.

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

Managing Editor Maya Clement shares her experience going skydiving after waiting for 10 years.

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

Throughout his 20 years as ODYSSEY Media Group adviser, David Ragsdale has fostered strong connections with his students.

A slideshow displays various Valentines day traditions and their origins.

Viewpoints Editor Peter Atchley’s ‘Personal Narrative’ graphic is shown above. Atchley began to question…

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of Feb. 4 to…

Several Clarke County School District high schools and middle schools will be performing together in the E.B Mell Auditorium on Feb. 10 at 3 p.m.

The Clarke Central High School Mock Trial team will compete in the Athens Region 8 Competition on Feb. 10 at the University of Georgia’s School of Law campus.

The CCSD announced its STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) Students for the 2023-24 school year, with CCHS senior Patrick Allen named as the STAR Student for both CCHS and the overall CCSD.

English department teacher Grace Crumpton and her Contemporary Literature-Poetry class have created multiple poetry displays around CCHS.

The CCHS varsity soccer teams will face off against Lakeside High School on Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at CCHS.

Editor-in-Chief Molly Harwell writes a letter to her 14-year-old brother, Sam, and her nine-year-old brother, Nate, about the many ways they have impacted her life.

Select recordings, compositions and artists were honored for their work at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 4.

CCHS will host a college application workshop for Athens Technical College on Feb. 6 from 12 to 2 p.m in Room 242.

Clarke Central High School Future Farmers of America Chapter Secretary Max Burnham holds a…

Each of the many murals adding color to the Athens community present a unique message with different motivations and purposes.

The CCHS boys and girls varsity basketball team will take on Jefferson High School on Feb. 6. The girls will play at 6 p.m. and the boys at 7:30 p.m.

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of Jan. 28 to Feb. 3.

ODYSSEY Media Group adviser David Ragsdale is an idiosyncratic contradiction of a leader, but one who has nonetheless left a lasting impact on the ODYSSEY program.

Corral A participants of the inaugural Classic City Marathon begin the race on Jan.…

Managing Editor Maya Clement voices her concern that Athens citizens must recognize the city’s history before it is completely gone.

CCHS Assistant Principal Everett “Barten” Nealy came to CCHS in 2017 with the goal of helping students and has spread his influence through his various positions.

CCHS will host The Big Event on Jan. 24 as a reward for students who displayed exemplary attendance in the first semester.

The CCHS girls and boys varsity basketball teams will compete against Cedar Shoals High School on Jan. 20, with the varsity basketball cheerleading team supporting them.

The Winter Sports Pep Rally was held on Jan. 19 in the Competition Gym ahead of the upcoming varsity basketball Classic City Championship.

Local business owner Lindsay Short opened vintage store Mother Lode in July as a safe space for customers in the Athens community.

Editor-in-Chief Molly Harwell shares the role that mentorship has played in her high school experience and the ways in which she hopes to pass it on to future generations.

The ODYSSEY Media Group hosts a Media Day for Clarke Central High School winter sports in the CCHS Competition Gym on Jan. 13.

Freshman Jade Scott qualified for the Georgia Music Educators Association All-State Band, which will perform on March 2 at the Classic Center in Athens.

The CCHS Robotics Team is gearing up for their final meet on Jan. 9 before their Qualifying Tournament on Jan. 27.

Since the 2019-20 school year, the guitar course offerings have provided students with opportunities to perform in front of large crowds and collaborate with other musicians.

The CCHS varsity Esports team was brought to CCHS at the beginning of the 2023-24 school year and immediately received support from students, parents and faculty.

Sports Editor Cadence Schapker reflects on her time as a volleyball player and her time with the CCHS junior varsity and varsity teams.

Viewpoints Staffer Samaya Ellis reflects on her history of suffering split holidays within her family and how that dynamic has changed over time.

CCHS varsity basketball cheerleader Demi Thomas, a junior, tells five things to know about varsity basketball cheerleading.

Variety Staffers Angel Tejada and Aliyah Wymbs review winter holiday songs and movies.

Social studies department teacher Karena LaRosa will retire after more than 16 years teaching at CCHS.

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

Mike Bradshaw, owner of The Grill, reflects on how The Grill has lasted so long in the Athens Community.

United States History is one of the four courses scheduled to take an End of Course exam in December.

Biology I students will take an End of Course (EOC) assessment on Dec. 13, which is worth 20% of their final grade in the class.

The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement was created as a means to elevate minority voices in 2015 and has since then become a staple in the Athens community.

The 2023-24 Gladius Yearbook team is made up of students with a mix of grade levels and experience.

Associate Principal of Operations and Freshman Academy Administrator Dr. Cindi Lowe will retire from her role at CCHS at the end of the semester on Dec. 8, ending her 30-plus year career in education and leaving a legacy of family and motherhood behind it.

On Nov. 7, the varsity flag football team made state playoffs, finishing the season with an overall winning record of 10-5.

FBLA Vice President of Competition Adrian Rangel, a junior, won FBLA’s American Enterprise Day Essay Contest for the second year in a row.

CCHS’ swimming and diving team will have its first away meet of the season against Morgan County High School on Dec. 1.

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of Nov. 26 to Dec. 2.

English Department co-chair Meghan McNeeley’s Holocaust and Genocide Studies class hosted guest speakers from the University of Georgia on Nov. 28.

The CCHS boys varsity basketball team lost to Seckinger High School in the team’s last game before their Region 8-AAAAA opener against Flowery Branch High School on Dec. 8.

JROTC offers formal and informal opportunities for students to take on leadership roles within the program. JROTC hopes to continue to grow student leaders using mentorship from peers.

The CCHS math department has had to adapt to Georgia’s new K-12 math curriculum.

CCHS fine arts department teacher Shelynn Scott plans to build the Chorus, Piano and Guitar program for students.

Five students from the piano program will perform at CCHS’ Fall Fine Arts Night on Nov. 16 in the E.B. Mell Lobby and Auditorium.

CCHS will host a School Climate Committee Meeting at 3:45 p.m. in Room 242 on Nov. 16.

News Editor Isabella Westrich reflects on how her perception of her hometown has changed as she’s grown up.

FFA Vice President Quinn Pendley, a sophomore, is participating in the Wildlife Management Career Development Event at Franklin County High School on Nov. 14.

Members of the CCHS orchestra will participate in Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School’s Solo/Ensemble festival on Nov. 11.

ODYSSEY Media Group editors attended the 2023 National High School Journalism Convention in Boston, Massachusetts, from Nov. 2-5.

CCHS’ swimming and diving team will have their first meet of the 2023-2024 season at the University of Georgia Ramsey Student Center on Nov. 10.

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of Nov. 5 to…

The Governor’s Honor Program, a selective summer program offered to sophomores and juniors, began the interviewing process for 2024 on Nov. 2.

Clarke Central High School sophomore and News Staffer Adah Hamman discusses the changes that come with entering the tenth grade.

The varsity flag football team has their Senior Night and games on Nov. 7.

Construction of Clarke Middle School’s new building has been underway while the students have been phased into trailer classrooms.

VThe CCHS FFA took home a win at the National Agriscience Fair on April 29 and is looking forward to the National FFA Convention and Expo in November.

Digital Editor-in-Chief Anna Shaikun ranks her top five Halloween movies.

On Oct. 27 the movie “Five Nights At Freddy’s,” centered around haunted animatronics and directed by Emma Tammi, was released to theaters.

Variety Staffer Angel Tejada ranks the top 5 NBA rookies that are coming into the league this year.

The Aeronautics Club begins its first season, with over a dozen students attending club meetings to prepare for the American Rocketry Challenge.

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

Digital Editor-in-Chief Anna Shaikun describes her experience at the Georgia Governor’s Honors Program and how it improved her confidence.

Sports Editor Cadence Schapker recaps the varsity softball, varsity volleyball, varsity girls cross country, varsity boys cross country and One-Act Play after their competition seasons have concluded.

From the high school level all the way to the pros, every level of sports would benefit from increased coaching diversity.

A slideshow shows various Halloween traditions and their origin.

A group of students stand in the darkness, separated from a classroom illuminated in…

FFA president Kathleen Dykes, a senior, will be attending the Georgia National Fair Annual Livestock Legislative Showdown on Oct. 14 in Perry, Georgia.

A slideshow shows Dr. Robbie Hooker’s administrative team.

The Drama Club rehearses for their latest play, “Elephant’s Graveyard”.

As the CCHS’ football C-team approaches their last game of the season against Oconee County High School at home on Oct. 11 at 5:30 p.m, they reflect on the progress they have made over the course of the season.

Classic City High School will host their first Fall Harvest Festival to bring the Athens community closer to the students and teachers on Oct. 11.

Folk-Americana artist Alejandro Rose-Garcia, known professionally as Shakey Graves, released his album “Movie of the Week” on Sept. 15.

The Mock Trial Team commences its 36th season with the release of this year’s criminal case on Oct. 11.

The College Board’s AP Precalculus course was introduced to CCHS in the Fall of the 2023-2024 school year.

Variety staffer Abigail Holloway discusses how owning a tortoise as a pet impacts her life.

Administrators at Classic City High School look forward to the 2023-24 school year with new plans to build community.

The CCHS varsity football team will take on Loganville High School this week at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 5 at LHS.

On Sept. 21, an event was held to commemorate the naming of Linnentown Lane.

On Oct. 3 and 4, the Clarke County School District will hold the third and fourth “Community Conversations on School Safety” events with the hope of increasing in-person community engagement.

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 CCHS JROTC male varsity and JV mixed Raiders’ teams are preparing for their competition at Cedar Shoals High School on Sept. 30.

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

Students from CCHS and other Georgia high schools will compete to create floral arrangements in the Floral Design Career Development Event on Sept. 26.

At the beginning of the 2023-24 school year, Family Engagement and Academic Support Specialist Christian Barner founded the Student School Climate Committee for students to provide feedback about the school environment.

The CCHS varsity volleyball team played Heritage High School and Flowery Branch High School amidst the team’s annual Senior Night celebration.

The CCHS varsity football team will take on Jefferson High School at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 22 in Jefferson Memorial Stadium.

Freshman Academy teachers are planning and hosting a tailgate before the Homecoming game on Sept. 29.

Going into the fourth game of their season with an 0-3 record , Clarke Central High School’s football C-team looks to clinch their first victory of the season against Oconee County High School.

The CCHS varsity softball team will take on Cedar Shoals High School at 6 p.m. on Sept. 18 at CSHS.

The CCHS Local School Governance Team will discuss how to allocate recent Innovation Grant funding at their next meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 18.

Clarke Central High School varsity flag football players train for the upcoming season in…

In the state of our society today, CCHS needs to update security policies to better protect students and staff from outside dangers.

The 2022-2023 staff of the ODYSSEY Newsmagazine was recognized by the National Scholastic Press Association as a 2023 Pacemaker finalist.

Editor-in-Chief Molly Harwell shares her experience with junior year and how she has navigated the “learning curve.”

CCHS hosted the second of the Clarke County School District’s Community Conversations panel discussions on Sept. 6, covering school safety at schools around the district.

The varsity football team will play Gainesville High School at 7:30 p.m. on Sep. 9 at Billy Henderson Stadium.

Managing Editor Maya Clement talks about her experience going through high school and changing passions.

The varsity and junior varsity cross country teams will host the Gladiator Invitational on Sept. 9.

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

Clarke Central High School Senior Army Instructor Lieutenant Colonel William “David” McMickle stands outside…

Author and retired Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Sally Bethea will be visiting the Athens Public Library on Sept. 5 to share her journey as a conservationist as well as one of the first female Riverkeepers in the United States.

On Aug. 18, the movie “Strays,” centered around stray pets and directed by Josh Greenbaum, was released to theaters.

The CCHS FFA chapter has had an increase in participants during the 2022-23 school year, and the advisers and members hope to continue this trend in order to inspire others’ agricultural passions.

English for Speakers of Other Languages program prepares students or life in and outside of the classroom, overcoming organizational constraints and keeping up with rapidly increasing U.S. immigration.

Many factors make the end of the second semester the hardest part of the school year for students.

Releasing episodes weekly on Amazon Prime from July 14 to Aug. 18, “The Summer I Turned Pretty” is back with a season two and the complicated love triangle viewers may have missed.

The CCHS varsity football team took home their second straight win of the 2023 season in their non-region home game against Oconee County High School on Aug. 25.

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.

The CCHS varsity football team will play Oconee County High School at Billy Henderson Stadium at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25.

The CCHS varsity volleyball team will take on Monroe Area High School and Heritage High School in a doubleheader starting at 5:00 p.m. on Aug. 24 at MAHS.

The Foundation for Excellence in Public Education recognized two CCHS teachers for their outstanding performance.

The CCHS varsity volleyball team will take on North Oconee High School this week at 5:00 p.m. on Aug 22 at NOHS.

The CCHS varsity football team walked away from the 57th Classic City Championship with a 28-7 win over Cedar Shoals High School on Aug. 19.

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

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

Several CCHS and ODYSSEY Media Group alumni returned to the school on July 26 to speak to new ODYSSEY staffers about how the publication affected their lives.