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Planning Prom: A Night to Remember

Planning Prom: A Night to Remember

Brianna Cherry and Junee Kim March 21, 2025

When it comes to high school traditions, nothing compares to prom night—the glitz, the glamour, and the memories that last a lifetime. But what most people don’t see is the planning that goes on behind...

Math teachers being pied by the winners of the pizza pie eating contest and pi recitation.

The Watkins Mill Math Department Introduces Pi Week

Hillary Juarez, Staff Writer March 17, 2025

The Watkins Mill Math Department has introduced a school-wide celebration never seen before: Pi Week.  This week-long celebration showcased five different themes: a pizza pie eating contest, pi-themed...

Staff Hatha Yoga during STEP

Staff Hatha Yoga during STEP

Nicole Han, Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2025

Teacher Ligia Gorton is offering Hatha Yoga classes for staff during STEP to bring mindfulness and relieve stress. Gorton—who is a long-term yoga practitioner and a yoga 200 hour teacher—wants to...

Current Student Member of the Board, Praneel Survarna, delivers a speech.

2025 Student Member of the Board (SMOB) Finalists Elected

Angela Mvogo and Nicole Han March 10, 2025

The 48th Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) election is underway in Montgomery County, Maryland. Ten candidates initially vied for the position, presenting their platforms and qualifications...

Five Watkins Mill Track Stars Head to State Championships

Five Watkins Mill Track Stars Head to State Championships

Hillary Juarez, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

On February 18, PG Sportsplex hosted the 3A West Indoor Track Regionals. Featured in the 55-meter hurdles, 55-meter dash, 300-meter dash and spot put, five outstanding Watkins Mill track stars advanced...

Eva Lake Olan Awarded the Posse Scholarship 2025

Eva Lake Olan Awarded the Posse Scholarship 2025

Zoë Conroy, Features Managing Editor February 27, 2025

Watkins Mill High School is proud to announce that senior Eva Lake Olan has been selected as one of the recipients of this year’s highly esteemed Posse Scholarship. The Posse Scholarship is an award...

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Fund Schools, Fund Athletics

Tracy Espinoza, Opinion Managing Editor February 26, 2025

Student-athletes at the Mill have been on a roll this winter season, with students such as senior Jabea Ewane becoming a three-time county wrestling champion and five track and field students qualifying...

Gulf of America Debuts on Google Maps

Gulf of America Debuts on Google Maps

Tracy Espinoza, Opinions Managing Editor February 11, 2025

As of yesterday, Google Maps officially updated how users see the Gulf of Mexico based on their current location. In the U.S., the body of water is now recognized as the Gulf of America. On January...

SMOB Nominating Convention

SMOB Nominating Convention

Nicole Han, Editor-in-Chief January 28, 2025

Time to be like real Americans and vote, but instead of a leader to lead our country it’s a student who will represent the students’ voices in the Board of Education. It’s time for SMOB! The Student...

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Principal Vilma C. Nájera Earns Hispanic Educator of the Year

Stephany Santoyo, Staff Writer January 2, 2025

On Friday, October 11th, Vilma C. Nájera, principal at Watkins Mill High School since the 2023 school year, was honored at the Hispanic Leadership Awards Gala for proudly earning the award of Hispanic...

LIPA's Clothes Drive at the Mill!

LIPA’s Clothes Drive at the Mill!

Nicole Han, Editor-in-Chief December 12, 2024

The Leaders in Progress Association is having a Clothes Drive starting December 5th and ending on December 15th to help homeless men and women during the winter. LIPA is organizing a Clothes Drive at...

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