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the Southerner Online
An upbeat website for a downtown school

the Southerner Online
Emma Young

Emma Young, Social Media Managing Editor

Emma Young is a senior and this is her third year writing for the Southerner. When she’s not writing, she is playing lacrosse or hanging out with friends.

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Gutierrez smiles in his AP Psychology class.

Anthony Gutierrez Cortes

Emma Young
February 5, 2024
Senior Rowe Sharp models a dress she made in the fashion show. Sharp's experience from her costume design internship at Dad's Garage has helped her when making clothes for her fashion class.

Senior Sharp explores costume design through internship

Emma Young
December 10, 2023
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones proposed a plan to pay teachers an annual stipend, if they completed fire arm safety training and carried a gun in the classroom. His proposal will be voted on in January.

Proposal for stipend to arm teachers prompts resistance

Emma Young
November 29, 2023
Sophomore Caroline Timmons smiles in her College Success class.

Caroline Timmons, sophomore

Emma Young
October 30, 2023
Laura Rogers discusses an activity with Harrison Briggs and Christian Timmons in AP Environmental Science. Rogers intends to focus more on interactive activities and working with students, rather than lecturing.

New science teacher experiments with hands-on learning

Emma Young
October 3, 2023
Republican primary candidates line the stage for the first debate of the 2023 presidential election. From the left, former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former Vice Pres. Mike Pence, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott and North Dakota Gov. Doug Bargum.

GOP primary candidates take the debate stage, clarify platforms

Shea Edwards and Emma Young
August 24, 2023
Maxwell sits in his College Success class.

Emerson Maxwell, sophomore

Emma Young
August 15, 2023
Stephanie Case (right) will replace Chinaester Holland (left) as the registrar for the 2023-2024 school year. Holland is retiring after 16 years at Midtown.

Holland retires after 16 years, leaves legacy behind the scenes

Megan Scarano and Emma Young
May 23, 2023
Nydia Rivera stands outside her office. As the Bilingual Community Engagement Specialist, she helps connect with families and students who speak English as a second language.

Rivera crosses language barriers, connects with students

Emma Young
March 14, 2023
At the Krispy Kreme on Ponce de Leon Avenue, the sign reads "We will bounce back better than ever-Shaq." The store plans to reopen this summer.

Ponce Krispy Kreme plans to reopen

Emma Young
March 9, 2023
Spanish club members watch as a piñata is hit during their first meeting. The club hopes to expose students to the traditions of Hispanic culture.

Spanish Club crosses cultural boundaries

Emma Young
January 26, 2023
Members of the cast of 'Our Place' stands on the dock at Lithia Springs High School, for the Region One Act Play Competition. All of the scenes were on the dock, so they had a limited amount of space to work with.

‘Our Place’ wins region, takes 2nd place at state

Emma Young
December 12, 2022
Freshmen Aubrey Senter and Vivian Lowry play together during band practice. Their band, 'Jupiter's Moons', plays indie rock or pop music, but with their own twist on it.

Freshmen duo forms band ‘Jupiter’s Moons’

Emma Young
November 30, 2022
Collins sits in his Physics class.

Evan Collins, junior

Emma Young
November 18, 2022
The Atlanta Pride Parade included floats, the Grand Marshals, different organizations and corporate sponsors, and community leaders.

Atlanta’s Pride Festival returns after two-year hiatus

Emma Young
October 24, 2022
The EAKC provides support and resources to the families of East Atlanta.

Midtown Outreach Club provides service opportunities

Emma Young
September 26, 2022
Bergstrom sits in her Pre-Calculus class.

Kadavy Bergstrom, senior

Emma Young
September 12, 2022
Rachel Kitchens opened Highland Dreamery in June.

Highland Dreamery opens in Midtown

Emma Young
August 22, 2022
DaNaiya, who goes by DT, stands outside the CCC.

DaNaiya Thomasson, senior

Emma Young
April 26, 2022
Language Arts teacher Alex Wallace (right) stands with Media Specialist Brian Montero (left) in front of the Laws of Life Essay Contest poster, in the media center.

‘Laws of Life’ essay contest inspires students

Emma Young
January 27, 2022
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