300 word story

CCHS Class of 2023 alumnus Malachi McNeill has found purpose in life after dealing with depression and suicidal ideation.

Foreign language department teacher Tamita Brown has valued the gift of giving since her childhood, and as a local community member and farmer, she consistently delivers this present to the people around her.

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

Former College Adviser Tavaria Smith spent six months to help students at her alma mater, and a lifetime to help people in need.

Clarke Central High School freshman Dionne McCalla found a passion for chess at a young age, as he’s grown it has taught him valuable lessons.

Clarke Central High School foreign language department teacher Anna Rogers was taught to believe that people who didn’t speak English had no place in our country. The transition from that girl into who she is today began in a small apartment building in her hometown.

Clarke Central High School freshman biology teacher Judith Chavarria grew up tutoring children in her hometown of Málaga, Spain. After numerous teaching experiences and unexpected decisions, Chavarria found her way to Athens.

Foreign language department teacher Erica Cascio owned restaurants for 23 years before she began teaching, and shares their surprising similarities.

Clarke Central High School FFA President Jordan Butler, a junior, shares her struggles with anxiety and the program that’s helped her overcome them.

Clarke Central High School freshman Jocelyn Ray grew up in Superior, Colorado, and after moving to Athens in 2017, she is having to adjust to a new sky.

Clarke Central High School senior Jeffery Blakely, also known as Kxng Blanco, aims to take his rap career far into the future.

Still recovering from a motor-vehicle accident, Clarke Central High School varsity basketball player Kendarius Watson, a senior, rejoins his team for the 2017-18 basketball season.

Clarke Central High School fine arts teacher Amanda Price’s love for nature is not only expressed by spending time outside, it is shown in her art.

Clarke Central High School sophomore Hayden Partain expresses his personality through his love for magic.

All his life substitute teacher Edward Stephens has followed his love of history wherever it takes him: from the University of Georgia to the jungles of Ethiopia and Vietnam.

Clarke Central High School senior Chris Ortuno has been impacted by soccer, a sport he has grown a passion for.

Junior Cade Ivy repairs things — at first engines, and more recently, hydraulic pumps. For years, he has loved doing this, and he hopes to continue in years to come.

Blanca Lynch has been a hard worker all her life, and continues to work hard at her job as a custodian at Clarke Central High School.

A three-day gender seminar at a sustainable farm community in Karnataka, India teaches emerging farmers more progressive views on gender. Participants left with an enlightened perspective to bring home to their communities.

Curator for the “Bittersweet Winds” exhibit Richie Plass explains the purpose of his exhibit.

Sophomore Joel Ulloa moved to Athens, Georgia for a better education, but it has been a hard transition from Mexico to the United States.

Freshman Zoey Conley-Mullis has a passion for art, which has developed over the years and become an outlet for her to express her emotions.

Clarke Central High School math department teacher Dr. Elijah Swift has found himself taking the role of teacher his whole life.

Varsity linebacker Byron “Memphis” Spraggins, a senior, has been playing football since he was young and his love for the game is strongly influenced by his father.

At the start of high school, sophomore Deunte Oliphant and a number of his friends started a group called “$adboyz” in hopes of becoming known and spreading their idea that “If you ain’t cryin’, you lyin.’”

Clarke Central graduate and security guard Jillian Anderson has taken a new turn in her career. From CCHS to Albany State University, Anderson pursued a career in computer science but now her eyes are set on a professional basketball career.

Clarke Central High School math department teacher Alex Szatkowski learned the power of choosing happiness at a young age when she decided to quit her pursuit to be a professional dancer.

Clarke Central High School security officer Vara Loggins overcame her struggles to become a positive role model at CCHS.

Junior Mara Bastow grew up as a member of a military family and despite its hardships, she would not trade the experience for anything.

Freshman Paulina Hafer has faced a lot of hardships in her life, but the support of her family, friends and the Athens community have helped her become the person she is today.

When asked what three adjectives describe her best, junior Cindi Munoz said, “Creative, sensitive and outgoing.” Digital Managing Editor Aneesa Conine-Nakano explores how her personality affects the different roles Cindi plays.

At age six, Clarke Central High School freshman Patrick Madrid moved to the southern region of Sevilla, Spain, which changed his life forever.

Clarke Central High School sophomore Damerea Hopp attributes his personality to a few memorable moments.

Blanche Aldridge has a past foreign to many women today, in which she took care of her many younger siblings and gave up graduating high school and many carefree days to start a family with the man she loves.

Senior Jared Warner is commonly known at Clarke Central for his class ranking, but aside from his academic attributes, he is a musical artist.

Senior Andre Magyar chooses to commit himself to his many hobbies in order to live life to its full potential.

No matter what the situation, Clarke Central junior Lauryn Waters does everything with the guidance and support of her family.

Clarke Central senior Anthony Zuniga has been a part of drama at Clarke Central since his freshman year and has developed his skills in theater throughout his high school career.

Standing only 5’1” as she rushes down the hall to unlock her classroom at Clarke Central High School, students wouldn’t guess what special education department teacher Judith Jurado’s passion was as a kid.