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Elites posing for a picture outside Ben's Chil Bowl

Elites visit African American Civil War Museum, Ben’s Chili Bowl

Jessica Cruz, Editor-In-Chief February 25, 2019

Watkins Mill Elites took a field trip to Ben’s Chili Bowl and the African American Civil War Museum on February 14 to learn about some of Washington D.C.'s historical and cultural landmarks. “We...

The Watkins Mill High School annual African Ball will be held February 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the main gymnasium.

Tickets now on sale for WMHS’ third annual African Ball

Bianca Johnson, Associate Editor February 11, 2019

Watkins Mill High School's third annual African Ball will be held Saturday, February 23 from 6-11 p.m. in the main gym. The African Student Association has worked hard to put together a night full of fun...

The Dine with Dignity program asks for people to donate money for students who cannot afford lunch.

Dine with Dignity program allows students to eat even when they cannot pay

Vicki Wong, Editor-in-Chief February 8, 2019

Students who do not participate in the Free and Reduced-price Meals System and cannot pay for their lunch have incurred large amounts of lunch debt in Montgomery County Public Schools. An investigation...

Senior Aaron Amare getting certified as a Martin Luther King Jr. scholar for participating in the conference.

Students solve problems at MLK Global Youth Leadership and Social Innovation Conference

Mariam Bukhari, News Managing Editor January 31, 2019

On January 19 and 20, a group of select Watkins Mill students attended the Martin Luther King, Jr. Global Youth Leadership and Social Innovation Conference at the University of the District of Columbia. The...

Broadway stars Linda Eder and Alex Brightman will appear on the Watkins Mill High School stage at 7pm tonight as part of the ArtSpeak program.

ArtSpeak brings Broadway talent to Watkins Mill stage tonight

Mariam Bukhari, News Managing Editor January 24, 2019

Watkins Mill High School will present its second ArtSpeak program tonight at 7pm in the auditorium, featuring renowned vocalist Linda Eder and Broadway actor Alex Brightman. The event, which brings...

Freshman Kevin Mensah and sophomore Frank Castro practice sorting as part of the transition program to help them gain job experience for life after high school.

Transition program helps students gain work experience

Sana Khan, News Managing Editor January 23, 2019

Watkins Mill High School now offers a program to help students in the Learning for Independence and Autism Resource Services programs figure out a plan for what they want to do with their lives after high...

Senior Andre Tulloch, who already won the Posse Scholarship, is a finalist for the Gates Scholarship now.

Posse winner selected as Gates scholarship semi-finalist

Arthur Siqueira January 17, 2019

Posse Scholarship winner, senior Andre Tulloch is now a semi-finalist in the prestigious Gates Scholarship. Winning would award him a full ride to a school's undergraduate program of his choice. The...

Principal Carol Goddard poses with Motivational Speaker Robert Osborne after his speech at Watkins Mill High School on January 4.

Baltimore Ravens strength coach speaks to student athletes about staying motivated

Nana Osei Tutu, Editor-in-Chief January 11, 2019

All athletes are motivated by different things whether it be becoming a professional athlete or something as simple as trying to keep in shape. On Friday January 4, Baltimore Ravens strength and conditioning...

Senior Andre Tulloch speaks at a Minority Scholars event. He was just awarded the prestigious Posse Scholarship.

Senior awarded full scholarship to university of his choice through Posse program

Mariam Bukhari, News Managing Editor January 8, 2019

Senior Andre Tulloch was awarded a full ride scholarship to a prestigious partner university of his choice by the Posse Foundation this November after a three step election process. Tulloch started...

Real Rap relationship workshop teaches students to recognize abusive behavior in significant others.
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Real Rap healthy relationship workshop helps students identify dating violence

Bianca Johnson, Associate Editor January 2, 2019

On December 13, manager of the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Smita Varia, came to Watkins Mill High School to talk to the Real Rap club about dating violence. Real Rap is an upperclassmen,...

Students are doing an activity about choosing the right career path during the "Dream It, Be It" event at Watkins Mill High School.

Young women learn how to set goals, plan for careers in ‘Dream It, Be It’ event

Gisell Maravi and Natalie Helsel December 19, 2018

Female students from Watkins Mill High School attended a "Dream It, Be It" conference on December 11 and learned that they have an amazing support system to rely on for all aspects of their life, including...

The Maryland State Department of Education put out report cards for all Maryland schools.  Watkins Mill earned a total of three out of five stars, which staff members do not feel is a fair representation of the student population's needs.

Watkins Mill scores 3 out of 5 stars on MSDE report card

Jubilee Robinson, Associate Editor December 18, 2018

On December 4, the Maryland State Department of Education released a "report card" for every school in Maryland. This report uses a variety of standards to rate each school on a point system, which translates...

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