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Angel Jara is a senior at Clarke Central High School and a News Staffer for the ODYSSEY Media Group. He hopes to inspire and inform the publication’s readers with his writing and keep the ODYSSEY’s legacy strong. Jara is also passionate about music and creative writing.

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    Trust the process

    by Angel Jara May 14, 2024

    CCHS will hire a new college adviser for the 2024-2025 school year through the Georgia College Advising Corps.

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    Senior Blog: Angel Jara

    by Angel Jara April 16, 2024

    News Staffer Angel Jara speaks on his time in the ODYSSEY and how it’s impacted him.

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    Don’t lose your dinosaur

    by Angel Jara April 8, 2024

    News Staffer Angel Jara discusses the significance of the movie “Step Brothers” and what it means to him as he prepares to enter the adult world.

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    Event preview: CCHS College Financial Aid Night

    by Angel Jara March 28, 2024

    CCHS will host their second College Financial Aid Night of the 2023-24 school year to help students complete FAFSA applications.

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    Athens Tech comes to CCHS

    by Angel Jara February 5, 2024

    CCHS will host a college application workshop for Athens Technical College on Feb. 6 from 12 to 2 p.m in Room 242.

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    Moving Up

    by Angel Jara January 24, 2024

    CCHS Assistant Principal Everett “Barten” Nealy came to CCHS in 2017 with the goal of helping students and has spread his influence through his various positions.

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    She’s got the chops

    by Angel Jara January 13, 2024

    Freshman Jade Scott qualified for the Georgia Music Educators Association All-State Band, which will perform on March 2 at the Classic Center in Athens.

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    Bittersweet goodbye

    by Angel Jara December 20, 2023

    Social studies department teacher Karena LaRosa will retire after more than 16 years teaching at CCHS.

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    FBLA American Enterprise Day Essay Contest winners announced

    by Angel Jara December 2, 2023

    FBLA Vice President of Competition Adrian Rangel, a junior, won FBLA’s American Enterprise Day Essay Contest for the second year in a row.

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    Getting ready for Morgan

    by Angel Jara December 1, 2023

    CCHS’ swimming and diving team will have its first away meet of the season against Morgan County High School on Dec. 1.

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  • EventsNews

    Event Coverage: Fine Arts Night 2023

    by Angel Jara November 18, 2023

    CCHS’ Fine Arts Night was held on Nov. 16 in the E.B. Mell Lobby and Auditorium from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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    Making a Splash

    by Angel Jara November 10, 2023

    CCHS’ swimming and diving team will have their first meet of the 2023-2024 season at the University of Georgia Ramsey Student Center on Nov. 10.

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    Looking Forward

    by Angel Jara October 11, 2023

    As the CCHS’ football C-team approaches their last game of the season against Oconee County High School at home on Oct. 11 at 5:30 p.m, they reflect on the progress they have made over the course of the season.

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    Event Coverage: Hispanic Heritage Festival

    by Angel Jara October 6, 2023

    Members of local dance group Tonalli perform on Oct. 4 in the CCHS bus…

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    Game Coverage: CCHS Volleyball Senior Night

    by Angel Jara September 23, 2023

    The CCHS varsity volleyball team played Heritage High School and Flowery Branch High School amidst the team’s annual Senior Night celebration.

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    Game Preview: CCHS vs. Oconee County High School C-team football

    by Angel Jara September 21, 2023

    Going into the fourth game of their season with an 0-3 record , Clarke Central High School’s football C-team looks to clinch their first victory of the season against Oconee County High School.

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    Review: Dunkin’ Pumpkin Spice Latte

    by Angel Jara August 29, 2023

    Dunkin’s pumpkin spice latte doesn’t disappoint and is sure to be a hit amongst the chain’s avid-fans and new customers alike.

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