Q&A

Joni Taylor, Award Winning Texas A&M head girls basketball coach and former University of Georgia head girls basketball coach, talks about her career, coaching legacy and experience at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The Western Judicial Circuit, which comprises all of Athens-Clarke and Oconee Counties, will elect a district attorney on Nov. 5 — Election Day.

Wild Rumpus Founder, Director and Master of Ceremonies Timi Conley discusses how the Wild Rumpus parade was created and how it has continued to grow.

Chrysia Lane, JnaNailz owner and CCHS class of 2024 alumna, talks about her experience as a nail tech.

Clarke Central High School’s new College and Career Adviser Alejo Zayas talks about his new job and their goals for the 2024-25 school year.

Head softball coach and physical education department teacher William Lance reflects on the wisdom he’s acquired from ‘being around the block,’ and how he uses it to make Clarke Central High School a better place.

Mike Bradshaw, owner of The Grill, reflects on how The Grill has lasted so long in the Athens Community.

Justin Jones, defensive coordinator and CCHS head track and field coach, reflects on his seven-year tenure at CCHS.

Science Instructional Coach Dr. Katie Green speaks on her experience with archaeology, her time at CCHS and the future of science education.

Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz speaks about the local Juneteenth celebration being planned for this national holiday and the impact it will have on Athens.

Photographer and Journalism I Facilitator Lucas Donnelly talks with Athens Juvenile Public Defender Latasha Prempeh about student rights, the criminal justice system and the school-to-prison pipeline.

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.

Sports staffer Lukas Cornish talks with Clarke Central High School freshman Bo Brodrick about his experience with reviewing various energy drinks

CCHS students returned for face-to-face classes on March 15 for the first time since March 4, 2020. ODYSSEY Media Group Staffers sat down with CCHS Principal Dr. Swade Huff to discuss how the first week back went.

“Teenage Bounty Hunters” actor Devon Hales discusses playing April Stevens as an Atlanta actor, why the show is valuable to her and her own journey as an actor.

Clarke Central High School senior and tennis player Braden Delamater reflects on his tennis journey and the effects COVID-19 has had on his final season with CCHS.

Clarke Central High School English Department teacher Lindsay Coleman-Taylor shares her experience as a woman, personal stories and advice she has for girls at CCHS.

Stand-up comic and Cartoon Network associate writer and producer Cherith Fuller discusses her journey of becoming a comedian and the challenges she has faced.

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.

Clarke Central High School Women and Gender Studies club president Erin Bothe talks about her club’s values, goals and plans for the club in the 2019-20 school year.

Counseling secretary Helina Jorge, who has held the position since January of the 2018-19 school year, shares how she feels about her transition to Clarke Central High School.

Clarke Central High School first-year English department teacher Grace Brownlee was one of the first in her family to experience college outside of Athens. Following her years at Kennesaw State University, Brownlee returned with hopes of implementing her newly developed skills and perspectives.

With their second competition of the year on Feb. 23, Clarke Central High School social studies department teacher Kalli James-Wyrick is excited for her second year as a teacher-coach on the CCHS Mock Trial team.

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

Clarke Central High School teacher and head JV football coach Stefan Smith talks about his return to CCHS after three years of coaching basketball at Cedar Shoals High School.

Sports staffer Alexander Robinson sits down to interview head CCHS track and field coach Justin Jones about the program’s record and performance.

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.

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.

Clarke Central High School freshman Joseph Conaway, a member of the CCHS cross country and track team, reflects on his season and sets goals for the future.

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.

Staff writer Elena Gilbertson Hall and Web Master Katie Grace Upchurch talk to author Annie Hartnett who stopped at Avid Bookshop on April 6 during her book tour for her novel, “Rabbit Cake”.

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.

Freshman and girls varsity soccer team member Nyah Carlson talks about how the season is going so far and what she looks forward to as the season progresses.

Sophomore Kiley Hanna talks with Variety Editor Jurnee Louder about what taking an art class is like, her interest in AP Art History and her artistic process.

Every Friday, Clarke Central High School’s yoga club meets led by advisor and counselor Sam Hicks and yoga club president Toshiko Conine-Nakano.

In School Suspension paraprofessional Walter Jones discusses his youth, college years and the future.

On Oct. 20, the finalized list of Governor’s Honor Program school finalists was named. As these students prepare for the state application round, graphics and design teacher Dea Pool reflects on her experience attending Georgia’s Governor’s Honors Program and how it impacted her life forever.

Sophomore Christopher Dellaria returned to the Clarke Central High School Cross Country team, and looks ahead in the season and at where he stands now.

An inside look Lifetime Sports, a physical education elective for seniors, with Jose Mondragon.