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An upbeat website for a downtown school

the Southerner Online
An upbeat website for a downtown school

the Southerner Online
Hannah Silver

Hannah Silver, Social Media Managing Editor

Hannah Silver is a senior and this is her fourth year writing for the Southerner. When she’s not spending her time writing, she is doing cheer, is beta club co-president, plays violin, is a company member at her dance studio, jewish student union co-president, and enjoys hanging out with her friends.

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Midtown makes comeback with school spirit

Hannah Silver
April 23, 2025
The Jesters Speech & Debate team earned their 16th consecutive state champion title at the February competition.

Jesters speech and debate team wins state championship, continue streak of success

Hannah Silver
March 18, 2025
DeShields attends National Honor Society meeting.

Delaney DeShields, Senior

Hannah Silver
December 6, 2024
Students gather at rally to advocate for reproductive justice and proper feminine healthcare in Georgia

State judge breaks down 6-week abortion ban

Hannah Silver
November 10, 2024
Governor Brian Kemp signs 'Addy's Law' into effect in front of Georgia officials, and Addy's family

Addy’s Law brings new legislation to school transportation

Hannah Silver
October 4, 2024
Seniors commemorate their hall with a hand-stamped poster full of senior names.

Class of 2025 decorates the hall with various colored paper, lights, and wordings.

On his visit to Midtown, Dr. Bryan Johnson visited several classroom and met with administrators. He expressed interest in continuing Dr. Battle's focus of literacy and school support.

Superintendent Johnson assumes position, promises continued goals

Zelda Lerner and Hannah Silver
September 2, 2024
A NEW DIRECTION: SRO Norren Islar directs traffic on the 10th Street of the parking lot, due to the high volume of cars right after school in the overcrowded area. The crowding issues have caused the school-wide policy change for 2023-24 school year to have paid, reserved parking spots for upperclassmen with a down payment of $75.

Overcrowding issues cause new parking policy

Carys Brightwell and Hannah Silver
May 19, 2024
Aubrey Senter sings for the crowd at one of 'Whatever She Is' past shows.

‘Whatever She Is’ takes music to new heights

Hannah Silver
February 26, 2024
Cheryl Nahmias presents new initiative ideas to the Student Mental Health Advisory Board to brainstorm ways to promote a program.

Midtown specialist Nahmias makes waves in student education programs

Hannah Silver
February 19, 2024
Simmons enjoys spending her free time with friends, reading and cheering. Sometimes school work can be hard to juggle, but as the school year progresses Simmons has found good ways to navigate it.

Vivian Simmons, freshman

Hannah Silver
November 10, 2023

Dual enrollment: Inside a students second school

Hannah Silver
November 16, 2023
Thousands of fans flood Piedmont Park during the weekend of Sept. 15-17 to attend Music Midtown.

Music Midtown returns after 2022 cancellation

Abby Hyken, Hannah Silver, and Lizzie Lyman
September 25, 2023
The Midtown administration changed transition times between classes from seven to eight minutes, therefore shortening lunch by five minutes.

Change to bell schedule creates diverse opinions around school

Carys Brightwell and Hannah Silver
September 13, 2023
New football head coach Delbert Ellerton walks on to the field in preparation for the Knights' scrimmage against Maynard Jackson on Aug. 11. The team is 2-2 in the regular season.

Ellerton takes over football head coach position

Fairlie Mercer and Hannah Silver
September 7, 2023
Sigl goes around the courtyard at lunch asking students for photos from the first week of school for the yearbook.

Lainey Sigl, sophomore

Hannah Silver
August 28, 2023
An incident on Aug. 15 caused over 60 residents in Midtown East to wake up to a smashed window on their car.

Streak of summer car break-ins in community raise parking concerns

Sierra Pape and Hannah Silver
August 28, 2023
On Aug. 3 the College Board released a statement about the ban on AP Psychology in the state of Florida due to topics discussing gender identity and sexual orientation.

AP Psychology banned in Florida, creates concern for future of education

Hannah Silver
August 18, 2023
An APSPD K-9 unit parks outside of Midtown during student arrival the day after the bomb threat call. As a precautionary measure, Dr. Bockman ordered K-9 units to remain on campus during arrival and throughout the day following the call.

Midtown receives bomb threat for second consecutive year

Shalin Bhatia, Sierra Pape, and Hannah Silver
August 2, 2023
Over his years at Midtown, Allen has encouraged student interactivity through creative projects and tasks.

Latin teacher Allen wins Marian P. Kelley award

Hannah Silver
May 19, 2023
Leonard (left) and Allen (right) hold a sign for APS Latin Day. A day for APS students to come out and do Latin-based activities at Midtown.

Latin teachers enhance program, teachers win awards

Hannah Silver
May 10, 2023
Williams practices at the driving range to build skills for her competition.

Williams excels in golf, advances to state

Hannah Silver
May 10, 2023
Kimmons dances in her companies annual Callanwolde Fine Art Centers Spring Performance.

Sophomore Kimmons follows passion for arts

Hannah Silver
April 24, 2023
Barber received an award for Teacher of the Year by the Georgia Council Teachers of English

Barber makes strides in teaching, wins award

Hannah Silver
April 17, 2023
Fentanyl can be put in anything, sometimes even disguised as candy tablets. If someone ingests fentanyl the result could be deadly.

Fentanyl awareness raises as concerns grow

Hannah Silver
March 3, 2023
The alleged segregation of classrooms at Mary Lin Elementary led to an official investigation into the school by the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Mary Lin Elementary under federal investigation

Hannah Silver and Anna Rafferty
February 3, 2023
Smolko prepares for the day and gets everything set up for the student's arrival.

Smolko innovates new classroom course

Hannah Silver
December 13, 2022
Terence Favors-Denson and his son, Terence Denson Jr. together at an event.

Death of father and son pushes community to fight for change

Hannah Silver and Carys Brightwell
October 28, 2022
One of the two Chicago choreographers, Lily Morris prepares choreography to teach to prospective candidates for the show.

Theater program gets a head start on production of Chicago

Hannah Silver
September 9, 2022
Music Midtown has been cancelled this year due to Georgia's New Gun Laws. In the past this is what the entrance to the festival would look like.

Music Midtown cancellation causes concern for patrons and businesses

Hannah Silver
August 31, 2022
While traveling Heydt stays on top of his studies, while also enjoying the sights of San Francisco from a street car.

Freshman Heydt goes above and beyond in academics

Hannah Silver
May 19, 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

Hannah Silver
May 16, 2022
Liberman played the character "Harry Bright" in the spring musical production of "Mamma Mia".

Junior Lieberman shines on the field and in the spotlight

Hannah Silver
May 12, 2022
Kidwell plays soccer after school with her friends.

Blythe Kidwell, senior

Hannah Silver
April 25, 2022
English teacher Mario Herrera teaches multiple classes. Most notably, Herrera teaches AP Seminar and AP Research.

Herrera provides stable learning environment

Hannah Silver
February 1, 2022
The front window of the store is always full of beautifully styled dresses, and attracts many brides to the store. This magnificent display truly adds to the magic and wonder of the store.

Kelly’s Closet: A timeless store

Hannah Silver
November 3, 2021
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