Owen Donnelly

Several CCHS and ODYSSEY Media Group alumni returned to the school on July 26 to speak to new ODYSSEY staffers about how the publication affected their lives.

Former Digital Editor-in-Chief Owen Donnelly and former Illustrator Lilli Sams debate the pros and cons of Valentine’s Day in a throwback post.

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

A unique school year has called for a change in the CCHS yearbook staff’s process of making the annual Gladius yearbook.

This year’s ODYSSEY Media Group staff members and Journalism 1 students attended the Southern Interscholastic Press Association’s “Rise Up” spring convention, which took place through an online platform March 4 through 7.

Since the coronavirus hit the U.S. in March, many universities have decided to make standardized test submissions optional, which should be a policy extended beyond the pandemic.

Remote learning has revealed challenges for the CCHS student body, making it difficult for teachers to provide quality instruction.

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 ODYSSEY Newsmagazine was named a finalist for the National Scholastic Press Association’s highest award, the Pacemaker, on Nov. 5.

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

At Clarke Central High School, self-segregation has the potential to negatively impact connections between students of different races.

More than 50 years after the Athens Linnentown community was displaced through gentrification, former residents are seeking support from the city of Athens to gain redress.

Clarke Central High School senior Cameron Stokes is a stand-out basketball and baseball player with a story that is bigger than just athletics.

On April 6 and 7, jobs for Clarke Central High School head baseball, boys basketball and golf coaches were posted to the Clarke County School District website’s hiring page.

Sports Podcaster AJ Carr and Digital Editor Owen Donnelly talk about the recent COVID-19 outbreak and its effect on local sporting events as well as national.

ODYSSEY Media Group Digital Editor Owen Donnelly talks to Clarke County School District Interim Superintendent Dr. Xernona Thomas about the COVID-19 outbreak and its implications for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.

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.

ODYSSEY Media Group Digital Editor and SIPA presidental candidate Owen “Big-O” Donnelly sits down with OMG Sports Editor Alexander Robinson to talk about the SIPA presidency and his platform.

Join ODYSSEY Media Group Sports Editor Alexander Robinson and Digital Editor Owen Donnelly in their first episode of Al and the Big O Show as they talk about race and social dynamics at Clarke Central High School, and try to answer the question, “How can we make Clarke Central more inclusive?”

On Feb 22, the Clarke Central High School boys varsity baseball team lost to Banks County High School in the first game of Diamond Day with a score of 3-5.

Preparations are being made at Clarke Middle School to undergo renovations and a possible rebuild.

The Clarke County School District Board of Education voted to place Georgia’s ninth congressional district candidate Antwon Stephens as representative of District Two on Jan. 16.

Starting in the 2020-21 school year, Clarke County School District high schools will replace the current seven-period day with a four-period block schedule.

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 varsity football team defeated Lithia Springs High School in the first round of the state playoffs on Nov. 16.

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

On Nov. 7, members of Created Equal, a pro-life organization based in Columbus, Ohio, gathered outside the entrance of Clarke Central High School and protested pro-choice policies.

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.

Clarke Central High School junior Will Harden has a passion for coding.

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

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

On Aug. 23, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team will play Winder-Barrow High School at Billy Henderson Stadium.

Growing up in a war-ridden country, Clarke Central High School sophomore Sa Blue Wah faced many hardships as a child. After moving to the United States and adapting to her surroundings, she experienced a different set of challenges.

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

Members of the ODYSSEY Media Group joined student journalists from high schools across the Southeast in attending the annual Southern Interscholastic Press Association conference from March 1 through 3.

James Washington takes a break from running his booth at a downtown street festival…

Rapper Kiari Kendrell Cephus, released his solo project called “Father of 4” on Feb. 22. The album has features from a variety of hip-hop artists, is masterfully produced and proves Cephus’ worth as a solo rapper.

Since the University of Georgia discovered the buried remains of numerous enslaved people during the renovation of Baldwin Hall, there has been extensive community dialogue about the issue.

On Jan. 22, National Art Honors Society students Avery Ray and Clare Wislar both had artwork accepted into the Georgia Art Education Association’s All State Art Symposium, hosted by Columbus State University.

On October 21, 41 students from the ODYSSEY Media Group attended the annual Georgia Scholastic Press Association fall conference.

1982 Clarke Central High School alumnus and Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp is the Republican candidate in the 2018 Georgia gubernatorial race.

The National Scholastic Press Association announced nominees for its highest honor, the Pacemaker award. Clarke Central High School’s student newsmagazine was named a nominee.

As of the 2018-2019 school year, previous Gladius Advisor and Graphic Design teacher Dea Pool has moved to take over the Work Based Learning program.

Photos by Owen Donnelly and Kelly Fulford. On April 20, Clarke Central High School…

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.

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.

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.

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.

Journalism I student Owen Donnelly gives insight on the phone addiction epidemic.