Isabella Westrich

The ODYSSEY Media Group has chosen 15 of our favorite stories celebrating Black History, Excellence and Joy from the past three years.

News Editor and Journalism I Facilitator Isabella Westrich, a senior, participates in a press…

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

News Editor and Journalism I Facilitator Isabella Westrich, a senior, reflects on her time in the ODYSSEY Media Group.

Many factors make the end of the second semester the hardest part of the school year for students.

The Foundation for Excellence in Public Education recognized two CCHS teachers for their outstanding performance.

Johnnie Lay Burks, the first Black teacher at Chase Street Elementary School, has broken barriers and made change through her career as an educator.

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

Variety Editor Isabella Westrich reflects on the role that her grandpa, a chef, and the food he makes have played in her life.

With the 95th Academy Awards approaching on March 12, Variety Editor Isabella Westrich shares her predictions for this year’s winners.

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.

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.

The National Endowment for the Arts approved a grant of $10,000 for Canopy Studio, which will allow the company to make itself more accessible to the Athens community.

After sampling fries from a variety of fast food restaurants across Athens, members of the ODYSSEY Media Group staff conclude that Chick-fil-A and Cookout offer the best fries in town.

Variety Editor Isabella Westrich shares some facts about Diwali, which lasts from Oct. 22-26 in 2022.

CCSD students and teachers came together with HEART Music faculty to perform music at HEART Music’s Hispanic Heritage Month event, which took place on Oct. 16 at Hendershot’s.

Athens’ Slutty Vegan location will delight both vegans and non-vegans with its colorful flavors and personality.

The U.S. is facing a national teacher shortage, but what on earth could possibly be stopping people from being teachers?

After sampling from different local restaurants, members of the Variety Staff conclude that Thai Spoon and D92 Korean BBQ provide the best noodle soup dishes in Athens.

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.

After sampling food from different local barbeque restaurants, members of the Variety Staff conclude that Dawg Gone Good BBQ and Pulaski Heights BBQ offer the best barbeque sandwiches in Athens.

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

Interim College Adviser Brionna Johnson is helping to plan “‘22 and Through,” an event celebrating seniors’ graduation and plans after high school.

The world is facing an impending climate crisis. But having breathable air in the future would mean inconveniencing ourselves today… ugh.

Variety staffer Isabella Westrich talks with award-winning cartoonist and illustrator Eleanor Davis, an Athens native who currently lives in Arizona, to discuss her accomplishments, inspiration and the meaning of her art.

Interim College Advisers Brionna Johnson and Shellby Branch are working together to help CCHS students plan their futures.

With the change in CCSD mask and visitor policies, CCHS is able to hold more in-person events for parents and guardians, increasing their involvement at the school.

CCHS Class of 2012 alumna Kassandra Sandoval has had to overcome challenges in order to find confidence in her voice, both as an immigrant and as a software engineer.

In addition to preparing delicious Jamaican food, local restaurant Rashe’s Cuisine is active in both educating and supporting the Athens community.

After sampling burritos from a variety of fast-food Mexican restaurants across Athens, members of the Variety staff rank them based on a variety of criteria.

College Adviser Tavaria Smith is currently focused on getting college applications submitted for seniors.

The ODYSSEY Media Group virtually attended the Fall Journalism Education Association/National Scholastic Press Association National High School Journalism Convention, in which they received recognition for their work and participated in journalism workshop video sessions.

The CCHS swim team is gearing up for their first meet of the season, which will take place on Nov. 13 in Morgan County.

Head swimming and diving coach Emily Hulse has many goals for the CCHS swimming and diving team in their upcoming season, which started on Oct. 11.

Healthcare workers have done their best to protect the public from COVID-19. Now we need to do the same for them.

Adele’s new single “Easy On Me,” released on Oct. 14, is a commercial and artistic success that demonstrates her mastery of the emotional ballad.

On Sept. 30 the CCHS junior varsity football team will go into their final game of the season against Apalachee High School school, their last chance to improve their 1-4 record.