iliad Co-Editor-in-Chief Luna Reichert reflects on her time in the ODYSSEY Media Group.
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Social Media Coordinator Luna Reichert shares a day of her life in self-isolation during the outbreak of COVID-19, a global pandemic.
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Visuals staffer Luna Reichert reflects on her struggles with low-self esteem and how she is learning to overcome it.
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Journalism 1 student Luna Reichert shares her experience with having a mom with multiple sclerosis and how it has affected her life.
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The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement was created as a means to elevate minority voices in 2015 and has since then become a staple in the Athens community.
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The CCHS FFA chapter has had an increase in participants during the 2022-23 school year, and the advisers and members hope to continue this trend in order to inspire others’ agricultural passions.
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The ODYSSEY Media Group celebrates 20 years
by Mykolas Kumpis March 22, 2023The ODYSSEY Media Group celebrated its 20th anniversary with alumni, friends and family on March 18.
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Clarke Central High School students traveled to the Southern Interscholastic Scholastic Press Association convention in Columbia, S.C. from March 3-5.
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After his start in 2016, head varsity football coach David Perno will coach his seventh consecutive season with the Gladiators in the fall of 2022.
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56th Classic City Championship: Cedar vs. Central
by Wyatt Meyer August 17, 2022The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will play Cedar Shoals High School in the 56th edition of the Classic City Championship at 7 p.m. on Aug. 18 at Billy Henderson Stadium.
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The CCHS FFA chapter adopted chickens in March, which will benefit the FFA program by educating students and raising money.
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The positions of varsity baseball coach, girls varsity soccer coach and varsity football cheerleading coach will all be vacant at CCHS after the 2021-22 school year.
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NSPA Journalism Honor Roll inductees named
by Staff April 26, 2022Fourteen Clarke Central High School student journalists were recognized for academic excellence.
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Professor and award-winning poet Natasha Trethewey visited CCHS on April 21 to answer questions about her experiences in literature.
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Student ambassadors from the ODYSSEY Media Group, Journalism I class and iliad literary-art magazine returned to the Southern Interscholastic Press Association convention in Columbia, S.C. after a two-year hiatus.
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Netflix released season two of the binge-worthy docuseries “Cheer” on Jan. 12, featuring the Texas cheerleaders from Navarro College and Trinity Valley Community College.
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The ODYSSEY Media Group virtually attended the Fall Journalism Education Association/National Scholastic Press Association National High School Journalism Convention, in which they received recognition for their work and participated in journalism workshop video sessions.
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After a win over Walnut Grove High School on Oct. 8, the CCHS varsity football team will play Eastside High School on Friday at 7:30.
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The Clarke Central High School Homecoming Game took place on Oct. 8 at the…
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By the numbers: Clarke Central High School vs. Oconee County High School
by Wyatt Meyer September 3, 2021The Clarke Central High School Gladiators look to bounce back from a loss in Friday night’s game against Oconee County High School in Billy Henderson Stadium.
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Breaking News: Classic City Championship game delayed
by Ireland McCage August 16, 2021The Classic City Championship game, scheduled for Aug. 21 after being delayed from its original date, Aug. 20, has been delayed again.
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Celebrating 50 years: A mural in honor of the integration of CCHS
by Chloe Sears May 26, 2021The CCHS Contemporary Literature class, along with the Writer’s Workshop and the National Art Honor Society club, are planning to have a mural painted next to the Media Center in honor of founding Clarke Central High School.
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Throughout her life, CCHS senior Anastasia Mack has found joy and freedom through her art.
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The CCHS 2021 Graduation ceremony will take place in Billy Henderson Stadium on Saturday, May 22 at 10 a.m.
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Curtain call: A profile in three acts
by Luna Reichert May 18, 2021CCHS fine arts department teacher and 1977 CCHS alumna Harriet Anderson plans to retire at the end of the 2020-21 school year and reflects on her experience at CCHS.
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CCHS math department teacher Georgia Scott is choosing to retire after 32 years of teaching.
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One Book Athens donates copies of “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You”
by Luna Reichert May 14, 2021The One Book Athens inaugural reading and discussion of the book “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You” by Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds will focus on racial issues.
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Clarke Central seniors Andrew Robinson and Montavious Cunningham were recipients of the Eve Carson Humanitarian Spirit Award and the Dr. Miller Jordan, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, respectively. These two awards are meant to commemorate CCHS community members.
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Journalism I Facilitator and graduating senior Owen Donnelly congratulates the class of 2021 on their accomplishments.
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The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement held a vigil and libation ceremony at the University of Georgia’s Baldwin Hall on May 4 to honor the enslaved people buried in unmarked graves beneath them and celebrate the Athens Day of Jubilee. During a reconstruction project, it was discovered that Baldwin Hall was built over top African-American remains from the Jackson Street Cemetery.
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CCHS soccer players selected for the 8-5A all-region team
by Ireland McCage April 27, 2021An email from Clarke Central High School boys varsity soccer head coach Chris Aiken on Tuesday announced that multiple CCHS soccer players from both the girls and boys teams were selected by Region 8-5A soccer coaches for the all-region team.
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CCHS student-athletes were recently awarded scholarships for their performance in the classroom and in their sport.
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Clarke Central High School college adviser Robert Gluzman finishes up the remaining semester by checking back in with senior students about their college and career goals as college admission letters come in.
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Members of the ODYSSEY Media Group are taking part in the Journalism Education Association/National Scholastic Press Association’s Spring National High School Journalism Convention, which is an ongoing virtual experience.
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Georgia lawmakers are considering a new process for banning books in schools that would place book challenge decision making solely on principals and superintendents.
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The CCHS golf team will have a match on March 23 against Winder-Barrow High School.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has created a financial crisis for many local Athens business owners, but many are finding ways to solve problems and keep their storefronts open.
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This year’s ODYSSEY Media Group staff members and Journalism 1 students attended the Southern Interscholastic Press Association’s “Rise Up” spring convention, which took place through an online platform March 4 through 7.
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The CCHS golf team has a new coach for the 2020-2021 season.
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CCHS varsity girls basketball point guard Na’kia Rucker, a senior, is known for her work ethic and her willingness to help others.
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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.
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On Feb. 3, CCHS seniors signed their letter of intent and announced what school they would be playing for in the fall of 2021.
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Contact tracing has become a significant method for tracking COVID-19 cases at CCHS.
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ODYSSEY Media Group recognized at Fall 2020 National High School Journalism Convention
by Micah Shannon November 22, 2020Editors from the ODYSSEY Media Group attended this year’s virtual National High School Journalism Convention, where the group attended sessions and its members won several awards.
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The CCHS counseling department welcomed new CCHS College Adviser Robert Gluzman for the 2020-2021 school year.
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Though they are not participating in marching competitions for the 2020-21 season, the CCHS marching band has been rehearsing and playing at CCHS football games.
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Initially sparked by actress Ashley Judd’s sexual assault allegation against film producer Harvey Weinstein in 2017, the #MeToo movement gained momentum as many women came forward with similar stories of sexual misconduct. Read our coverage below.
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CCHS head football coach David Perno will lead the Gladiators at home on Friday against Jackson County High School.
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Construction vehicles work on the Clarke Central High School field as part of the…
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Gladiators grind to victory over the Jaguars
by Micah Shannon September 5, 2020The Clarke Central High School varsity football team won the first game of the season 10-3 against their cross-town rival, the Cedar Shoal High School Jaguars, on Sept. 5.
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Classic City Championship: Coaches Q&A
by Ireland McCage September 4, 2020In preparation for the Classic City Championship game on Sept. 8, Odyssey Media Group Staffers sat down for Q&As with Cedar Shoals High School head football coach LeRoy Ryals and Clarke Central High School head football coach David Perno.
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Q&A: New CCHS boys varsity basketball coach Stefan Smith
by Micah Shannon May 26, 2020Former Clarke Central High School assistant varsity girls basketball coach Stefan Smith directs players…
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Accepting what’s naturally yours
by Samaiyah Ra'aid April 30, 2020The natural hair movement has changed a lot since the 1960s, and these changes have greatly affected African American women.
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ODYSSEY Media Group takes on Southern Interscholastic Press Association
by Naomi Hendershot March 17, 2020From March 6 through 8, members of the ODYSSEY Media Group, Journalism 1 and iliad Literary-Art magazine attended the annual Southern Interscholastic Press Association conference.
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Black History Month program
by Colin Frick February 23, 2020The Clarke Central High School Black Culture Club performed its Black History Month program on Feb. 21 in the Mell Auditorium.
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Former Athens-Clarke County residents of the Linnentown neighborhood spoke to Clarke Central High School students and staff on Feb. 19.
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The Clarke Central High School Media Specialists will be hosting an author event on Feb. 12 with the authors of “I’m Not Dying With You Tonight,” Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal.
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Clarke Central High School Family Engagement Specialist Christain Barner will be assisting the CCHS community in the transition to block schedule for the 2020-2021 school year.
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Video and music producer Nicholas Byrne, a 2015 Clarke Central High School graduate, discusses his process of producing and creating his own electronic music.
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The Clarke Central High School tennis team head coach Elliot Slane shares his hopes for the upcoming season.
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Localizing Black history
by Tecoya Richardson December 14, 2019Local Athens artist Broderick Flanigan and Miami artist Elio Mercado were selected by the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission to paint a mural recognizing Black businesses on Hot Corner in Downtown Athens.
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Opened in March, Figment Kombucha is a local kombucha brewery that uses local and seasonal ingredients to create a unique Athens taste.
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CCHS vs CSHS varsity basketball games
by Audrey Kennedy December 12, 2019The Clarke Central High School boys and girls varsity basketball teams played Heritage High School boys and girls varsity teams on Dec. 10 in the New Gym.
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Many students, teachers and clubs at Clarke Central High School have raised concerns about how waste is handled at CCHS, specifically in the cafeteria, and what can be done to improve it.
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Clarke County School District Superintendent discusses contract termination with Board of Education
by Maya Cornish December 4, 2019The Clarke County School District Board of Education and CCSD Superintendent Dr. Demond Means discussed his contract termination as Superintendent on Dec. 3 at the Athens Community Career Academy during an executive session.
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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.
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Gladiators move to Elite Eight
by Gretchen Hinger November 23, 2019The Clarke Central High School varsity football team defeated Wayne County High School on Nov. 22, advancing to the third round of state playoffs.
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Days of dysfunction
by Mackenzie Caudill November 21, 2019The Clarke County School District superintendent and Board of Education face contention following an official complaint that threatens the district’s school accreditation.
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The Clarke Central High School marching band will potentially play their final home game halftime show of the 2019-20 school year on Nov. 22 against Wayne County High School for the second round of the Georgia High School Association AAAAA football state playoffs.
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The Clarke Central High School boys basketball team has begun practicing for their 2019-20 schedule and hope to take on the season as a unified group.
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The Clarke Central High School Touchdown Club helps feed the CCHS football team every Thursday and Friday.
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Starting with Sherman
by Gretchen Hinger November 15, 2019Clarke Central High School head cross country coach Mollie Sherman is new to the cross country team in the 2019-20 school year.
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By the numbers: Clarke Central High School vs. Lithia Springs High School
by Sophia Long November 14, 2019Clarke Central High School will play Lithia Springs High School at 7:30 p.m on Nov. 16 at CCHS for the first round of the playoffs.
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Clarke Central High School takes the region championship
by Elena Gilbertson Hall November 9, 2019On Nov. 8, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team pulled off a win against No. 1-ranked team Buford High School in the Region Championship.
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Alternative musician Alexander O’Connor, professionally known by his stage name Rex Orange County, released his latest album, “Pony”, on Oct. 25
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The Clarke Central High School varsity basketball cheer squad will kick-off the season on Nov. 6, against Cross Keys High School.
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Q&A: Superintendent Dr. Demond Means
by Elena Gilbertson Hall October 30, 2019Clarke County School District Superintendent Dr. Demond Means speaks with the
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The Clarke Central High School varsity softball team has had 10 different coaches in the past 20 years.
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In order to resolve conflict more efficiently and build a positive school culture, Clarke Central High School is implementing restorative justice circles for the 2019-20 school year.
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Exploring the Eastside
by Tecoya Richardson October 25, 2019“Across The River: The People, Places, and Culture of East Athens”, written by Dr. Maxine Pinson Easom and Patsy Hawkins Arnold, acknowledges the origins of East Athens and the city of Athens as a whole.
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The Clarke Central High School varsity football team defeated Winder-Barrow High School 56-3 in the CCHS homecoming game on Oct. 18.
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The Clarke Central High School varsity football team defeated Winder-Barrow High School 56-3 in the CCHS homecoming game on Oct. 18.
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53rd Classic City Championship package
by Owen Donnelly October 3, 2019The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will compete against town rival, Cedar Shoals High School, on Oct. 4 at Waters-Wilkins Stadium.
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The Clarke Central High School softball team has begun preparation for their upcoming competitions at the regional level.
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Clarke County School District Board of Education discuss legal counsel for AdvancED complaint
by Maya Cornish September 30, 2019The Clarke County School District Board of Education called for a special meeting to be held on Sept. 26 at the Athens Community Career Academy to further discuss their role regarding the AdvancED complaint.
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The ODYSSEY Media Group attended the Georgia Scholastic Press Association fall conference on Sept. 19 at The Classic Center.
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CCHS vs. Lanier High School varsity football preview
by Owen Donnelly September 18, 2019On Sept. 20, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team will play at Lanier High School.
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As the Clarke Central High School softball team dives deeper into the season, they work to meet new head varsity softball coach Alex Holmes’ goals and expectations for the year.
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The Clarke Central High School Army JROTC Gladiator Battalion held the annual 9/11 Ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at CCHS.
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Gallery: CCHS vs. Oconee County varsity football
by Luna Reichert August 31, 2019The Clarke Central High School varsity football team defeated Oconee County High School 28-21 in the Billy Henderson Stadium on Aug. 30.
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The Clarke Central High School varsity cheer team will begin their season on Aug. 23 at the varsity football game against Winder-Barrow High School.
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Clarke Central High School sophomore and JROTC platoon first sergeant Hayyah De Lane is awarded a $1250 scholarship by the National Association of Black Accountants.
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Alex Holmes named new head softball coach
by Alexander Robinson April 25, 2019Clarke Central High School alumnus and former Apalachee High School head softball coach Alex Holmes will continue his career as the new CCHS head softball coach.
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Fourteen Clarke Central High School teachers have been nominated for awards from the Foundation for Excellence in Public Education.
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The Pennsylvania state House of Representatives held a swearing-in ceremony for its first Muslim woman representative, but the ceremony was opened with a Christian prayer.
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Southern Festivals hosted Athens’ first-ever annual St. Patrick’s Day festival in downtown Athens on March 17.
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Members of the ODYSSEY Media Group joined student journalists from high schools across the Southeast in attending the annual Southern Interscholastic Press Association conference from March 1 through 3.
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New York Times best-selling author Angie Thomas’ book, “On The Come Up,” was released…
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Clarke Central High School variety staffer Tecoya Richardson talks with retired Athens Housing Authority Board of Directors Chairman Charlie Maddox as he shares his insight on Black History Month.
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Clarke Central High School Journalism I student Audrey Enghauser shares her story about how her passion for playing the flute has developed over the last four years.
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CCHS vs. Madison County High School varsity soccer preview
by Elena Gilbertson Hall February 7, 2019The Clarke Central High School varsity soccer teams will face off against the Madison County High School varsity soccer teams on Feb. 8.
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The Clarke Central High School varsity Lady Glads played their first game of the season against Lumpkin County at CCHS on Feb. 2.
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Clarke Central High School Varsity and JV volleyball teams both ended their season on Oct. 2 following the teams’ loss to Buford High School and Loganville High School.
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Despite the cultural progress made by the #MeToo movement, the state of Georgia is…
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Gallery: Clarke Central varsity volleyball senior night
by Luna Reichert September 28, 2018Gallery and cover photo by Luna Reichert The Clarke Central High School varsity volleyball…
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The Clarke Central High School class of 2020-21 graduated at the Billy Henderson Stadium on May 22 at 10 a.m.