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NACAC College Fair Field Trip

NACAC College Fair Field Trip

Zoë Conroy, Features Managing Editor April 10, 2025

On Tuesday, Juniors at Watkins Mill High School, along with students from several other high schools in the county, were invited to participate in the National College Fair (NACAC)—Montgomery County....

A Call for Student Awareness: Rethinking Our Response to Lockdowns

A Call for Student Awareness: Rethinking Our Response to Lockdowns

Zoë Conroy, Features Managing Editor April 4, 2025

This past week, our campus experienced a lockdown followed by a shelter-in-place order due to a reported assault in the vicinity. This situation has sparked a serious concern for me, particularly regarding...

Members of Watkins Mill's African Student Association introduce themselves.

African Student Association Hosts Seventh Annual African Ball

Angela Mvogo, Editor in Chief April 4, 2025

The African Student Association (ASA) hosted its seventh annual African Ball on Friday, March 21, 2025 at Seneca Valley High School. The event was a collaborative effort between Seneca Valley, Clarksburg,...

University of Maryland Becoming More Competitive for Maryland Students

University of Maryland Becoming More Competitive for Maryland Students

Brianna Cherry, News Managing Editor April 1, 2025

College Park, MD – For many Maryland students, the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD), is no longer the "safe" option it used to be. Once considered a target school for in-state applicants, UMD...

O'Shea Theater presents Mean Girls the Musical.

O’Shea Theater presents Mean Girls the Musical.

Nicole Han, Editor-in-Chief March 25, 2025

Watkins Mill High School's Theater club are performing "Mean Girls: the Musical" for their spring play at the O'Shea Theater. The first show is this Friday. "Mean Girls: the Musical" is a rock musical...

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...

Photo credit: Josie Guy

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...

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