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CCHS’ annual Black History Month Presentation is held on Feb. 25 during Advisement in…

The Athens Farmers Market, made up of a multitude of artists, farmers and vendors, was held at Bishop Park on Feb. 14.

The CCHS boys varsity soccer team won 1-0 against East Hall High School on Feb. 10 in Billy Henderson Stadium.

The CCHS boys and girls varsity basketball teams played against Winder-Barrow High School in the CCHS Competition Gym on Feb. 6, with a Senior Night ceremony between the games.

The CCHS English department hosted First Friday Breakfast in Room 242 on Feb. 6.

CCHS students participate in a walkout protesting against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Jan. 30 in Billy Henderson Stadium.

CCHS faculty and staff had their First Friday Breakfast of 2026 in Room 242 on Jan. 23.

CCHS students returned from Winter Break for the start of the spring semester on Jan. 6.

The Block Party: Big Event was held in the CCHS Competition Gym during Advisement on Dec. 3.

CCHS hosted Georgia Author’s award-winning spoken word poet and singer Theresa Wilson, or “Theresa Tha SONGBIRD,” in the E.B. Mell Auditorium on Nov. 11.

The annual Clarke Central High School Trunk or Treat was held in the CCHS Bus Loop from 5-7 p.m. on Oct. 28.

Clarke Central High School varsity athletes with a GPA of 3.8 or higher during…

The 2025 Historic Athens Porchfest took place in Buena Vista Heights, Boulevard, Newtown, Pulaski Heights, Cobbham, Normaltown and Reese Hancock on Oct. 19.

The ODYSSEY Media Group has compiled seven stories about Hispanic heritage and culture in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

The Clarke Central High School Class of 2025 rehearsed for graduation at Aikens Ford Arena on May 22.

CCHS hosted its Senior Brunch in the Miller Jordan Memorial Food Court on April 18 in the first of several end-of-year activities for the Class of 2025.

CCSD High School students’ artwork was displayed in the Athica Athens Institute on March. 20 which allowed friends and family to attend and see the artwork.

The annual CCSD Special Olympics were held in Billy Henderson Stadium on March. 20 and facilitated by CCHS and Cedar Shoals High School JROTC students.

CCHS held its annual Black History Month Program in the E.B. Mell Auditorium on Feb. 19.

Clarke Central High School hosted its Fall Pep Rally in the CCHS Competition Gym on Oct. 23.

Hendershot’s Coffee hosted its monthly “Beats, Rhyme and LIFE” event, hosted by CSHS social studies department teacher Montu Miller, on Sept. 11.

Clarke Central High School hosted their annual Athletic Signing Day on May 18, an event at which athletes moving onto the next level in their sports were recognized for their achievements.

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

The public was invited to the Lyndon House Art Center’s Student Art Exhibition Opening Reception on Oct. 18, where 217 works of art from K-12 artists across the Clarke County School District were showcased.

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

The 2022 Athens Orthopedic Clinic Women’s Pro Twilight 1/2/3 Criterium took place on April 29 and April 30, including bike races, parades and a five-kilometer race.

CCHS athletes from a variety of sports declared the college the committed to continuing their sports careers after high school.

The Clarke Central High School Homecoming Dance was held on Oct. 9 at the CCHS courtyard.

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

Clarke Central High School’s varsity softball team hosts a Senior Night prior to their game against Discovery High School on Sept. 27.

On May 14, Clarke Central High School hosted the 2021 Decision Day in the Billy Henderson Stadium for CCHS seniors to announce their post-graduate plans.

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

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

On Oct 4, the Clarke Central High School Gladiators defeated the Cedar Shoals High School Jaugars (34-10)

On Sept. 20, a global climate strike was organized to address the inaction of government officials against climate change.

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

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

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 Central High School band program hosted one of the sites for District 14 for the Large Group Performance Evaluation on March 21-22.

In the first playoff game hosted at Clarke Central High School’s Billy Henderson Stadium since 2011, the Gladiators defeat the East Paulding High School Raiders 24-7 and advance to the third round of the state playoffs.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team played Cedar Shoals High School at home in the 52nd Classic City Championship on Sept. 28.

Photo gallery by Katie Grace Upchurch. The official ribbon cutting ceremony for the new…

The varsity and junior varsity Clarke Central High School volleyball teams win each of their games on Thursday, Aug. 16.

On August 8 the Clarke Central High School football team scrimmaged T.L Hannah School in the annual CCHS preseason scrimmage.

Clarke Central High School held its annual graduation at Stegeman Coliseum on May 18.  Gallery by…

Clarke Central High School senior decision day took place on April 27.

The Clarke Central High School varsity soccer team played the Cedar Shoals High School…

The 2018 Clarke Central High School prom was held on April 6 at the Cotton Press.

On March 24, a March for Our Lives rally, organized by UGA’s Keep the G Gun-Free, Moms Demand Action and Athens-Anti Discrimination Movement, was held in Athens along side nation-wide protests for gun control in the United States.

On Feb. 15, students from Clarke Central High School attended the annual Hunter-Holmes Lecture at the University of Georgia chapel. Before the lecture, students had the opportunity to learn more about Charlayne Hunter and Hamilton Holmes and their contributions to the integration of UGA.

The Black History School Assembly was held during third period on Feb. 15.

The Clarke Central High School boys and girls varsity basketball teams played the Washington High School varsity basketball teams on Feb. 3 at CCHS in the New Gym.

On Jan. 26, the Clarke Central High School swim team faced off against teams from Oconee High School, North Oconee High School, Cedar Shoals High School and other surrounding schools. Prior to the meet, seniors from each team were recognized.

The Clarke Central High School girls varsity basketball team played the Cedar Shoals High School girls varsity basketball team on Jan. 20 in the New Gym at CCHS.

The Clarke Central High School boy and girls junior varsity basketball teams played the Cedar Shoals High School junior varsity basketball teams on Jan. 20 in the New Gym at CCHS.

A Battle of the Bands was held on Jan. 13 at the 40 Watt Club to benefit the Cedar Shoals High School Journalism Program.

The Clarke Central High School Aqua Glads competed at the Clarke Oconee Invitational on Dec. 16.

“Midnight Madness” serves as the kickoff to the basketball season and first public competition.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team fell to the Carrollton High School varsity football team on Nov. 10 for the first round of the GHSA AAAAA playoffs. The Trojans won 35-16.

The 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s ceremony was held at Clarke Central High School on Oct. 21. The event had over 800 participants.

The sixth annual Latin@Fest was held on Oct. 21 at Creature Comforts to celebrate the cultural heritage of the Athens Latino community.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team faced Region 8-AAAAA opponent Johnson High School in CCHS’ eighth game of the season.

Clarke Central High School held its Fall Sports Senior Night on Oct. 13 during its game against Johnson High School. Senior athletes and their families were recognized.

Clarke Central High School’s Homecoming Dance was held on Oct. 7 in the James Crawford Memorial Arena at 7:00 P.M.

The Clarke Central High School Gladiators took on the Loganville High School Red Devils in Billy Henderson Stadium on Oct. 6.

Clarke Central High School’s Homecoming Court took place during halftime of the CCHS vs. Loganville High School football game. Senior Karla Dougan was named Homecoming Queen.

The Clarke Central High School Gladiators defeated the Cedar Shoals High School Jaguars 48-7 in the 51st Classic City Championship on Sept. 22.

The Clarke Central High School softball team held a ceremony to recognize their nine graduating seniors on Sept. 19, prior to their game against Cedar Shoals.

On Sept. 19, the Clarke Central High School volleyball team seniors were honored in a ceremony.

The ODYSSEY Media Group’s literary-art magazine, the iliad, produced their 2016-17 edition this past May. With the new school year underway, the publication celebrates its work and contributors from the most recent issue.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team came up with a win against the Oconee County Warriors on Aug. 25.

Clarke Central High School students, teachers and faculty observed the solar eclipse from the Billy Henderson Stadium on Aug. 21. Attendees were provided with glasses to protect their eyes from the sun and popsicles, provided by the CCHS staff.

Clarke Central High School invited students and their parents on Aug. 17 to meet with teachers for the 2017 Open House.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team held a preseason scrimmage against Jefferson County High School at Billy Henderson Stadium on Aug. 10.

On April 14, the Clarke Central High School Prom was held at the Cotton Press.

On April 1, Clarke Central High School hosted the first annual school district maker faire. Clarke County School District students were able to present their creations.

On March 28, the CCHS boys varsity soccer team took on Johnson High School at Billy Henderson Stadium. CCHS lost to Johnson 2-0.

Clarke Central High School held a Black History Month Celebration Assembly in Mell Auditorium on Feb. 16. The assembly featured poetry readings, speeches and dance and video tributes.

Clarke Central High School held its winter sports pep rally on Jan. 20 in the James Crawford Memorial Arena with performances from the varsity and JV basketball cheerleaders.

The Women’s March on Washington took place on Jan. 21, the day after the presidential inauguration and drew people from all across the country to rally and march in Washington D.C.

The Clarke Central High School and Cedar Shoals High School junior varsity basketball teams faced off on Jan. 21 at CCHS.

The Clarke Central High School and Cedar Shoals High School varsity basketball teams faced off on Jan. 21 at CCHS. The Lady Glads won 53-44 and the boys lost 67-57.

The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement hosted the first Martin Luther King Jr. Parade on Jan. 16 featuring local community members, musicians and activists.

On Jan. 9, Clarke Central High School’s soccer teams began conditioning and try-outs which were held at both Billy Henderson Stadium and in the weight room.

English department teacher David Ragsdale’s British Literature class had a poetry slam on Jan. 4 where students were able to share original poetry.

The Clarke Central High School and Cedar Shoals High School girl’s and boy’s varsity basketball teams faced off at CSHS on Dec. 10. The CCHS boy’s team lost to CSHS 73-70 while the girl’s team won 59-57.

For the first time since 2013, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team competed in the Georgia High School Association 5A Sweet 16 State Playoffs. The Clarke Central Gladiators traveled to Henry County to face the Stockbridge High School Tigers on Nov. 18. The Gladiators fell to the Tigers 37-13.

On Oct. 28, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team defeated Walnut Grove High School 33-21. This secures the Gladiators’ placement as the No.3 seed in the Region AAAAA GHSA State Football Championship.

On Sept. 30, CCHS went up against Buford High School and fell 44-13 to the Wolves. Before the game, the Clarke Middle School band and orchestra, the Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School band and the CCHS orchestra performed the “Star Spangled Banner” and at half-time, both teams’ marching bands took to the field.

Clarke Central High School defeated Cedar Shoals High School 38-12 on Sept. 23 in the 50th annual Classic City Championship.

Clarke Central High School held its Homecoming football game against North Oconee High School on Sept. 16 and its Homecoming Dance on Sept. 17.

On Sept. 4, the Athens Pride Festival was held in Downtown Athens concluding Athens Pride Week featuring live performances, vendors and food, showing support for the Athens’ LGBTQ+ community.

Clarke Central High School held its first day of the 2016- 2017 school year on Aug. 9.

By ZOE PETERSON – Sports Editor Decision Day, a ceremony in which graduating Clarke…

Web Master Suncana Pavlic complied a package of Clarke Central High School’s Senior Night on April 21 at Billy Henderson Stadium for CCHS’ Senior Night.

On April 21, the Clarke Central High School varsity girls soccer team vs. Franklin County High School game was held. The game marked the last regular season game with Senior Night.

On April 21, the Clarke Central High School varsity boys soccer team vs. Franklin County High School game was held.

The Clarke Central High School program played Franklin County High School on April 21 at Billy Henderson Stadium for CCHS’ Senior Night.

The Gladiators finish off the season with a 4-3 win against Lanier after a long, 12-inning game. The team also recognized seniors Noah Fairbairn, Trip Thompson and Garrett Holland.

NAACP award nominee poet Camille Dungy visited Clarke Central High School to discuss her several of her published books such as What to Eat, What to Drink, What to Leave for Poison.

On April 1, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosted a 3-on-3 basketball tournament at Clarke Central High School.

On Feb. 5 Clarke Central High School held their winter pep rally which included performances from the CCHS varsity basketball cheerleaders, faculty members, CCHS varsity basketball team and more.

On Feb. 5, author Gavriel Savit visited the Clarke Central High School Media Center through a partnership with Avid Bookshop for a book reading, Q&A and book signing.

>On Jan. 16, the Clarke Central High school’s girls and boys varsity basketball teams won both games against Oconee County High School. The girls won 72-27 and the boys won 63-54.

On Jan. 5, students at Clarke Central High School came back from break to an essentially new school as the school’s on-going renovation enters a new phase.

On December 11, the Clarke Central High School basketball teams faced their cross-town rival Cedar Shoals . The varsity girls took away a 64-30 win however the varsity boys lost 44-73.

The annual Wild Rumpus parade took place in Downtown Athens on Sat., Oct. 31.

On Oct. 25, Athens held its 6th annual AthHalf, a half marathon.

On Oct. 9, Clarke Central High School lost 21-28 against Flowery Branch High School at Billy Henderson Stadium.

ODYSSEY Online complied a package of several galleries on the 2015 homecoming pep rally, homecoming court, homecoming game and homecoming dance by Sophie Fernandes, Ella Sams and Julie Alpaugh.

On Sept. 13, Pride Week wound down with a family-friendly Pride Festival held on Washington Street in Downtown Athens. The festival featured music, food and variety of vendors to express Athens’ support of the LGBTQ community.

Clarke Central High School started its 2015-16 academic school year on Aug. 11.

Check out staff writer Julie Alpaugh’s photos from Twilight.

Decision Day was held May 1 in Mell Auditorium.

The 2015 Clarke Central High School Prom was held April 17 at the State Botanical Gardens.

Over Clarke Central High School’s Winter Break construction around the school continued.

On March 7, Mr. Incredible, Clarke Central High School’s male beauty pageant raised money for relay for life.

Clarke Central High School wins 45-15 in the City Championship game against Cedar Shoals High School.

On Oct. 9, the seniors won the second powderpuff football game 42-7.

The CCHS Varsity Girls won against Cedar Shoals High School 1-0 while the Varsity Boys lost 4-5 in overtime.

Photos taken during a CCHS Varsity Soccer game against Central Gwinnett on February 20, 2013.

Photos from the Clarke Central High School vs. Cedar Shoals High School 2013 basketball game

Photos of the 2013 area 8-AAAAA wrestling duals

Photos from the 2012 Classic City Championship played at Cedar Shoals High School

Clarke Central High School lost 24-13 to the Flowery Branch High School Falcons at home on Oct. 26.

Clarke Central High School won 37-0 against the Salem High School Seminoles in the 2012 homecoming football game.

Photos from the CCHS vs. Loganville High School football game.

Photo gallery of International Day 2012 at CCHS on April 12

Clarke Central High School beat Lambert high school, moving through to the second round of the state playoffs

Clarke Central High School stomps the Flowery Branch High School Falcons in the region 8-AAAA championship game

By CARLO NASISSE – Photography Editor