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On the road to safety
By EMILY GIGLIO – News Writer, 2010-11 Originally published September 2010 According to a poll* by the ODYSSEY Newsmagazine, three in four Clarke Central High School student drivers text behind the...
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Victimized: the psychology of bullying
By KAYLI READ – Features Editor, 2010-11 Originally published December 2010 Cupcakes are stacked on a platter, the words, “We hated him,” in loopy green icing across the top. Balloons and party hats...
View ArticleAn undocumented student’s story
By DORY MACMILLAN – Viewpoints Editor In March of 2001, Cedar Shoals High School senior Alejandra Diaz* was separated from her mother for a week. At the time, she lived in Mexico. A week later, when...
View ArticleConflicting opinions
By AARON HOLMES – Junior Copy Editor When students returned to Clarke Central High School from Thanksgiving break on Nov. 26, a transformation had occurred. The school’s brick façade was decorated...
View ArticleRemembering Zach
By CHLOE ALEXANDER -Variety Editor Former classmates of Clarke Central High School graduate and grandson of Billy Henderson, Zach Henderson, honor his name with a scholarship aimed at sending children...
View ArticleBreaking away from the block
By HANNAH DUNN-GRANDPRE – Digital Managing Editor In 2000-01, the Clarke County School District moved from a year-long schedule with six classes each day to a block schedule with four classes each day...
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Independent Baking Company moves in
By NICHOLAS BYRNE -Web Staff The Independent Baking Company recently opened up in Five Points. More From NICHOLAS BYRNE
View ArticleLeaving leukemia behind
Freshman Charlie White supported his sister during her illness, and continues to do so throughout her life. “I don’t think there was ever any doubt in my mind that she would be OK,” Charlie said. By...
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Zero tolerance
By JENNY ALPAUGH - Junior Copy Editor As defined by their weapons policy, the Clarke County School District has zero tolerance for any object that can cause harm to a student at school. The Clarke...
View ArticleGovernment (in)action
Student Government members Mary Frances Jones, Sage O’Reilly and Skylar Lehmann talk about issues around Clarke Central High School. Photo by Sophie Fernandes By DELIA ADAMSON – Staff Writer Freshman...
View ArticleGatekeeper to the community
As her thirteenth year as school secretary comes to a close, Linda Glenn reflects on the life experiences that led her to become Clarke Central High School’s gatekeeper to the world. Photo by Chad...
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Conversation at Clarke Central
According to CCHS guidance counselor Karen Smith, many high school students may be unable to tell where the line exists between harmless play and harassment, or when they’ve crossed it. “There’s some...
View ArticleCondor spreads its wings
Condor Chocolates, located at 1658 S Lumpkin St, ensures their chocolate comes from specific farms in Ecuador, rather than buying in bulk “I think for people that are really interested in food and...
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The road no one knows
Junior Mia Wilhite has been homeless since 2007, shortly after her grandmother passed away. She used to try to get picked up from a collection of houses down the street to hide the fact that she was...
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Heading uphill
Foothills Education Charter High School student Jesus Rangel completes his work on the computer during a Foothills class on Tues., Aug. 18. Rangel is one of many former Clarke Central High School...
View ArticleUnderstanding Andre
Senior Andre Magyar pictured in class on Friday, Nov. 20. He has many interests, including airplanes, hi-fi audio, extreme kite sports, astronomy and computers and takes pride in these hobbies in...
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Sweet salvation
By KARLA DOUGAN – Broadcast Editor Sweet Olive Farm Animal Rescue began as a dog shelter in Atlanta, but has grown to become a prominent animal rescue group in the Athens’ community. Sweet Olive Farm...
View ArticleClimbing up the family tree
Akira “Ken” Nakano is pictured above with his granddaughters Susanna and Aneesa Conine-Nakano in 2002 at the Georgia Botanical Gardens. Nakano was a Hiroshima bomb survivor and was passionate about...
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First-generation and not the last
Clarke Central High School graduates (left to right) Lateefah Gresham, Fakari Gresham and Latima Gresham pose in their graduation robes. Lateefah is a graduate from University North Carolina Chapel...
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Benefits of a college athlete
Clarke Central High School student teacher and University of Georgia cross country and track and field athlete Brooke Koblitz helps freshman Finn O’Neil on Nov. 18. Koblitz has been a student teacher...
View ArticleThe sister, the artist, the dreamer
Junior Cindi Munoz looks out on the Clarke Central High School campus by the bus loop. Munoz found her passion for art when she began painting during her eighth grade year and has been taking art...
View ArticleBreaking barriers
Freshman Paulina Hafer with her brother, senior Jack Hafer during the summer of 2004. Jack hopes to graduate and go off to college in 2016. “I’m excited for him to be able to experience college,”...
View ArticleMoving Mara
By KARLA DOUGAN – Broadcast Editor Junior Mara Bastow grew up as a member of a military family and despite its hardships, she would not trade the experience for anything. From Hawaii, to Tennessee, to...
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Rooted in Central
The Wegmann family has maintained strong ties to the school and community since former Principal’s secretary Connie and current Student Support Tech specialist Mike moved to Athens in 1987. Their...
View ArticleTo learn and to love
Clarke Central High School security officer Vara Loggins’ post on campus is the Baxter Street student parking lot. Though she has been faced with obstacles throughout her life, Loggins has never given...
View ArticleChoosing happiness
Clarke Central High School math department teacher Alex Szatkowski performs a dance in her junior year of high school at the HARID Conservatory. Although dance was a big commitment at that time in...
View ArticleTrotting on up
Campus security guard and Clarke Central 2010 graduate Jillian Anderson is glad to back in the halls of CCHS. She is working this semester to fill in time before going to play for the Harlem...
View Article$adboyz at Central
Clarke Central High School sophomore Deunte Oliphant stands in front of CCHS holding up the $adboyz signature hand motion, which signifies tears. The $adboyz are a friend group hoping to become...
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A vision for Athens
Video and photos by Kelly Fulford. By GRACE POLANECZKY – Opinions Editors The hip shop that Jim Adams dreamt of for years, with the same prices for the past 30 years. It is not often that I’m greeted...
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Healing the soul
Video and photos by Karla. By JURNEE LOUDER – Staff Writer In light of the In Their Shoes walk, which took place on Oct. 24, the Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support has proven to be an important...
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Road to romance: an ODYSSEY love story
2007-2008 ODYSSEY Newsmagazine Editor-in-Chief Chris Miller and 2008-2009 ODYSSEY Newsmagazine Editor-in-Chief Bryan Barks pose for photos. Chris and Bryan met at Clarke Middle School and began dating...
View ArticleFinding a home
Junior Davey Lapack reads in the Media Center on Dec. 13. Lapack enjoys the feeling it gives her. “I love to read. I’m always reading something,” Davey said. “I like to expand my vocabulary and see all...
View ArticleEn’gendered’ change in India
Sugarcane farmer Praveen Mro attended the gender seminar at Amrita Bhoomi, feels committed to learning skills for the betterment of his family’s farming community. Praveen took interest in the course’s...
View ArticleBlanca’s story
Clarke Central High School custodian Blanca Lynch stands in the English wing after school on Feb. 4. Lynch has worked in Clarke County School District schools for the last two years and loves...
View Article“I’m 17 and I have dwarfism”
Clarke Central High School junior Troy Deslatte laughs with senior Luis Vicente as they practice lines for the upcoming school production. Deslatte has always envisioned himself as an actor and enjoys...
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