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Rut Bonilla and Fahad Habona became Posse Scholars and received a full tuition to Posse-partnered schools.

Watkins Mill seniors earn highly competitive Posse Scholarship

Jonah Graham, News Managing Editor March 10, 2020

Seniors Fahad Habona and Rut Bonilla were selected this year to be Posse Scholars, gaining a free education at the university of their choice that is partnered with The Posse Foundation. The Posse Foundation...

On the campaign trail with David Trone, at a Cake and Conversations event for a discussion about education

Trone hosts “Cake and Conversations” education panel with Kirwan Commission

Grace Edwards, News Managing Editor March 9, 2020

During a “Cake and Conversations” event on February 24, Maryland’s Sixth Congressional District Representative David Trone, spoke with Maryland leaders, continuing his support for the Kirwan Commission...

Freshman Melissa Osei-Bonsu cleans her computer keyboard with a Clorox wipe before using it in English class to protect herself from the coronavirus.

MCPS, county officials work together to handle three confirmed coronavirus cases

Jade Pinkowitz, Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2020

Governor Larry Hogan confirmed three cases of the coronavirus in Montgomery County, Maryland at approximately 8:15pm on March 5, declaring a state of emergency. Superintendent Jack Smith held a meeting...

Representative David Trone explaining what he is doing in Congress to improve Medicare.

Trone holds senior workshop in Hagerstown

Katelyn Burley and Grace Edwards March 4, 2020

After newly opening a district office in Frederick, Maryland, Representative David Trone held a “senior citizen workshop” and resource fair, with an expert panel on February 4, reaching out to the...

A group of students open the 2020 MCPS theatre festival with a dance performance.

Students attend annual MCPS theatre festival

Fariahah Khan and Zenani Munthali March 5, 2020

For most people, going on a field trip consists of visiting a museum and viewing old artifacts, but junior Bethany Hurt learned how to kill someone at Montgomery County Public Schools' annual theatre festival. More...

Social studies resource teacher Lauren Squier talks to prospective and current students about Watkins Mill High School.

Prospective IB magnet students visit WMHS in showcase night

Natalie Helsel, Associate Editor February 25, 2020

Current eighth-grade students and their parents from around Montgomery County attended an IB Regional Showcase on February 12 about the International Baccalaureate Magnet Program that they have the opportunity...

Clarksburg High School junior Makaylah Bangura answers a question for the Q&A portion of the Ms. ASA competition.

African Student Association hosts fourth annual African Ball

Shannon Bratt-Pfotenhauer and Melody Safo February 24, 2020

The Watkins Mill High School African Student Association collaborated with the Clarksburg High School ASA to host the fourth annual African Ball on Saturday, February 22, from 7pm to 11pm. The Ball...

Rep David Trone cutting the ribbon at his Frederick District Office opening.

Representative Trone opens new office in Frederick to reach constituents

Katelyn Burley and Grace Edwards February 10, 2020

Maryland District six Representative David Trone hosted the grand opening of his Frederick District Office on January 24 and hopes to address the opioid crisis and mental health, as well as help those...

CEO of Shugoll Research Mark Shugoll talks to Broadway stars LaChanze and Alysha Umphress about their careers.

ArtSpeak! connects performers with students in interactive experience

Jade Pinkowitz, Editor-in-Chief February 3, 2020

ArtSpeak! joined Watkins Mill High School to host LaChanze and Alysha Umphress in a night of Q&A, performances, and trivia on January 23 in the O'Shea Theater. ArtSpeak! is a free program supported...

The team huddles as coach Michael Brown speaks post-win.

Brown leaves football on field, trades coaching for family

Gisell Maravi and Natalie Helsel January 30, 2020

Varsity football coach Michael Brown, who has been the Watkins Mill head football coach since 2016, will no longer be coaching for next year's football season. Brown announced his decision through a...

Men of ELITES posing for a picture after taking a visit to A Wider Circle in Silver Spring MD

Elites visit A Wider Circle as part of mission to end poverty

Grace Edwards, News Managing Editor January 29, 2020

In a conscious effort to give back to their community, Watkins Mill’s Elites traveled to A Wider Circle on January 17 to sort through clothing and toy donations, assisting in the push to end poverty.  A...

ArtSpeak!, a free program based in Washington D.C. dedicated to supporting the arts, comes to Watkins Mill High School.

ArtSpeak! returns to WMHS tomorrow with LaChanze, Alysha Umphress

Jade Pinkowitz, Editor-in-Chief January 22, 2020

Watkins Mill High School will host ArtSpeak! tomorrow, January 23 at 7 pm. ArtSpeak! is a free program based in Washington D.C. produced by Bethesda Based Marketing Program Shugoll Research in an attempt...

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