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An upbeat website for a downtown school

the Southerner Online
An upbeat website for a downtown school

the Southerner Online
Farris Duwayri

Farris Duwayri, Editor in Chief

Farris Duwayri a senior and this is his 4th year on the staff. He is on the photography club and on the speech and debate team. He likes cars and hanging out with friends.

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Junior running back Cam Austin scores a touchdown for the Knights in the first quarter of their game against Druid Hills on Aug. 22. Knights athletics will compete in classification 4A.

[Photo] Midtown athletics moved down to Classification 4A, affects region competition

Lilly Amato
September 24, 2024
Senior quarterback Ethan Ward throws a pass in the Knights' first region game of the season against Charles Drew on Sept. 13. The Knights lost 19-0 and their overall record fell to 1-3.

Football falls 19-0 to Charles Drew in first region matchup

Farris Duwayri, Cate Barton, and Julia Barton
September 17, 2024
Junior Kentrell White runs back an interception for a touchdown in the Knights' home opener against Druid Hills on August 22. The Knights won 26-14 and White scored two touchdowns in the Knights' first win of the season.

Football defeats Druid Hills 26-14 in home opener

Farris Duwayri
August 24, 2024
Junior cornerback Traevan Jones lines up against a Riverwood receiver in the fall scrimmage on August 8th. The Knights won 28-7 and Jones scored the Knights' first touchdown of the game on a 21 yard rushing touchdown.

Football defeats Riverwood 28-7 in scrimmage

Farris Duwayri
August 12, 2024
Senior striker JP Steiding dribbles up the field in the first the half during the Knights Elite Eight game against Eagles Landing on May 1. The Knights won 8-1. This Knights advanced to the Final Four losing to McIntosh.

Boys soccer loses to McIntosh in Final Four

Cate Barton and Farris Duwayri
May 14, 2024
Sophomore Cameron Collier leads the 800 meter run in the Midtown Opener on Feb. 27. Collier hopes to improve his speed and set more records in the future.

[Photo] Sophomore Collier defeats adversity, sets records

Henry Moye
April 22, 2024
Senior co-captain Briaiah Lewis carries the ball up the court and calls a play for the Knights. This was Midtown basketball's first ever appearance in a State Championship. The Knights ended their season runner-up to Maynard Jackson, losing 58-44.

[Photo] Girls basketball finishes State Runner-Up

Ellie Palaian
March 15, 2024
Sophomore Devin Bockman dribbles the ball up the court in the state championship game against Maynard-Jackson High School on March 7. The Knights finished runner-up in the state after losing 58-44. Bockman had a game-high 23 points.

Girls Basketball finishes as state runner-up after 58-44 loss to Jackson

Farris Duwayri and Sam Silcock
March 8, 2024
Senior Xzavian Blackman runs the 300 hurdles during the Midtown opener meet on Feb. 27.

[Photo] Boys track strides to rebuild, repeat success

Cate Barton
March 2, 2024
The 2024 Knights are the first Midtown team to reach the Final Four since 1986.

1986 Grady girls basketball team reminisce Final Four playoff run

Sam Silcock and Farris Duwayri
March 1, 2024
Senior guard Briaiah Lewis calls a play in the region championship game against Maynard-Jackson on Feb. 17. The Knights lost 56-44 and ended up second place in the region.

Girls basketball finishes second in region tournament after 56-44 loss to Jackson

Farris Duwayri
February 20, 2024
Senior goalkeeper and co-captain Ellie Palaian has been on the team for all four years and has hopes of taking her team to the State Finals.

[Photo] Girls soccer strives to continue success

Julia Barton
February 5, 2024
The College Football Playoff selection committee raised many eyebrows when they decided to exclude Florida State University from the playoffs. This was a shock to many as FSU was undefeated through the season and were ACC champions.

Head to Head: Should Florida State have made the College Football Playoffs?

Farris Duwayri and Henry Moye
December 28, 2023
Junior point guard Luke Finley dribbles up the court during Midtown's game against North Atlanta on Nov. 14.The Knights won 52-47.

[Photo] Boys basketball starts 3-4, shows promise

Carolyn Harty
December 12, 2023
Senior quarterback Zeke Teffere prepares for the snap against Johnson on Nov. 3. The Knights won 33-9, ending the season with a record of 5-5.

[Photo] Football finishes season 5-5 despite numerous challenges

Cate Barton
November 10, 2023
The GHSA’s policing of unsportsmanlike penalties and fouls rules has been increased starting in the 2023-24 season. In the 2022-23 season, Midtown teams were fined $750, with the goal of having to pay less this season.

GHSA reinforces sportsmanship regulations

Farris Duwayri
October 18, 2023
For the second year in a row, Midtown searches for an athletic trainer. Without an athletic trainer, athletic injuries are often not immediately identified during competitions.

Lack of athletic trainer raises parent, player concerns

Farris Duwayri
October 16, 2023
(Left to Right) Juniors Cate Barton and Sierra Pape run strides to cool down after a Saturday practice at Piedmont Park.

Girls cross country works to build on past success

Farris Duwayri
September 9, 2023
Grady Miller, junior

Grady Miller, junior

Farris Duwayri
August 21, 2023
On June 2, The Atlanta Board of Education chose not to renew its contract with current superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring. A Georgia native, Herring was previously superintendent for Birmingham City Schools and was hired by APS in July of 2020 during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

School board declines renewal of Herring’s contract

Shalin Bhatia, Sierra Pape, and Farris Duwayri
June 13, 2023
Senior Shay Bowman dribbles through the Chattahoochee defense in their 9-2 win on April 12.

Girls soccer loses in semifinals to Chamblee

Farris Duwayri
May 6, 2023
Freshman Hudson Johnson muscles past Dalton midfielder. The Knights fell in the championship match on May 4th.

Knights fall to Dalton High School in championship match

Farris Duwayri
May 9, 2023
Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring speaks at the "State of the District" event, which raised concerns about spending.

Extravagant district lunch raises questions about priorities

Farris Duwayri
April 28, 2023
Senior Devin Tabourn runs the 800. This year Tabourn hopes to be a leader on and off the field.

Boys track starts season

Farris Duwayri
March 8, 2023
Senior and co-captain Shay Bowman beats a Lovett defender and dribbles down the field. The Knights beat the Lovett Lions 2-1, winning their first official game of the season on Jan. 31.

Girls soccer targets championship with strong team

Farris Duwayri
January 31, 2023
Sophomore Noah Morrison takes the snap in Midtown's Senior Night game vs. Stone Mountain.

Morrison goes from transfer student to starting quarterback

Farris Duwayri
January 13, 2023
New head girls basketball coach Martravious Little coaches the team during their first official practice of the 2022-23 season. The Knights first game is on Nov. 11 aganist Newnan.

Girls basketball grows with young team

Farris Duwayri
November 11, 2022
Senior outside hitter Chloe Walker gets ready to serve against Kell in the first round of state playoffs on Oct. 18th.

Volleyball loses 3-0 in the first round of playoffs

Farris Duwayri
October 19, 2022
Senior Riley Browning dives into the water to compete at the GHSA Swim championship.

Swim team hopes to improve on logistical issues

Farris Duwayri
September 28, 2022
Kentrell White, freshman

Kentrell White, freshman

Farris Duwayri
September 21, 2022
Senior Everett Schroeder placed first in the 800, 1600, 3200 and the 4x800 relay at the Region-AAAAA meet.

Boys track finishes season strong at state meet

Cate Barton and Farris Duwayri
May 17, 2022
Sophomore Riley Ruby swings to hit a golf ball during a tournament.

Boys Golf gains underclassmen, moves on to state

Farris Duwayri
April 29, 2022
Senior Chase Palmer scans the field in the Knights' scrimmage against Heritage on Friday, Jan. 21. The Knights won 5-0.

Boys soccer looks to bounce back from last season’s upset

Farris Duwayri
February 4, 2022
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