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

Krystin Ipina, Editor-in-Chief

 Krystin is a senior at Watkins Mill High School and Co-Editor in Chief of the Current. She’s part of the Our Minds Matter club, Key Club, ACES, and the Minority Scholars Program. Krystin enjoys spending time with her family and most importantly her dog, Cocoa. She especially likes to bake with her friends (shoutout to Ryleigh ;)) and listen to true crime podcasts. She plans to attend a four year university and travel to Greece to live the Donna Sheridan life.

All content by Krystin Ipina
Senior Krystin Ipina reflects on her four years of high school and is excited to start her college journey.

Senior Reflection: Krystin Ipina

Krystin Ipina, Editor-in-Chief
June 17, 2022
Prom King Josh Derosier, Prom Queen Ramleigh Cabahug, and junior Ella Rishell celebrate the evening.

Photo Feature: Prom 2022

Ashley Huynh, Krystin Ipina, and Ryleigh Waters
May 4, 2022
The Current stands in solidarity with LGBTQ+ students in Florida, and it's completely okay to talk about your sexuality here.

The Current stands with the LGBTQ+ students of Florida

Ryleigh Waters and Krystin Ipina
March 28, 2022
Here's the best places to nap at Watkins Mill High School by a total professional, and no bias within this article.

Top Places to Nap at Watkins Mill

March 4, 2022
With the Academy Award nominees released today, tons of actors, actresses, and movies alike were robbed from a nomination. These are the top five snubbed actors this year.

Top five actors snubbed from the Oscar nominations

Krystin Ipina and Ryleigh Waters
February 8, 2022
Student leader of the Muslim Student Association helps senior Alex Sosa put on a hijab.

Photo Feature: Muslim Student Association hosts World Hijab Day

Krystin Ipina and Ryleigh Waters
February 2, 2022
The Current is here to help you decide what exactly you should do this Valentine's day.

Top five things to do this Valentine’s Day

Krystin Ipina and Ryleigh Waters
January 31, 2022
Shooting at Magruder High School leaves students, staff, and families terrified as they search on Twitter for answers.

Magruder shooting leaves students trapped in classrooms searching Twitter for answers

Joshua Burgos, Ryleigh Waters, and Krystin Ipina
January 25, 2022
Students showcase their signs and flags together at the walkout in solidarity of the hate incident at Damascus High School.

Watkins Mill students walk-out in solidarity after hate-based incident at neighboring school

Ryleigh Waters and Krystin Ipina
December 7, 2021
Happy holiday from The Current. Here are the top five activities to do on your winter break!

Top 5 things to do this winter break

Krystin Ipina, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2021
Students in the Muslim Student Association and the Young Democratic Socialists of America showing solidarity while hanging the Palestinian flag.

Photo Feature: Palestinian flag joins the skybridge

Krystin Ipina, Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2021
Associate Editor Ashley Huynh drawn by Krystin Ipina.

Photo Features: New amazing staff profile pictures drawn by the Editors-in-Chief

Ryleigh Waters and Krystin Ipina
October 25, 2021
Friends of all ages enjoy picking pumpkins at local patches as a fun fall activity

Top five things to do this fall

Krystin Ipina
October 5, 2021
Seniors' poster "SeniorLand22" for their Candyland themed hallway.

Photo feature: Homecoming Hallways 2021

Krystin Ipina and Ryleigh Waters
October 4, 2021
Boys varsity soccer team gathering for a team picture after their game.

Boys soccer rallies to raise money for new equipment

Krystin Ipina
September 17, 2021
Kim Kardashian shows up at the Met Gala in her all black ensemble.

Top five worst Met Gala looks

Krystin Ipina and Ryleigh Waters
September 15, 2021
A perfect day at the beach.

Top five things to do this summer

Krystin Ipina, News Managing Editor
June 16, 2021
Seniors Francisco Carbonell, Comfort Oshagbemi, Asnath Balilonoso, and Aichatou Adamou at their senior celebration.

Photo Feature: Mill Fest 2021

Krystin Ipina, News Managing Editor
June 9, 2021
Seniors Abraham Quintanilla, Jason Bailey, and junior Andy Romero are ready to take off their masks and win lacrosse games beginning this Monday, May 24.

In-person sports return with updated COVID-19 mandates

Krystin Ipina, News Managing Editor
May 24, 2021
Looking for the best Netflix shows/movies to binge? You've come to the right place.

Top shows/movies to watch on Netflix

Krystin Ipina, News Managing Editor
May 5, 2021
The 10 year anniversary of Marvel Studios superhero lineup.

Marvel Cinematic Universe movies ranked from worst to best

Krystin Ipina and Ryleigh Waters
April 12, 2021
Top ten things to watch on Disney+ during spring break

Top ten things to watch on Disney+ during spring break

Krystin Ipina and Ryleigh Waters
March 17, 2021
A doctor from LA county shares his experience with the Pfizer vaccine.

Is the COVID vaccine safe? Yes, says an emergency medicine doctor

Krystin Ipina and Ryleigh Waters
February 19, 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, they're people.

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

Krystin Ipina and Ryleigh Waters
December 18, 2020
Montgomery County Public Schools presented this health metrics guideline for returning to in-person instruction at the October 27 Board of Education meeting.

Teachers given 45 day notice of possible return, no solid safety measures in place

Krystin Ipina and Ryleigh Waters
October 30, 2020
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