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An upbeat website for a downtown school

the Southerner Online
An upbeat website for a downtown school

the Southerner Online
Carys Brightwell

Carys Brightwell, News Managing Editor

Carys Brightwell is a senior and this is her fourth year writing for The Southerner. She is the Vice President of Beta Club, President of Education Advocates, and part of the Latin Club, SGA, Book Club and Earth Club. When she’s not spending her time writing she’s either with her friends, reading or sewing something new.

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SERVING UP: Midtown lunch staff, Vema Storymolden, cuts pizza for students. This year, Atlanta Public Schools has increased accessibility for students involved in the Community Eligibilty Provision, which provides free meals to students.

District CEP free meal program to more schools

Carys Brightwell
November 19, 2024
In the 2024-2025 school year, Midtown ended its vendor-operated program to an in-house model. This change was made as an attempt to increase the quality of school lunch food.

[Photo] District increases 2024-25 lunch budget $15 million, prioritizes food quality, variety

Brennan Fritts
October 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
State Solvers: The Superintendent Student Advisory Council picks high school students from all over Georgia each year to give the superintendent insight into struggles in Georgia schools.

Superintendent Student Advisory Council amplifies student voices

Carys Brightwell
February 18, 2024
From left to right: Senior Joe Muche, Counselor Lamar Young, Seniors Imani Johnson, Stella Maximuk and Eamon Walsh smile after receiving their official Posse Scholarship certificate.

Four Midtown seniors earn 2024 Posse Scholarship

Carys Brightwell and Diana Jachman
February 7, 2024
From left to right: Seniors Eamon Walsh, Stella Maximuk and Joe Muche will be attending George Washington University in the fall of 2024.

2024 Midtown Posse Scholars pursue unique paths

Diana Jachman and Carys Brightwell
February 5, 2024
Families walk before school to Morningside. Georgia's private school vouchers are returning, which will allow parents to move their children from low-performing public schools into private schools or homeschooling.

[Photo] Controversial private school vouchers expected to return

Brennan Fritts
January 17, 2024
Physical Education teacher Joshua Washington garnered his love for drone photography after seeing fascinating graffiti during his trip to Montreal. Washington fell in love with the art form and created a book to showcase his talent.

Girls track coach writes photography book

Carys Brightwell
December 6, 2023
District 3 seat holder, Ken Zeff, speaks at the Metro Fresh event Midtown High Votes held to spread the importance of voting.

School Board Candidates speak on issues at local restaurant

Carys Brightwell
November 10, 2023
Senior Emmett McNulty preforms 'I'm Just Ken' from 'Barbie' at coffeehouse.

‘Barbie Life in the CoffeeHouse’ provides students the opportunity to express their talents at school.

Carys Brightwell
October 5, 2023
The band 'Upsahl' performs at Music Midtown on Saturday Sept. 16.

[Photo] Music Midtown’s return changes school atmosphere

Diana Jachman
September 25, 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
Morningside Elementary School began its first year back at its original location after being at what is now known as Virginia Highland Elementary for three years because of renovations. This has allowed more families to enjoy walking to school.

Morningside Elementary reopens after campus renovation

Carys Brightwell
September 23, 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
Leverette sits in his math class.

Weston Leverette, junior

Carys Brightwell
August 18, 2023
The Inman Park Festival has been an Atlanta staple for 51 years. The festival offers activities, stands, and, most notably, the Inman Park Parade.

Inman Park Festival creates an inviting atmosphere for locals

Carys Brightwell
May 3, 2023
Sophomore Grant Russell sits in his AP World History class with a smile.

Grant Russell, sophomore

Carys Brightwell
April 24, 2023
Sophomore Neelam Parsons hits a jump on a ramp during a mountain biking race.

Students express passion through unique hobbies

Carys Brightwell
March 24, 2023
The main characters of "Ranked" gather after their show on Saturday the 14th.

School musical “Ranked” relates to student struggles

Carys Brightwell
January 24, 2023
After months of sketching and planning, junior Josephine Anderson pins her garment to a mannequin for her designs for the upcoming fashion show. This is her first time as a designer and she is looking forward to the show in May. Lots of work is done throughout the year before the final show.

[Photo] Fashion program returns, ‘better than ever’

Abby Ippen
December 7, 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
Junior Jo Anderson poses for the camera with a smile.

Jo Anderson, junior

Carys Brightwell
September 15, 2022
This is a plaque that residents in Ansley Park can apply for to be put on their homes to show what year they were built.

Ansley Park’s possible historic district causes mixed feelings from residents

Carys Brightwell
September 13, 2022
Freshman Talia Pivoshenko working on Atlanta Virtual Academy (AVA) to finish her health classwork.

Students balance virtual and in-person classes as school year comes to an end

Carys Brightwell
May 17, 2022
Senior Aaliyah Rapping gives a speech at Piedmont Park on Friday, May 13 about injustices women are facing with abortion and reproductive rights.

[Photo] Students organize ‘Rally for Roe’ to protest leaked Supreme Court brief

Hannah Silver
May 16, 2022
Harper Lawrence posing for Midtown Cheer team photo.

Harper Lawrence, freshman

Carys Brightwell
March 29, 2022
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