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Calling all speedsters – the University of Georgia’s new NASCAR team is making waves in Athens.

The Clarke County School District released the valedictorian and salutatorian for CCHS on May 20.

English department teacher Jessica Bradbury paves the way for University of Georgia English Education teacher candidate Delainey Brown’s full-time teaching this semester.

The Clarke Central High School Mock Trial team will compete in the Athens Region 8 Competition on Feb. 10 at the University of Georgia’s School of Law campus.

On Sept. 21, an event was held to commemorate the naming of Linnentown Lane.

Varsity football defensive coordinator Joshua Dawson brings the same philosophy of self-sacrifice and diligence to his coaching that he had as a player.

Members of ODYSSEY Media Group, iliad Literary-Art Magazine and Journalism I class attended the Georgia Scholastic Press Association Spring Workshop and Awards on March 27.

Sports Editor Wyatt Meyer and Sports Staffer Michael Campbell make predictions for the 2022 College Football Playoff.

Sports Staffer Kendarius Butts talks with CCHS assistant varsity football coach Damien Gary about his playing days at CCHS and UGA and the lessons he’s learned from those experiences.

The general public was invited to the CCSD administrative offices building from 6-7 p.m. on Oct. 11 for CCSD’s second Family University event of the year.

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.

Athens resident Lemuel LaRoche or Life the Griot takes on many roles in the community in order to have a positive impact on the community members and make the world better for everyone around him.

Members of the ODYSSEY Media Group and iliad Literary Art Magazine attended the Georgia Scholastic Press Conference at the Tate Student Center on Feb. 10.

Sports staffer Cadence Schapker reflects on her time with the Georgia Children’s Chorus, her time growing up in the program, and the soon-to-be-absence of the departing seniors.

Following their win against the University of Alabama on Jan. 10 to gain the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship title, the University of Georgia held a parade and celebration in Athens on Jan. 15.

Webmaster Anna Shaikun offers a guide on how to deal with University of Georgia football fans.

Viewpoints Staffer Daniel García-Pozo talks with Amber Wallin, a 2009 CCHS alumna, a former ODYSSEY staffer and a social media personality today, about what led her to become a comedian.

In response to recent anti-Asian attacks, Athens organizations such as the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement and SOUL are working to support Asian-Americans.

Ambassador of the Athens HipHop Community and Clarke Central High School parent Montu Miller talks about his experience as a Black Athenian.

A collection of articles published on the ODYSSEY Media Group website features examples of Black excellence from around the Athens community.

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.

Stephanie Flores talks about her new position as a Neighborhood Leader and how she supports the Athens community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Georgia’s Dual Enrollment program has been amended by Georgia House of Representatives Bill 444, which was passed on April 28. The Bill will reduce funding, and in turn, potentially lower state debt.

Many school systems in Georgia, including the Clarke County School District, will suspend classes in an effort to contain and limit the spread of COVID-19.

On Feb. 3, Georgia Supreme Court Justice Robert Benham spoke with humor and conviction to members of the Athens community, including students from the Clarke County School District about his life, during the Holmes-Hunter Lecture at the University of Georgia Chapel.

Journalism 1 student Emma Scott muses on Holmes-Hunter lecturer Justice Robert Benham’s accomplishments and how they have been supported by Benham’s rule of always doing what is right and to challenge what is wrong.

To rectify the mistreatment of African-American communities during slavery, demands for reparations have recently taken shape in the United States and more locally at the University of Georgia.

Author Michael Ondaatje will speak in the Clarke Central High School media center on Oct. 25, and participate in a discussion hosted by the iliad Literary-Art Magazine.

In 2008, the University of Georgia founded the Georgia College Advising Corps (GCAC) in partnership with the Watson-Brown Foundation and College Advising Corps, which allows high schools across the state the opportunity to have a full-time college adviser in their school. Currently, 15 schools in Georgia have a college adviser due to the GCAC, including Clarke Central High School and Cedar Shoals High School.

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 senior Neha Mohanty talks about her experiences in the University of Georgia Young Dawgs Internship programs, a partnership with CCHS through the Academic Internship.

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

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”.

Sports staffer Caedmon Churchwell predicts the outcome of the National Championship game between Alabama and Georgia.

Sports writer Caedmon Churchwell shares his love for the University of Georgia football team.

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

Cynthia Johnston Turner, Director of Bands and Professor of Music at the Hodgson School of Music at the University of Georgia, visited CCHS’s wind ensemble on Feb. 4.

The tenth annual Si, Se Puede leadership conference will be held at UGA on Sat. April 18th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The conference aims to educate Latinos and Latinas about their potential to succeed.

Rapes are at a record high at universities in the U.S, however colleges are doing little to bring justice to victims.

On Jan. 6, Clarke Central High School received student teachers from the University of Georgia, who will remain at CCHS for 14 weeks. The math department classrooms were given the most teachers out of all the other classrooms.

The University of Georgia Men’s and Women’s tennis teams defeated the University of Alabama on April 14, capturing the Southeastern Conference regular season titles for both programs.

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