Cadence Schapker

Sports Editor Cadence Schapker compiled five Asian American Pacific Islander music artists to listen to in honor of AAPI Heritage Month.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 ODYSSEY Media Group finds the best chocolate milkshake in Athens.

Rising Sports Editor Cadence Schapker ventured to downtown Athens to report on the annual AthFest festival on June 24.

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

CCHS will be kicking off a pilot year in which students will be able to keep their CCSD-distributed learning devices over the summer.

Columbia’s Soda City Market is brimming with local businesses. One such business has greatly benefited from the use of social media to further expand their customer base.

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 annual JROTC ball approaches on Feb. 24, preparations are being made and excitement is rising among JROTC cadets and students.

In collaboration with the fine arts department, the CCHS media specialists have started an artist visitation series in an effort to expose students to more fine arts careers.

CCHS Family Engagement Specialist Christian Barner has dedicated himself to CCSD throughout his 16-year career by focusing on his impact on the systems he supports.

CCHS’s student-led news magazine, the ODYSSEY, has been selected alongside 38 other publications as a NSPA Pacemaker finalist.

News Editor Cadence Schapker, Sports Staffer Lukas Cornish, former Print Managing Editor Chloe Sears and former News Staffer Emily Couch write on the importance of opportunities for female student-athletes at CCHS.

News Editor Cadence Schapker and Digital Editor Anna Shaikun review limited-edition sodas available in CCHS vending machines.

On Aug. 16, three CCSD schools were placed on administrative hold due to the discovery of a gun at CCHS.

The Linnentown Documentary and Panel event was held at Ciné on Aug. 15 by Athens Reparations Action and featured a showing of the documentary “Linnentown: urban renewal, white supremacy and the University of Georgia” as well as a panel discussion.

On July 28, National Education Consultant and author Robert Jackson spoke to CCSD staff and faculty on the education of young Black and Latino men.

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.

The CCHS guitar classes and CCHS chorus performed on Thursday, April 21 in a combined concert entitled A Night of Song.

The CCHS junior varsity baseball team will be playing a doubleheader game against Cedar Shoals High School on March 29 and is hoping to walk away with their first win of the season.

The CCHS junior varsity baseball team will compete in their final two games of the 2021-22 season against Stephen County High School on March 24.

The CCHS boys and girls varsity soccer teams will face off against Walnut Grove High School on Eve Carson Memorial Night on March 11 at 7:30 in Billy Henderson Stadium.

UGA research assistant Damaris Dunn spoke with CCHS senior Multicultural Literature classes about fostering Black joy as a part of students’ research on homeplaces.

Students of Color Achieving and Pursuing Excellence (SCAPE) was founded at CCHS in 2019 with a mission to academically and socially support students of color in high-level classes.

Sports staffer Cadence Schapker reflects on her time with the Georgia Children’s Chorus, her time growing up in the program, and the soon-to-be-absence of the departing seniors.

English department teacher and new co-chair Meghan McNeeley hopes to use her leadership experience to better the English Department.

Members of the ODYSSEY Media Group are taking part in the Journalism Education Association/National Scholastic Press Association’s Spring National High School Journalism Convention, which is an ongoing virtual experience.