Mercedes Nearhood, Staff Writer
May 18, 2020
After five weeks of distance learning, West Branch is wrapping up the school year in a non-traditional way. Below are some things to look forward to in the next couple of weeks. Grades Grades are based on participation. Each teacher is required to prepare class work for their students either online or hardcopy. A Participation (P) will be given to students who "passed" with a 60% or higher. A Participation (P) grade will be converted and calculated as a 100% for the purposes of cumulative...
Eli Williams, Staff Writer
May 18, 2020
With the Class of 2020 not able to complete their final months as seniors, the community has rallied together to show their support. It was created by a 2020 class graduate's parent. You can go to the Facebook page and look at the seniors in need of being adopted. You get to see their stories and what they plan on doing after their graduation. When you adopt a senior you can send them a card, encouraging note, or a gift big or small. It doesn't matter, any way to show them that you care. It originated...
Samuel Fry, Student Writer
March 6, 2020
COVID-19, or more well-known by the name Coronavirus, is a flu-like disease spreading around the world, but mainly China. The disease originated from the city of Wuhan, China. The disease is likely linked to an animal that the Chinese might have eaten, such as a bat or a snake. As of March 1st, 2020, there have been 88,371 confirmed cases, 79,932 of them being confirmed cases in China. COVID-19 is a zoonotic disease [1] meaning that it spreads between animal-to-human contact. The symptoms are...
Ayden Gutierrez, Author/Editor
February 27, 2020
Elishea Reed, the starting catcher on the Lady Warrior Softball Team, signed her letter of intent to play softball at Geneva College on Monday afternoon. Elishea will pursue a degree in Biochemistry and Pre Med. She has been the starting catcher for all four years of her varsity career. Elishea said, "I decided to further my education and athletics at Geneva College for many reasons. The academics there are nationally known. The biology and chemistry department have the status of the American...
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Mental illness is quite common in teens.
Mercedes Nearhood, Staff Writer
May 22, 2020
Mental illness is quite common amongst teens, 1 in 5 teens (from ages 12 to 18) have at least one mental health disorder whether it's depression, anxiety, or panic or bipolar disorder. Most mental health issues are generated from grief, stress, or trauma. One's mental health has an effect on both physical and social health as well as relationships and academic performance. Depression and anxiety are the most commonly diagnosed among teens. According to Polaris Teen Center, More than 11% of adolescents...
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Kamryn MacTavish, Staff Writer
May 19, 2020
As it is known worldwide, COVID-19 is quickly spreading in many countries. There are currently 896,000 cases in the United States, and 37,069 cases in Pennsylvania. West Branch, along with other PA schools, is in its last week of remote learning. Yes, it is extremely important for students to participate in their schoolwork, but it is equally important to relax and take care of yourself. Here are some activities students and teachers sent in. I hope these inspire you to get up and do something...
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A photo of Mr. Raymond from his early years of teaching at West Branch.
Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
May 18, 2020
Warrior Watch’s Staff Member of the Month of May is Preston Raymond. Mr. Raymond has been an art teacher at West Branch for over 35 years. Warrior Watch would like to recognize Mr. Raymond for his work ethic and teaching skills over the years. Mr. Raymond is an alumnus of Philpsburg-Osceola High School’s Class of 1978. In his schooling years he participated in the wrestling program, and a team tennis league. Following High School, Mr. Raymond went on to attend York Academy of Art in 1979....
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Noah Fry, Staff Writer
May 3, 2020
National Pet Week is May 3rd-9th, 2020. Take a look at Warrior Nation's beloved pets! If one image has multiple pets, they are listed either from left to right or from up to down. The deadline to submit pets is May 9th, 2020. Please email Noah Fry at 230112@westbranch.org.
Kamryn MacTavish, Staff Writer
May 19, 2020
As it is known worldwide, COVID-19 is quickly spreading in many countries. There are currently 896,000 cases in the United States, and 37,069 cases in Pennsylvania. West...
Eli Williams, Staff Writer
May 18, 2020
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the West Branch Band is making some changes. Without being able to meet in person, Mr. Jones has been conducting "Google Meet" meetings to keep...
Noah Fry, Staff Writer
February 24, 2020
Eli Williams, Staff Writer
February 21, 2020
District Band was held on February 13th through the 15th. It was held at Penns Valley Area High School. 22 schools participated. The Following Represented West Branch: Dalton...
The Warrior Watch is the student news site of West Branch Area Jr/Sr High School. Founded during the...
Mercedes Nearhood, Staff Writer
May 22, 2020
Mental illness is quite common amongst teens, 1 in 5 teens (from ages 12 to 18) have at least one mental health disorder whether it's depression, anxiety, or panic or bipolar disorder. Most mental health issues are generated...
Noah Fry, Staff Writer
May 16, 2020
In December 2018, Carrie Fuller wrote an article about teens' sleeping habits during school. The key points from that article were that sleep is crucial for developing teens, teens were not getting enough sleep due to school...
Ayden Gutierrez, Author/Editor
January 27, 2020
The start of 2020 has been filled with tragic news, and Sunday didn't get any better. Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were among seven others that were involved in a helicopter crash that took...
Noah Fry, Staff Writer
January 10, 2020
One of the most competitive things at West Branch is class rank. The fight for valedictorian seems to be the key to success, while in reality, it's not as important as people think. Some schools have already dropped their...