ODYSSEY Media Group

10/27/2025

Happy birthday to Sports Staffer Kye Streetman! We hope you have a nice day 🎉🎉

10/25/2025

Clarke Central High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes member Maddie Gilreath, a senior, participates in Athens Fields of Faith in CCHS’ Billy Henderson Stadium on Oct. 22. The event was hosted by CCHS’ FCA and organized by students to provide attendees with food, live performances, games and worship. “We had weekly (FCA) meetings (where we) all pitched in in some way or form,” Gilreath said. “It was nice to see everyone come together as a community and school to worship Jesus, and have a chance to experience the joy and peace that comes with it.” Story by X, photos by X

10/24/2025

The Clarke Central High School tennis courts are shown on Oct. 24. In an Oct. 23 email to CCHS staff, CCHS Athletic Director Dr. Jon Ward  announced that the CCHS courts will be resurfaced. “The resurfacing process enhances safety, playability and the courts’ longevity. It addresses issues such as cracks and drainage, ensuring a consistent, reliable and professional-quality playing surface,” CCHS Associate Athletic Director Chris Aiken said. Photos by Kye Streetman, graphics by Edie Ash, story by Liya Taylor

To read Sports Editor Liya Taylor’s full story, go to the ODYSSEY website or click the link in bio!

10/23/2025

Clarke Central High School varsity athletes with a GPA of 3.8 or higher during the 2024-25 school year were recognized at the Scholar-Athlete Recognition Ceremony in CCHS’ Billy Henderson Strength & Conditioning Center on Oct. 22. All recognized students received a custom Scholar-Athlete letter jacket patch and a certificate of accomplishment. “It felt really good to be recognized for working hard both in school and in sports,” CCHS varsity track and field runner Claire Bruner, a senior, said. “I think (events like these are) important because it shows that being a student-athletes means more than just what you do on the field or court.” Photos by Iliana Tejada, story by Edie Ash

10/23/2025

Clarke Central High School and ODYSSEY Media Group Class of 2020 alumnus Alexander Robinson poses on the social studies glass bridge on Sept. 26. Robinson, a former Journalism I Facilitator, Staff Writer and Sports Editor served on staff all four years of high school, and reflected on how ODYSSEY helped him earn the POSSE Scholarship to attend George Washington University. “I credit ODYSSEY with legitimately getting me into the university that I ended up going to. While I was doing those (interviews), we were brought in for a two-on-one interview and allowed to bring (in some kind of) material. I brought in several copies of the newsmagazine that I worked on, one of which I had written the cover story,” Robinson said. “Due to the quality of (ODYSSEY’s) product, they were just in awe that a high schooler like me could have played a part in producing something like that.” Photos by Grady Dunston and from the ODYSSEY archives, story by Gillian Williams

10/23/2025

10/22/2025

The tattoo culture in Athens has been developing since the first shop, Midnight Iguana Tattooing, opened in 1989. With multiple tattoo shops in Athens, Lucky Cobra Tattoo owner Charley Ferlito has worked to set his shop apart in appearance and experience. “We always try to do our best by the clientele, and maybe they’ve come in here with friends and they’re like (these shops), they’re all kind of different,” Ferlito said. “If you walk through every different shop in town, they have their (aesthetics, and they’re all) pretty different.” Photos by Iliana Tejada, graphics and story by Lea D’Angelo.

To read Digital Feature Writer Abby Holloway’s full story, go to the ODYSSEY website or click the link in bio!

10/22/2025

Clarke Central High School Principal Dr. Swade Huff speaks at the CCHS Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremony in Billy Henderson Stadium on May 26, 2023. Huff reflected over his time working at CCHS in an email to CCHS faculty and staff in honor of National Principals Month. “I am appreciative and grateful to work with the best colleagues  in the district,” Huff said. “I have truly enjoyed working with everyone for the past seven plus years, and I am looking forward to the next eight or so years while supporting my alma mater.” Photos from ODYSSEY archive, story by Edie Ash

10/22/2025

Memoirist Dr. Harrison Scott Key, Executive Dean of the Savannah College of Art and Design, holds up a gift from the iliad Literary-Art Magazine Editorial Board in the Clarke Central High School Media Center on Oct. 17. CCHS sophomore Juniper Wagoner attended the author visit and emphasized how events like it can positively impact high school students. “I was given a ticket (to the author visit) from my (Advanced Placement Seminar) teacher because I’m a comic artist and storyteller, and she (thought) that going to this would be important for me (attend),” Wagoner said. “I think (author visits) let students know what to put the most focus on in their (writing). They can dive further into that information and see how they can apply that sort of stuff to their work, to improve their storytelling or art for school.” Photos and story by Kye Streetman

To read Variety Staffer Mzée Pavlić’s full coverage of Key’s visit, go to the ODYSSEY website or click the link in bio!

10/20/2025

Anthony Brooks, Clarke Central High School Career, Technical and Agricultural Education department teacher and National FFA Organization co-adviser, holds a sign naming his Halloween costume. Participating in Halloween was a prominent part of Brooks’ childhood and something he encourages students to do, as well. “Growing up, I always dressed up to go trick-or-treating. My words of wisdom to students that think they’re too cool for school and don’t want to dress up is that high school is what you make of it,” Brooks said. “You can make it the best experience, or you can have a (bad) time by not being involved. I think that the more involved that you are in high school, it shows that you take pride in your learning and in your education.” Photos and story by Edie Ash

10/16/2025

Clarke Central High School Class of 2022 alumna and former ODYSSEY Media Group Digital Editor-in-Chief Ireland McCage poses with OMG Adviser David A. Ragsdale in front of the the trophy case on July 23. After her experience in the program, McCage offered advice to current OMG students. “Be willing to change things up if you don’t like what you’re doing, not just accepting (them). If you don’t like what you’re doing in ODYSSEY now, be open to trying other things, and maybe you’ll like that better,” McCage said. Photos by Iliana Tejada and from the ODYSSEY archives

10/16/2025

Clarke Central High School Class of 2023 alumna Frances Thrasher will present her solo show “The Uncanny Valley” at the ACE / FRANCISCO Gallery in the Leathers Building from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 16. Thrashers’ past work was presented in The Lyndon House 50th Juried Exhibition in May of 2025 and was awarded a Badge of Honor for the animated film she created for American singer-songwriter Patterson Hood’s new song, “The Pool House.” Thrasher went on to create the album cover for Hood’s solo release “Exploding Trees & Airplane Screamers,” wich was talked about in Magnet Magazine, Forbes, Pitchfork and Flagpole among other magazines.

This event is free and opened to the public.