Julien Payen

April 19, 2022

The African Student Association (ASA) hosted its fifth annual African Ball on Friday, April 1. Over 150 students from 10 schools came to Watkins Mill High School to attend a night of food, dance, and an all-around appreciation of African culture. "I'm very excited to have the African Ball this year, we've been planning a presentation behind the scenes...

Obehi Eromosele, News Editor

April 4, 2022

Rainbow Rines, Watkins Mill High School’s LGBTQ+ club, will participate in the National Day of Silence to bring attention to the silencing and erasure of the LGBTQ people on April 6, 2022. Active students will not be able to speak for the entire school day. Participation is open to all students dedicated to spreading awareness. Students will be...

Andrea Gordon, Ashley Huynh, and Sanjay Fernando

March 17, 2022

Watkins Mill seniors and teachers faced off in a competitive students vs staff basketball game on Friday, March 11 in the gymnasium. The teams were neck and neck as they played for two 20-minute halves, but the staff pulled through for the win with a score of 57-54. “Having the seniors come together like this was a good moment for us,” senior...

Ryleigh Waters and Ashley Huynh

March 7, 2022

Watkins Mill students showcased their heritage and culture on International Day and Night on March 4.   Students wore their ethnic garments to demonstrate their cultural pride during the school day.  NOVA and OLAS performed a K-pop and Latin dance routine in the mixing bowl during lunch, respectively.  International Night is an annual event held...