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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
Natalie Helsel

Natalie Helsel, Associate Editor

Natalie Helsel is a senior at Watkins Mill High School. Natalie is the Co-founder of the Film Club and the Vice President of the National Arts Honors Society. She hopes to study architecture at Pratt Institute or The New School next fall.

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Natalie Helsel reflects on her four years at Watkins Mill High School.

Senior Reflection: Natalie Helsel

Natalie Helsel, Associate Editor
June 15, 2020
It's hard to stay motivated and productive when stuck at home, but taking baby steps can get you back on schedule.

How to stay productive in quarantine

Natalie Helsel, Associate Editor
May 12, 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
Social studies resource teacher Lauren Squier talks to prospective and current students about Watkins Mill High School.

Prospective IB magnet students visit WMHS in showcase night

Natalie Helsel, Associate Editor
February 25, 2020
The team huddles as coach Michael Brown speaks post-win.

Brown leaves football on field, trades coaching for family

Gisell Maravi and Natalie Helsel
January 30, 2020
How to keep those New Year's Resolutions past the middle of January? Read on to find out.

How to keep New Year’s resolutions

Natalie Helsel, Associate Editor
January 3, 2020
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

Natalie Helsel and Gisell Maravi
December 5, 2019
Watkins Mill alumn Jen Marchetti presents a plaque to retired teacher David Sampselle.

Class of 1994 returns to honor Sampselle, celebrate school’s thirtieth year

Natalie Helsel, Associate Editor
November 6, 2019
IB coordinator Lisa Ingram presenting the six required courses in the IB diploma program to parents and students alike.

Watkins Mill to join Richard Montgomery as IB magnet school next year

Gisell Maravi and Natalie Helsel
October 21, 2019
Students holding up their Summer RISE Program certificate after completing the program.

Students RISE to new level with summer career-based program

Gisell Maravi and Natalie Helsel
October 3, 2019
Watkins Mill currently has an ice machine, but it does not produce enough ice for athletic practices and frequently breaks. The booster club fundraiser hopes to provide a new one.

GoFundMe campaign raises money for new ice machine to keep athletes safe, cool

Gisell Maravi and Natalie Helsel
September 11, 2019
NOVA dance team performing to a K-Pop song by BLACKPINK at MoCo's Got Talent.

NOVA shows they’ve got talent, placing third in annual MoCo competition

Gisell Maravi and Natalie Helsel
June 11, 2019
Photo by Freshman Marvin Hernandez of a dog in the Watkins Mill High School Art Show 2019

Art show celebrates student work in media center tonight

Gisell Maravi and Natalie Helsel
May 9, 2019
Watkins Mill High School students are participating in the Day of Silence to support the LGBTQ club.

Students participate in National Day of Silence, raise funds for float in Pride Parade

Natalie Helsel and Gisell Maravi
April 10, 2019
Students gathered from all over MCPS to meet the candidates for Student Member of the Board of Education.

SMOB nominating convention selects two finalists for general election

Natalie Helsel and Gisell Maravi
March 6, 2019
How many hours do you spend staring at your phone? If that number is too high, deleting social media apps might be the answer.

Why deleting social media is not such a bad idea

Gisell Maravi and Natalie Helsel
February 19, 2019
A relaxing yoga pose to do.

School is stressful: here are ten ways to unwind

Gisell Maravi and Natalie Helsel
January 24, 2019
A quick glance in the halls at Watkins Mill shows many of the extracurricular offerings available at the school.

Extracurricular activities provide fun ways to boost college applications

Natalie Helsel, News Managing Editor
January 3, 2019
Students are doing an activity about choosing the right career path during the "Dream It, Be It" event at Watkins Mill High School.

Young women learn how to set goals, plan for careers in ‘Dream It, Be It’ event

Gisell Maravi and Natalie Helsel
December 19, 2018
The Montgomery Count Board of Education voted to return to a ten day spring break for the 2019-2020 school year.

MCPS votes to restore 10 day spring break for 2019-2020 school year

Gisell Maravi and Natalie Helsel
December 12, 2018
The current water fountains at Watkins Mill High School

Water bottle filling stations coming soon to replace old fountains

Natalie Helsel, News Managing Editor
November 7, 2018
Students grab their breakfast before heading to first period.

Schedule change shifts breakfast earlier, aims to reduce tardiness

Natalie Helsel and Gisell Maravi
September 12, 2018
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