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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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Kyla Kephart gets ready to serve while the student section cheers behind.
Athlete of the Week: Kyla Kephart
Conner Danko, Staff Writer • September 30, 2025

Kyla Kephart has been selected as Warrior Watch Athlete of the Week for the week ending on September 27, 2025. Kephart is a setter and has been...

Sydney Sankey takes her shot for a goal. Sankey has scored 13 goals this season.
Athlete of the Week: Sydney Sankey
Conner Danko, Staff Writer • September 30, 2025

Sydney Sankey has been selected for the Warrior Watch Athlete of the Week for the week ending on September 27, 2025. As an aggressive right-wing...

Haley Woodling serving the ball in a recent game against Curwensville.
Athlete of the Week: Haley Woodling
Gracie Eyerly, Editor • September 23, 2025

Haley Woodling was chosen the Warrior Watch Athlete of the Week for the week ending September 21, 2025. Woodling has a record of 116 kills this...

Frankie Leskovansky runs past the Hornets defense to score a touchdown.
Athlete of the Week: Frankie Leskovansky
Gracie Eyerly , Editor • September 23, 2025

Frankie Leskovansky was chosen as the Warrior Watch Athlete of the Week for the week ending September 21, 2025. In the team’s most recent game...

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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Falling For Fashion: Autumn's Top Trends
Falling For Fashion: Autumn’s Top Trends
Skyler Hebel, Staff Writer • September 29, 2025

While the leaves fall and a chill comes into the air, it's time to revamp your wardrobe! 'Tis the season of cozy sweaters and Ugg boots. With that said,...

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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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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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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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Participants of this year’s See You at the Pole gathering pose for a group photo.
See You at the Pole, September 24th
Simeon Zitsch, Staff Writer • September 29, 2025

Each year, the West Branch School hosts the popular event See You at the Pole (SYATP). This event is brought together by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and is an annual nationwide tradition in which many schools...

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Hansen Lannen, Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA.
Charlie Kirk: Husband, Father, Martyr
Hansen Lannen, Staff Writer • September 19, 2025

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to...

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The first two weeks of fantasy football have already seen a wide range of notable events and developments.
Fantasy Football Week Three Outlook of Suspensions, Injuries, and Breakout Players
EJ Reams, Staff Writer • September 18, 2025

As Week Two of fantasy football wraps up, there are several players you should be on the lookout for to ensure your team has the best chance to win your next games. Many players have been progressing, and there is valuable...

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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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Conner Danko
Conner Danko
Staff Writer

Hello! I am Conner Danko, a junior at West Branch High...

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Hello, I’m EJ Reams. I’m a sophomore at West Branch....

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