Noah Fry, Staff Writer
November 11, 2019
Every year on November 11th, West Branch holds a Veterans Day breakfast to thank all of those who have fought to protect and serve our country. Some students and staff helped by serving the delicious food to the veterans and their families. After most people were done eating, the second graders came down to the cafeteria to sing patriotic songs like Yankee Doodle, America the Beautiful, This Land is Your Land, and You're a Grand Old Flag. A select few second graders from each class read a couple...
Noah Fry, Staff Writer
November 4, 2019
Election Day 2019 will be held on Tuesday, November 5th, 2019. The positions and candidates are below. If you would like to receive more information about a candidate for a county or state official, click on their name. Judge of the Superior Court Daniel McCaffery (D) Amanda Green-Hawkins (D) Megan McCarthy King (R) Christylee Peck (R) District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. (D) Ryan P. Sayers (R) County Commissioner Lisa A. Kovalick (D) David S....
Mercedes Nearhood, Staff Writer
October 29, 2019
Mr. Wood's 6th-grade classes have recently been studying the solar system and what better way to explore the solar system than to use Augmented Reality! The students use an app called NASA's Spacecraft 3D on the school's iPads, which is an Augmented Reality app. This allows students to learn about and interact with a variety of spacecraft that are used to explore our solar system, study Earth, and observe the universe. Mr. Wood says his class is doing this activity because he wants his students...
Kamryn MacTavish, Staff Writer
October 28, 2019
On October 22, the Lady Warrior volleyball team won the ICC championship against Everett in three sets. The Lady Warriors were clicking on all cylinders, as their communication and preparation clearly paid off. The Lady Warriors kept their competition down with their final scores of 25-12, 25-14, and 25-15. Taylor Kalke had 14 service points and four aces. Emma Morlock had three aces, 11 kills, and 5 blocks. Morgan Glace had 27 assists, and Taylor Myers had 11 kills.
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Captains Sarah Betts and Trinity Prestah raise the district 6 trophy in the air.
Trinity Prestash, Staff Writer
November 1, 2019
Philipsburg- The Lady Warriors brought home the first District 6 soccer championship in school history on Wednesday, October 30th. The Lady Warriors defeated rivals Moshannon Valley 3-0 and will continue their season next week in the PIAA state championships. The game started out fast for both teams, but the Lady Warriors had an edge and were able to attack the Damsels defense continuously for the first half of the game. Although the scoreboard did not reflect the pressure, the Lady Warriors had...
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Picture of Aidan going after a PO football player
Mercedes Nearhood, Staff Writer
October 31, 2019
Aidan Kephart has been selected as Warrior Watch's Male Athlete of the Week for the week ending on 11/1/19. Aidan is being recognized for having the most tackles on the Warrior Football Team. Aidan has been playing football for ten years. He says his favorite position in football is linebacker. Aidan said," I love this game. There is nothing like the rush of hitting people and flying around the field." Facts About Aidan: Grade: 12 Sports he plays: Football Parents: Sarah Butler Favorite...
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WB graduate Jared Ricotta works for Penn Highlands.
Eleyna Hanslovan, Assistant Editor
October 30, 2019
Many West Branch graduates go unrecognized for their unique post-high school achievements and careers. For example, a graduate from 2003, Jared Ricotta, former state champion in wrestling at West Branch, went on to pursue a career in the medical field. Ricotta says he "always had an interest in helping the greater good," and that he knew that he was definitely interested in medicine and health occupations from a young age. Ricotta received his bachelor's degree from Duquesne University in Science...
Elijah Williams
Students are in groups using the ipads to examine the space probe.
Mercedes Nearhood, Staff Writer
October 29, 2019
Mr. Wood's 6th-grade classes have recently been studying the solar system and what better way to explore the solar system than to use Augmented Reality! The students use an app called NASA's Spacecraft 3D on the school's iPads, which is an Augmented Reality app. This allows students to learn about and interact with a variety of spacecraft that are used to explore our solar system, study Earth, and observe the universe. Mr. Wood says his class is doing this activity because he wants his students...
Noah Fry, Staff Writer
October 21, 2019
After last season ended on May 15th, Survivor fans have been waiting for a new season to arrive. At last, the 39th season of the show has finally come. Survivor is a Reality...
Elijah Williams, Staff Writer
October 18, 2019
Ten High School Marching Bands from Clearfield, Centre, and Huntingdon Counties will perform at the 2019 Band Show. The date is set for October 19th at Bald Eagle Area High...
Kamryn MacTavish, Staff Writer
October 15, 2019
As many may know, Disney World is extremely popular for it's creative snacks and meals. If you are taking a trip to Disney World you may want to check my list of recommendations...
Elijah Williams, Staff Writer
October 9, 2019
On October 11th and 12th, the 2019 County Choir Festival will be held at Glendale High School. The festival is a two-day event and students attending will practice and prepare...
The Warrior Watch is the student news site of West Branch Area Jr/Sr High School. Founded during the...
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Samuel Fry, Staff Writer
October 24, 2019
Homework is deeply rooted in the education system, and for homework to be such a huge phenomenon, it was undoubtedly supported by some benefits that educators recognized and utilized. Homework as the Job of Childhood explains...
Mercedes Nearhood, Staff Writer
October 9, 2019
In the United States, the vaping epidemic is growing at an alarming rate among school-aged kids. In fact, the Truth Initiative reported that 2.1 million high school and middle school students were using vapes in 2017. In...
Sam Fry, Staff Writer
April 26, 2019
Americans are interested in the world around them. There are many different sources of media that provide the viewer with the type of information they are looking for. There are multiple outlets in which media is consumed...