Alex Godin, Guest Writer
September 18, 2020
Philipsburg – The Philipsburg-Osceola Mounties Boys Varsity Soccer team had its opening game on Saturday, September 12th against Bald Eagle. This season, the Philipsburg-Osceola Mounties have high expectations and are looking to go after the district title. Over the last couple of seasons, the Mounties have fallen short of their district title dream due to multiple player injuries. Although the Mounties lost some very talented seniors, they have also gained many talented freshmen that are...
Justin Mulhollem, Staff Writer
September 16, 2020
The West Branch Cross Country team, as well as other West Branch sports, will be noticing some changes to this year’s season due to Covid-19. Spectators will only be allowed when the school district permits them to be at meets. As well, social distancing must be enforced at practices and at meets. Also, because of Covid-19, there will be fewer meets this year. In total, there will be eight meets this year for cross country. Covid-19 rules for WBXC at this time are no more than 250 spectators,...
Kayden Grubbs, Staff Writer
September 11, 2020
This year, the West Branch football team, as well as other WB sports, will be noticing some massive changes to this year’s season due to COVID-19. Not only will the players be facing changes, but the spectators will be as well. Spectators will only be allowed to attend when the school district permits and must abide by rules and regulations set up by the Pennsylvania State Government. These rules state that there will not be more than 250 people in a gathering, social distancing and mask-wearing...
Noah Fry, Assistant Editor
September 9, 2020
On September 9th, the West Branch homecoming court was announced. King Court Jack Danko Will Herring Todd Howe Hayes Jones Joey Trimpey Queen Court Sarah Betts Corrin Evans Emma Morlock Taylor Myers Trinity Prestash Good luck to everyone!
Jane Catanzaro
2020 WB Cross Country Team
Justin Mulhollem, Staff Writer
September 16, 2020
The West Branch Cross Country team, as well as other West Branch sports, will be noticing some changes to this year’s season due to Covid-19. Spectators will only be allowed when the school district permits them to be at meets. As well, social distancing must be enforced at practices and at meets. Also, because of Covid-19, there will be fewer meets this year. In total, there will be eight meets this year for cross country. Covid-19 rules for WBXC at this time are no more than 250 spectators,...
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Mercedes Nearhood, Staff Writer
September 4, 2020
Kiersten “Kay” Smeal, a graduate from 2015, has been chosen as a featured alumnus in the Alumni Watch series. Kiersten graduated in 2015 and followed the path of studying marine biology at Lock Haven University. During her time at Lock Haven, she found herself being called more towards ministry after experiencing opportunities through her church. This led her to switch to Messiah College to pursue that type of career. Today, Kiersten is attending Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist...
Photo credit to WBASD Facebook Page
Congratulations to the Class of 2020 as they head into their futures!
Noah Fry, Staff Writer
June 11, 2020
The 2019-2020 school year was interesting, to say the very least. So much happened this year that it is almost too hard to remember. Take a look at everything that happened this year, including all of the ups, downs, and in-betweens: June Articles Former WB alumni Abe George, Ben George, and Max Wittlinger hiked the Appalachian Trail Mr. Jones was hired as the new band director July Articles The Community Arts Programs put on a production of Willy Wonka at WB Former teacher/coach...
Ayden Gutierrez, Author/Editor
May 27, 2020
The last nine weeks of your senior year are arguably the best weeks of your high school career, according to almost every previous high school graduate. However, for this years seniors, you could argue that they were the most miserable. Prom, class trips, spring sports, and the traditional graduation: All cancelled. After Covid-19 wreaked havoc worldwide, schools at all levels were forced to shut down. When students left school on March 13th, they were unaware that they wouldn't return for the 2019-2020...
Noah Fry, Staff Writer
June 2, 2020
The new show dates for Clue: On Stage are as followed: Thursday November 5, 2020 - 7 pm Friday November 6, 2020 - 7 pm Saturday November 7, 2020 - 7 pm Sunday...
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
The Warrior Watch is the student news site of West Branch Area Jr/Sr High School. Founded during the...
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Ayden Gutierrez, Author/Editor
May 27, 2020
The last nine weeks of your senior year are arguably the best weeks of your high school career, according to almost every previous high school graduate. However, for this years seniors, you could argue that they were 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...