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English teacher Alex Wallace helps freshmen Cameron Collier, Emily Stevens, and Grady Richman in class. This week, a new class of freshmen students began high school.
Students return for the start of the 2022-2023 school year
Sayan Sonnad-Joshi • August 1, 2022

Students returned to school after the summer break on Aug 1. This year, Mondays, including the first day, will be C days where students will attend all eight of...

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
June 1, 2022
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
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 Holds Back-to-School Bash for School Supplies
August 8, 2022
Music Midtown Canceled Due to Conflict over Georgia Gun Laws
August 8, 2022
Homecoming Traditions Return Fully to Midtown
August 8, 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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English teacher Alex Wallace helps freshmen Cameron Collier, Emily Stevens, and Grady Richman in class. This week, a new class of freshmen students began high school.

Students return for the start of the 2022-2023 school year

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The Midtown girls soccer team lost 4-0 to Blessed Trinity in the 2021 soccer state semifinals. Starting in the next academic year, Midtown will remain in class 5A. Blessed Trinity is moving up from 5A to 6A due to their higher numbers of students living out-of-zone.

GHSA applies new multiplier in reclassification

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Black and Hispanic students score lower on the math section of the SAT, on average, than White and Asian students. However, the cause of this problem extends beyond schools. Racial disparities in SAT math scores are symptomatic of larger issues within students surrounding environments.

SAT math scores highlight racial inequality

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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
Girls softball loses to Villa Rica
August 12, 2022
Varsity volleyball defeats Chamblee but falls to Lambert in tri-match
August 10, 2022
Strength and conditioning workouts resume
August 8, 2022
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Video
Social Emotional Learning Student Opinions
Kinley Roberts, Writer
Student Life Briefs
Midtown Math Center Reopens
August 8, 2022
Underclassmen Yearbook Photos
August 8, 2022
Mock Trial holds interest meeting
August 3, 2022
Humans of Midtown
Bowie in her Pre-calculus class.
Jameson Knight, junior
Zachary Chan, sophomore
Prevost sits in AP Environmental Science.

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