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An upbeat website for a downtown school

the Southerner Online
An upbeat website for a downtown school

the Southerner Online
Meredith Bell

Meredith Bell, A&E Managing Editor

Meredith is a senior and this is her fourth year writing for the Southerner. Outside of school, she runs Midtown’s film discussion club, acts in theater productions, and participates in Midtown Votes as well as the Plantlanta composting club.

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PLAYFUL PUPPETEER: Environmental activist Aviva Vuvuzela teaches local children about sustainable planting at the first Earth DayFest hosted by Nuts ‘n Berries. Vuvuzela said she hopes to teach future generations about the benefits of hemp and other natural resources.

Nuts ‘n Berries hosts Earth Fest to promote healthy living

Mariam Darb, Meredith Bell, and Penelope Keenan
April 30, 2025
SOARING CIRCUS: DeSanchez showcases her talent with an aerial hoop and silks, sharing that performing became her refuge for comfort during the pandemic. (Courtesy of London DeSanchez)

Junior DeSanchez performs aerial silks despite hardships

Meredith Bell
March 26, 2025
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
Co-facilitator of the Chocolate Club and Kennesaw State University sophomore ZiaKenya Saiz (left) assists Midtown senior Scottie Devey (right) with creating a display about sustainable chocolate harvesting based on the novel "The Bitter Side of Sweet” by Tara Sullivan.

Chocolate Club provides profit, education on agricultural sustainability

Meredith Bell
January 23, 2025
Grady graduate of 2020 Jill Calderon (right) performs “A Night of Drama,” in which a group of actors portrays clowns in an improvised performance. As a major in post-production lm at University of Georgia, Calderon was featured in theater teacher Jake Dreiling’s podcast, “Theatrical Journey.”

Theater teacher Dreiling reconnects with alumni through podcast

Meredith Bell
November 13, 2024
Junior Leo Rose watches the first off-script run of his self-written one-act, "The Blue Bar," in which junior James Howard and sophomore Mira Silverman play characters discussing a mysterious past.

Junior Rose directs awarded self-written script

Meredith Bell
April 16, 2024
Due to the failure of earlier attendance initiatives, such as the raffling of trendy Stanley cups, Midtown has decided to fix the issue by building multiple-story parking deck.

Midtown to swap historic gym for parking garage

Meredith Bell
March 20, 2024
Wazuri Cosmetics owner Charlene Wilhelmsen poses with politician Stacey Abrams at the Atlanta Arab Festival.

Wilhelmsen and daughters create Wazuri Cosmetics

Meredith Bell
January 31, 2024
Sophomore Kaleb Wright smiles in the Black Box Theater after his Musical Theater class.

Kaleb Wright, sophomore

Meredith Bell
November 14, 2023
New theater teacher Madeline Willard directs a scene in her Theater Fundamentals class.

New theater teacher Willard directs fall play Circus Olympus

Carys Brightwell and Meredith Bell
October 17, 2023
Artist Joel Silverman and a group of Drift the Map participants discuss the events following Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral procession in front of the Georgia State Capital.

Drift the Map: ‘Walking’ through history

Meredith Bell
October 16, 2023
Freshman Asher Miranda enjoys his lunch outside.

Asher Miranda, freshman

Meredith Bell
August 30, 2023
An incident on Aug. 15 caused over 60 residents in Midtown East to wake up to a smashed window on their car.

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

Sierra Pape and Hannah Silver
August 28, 2023
A sculpture built by sophomores Thalia Smith and Valentina Pirrone is displayed in the media center.

Art classes create sculpture display in library

Meredith Bell
March 1, 2023
Senior Nolan Simpson screws wood planks together with a drill to build a plywood rack.

Senior Simpson explores woodworking passion

Meredith Bell
February 13, 2023
Sophomore Kiera Ball flies the kite she decorated for Day of the Dead on the football field.

Spanish classes create kites for Day of the Dead

Meredith Bell
November 1, 2022
School lunch price rises to $3.00 and breakfast rises to $1.50.

Lunch price increase, raise accessibility concerns

Meredith Bell
September 23, 2022
Lyman sits in her geometry class.

Lizzie Lyman, freshman

Meredith Bell
September 14, 2022
Junior Annamaria Holston poses for a photo in her handmade Victorian-era dress.

Junior Holston pursues interest in vintage clothing production

Meredith Bell
May 16, 2022
Bullying remains a controversial topic as students, parents, and teachers weigh the pros and cons.

Bullying encourages character development among students

Meredith Bell
April 12, 2022
Students leave Thescon to head back to Atlanta after a two night trip. Thescon is an annual event that connects theater students across Georgia.

Thescon opens doors to all students

Meredith Bell
February 28, 2022
Freshman Nadia Parker poses for a picture in the courtyard.

Nadia Parker, freshman

Meredith Bell
February 24, 2022
Nakid Ailen performed at music festival "Garagapalooza" in July 2021.

‘Nakid Ailen’ reinvents local punk scene

Meredith Bell
January 26, 2022
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