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Maya Cornish is a senior at Clarke Central High School and Viewpoints Editor of the ODYSSEY Media Group. She has previously been to journalism conferences such as the Georgia Scholastic Press Association and the Southern Interscholastic Press Association as well as participating in the Summer 2019 Media & Leadership Academy at Grady College at University of Georgia. Cornish hopes to create new ideas and discussions with her work. She is a NSLI-Y Russian summer 2018 scholarship recipient and enjoys watching comedy stand-ups on Netflix in her free time.

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    CMS plans for the future

    by Maya Cornish May 8, 2021

    Clarke County School District middle schools have hosted in-person instruction since March 22 and are planning for additional summer instruction.

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    Ceramics at Central

    by Maya Cornish May 1, 2021

    A Ceramics I course will be offered at CCHS for the 2021-22 school year, which will be focused on making both sculptural and functional forms of clay pieces by hand.

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    Personal Narrative: Selective Listening

    by Maya Cornish April 12, 2021

    Viewpoints Editor Maya Cornish shares her experience with college application essays and how biased they can be.

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    The Cornish Kids

    by Maya Cornish March 18, 2021

    Viewpoints Editor Maya Cornish writes a letter to her younger brothers, Clarke Central High School sophomore Lukas Cornish and Clarke Middle School seventh-grader Evan Cornish, about her experiences as their older sister.

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    Q&A: CCHS counselor Darline Coleman

    by Maya Cornish January 12, 2021

    Viewpoints Editor Maya Cornish talks with Clarke Central High School counselor Darline Coleman about her experience as a counselor and how the CCHS counseling department has adapted to the new needs of students due to COVID-19.

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    Swearing in Superintendent

    by Maya Cornish December 11, 2020

    Clarke County School District Interim Superintendent Dr. Xernona Thomas was announced as the official CCSD Superintendent on Dec. 10.

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    Fowler returns back to online

    by Maya Cornish November 11, 2020

    Fowler Drive Elementary School returns to virtual learning after a week of in-person instruction from Nov. 9 to Nov 13.

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    Your next Netflix ruler: “The Queen’s Gambit”

    by Maya Cornish November 3, 2020

    Based on the 1983 book of the same name by Walter Tevis, Netflix released its Original limited series “The Queen’s Gambit” on Oct. 23. While it may appear to be a binge-show for intellectuals, it carries themes understandable to any mature viewer.

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    CCSD provides meals during virtual learning

    by Maya Cornish October 25, 2020

    The CCSD School Nutrition department has worked to ensure student access to meals since school was made virtual on March 16.

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    CCSD moves to online-only instruction

    by Maya Cornish July 22, 2020

    In a Clarke County School District press release, all schools will be on a digital platform for the 2020-21 school year.

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    Which way is the right way?

    by Maya Cornish June 4, 2020

    ODYSSEY Media Group News Editor Maya Cornish shares her thoughts of becoming a senior and the anxiety that comes with it.

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    Ready! Set! Stop?

    by Maya Cornish May 25, 2020

    Georgia’s Dual Enrollment program has been amended by Georgia House of Representatives Bill 444, which was passed on April 28. The Bill will reduce funding, and in turn, potentially lower state debt.

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    Review: “Beastars”

    by Maya Cornish April 14, 2020

    Based on the Japanese manga of the same name, “Beastars” is a highly addictive 12-episode Netflix Original anime. But be warned, it isn’t meant for sensitive audiences.

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    Focusing on National FFA week

    by Maya Cornish February 24, 2020

    National FFA week will be celebrated at Clarke Central High School the week of Feb. 22.

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    Back to block

    by Maya Cornish February 24, 2020

    In January, Clarke Central High School announced that CCHS will switch to a block schedule, starting in the 2020-21 school year.

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    Seeding a new season

    by Maya Cornish February 14, 2020

    Clarke Central High School’s Future Farmers of America chapter is competing in the Nursery/Landscaping Career Development Event for the first time on Feb. 27.

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    Clarke County School District Superintendent discusses contract termination with Board of Education

    by Maya Cornish December 4, 2019

    The 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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    A Boza chronicle

    by Maya Cornish November 12, 2019

    In her time in the Clarke County School District, Clarke Central High School Associate Principal Dr. Linda Boza has built deep relationships that helped her fall in love with the school and district.

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    Clarke County School District Board of Education discuss legal counsel for AdvancED complaint

    by Maya Cornish September 30, 2019

    The 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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    Breaking News: Board of Education discusses misconduct complaint

    by Maya Cornish August 30, 2019

    The Clarke County School District Board of Education called for a special meeting on Aug. 29 at the Athens Community Career Academy to discuss the AdvancED complaint regarding select members of the BOE.

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    Writing winners: 2019 Young Georgia Authors competition

    by Maya Cornish May 3, 2019

    Four students from Clarke Central High School were the winners at various levels for the 2019 Young Georgia Authors competition.

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    From Russia with Love

    by Maya Cornish December 10, 2018

    Viewpoints writer Maya Cornish shares her experience with a Russian family and the stereotypes that sometimes go along with it.

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    Preview: Drill Team & Competitive Color Guard

    by Maya Cornish November 14, 2018

    The Clarke Central High School JROTC Drill Team & Competitive Color Guard prepare for its 2018-19 season.

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    Selling out cell phones

    by Maya Cornish November 13, 2018

    Clarke Central High School’s new cell phone policy is beneficial for the student body.

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    JROTC holds 9/11 commemoration

    by Maya Cornish September 11, 2018

    On Sept. 11, Clarke Central High School and Athens community members stand in silence…

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