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An upbeat website for a downtown school

the Southerner Online
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.

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Senior Cate Barton defends a Forest Park player on Nov. 22, where the Knights won 100-8. The team is 10-2 overall and 4-2 in region.

[Photo] Girls Basketball starts season 8-2, seeks championship redemption

Sam Silcock
December 18, 2024
Senior Ward Rentz-Baker leads the Dungeon student section in a volleyball game. The "Dungeon" was formed this year and has impacted Midtown home game atmospheres.

[Photo] Midtown Dungeon successfully boosts student spirit

Cate Barton
December 6, 2024
Sophomore Abby Taylor (left) and junior Brennan Fritts (right) prepare to receive the ball against Starr's Mill on Oct 15. The Knights lost the first set, but won the next three, leading to a 3-1 win.

[Photo] Volleyball concludes season with 3-2 loss to Cartersville in second round of playoffs

Cate Barton
October 25, 2024
Following the impacts of Hurricane Helene, the creek that travels under Lenox road was flooded during the storm, along with other areas around Metro Atlanta. The flooding impacted resident's ability to travel due to excess water uprooting trees.

Two hurricanes in October damage Southeast, raise climate change concerns

Brennan Fritts, Zelda Lerner, Henry Moye, and Julia Barton
October 29, 2024
Senior Naoma Yancey gets ready to receive a hit against Villa Rica on Sept. 12. The Knights won the match 2-0.

[Photo] Senior Yancey leads volleyball team to success

Lilly Amato
October 23, 2024
Sophomore Nora Goodman (left) and junior Siri Bluestone (right) block a hit against M.L. King on Sept. 4. The Knights won 2-0.

[Photo] Volleyball concludes region schedule 6-1, focuses on playoffs

Sinclair Richman
September 27, 2024
Senior Sammie Estep waves a Midtown Knights flag at the Aug. 27 varsity volleyball game against North Atlanta.

School spirit essential for student community

Julia Barton
October 4, 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 Cameron Collier (left) and senior Daniel Reid (right) warming up to run a three-mile time trial around Piedmont Park on Aug. 12. The Knights placed fifth in the second APS weekly meet on Sept. 4. The Knights next run at the Wingfoot XC Classic.

[Photo] Boys cross country aims for new heights under new leadership

Sam Silcock
September 10, 2024
Seniors and captains Cate Barton (left) and Sierra Pape (right) finish a warm-up loop at practice in Piedmont Park.

Girls cross country starts season under new coaching

Julia Barton
August 16, 2024
Sophomore Cameron Collier leads the Knights in warm-ups for the first meet, Bob Blastow Invitational, of the 2023 season on Aug. 26. Collier placed first for the Knights with a time of 16:53. During his freshman year Collier finished with a time of 19:31 on the same course. Collier ended the season with a personal record of 16:05 running at the Alexander/Asics Invitational on Sept. 30. The time put him as the fastest sophomore in Midtown history and third overall.

[Photo] Sophomore Collier defeats adversity, sets records

Henry Moye
April 22, 2024
Senior captain Brady Scheinfeld drives down the field during the Knights game against Marist on Apr. 12. The Knights are GHSA 5A region champions, and went 8-0 in region play.

Boys soccer dominates region, has high hopes for a deep playoff run

Julia Barton
April 16, 2024
Sadie Witten is a level 10 gymnast, which is the highest possible level achievable for youth gymnasts.

Sophomore Witten balances straight A’s, perfect tens

Julia Barton
February 16, 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.

Girls soccer strives to continue success

Julia Barton
February 5, 2024
Sophomore Siri Bluestone loves volleyball, hanging out with friends, and writing stories for her yearbook class.

Siri Bluestone, sophomore

Julia Barton
December 1, 2023
As of Spring 2024, the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is switching to a digital format. Examinees will have to adjust to the updated formatting of the test, along with many other changes, such as the test becoming shorter.

SAT going digital, forces students to adapt

Julia Barton
October 6, 2023

Volleyball seniors reflect on past seasons during senior night

Julia Barton
October 2, 2023
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Arte Elliot, junior

Julia Barton
September 12, 2023
Sophomore Natalie Johnson lunges across the sideline to complete a catch.

Midtown ultimate players support National Championship win

Julia Barton
August 18, 2023
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