graduation

CCHS’ Student Government Association will host a college readiness workshop for juniors and seniors in the Media Center on Nov. 4.

The CCSD four-year high school graduation rates increased for the Class of 2026, standing at its highest number since before 2011.

As former Sports Editor Liya Taylor looks ahead to her senior volleyball and golf seasons, she reflects on the lessons and opportunities for growth that sports have given her, even without pursuing college athletics.

CCHS held Senior Sunrise for the Class of 2027 in Billy Henderson Stadium on Aug. 14.

Several speeches were delivered at the Class of 2025 Graduation on May 22, including CCHS Principal Dr. Swade Huff, valedictorian Noah Kilpatrick and salutatorian Waylon Vaughn.

Clarke Central High School held its 2026 Graduation Ceremony at Akins Ford Arena on May 23.

The CCHS 2026 graduation ceremony will be held, for the second consecutive year, at the Akins Ford Arena at 4 p.m. on May 23.

The CCSD announced CCHS’ Class of 2026 valedictorian and salutatorian on May 19.

Clarke Central High School’s annual Decision Day was held on May 1 in the E.B. Mell Auditorium.

CCHS will host its 2026 Decision Day in the E.B. Mell Auditorium from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on May 1, where the Class of 2026 will announce their post-graduate plans.

ODYSSEY Class of 2026 seniors reflect on their time in the program.

The annual CCHS Senior Brunch will be held in the Miller W. Jordan Memorial Food Court from 8:45 to 11:45 a.m. on March 20 as a celebratory activity for the Class of 2026.

CCHS varsity football defensive lineman Anthony “AJ” Lonon Jr. officially signed to continue his academic and athletic career by committing to play football at the University of Georgia on Dec. 3.

The Georgia Probe College Fair took place on Sept. 10 at CCHS, hosting 55 postsecondary institutions for juniors and seniors preparing for college applications.

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

Several speeches were delivered at the Class of 2025 Graduation on May 22, including CCHS Principal Dr. Swade Huff, valedictorian Wyatt Meyer and salutatorian Kai Menke.

The CCSD named the Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian on May 19.

The Clarke Central High School Class of 2024 throw their caps in the air…

CCHS’s Class of 2025 will celebrate their after-high school decisions at the 2025 Decision Day on May 2 at 10:30 a.m. in the E.B. Mell Auditorium.

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.

Clarke Central High School held its graduation ceremony on May 24 in Billy Henderson Stadium.

The CCSD released Class of 2024 graduation dates for Cedar Shoals and Clarke Central High Schools on Sept. 26.

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

ODYSSEY Class of 2023 seniors reflect on their time in the program.

Senior and iliad Editor-in-Chief Kaija Gilbertson Hall writes about their experience and growth in the ODYSSEY Media Group and iliad Literary-Art Magazine.

Viewpoints Staffer and Illustrator Antonio Starks talks about his preconceived notions of the ODYSSEY Media Group and life overall and how they were challenged.

Editor at Large and Journalism I Facilitator Nico Willman reflects on his struggles and growth throughout his three years in the ODYSSEY Media Group

ODYSSEY Media Group Visuals Coordinator Lucas Donnelly reflects on his time in the program.

Iliad Managing Editor Ethan Caspary describes his experience in the program.

Senior and News Staffer Mykolas Kumpis valued his time with the ODYSSEY Media Group and reflects on the lessons learned from a year with the program.

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

Efforts to help struggling seniors and freshmen pass the 2021-22 school year are underway.

As he progresses through the college application process, Isaac Ramirez shares some words of wisdom with the Class of 2025.

The Clarke Central High School class of 2020-21 graduated at the Billy Henderson Stadium on May 22 at 10 a.m.

The CCHS 2021 Graduation ceremony will take place in Billy Henderson Stadium on Saturday, May 22 at 10 a.m.

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.

Journalism I Facilitator and graduating senior Owen Donnelly congratulates the class of 2021 on their accomplishments.

ODYSSEY Media Group News Editor Maya Cornish shares her thoughts of becoming a senior and the anxiety that comes with it.

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

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

The 2018 Clarke Central High School graduation ceremony will be held on Friday, May 18 at 7 p.m. at the Stegeman Coliseum.

Co-editor-in-chief Aneesa Conine-Nakano and Viewpoints writer Sam Mattern-Parkes have opposing opinions on whether graduating early is the best option for students.

Graduating early should be one of the options available to high school students. 2017 Clarke Central High School alumna Adrienne Lumpkin was prepared academically and mentally for college by her junior year. Despite the obstacles, she graduated early.

Though graduating early from high school works for some, many students would benefit from graduating on time and taking advantage of senior opportunities.

Clarke County School District students who were unable to graduate at the traditional May graduation ceremony have the opportunity to receive their diploma at the summer graduation.