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The Student News Source of West Branch Area High School

Warrior Watch

The Student News Source of West Branch Area High School

Warrior Watch

The Student News Source of West Branch Area High School

Warrior Watch

The Homecoming Court gathers for a group photo, ready to kick off a week full of excitement and school spirit.
Ready to be Crowned!
Kyla Kephart, Editor • September 14, 2025

On September 12th, the homecoming festivities began with the announcement of the 2025–2026 homecoming court. Usually, there are five candidates each...

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The West Branch Warrior Band saxophone section plays during the game
BLACKOUT
Keagan Dobo, Staff Writer • September 12, 2025

For the halftime show, the West Branch band has created a new show called ‘Blackout’, which includes five different and diverse songs, all with the...

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2025 Homecoming! The doors open at 6:45 with the dance starting at 7pm and ending at 10pm!
Hoco Goes Gold: 2025 Homecoming Preview
Skyler Hebel, Editor • September 8, 2025

Happy Homecoming, Warriors! With the big week quickly approaching, here are some key updates to know. Since the old gym is occupied with items from the...

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Welcome Back to School
Your School. Your News. Your Warrior Watch.
August 21, 2025

Welcome Back, Warriors! The Warrior Watch staff is excited to kick off another great school year with you. Be sure to check the Warrior Watch website...

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Ashley Causer, Cross Country, AOTW
Athlete of the Week: Ashley Causer
Cheyanne Bush, Editor • September 16, 2025

Ashley Causer has been selected as the Warrior Watch Athlete of the Week for the week ending September 19, 2025. She is a sophomore and has run...

Brielle Bainey celebrates her 800th career dig and breaking the school record.
Athlete of the Week: Brielle Bainey
Cheyanne Bush, Editor • September 16, 2025

Brielle Bainey has been selected as the Warrior Watch Athlete of the Week for the week ending September 19, 2025. Brielle has been the libero...

Warrior Captains Conner Danko (12), Gavin Dunlap (3), Coby Kephart (10), and Payton McCloskey (79) walk out to midfield.
Warriors and Bulldogs Go Score for Score
Conner Danko, Staff Writer • September 12, 2025

On Friday, September 5th, the West Branch Warriors took on the Bulldogs of Claysburg.  To start the game, the Warriors got the ball. Coby...

The Lady Warriors celebrate as they score a point against the Curwensville Golden Tide.
Lady Warrior Volleyball Starts off Their Season With a Bang
Tyler Chilcote, Editor • September 10, 2025

The Lady Warriors are currently ranked second in PIAA Class A. In just the Warriors’ first two weeks of the season, they have already faced...

Hayden on the Penn State campus, where he continues to build a career he loves.
Alumni Watch: Hayden Bock
Kaitlyn Bucha, Staff Writer • September 17, 2025

West Branch alumnus Hayden Bock is the focus of this Alumni Watch series, having graduated from West Branch before moving to the Penn State area to become...

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The West Branch community wishes Mrs. Sidorick all the best in her teaching career at WB.
Teacher Feature: Rachelle Sidorick
Cheyanne Bush, Editor • September 14, 2025

Rachelle Sidorick began teaching at West Branch this year, 2025–2026. She teaches grades 9–12 Physical Education, 7–8 Physical Education, Online...

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Spanish teacher Lori Bollinger poses with students at the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
Exploring Italy’s Wonders
Gracie Eyerly, Editor • September 14, 2025

This summer, West Branch students Gracie Eyerly, Megan Eyerly, Cheyanne Bush, Alexis Bush, Maddex Bickel, and their moms went on an eleven-day trip to...

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New science teacher Elisha Reed welcomes students into her fun and safe classroom, decorated with colorful and witty science posters
Teacher Feature: Elishea Reed
Isabella Koleno, Editor-in-Chief • September 10, 2025

Hired over the summer, Elishea Reed has begun her first year teaching at West Branch Area High School. Reed teaches a variety of classes, including Biology,...

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The students and state park educators take a deep look at the macroinvertebrates. 
Taking a Dive Into a Stream Study
Sarah Guglielmi, Staff Writer • May 19, 2025

On Tuesday, April 29th, the Aquatic Biology class traveled to Alder and Flat Run. They participated in a stream study with state park educators Suzann,...

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CSOs run STEAM booths at STEAM Night and teach kids about pipettes, bridges, and fingerpainting.
Full STEAM Ahead
Skyler Hebel, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025

Chief Science Officers (CSO) is a club whose members promote Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) within the school and community....

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Artificial intelligence is getting popular and is in most technology to help make our lives easier.
AI Use In Schools
Tyler Chilcote, Staff Writer • February 25, 2025

In schools and our daily lives, generative artificial intelligence has come into the picture in many ways. Generative AI is being used to create assignments,...

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Chief Science Officers (CSO), Emily Shingledecker and Ali McCamley provided students with an opportunity to build different bridge designs using LEGO bricks.
Another Success for STEAM Night
Sarah Guglielmi, Staff Writer • February 25, 2025

On Wednesday, February 19th, West Branch hosted its second annual STEAM night. This special event was organized by high school teacher and technology coach,...

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A&E
The West Branch Warrior Band saxophone section plays during the game
BLACKOUT
Keagan Dobo, Staff Writer • September 12, 2025

For the halftime show, the West Branch band has created a new show called ‘Blackout’, which includes five different and diverse songs, all with the...

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Last year’s West Branch students pose for stunning prom photos at the Arboretum on Penn State University’s campus.
Your Prom Guide to Glamour in the Garden
Cheyanne Bush, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025

This year, prom will be on Saturday, May 10th. Promenade is at 6:30, and the dance starts at 7. The junior class has chosen "Glamour in the Garden" as...

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This Shows the TikTok App on the home screen of a phone.
The TikTok Ban
Matthew Banghart, Editor • January 28, 2025

On January 19th, 2025, TikTok users were shocked to find that when they attempted to open the app, they were met with this message: “A law banning...

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The high school concert band practices their music during rehearsal.
Recent and Upcoming Special Visits for the West Branch Band
Addison Collar, Staff Writer • November 25, 2024

On October 23rd the Messiah University trumpet professor -Dr. Stowman- visited with both the high school and middle school band. This visit wasn’t anything...

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Tim Burton's follow-up "Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice is in theaters now.
Movie Review: “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice”
Cheyenne Koppenhaver, Staff Writer • September 11, 2024

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”, directed by Tim Burton, hit theaters on September 6th. Released by Warner Bros. Pictures, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”, also known as Beetlejuice...

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Artists rendition of Billie Eilish from her album cover of Happier Than Ever.
Billie Eilish Gets Vulnerable on “Hit Me Hard and Soft”
Mazi Bender, Staff Writer • May 28, 2024

Billie Eilish is an American singer and songwriter who has been widely known since 2015 when she dropped her debut single "Ocean Eyes" which was written by her brother Finneas...

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A picture of pop star Dua Lipa during a live performance.
Radical Optimism: Dua Lipa’s New Album Falls Short of Expectations
Braeden Salter, Co Editor-in-Chief • May 14, 2024

Dua Lipa is a name that needs no introduction. Whether that be her 2021 album Future Nostalgia, which is packed front to back with hit after hit, or the massive hit song...

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War never changes…Power Suit and Aaron Moten (Maximus) in "Fallout."
Fallout Drops a Bomb With a New Hit Series
Mazi Bender, Staff Writer • April 29, 2024

Fallout is a highly popular game series developed and published by Interplay Productions, now owned by Bethesda Softworks. The series debuted in 1997, with the latest installment...

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About Warrior Watch
About Warrior Watch

Warrior Watch is the official student news site of West Branch Area Senior High School, established during the 2018-2019 academic year. With a strong commitment...

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Student created podcasts foster skills like creativity, collaboration, and global awareness.
Exploring Mental Health in Romeo and Juliet: A Student Analysis Podcast – 2025
Carrie Peterson, Advisor • April 11, 2025

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Keeping yourself motivated not only helps with academic success but is very important to someone's mental health.
Fuel for the Finish Line
Matthew Banghart, Editor • April 8, 2025

As the school year begins, it's easy to feel energized and motivated. But as it carries on, days become longer and more repetitive, deadlines build up, and finding motivation can seem impossible. Whether it's staying on top...

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Teens today have a wide range of popular social media apps to choose from.
Does Mindlessly Scrolling Hurt You Mental Health?
Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer • March 7, 2025

Students in English teacher Sadie Dickson’s Honors Advanced Composition class are currently writing a cause-and-effect essay exploring the impact of social media on mental health. Dickson challenged her students to spend...

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Students collaborate on creative projects in the Media Arts class, producing broadcasts, writing articles, creating the yearbook, and building valuable skills.
Why Warrior Watch and Journalism Classes Are Worth Your Time
Matthew Banghart, Editor • March 4, 2025

It's that time of year again. The time when students pick their classes for the upcoming school year. From Food Chemistry to Human Biology, there are so many new and returning classes to choose from. With all of these options,...

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