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The Clarke Central High School baseball team has begun practices for their 2020 season and will play their first game on Feb 14.

A compilation of past ODYSSEY articles features multiple stories written for Black History Month.

The Clarke Central High School Media Specialists will be hosting an author event on Feb. 12 with the authors of “I’m Not Dying With You Tonight,” Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal.

News staffer Natalie Schliekelman reflects on her memories of camping with friends at Hunting Island, South Carolina throughout her childhood.

Many young children possess an innocence that allows them to view their peers and mentors of different races, cultures and religions without bias. However, this positive outlook is often corrupted at young ages as students are exposed to biased content in the U.S. education system.

News staffer Isabella Johnson reflects on what it’s like growing up with parents who have split custody, and how that has changed her day-to-day life.

Clarke Central High School Family Engagement Specialist Christain Barner will be assisting the CCHS community in the transition to block schedule for the 2020-2021 school year.

ODYSSEY illustrator Lilli Sams reflects on how art has impacted her view of the world and how it makes her a better person.

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 drama department is preparing for their upcoming spring production, “9 to 5”.

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.

On Jan. 31 the Clarke Central High Schools boys varsity basketball team will play against Buford High School.

Despite the good intentions behind the See Something Send Something app, it is not an effective solution to widespread crises such as gun violence.

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.

At the start of the 2020 Oscar awards season, three movies in particular are the frontrunner films most likely to receive the best picture nomination at the 92nd Academy Awards on Feb. 9.

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

ODYSSEY Media Group Sports Podcaster AJ Carr sits down for a Q&A episode of Carr on Par with sophomore baseball player AJ Huff regarding his family, baseball and school life.

A Sculpture III class may be added to the Clarke Central High School program of studies for the 2020-21 school year.

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

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

The Clarke County School District Board of Education voted to place Georgia’s ninth congressional district candidate Antwon Stephens as representative of District Two on Jan. 16.

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.

International Grill and Bar recently opened at 1155 Mitchell Bridge Road, bringing Persian, Iranian and Turkish flavors to Athens.

The Clarke County School District shouldn’t push digital education if it can’t sustain it.

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

Clarke County School District community members met at a Board of Education meeting on Dec. 17 to protest the appointment of an Interim Superintendent in the place of previous Superintendent Demond Means.

Republicans’ support of United States President Donald Trump is fundamentally bad for the party.

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.

Opened in March, Figment Kombucha is a local kombucha brewery that uses local and seasonal ingredients to create a unique Athens taste.

“The Toys That Made Us” is an entertaining look back into how the world got the popular toys it loves today.

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.

Many students, teachers and clubs at Clarke Central High School have raised concerns about how waste is handled at CCHS, specifically in the cafeteria, and what can be done to improve it.

Despite the current impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump, President Trump and his supporters will not be stopped.

In a city with limited transportation options, biking gives many students freedom. The absence of bike lanes forces bikers into dangerous conditions.

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.

To rectify the mistreatment of African-American communities during slavery, demands for reparations have recently taken shape in the United States and more locally at the University of Georgia.

Teenagers often turn to excessive amounts of coffee, tea and energy drinks to cope with workload or exhaustion, disregarding the possible effects that high levels of caffeine may entail.

ODYSSEY Media Group sports podcaster AJ Carr interviews Clarke Central High School senior Chris Johnson about his four years at CCHS, including his experiences on the football team and CCHS drama program.

“The King,” recently released on Netflix is based on a Shakespeare play is set in 1413 England and is directed by David Michôd.

The ODYSSEY Media Group and Clarke Central High School community will be on Thanksgiving break from Nov. 25 to Nov. 29. Enjoy the week off!

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 Central High School varsity football team played against Lithia Springs High School…

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

The Clarke Central High School marching band will potentially play their final home game halftime show of the 2019-20 school year on Nov. 22 against Wayne County High School for the second round of the Georgia High School Association AAAAA football state playoffs.

“Last Christmas,” a romantic Christmas movie about self-discovery, was released in theatres on Nov. 8. This movie clearly had potential but may fall short of viewers’ expectations.

The Clarke Central High School Media Center will be hosting its first annual Thank-O-Rama from Nov. 6 to Nov. 22.

The Clarke Central High School boys basketball team has begun practicing for their 2019-20 schedule and hope to take on the season as a unified group.

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

Season two of Netflix original “The End of the F***ing World” was released on Nov. 5, and it does not live up to the expectations left behind by season one.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team defeated Lithia Springs High School in the first round of the state playoffs on Nov. 16.

The Clarke Central High School Touchdown Club helps feed the CCHS football team every Thursday and Friday.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team defeated Lithia Springs High School in the first round of the state playoffs on Nov. 16.

Clarke Central High School head cross country coach Mollie Sherman is new to the cross country team in the 2019-20 school year.

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.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team played Buford High School for the Region 8-AAAAA Championship.

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. 8 at 7:30 p.m., the Clarke Central High School Gladiators will face off against Buford High School in Death Valley.

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.

Alternative musician Alexander O’Connor, professionally known by his stage name Rex Orange County, released his latest album, “Pony”, on Oct. 25

The Clarke Central High School varsity basketball cheer squad will kick-off the season on Nov. 6, against Cross Keys High School.

Clarke County School District leaders are engaging in behavior that is distracting from the needs of CCSD students.

On Oct. 30, the Clarke County School District parents received an email from the CCSD Superintendent Demond Means addressing an investigation into a social media post that threatened violent actions against three CCSD schools.

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.

The Clarke Central High School varsity softball team has had 10 different coaches in the past 20 years.

The Clarke Central High School marching band has been preparing for its next competition on Oct. 26 at Berkmar High School in Lilburn, Georgia.

In order to resolve conflict more efficiently and build a positive school culture, Clarke Central High School is implementing restorative justice circles for the 2019-20 school year.

“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.

Author Michael Ondaatje will speak in the Clarke Central High School media center on Oct. 25, and participate in a discussion hosted by the iliad Literary-Art Magazine.

Many female rap artists receive backlash for risqué lyrics that promote their sexuality, while male artists are met with praise for doing the same thing.

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

Clarke Central High School junior Will Harden has a passion for coding.

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

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 English department teacher Andy Dean will be engaging his students in the following months in a research project funded by the Eve Carson learning-service grant.

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

Webmaster Ireland McCage reflects on her relationship with her brother Connor McCage, and the impact he has had on her life.

Practicing yoga has made a major impact on the life of Editor-in-Chief Elena Gilbertson Hall.

Clarke Central High School students will vote for homecoming king and queen on Oct. 9.

As the first quarter of the 2019-2020 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.

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)

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.

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 Central High School Future Farmers of America chapter is developing the Green School Program during the 2019-20 school year.

The Clarke Central High School softball team has begun preparation for their upcoming competitions at the regional level.

Community building circles have become a new addition to Clarke Central High School since the start of the 2019-20 school year.

The Clarke Central High School varsity volleyball team will play at Johnson High School against the knights on Oct. 1.

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.

The Clarke Central High School 10th grade English department has begun to implement academic circles into the 10th-grade literature curriculum.

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

Clarke Central High School JROTC Raiders are set to compete against local high schools at Cedar Shoals High School on Sept. 28.

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.

American rapper Post Malone released his third album, “Hollywood’s Bleeding” on Sept. 6. The album maintains Malone’s unique style of rapping but brings a different trap-pop vibe to the songs.

Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School media specialist Shona Foster has an ambitious schedule planned for the 2019-2020 school year.

For the 2019-20 school year, the Clarke Central High School Future Farmers of America chapter plans to put into place many new initiatives.

Clarke Central High School Women and Gender Studies club president Erin Bothe talks about her club’s values, goals and plans for the club in the 2019-20 school year.

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

On Sept. 21, the Clarke Central High School cross country team will participate in the Aubrae Gunderson Invitational in memoriam of late teen cross country runner Aubrae Gunderson.

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 Bass Fishing season begins on Sept. 15 with the team going to Lake Lanier for the early bird opening– a tournament hosted by the Georgia High School Fishing association.

On Sept. 20, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team will play at Lanier High School.

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

Directed by Gene Stupnitsky, the movie “Good Boys” hit theatres on Aug. 16. The film follows the journey of three sixth-grade boys as they navigate middle school, popularity and doing what’s right. Photo Fair Use of Universal Pictures

Some Clarke Central High School varsity and JV practices this season have been canceled or delayed due to extreme heat.

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

As the Clarke Central High School softball team dives deeper into the season, they work to meet new head varsity softball coach Alex Holmes’ goals and expectations for the year.

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

Clarke Central High School’s JROTC program will host its annual ceremony on Sept. 11 to recognize the tragic events of the September 11 attacks in 2001.

Clarke Central High School junior Micah Shannon moved to Athens in the fifth grade and now finds a community at Active Climbing.

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

“IT Chapter Two”, which was released on Sept. 6, had lots of potential, but ultimately failed to live up to it’s predecessor.

Twenty-two-year-old Central Methodist University free safety Toni Harris represents a future where female football players are encouraged to follow their dreams.

After moving from his home-state of California to Athens for his final year of high school, Clarke Central High School senior Andrew Nguyen has learned to embrace the unfamiliarity of the Southern culture that surrounds him.

Business Staffer Isaac Ramirez reflects on his love for riding his bike.

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

Built around core values of sustainability, Eden’s Café is a newly-opened plant-based addition to Athens, Georgia at 1660 W. Broad St. The café offers a changing menu sprinkled with locally-sourced and organic ingredients.

News staffer Audrey Enghauser started school at Clarke Central High School last fall after attending a small private school for most of her life.

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.

Many high school graduates feel pressure to attend college and get four-year degrees instead of choosing viable alternative paths.

More high school girls should consider applying to women’s colleges due to the educational environment and academic preparation they provide students.

Although not a perfect solution, restorative justice initiatives are a positive step forward for the Clarke County School District.

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.

During the summer, Clarke Central High School Assistant Principal Latinda Dean officially joined the CCHS Administrative Team.

Nick Miller, also known by his stage name ILLENIUM, released his third studio album “ASCEND” on Aug. 16.

Members of the Clarke Central High School varsity football team hope to build off the progress of the 2018 season.

The Clarke Central High School varsity cheer team will begin their season on Aug. 23 at the varsity football game against Winder-Barrow High School.

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.

Season three of “Glow”, released Aug. 9 on Netflix, follows the cast on its new adventure performing at a Las Vegas casino.

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

Growing up in a war-ridden country, Clarke Central High School sophomore Sa Blue Wah faced many hardships as a child. After moving to the United States and adapting to her surroundings, she experienced a different set of challenges.

At the end of the semester, Clarke Central High School English department teacher Lisa Hill will part ways with the school and venture to Chicago where she will start the next chapter of her life.

Following the end of the 2019 track and field season, coaches and runners say the team had a successful season.

Clarke Central High School English department teachers get in their holiday spirit by donning…

Variety Staffer Nicole Ramos shares how the loss of her mother affected her and how she has learned to heal from it.

Career Technical and Agricultural Education department teacher Jillian Bryant got married during winter break and looks back on her wedding.

Clarke Central High School scheduler and instructional math coach Summer Smith enjoys the challenge of creating a schedule for students at CCHS.

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

On April 30, community members gathered in the Clarke Central High School media center for the Día de los niños event.

June is LGBTQ+ pride month, celebrate it with these four movies and shows, all available on Netflix.

Clarke Central High School sophomore and JROTC platoon first sergeant Hayyah De Lane is awarded a $1250 scholarship by the National Association of Black Accountants.

Clarke Central High School junior Alexander Robinson and CCHS freshman Connor Allen discuss the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe after “Avengers: Endgame” — spoiler-free.

Four students from Clarke Central High School were the winners at various levels for the 2019 Young Georgia Authors competition.

Clarke Central High School senior Stephen Cofer prepares to bat against Cedar Shoal High…

Sophomore podcaster Ava Adamson sits down to talk about the Clarke Central’s chapter of Christian Athletes with Aaron Cavin on April 18.

Journalism 1 student Maggie Kelleher shares her experiences transitioning from Burney-Harris- Lyons Middle School to Clarke Central High School.

Clarke Central High School Director of Bands and fine arts department co-chair Dr. Robert…

Podcast staffer Ava Adamson talks about her love for fish and how they have impacted her life.

Clarke Central High School alumnus and former Apalachee High School head softball coach Alex Holmes will continue his career as the new CCHS head softball coach.

Sophomore Emilyn Zapata moved to the United States to start her freshman year at Clarke Central High School. Her strong sense of optimism has carried her through the difficult transition.

Clarke Central High School sophomore Rio Foster plays in the CCHS varsity baseball game against region opponent Walnut Grove High School on March 28. Heading into the game CCHS head varsity baseball coach Adam Osborn believed that the team was prepared to secure a victory. “We don’t have any dead spots in the line up and I like the way the guys are focused. I’ve never seen this group of guys this focused before,” Osborne said. Photo by Krista Shumaker

As the Clarke Central High School fine arts department prepares for the upcoming spring production of “High School Musical,” held in the Mell Auditorium from May 2-4, participants work to adjust to final changes in the cast before the showcase.

The Clarke Central High School track and field team has grown in size since coach Justin Jones became the head track and field coach.

Business Manager Emma Crane reflects on important moments spent with her older brother, and 2015 Clarke Central High School graduate Ethan Crane.

The Clarke Central High School boys and girls varsity soccer teams played their senior night game against Commerce High School on April 18th.

Eden Bodyworks coconut shea and peppermint tea tree hair care products provide moisturizing natural hair products that can help make caring for people’s natural hair easier.

Podcasters Ava Adamson and Tecoya Richardson discuss their favorite teen slasher movies.

The Clarke Central High School Jazz Band will be participating in Jazz Large Group Performance Evaluation at East Jackson Comprehensive High School on April 18.

Gifted Minorities Achieving, a student-led organization at Clarke Central High School, works to support and bring together minority students.

The Clarke Central High School varsity boys soccer team played Cedar Shoals High School on April 13 in Death Valley.

Journalism I student Natalie Schliekelman writes about her relationship with a friend who moved from Athens to Atsugi, Japan.

In anticipation of the eighth and final season of HBO’s “Game of Thrones”, take this personality quiz to determine which GoT character you are!

Counseling secretary Helina Jorge, who has held the position since January of the 2018-19 school year, shares how she feels about her transition to Clarke Central High School.

The captivating new mystery novel “Two Can Keep a Secret” by Karen McManus is a thriller that readers will not want to put down.

Fourteen Clarke Central High School teachers have been nominated for awards from the Foundation for Excellence in Public Education.

The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government recently established an 11-member Mayor’s Youth Commission that will engage high schoolers with local government and community service opportunities.

On April 9, members of the ODYSSEY Media Group attended the Georgia Scholastic Press Association Spring Workshop and Awards banquet at the University of Georgia’s Georgia Center.

Variety Staffer Nicole Ramos composes a letter to her home country, The Dominican Republic, expressing how she feels after her recent visit.

Clarke Clarke High School 2012 graduate Andre Robinson talks about his journey to working for the Los Angeles Clippers basketball team and being named a member of Front Office sports Rising 25.

After a 34-year career working in schools, Clarke Central High School Assistant Principal Dr. Sheila Dunham will be retiring when her contract runs out at the end of June. Dunham shared an email announcing her retirement with the Clarke Central High School faculty on March 20.

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

Clarke Central High School senior Amari Garrett, also known as LowkeyGotGame, is an up-and-coming YouTuber who is increasingly gaining followers.

Glads Rise Up! and Decision Day, two events meant to celebrate the senior class, will take place on April 22.

Clarke Central High School senior Julio Rivera has gained many skills and a passion for cooking and business through his work at his family’s restaurant, Taqueria Juaritos.

The Clarke County School District Board of Education held a board meeting at the Athens Career Academy on March 7. There were many speakers in attendance to address the board regarding community issues.

There is no benefit to keeping boys and girls on separated teams as young children.

Freshman and Journalism I student Gretchen Hinger shares her perspective on trying new things, and how she always tries her best and keeps a persistent attitude.

Alumni Cookie Dough is a cookie dough outlet located on 480 N. Thomas St. with a unique taste that brings something new to Downtown Athens.

The Pennsylvania state House of Representatives held a swearing-in ceremony for its first Muslim woman representative, but the ceremony was opened with a Christian prayer.

Captain Marvel is a hero unlike any the Marvel Cinematic Universe has seen before, making for a stellar movie and the beginning of a new era of superhero storytelling inclusivity.

The Clarke Central High School tennis teams have reached the midseason point with the boys posting an overall record of 6-1 and the girls’ record falling to 1-6.

On March 29, the Clarke Central High School boys varsity soccer team will face Johnson High School.

The Clarke Central High School varsity baseball team will play their first region home game against Johnson High School on March 22.

Pellenzania chef Paco Lopez makes paella at the Soda City Market in Columbia, South…

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.

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

The Clarke Central High School Administrative Team will host community panelists on March 18 to discuss equity in Athens.

Members of the Clarke Central High School FFA chapter are preparing for the state Agricultural Communications Career Development Event on March 22 and March 23.

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

In the first edition of First Look, sports staffers AJ Carr and Zach Donegan take a closer look into the NCAA March Madness Tournament. They make predictions on who will win each game in the tournament.

Freshman and Journalism I student Isabella Johnson shares how her perspective on the goodness of people has affected her life and experiences.

On March 8, the CTAE department hosted CTAE night, a night dedicated to showcasing work done in CTAE classes.

The ODYSSEY Media Group will be on break from March 9-18.

Members of the ODYSSEY Media Group joined student journalists from high schools across the Southeast in attending the annual Southern Interscholastic Press Association conference from March 1 through 3.

Clarke Central High School counselor Akua Nelson was hired as a member of the CCHS counseling team this semester.

James Washington takes a break from running his booth at a downtown street festival…

Sports staffer Zach Donegan reminisces on his football career.

Guest writer and senior Demetria Bolds shares her experience taking Multicultural Literature this year, and how it differs from other literature classes she has taken at Clarke Central High School.

Rapper Kiari Kendrell Cephus, released his solo project called “Father of 4” on Feb. 22. The album has features from a variety of hip-hop artists, is masterfully produced and proves Cephus’ worth as a solo rapper.

The Clarke Central High School track and field team will compete in their second meet of the season on Friday March 1 at North Oconee High School at 4:30 pm.

Variety Staffer Tecoya Richardson and Journalism 1 student Lilli Sams share personal stories about their grandparents.

The Clarke Central High School drama department will showcase its production of “High School Musical” in the Mell Auditorium on May 2-4.