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Girls and boys dive team takes on City Championships on Jan. 27

Julia Barton
January 27, 2025
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AMERICAN IMPERIALISM: President Donald Trump’s recent threats to annex Canada and Greenland and take back the Panama Canal have the potential to cause global conflict on an unprecedented scale.
Trump reinvents American expansionism, spurs conflict
STUDENT SONGS: Midtown students participate in the Jan. 9 workshop with professional recording artist David Ryan Harris. These workshops offer feedback for students to help them build skills.
First songwriting workshops and competition drive creative collaboration
A TRANFORMATIVE LEADER: In his political career, former president Jimmy Carter left an indelible mark on national education policy and Atlanta education. (Illustration by Nora Crawford)
Former president Jimmy Carter passes, leaves mark on education policy, Atlanta Public Schools
Juniors Charlotte English and Harper Green practice short passage questions at an after-school study session. These sessions provide students with helpful practice and tips for the SAT.
New SAT program stimulates learning, prepares students
REVOLTING CHILDREN: The winter musical "Matilda" included a number of songs, including "Revolting Children." The musical depicts the life of a young girl Matilda Wormwood, a 5-year-old girl with the gift of telekinesis, who loves reading. Matilda overcomes obstacles between her friends and family.
Behind the Curtain: Bringing Matilda to the Stage
Juniors Akeem Cooper (Left) and Quantavius Bradley (Right) perform a cheer during the basketball game against Maynard Jackson on Jan. 28, where the girls won 59-50 and the boys lost 64-42. Cooper has been on the team for the past two seasons, and this is Bradley's first season.
Juniors Bradley, Cooper defy stereotypes
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'Mufasa: The Lion King' movie revives old classic
The Carter Presidential Center hosted a public visitation from Jan. 4 to Jan. 7, allowing visitors to pay their respects to former President and Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter.
Carter Presidential Center holds tribute for former President Carter
Vinyl resurgence grows music community
Midtown holds homecoming pep rally
Midtown's JROTC program instills strength, skills
In front of the breezeway, the orchestra played on top of the steps, which served as their temporary stage
Midtown orchestra holds fall concert at lawn in front of school
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Freshman Julianna Richman competes at the Atlanta City Championship on Jan. 28.
Dive team struggles with lack of practice facility
Lark McCormack dribbles in her first soccer game back on May 18 after a year recovery from a torn ACL. Later this game, McCormack retore her ACL, putting her out for another year.
Freshman McCormack tears ACL during soccer twice, joins track
Junior Trent Bockman takes the ball up against Forest Park on Nov. 22. Both Trent and his sister Devin Bockman have played basketball since they were children, and he believes that their dynamic has pushed him to improve as a player.
Sibling duos compete in basketball, encourage improvement
Juniors Emma Jordan and Taryn Thomson receive instruction from Assistant Coach Brooks Smith at a practice on Dec. 2. After being introduced to wrestling only a month prior, they need to learn the techniques and hand placements that are crucial to success in wrestling.
Midtown Wrestling strives for female representation, persists through challenges
Ben Rudisch aggressively kicks leg pad held by coach Anthony Minh Nguyen in private training session.
Junior Rudisch learns life lessons in Muay Thai
Junior Lizzie Lyman pins down her opponent while grappling. Lyman has been doing martial arts for seven years.
Martial Arts help teen girls with self-defense
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Julia Barton
Julia Barton, Sports Associate Managing Editor
Julia Barton is a junior and this is her second year writing for the Southerner. She enjoys volleyball, photography and hanging out with her friends. She is excited to write for the Southerner this year.