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The CCHS FFA chapter has had an increase in participants during the 2022-23 school year, and the advisers and members hope to continue this trend in order to inspire others’ agricultural passions.

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.

The CCHS FFA chapter adopted chickens in March, which will benefit the FFA program by educating students and raising money.

iliad Co-Editor-in-Chief Luna Reichert reflects on her time in the ODYSSEY Media Group.

Fourteen Clarke Central High School student journalists were recognized for academic excellence.

Student ambassadors from the ODYSSEY Media Group, Journalism I class and iliad literary-art magazine returned to the Southern Interscholastic Press Association convention in Columbia, S.C. after a two-year hiatus.

Netflix released season two of the binge-worthy docuseries “Cheer” on Jan. 12, featuring the Texas cheerleaders from Navarro College and Trinity Valley Community College.

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 Clarke Central High School Homecoming Game took place on Oct. 8 at the…

The Clarke Central High School Gladiators look to bounce back from a loss in Friday night’s game against Oconee County High School in Billy Henderson Stadium.

The Classic City Championship game, scheduled for Aug. 21 after being delayed from its original date, Aug. 20, has been delayed again.

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

An email from Clarke Central High School boys varsity soccer head coach Chris Aiken on Tuesday announced that multiple CCHS soccer players from both the girls and boys teams were selected by Region 8-5A soccer coaches for the all-region team.

The CCHS golf team will have a match on March 23 against Winder-Barrow High School.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a financial crisis for many local Athens business owners, but many are finding ways to solve problems and keep their storefronts open.

The CCHS golf team has a new coach for the 2020-2021 season.

CCHS varsity girls basketball point guard Na’kia Rucker, a senior, is known for her work ethic and her willingness to help others.

During her 15-year career, CCHS Assistant Principal Latinda Dean has gone from English teacher to instructional coach to administrator, driven by a passion for helping students.

On Feb. 3, CCHS seniors signed their letter of intent and announced what school they would be playing for in the fall of 2021.

Editors from the ODYSSEY Media Group attended this year’s virtual National High School Journalism Convention, where the group attended sessions and its members won several awards.

The CCHS counseling department welcomed new CCHS College Adviser Robert Gluzman for the 2020-2021 school year.

Though they are not participating in marching competitions for the 2020-21 season, the CCHS marching band has been rehearsing and playing at CCHS football games.

CCHS head football coach David Perno will lead the Gladiators at home on Friday against Jackson County High School.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team won the first game of the season 10-3 against their cross-town rival, the Cedar Shoal High School Jaguars, on Sept. 5.

In preparation for the Classic City Championship game on Sept. 8, Odyssey Media Group Staffers sat down for Q&As with Cedar Shoals High School head football coach LeRoy Ryals and Clarke Central High School head football coach David Perno.

Former Clarke Central High School assistant varsity girls basketball coach Stefan Smith directs players…

Social Media Coordinator Luna Reichert shares a day of her life in self-isolation during the outbreak of COVID-19, a global pandemic.

The natural hair movement has changed a lot since the 1960s, and these changes have greatly affected African American women.

From March 6 through 8, members of the ODYSSEY Media Group, Journalism 1 and iliad Literary-Art magazine attended the annual Southern Interscholastic Press Association conference.

The Clarke Central High School Black Culture Club performed its Black History Month program on Feb. 21 in the Mell Auditorium.

The Clarke Central High School Media Specialists will be hosting an author event on Feb. 12 with the authors of “I’m Not Dying With You Tonight,” Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal.

Clarke Central High School Family Engagement Specialist Christain Barner will be assisting the CCHS community in the transition to block schedule for the 2020-2021 school year.

The Clarke Central High School tennis team head coach Elliot Slane shares his hopes for the upcoming season.

Local Athens artist Broderick Flanigan and Miami artist Elio Mercado were selected by the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission to paint a mural recognizing Black businesses on Hot Corner in Downtown Athens.

Opened in March, Figment Kombucha is a local kombucha brewery that uses local and seasonal ingredients to create a unique Athens taste.

The Clarke Central High School boys and girls varsity basketball teams played Heritage High School boys and girls varsity teams on Dec. 10 in the New Gym.

Many students, teachers and clubs at Clarke Central High School have raised concerns about how waste is handled at CCHS, specifically in the cafeteria, and what can be done to improve it.

The Clarke County School District Board of Education and CCSD Superintendent Dr. Demond Means discussed his contract termination as Superintendent on Dec. 3 at the Athens Community Career Academy during an executive session.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team defeated Wayne County High School on Nov. 22, advancing to the third round of state playoffs.

The Clarke County School District superintendent and Board of Education face contention following an official complaint that threatens the district’s school accreditation.

The Clarke Central High School marching band will potentially play their final home game halftime show of the 2019-20 school year on Nov. 22 against Wayne County High School for the second round of the Georgia High School Association AAAAA football state playoffs.

The Clarke Central High School boys basketball team has begun practicing for their 2019-20 schedule and hope to take on the season as a unified group.

The Clarke Central High School Touchdown Club helps feed the CCHS football team every Thursday and Friday.

Clarke Central High School head cross country coach Mollie Sherman is new to the cross country team in the 2019-20 school year.

Alternative musician Alexander O’Connor, professionally known by his stage name Rex Orange County, released his latest album, “Pony”, on Oct. 25

The Clarke Central High School varsity basketball cheer squad will kick-off the season on Nov. 6, against Cross Keys High School.

Clarke County School District Superintendent Dr. Demond Means speaks with the
ODYSSEY Media Group Editor-in-Chief about his past two years in the CCSD.

In order to resolve conflict more efficiently and build a positive school culture, Clarke Central High School is implementing restorative justice circles for the 2019-20 school year.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team defeated Winder-Barrow High School 56-3 in the CCHS homecoming game on Oct. 18.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team defeated Winder-Barrow High School 56-3 in the CCHS homecoming game on Oct. 18.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will compete against town rival, Cedar Shoals High School, on Oct. 4 at Waters-Wilkins Stadium.

The Clarke Central High School softball team has begun preparation for their upcoming competitions at the regional level.

The Clarke County School District Board of Education called for a special meeting to be held on Sept. 26 at the Athens Community Career Academy to further discuss their role regarding the AdvancED complaint.

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

On Sept. 20, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team will play at Lanier High School.

Some Clarke Central High School varsity and JV practices this season have been canceled or delayed due to extreme heat.

Visuals staffer Luna Reichert reflects on her struggles with low-self esteem and how she is learning to overcome it.

The Clarke Central High School Army JROTC Gladiator Battalion held the annual 9/11 Ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at CCHS.

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 varsity cheer team will begin their season on Aug. 23 at the varsity football game against Winder-Barrow High School.

Clarke Central High School sophomore and JROTC platoon first sergeant Hayyah De Lane is awarded a $1250 scholarship by the National Association of Black Accountants.

Clarke Central High School alumnus and former Apalachee High School head softball coach Alex Holmes will continue his career as the new CCHS head softball coach.

Fourteen Clarke Central High School teachers have been nominated for awards from the Foundation for Excellence in Public Education.

On April 5, Clarke Central High school hosted the annual Prom dance at the Athens Cotton Press.

The Pennsylvania state House of Representatives held a swearing-in ceremony for its first Muslim woman representative, but the ceremony was opened with a Christian prayer.

Southern Festivals hosted Athens’ first-ever annual St. Patrick’s Day festival in downtown Athens on March 17.

New York Times best-selling author Angie Thomas’ book, “On The Come Up,” was released…

Clarke Central High School variety staffer Tecoya Richardson talks with retired Athens Housing Authority Board of Directors Chairman Charlie Maddox as he shares his insight on Black History Month.

Clarke Central High School Journalism I student Audrey Enghauser shares her story about how her passion for playing the flute has developed over the last four years.

The Clarke Central High School varsity soccer teams will face off against the Madison County High School varsity soccer teams on Feb. 8.

The Clarke Central High School varsity Lady Glads played their first game of the season against Lumpkin County at CCHS on Feb. 2.

Journalism 1 student Luna Reichert shares her experience with having a mom with multiple sclerosis and how it has affected her life.

Clarke Central High School Varsity and JV volleyball teams both ended their season on Oct. 2 following the teams’ loss to Buford High School and Loganville High School.

Despite the cultural progress made by the #MeToo movement, the state of Georgia is…

Gallery and cover photo by Luna Reichert The Clarke Central High School varsity volleyball…