The student news site of Watkins Mill High School

The Current
The student news site of Watkins Mill High School

The Current
The student news site of Watkins Mill High School

The Current
Jade Pinkowitz is Editor-in-Chief.

Jade Pinkowitz, Editor-in-Chief

Jade is a senior at Watkins Mill High School and Editor-in-Chief for The Current. She is a four-time varsity girls volleyball player and involved many clubs at Watkins Mill. She enjoys photography, writing, and theater. She plans to attend Loyola University of Chicago as a part of the BSW/MSW program for social work. She hopes to become a child and family social worker after college.

All content by Jade Pinkowitz
Seniors Francisco Carbonell, Comfort Oshagbemi, Asnath Balilonoso, and Aichatou Adamou at their senior celebration.

Photo Feature: Mill Fest 2021

Krystin Ipina, News Managing Editor
June 9, 2021
Jade Pinkowitz spells out 2020 with a sparkler and says goodbye to Watkins Mill.

Senior reflection: Jade Pinkowitz

Jade Pinkowitz, Editor-in-Chief
June 12, 2020
Caleb Mbulle on the football field as a Watkins Mill Wolverine.

Senior Reflection- Caleb Mbulle

Caleb Obiarinze Mbulle, Sports Editor
June 15, 2020
As the Black Lives Matter movement spreads worldwide, junior Kayla Holt describes her life as a young black woman.

My skin should not make me a target

Kayla Holt, Features Managing Editor
June 4, 2020

Saying goodbye to the class of 2020

Jade Pinkowitz, Editor-in-Chief
June 1, 2020
Despite the pandemic and stay-at-home order, there are many ways to enjoy summer break.

How to make the most of your summer despite the pandemic

Gisell Maravi, Associate Editor
May 28, 2020
Senior Arthur Siquiera reflects on his time at Watkins Mill High School.

Senior Reflection: Arthur Siqueira

Arthur Siqueira, Sports Editor
May 26, 2020
PARTYNEXTDOOR released the album Partymobile, giving us the perfect playlist for quarantine.

Turn it up in quarantine with the new PARTYNEXTDOOR album: “Partymobile” review

Kayla Holt, Features Managing Editor
May 20, 2020
There are so many great movie franchises to watch during quarantine. Movie nights are a great opportunity to spend some quality family time.

Movie franchises to watch with your family

Jade Pinkowitz, Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2020
It's hard to stay motivated and productive when stuck at home, but taking baby steps can get you back on schedule.

How to stay productive in quarantine

May 12, 2020
The college application process can be scary and confusing, but it can be easier with some hard work.

How to survive college applications

Gisell Maravi, Associate Editor
May 8, 2020
The best movies to watch are throwback movies from childhood, especially the coming-of-age movies.

Throwback movies that you absolutely need to watch during quarantine

Gisell Maravi, Associate Editor
May 6, 2020
Here are five recipes to treat yourself while stuck inside during quarantine.

Five recipes to curb your quarantine cravings

May 4, 2020

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What’s coming to Netflix this May

Jade Pinkowitz, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2020
The Watkins Mill Booster Club posted signs around the community celebrating the seniors during quarantine.

Booster club lifts seniors' spirits with class of 2020 signs

April 29, 2020
President Donald Trump endangers lives of American citizens by proposing the use of disinfectants to battle coronavirus during press conference.

Trump jeopardizes lives by proposing disinfectant injections to battle Coronavirus

Jade Pinkowitz, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2020
Montgomery County Public Schools will be implementing a pass/fail grading system for the fourth quarter.

MCPS will use pass/incomplete as grading policy for fourth quarter

Jade Pinkowitz, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2020
There have been school shootings in March every year for the past 18 years until 2020.

No March school shootings for first time in 18 years: it took a worldwide pandemic

April 20, 2020
The 2020 senior class is missing a transitional moment in their lives; it's not the first change to affect them so heavily.

An open letter to the class of 2020 from a fellow member

Jade Pinkowitz, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2020
MCPS has released a new schedule for online classes for the remainder of the third marking period.

WMHS schedule to finish third quarter with distance learning begins Monday

Jade Pinkowitz, Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2020
Governor Larry Hogan closed all Maryland public schools for two weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Governor Larry Hogan closes Maryland public schools after COVID-19 outbreak

Jade Pinkowitz, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2020
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

March 10, 2020
Junior Joseph Crespo dodges a Damascus player.

Sports wrap-up: March 2-5

Amelia Burton, Caleb Obiarinze Mbulle, Jade Pinkowitz, and Caleb Vargas
March 6, 2020
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
Rape and sexual assault is not always cases of strangers dragging someone into a back alley. Sometimes, facing the attacker means facing a person who claims to love their victim.

Sexual assault has much broader definition than many women realize

Jade Pinkowitz, Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2020
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

February 24, 2020
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