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Signs showing favor for a SPARK dual campus are found posted outside Springdale Park Elementary. Many Springdale Park parents prefer the dual campus as opposed to a new K-5 elementary school in the cluster because it would rezone fewer students.
APS solicits community input on new elementary school
Jamie Marlowe • June 1, 2022

Atlanta Public Schools is planning to create a new K-5 elementary school in the former Inman Middle School building. A final decision is expected in August. The...

The Southerner interviewed eight notable members of the Class of 2022 to celebrate and commemorate the first graduating class of Midtown High School.
First class of Midtown High School graduates
May 23, 2022
Senior Aaliyah Rapping gives a speech at Piedmont Park on Friday, May 13 about injustices women are facing with abortion and reproductive rights.
Students organize ‘Rally for Roe’ to protest leaked Supreme Court brief
May 16, 2022
Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring presents at the State of the Cluster meeting discussing district status.
Principals and administrators discuss cluster at State of the Cluster meeting
May 10, 2022
Ania Solovei is from Kyiv and now lives in the U.S. but most of her family still lives in Ukraine. “When the war first started, I watched it live on CNN. I had to call my mom in Kyiv who was peacefully asleep and tell her that the war had started. It was a terrible day.”
Atlanta Students for Ukraine organize tribute event, show support for Ukraine
April 28, 2022
Sports
Senior Everett Schroeder stands on the podium at the State meet.
Freshman Danayja Harper competes in the Atlanta Track Classic. Harper finished second in the 300 meter hurdles in 43.10 at state and is third in the country for freshamn in this event.
Jory Richardson smiles infront of the U at the University of Miami during her official visit.
Senior Everett Schroeder placed first in the 800, 1600, 3200 and the 4x800 relay at the Region-AAAAA meet.
Lifestyle
By having complete control of her camera settings and developing process, Lowry is able to perfectly execute her artistic vision.
Senior Lowry finds passion in film photography
Alannah Edwards • June 7, 2022

While quality digital photography has become more accessible than ever through mobile devices, senior Evelyn Lowry prefers developing film by hand. Lowry has experimented...

Matthews participates in a showcase at Catapult Acting Studios.
Sophomore Matthews acts in upcoming show, ‘Heaux Phase’
May 27, 2022
Junior Dipesh Aggarwal returns to the dressing room after opening Midtowns 2022 fashion show.
Junior Aggarwal finds passion in arts, fashion
May 26, 2022
Campers and counselors pose for a final picture before the end of camp.
Freshman Johnson finds success in business, Camp Zimmer
May 26, 2022
Sophomore Sawyer Miyake prepares sushi for the upcoming lunch period. Miyake, whose family is originally from Japan and lived in Hawaii before it was claimed by the United States, enjoys connecting to his heritage through food.
Stories of Asian Americans exemplified in Midtown community
May 25, 2022
Comment
Class rank can hurt the mental health of students as they feel identified by a number pitting them against their peers.
Class ranking outdated, should not determine academic achievement
Sierra Pape • May 20, 2022

At Midtown, the prospective career paths are as diverse as the student body and a class rank does not cater to the futures of most students. In most high schools,...

Student sleeps at desk after a long day of studying for finals and AP exams.
Students prepare for finals, AP exams
May 16, 2022
World No. 2 Daniil Medvedev is one of the notable players who will not be allowed to play at Wimbledon under the new ban of Russian and Belarusian athletes. Bans such as the one at Wimbledon are unfair to athletes and set threaten the unity in world sports.
Wimbledon ban of Russian athletes unfair, sets dangerous precedent
May 12, 2022
During the pandemic, many businesses went cashless, as credit cards and tap-to-pay mobile apps became increasingly popular. However, not having cash as an option for payment significantly harms low-income Americans.
Businesses should bring back cash as payment option
May 10, 2022
The trend of book banning has recently returned, with states and school districts across the country voting to ban books that deal with controversial issues.
Book banning hurts younger generations
May 3, 2022
News Briefs
APS to host Special Olympics Track and Field
May 23, 2022
National Honor Society informal induction to be held in Aug.
May 23, 2022
Midtown’s Graduation Ceremony nears
May 23, 2022
Trending Stories
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The Southerner interviewed eight notable members of the Class of 2022 to celebrate and commemorate the first graduating class of Midtown High School.

First class of Midtown High School graduates

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Dont Look Up, a satire directed by Adam McKay, emphasizes the detriments of ignoring the current climate crisis.

‘Don’t Look Up’ movie captures reality of climate crisis

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Junior Dipesh Aggarwal returns to the dressing room after opening Midtowns 2022 fashion show.

Junior Aggarwal finds passion in arts, fashion

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The Plaza Theatre, located in the heart of Poncey-Highland, is the only independently-owned theater inside the Perimeter. The building maintains a vintage feel while still adapting to modern changes.

Historic, nostalgic Plaza Theatre plans for future

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Signs showing favor for a SPARK dual campus are found posted outside Springdale Park Elementary. Many Springdale Park parents prefer the dual campus as opposed to a new K-5 elementary school in the cluster because it would rezone fewer students.

APS solicits community input on new elementary school

Sports Briefs
Midtown wins region all-sports trophy
May 25, 2022
Strength Workouts Scheduled for Summer
May 23, 2022
GHSA golf state championship results
May 20, 2022
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Social Emotional Learning Student Opinions
Kinley Roberts, Writer
Student Life Briefs
Pre-commencement Ceremony for Seniors
May 17, 2022
Final exam schedule
May 17, 2022
CCC scholarship application is open
May 9, 2022
Humans of Midtown
Summer sits at lunch on her last day of high school
Rapposelli transitions to her math class.
Frizzel plays outside with friends during lunch.
Miranda-Pimentel smiles in his Drafting and Design class.

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