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The Current
The student news site of Watkins Mill High School

The Current
The student news site of Watkins Mill High School

The Current
Julien Payen

Julien Payen, Editor-in-Chief

Julien Payen is a senior at Watkins Mill High School. He is the Co-Editor-in-Chief and photography director for The Current. He plays tennis (go 'Rines!) and is an International Baccalaureate Diploma student. He likes to read, roam the halls, learn languages, watch Law and Order, and knows the flags of the world all too well. He’s a part of the TV Production team, loves doing photography for the sports teams around the Mill and will attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison as a Posse Scholar.

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Senior Julien Payen reflects on his experiences in high school.

Senior Reflection: Julien Payen

Julien Payen, Editor-in-Chief
June 15, 2023
Seniors Ricky, Joel, Esther, and Ella signed their letters of intent to continue playing sports in college.

Sports Wrap Up: May 22-26

Julien Payen, Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2023
Junior Muhammad Rahman, coach Peter Kielar, and Md Rahman celebrate the boys double regional championship.

Sports Wrap-Up: May 15-19

Julien Payen, Editor-In-Chief
May 19, 2023
Watkins Mill High School prioritizes education, junior Malick Sarr (pictured) is an example of that.

Putting the 'student' in 'student-athlete' at Watkins Mill

May 18, 2023
Sophomore Kamar Sutherland finished in second place in the 110 meter and 300 meter hurdles at the County Championship.

Sports Wrap-Up: May 8-12

Julien Payen, Editor-In-Chief
May 12, 2023
Boys Lacrosse celebrates their first win of the season against the Kennedy Cavaliers on Thursday, May 4.

Sports Wrap Up: May 1-5

Julien Payen and Emily Ferrufino
May 5, 2023
Boys Tennis celebrated their Senior Night on Thursday, April 27 against the Wootton Patriots.

Sports Wrap-Up: April 24-27

Julien Payen, Editor-In-Chief
April 28, 2023
The Rines thanked the officials after their game against the Northwest Jaguars.

Sports Wrap-Up: April 17-21

Emily Ferrufino and Julien Payen
April 20, 2023
The Rines celebrated their senior night at the home meet on Thursday, April 13.

Sports Wrap Up: April 11-15

Julien Payen, Editor-In-Chief
April 17, 2023
Acting principal of Brown Station Elementary School Vilma Nájera was appointed the next principal of Watkins Mill High School.

Vilma Nájera becomes Watkins Mill’s next principal, starting in 2023-24 school year

Ashley Huynh and Julien Payen
April 13, 2023
Assistant principal Ryan Graves will become principal intern at Poolesville High School after spending five years at Watkins Mill High School.

Assistant principal Ryan Graves to become principal intern at Poolesville HS

Julien Payen and Ashley Huynh
April 11, 2023
Girls tennis hosted their first home game of the season against the Springbrook Blue Devils.

Sports Wrap Up: March 27-31

Julien Payen and Emily Ferrufino
March 31, 2023
The ASA board celebrates the African Ball with principal Carol Goddard.

Photo Feature: African Student Association hosts sixth annual African Ball

Ashley Huynh and Julien Payen
March 30, 2023
Boys Lacrosse faced off against the Magruder Colonels and showed sportsmanship.

Sports Wrap-Up: March 20-24

Julien Payen and Emily Ferrufino
March 24, 2023
The spring sports season begins this week. Read the article to break down the coaches, captains, and thoughts on the coming season.

Spring Sports Introduction

Julien Payen and Emily Ferrufino
March 21, 2023
Junior Nebi Tsarni and sophomore Jabea Ewane win the Maryland state championships for the second time in a row.

Watkins Mill wrestlers win consecutive State Championships

Julien Payen and Emily Ferrufino
March 15, 2023
Meet Yoseph Zerihun, student at Springbrook High School and candidate for Student Member of the Board of Education.

Meet SMOB 2023-24 candidate Yoseph Zerihun

Ashley Huynh and Julien Payen
March 13, 2023
Meet Sami Saeed, student at Richard Montgomery High School and candidate for Student Member of the Board of Education.

Meet SMOB 2023-24 candidate Sami Saeed

Ashley Huynh and Julien Payen
March 10, 2023
All the students who worked to produce the Black History Month Assembly 2023 pose with principal Carol Goddard and BSU sponsors Danielle Neely and Chad Wilson.

Photo Feature: Black Student Union hosts Black History Month Assembly 2023

Julien Payen and Ashley Huynh
March 7, 2023
Junior Nebi Tsarni (left) and Sophomore Jabea Ewane (right) both won the West 3A / 4A Regional Championships on Saturday, February 25.

Sports Wrap-Up: February 25 – March 3

Julien Payen and Emily Ferrufino
March 3, 2023
Sophomores from Watkins Mill High School took a field trip to the Holocaust Museum on Thursday, February 23.

Photo Feature: Class of 2025 sophomores visit Holocaust Museum

Julien Payen and Sanjay Fernando
March 1, 2023
Sophomore Jabea Ewane competed in and won the inaugural 190 lb Girls County Wrestling Championship.

Sports Wrap-Up: February 21-24

Julien Payen
February 24, 2023
Varsity Boys Basketball held a team huddle in their game against the Clarksburg Coyotes on Tuesday, February 14.

Sports Wrap-Up: February 13-17

Julien Payen
February 17, 2023
Senior Princess Addobea-Saakodee pours food coloring into the flask while senior Melissa Osei-Bonsu supports.

Photo Feature: Science National Honors Society demonstrates elephant toothpaste experiment

Ashley Huynh and Julien Payen
February 16, 2023
SMOB candidates Sami Saeed (left) and Yoseph Zerihun (right) were voted to be finalists for the 2023 SMOB election.

SMOB Nomination Convention 2023 (live updates)

Julien Payen and Ashley Huynh
February 15, 2023
The indoor track team celebrates their performance at the Region Finals at Baltimore Armory.

Sports Wrap Up: February 6-10

Julien Payen and Emily Ferrufino
February 10, 2023
Resident Girl Scout Ambassador Emily Ferrufino ranks all of her favorite girl scout cookies.

Girl Scout cookies ranked by an official Girl Scout

February 9, 2023
Junior Raiden Siapno pins his opponent during the Rines wrestling match against the Richard Montgomery Rockets.

Sports Wrap Up: January 30 – February 3

Julien Payen and Emily Ferrufino
February 3, 2023
The wrestling Rines took on the Damascus Hornets on Wednesday, January 25.

Sports Wrap Up: January 23-26

Julien Payen, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2023
Seniors Rob, Charlie, Joy, and Tayliah (left to right) were celebrated at Bocces senior night.

Sports Wrap-Up: January 17-20

Julien Payen, Editor-In-Chief
January 20, 2023
The Rines had a team huddle during their game against the Rockville Rams.

Sports Wrap-Up: January 9-13

Julien Payen, Editor-In-Chief
January 13, 2023
Next week is officials appreciation week, but given that Bocce team does not have a game next week, they decide to show their appreciation for the referee early.

Sports Wrap-Up: January 3-6

Julien Payen
January 6, 2023
Watkins Mill Wrestling beats John F. Kennedy High School on Saturday, December 17.

Sports Wrap-Up: December 12-17

Julien Payen, Editor In Chief
December 19, 2022
The culmination of the greatest soccer tournament in the world is upon us. The 2022 World Cup Final. Read to hear how we got to this point and the potential impact on the legacies of every player involved.

The World Cup 2022 Final is Finally Upon Us

Stanley Zarate and Julien Payen
December 16, 2022
Senior Julien Payen, our go-to World Cup person for all soccer inquiries, answers questions submitted on the Q&A google form.

All of your World Cup Questions Answered

Julien Payen, Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2022
The Lady Rines tipped off their season at home against the Walter Johnson Wildcats on Tuesday, December 6 (courtesy of Athletic Department).

Sports Wrap-Up: December 3-9

Julien Payen, Editor-In-Chief
December 9, 2022
Senior Julien Payen, also known as our go-to expert for our FIFA inquiries, clears up the confusion about the World Cup.

The 2022 World Cup explained: the good, bad, and controversial

Julien Payen, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2022
Girls varsity volleyball concludes their season with celebration and their heads held high.

Sports Wrap Up; October 29-November 4

Julien Payen, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2022
The varsity boys soccer team celebrates their win over the Magruder Colonels, former Regional Champions, on Wednesday, October 26.

Sports Wrap Up: October 25-28

Julien Payen, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2022
The Field Hockey team celebrated their staff appreciation night and their senior night on Thursday, October 20.

Sports Wrap-Up: October 17-21

Julien Payen, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2022
JV Football won their first game of the season 6-4 against the Kennedy Cavaliers for their Homecoming matchup.

Sports Wrap-Up: October 10-14

Julien Payen, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2022
WMHS Varsity Field Hockey team celebrating their first win of the season against the John F. Kennedy Cavaliers.

Sports Wrap-Up; October 3-7

Julien Payen, Editor In Chief
October 7, 2022
Varsity Girls Soccer picked a staff member that inspired them for their Staff Appreciation Night. (courtesy of the Athletic Department)

Sports Wrap-Up: September 27-30

Julien Payen, Editor-In-Chief
September 30, 2022
Varsity Football chose someone who has been an inspiration to them last week. (courtesy of Athletic Department)

Sports Wrap-Up; September 19-23

Julien Payen, Editor In Chief
September 23, 2022
Back to School Night features a Family Picnic where students, parents, and staff can socialize and enjoy snacks.

Photo Feature: Back to School Night

Julien Payen and Ashley Huynh
September 12, 2022
The Girls Volleyball team start off strong in the third set against the Wootton Patriots.

Sports Wrap Up: September 5-9

Julien Payen, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2022
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