The Student News Site of Richard Montgomery High School

The Tide
The Student News Site of Richard Montgomery High School

The Tide
The Student News Site of Richard Montgomery High School

The Tide
Mayah Nachman

Mayah Nachman, News Editor

Mayah Nachman is excited to begin her senior year as a News Editor for The Tide. This is her fourth year writing for the paper, having previously contributed to the News and Features sections and working as an Assistant Editor for the Centerspread section. When she isn’t at school, she enjoys baking, spending time with friends and family, and playing the guitar.
All content by Mayah Nachman
Students and staff members walk through Main Street during the school day.

[Photo] Incidents of hate and harassment prompt questions regarding Code of Conduct

Aisosa Ojo-Odiase, News Writer
May 28, 2024
Senior News editor Mayah Nachman shares her experiences throughout high school and student journalism.

Senior Reflections: Mayah Nachman

Mayah Nachman, News Editor
May 23, 2024
Senior Jennifer Zhang’s “Wings of Odette” draws inspiration from "The Swan Princess."

Senior Art Show spotlights student talent

Alessandro Lisa, Elena Parisi, and Mayah Nachman
May 16, 2024
RM Principal Alicia Deeny leads a joint meeting with the JSU and Students Against Antisemitism club to address student concerns.

RM staff discover swastikas drawn in school building

Mayah Nachman, News Editor
March 22, 2024
The girls basketball teams poses after winning the regional championship. (Photo permission granted by Opal Siegal)

Girls basketball clinches regional championship, paves path to state tournament

Mayah Nachman, Ruby Thier, Shelby Roth, Ellie Noh, and Michaela Boeder
March 7, 2024
RM students with parking passes can either park in the student parking lot or in newly designated city parking.

[Photo] Students apply for parking passes

Aisosa Ojo-Odiase, News Writer
March 3, 2024
MCPS Board of Education votes unanimously for Dr. Monique Felder to serve as the interim superintendent.

Board of Education swears in Dr. Felder as interim superintendent

Mayah Nachman and Michaela Boeder
February 20, 2024
Gun violence has become more prominent in America since 2014. (Data gathered from Gun Violence Archive)

[Photo] Mass shootings in Maine prompts discussion on gun violence

Gavin Lewis, News Writer
January 22, 2024
Photo of the Day: Senior panoramic picture

Photo of the Day: Senior panoramic picture

Mayah Nachman
January 10, 2024
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[Photo] RM Administration hosts meeting addressing safety concerns after gun confiscation

Petra Pacher, News Writer
January 5, 2024
A loaded gun was confiscated from a student at Richard Montgomery High School.

[Photo] Administration confiscates loaded handgun from RM student

Aisosa Ojo-Odiase, News Writer
November 29, 2023
Sophomore Dylan Cronkhite, a saxophone player and skateboarder, received a kidney transplant as a toddler. Recently, he has been experiencing difficulties and now needs a new donor immediately. (Photo permission granted by Leslie Cronkhite)

Sophomore needs new kidney

Mayah Nachman and Ellie Noh
October 9, 2023
Photo of the Day: Patrick Wainwright's opinion on lockdown drills

Photo of the Day: Patrick Wainwright’s opinion on lockdown drills

Mayah Nachman, News Editor
September 28, 2023
The Mercury Retrograde occurs up to four times each year.

Reflecting on astrology and mercury retrograde

Mayah Nachman, Selena Li, Uma Patnaik, and Ava Smith
September 19, 2023
Sayeda Hasni and her family pose at an Eid-al-Fitr celebration.

Celebrating Eid-al-Fitr this Ramadan

Mayah Nachman, Assistant Centerspread Editor
May 16, 2023
Dr. Kovacs poses beside a real skeleton.

Exploring backstories of Dr’s at RM

Mayah Nachman, Assistant Centerspread Editor
February 21, 2023
Staff and students celebrate holiday traditions

Staff and students celebrate holiday traditions

Mayah Nachman, Assistant Centerspread Editor
January 4, 2023
The cost of the homecoming ticket was allocated towards a DJ and decorations.

Homecoming expectations vs realities revealed

Mayah Nachman, Assistant Centerspread Editor
November 15, 2022
Launching Into The School Year!

Launching Into The School Year!

Tara Amin, Jordan Alpay, Sayeda Hasni, Maria Yu, Natalie Pamboukian, Dorothy Dang, Chaiwey Chen, and Mayah Nachman
October 19, 2022
During February, people learn about and celebrate the achievements and culture of Black people throughout history. Although Black History Month lasts for only 28 days, it is important to pay tribute to their accomplishments any day of the year.

February honors Black experiences since 1926

Mayah Nachman, Senior Features writer
March 15, 2022
Most of us have siblings, so we all understand how older siblings come packed with years worth of blackmail and how younger siblings are a constant pain. It is easy to recount stories of when an older sibling was embarrassing or when a younger one was annoying, but what is it like to have a twin? Someone who has been there for every moment of your life, and has gone through your exact same experiences?

Having a built-in best friend

Mayah Nachman, Features writer
January 25, 2022
Students and staff share their favorite moments

Students and staff share their favorite moments

Davi Jacobs, Angelina Guhl, Elena Parisi, Caroline Zhou, Liliana Katz-Hollander, Kobina Asafu-Adjaye, Thisuli Meepagala, Johnny Sheng, Mayah Nachman, Ginger Speer, Ellie Noh, Sarah Howlett, and Niki Esmaili
December 23, 2021
The South Asian Student Association is a place for students to bond over their culture and share it with the RM community. Although the club is relatively new, its members are ambitious and have already put together several fun activities for all to enjoy and learn from.

South Asian Student Association shines light on Desi experience

Mayah Nachman and Elfreda Raven
November 29, 2021
Although many students enjoy having open lunch, it may be a bit nerve-racking due to the endless options surrounding RM-from Indian cuisine to Panera. To prolong your sanity, some students highlight their favorite places to stop by.

Where to go for open lunch

Mayah Nachman, Features writer
October 26, 2021
In May, the Center of Disease Control (CDC) updated their COVID-19 guidelines, allowing those who are fully vaccinated to not wear a mask or social distance in most outdoor settings.

CDC health guideline permits unmasking outdoors with full vaccination

Mayah Nachman, News Writer
June 1, 2021
On April 15, RM students voted for their schoolwide and class officers for the 2021-2022 school year.

RM students elect next year’s SGA officers

Mayah Nachman, News Writer
May 3, 2021
Increasing discrimination targeted toward Asian American and Pacific Islanders has elicited mixed reactions from the community.

Growing anti-Asian American sentiment evokes community reactions

Mayah Nachman, News Writer
March 25, 2021
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the first emergency authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 in individuals who are 16 years of age or older.

What you need to know about the COVID vaccine in Montgomery County

Charlyn Chu and Mayah Nachman
February 22, 2021
Due to COVID-19, many changes have been made to the participation of extracurricular activities, including clubs, sports and volunteer opportunities.

Student extracurricular activities adapt to pandemic restrictions

Mayah Nachman, News Writer
January 20, 2021
Saturn, a time-based social networking app, was originally introduced to the RM student body in November.

Saturn app launches at RM

Mayah Nachman, News Writer
January 2, 2021
MCPS plans to begin phasing back to in-person learning for some in-school instruction in January.

MCPS prepares for in-person instruction in January

Claire Yu and Mayah Nachman
November 11, 2020
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