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An upbeat website for a downtown school

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Sierra Pape

Sierra Pape, News Associate Managing Editor

Sierra Pape is a sophomore and this is her second year on the Southerner staff. When she is not writing, you will find her running for the Midtown cross country team, debating for the Midtown Jesters, and singing and playing the guitar. She is excited to contribute to the paper for several years.

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At the premiere of the documentary, the creators celebrated and reflected on their work. left to right: Margot McLaughlin (19), Carrie Miller (19), Carolyn McLaughlin, Evelyn McLaughlin (25)

Two Grady Graduates debut dance documentary

Sierra Pape
March 25, 2023
Murray was described as having stacks of books and files in his office to the ceiling, which displayed just how many things he was juggling at one time as principal.

Former Principal Murray leaves 23 year legacy of tireless dedication

Sierra Pape
January 20, 2023
In his element, Christopher Rhodenbaugh discusses the highlights of the semester with his AP Comparative Government as they prepare for their final exam.

Impactful teacher Rhodenbaugh leaves, lack of support at state level

December 16, 2022
After what some parents said was a difficult process, the new Virginia Highland Elementary School will occupy the building of what was previously Inman Middle School starting in August 2023.

Atlanta Board finalizes new Midtown Cluster Elementary School name

Sierra Pape
December 12, 2022
Senior Lilah Bransford decided to create this piece for an AP Art Propaganda project because she felt that it was the most important issue that spoke to her as a woman right now.

Fulton county judge blocks Georgia’s six-week abortion ban

Sierra Pape
November 17, 2022
Georgia Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker hosted an election night watch party at the Omni Hotel. After voting was tallied, the race between the Incumbent Raphael Warnock and Walker was too close to call and will be heading to a Dec. 6 runoff.

Warnock, Walker U.S Senate race heads to December runoff

Jamie Marlowe, Sayan Sonnad-Joshi, Greta Gustafson, Sierra Pape, and Shalin Bhatia
November 9, 2022
The new Makerspace is one of the several additions to Midtown, creating a space where students can work on all sorts of projects.

Makerspace leaves room for creativity

Sierra Pape
October 27, 2022

Mothers gather to support Abrams for governor

Sierra Pape and Diana Jachman
October 17, 2022
As Midtown celebrates its sesquicentennial, old yearbooks hold many memories.

Notable Alumni Reflect on Years at Grady

Sierra Pape
October 12, 2022
APS Superintendent Lisa Herring and new Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens stand side-by-side at an Inauguration Service Day event dedicated to create relationships between schools across the district in APS.

Mayor Dickens and school district strive for partnership

January 18, 2022
School Resource Officer Derrick Hammond escorts students across 8th Street after school on Sep. 8.

Midtown, district work to strengthen security in schools

Aran Sonnad-Joshi, Shea Edwards, Abby Hyken, and Sierra Pape
September 26, 2022
Imani spends her free time planning and leading meetings to increase youth voter registration.

Imani Johnson, junior

Sierra Pape
August 19, 2022

APS Holds Back-to-School Bash for School Supplies

Sierra Pape
August 8, 2022

Homecoming Traditions Return Fully to Midtown

Sierra Pape
August 8, 2022
Class rank can hurt the mental health of students as they feel identified by a number pitting them against their peers.

Class ranking outdated, should not determine academic achievement

Sierra Pape
May 20, 2022
Irwin laughs in the courtyard with friends afterschool.

Sadie Irwin, freshman

Sierra Pape
April 28, 2022

Pink Politics – Remembering HERstory

Imani Johnson and Sierra Pape
February 25, 2022
Dalia walks in the hallway on her way to Mamma Mia practice.

Arden Dalia, junior

Sierra Pape
February 16, 2022
After the Symphony Orchestra showing, Sir Runnicles shared words of wisdom and gratitude with participating Midtown choral students backstage. Getting to work with people at the ASO has exposed the students to professional experiences, something not many students have access to.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra immerses students in opera

Sierra Pape
February 15, 2022
Behind large tech companies, vulnerable young children are exposed to predatory behavior and the worst aspects of an online presence.

Tech companies finally protect children from online sexual abuse

Sierra Pape
December 17, 2021
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