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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 team huddles before the playoff game against the Knights of Moshannon Valley.
The Lady Warriors are Shooting for the Stars this Season
Sarah Guglielmi, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

With the winter sports season in full swing, the Warrior Girls’ Basketball team has a lot to look forward to. After closing out last season with a tough...

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Student cell phones in schools raise concerns about distractions while also offering potential benefits.
Student Cell Phones in Schools
Cheyenne Koppenhaver, Staff Writer • November 13, 2024

The issue of cell phone use in schools is becoming increasingly important. This debate has gained significant attention due to increased cell phone problems....

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During the National Anthem in the past season, the Warriors looked prepared for their opponent.
Boys Basketball Season Preview
Kyla Kephart, Staff Writer • November 5, 2024

As the winter sports season is approaching, the boy's basketball team is preparing for another historic season. They are returning key players from their...

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Lady Warrior seniors say goodbye to West Branch High School soccer.
Lady Warriors Soccer Falls to Bishop Guilfoyle in D6 Championship, Ending the Season
Chad Smerk, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024

On October 30th, the West Branch Lady Warriors faced off against the Bishop Guilfoyle Lady Marauders for the District 6 Championship in Altoona. Both teams...

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English running out in pre-game to prepare her defense to be strong against Bishop Carroll.
Female Athlete of the Week: Josie English
Kyla Kephart, Staff Writer • November 13, 2024

Josie English has been selected as the Warrior Watch Athlete of the Week for the week ending on 11/09/24. As the team’s chosen captain, she plays a vital...

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Fenush runs down the field hoping to find a teammate to assist with scoring a goal.
Female Athlete of the Week: Kaylea Fenush
Kyla Kephart, Staff Writer • November 13, 2024

Kaylea Fenush has been selected as Warrior Watch Athlete of the Week for the week ending on 11/09/24. Fenush has been a contributing member of the soccer...

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Bella Koleno kills the ball in the District 6 title game versus Northern Cambria.
Female Athlete of the Week: Bella Koleno
Owen Koleno, Staff Writer • November 6, 2024

Bella Koleno has been selected for the Warrior Watch Female Athlete of the Week, for the week ending on 11/02/2024. Koleno had a dominant run for the Warriors...

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Haley Woodling prepares to receive the serve in the District Title game against Northern Cambria.
Female Athlete of the Week: Haley Woodling
Owen Koleno, Staff Writer • November 6, 2024

Haley Woodling has been selected for the Warrior Watch Female Athlete of Week, for the week ending on 11/02/2024. Woodling is the right side hitter for...

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 Ashley caused defends herself against the lady damsels
Female Athlete of the Week: Ashley Causer
Cheyanne Bush, Staff Writer • October 29, 2024

Ashley Causer has been selected for Warrior Watch Athlete of the Week, for the week ending on 10/26/24. She participates in girl's soccer and cross country...

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Join West Branch on Wednesday, February 21st for its inaugural STEAM Night, an event dedicated to promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM).
STEAM Night: Igniting Passion for Science and Innovation
Addison Collar, Staff Writer • February 9, 2024

On the evening of February 21st, from 5-7pm, West Branch is set to host its first-ever STEAM Night, an event aimed at promoting Science, Technology, Engineering,...

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D2 players Toby Mebs and Liam Brown practice in the eSports lab at Mount Aloysius College.
West Branch eSports Teams Advance to Championships
Drake Witherite, Staff Writer • May 17, 2023

With the regular season wrapping up in April, the West Branch eSports teams are heading to the Championships on Saturday, May 20th. The eSports program...

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A photo of the answer form for standardized tests. Useful information and tips for upcoming and ongoing standardized testing.
Things to Expect in Upcoming SATs and ACTs
Tayla Dorbolo, Staff Writer • May 3, 2023

Most high school students have probably heard about the SAT and ACT exams. These are standardized tests that colleges use as part of their admissions process....

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West Branch’s art and English teacher, Rachel Steffan, stands in front of her fun and decorated door.
Art Club Takes on New Horizons
Samantha Stencil, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024

The 2024-2025 school year will be the first year that the Art Club is an active club and able to go on field trips due to different fundraising opportunities....

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The Warrior Marching Band waiting to take the field at Williamsburg
WB Band Brings the Funk
Addison Collar, Staff Writer • September 25, 2024

In addition to parades, the band has also been working on their football show this summer. According to Mr. Jones, the band is taking on one of the most...

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Fall kicks off this weekend with area festivals and pumpkin patches.
Weekend Fun for the Fall Season
Kyla Kephart, Staff Writer • September 13, 2024

While the weather feels like summer, fall fun begins this weekend. Looking for ideas for this upcoming fall season? There are plenty of local and not-so-local...

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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”,...

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Cast photo including the five graduating seniors from the performance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
West Branch Performing Arts Says Goodbye to Seniors After Spring Show
Braeden Salter, Editor • April 23, 2024

The drama season comes to a close after the end of the performance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. This year for drama is particularly bittersweet...

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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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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 cell phones in schools raise concerns about distractions while also offering potential benefits.
Student Cell Phones in Schools
Cheyenne Koppenhaver, Staff Writer • November 13, 2024

The issue of cell phone use in schools is becoming increasingly important. This debate has gained significant attention due to increased cell phone problems. There are reasons why cell phones should be allowed in school and...

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 The image shows a group of students in a classroom setting.
Dress Code Debate
Cheyenne Koppenhaver, Staff Writer • November 5, 2024

The debate about dress codes has recently brought significant attention as faculty and students have been commenting on and addressing this issue. A dress code is an accepted way of dressing for a particular occasion or social...

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AI isn't always a bad thing; it can sometimes be a valuable source of ideas and inspiration.
Pros/Cons of AI on Education
Joel Evans, Staff Writer • October 29, 2024

Artificial Intelligence, also known as AI has made a huge jump from what it used to be. Just a few years ago there was little to no AI but now we can access any type of AI. For example, Siri wasn’t the most reliable and...

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Bailey Wooster
Bailey Wooster
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Hello! My name is Bailey and I’m a senior this year....

Tyler Chilcote
Tyler Chilcote
Staff Writer

Hi, I’m Tyler Chilcote, a junior, and this is my...

Sarah Guglielmi
Sarah Guglielmi
Staff Writer

Hey! I’m Sarah Guglielmi, and I am a senior at West...