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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

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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The award winners from the 2024 Challenge Program. Left: Evan Emigh, Coby Kephart, Gracie Eyerly, Samantha Stencil, Layla Thompson, Cheyanne Kopenhaver, Joey Kovalcin, and Alexa Prestash. Missing from photo: Matthew Banghart, and Kamryn Bloom.
West Branch Students Awarded $200 at Challenge Program Assembly
Samantha Stencil, Staff Writer • October 18, 2024

A total of 10 students won $200 during the Challenge assembly that was held on September 27. The Challenge Program Inc.'s mission is to motivate high school...

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Frankie Leskovansky running in the Warriors’ only touchdown of the night.
Warrior Football Team's Challenges Continue with Latest Loss
Tyler Chilcote, Staff Writer • October 9, 2024

On October 4th, the Warriors faced the Southern Huntingdon Rockets and unfortunately couldn’t secure the win. The Warriors seemed to be having some changes...

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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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Dylan Ryder running at Southern Fulton for the ICC conference meet
Male Athlete of The Week: Dylan Ryder
Tyler Chilcote, Staff Writer • October 22, 2024

Dylan Ryder has been selected as the Warrior Watch Male Athlete of the Week, for the week ending on 10/19/24. At a quad meet against MoValley, Northern...

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Owen Koleno runs the ball in a game against Claysburg-Kimmel.
Male Athlete of the Week: Owen Koleno
Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer • October 15, 2024

Senior Owen Koleno was selected as Warrior Watch’s Male Athlete of the Week, for the week ending on 10/13/24. Koleno plays on the West Branch Warrior...

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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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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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The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will we be hosting their annual "See You At The Pole" on Tuesday, September 25, from 7:15 to 7:40 a.m. at the flagpole in front of the school.
What to Expect from FCA this School Year
Owen Koleno, Staff Writer • September 18, 2024

West Branch will once again have a Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) program in the 2024-2025 school year. While the overall message of FCA is to learn to encourage conversations about Christ, participants are not required...

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WBTV Broadcast 09.27.2024
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Meet the Staff
Owen Koleno
Owen Koleno
Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Owen Koleno, and I am a senior at West...

Isabella Koleno
Isabella Koleno
Staff Writer

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

Gracie Eyerly
Gracie Eyerly
Staff Writer

Hi! My name is Gracie Eyerly and I am a junior at West...