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.

In a June 1 meeting, the Clarke County School District Board of Education approved the appointment of Dr. Jennifer Scott...
06/02/2026

In a June 1 meeting, the Clarke County School District Board of Education approved the appointment of Dr. Jennifer Scott as Superintendent after she was named the sole finalist for the position on May 14. Scott has worked in the CCSD in multiple positions since 1998, stepping into the role of interim superintendent on May 8, 2025, where she has worked to improve literacy across the district through initiatives such as Science of Reading. “Serving the students of CCSD has been one of the greatest privileges of my life,” Scott said in a May 14 CCSD press release. “I remain committed to building upon the strong foundation already in place as we continue raising the bar in pursuit of excellence for every student, in every classroom, every day. I look forward to continuing this work alongside our school board, teachers, staff, families, and community.” Photos from the ODYSSEY archives and courtesy of the CCSD, graphic and story by Lea D’Angelo

Clarke Central High School Class of 2026 graduates throw their caps in Akins Ford Arena at the conclusion of the CCHS Gr...
05/26/2026

Clarke Central High School Class of 2026 graduates throw their caps in Akins Ford Arena at the conclusion of the CCHS Graduation Ceremony on May 23. For CCHS Class of 2026 graduate Will Ridley, the ceremony was a culmination of his high school career. “Honestly, I’m relieved. I think coming out of four years of high school definitely put a lot of stress on me, a good stress, I think it’s been able to help me adjust to what I might expect in the real world,” Ridley said. “Being in that arena made me feel like all that stress went away, and I was just in this surreal moment that overall meant a lot to me, knowing how far I’ve come.” Photos by Grady Dunston, Iliana Tejada, Kye Streetman, Miriam Silk and Maypop Wren, story by Grady Dunston 

Clarke Central High School Class of 2026 members attend the CCHS Graduation Ceremony in Akins Ford Arena on May 23. Afte...
05/25/2026

Clarke Central High School Class of 2026 members attend the CCHS Graduation Ceremony in Akins Ford Arena on May 23. After graduating, CCHS Class of 2026 graduate Naki Hull-Lowe expressed eagerness for the changes to come in her life. “I feel extremely excited. I'm ready to move on to the next chapter. It is a bittersweet moment,” Hull-Lowe said.“I'm leaving behind my friends and family, but I'm ready to pursue my degree and get to business.” Photos by Iliana Tejada, Grady Dunston, Kye Streetman, Maypop Wren and Miriam Silk, story by Cesia Martinez

Clarke Central High School 2026 Salutatorian Waylon Vaughn presents his speech during the CCHS Class of 2026 Graduation ...
05/25/2026

Clarke Central High School 2026 Salutatorian Waylon Vaughn presents his speech during the CCHS Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony on May 23 in Akins Ford Arena. During his time at CCHS, Vaughn enrolled in multiple Advanced Placement courses and was a co-captain of the CCHS cross country team. “I’m really glad to be gone, I’ve had my time with high school,” Vaughn said, “I met a lot of really amazing people, (but) I’m ready for my next chapter.” Photos by Maypop Wren, Miriam Silk, Grady Dunston, Kye Streetman and Iliana Tejada, story by Maypop Wren

05/25/2026

The Clarke Central High School Class of 2026 has graduated in Akins Ford Arena on May 23. Video by Iliana Tejada

Clarke Central High School Class of 2026 graduate David Wang poses with ODYSSEY Media Group Event Staff members Kye Stre...
05/24/2026

Clarke Central High School Class of 2026 graduate David Wang poses with ODYSSEY Media Group Event Staff members Kye Streetman (left) and Maypop Wren (right) at the conclusion of the CCHS Graduation Ceremony at Akins Ford Arena on May 23. Being surrounded by peers during the ceremony filled Wang with a rush of emotions. “I saw so many of my friends that I knew in the past, and it was just such a surreal moment, because I thought that it would never come, and it’s finally (graduation). I’m so ready for my next steps,” Wang said. Photos by Grady Dunston, Kye Streetman, Iliana Tejada, Miriam Silk and Maypop Wren, story by Cesia Martinez

Clarke Central High School Class of 2026 graduates Emery Shih (left) and Nate St. Onge (right) sing the song “See You Ag...
05/24/2026

Clarke Central High School Class of 2026 graduates Emery Shih (left) and Nate St. Onge (right) sing the song “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa at the CCHS Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony in Akins Ford Arena on May 23. St. Onge, who will attend Elon University to study Musical Theater, has participated in multiple Drama Club productions at CCHS. “(After graduation) I'm all over the place, I have) so many emotions. I'm like, ‘Do I really not have to go back to Clarke Central now? Am I fully done?’” St. Onge said. Photos by Kye Streetman, Iliana Tejada, Maypop Wren, Miriam Silk and Grady Dunston, story by Miriam Silk

Clarke Central High School Class of 2026 Vice President Anthony “AJ” Lonon receives his diploma from his sister, head gi...
05/24/2026

Clarke Central High School Class of 2026 Vice President Anthony “AJ” Lonon receives his diploma from his sister, head girls varsity track and field coach Alexis Hunter-Lonon on May 23 in Akins Ford Arena. As Class Vice President, Lonon delivered the ceremony’s welcome address to faculty, Clarke County School District members, community members and the Class of 2026. “After high school, I'm playing football at the University of Georgia. High school taught me a lot of things,” Lonon said. “It taught me how to push through the hard parts, and also celebrate every moment, because it goes by fast. But, as long as you make the most of it, it's all worth it. Photos Iliana Tejada, Grady Dunston, Kye Streetman and Maypop Wren, story by Cesia Martinez

Clarke Central High School 2026 Valedictorian Noah Kilpatrick delivers his speech during the Class of 2026 Graduation Ce...
05/24/2026

Clarke Central High School 2026 Valedictorian Noah Kilpatrick delivers his speech during the Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony on May 23 in Akins Ford Arena. After presenting his speech on the importance of trying new things, Kilpatrick reflected on his writing process and the excitement of sharing it with his classmates. “Making the speech was really difficult. I wrote probably three or four versions before I settled on that one, because I really wanted to find a message that I cared about. We're all sitting there reminiscing about the last four years, and I wanted to do something that's like, ‘Hey, let's think about what's to come,’” Kilpatrick said. “I was really excited, honestly. I was just smiling the whole time. I got to be on the stage, so I got to watch everybody go by, give high fives, give hugs. It was so cool.” Photos by Kye Streetman, Iliana Tejada, Maypop Wren, Miriam Silk and Grady Dunston, story by Kye Streetman

Head boys varsity soccer coach Dr. Chris Aiken poses with varsity team members at the ODYSSEY Media Group’s Spring Media...
04/29/2026

Head boys varsity soccer coach Dr. Chris Aiken poses with varsity team members at the ODYSSEY Media Group’s Spring Media Day on Feb. 21 in the Competition Gym. Aiken was named Georgia High School Association Region 8-AAAAA Coach of the Year for soccer on April 21. “We are very happy for him because we see how much work he puts into everything, from scouting to setting up practice he always puts in a lot of thought and effort in order to put us in the best possible situation to win,” varsity goal keeper Jacob Page, a senior, said. “His organization and preparation is second to none, with him collecting every piece of information about the other team and organizing it very neatly and compactly to make it as easy to digest as possible.” Photos from archives, story by staff

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