Isabella Westrich

CCHS Drama Club member La´Kyla Jones, a senior, has the power to transform into every character she plays.

Athens Community Career Academy will offer new pathways starting in the 2024-25 school year.

The Athens Community Career Academy’s newly-opened Yellow Jacket Bistro and refurbished kitchen allows culinary students to take their hands-on learing to new heights.

News Editor and Journalism I Facilitator Isabella Westrich, a senior, reflects on her time in the ODYSSEY Media Group.

Five students from the piano program will perform at CCHS’ Fall Fine Arts Night on Nov. 16 in the E.B. Mell Lobby and Auditorium.

News Editor Isabella Westrich reflects on how her perception of her hometown has changed as she’s grown up.

On Sept. 21, an event was held to commemorate the naming of Linnentown Lane.

Many factors make the end of the second semester the hardest part of the school year for students.

The Foundation for Excellence in Public Education recognized two CCHS teachers for their outstanding performance.

Johnnie Lay Burks, the first Black teacher at Chase Street Elementary School, has broken barriers and made change through her career as an educator.

Variety Editor Isabella Westrich reflects on the role that her grandpa, a chef, and the food he makes have played in her life.

With the 95th Academy Awards approaching on March 12, Variety Editor Isabella Westrich shares her predictions for this year’s winners.

As the nation celebrates Black History Month, “Now Is The Time: Shouting Fire in a Crowded Theater”, a collaborative album featuring Athens hip hop artists, is putting a spotlight on Black trailblazers.

After tasting hot chocolate from a variety of cafes around Athens, ODYSSEY Media Group staffers conclude that Condor Chocolates and Sips Espresso Cafe offer the best hot chocolates in town.

The National Endowment for the Arts approved a grant of $10,000 for Canopy Studio, which will allow the company to make itself more accessible to the Athens community.

After sampling fries from a variety of fast food restaurants across Athens, members of the ODYSSEY Media Group staff conclude that Chick-fil-A and Cookout offer the best fries in town.

CCHS Class of 2015 alumnus and Cozybear Nursery owner and founder Deijhon Yearby has pursued his passion for plants through his business.

Variety Editor Isabella Westrich shares some facts about Diwali, which lasts from Oct. 22-26 in 2022.

CCSD students and teachers came together with HEART Music faculty to perform music at HEART Music’s Hispanic Heritage Month event, which took place on Oct. 16 at Hendershot’s.

Athens’ Slutty Vegan location will delight both vegans and non-vegans with its colorful flavors and personality.

The U.S. is facing a national teacher shortage, but what on earth could possibly be stopping people from being teachers?

The Linnentown Documentary and Panel event was held at Ciné on Aug. 15 by Athens Reparations Action and featured a showing of the documentary “Linnentown: urban renewal, white supremacy and the University of Georgia” as well as a panel discussion.

Cofer’s Home and Garden Showplace’s family focus and community connections set it
apart from other businesses in Athens.

Interim College Adviser Brionna Johnson is helping to plan “‘22 and Through,” an event celebrating seniors’ graduation and plans after high school.

The world is facing an impending climate crisis. But having breathable air in the future would mean inconveniencing ourselves today… ugh.

Variety staffer Isabella Westrich talks with award-winning cartoonist and illustrator Eleanor Davis, an Athens native who currently lives in Arizona, to discuss her accomplishments, inspiration and the meaning of her art.

Interim College Advisers Brionna Johnson and Shellby Branch are working together to help CCHS students plan their futures.

With the change in CCSD mask and visitor policies, CCHS is able to hold more in-person events for parents and guardians, increasing their involvement at the school.

CCHS Class of 2012 alumna Kassandra Sandoval has had to overcome challenges in order to find confidence in her voice, both as an immigrant and as a software engineer.

In addition to preparing delicious Jamaican food, local restaurant Rashe’s Cuisine is active in both educating and supporting the Athens community.

College Adviser Tavaria Smith is currently focused on getting college applications submitted for seniors.

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.

The CCHS swim team is gearing up for their first meet of the season, which will take place on Nov. 13 in Morgan County.

Head swimming and diving coach Emily Hulse has many goals for the CCHS swimming and diving team in their upcoming season, which started on Oct. 11.

Healthcare workers have done their best to protect the public from COVID-19. Now we need to do the same for them.

Adele’s new single “Easy On Me,” released on Oct. 14, is a commercial and artistic success that demonstrates her mastery of the emotional ballad.

On Sept. 30 the CCHS junior varsity football team will go into their final game of the season against Apalachee High School school, their last chance to improve their 1-4 record.