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Elena Webber

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Elena Webber is a senior at Clarke Central High School in Athens, Ga and is the Managing Editor for the ODYSSEY Media Group. This is Elena's fourth year on staff and she hopes to grow the program by leading her peers. Elena has presented at a multitude of conferences such as the Southern Interscholastic Press Association, Georgia Scholastic Press Association and more. Outside of ODYSSEY Elena enjoys reading, playing sports and spending time with friends.

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    Promoting Asian Inclusivity

    by Elena Webber April 18, 2021

    In response to recent anti-Asian attacks, Athens organizations such as the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement and SOUL are working to support Asian-Americans.

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    A new bill to ban books: Senate Bill 226

    by Elena Webber April 5, 2021

    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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    New addition to Athens: College Square Plaza

    by Elena Webber October 20, 2020

    The block of College Avenue between East Clayton Street and East Broad Street was closed off on Oct. 8 to implement a pedestrian and dining space called College Square Plaza.

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    Moving the monument

    by Elena Webber August 15, 2020

    The Soldiers’ Monument in Downtown Athens, which was first erected in 1872, has now been moved after years of controversy.

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    The toll of technology

    by Elena Webber May 21, 2020

    As schools across the United States close due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some are having to switch to digital learning, which has posed problems for students.

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    Updated grading policy for CCSD

    by Elena Webber April 28, 2020

    A laptop with Google Classroom and Campus Portal tabs pulled up is shown above.…

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    Q&A: Comedian Cherith Fuller

    by Elena Webber March 20, 2020

    Stand-up comic and Cartoon Network associate writer and producer Cherith Fuller discusses her journey of becoming a comedian and the challenges she has faced.

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    Clarke Middle School’s road to renovations

    by Elena Webber February 20, 2020

    Preparations are being made at Clarke Middle School to undergo renovations and a possible rebuild.

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    Central vs Cedar basketball game coverage

    by Elena Webber January 27, 2020

    The Cedar Shoals High School girls and boys varsity basketball teams beat Clarke Central High School 63-50 and 66-56 respectively on Jan. 25.

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    CCHS vs CSHS boys varsity basketball game coverage

    by Elena Webber January 27, 2020

    On Jan 25, the Cedar Shoals High School boys varsity basketball team beat Clarke Central High School for the second time this season, with a final score of 66-56.

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    CCHS vs CSHS girls varsity basketball game coverage

    by Elena Webber January 27, 2020

    On Jan 25, the Cedar Shoals High School girls varsity basketball team beat Clarke Central High School for the second time this season, with a final score of 63-50.

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    Welcoming principal Pendley

    by Elena Webber September 28, 2019

    Clarke Middle School Principal Christopher Pendley has taken the place of former CMS Principal Tad MacMillan who retired after the 2018-19 school year.

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    Review: “Hollywood’s Bleeding”

    by Elena Webber September 26, 2019

    American rapper Post Malone released his third album, “Hollywood’s Bleeding” on Sept. 6. The album maintains Malone’s unique style of rapping but brings a different trap-pop vibe to the songs.

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    CCHS Volleyball vs. Athens Academy

    by Elena Webber August 14, 2019

    The Clarke Central High School varsity and JV volleyball teams lost to Athens Academy on Aug. 13.

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    Lawrence is leaving

    by Elena Webber April 28, 2019

    Clarke Central High School Director of Bands and fine arts department co-chair Dr. Robert…

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    Jazz Band takes on LGPE

    by Elena Webber April 18, 2019

    The Clarke Central High School Jazz Band will be participating in Jazz Large Group Performance Evaluation at East Jackson Comprehensive High School on April 18.

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    Introducing the Mayor’s Youth Commission

    by Elena Webber April 11, 2019

    The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government recently established an 11-member Mayor’s Youth Commission that will engage high schoolers with local government and community service opportunities.

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    Gallery: LGPE CCHS 2019

    by Elena Webber March 23, 2019

    The Clarke Central High School band program hosted one of the sites for District 14 for the Large Group Performance Evaluation on March 21-22.

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    LGPE returns

    by Elena Webber March 22, 2019

    The Clarke Central High School band program will be one of the sites hosting the Large Group Performance Evaluation for District 14 on March 21-22.

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    Stories of Athens Black History

    by Elena Webber February 27, 2019

    To commemorate Black History Month, ODYSSEY Media Group reporters conducted interviews with Black Athenians. They share their lived experiences of Black History.

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    Preparing for Pre-LGPE

    by Elena Webber February 15, 2019

    The Clarke Central High School band program is preparing for the Pre-Large Group Performance Evaluation, which will take place on Feb. 21.

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    Q&A: CCHS assistant swim coach Sean Gillan

    by Elena Webber February 11, 2019

    Clarke Central High School assistant swim coach Sean Gillan was aiming for the 1984 Olympics as a swimmer but had surgery for a nerve ablation in his left shoulder, which prevented him from competing.

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    Prepping for the soccer season

    by Elena Webber November 11, 2018

    The Clarke Central High School varsity and JV boys soccer teams started their pre-season workouts on Nov. 2.

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    Ending the 2018 volleyball season

    by Elena Webber October 22, 2018

    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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  • ReviewsSliderVariety

    Review: The Hate U Give

    by Elena Webber October 13, 2018

    “The Hate U Give”, a movie directed by George Tillman Jr., premiered on Oct. 5. The movie is an accurate representation of the award-winning book by Angie Thomas.

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    Preview: Cedar varsity volleyball game

    by Elena Webber September 17, 2018

    The Clarke Central High School JV volleyball team plays in its second game of…

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    Preview: Oconee varsity volleyball game

    by Elena Webber September 12, 2018

    The Clarke Central High School varsity and JV volleyball teams will each play Athens Christian High School and Oconee County High School on Sept. 20.

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  • ReviewsSliderVariety

    Review: “Erebos”

    by Elena Webber April 5, 2018

    The book “Erebos” by Ursula Poznanski is a must-read with its mysterious plot of a manipulative and dangerous video game that tries to take over the lives of Nick Dunmore and his high school friends.

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    From me to you

    by Elena Webber February 27, 2018

    Journalism I student Elena Webber writes of the memories she shared with and love she had for Clarke Central High School junior Kate Jones, who passed away on Feb. 17.

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  • SliderSports

    Hit it to win it

    by Elena Webber February 6, 2018

    The Clarke Central High School tennis team, coached by Stephen Hinson and Brook Craft, is practicing for the upcoming season with hopes for improvement and a fun time.

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