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An upbeat website for a downtown school

the Southerner Online
An upbeat website for a downtown school

the Southerner Online
Lara Hodson

Lara Hodson, A&E Managing Editor

Lara Hodson is a junior and this is her second year writing for the Southerner. Lara enjoys being in musical theatre productions and hanging out with her friends in her free time.

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IMPROVING PERFORMANCE: Freshman Amalia Kaiman sang her song, “White Noise,” at a Coffeehouse in September and recently sang “Purple Linen” at the songwriting competition. Kaiman said practicing performing has built her confidence (CREDIT: Amalia Kaiman).

Student songwriters share passion, register voters

Lara Hodson
May 28, 2025
SWEENEY TODD STRIKE: Sophomore Alex Moyer is working in their technical theater class to take apart the set of "Sweeney Todd." Now that the show is over, striking the set will allow the stage to be used for other events and future productions at Midtown.

Technical theatre builds connections, develops skills

Lara Hodson
May 14, 2025
MUSICAL PROTEST: During the New York City protest, Steff Reid played songs of protest on his travel guitar.

SOARING SENIORS: Seniors Nate Kirkland and Weston Leverette are both currently working on getting their private pilot license. (Courtesy of Weston Leverette)

Seniors Leverette and Kirkland soar to new heights

Lara Hodson and Meredith Bell
March 3, 2025
Sophomore Hanalei Hampton is looking forward to "The Nutcracker" shows this December. She said that she's excited to be putting on the show for an audience and hopes it'll go well.

Students perform in professional Atlanta Nutcracker Ballet

Lara Hodson
December 16, 2024
Freshman Sebastian Hansen took on his first featured TV role on the set of the film "Lisey’s Story," as Scott Landon in 2020. As an actor, Hansen manages the challenge of balancing school and filming.

Freshman actor Hansen stars in Minecraft Movie

Lara Hodson
November 11, 2024
Virginia Highland Elementary School served as a polling location for the Midtown cluster. This site has been a consistent location for voters for over 20 years.

Polling locations across Midtown calm on Election Day

Sierra Pape, Connie Erdozain, Brennan Fritts, Henry Moye, Penelope Keenan, and Ayan Amin
November 5, 2024
New superintendent, Dr. Bryan Johnson, addresses the crowd as he answers a question asked by a parent.

New superintendent Johnson hosts forum for Midtown cluster parents

Lara Hodson
September 5, 2024
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