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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
Grace Edwards

Grace Edwards, Editor-in-Chief

Grace Edwards is a senior at Watkins Mill High School and Co-Editor-in-Chief for The Current. She is a straight-A student who enjoys playing her violin. She is the President of the Social Awareness Group and Key Club. She is passionate about serving the underprivileged and being a voice for them. This is the basis for her determination to study medicine and public health to heal others, and journalism to be a voice for the unheard. She plans to continue her education at a private university, studying Biology (pre-med track focusing on Epidemiology, Global and Public Health) and Journalism.

All content by Grace Edwards
Senior Grace Edwards reflects on her high school experience.

Senior Reflection: Grace Edwards

Grace Edwards, Editor-in-Chief
June 18, 2021
Senior Kayla Holt shares letter to the Class of 2021.

Congrats to Seniors

Kayla Holt, Opinion Managing Editor and Social Media Director
June 2, 2021
Covid-19 long haulers suffer more than you think.

COVID-19 long-haulers suffer much longer than two weeks

Lindsey Harmon, Associate Editor
May 10, 2021
Girl Scout cookies and nostalgia-- what more could you ask for ?

Do Si Dos and Do Si Don’ts of Girl Scout Cookies

Shaneka Francis and Lindsey Harmon
May 12, 2021
Mothers of Watkins Mill should be celebrated! What are you doing for Mothers day?

10 things to do for your mom on Mother’s Day

Shaneka Francis, Features Managing Editor
May 7, 2021
Since the pandemic began, women have been faced with a multitude of social issues.

Dear women.

Kayla Holt and Grace Edwards
March 26, 2021
Women during a pandemic still matter, as they are our teachers, our mothers, our sisters, and our mentors.

Honoring women every day, not just in one month

Grace Edwards, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2021
Neelsville Middle School student Aubrey Holt uses multiple devices to complete her work for her virtual classes. The majority of students in the Watkins Mill High School cluster opted to remain virtual, but about a third of students will return.

What school will look like at Watkins Mill when students return

Katelyn Burley and Grace Edwards
March 12, 2021
From top left to right: Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Sandra Bland. From bottom left to right: Atatiana Jefferson, Rayshard Brooks, Tamir Rice, and Freddie Gray. Say their names.

Celebrating Black History Month after George Floyd and BLM protests

Grace Edwards, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2021
MCPS can expand their English curriculum with these diverse books.

Books to diversify the high school English curriculum

Grace Edwards and Mina Graham
February 22, 2021
Hogans veto of the Blueprint hurts majority minority schools, especially during a pandemic.

Opinion: override Hogan’s veto on Blueprint. Make educating future generations a priority

Grace Edwards, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2021
MCPS decision to cancel meal distribution and daycares, while keeping virtual learning open only hurts students of color and teachers; it doesnt help them.

MCPS canceling meal distribution but continuing virtual learning hurts

Grace Edwards, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2021
Business Manager and News Managing Editor Luke Swander gives his review of Pixars new movie Soul.

New Pixar movie full of ‘Soul,’ fantastic music

Luke Swander, Business Manager and News Managing Editor
February 5, 2021
The next MCPS superintendent must be someone who understands the importance of quality education in virtual learning and in-person learning for all students, particularly students of color.

Smith’s departure leaves room for growth in Montgomery County

Grace Edwards, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2021
Staying at home and adjusting to working at home isnt easy, not to mention the odd ailments youll receive.

Weird 2021 ailments that aren’t covid

Christopher Weikert, Opinion Editor
January 25, 2021
Stable internet and services is not a given while using Synergy.

Synergy provides more information in gradebook, but slow speeds, unfriendly interface bogs it down

Melody Safo, Arts and Entertainment Managing Editor
January 15, 2021
Recent news of insurrectionists storming the nations capitol is the antithesis of patriotism.

Dear people who stormed the Capitol, from a young, Black, female American

Kayla Holt, Opinion Managing Editor and Social Media Director
January 11, 2021
Traumatizing medical history of minorities and distrust of government worries and angers people of color to the point of not receiving a vaccine.

People of color have every reason to not trust the healthcare system—but vaccines are vital

Grace Edwards and Hawi Yohannes
January 4, 2021
Happy Holidays from The Current staff! Here are some things you can do to have fun during winter break during a pandemic

Top ten things to do during a pandemic winter break

Krystin Ipina, News Managing Editor
December 21, 2020
Covid-19 cases in a community are not just statistics or numbers, theyre people.

Students infected with COVID-19 share their experiences with the virus

Krystin Ipina and Ryleigh Waters
December 18, 2020
There are endless possibilities with the excuses you can make to get out of Zoom class.

Top 10 ways to get out of virtual class

Eilenora Presley, Features Managing Editor
December 4, 2020
Rising COVID-19 cases make Montgomery Countys plans to reopen in person unsafe and unrealistic. safety hazard.

Possibly exposing teachers, students to COVID-19 through phasing is a slippery-slope

Grace Edwards, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2020
Oceans rise, empires fall, Jonathon Groff said as King George III, while President Donald Trump prepares to leave the White House, and President-elect Joe Biden enters.

The election’s over. Now what?

Grace Edwards, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2020
Religion takes new meaning with growing Generation Z. When thinking of religion, do any of these questions sound familiar?

Why religion has lost its value to Generation Z

Tasha Kibue, News Editor
November 25, 2020
When then Vice President Joe Biden and then Senator Kamala Harris were projected to win the 2020 election, fears subsided, and feelings of pride for all Americans emerged.

Dear Mr. President-Elect Joe Biden, from a high school senior

Kayla Holt, Opinion Managing Editor and Social Media Director
November 9, 2020
Voter apathy haunts young people and undecided voters as they prepare to vote for the next President of the United States, flipping the switch between voter apathy and voter empathy.

Voter apathy haunts last-minute voters–but there’s still time

Grace Edwards, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2020
As staff and students move to online platforms, discussions arise about appropriate and meaningful social media presence and taking responsibility.

With great social media presence, comes great responsibility for teachers navigating online presence

Kayla Holt, Opinion Managing Editor and Social Media Director
October 26, 2020
Editor-in-Chief Grace Edwards reflects on Naomi Osakas activism, bi-racial identity, and competing in the 2020 US Open.

What Naomi Osaka’s 7 Masks, honoring Police Brutality victims, means to a blasian tennis player

Grace Edwards, Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2020
Science Teacher Laura Davis Vaughan speaking about safe and healthy measures while protesting, at the Orange Nation Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, June 3.

Orange Nation hosts virtual social justice & COVID-19 Town Hall

Grace Edwards, News Managing Editor
June 10, 2020
As the United States becomes the new epicenter for the novel Coronavirus, minorities are facing the repercussions of President Trumps neglect.

Trump provokes xenophobia with “Chinese virus” comment, neglects his role as leader

Grace Edwards, News Managing Editor
April 27, 2020
On the campaign trail with David Trone, at a Cake and Conversations event for a discussion about education

Trone hosts “Cake and Conversations” education panel with Kirwan Commission

Grace Edwards, News Managing Editor
March 9, 2020
Representative David Trone explaining what he is doing in Congress to improve Medicare.

Trone holds senior workshop in Hagerstown

Katelyn Burley and Grace Edwards
March 4, 2020
African Americans have struggled to fight for freedom and equality; their history should be taught year-round, not just celebrated in one month.

Black history is American history, not just a month of the year

Grace Edwards, News Managing Editor
February 28, 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

Why Watkins Mill is the best-kept secret of the ‘W schools’

Katelyn Burley and Grace Edwards
February 12, 2020
Rep David Trone cutting the ribbon at his Frederick District Office opening.

Representative Trone opens new office in Frederick to reach constituents

Katelyn Burley and Grace Edwards
February 10, 2020
Men of ELITES posing for a picture after taking a visit to A Wider Circle in Silver Spring MD

Elites visit A Wider Circle as part of mission to end poverty

Grace Edwards, News Managing Editor
January 29, 2020
From top left to bottom right, sophomore Jodeleine Pierre, juniors Bethany Hurt, Antonio Johnson, Jason Delcid, Griffen MacLaren, Christopher Thomson excited to see Hamilton: An American Musical.

Students don’t throw away their shot to see Hamilton through grant opportunity

Grace Edwards, News Managing Editor
January 6, 2020
Presents and canned foods prepared for families in need during the holidays at Watkins Mill High School.

Holiday program provides gifts, food to WMHS families that need them

Katelyn Burley and Grace Edwards
December 20, 2019
Republican and former US Army Sergeant Kevin Caldwell joins the race for Marylands Sixth Congressional District.

Republican Kevin Caldwell joins the race for Maryland’s Sixth District

Katelyn Burley and Grace Edwards
December 6, 2019
Fifty-six Watkins Mill High School students will travel to Norfolk, Virginia to see a performance of Hamilton at a reduced price this month.

Students travel to Norfolk, VA to see Hamilton, workshop with cast

Grace Edwards, News Managing Editor
December 3, 2019
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi endorsing David Trone at the Gaithersburg High School spaghetti dinner fundraiser.

Rep. Trone brings Speaker Pelosi to Gaithersburg for fundraiser

Katelyn Burley and Grace Edwards
November 25, 2019
A poster made by the Student Leadership class for the Mental Health Day. The Mental Health Day will be on Wednesday, November 27 to let students unwind before the long weekend.

Wolverines take ‘Mental Health Day’ before Thanksgiving to promote wellness

Katelyn Burley and Grace Edwards
November 18, 2019
School counselor Mike Ryan with his stress relievers. Stress relief is an integral part of being able to be emotionally prepared to fully support students.

School counselors support each other, practice self-care to be their best for students

Katelyn Burley and Grace Edwards
November 5, 2019
Men of Elites packing backpacks for Comfort Cases

WM Elites pack Comfort Cases to provide foster care children with proper suitcases

Grace Edwards, News Managing Editor
October 23, 2019
The Watkins Mill High School guidance department--they dont just schedule classes.

School counselors go above and beyond to help students, keep kids from falling through cracks

Katelyn Burley and Grace Edwards
October 16, 2019
Seniors Richard Epperly, Adaly Ascencio, Francis Eseh and Nadia Makmak sit with science resource teacher Matt Reese at the Superintendents breakfast.

Seniors attend STEM breakfast with Superintendent, PEPCO President

Katelyn Burley and Grace Edwards
October 4, 2019
Freshman Amanda Breeden was selected as the IB learner profile of the month for her skills as an inquirer.

IB learner profile student of the month: Inquirer

Grace Edwards
September 26, 2019
All students at Watkins Mill High School are entitled to free breakfast in the cafeteria before 7:45.

Free breakfast brings bright days, but timing may make it harder for students to eat

Katelyn Burley and Grace Edwards
September 17, 2019
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