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

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

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

Clarke Central High School seniors attended the annual Senior Brunch at the Clarke County School District Board Office on April 12.

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

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

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.

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.

Varsity football defensive coordinator Joshua Dawson brings the same philosophy of self-sacrifice and diligence to his coaching that he had as a player.

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.

Clarke Central High School held the 2023 Graduation in the Billy Henderson Stadium on May 26.

Dailen Howard, a CCHS senior and boys varsity football defensive end, has left a legacy of determination on Billy Henderson Stadium that will stay with him through his collegiate career.

CCHS community members recognized JROTC Senior Army Instructor Lieutenant Colonel David McMickle at a celebration of his time at the school on May 10.

Thirteen members of the ODYSSEY Media Group were nationally recognized for their leadership excellence.

Clarke Central High School seniors and staff were invited to the 2023 Senior Brunch at the Clarke County School District Board Office on April 14.

Clarke Central High School Student Government Association hosted the Spring Sports Pep Rally to recognize student athletes playing spring sports in the Competition Gym on April 12.

Viewpoints Editor Janie Ripps and Variety Staffer Miles Lawrence learn how to play soccer with girls varsity soccer player Bella Yelton.

The ODYSSEY Media Group celebrated its 20th anniversary with alumni, friends and family on March 18.

Clarke Central High School students traveled to the Southern Interscholastic Scholastic Press Association convention in Columbia, S.C. from March 3-5.

CCSD Superintendent Dr. Robbie P. Hooker has worn many hats throughout his career, including stints as BHL Principal (2003-2008), CCHS Principal (2008-2016) and Superintendent positions outside the county (2016-2022). But now, Hooker has come back to the CCSD on Oct. 6, 2022 with an eye for supporting students and staff.

As the nation celebrates Black History Month, “Now Is The Time: Shouting Fire in a Crowded Theater”, a collaborative album featuring Athens hip hop artists, is putting a spotlight on Black trailblazers.

For the first time since the 2019-2020 academic year, the CCHS Student Government Association held a pep rally in the Competition Gym to celebrate student-athletes.

The University of Georgia Bulldogs won the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship for the second consecutive year and commemorated their achievement with a parade and celebration in Athens.

CCHS hosted the first community town hall meeting of the year featuring CCSD superintendent Dr. Robbie Hooker who shared his plans for the school district and answered questions.

The Clarke Central High School TriM Honor Society club hosted the Trunk or Treat event for the Athens community on Oct. 26.

Sports Editor Wyatt Meyer examines how CCHS fall sports have fared thus far into the season.

The Clarke Central High School Homecoming court was announced at halftime during the Homecoming game against South Forsyth High School on Sept. 17.

Dr. Robbie Hooker, sole finalist for the Clarke County School District Superintendent, participated in a meet-and-greet on Aug. 28.

The CCHS varsity football team defeated Cedar Shoals High School by a score of 40-0 in the 56th Classic City Championship on Aug. 18 in Billy Henderson Stadium.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will play Cedar Shoals High School in the 56th edition of the Classic City Championship at 7 p.m. on Aug. 18 at Billy Henderson Stadium.

In their first game of the season, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team lost 14-28 to North Oconee High School in a preseason scrimmage on August 5.

Clarke Central High School had its first day of the 2022-2023 academic school year on August 4.

The local Athens festival AthFest took place from June 24 to June 26, and contained live music, local business sales and more.

The CCHS Graduation Ceremony was held on May 26 at Stegeman Coliseum.

Cofer’s Home and Garden Showplace’s family focus and community connections set it
apart from other businesses in Athens.

CCHS boys varsity soccer coach Chris Aiken has left a lasting impact on his players, colleagues and the CCHS community through his 10 years of service.

Photographer Aza Khan shares some facts about Eid al-Fitr, which takes place May 1 to May 2 in the US in 2022.

Clarke Central High School 2022 Senior Prom was held on April 24 in the CCHS Courtyard. Lasting from 7 – 11, the event was themed “Diamonds in the Dark.”

The girls tennis team will play in the first round of the Georgia High School Association state tournament on April 19.

Photographer Aza Khan recalls memories with her younger sister and how they have shaped each other’s lives.

The CCHS boys varsity soccer team played against North Springs High School on April 13, winning 6-0 and advancing to the next round of the GHSA playoffs.

Members of the Gifted Minorities Achieving organization hosted a celebration of Black culture in the CCHS Media Center on March 23.

Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County and Clarke Central High School Class of 1971 graduate Michael Thurmond speaks to CCHS faculty, staff, and students about his journey to publishing a book about the history of Athens on Feb 23.

Members of the ODYSSEY Media Group and iliad Literary Art Magazine attended the Georgia Scholastic Press Conference at the Tate Student Center on Feb. 10.

The Clarke Central High School girls basketball team warms up during after school practice…

At the beginning of the 2021-22 school year, CCHS hired new social worker Ashley Simpson-Haley within the counseling department to give students and families a helping hand with social and financial instability.

CCHS teachers unveiled a mural on Oct. 7 as a part of CCHS’ 50th anniversary celebration, commemorating the school’s long history.

CCHS hosted Spirit Week from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1 in anticipation of the upcoming celebration of Homecoming festivities, which start on Oct. 7.