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An upbeat website for a downtown school

the Southerner Online
An upbeat website for a downtown school

the Southerner Online
Greta Gustafson

Greta Gustafson, Co-Editor in Chief

Greta Gustafson is a senior and this is her third year working on the Southerner. She is on the Midtown lacrosse team, and in her free time, you can find her hanging out with friends and family, relaxing outside, eating food and baking. She’s excited to continue writing and learning more about the Midtown community this school year.

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A screen shot of Representative Jeff Jackson, who represents North Carolina's 14th district, TikTok profile. Jackson has garnered 2 million followers on TikTok where he uploads videos explaining what is happening in Congress.

North Carolina Representative Jackson is using social media the right way

Greta Gustafson
May 12, 2023
Senior Bee Walker performs as lead Velma Kelly during a showing of Chicago, which was put on by Midtown theater in the Spring of 2023.

Midtown theater continues streak of excellency

Greta Gustafson and Shay Bowman
March 28, 2023
Senior Jory Richardson smiles in her AP Economics class.

Jory Richardson, senior

Greta Gustafson
January 16, 2023
Midtown Assistant Principal Tekeshia Hollis talks to students during lunch.

Hollis chosen as new Howard Principal: A Q&A with the incoming leader

Greta Gustafson
January 20, 2023
Students and staff were rushed to Piedmont Park after news of a possible bomb threat targeted at the school.

Bomb threat evacuates school, delays final exams to Jan. 3

Greta Gustafson, Jamie Marlowe, Aran Sonnad-Joshi, and Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
December 15, 2022
Twins, Shay and Bryce Bowman have grown up playing soccer, competing against each other while also being each other's biggest fan and supporter.

Senior Bowman twins lead school soccer programs

Greta Gustafson
December 14, 2022
Sophomores Eden Sharp (left) and Eva Gustafson (right) empty classroom recycling bins at the end of the day.

[Photo] Earth Club sophomores initiate school recycling program

Maya Rallu
December 15, 2022
Several Howard teachers have expressed frustration over policies implemented under Principal McDowell's six-week administration.

Howard’s leadership instability frustrates teachers

Greta Gustafson
November 18, 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, Shalin Bhatia, and Lily Rachwalski
November 8, 2022
Junior Misael Ochoa-Estrada poses in his AP Statistics class.

Misael Ochoa-Estrada, junior

Greta Gustafson
November 4, 2022
After filling out voter registration forms for those who were 17.5 or older, students were able to go inside the Fulton County bus where they learned what it's like to place an actual ballot.

Midtown High Votes registers students

Greta Gustafson
October 18, 2022
Seniors Spencer Lieberman and Ike Edlein face each other with their water guns. Lieberman has eliminated seven players so far. Edlein, who refers to himself as 'the King Slayer' eliminated senior Will Hunter.

[Photo] Senior Assassin brings class together

Jamie Marlowe
October 18, 2022
Carter talks with sophomore Miniya Kote about her assignment.

[Photo] New teachers adjust to unfamiliar environment

Connie Erdozain and Shumi Abboushi
September 16, 2022
Principal Janet McDowell started the 2022 school year by implementing several changes, many of which were rectified after major backlash from the community. Others, like the separation of GATE and on-level students, have not been changed.

Howard Principal McDowell departs, interim leadership in place

Greta Gustafson
September 14, 2022
Following a series of changes in the first few weeks of school, the Howard administration has reversed several of the initial changes.

Howard Middle School’s administration faces backlash from parents, students over changes

Greta Gustafson
August 22, 2022
Only a few students were present at school on Thursday after an anonymous threat to "shoot up" Midtown circulated on social media.

Shooting threat empties school

Greta Gustafson, Jamie Marlowe, and Aran Sonnad-Joshi
August 25, 2022
Ratner stands in the Cardinal Lot before school.

Daniel Ratner, junior

Greta Gustafson
August 4, 2022

Students organize protest against ban on abortion

Greta Gustafson
May 20, 2022
(Left to right) Alumni Zane McKinney and Spencer Cody and senior Malori Switzer stand proudly in front of the Plaza Theatre after their showing of their short film "Kaleidoscope."

Friends create film, enter into Atlanta Film Festival

Greta Gustafson
May 20, 2022
Senior Olivia Phillips constructs an outfit for the upcoming fashion show "The Void." The show is set to premiere on April 20 and feature student designs and models for the community.

Fashion show returns after two-year hiatus

Greta Gustafson
April 27, 2022
The Jesters, Midtown's Speech and Debate team qualified nine students at the national qualifiers. They won the state championship two weeks later.

After year of virtual competition, Speech and Debate wins 13th consecutive state championship, prepares for nationals

Greta Gustafson
April 22, 2022
Junior Katie Sigal went on a tour of Northwestern University. The tour was on a Friday and she received an unexcused absence. Northwestern is one of the thousands of universities around the country that tracks demonstrated interest.

APS should allow students to tour colleges without punishment

Greta Gustafson
April 20, 2022
Staffers (left to right) Winnie Snyder, Emilia Weinrobe, Mia Pilot and Mia Garrett (front) work on meeting deadlines to produce the yearbook.

[Photo] Yearbook struggles with limited underclassmen involvement

Katie Sigal
March 10, 2022
When he's not at school, Vincent can be found making music at church or the recording studio. Because of the pandemic, he has not gotten to do as many in-person concerts but looks forward to performing live again.

Assistant Principal Vincent: More than the man behind the computer

Greta Gustafson
February 3, 2022
Fernandez smiles after his AP Language and Composition final.

Rodrigo Fernandez, junior

Greta Gustafson
December 14, 2021
Senior Ball gets set up to work at the polls. A typical election day starts at 5am and goes until 8pm.

Midtown students get involved with local elections

Greta Gustafson
November 1, 2021
Family members and friends of Eddie S. Henderson are joined by APS administrators and board members at the stadium renaming ceremony.

Stadium renaming ceremony honors Eddie S. Henderson

Greta Gustafson and Tori Williams
October 28, 2021
APS Athletic Director, Jasper Jewell commemorates Henderson with a speech summarizing his accomplishments.

Stadium renamed for Eddie S. Henderson Sr.

Greta Gustafson, Tori Williams, and Archer Streelman
October 27, 2021
Speakers, including family members of Eddie S. Henderson, Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring and Atlanta Board of Education members posed in front of the new sign, honoring him.

Speakers and family members gather before the unveiling of Henderson's name below the scoreboard.

Eddie S. Henderson Jr. gave a speech honoring his father, while speaking on his behalf about the renaming of the stadium.

Henderson family members pose with a framed tribute banner, with details about the ceremony inscribed. His son, daughter, and grandchildren were all present for the occasion.

Throughout the exhibition, entire walls display art to make visitors feel they are looking at the real murals.

Exploring the enigmatic art of Banksy

Greta Gustafson
October 14, 2021
Constantinides poses in his AP US History Class

Nik Constantinides, junior

Greta Gustafson
October 4, 2021
Visitors of the park look out over the Bellwood Quarry with a view of the Atlanta Skyline.

Atlanta’s biggest park opens in Westside

Greta Gustafson
September 24, 2021
Many students feel a sense of anxiety surrounding Covid-19 while transitioning back to in-person school.

Return to school prompts student anxiety

Greta Gustafson
August 29, 2021
Crowds gathered on Drewry St. to watch Lovechild perform at Porchfest.

Porchfest leads the return of festivals in Atlanta

Greta Gustafson
June 4, 2021
Zach Posel, sophomore

Zach Posel, sophomore

Greta Gustafson
May 18, 2021
Bikers and walkers head down the Eastside Trail of the BeltLine, which goes from Piedmont Park to Reynoldstown.

Beltline falls short on affordable housing promise

Greta Gustafson
April 23, 2021
Amid the pandemic, when few things seem normal, the exhibits at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens have been a fun outside activity for Atlanta families to enjoy.

Atlanta Botanical Garden offers sense of normalcy

Greta Gustafson
April 9, 2021
Desirae Mohammed, sophomore

Desirae Mohammed, sophomore

Greta Gustafson
April 2, 2021
A graphic, shown during a town hall meeting with principal Dr. Betsy Bockman on March 3 and 4, depicts the differences between Atlanta Virtual Academy (AVA) and Midtown Virtual (MVI).

Administration proposes virtual school option for next school year

Greta Gustafson
March 23, 2021
Still under construction, the former Goin' Coastal location is now split into two different units, one will house Pizza by the Slice. The new restaurant is owned by the owner of O4W Pizza.

Corner of Highland, Virginia acquires new look

Greta Gustafson
March 22, 2021
The former Yogli Mogli location is soon to be home for Morelli's Ice Cream. This will be their second Atlanta location, joining the other Morelli's on Moreland Ave.

The building of the soon-to-be Kinship butcher and marketplace has been under construction over the last couple months. Once opened, Kinship is excited to bring their local foods to the corner.

Still under construction, the former Goin' Coastal location is now split into two different units, one will house Pizza by the Slice. The new restaurant is owned by the owner of O4W Pizza.

The Girls Lacrosse team warms up for a Friday practice, safety distanced.

[Photo] Girls Lacrosse kicks off season

Archer Streelman
March 4, 2021
Emma Uppelschoten and her family in the Netherlands; she applied to two schools there and has had to rely on personal experience instead of college tours because of the pandemic.

Students look abroad for college

Greta Gustafson
February 23, 2021
Carter poses in front of a small mural in Atlanta.

Ryan Carter, freshman

Greta Gustafson
February 18, 2021
AP students are having to balance more on their own this year when studying for AP exams in May, especially for classes they took during the fall semester.

4×4 schedule challenges AP students

Greta Gustafson
February 16, 2021
A survey with 37 Grady teachers asked them the three words that best describe how they have been feeling since the start of virtual school, these were the words most repeated.

Teachers battle mental health during pandemic

Greta Gustafson
October 2, 2020
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