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The student news site of Watkins Mill High School

The Current
The student news site of Watkins Mill High School

The Current
Senior Amelia Burton is an Opinion Managing Editor.

Amelia Burton, Associate Editor

Amelia is a senior at Watkins Mill High School and an Associate Editor for The Current. She’s on Watkins Mill’s varsity track and field team and has run for four years. She plans on attending Morgan State University to study business management.

All content by Amelia Burton
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

Amelia Burton, Associate Editor
April 20, 2020
African American history is considered an elective instead of a credit. Montgomery County Public Schools needs to change this.

African American history should count as a social studies credit

Amelia Burton, Associate Editor
March 11, 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
Looking for a way to be more environmentally friendly? Here are ten tips to get you started!

Ten ways to stay environmentally friendly

Gisell Maravi and Natalie Helsel
February 26, 2020
There are so many different languages and cultures to embrace. Here are some tips to do so.

Six tips to learn languages faster

Azi Parker, Features Editor
February 21, 2020
Junior captain Seda Tsarni pins her opponent in the wrestling match against Albert Einstein High School

Sports Wrap-Up: February 7-13

Jade Pinkowitz, Amelia Burton, Caleb Obiarinze Mbulle, and
February 14, 2020
The Netflix show YOU has captured hearts and brought stalking into the light.

10 things I think about ‘You’

Kayla Holt, Features Editor
February 18, 2020
Microaggressions are becoming more common in society, and they affect too many people.

Microaggressions are becoming more than ‘micro’

Grace Edwards, News Managing Editor
February 19, 2020
Junior Joseph Crespo passes the ball to a teammate as Gaithersburg players move in on him.

Sports Wrap-Up: January 31-February 6

Jade Pinkowitz, Caleb Vargas, Caleb Obiarinze Mbulle, and Amelia Burton
February 7, 2020
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Trump’s Super Bowl ad attempts to pander to black voters—don’t let it

Amelia Burton, Associate Editor
February 6, 2020
The Watkins Mill High School Wolverines defeated the Gaithersburg High School Trojans in a wrestling match on January 28.

Sports Wrap-up January 28-31

Amelia Burton, Jade Pinkowitz, Caleb Vargas, and Caleb Obiarinze Mbulle
January 31, 2020
The Watkins Mill High School Indoor Track girls 4x2 relay team placed first in their heat at the MCPS Championships.

Sport Wrap-up: January 17-23

Jade Pinkowitz, Israel Safo, Amelia Burton, Kayla Holt, Caleb Obiarinze Mbulle, and Caleb Vargas
January 24, 2020
Watkins Mill High School's Wolverines face off against Damascus High School on January 15.

Sports Wrap-Up: January 10-17

Jade Pinkowitz, Amelia Burton, Israel Safo, Caleb Vargas, and Caleb Obiarinze Mbulle
January 17, 2020
Watkins Mill High School received a three star rating on the Maryland State Report Card, but there are other factors that the report card does not address.

MSDE Report Card gives WMHS 3 stars, but ignores certain factors

Amelia Burton
January 16, 2020
Everyone knows World War 3 is starting any day now. Here's how to avoid getting drafted into fighting it.

Top ten ways to dodge the draft in World War III

January 14, 2020
Senior Jaylen Stephens warms up for a game against Poolesville High School.

Sports Wrap-Up: January 3-10

Jade Pinkowitz, Israel Safo, Amelia Burton, and Caleb Obiarinze Mbulle
January 10, 2020
It can be hard to stay motivated after a long break but Associate Editor Gisell Maravi has some tips to keep you on the path to success.

How to stay motivated after winter break

January 2, 2020

Video: Santa Tyler returns and brings Mrs. Claus to Watkins Mill

Jade Pinkowitz
December 20, 2019
How to make the holidays more fun? Play games with your family!

Games to play with the family this holiday season

December 17, 2019
How to make the holidays more fun? Play games with your family!

Games to play with the family this holiday season

Amelia Burton, Associate Editor
December 17, 2019
Wolverines Winter sports have begun and are taking Montgomery County Public School's sports world by storm.

Sports Wrap-Up: December 6-12

Kayla Holt, Amelia Burton, Derrick Tremble Jr., Caleb Obiarinze Mbulle, Jade Pinkowitz, and Caleb Vargas
December 13, 2019
Some people suffer from seasonal affective disorder, often referred to as seasonal depression or winter depression.

Winter brings snow, seasonal depression

December 10, 2019
Montgomery County Public Schools' policy that prohibits teachers from giving a grade of less than 50 percent if a student attempted the assignment seems great. But it hurts in the long run.

Is the 50 percent rule helping or hindering you?

Amelia Burton, Associate Editor
December 9, 2019
The PARCC test, which students were required to pass to graduate, will be replaced by the MCAP test. Students currently only need to take the test, not pass it.

PARCC is out for 2020, MCAP will replace it as Maryland standardized test

December 5, 2019
Seniors Leah Niles, Amelia Burton, Briana Bittings, Yesenia Pineda, and Arthur Siqueira, and junior Kayla Holt show off their natural hair in various styles.

Why Montgomery County’s protection of natural hairstyles matters

Amelia Burton, Associate Editor
December 2, 2019

Video: Mental Health Day

Kayla Holt
November 27, 2019
No one claps back better than Nancy Pelosi — except senior Amelia Burton

Senior offers perfect clapbacks for awkward Thanksgiving questions

Amelia Burton, Associate Editor
November 26, 2019
Black Lives Matter is a movement with the intent of educating people on the issues faced by people of color. The Blue Lives Matter flag is a rebuttal to this movement and is in the wrong for turning a blind eye to the issue at hand.

Elrich makes correct decision in banning ‘Thin Blue Line’ flag

Kayla Holt and Amelia Burton
November 12, 2019
Alumni Xavier Lagual shows his skills with the guitar

Photo feature: Talented students wow at Halloween-themed coffee house event

Amelia Burton, Associate Editor
October 28, 2019
Field Hockey took on Magruder in the first round of the playoffs, but lost.

Sports Wrap-Up: October 21-25

Amelia Burton, Arthur Siquiera, Israel Safo, and Leah Niles
October 25, 2019
A trick-or-treat graphic depicting the growth of kids to teenagers on Halloween.

Who gets to decide I’m too old to trick or treat?

Amelia Burton, Associate Editor
October 24, 2019
The varsity team had a senior night and our seniors pose with their family and friends before their game.

Sports Wrap-Up October 11-18

Amelia Burton, Arthur Siquiera, Isreal Safo, Kayla Holt, and Jade Pinkowitz
October 18, 2019
This week in sports wrap ups ends with tonight's football game against Damascus High School.

Sports Wrap-Up: October 7-11

Kayla Holt and Amelia Burton
October 11, 2019

High School Nation rocks Watkins Mill with music/arts festival

Amelia Burton, Associate Editor
October 8, 2019

Sports Wrap-Up: October 4, 2019

Israel Safo, Arthur Siqueira, Leah Niles, Amelia Burton, and Kayla Holt
October 4, 2019
Active shooter drills have been criticized for being too traumatic. But what about active shootings?

Active shooters are traumatizing kids, drills are not

Amelia Burton, Associate Editor
October 1, 2019
Sports summaries for the week of September 23-27

Sports Wrap-Up: September 27, 2019

Arthur Siquiera, Isreal Safo, Kayla Holt, Amelia Burton, Leah Niles, and Caleb Vargas
September 27, 2019

New initiative calls for students, staff to ‘Be Well’ all year

Jade Pinkowitz, Editor in Chief
September 24, 2019
Field Hockey got their first win of the season over Gaithersburg High School on Thursday, September 12.

Sports Wrap-Up: September 13, 2019

Kayla Holt and Amelia Burton
September 13, 2019
The Girls Varsity Volleyball before the game on Monday, September 9. (pictured left to right) bottom row: Isis Barnes, Nakyia Middleton middle row: Melanie Torres, Leticia Fianko, Jennifer Santos top row: Precious Fraiser, Juliana Sandoval, Jaya Branch, Jade Pinkowitz not pictured: Nyah Dames, Elise Manglicmont, Estella Manglicmot

Sports Wrap-Up: September 11, 2019

Amelia Burton and Kayla Holt
September 11, 2019
Senior year comes with a whole new variety of stresses. But finding a four-year university shouldn't be the main goal for everyone.

Everyone learns differently: there’s no shame in community college

Amelia Burton, Opinion Managing Editor
September 10, 2019

Video: Step Rally

Jade Pinkowitz, Editor in Chief
September 9, 2019
The documentary No Fear premiered at Watkins Mill High School on May 24 and documented the journey of the WMHS football team.

Documentary shows football team has ‘No Fear’ in tackling challenges

Amelia Burton, Features Editor
June 4, 2019

Video: Goodbye Class of 2019

Amelia Burton and Leah Niles
May 24, 2019
It's easy to compare yourself to everyone else, but everyone will reach the finish line that's right for them when they're ready.

Stop competing: everyone has their own timeline

Amelia Burton, Features Managing Editor
May 15, 2019
The end is near for Game of Thrones fans, but what on earth just happened to all of that character development?

Game of Thrones Season 8, Episode 5 Recap–the end is near!

Jamie Carmichael
May 13, 2019
As teacher appreciation week comes to a close, the Current interviewed students to see which teachers have had the biggest influence on them.

Video: Teacher Appreciation Week

May 10, 2019
Game of Thrones returned last night for the final season. Don't read this if you haven't watched yet!

Game of Thrones Season 8 Premiere Recap {SPOILER ALERT}

Jamie Carmichael
April 15, 2019
Watkins Mill High School is being renamed in a ceremony taking place tonight, April 1

April Fools: Watkins Mill to be renamed after 'most iconic' teacher

April 1, 2019
After the Maryland state legislature overrode Governor Larry Hogan's veto on school start dates, MCPS decided on April 1 to begin year-round school.

April Fools: MCPS announces new plan for year-round school beginning in June

April 1, 2019
Need to spice up your wardrobe for spring? Look no further than this handy guide!

Steps to spice up any outfit for spring

Amelia Burton, Features Managing Editor
March 29, 2019
Junior Amelia Burton describes her top five underrated Black female artists and explains why you should be listening to them.

Top five underrated black female artists

March 28, 2019
Junior Amelia Burton describes her top five underrated Black female artists and explains why you should be listening to them.

Top five underrated black female artists

Amelia Burton, Features Managing Editor
March 28, 2019
Student athletes face a lot of challenges, but Amelia's Burton's guide can help them stay on track.

Wolverine student athlete survival guide

Amelia Burton
February 12, 2019
Junior Jamila Jones and junior Dylan Castillo dissect a cow heart.

IB Sports Health classes dissect cow parts to learn about heart health

Amelia Burton
February 5, 2019

I Tried: Vlogging For a week

Jade Pinkowitz and Amelia Burton
January 29, 2019

I Tried: A very experimental video series

Jade Pinkowitz and Amelia Burton
September 28, 2018
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