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An upbeat website for a downtown school

the Southerner Online
An upbeat website for a downtown school

the Southerner Online
Shea Edwards

Shea Edwards, Editor in Chief

Shea Edwards is a senior and this is her fourth year writing for the Southerner. This year, she is editor in chief for the lifestyle section. Outside of working on the paper, she loves to play lacrosse both in and out of school, participates in several extracurriculars, and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

All content by Shea Edwards
During a long day of talking to lawmakers about Advanced Placement (AP) equity for students and representing Midtown at the Georgia Capitol, sophomores Grant Stearsman (left) and Ryan Butler (right) admire the historical artifacts displayed next to the Senate floor.

Field trip to Capitol evokes political advocacy among students, faculty

Shea Edwards
March 1, 2024
The first decision to remove Trump from the 2024 ballot was made in Colorado by the Colorado Supreme Court, as it deemed Trump ineligible for the White House under the Insurrection Clause in Sect. 3 of the 14th Amendment of the Constitution.

Keep Trump on the primary ballot, vote him out fairly

Shea Edwards
January 23, 2024
In this photograph developed and printed at school, Zegarra-Amoroso takes a picture of another friend, Brennan Monson.

Admirable art: Senior Zegarra-Amoroso hones photography passion

Shea Edwards
January 5, 2024
Atlanta restaurant Mujo received a MICHELIN Star following the announcement of the Atlanta restaurant guide.

Coveted MICHELIN restaurant guide expands to Atlanta

Shea Edwards, Abby Hyken, and Henry Moye
December 11, 2023
Senior Olivia Allan is the senior class vice president and has learned to balance school, tennis and the other various extracurriculars she participates in both in and out of school.

Olivia Allen, senior

Shea Edwards
October 26, 2023
Southerner alumni Lindsay Ruhl, Stella Mackler and Elena Hubert have gone on to college, now writing for their college newspapers. Ruhl writes for the Hullabaloo at Tulane University, Mackler writes for the Davidsonian at Davidson College and Hubert writes for the Daily Northwestern at Northwestern University.

Southerner alumni pursue journalism at the collegiate level

Shea Edwards
November 7, 2023
The Second GOP Debate took place on Wednesday Sept. 27, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. From the left, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, Sen. Tim Scott and former Vice President Mike Pence debate for the presidential seat.

Second GOP debate heats up, candidates fire at Trump

Shea Edwards
September 28, 2023
On June 29, the Supreme Court ruled that race could not be considered in college admissions.

Affirmative action rollback divides community

Stella Maximuk, Shalin Bhatia, and Shea Edwards
September 18, 2023
Two patrons at the High stop to look at the new “In the City of Lights: Paris, 1850-1920” exhibit. The exhibit opened Sept. 3 and will close Dec. 31.

New exhibition brings ‘light’ to the High

Shea Edwards
September 14, 2023
Republican primary candidates line the stage for the first debate of the 2023 presidential election. From the left, former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former Vice Pres. Mike Pence, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott and North Dakota Gov. Doug Bargum.

GOP primary candidates take the debate stage, clarify platforms

Shea Edwards and Emma Young
August 24, 2023
Junior Leo Rose enjoys spending his time after school by either playing tennis or watching movies.

Leo Rose, junior

Shea Edwards
August 11, 2023
Dr. Danielle Battle will temporarily succeed the current superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools, Dr. Lisa Herring. Herring may transition to a new position in late August, following a board meeting on Aug. 7.

District names Battle interim superintendent

Shalin Bhatia, Shea Edwards, and Abby Hyken
August 3, 2023
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, now 98 years old, established the Carter Center in 1982 after leaving the White House the year prior. The Center is financed by charitable donations and is registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Former President Carter impacts the world, Midtown

Abby Hyken, Shea Edwards, and Lily Rachwalski
April 28, 2023
In her junior year, Lisa McClain begins to think about the future and what she wants to do in the future. McClain plans on following a career in real estate.

[Photo] Lisa McClain, junior

March 14, 2023
King of Pops only started in 2011 but has already become iconic. It is known in Atlanta for its popsicle carts and unique flavors.

[Photo] King of Pops

February 10, 2023
The Majestic Diner has been serving “FOOD THAT PLEASES” since it opened in 1929. It is located in Briarcliff Plaza, off of Ponce de Leon Avenue.

Iconic Atlanta restaurants leave mark on community

Abby Hyken, Ally Bliss, and Shea Edwards
February 10, 2023
Former Assistant Principal Tekeshia Hollis began work as principal for Howard Middle School. Before leaving, she enjoyed walking around during lunch periods to talk to students in the cafeteria. Students Ari Dumas and Selah Ramos, seen in this picture, are laughing with Hollis.

New principal Hollis joins Howard faculty

Shea Edwards
January 25, 2023
After a tumultuous couple of years regarding Howard administration, Midtown Assistant Principal Tekeshia Hollis was selected as the next principal of Howard.

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

Greta Gustafson
January 20, 2023
Ryan Gravel was instrumental in the planning and development of the BeltLine, a popular hangout-spot for adults and teens in Atlanta.

Gravel designed BeltLine, changed neighborhoods

Shea Edwards
January 14, 2023
Sydney Twareos came to support her boyfriend, who works on Kemp's campaign, along with Kemp himself.

[Photo] Kemp, Abrams hold election night watch parties

Abby Hyken
November 9, 2022
Kemp voters show their support for the governor. On Nov. 8, Kemp won reelection, defeating Democrat Stacey Abrams in a rematch of the 2022 contest.

Kemp defeats Abrams, wins reelection

Aran Sonnad-Joshi, Alannah Edwards, Shea Edwards, Abby Hyken, and Diana Jachman
November 8, 2022
Early voting in Georgia reaches record-breaking highs as Election Day approaches. Within the Midtown community, students and staff encourage each other to vote.

Early voting reaches record-breaking highs in Georgia

Shea Edwards
November 5, 2022
(Left) Senator Raphael Warnock and (right) Herschel Walker debate on Friday, Oct. 14, discussing present issues just before early voting begins on Monday, Oct. 17. This election is a part of the midterms and will determine who will lead Georgia in the Senate.

Warnock and Walker debate for a seat in the Senate

Shea Edwards
October 13, 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
The idea of a potential shooting is scary for most people, including teens that just want to have fun by attending a high school party.

What it’s like to witness a shooting

Shea Edwards
August 16, 2022
AP US History teacher Lee Pope smiles at his podium with portraits of two of his favorite presidents, George Washington and Franklin Delano Roosevelt behind him. One of his favorite parts about teaching AP US History is the presidential history, which he hopes to continue to teach in New York City. After teaching at Midtown for 16 years, Pope has spread his passion for history to others.

Pope departs after 16 years, wins Marian P. Kelly Award

Shea Edwards
May 18, 2022
On a warm Saturday morning at The Cathedral of St. Philip, people line up to get food and other products from various vendors.

Peachtree Road Farmers Market returns to customer satisfaction

Shea Edwards
April 1, 2022
The Covid-19 virus has affected thousands globally over the past year and a half. Across the U.S., many Americans are able to get various incentives for getting their vaccine. In New York, the vaccine is strongly encouraged.

Covid-19 makes a comeback through incentives

Shea Edwards
December 10, 2021

Job Readiness Day prepares students for employment

Shea Edwards
November 16, 2021

CCC reports senior progress

Shea Edwards
November 16, 2021

APS announces teacher of the year

Shea Edwards
November 16, 2021
In the lead-up to the 2021 Atlanta City Elections, the Southerner has compiled a list of 8 key races that readers in the district that Midtown High School will be voting on. Using official statements, previous reports and recorded interviews, the Southerner has broken down the candidates’ positions on specific issues.

At-Large City Council Post 2

Shea Edwards
October 29, 2021

Matt Westmoreland

Shea Edwards
October 29, 2021

Sonya Russell-Ofchus

Shea Edwards
October 29, 2021
Junior Esteban Vangioni sets out on an experience of a lifetime. Vangioni is a foreign exchange student from Madrid, Spain, who is seeing the world from an American view for the year. Vangioni is a member of the robotics team and will also participate in tennis during the spring season.

Foreign exchange students find community at Midtown

Shea Edwards
October 22, 2021
Chamberlain smiles while talking with friends before school starts in the courtyard.

Marissa Chamberlain, sophomore

Shea Edwards
October 19, 2021
Music Midtown, a two-day event in Piedmont Park, lists over 30 artists for their upcoming show.

Music Midtown back on horizon

Shea Edwards, News Section Editor
September 13, 2021
Junior Daisy Auger receives an error message while attempting to log into Schoology.

New learning platform gets mixed reviews

Shea Edwards
August 27, 2021
Families and friends eat dinner at Papi’s to unwind on a Thursday night.

Papi’s Cuban Grill shares authentic Cuban experience

Shea Edwards
January 27, 2021
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