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From unhealthy weight loss to social media diets, beauty and body standards are negatively impacting CCHS’ female students.

Ahead of the first day of the 2024-25 school year, CCSD leaders cut the ceremonial ribbon on the new Clarke Middle School building on July 30.

Clarke Middle School hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 30 to mark the opening of its new building ahead of the start to the 2024-25 school year.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hua Hsu visited with Clarke Central High School students and faculty.

Study-abroad opportunities are offered to Clarke Central High School students to further the study of foreign languages.

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Social studies department teacher Lloyd Carrington has been hired to fill the position left by former social studies department teacher Karena LaRosa.

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of Jan. 28 to Feb. 3.

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VThe CCHS FFA took home a win at the National Agriscience Fair on April 29 and is looking forward to the National FFA Convention and Expo in November.

The CCSD Board of Education is reorganizing how it delegates committee work.

Clarke Central High School will hold a voter registration drive on Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

On March 31, Athens community members and others from surrounding areas gathered at the Clerk of State & Superior Court steps and began the march to the University of Georgia Arch in protest of police brutality.

Community building circles have become a new addition to Clarke Central High School since the start of the 2019-20 school year.

Clarke Central High School JROTC Raiders are set to compete against local high schools at Cedar Shoals High School on Sept. 28.

The Clarke County School District Board of Education called for a special meeting on Aug. 29 at the Athens Community Career Academy to discuss the AdvancED complaint regarding select members of the BOE.

The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government recently established an 11-member Mayor’s Youth Commission that will engage high schoolers with local government and community service opportunities.

The Clarke Central High School Mock Trial team will attend their first competition of the year on Feb. 2.

For the 2018-19 school year, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team expanded its academic support program for players.

According to an email sent to Clarke County School District students and parents, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme will no longer be offered by the district.

At the May 17 Board of Education Meeting, Clarke County School District Superintendent Demond Means announced his recommendation for the candidate to fill the Clarke Central High School principal position.

The Clarke Central High School Future Farmers of America chapter received a silver rating from the National FFA Organization for the second year in a row.

Based on students’ SAT scores, the Professional Association of Georgia Educators named STAR students across the state, including Clarke Central High School senior Hayes Phillips.

Avid Bookshop partnered with author Nic Stone to host its second Black Girls Reading workshop on April 15.

Clarke Central High School hosted the second annual Clarke County School District Maker Fest on April 14, where elementary, middle and high school students shared their creativity with the Athens community.

The Clarke Central High School Parent Teacher Student Organization held a meeting on April 3 to expose rising ninth grade students to opportunities at CCHS.

Clarke Central High School junior and varsity soccer player Charles Dawe reflects on his team’s record and continued improvements.

Clarke Central High School Principal Marie Yuran announced her resignation on March 29, 2018. ODYSSEY Media Group Broadcast Editor Kelly Fulford and Business Manager Gabriel Mantione-Holmes spoke with CCHS faculty and students about what they had to say in regard to her resignation.

From six to nine p.m. on March 26, community members were able to ask questions of candidates running for the local school board, county commission and mayoral seat at one in a series of several local candidate forums.

Clarke Central High School Principal Marie Yuran announces her resignation after serving as principal for nearly two years.

Avid Bookshop withdrew from an Athens Academy book fair on March 7, following a parental complaint and censorship from AA administration regarding the content of a book on display.

Candidate for Georgia congressional district 10 Chalis Montgomery announced her bid for the House of Representatives in the summer of 2017 with the goals of expanding healthcare coverage, creating a comprehensive jobs plan and raising the minimum wage.

Broadcast Editor Kelly Fulford spoke with Clarke Central High School head wrestling coach and Physical Education teacher about his decision to resign from CCHS for positions at Oglethorpe County High School. CCHS varsity wrestlers Me’shai Coleman and Thomas Isakovich, juniors, discuss their relationship with Stoudenmire and how they will be impacted by his decision to leave.

Clarke Central High School head wrestling coach and Physical Education teacher Timothy Stoudenmire resigns from CCHS after 13 years.

For University of Georgia philosophy professor, former Clarke Central High School parent and 2018 Democratic Congressional Candidate Richard Dien Winfield, politics and philosophy have always been intertwined.

During Music in Our Schools Month, the Large Group Performance Evaluation is held by the Georgia Music Educators Association. This year, Clarke Central High School hosted.

Students from ODYSSEY Media Groups Journalism 1 and Convergence classes traveled to Columbia, SC for the Southern Interscholastic Press Association conference from March 2-4.

CCHS Student Government Association President Tro’vonta Burgess and varsity basketball power forward Quamontae Monfort talk about the pep rally held on March 5 in the New Gym.

In collaboration with the University of Georgia, Clarke Central High School was funded through a Nation Endowment of the Arts Grant called the “The Big Read” to produce curriculum, promote artwork and participate in other events surrounding the book “The Year of the Dog” by Grace Lin and the Chinese New Year. The culmination of these events took place on Feb. 27.

Clarke Central High School students attend a lecture by University of Georgia pioneer and journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault, who was one of the first Black students to attend UGA.

The Athens-Clarke County Library is collecting community donations of prom attire to ensure that teens have everything they need to have a good time.

Following the Black History Month assembly held at Clarke Central High School on Feb. 15, students protested the alleged censorship of the program.

News staffer Mackenzie Caudill breaks down what is going on in the world of food this week.

Every Wednesday, the Athens-Clarke County Library hosts a Girls Who Code club with the goal of getting more girls interested in coding.

Two Clarke Central High School clubs teamed up to show “Hidden Figures” after school and celebrate intersectionality.

For $5, students can attend Clarke Central High School’s Cultural Night on Feb. 16, and parents and community members can attend for $7. Proceeds will benefit the CCHS Art Club.

On Jan. 27, there was a drill competition at Elbert County High School where the Clarke Central High School’s JROTC team placed second in a competition of 15 teams.

Clarke Central High School parents and students gathered in room 164 on Jan. 25 to hear an informational about a trip planned by art teacher Jessica Shelden.

Broadcast Editor Kelly Fulford spent a day with work-based learning student Dylan Gavron at his internship through the University of Georgia Department of Physics. Fulford filmed as Gavron took her on a tour of his work space and day-to-day life as an intern at UGA. Gavron is just one of the many students at Clarke Central High School involved with the work-based learning program.

On Jan. 27, four Clarke Central High School students found out they would advance to the final round of Governor’s Honors Program.
Hover over the collage to read about each of the students and their area of interest.

Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment classes are available for Clarke Central High School students in grades 9-12 and on Jan. 25, these courses were advertised at CCHS.

The Federal Communications Commission voted to repeal net neutrality rules on Dec. 14 which could affect students and residents of the Clarke County School District.

Clarke County School District closed all schools on Jan. 17 and 18 due to a winter weather advisory. Students and faculty are feeling the effects of the days off.

The Colleges in Your Backyard Event took place on Jan. 14 at the University of Georgia.

Several people have announced candidacy for Congress to represent the Georgia 10th district, including University of Georgia philosophy professor Richard Dien Winfield.

Clarke Central High School’s robotics team is ranked first in Georgia as they proceed to the state competition.

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

With the University of Georgia Bulldogs football team having competed in the national championship, Clarke County School District administration declared Jan. 8 and 9 as “Bulldog Days”.

A monument to Confederate soldiers has stood in Downtown Athens for over a century, but local activists are now working to move the monument out of the city center.

With what some may consider to be lax gun laws in the state of Georgia, the issue of gun accessibility for minors arises.

With a considerable immigrant population and deportation raids in Hispanic neighborhoods in Athens, Immigration and Customs Enforcement has a large effect on the Athens immigrant community.

The Clarke Central High School staff has implemented new procedures to target student tardiness.

District 117 State Representative Deborah Gonzalez met with Clarke Central High School’s Young Democrats Club.

National protests during sporting events have sparked debate and controversy at the national, state and local level about the ethics of athletes protesting during games.

The Clarke Central High School International Baccalaureate/ODYSSEY hosted a Moderated Discussion with Dr. Demond Means, Clarke County School District Superintendent, on Dec. 6.

Clarke County School District Superintendent Dr. Demond Means makes Athens his new home upon his hiring as CCSD superintendent in June. Means spoke candidly to Editor-in-Chief Lucia Bermudez about his history in and passion for education as well as his aspirations as superintendent.

Clarke Central High School’s new foreign language department teacher, Erica Cascio, speaks on her time at CCHS and how her life experiences have contributed to her variety of positions.

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

The Clarke Central High School College and Career Fair gave students a chance to speak to representatives of different colleges and career fields

Clarke Central High School students in senior-level English classes took the Reading and Evidence Based Writing assessment on Oct. 31 and Nov. 2 in the cafeteria.

On Oct. 22, the final performance for the fall session of Camp Amped took place at Nuçi’s Space, featuring several Clarke Central High School students.

Clarke Central High School is hosting a book drive during the month of October for Books for Keeps.

The Clarke Central High School administrators held their second “Champion Chat” with juniors on Oct. 10 in the Lecture Hall with a total of three juniors in attendance.

Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled to take place at Clarke Central High School from Oct. 11-13.

Newly appointed Clarke Central High School counselor Angelia Bruce talks about her experiences as a counselor, and her transition from working for Madison County High School to beginning her job at Clarke Central High School one month into the school year.

Envision Athens held an open house for their recently unveiled draft Action Agenda at Clarke Central High School on Sept. 28.

In light of President Donald Trump’s decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Act (DACA) on Sept. 5, here are five things to know about the immigration policy.

Head cheerleading coach Brooke Craft and cheerleading varsity captain Mara Woods share their thoughts on new cheerleading assistant coach Korbyn Boyd.

The Clarke County School District has updated their testing retake guidelines for the 2017-18 school year.

Newly-appointed head cross country coach Alex Holmes joins the Clarke Central High School athletic department after coaching at Apalachee High School for thirteen years.

In an email shared with Clarke Central High School staff and parents on the morning of Aug. 29, it was stated that a CCHS teacher resigned due to inappropriate texts they shared with a student.

Members of the Clarke County School District community had the opportunity to meet newly appointed superintendent Dr. Demond Means and learn about his visions for the future of the district.

The Clarke County School District’s entire staff for all 21 schools came together at the Classic Center on Aug. 1 to kick-off the 2017-18 school year.

The Clarke Central High School orchestra will hold its last concert of the year on May 15 at 7 p.m. in Mell Auditorium.

Dr. Demond Means was recently appointed as the Clarke County School District’s new superintendent and will officially begin the position on July 10. Means is currently the superintendent of the Mequon-Thiensville School District in southeast Wisconsin.

The National Association of Secondary School Principals initiated the Breakthrough School Award in 2007 to recognize middle and high schools that have made academic achievements while serving many students of poverty.

Staff of the ODYSSEY Media Group and iliad Literary Arts Magazine gathered at the Athens Cotton Press-The Trade Room for the 2016-17 banquet.

On April 28, Clarke Central High School’s teacher and paraprofessional of the year were announced.

The Georgia Department of Education recently released the College and Career Ready Performance Index scores for the 2015-16 school year. Some experts question the accuracy of the state’s measure of student performance.

Staff writer Coles Ehlers shines a light on CCHS artists.

Clarke Central High School seniors celebrated Decision Day on April 27 in Mell auditorium.

CCHS Interact Club members are collaborating with students and teachers from Cedar Shoals High School and North Oconee High School to host the third annual DreamFest to raise awareness and support for undocumented students.

Clarke Central High School principal Marie Yuran sits in front of CCHS. Before Yuran…

With a low turnout of International Baccalaureate personal projects turned in this year, Clarke Central High School teachers work to make it a more positive assignment for students in the future.

The Boybutante AIDS Foundation facilitated a week long series of events leading up to the 27th annual Boybutante Ball, a drag showcase to benefit individuals living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and autoimmune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Teen Matters is a teen health program for high school-aged students with locations at both Cedar Shoals High School and Clarke Central High School to provide health services confidentially. The program could be affected by President Donald Trump’s planned Department of Health and Human Services budget cuts.

The lack of timely attendance to first-period classes during the 2016-17 school year may result in changes implemented during the 2017-18 school year.

The Clarke County School District’s county-wide WiFi network “CCSD Net” has been replaced with “ClarkeSchools-Secure” in order to free up the formerly crowded network.

Four Clarke Central High School student athletes committed to an athletic career at the collegiate level on April 12 in the Gladiator Gallery.

Business Education Teacher Paulette Johnson has taught in the Clarke County School District for 25 years, and will be retiring at the conclusion of the 2016-17 school year.

Clarke Central High School Student Government Association adviser Shannon Biggs reflects on her first year as the SGA adviser and what the program plans to accomplish before the 2016-17 school year comes to an end.

Rising juniors and seniors from across the state received notice of their acceptance or denial for the 2017 Governor’s Honors Program.

A community forum was held at Whitehead Road Elementary School on April 3 to introduce the Clarke County School District’s final candidate for CCSD Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Demond Means, to the community.

Author Annie Hartnett will be visiting Avid Bookshop on April 6, to speak on the release of her first novel, “Rabbit Cake”, which came out on March 7.

Social work intern Peter Pin describes the ongoing toiletry drive facilitated through the counseling office to serve students who may not have access to them at home.

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.

Clarke Central High School hosted the Google for Education Leadership Roundtable on March 30. Educators from across the state came to observe the school and discuss technology in schools.

The Clarke Central High School yearbook staff begins production during the summer and works to finish by March to make the yearbook as memorable as possible.

On March 22, the Clarke Central High School Parent Teacher Student Organization held a Zumbathon in support of teachers and students.

The Clarke Central High School bands traveled to neighboring districts to participate in Large Group Performance Evaluations and all three bands received superior ratings.

Clarke Central High School has been chosen to host the School Maker Faire on April 1 to showcase the creativity of Clarke County school district students.

Social studies department teacher Alex Yates assists freshman TayShaune Dowdy at Saturday School on Dec. 3. Dowdy feels Saturday School has been effective for him, and enjoys attending. “(I came to Saturday School) to pick my grades up because they were terrible,” Dowdy said. “Saturday School helps me because I can sit with a teacher who can show me how to do (my work).” Photo by Andrew Caldwell

The Clarke Central High School Media Center held Teen Tech Week from March 12-18.

Members of the ODYSSEY Media Group traveled to Columbia, S.C. for the 2017 Southern Interscholastic Press Association conference from March 2-5.

Though the robotics team did not qualify for the south super regionals competition when competing at state, they look to next year in order to improve.

Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School will undergo construction, which started in early February.

Clarke Central High School seniors have the opportunity to apply for the Generation Google Scholarship.

A dessert reception was held to honor former Clarke County School District Superintendent Dr. Philip Lanoue for his eight years of achievement on Feb. 28.

The Clarke County School District hired its 21st nurse in Jan. of 2017 resulting in each school in the county having its own nurse.

Eleventh and twelfth graders have the opportunity to act as interns in the counseling office through the application-only work-based learning for internship course.

Clarke Central High School counselor Samuel Hicks was named the 2016-17 Clarke County School District Counselor of the Year.

In light of President Donald Trump’s recent actions, which have been considered to be discriminatory to Muslims by many, members of the Athens community reflect on the impact of Islamophobia.

The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce honored two Clarke County School District seniors who have excelled in academics, standardized testing and extracurriculars.

Over the winter break, fences were added around Clarke Central High School’s perimeter. Principal Marie Yuran discusses the future of security for CCHS and the plan to secure the school and manage student traffic.

On Feb. 17, University of Georgia professor Dr. Peggy Brickman revisited and updated the Clarke Central High School seventh period Advanced Placement Environmental Science class on the ongoing Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance Bacteria in the Environment (PARE) project.

To combat below-average literacy at Clarke Central High School, English department teachers Ian Altman and Christian Barner are teaching Lit/Comp 9 from a new angle.

The Clarke Central High School chamber orchestra will be performing for Black History Month Celebration which will take place on Feb. 16 in Mell Auditorium.

Clarke Central High School students are presented with the opportunity to take college classes at a variety of institutions. However, with the program come challenges beyond those of a regular classroom environment.

E2020 is a system designed to help students to recover credits they have not gained over the previous school year.

The “Education Matters Radio Show,” produced by teens, gives local youth a voice on important issues in the community.

Upward Bound, a federally funded program that serves low-income and first-generation high school students, provides Clarke Central High School students with opportunities and resources.

Clarke Central High School students have been invited to attend the University of Georgia’s APP Day on Feb. 10.

Athens’ own David C. Barrow Elementary and Chase Street Elementary Schools were recognized by the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement. Barrow received silver status and Chase Street received bronze status on the state’s list.

Broadcast staffers Lorena Limongi and Lily Bruce-Ritchie explore the community service scene at Clarke Central High School.

University of Georgia professor Dr. Peggy Brickman visited both Advanced Placement Environmental Science classes at Clarke Central High School to discuss an upcoming collaborative project on Jan. 17 and 18.

The Clarke Central High School Mock Trial team will present their first cases of the competition season on Jan. 28

Clarke Central High School Middle Years Program students have received mixed messages about what the true requirement is for the International Baccalaureate personal project.

The Clarke Central High School orchestra will be performing in the Georgia Music Educators Association’s Large Performance Evaluation on Feb. 28 at Cedar Shoals High School.

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.

Fifteen Clarke Central High School band students will attend the annual University of Georgia January High School Band Festival Jan. 19 through 22.

On Jan. 17, the Clarke Central High School faculty, parents and students were forwarded a letter from Clarke Country School District Director of Nursing Amy Roark about influenza season. Here is the breakdown.

A “Project Runway” inspired event was held in the media center on Jan. 11 to allow students to get creative with t-shirts.

Across the country, activists have made plans to gather near the U.S. capitol in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 21, the day after the presidential inauguration. Members of the Athens and Clarke Central High School communities are joining the act of solidarity in support of women everywhere.

Protests against the North Dakota Access Pipeline which crosses over the Standing Rock reservation have erupted on social media and gained a tremendous amount of support.

Clarke Central High School students had the option to participate in this year’s science fair, which was scheduled to take place no later than Dec. 9, however, there were no participants this year.

In the final stages of Clarke Central High School’s reconstruction, the James Crawford Memorial Arena has been completed. The gym is now in used for sports including basketball and indoor soccer.

Clarke Central High School upperclassmen apply for scholarships as the first semester of the 2016-17 school year comes to an end.

As the first semester of the 2016-17 school year ends, teachers and students reflect on the relocation of the Freshman Academy.

Clarke Central High School “goes green” with new, ecologically-friendly features incorporated in the building’s renovation.

Marie Yuran was named principal of Clarke Central High School on Sept. 1. However, many students remain unaware of this position change months into the school year.

Enrollment at Clarke Central High School increases by more than 100 students.

Junior Joseph Clarke was accepted to participate in the High School Honors Performance Series, which allots him the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Editor-in-Chief Aneesa Conine-Nakano breaks down where pairs who lost the presidential election are now.

Clarke Central High School Principal Marie Yuran discusses the rising graduation rate at CCHS, which has reached over 84 percent.

The counseling department helps the senior class make post-graduation plans.

The first episode of season three of ODTV features stories on the Open House, a fall sports recap, a movie review, the first installment of “Kelly’s Kitchen” and much more.

The freshmen science department, after being in a Learning Cottages for two years, have gotten fully operational labs in their new classrooms located in the South Wing.

The Clarke Central Players are preparing for their performance of “Epic Proportions” that will take place in early November.

The Wild Rumpus is a Halloween event held in Downtown Athens. Several Clarke Central High School students take part in the event.

The 2016-17 Clarke Central High School year has called for many changes, one being the addition of the Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports Committee.

Professor of Language and Literacy Education Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor discusses her involvement with bringing Rose of Athens to perform at CCHS for Poe-tober and Poe-tober within Athens.

The Clarke Central High School Band will be performing its first fall concert under Director of Bands Robert Lawrence on Oct. 20 in Mell Auditorium. This will also be band’s first concert after moving into their new facilities.

As Clarke Central High School’s renovations come to a close after two years, CCHS Principal Marie Yuran discusses the measures the administration team is taking to keep the school secure.

The Clarke Central High School Raiders team practice and train for their meet at Jackson High School this Oct. 15.

The Clarke Central High School Student Government Association is orchestrating its first pep rally for the 2016-17 school year.

On Nov. 17-20 the National Council of Teachers of English convention will be hosted in Atlanta. Clarke Central High School’s English department teachers plan on attending.

Clarke Central High School “goes green” with new, ecologically-friendly features incorporated in the building’s renovation.

Student Support Technician Cierra Jackson was hired the first week of the 2016-17 school year and is a former gladiator.

Curriculum Assistance Program for Students (CAPS) department teacher Lee Ann Robins was hired for the 2016-17 school year and is a new teacher at Clarke Central High School.

The Clarke County School District Code of Student Conduct was recently updated and distributed at the start of the 2016-17 school year.

In light of former Clarke Central High School Principal Dr. Robbie P. Hooker’s departure last spring, CCHS Assistant Principal Reginald Thomas discusses changes the team is implementing this year.

As of fall 2016, Clarke Central High School has been almost completely renovated. However, vandalism has already begun to take its toll on the building.

Clarke County School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Philip Lanoue announces resignation, which will go into effect March 1.

Clarke Central High School’s band has moved multiple times, but will be moving one final time into their new building during the summer of 2016.

The ODYSSEY Media Group, Clarke Central High School’s news source, will be moving into their new space next year.

Construction is renovating Clarke Central High School to be more sustainable and to last for years to come.

Clarke Central English department teacher, Christian Barner was nominated for the Frusanna S. Booth Chair for Teachers of English and Language Arts last fall because of his strong efforts within the Student Engagement Committee.

Governor’s Honors Program is a four-week summer enrichment program located in Valdosta, Ga for the state’s top gifted and talented high school juniors and seniors. Six finalists were chosen from the Clarke County School District to attend GHP this summer.

Governor’s Honors Program is a four-week summer enrichment program located in Valdosta, Ga for the state’s top gifted and talented high school juniors and seniors. Six finalists were chosen from the Clarke County School District to attend GHP this summer.

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 6, the Clarke County School District held the annual CCSD Special Olympics at Clarke Central High School.

The Clarke Central High School Players are putting on the 1975 Broadway classic Chicago from April 7-9 at The Morton Theater at 195 W. Washington St.

On April 7, the Clarke County School District Board of Education will conduct a public forum for community members to express concerns about the district discipline policy.

On April 1 at 7:45 a.m., Clarke Central High School’s Media Specialists and English department teachers will be hosting a breakfast social for the CCHS staff. Going forward, each department will organize a breakfast for the school’s faculty on the first Friday of every month.

Web Master Sunčana Pavlić has compiled four major current events worldwide that range from Presidential Primaries to Cultural Buzz.

Web Master Sunčana Pavlić has compiled four major current events worldwide that range from Presidential Primaries to Cultural Buzz.

A job can be one of those things people look forward to doing when they need get things that they want. Before deciding consider the ways to maintain a job.

Every year, the National Honor Society introduces new members during an induction ceremony. On Feb. 28 incoming members will attend the ceremony.

Web Master Sunčana Pavlić has compiled four major current events worldwide that range from Presidential Primaries to Cultural Buzz.

On Feb. 17, Athens residents gathered in the Cedar Shoals High School auditorium to discuss the recent alleged sexual assault case.

Web Master Sunčana Pavlić has compiled four major current events worldwide that range from Presidential Primaries to Cultural Buzz.

Clarke Central High School sophomore received a visit from Judge Benjamin Makin on Feb. 12, and got his take on the criminal justice themed content they’ve been learning this year.

On Feb. 9 and 16, through a partnership with the University of Georgia, Clarke Central High School administration, teachers and parents along with UGA college of Education professors and graduate students will meet for a Dinner Dialogue to discuss the book “‘Multiplication is for White People’: Raised expectations for other people’s children” by Lisa Delpit.

After seven years as Clarke County School District superintendent, Dr. Philip Lanoue announced on Friday, Feb. 5 that he would be moving to the Fulton County School District as the sole finalist for FCSD’s vacant superintendent position.

Web Master Sunčana Pavlić has compiled four major current events worldwide that range from Presidential Primaries to Cultural Buzz.

“The whole family working for you” is the slogan of Panaderia Tacuari. The family owned bakery, located at 145 Fritz Mar Lane, opened the summer of 2015.

Members of National Honor Society will pursue community service and elect new leaders during the second semester of the school year.

The Clarke County School District Green Cleaning program was recently awarded for its successful green cleaning efforts.

The orchestra room has moved again now from the trailer into a newly renovated room where “Small Mell” was previously located.

Since the start of the spring term, fine arts department teacher Harriet Anderson has been changing classrooms every class period.

Clarke Central High School’s English teachers from all grades will be participating in a training seminar on Jan. 11 and 12 to learn how to plan lessons more efficiently. English department co-chair, Ian Altman speaks to the goals for the training.

Former counseling department secretary Jenny Vargas replaced former attendance secretary Anna Lumpkin, who retired after 28 years at Clarke Central High School.

Clarke Central High School’s after school program has been remodeled this year and has seen a pick up in participation.

Members of the ODYSSEY staff attended the National Scholastic Press Association Fall Conference in Orlando, Florida on Nov. 12-15.

School counselor intern Maggie Craig started working at Clarke Central High School in August and hopes to continue working here until the end of the school year.

In light of new informational posters regarding alcohol usage among teens displayed around Clarke Central High School, CCHS Assistant Principal Reginald Thomas discusses the dangers of underage drinking.

Social studies department teacher Michael Ackerman shares the impact his addition to the Student Government Association (SGA) has made, as well as SGA members’ plans after the Homecoming festivities.

This year, teachers will be graded with a new evaluation system created with TrueNorthLogic.

Clarke Central math department coach Summer Smith, talks about the difficulty of 10th grade accelerated math and with this being the last week to drop out/drop down classes, many students are faced with the decision: should I level down?

Banned Books Week is Sept. 27 – Oct. 3 and is a time to recognize books that have been challenged or banned and to celebrate the freedom to read.

The Student Government Association begins a new year working hard to continue their traditions from the past and planning new events.

When student returned to school on Aug. 11, the Clarke Central High School administration held class meetings to discuss expectations for the upcoming school year, including dress code. Assistant Principal Sheila Dunham discusses the dress code, its effect on students and how teachers and administration are going to enforce it.

Varsity golf coach and physical education department chair Dinah Posey will be retiring from Clarke Central High School in May. She will be taking a part time job at Foothills Education Charter High School beginning in the 2015-16 school year.

Freshman Delia Adamson explores how the Student Government Association has changed initiative over the past years.

Clarke Central High School’s chess club will competed in the Georgia High School Chess Championship at Emory University in Atlanta, an all day event this Saturday, March 28.

Recent widespread national news coverage covering sexual assault, harassment and consent has sparked conversations of the issues within the Clarke Central High School community.

State School Superintendent Dr. John Barge released the 2014 Georgia College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) that measures schools and school districts on a 100 point scale today.

Future Business Leaders of America will be taking part in March of Dimes, an organization that helps moms and their babies. They provide necessary resources for the babies in intensive care.

Clarke Central High School orchestra students will perform at a recital on Nov. 11 which will be held without the usual solo and ensemble festival following.

In light of campus-wide changes due to renovation, administrators have increased their focus on campus safety.

Senior Lakiera Bailey practices a scale in band class on Sept. 30 in preparation…