The student news site of Watkins Mill High School

The Current
The student news site of Watkins Mill High School

The Current
The student news site of Watkins Mill High School

The Current

Kevin Finn, Editor-in-Chief

All content by Kevin Finn
Magruder, Wootton and Richard Montgomery High Schools, all of which are named after slave owners

Records reveal 3 MCPS high schools named after slave owners

Sarah Elbeshbishi and Kevin Finn
May 4, 2018

Sports Wrap Up: April 27

Kola Akinnibi, Jamie Carmichael, Kevin Finn, and
April 27, 2018
A new magnet for the door frames to allow all doors to be locked quickly in case of emergencies.

New safety measures keep Wolverines safe in case of emergencies

Kevin Finn and Hezekiah Likekele
March 7, 2018
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Ty Time: Valentine's Day Edition

February 23, 2018
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Black Panther brings more than just entertainment to Heze

February 23, 2018
Senior Hezekiah Likekele, mourning the Patriots loss

Superbowl serves sadness for Patriots fans, Illadelphia rejoices

February 5, 2018
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Stop being broke, get rich quick with Heze's foolproof plan

February 1, 2018
The Montgomery County Council recently voted to raise minimum wage to $15 an hour beginning in 2021

Montgomery County minimum wage increases to $15 starting in 2021

November 30, 2017
Both teams set up on the line of scrimmage.

Seniors and sophomores soar to victory in annual powderpuff game

Kevin Finn, Editor-In-Chief
November 16, 2017
Flyer for the next Global Nexus event, the Student and Alumni Colloquium on November 7.

Montgomery College’s Global Nexus Initiative promotes cultural understanding

Fiona Franke, News Managing Editor
November 3, 2017
Cheerleaders on the sidelines at the football opener on September 1.

Sports Wrap-Up October 4

Kevin Finn, Nana Osei Tutu, Lucas Richards, and Genesis Jimenez
October 4, 2017
Cheerleaders on the sidelines at the football opener on September 1.

Sports Wrap-Up: September 27

Tyler Lewis, Kevin Finn, Nana Tutu, Jamie Carmichael, and Fiifi Cann
September 27, 2017
Cheerleaders on the sidelines at the football opener on September 1.

Sports Wrap-Up: September 19

Kevin Finn, Fiona Franke, and Griffin Borman
September 19, 2017
Cheerleaders on the sidelines at the football opener on September 1.

Sports Wrap-Up 9/15

Cameron Moore, Kevin Finn, Lucas Richards, Genesis Jimenez, and Griffin Borman
September 15, 2017
Cheerleaders on the sidelines at the football opener on September 1.

Sports Wrap-Up 9/14

Kevin Finn, Nana Osei Tutu, Fiona Franke, and Tyler Lewis
September 14, 2017
Cheerleaders on the sidelines at the football opener on September 1.

Sports Wrap-Up 9/9 – 9/12

Kevin Finn, Nana Osei Tutu, Lucas Richards, and Fiifi Cann
September 13, 2017
Cheerleaders on the sidelines at the football opener on September 1.

Sports Wrap-Up 9/7-9/8

Kevin Finn, Nana Osei Tutu, Jamie Carmichael, and Tyler Lewis
September 11, 2017
Football blazes out in season opener, looks to battle Colonels tonight

Football blazes out in season opener, looks to battle Colonels tonight

Kevin Finn
September 8, 2017

Sports Recap : 5/9

Kevin Finn
May 10, 2017
Softball seniors pose with the team and family and friends

Sports Recap: 5/8

Kevin Finn, Ajay Branch, and Destiny Tiburcio
May 9, 2017
Senior Cameron Moore on last year's spring softball team

‘Rines softball plans to conquer Blue Devils, win on their senior night

Kevin Finn and Tyler Lewis
May 5, 2017

‘Rines softball picks up first two wins of the season, look to grab number three

Kevin Finn, Tyler Lewis, and Lirim
April 4, 2017

Winter sports teams wrap up seasons, look to come back stronger next year

Kevin Finn and Ajay Branch
March 17, 2017

‘Rines swim and dive looks to conquer Hornets, break losing streak

Kevin Finn
January 19, 2017
Junior Muhammad Ba performing a dive

Swim and dive starts season with two competitive meets, looks to sink Trojans tomorrow

Kevin Finn, Ajay Branch, and
December 16, 2016
Boys soccer finish season with 11-2 record

Fall sports teams wrap up their seasons, look to come back even stronger next year

Kevin Finn, Ajay Branch, and Salekri Sayeh
November 23, 2016

Watkins Mill students walk out to protest Trump

Kevin Finn, Sarah Elbeshbishi, and Chase Deist
November 18, 2016
Students and teachers listen to MCPD Officer

Montgomery County police officers join varsity football for dinner, discussion

Sarah Elbeshbishi and Kevin Finn
November 16, 2016
Sophomore Chioma Nwoye successfully grabbing Freshman Nadia Stoute's flag.

Lady ‘Rines show off their football skills in Powder Puff game

Gabriel Leonard, Hezekiah Likekele, and Kevin Finn
November 4, 2016
'Rines field hockey looks to conquer Coyotes on senior night

‘Rines field hockey looks to conquer Coyotes on senior night

Kevin Finn, Ajay Branch, and
October 20, 2016
Field Hockey team looks to exterminate Hornets tonight at home

Field Hockey team looks to exterminate Hornets tonight at home

Kevin Finn and Ajay Branch
October 5, 2016
Football, girls soccer teams protest injustice by kneeling during National Anthem

Football, girls soccer teams protest injustice by kneeling during National Anthem

Kevin Finn and Hezekiah Likekele
September 16, 2016
Field Hockey team looks to dominate Falcons on Wednesday

Field Hockey team looks to dominate Falcons on Wednesday

Kevin Finn and Ajay Branch
September 9, 2016
Math teacher Adam Ritchie teaches real-life skills in his classes

Quantitative literacy teaches real world skills to math students

Harris Malik and Suriya Sundaramurthi
June 6, 2016
Entries in the 2016 Watkins Mill High School art show

Art students display talents in annual show

Harris Malik, Suriya Sundaramurthi, and Lirim Krasniqi
June 3, 2016
Spring sports wrap up seasons with playoff runs

Spring sports wrap up seasons with playoff runs

Kevin Finn and Ajay Branch
June 3, 2016
Senior Michael Spalding is escorted across the field for his senior night on the lacrosse team.

Boys lacrosse looks to terminate Cougars in first round of playoffs today

Kevin Finn, Ajay Branch, and Lawrence Koudiao
May 11, 2016
Several defenders close in on the Einstein ball carrier.

Boys lacrosse looks to ram Rockville tomorrow after crushing Cavaliers

Kevin Finn, Ajay Branch, and Lawrence
April 29, 2016
Watkins Mill's Algebra 2 students currently have one of the highest passing rates in Montgomery County.

Algebra 2 students passing rate soars to 93 percent, among highest in MCPS

Harris Malik and Saul Flores
April 29, 2016
Sophomore Vijay Vanathayan plays in the game against Quince Orchard High School.

Boys lax plans to maul Jaguars today

Kevin Finn, Ajay Branch, and Lawrence Kouadio
April 21, 2016
Coach Jordan Montesano hypes up team before they take the field.

‘Rines lacrosse looks to silence Screamin’ Eagles at home today

Kevin Finn, Ajay Branch, and Lawrence Kouadio
April 12, 2016
Sophomore Yishaq Woldesenbet presents a speech at the YEE assembly.

Sophomore starts Young Educators of Excellence movement to abolish inequality

Ajay Branch and Kevin Finn
April 6, 2016
An example of one morning's breakfast: pancakes, apples, milk, and apple juice.

Maryland Meals for Achievement provides free breakfast for all Watkins Mill students

Sarah Elbeshbishi, Saul Flores, and Harris Malik
March 16, 2016
The A hallway stands empty after the bell rings between classes. The administration hopes to keep them that way.

New policy works to decrease unexcused absences, tardiness

Sarah Elbeshbishi, Saul Flores, and Harris Malik
March 1, 2016
Senior Jay Cherokee keeps the ball away from an opposing player in the February 19 game against Thomas Johnson High School.

Boys basketball looks to joust with Wheaton Knights in first round of playoffs tonight

Kevin Finn, Ajay Branch, Gabriel Leonard, and Lawrence Kouadio
February 26, 2016
sophomore Jamie Castillo shooting the wide open three

Boys basketball looks to avoid getting stung by Hornets in postponed home game February 20

Ajay Branch, Kevin Finn, Gabriel Leonard, and
February 12, 2016
Basketball plans to rebound tonight against Screamin' Eagles in tough, four-game week

Basketball plans to rebound tonight against Screamin’ Eagles in tough, four-game week

Ajay Branch, Kevin Finn, and Gabriel Leonard
February 5, 2016
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Boys basketball looks to start war against Trojans at home tonight

January 15, 2016

‘Rines wrestling plans to sting Damascus Hornets at home today

Kevin Finn, Lenard Clarke, and Briana Pasion
January 13, 2016
'Rines Wrestling plans to pin Patriots after a rough match on Tuesday

‘Rines Wrestling plans to pin Patriots after a rough match on Tuesday

Kevin Finn, Lenard Clarke, and Briana Pasion
December 18, 2015
Administration acts quickly to keep school safe for teaching and learning

Administration acts quickly to keep school safe for teaching and learning

Sarah Elbeshbishi and Kevin Finn
December 14, 2015
Seniors Kathryn Bratt-Pfotenhauer and Sandra Bazubwabo were both selected to be pages for the Maryland General Assembly

Two WMHS students selected as pages for the Maryland General Assembly

Kevin Finn and Bennett Stoppelmoor
November 23, 2015
Regional championship on November 5

Cross country finishes season at regional championships, one senior advances to states on November 14

Kevin Finn, Devonte Bruff, and Walter Ballard III
November 9, 2015
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Hunters work to control deer population in woods behind school

Keegan Dant, Naina Tsarni, and Vijay Vanathayan
October 29, 2015
Sophomore Harris Malik at the Coyote Invitational meet

Cross Country sets personal records at County Championship yesterday

Walter Ballard III, Devonte Bruff, and Kevin Finn
October 27, 2015
Boys soccer scores big goals against Clarksburg and Rockville high schools

Boys soccer scores big goals against Clarksburg and Rockville high schools

Kevin Finn, Lordship Sonogod, and Marquese Williams
October 15, 2015
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