ODYSSEY Media Group

ODYSSEY Media Group Keeping Central informed since 2003. Each production is an open public forum for student expression under the guidance of a faculty adviser.

The ODYSSEY Media Group is a multi-platform publication group, which consists of a student-produced newsmagazine, website, broadcast team, literary-art magazine and social media outlets. Works are published with the intent to inform, entertain and give voice to the Clarke Central High School community, as well as to educate student journalists and artists. Student journalists are provided with op

portunities to investigate, inform, interpret and to evaluate: all traditionally accepted functions of the press in America. The ODYSSEY was established in 2003 and publishes across platform. Published opinions do not necessarily reflect the views of anyone other than the staff. The ODYSSEY staff is committed to reflect the mission statement set forth by Clarke Central High School. The goals of the staff are to provide fair, accurate news and commentaries, as well as to serve the interests of the school and Athens’ community. Advertising must conform to the guidelines set forth for editorials. Publication of advertisements does not indicate an endorsement by CCHS or the ODYSSEY staff. Students pictured in advertisements are not given monetary compensation. All advertising rates are available upon request from any ODYSSEY staff member. The ODYSSEY is a member of the Quill and Scroll Honor Society, Georgia Scholastic Press Association, Columbia Scholastic Press Association, National Scholastic Press Association and Southern Interscholastic Press Association.

Happy birthday to Managing Editor Peter Atchley! 🎉🎉🎉
09/15/2025

Happy birthday to Managing Editor Peter Atchley! 🎉🎉🎉

Happy Birthday to Print Editor-in-Chief Liza Larson! We hope you have an amazing day! 🎉🎉🎉
09/11/2025

Happy Birthday to Print Editor-in-Chief Liza Larson! We hope you have an amazing day! 🎉🎉🎉

The Clarke County School District announced all school-level Support Teachers and Professionals of the Year in a press r...
09/10/2025

The Clarke County School District announced all school-level Support Teachers and Professionals of the Year in a press release on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Clarke Central High School’s TOTY is specail education department teacher Juanita Nash and the SPOTY is Multi-Classroom Leader Lawanna Knight. “The administration team surprised (Nash and Knight) earlier today in their classes and the student response to both was heartwarming,” CCHS Asscociate Principal Summer Smith said. “We are proud that they will represent CCHS in the district competition. (They are) great educators who care about students and staff help to make (CCHS) the best it can be.” Graphic and story by Edie Ash, photos courtesy of Gladius yearbook and by Miriam Silk

To learn more, read Digital Editor-in-Chief Lea D’Angelo’s story on the ODYSSEY website or by clicking the link in bio.

The ODYSSEY Media Group wishes you a happy Grandparent’s Day!! Graphics by Edie Ash
09/09/2025

The ODYSSEY Media Group wishes you a happy Grandparent’s Day!! Graphics by Edie Ash

The Clarke Central High School varsity softball team defeated Oglethorpe County High School 11-3 on Sept. 8 at CCHS. CCH...
09/09/2025

The Clarke Central High School varsity softball team defeated Oglethorpe County High School 11-3 on Sept. 8 at CCHS. CCHS varsity softball right fielder A’Mauriya Barnes, a senior, prepared for the game by aknowlegding areas for growth and going in with confedience. “We play our best when everyone is 100% locked in and believes that we are great,” Barnes said. “To prepare for this game, we took things that went wrong the last time we played them and focused on how to correct that.” Story and graphic by Edie Ash, photo from ODYSSEY archives

The North Oconee High School varsity football team defeated Clarke Central High School 40-0 on Friday, Sept. 5 in Billy ...
09/08/2025

The North Oconee High School varsity football team defeated Clarke Central High School 40-0 on Friday, Sept. 5 in Billy Henderson Stadium. CCHS varsity football offensive lineman Kaleb Humphrey, a senior, went into the game hoping to step up as a leader, regardless of the score. “The mindset going into the game was remembering (that NOHS) bleeds just like we bleed,” Humphrey said. “It’s OK if we messed up, (I) just gotta better my craft and be more of a leader (by) picking people up.” Photos by Iliana Tejada, story by Edie Ash

The Clarke Central High School 2025 Homecoming Dance,“Harlem Nights,” will take place on Friday, Sept. 20, from 6:30 - 9...
09/08/2025

The Clarke Central High School 2025 Homecoming Dance,“Harlem Nights,” will take place on Friday, Sept. 20, from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. in the CCHS Crawford Gym. Permission forms had to be received from students and turned into the front office prior to the purchase of tickets and guests will not be permitted to enter the event without prior approval. “All guests must accompany a CCHS student. Guests must be under the age of 21 and at least in the ninth grade,” an email to CCHS staff, students and families stated. “Middle School students are not permitted to attend.” Photo from ODYSSEY archives, graphics and story by Edie Ash

Today marks one year since the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School on Sept. 4, 2024. Shown above are the ODYSSEY Me...
09/05/2025

Today marks one year since the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School on Sept. 4, 2024. Shown above are the ODYSSEY Media Group’s stories on and related to the tragedy. Graphics by Edie Ash and Liya Taylor, photos and illustrations from the ODYSSEY archive

The Clarke Central High School varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams will play against Banks County High School an...
09/04/2025

The Clarke Central High School varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams will play against Banks County High School and Stephen’s County High School at BCHS on Sept. 4. CCHS varsity volleyball middle blocker Taylor McMaster, a freshman, is confident entering the game after attending the morning practices held since the beginning of the school year. “I have a positive mindset each game (so) that way my energy gives my teammates energy,” McMaster said. “We’ve practiced every morning, so we all know each other’s weaknesses and strengths.” Graphics and story by Edie Ash, photos by Iliana Tejada

In recent years, more debates have risen regarding how to balance personal safety and federal law admits the increasing ...
09/04/2025

In recent years, more debates have risen regarding how to balance personal safety and federal law admits the increasing gun violence rates within Georgia. Of the 50 most common laws used to prevent gun violence, Georgia has passed four and citizens are not required to undergo background checks to secure permits to purchase a handgun. “As our society has gotten more complicated, we have basically, as a culture, placed fi****ms at the altar,” Spencer Frye, Georgia State Representative for House District 122, said. Graphics by Edie Ash, illustrations by Kimberly Sanabria-Amaya, story by Wyatt Meyer and Jane Ripps

Read former Managing Editor Jane Ripps and former Editor-in-Chief Wyatt Meyer’s full story on the ODYSSEY Website.

Clarke Central High School senior Zayeed Delane holds a whiteboard giving his advice to freshmen. With four years spent ...
09/03/2025

Clarke Central High School senior Zayeed Delane holds a whiteboard giving his advice to freshmen. With four years spent at CCHS, Delane emphasized the importance of stepping out of one’s comfort zone in order to fully embrace the high school experience. “The school year goes by really fast,” Delane said. “Put yourself out there, do things you (wouldn’t) normally do and just enjoy the high school experience all around.” Photos and story by Edie Ash

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