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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

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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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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West Branch sophomores Conner Danko and Justin Esposti take on an activity while visiting the electrical program.
Sophomores Take a Visit to the CCCTC
Sarah Guglielmi, Staff Writer • October 28, 2024

On Monday, October 21st, the West Branch sophomores took a trip to the Clearfield County Career and Technology Center (CCCTC). This trip allowed West Branch...

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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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Williamson receiving a throw from Conner Danko
Male Athlete of the Week: Brayden Williamson
Cheyanne Bush, Staff Writer • October 29, 2024

Brayden Williamson has been selected for Warrior Watch Athlete of the Week, for the week ending on 10/26/24. Williamson is a wide receiver on offense and...

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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...

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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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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...

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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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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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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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 The Warriors 2023-2024 ski club boys: Logan Kyler, Noah Emigh, Brody Rothrock, Logan Kolp, Jacob Alexander, Lukas Colton, Joel Evans, and Braden Brown enjoy their trip to Sawmill Ski Resort.
Out With the Old, in With the New
Joel Evans, Staff Writer • October 8, 2024

The West Branch Ski Club has a long-standing tradition. After taking a hiatus during the pandemic, the ski club returned for the 2022-2023 school year under the guidance of Ashley Wessell. However, the ski club is in jeopardy...

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Meet the Staff
Kyla Kephart
Kyla Kephart
Staff Writer

Hi! My name is Kyla Kephart and I am a junior. This...

Isabella Koleno
Isabella Koleno
Staff Writer

Hi! I’m Bella Koleno, a junior, and this is my second...

Skyler Hebel
Skyler Hebel
Staff Writer

Hello! My name is Skyler Hebel. I am a junior, and...