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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 West Branch Bookworms after placing 3rd in CIU10’s 2024 Secondary Reading Competition.

West Branch Reading Team Places 3rd in CIU10’s Secondary Reading Competition

Tyler Chilcote, Staff Writer
November 27, 2024

On Wednesday, November 13th, the Warrior Reading Team...

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The West Branch School District currently operates on a five-day schedule, but could new laws change that?

Four-day school weeks?!?!?

Matthew Banghart, Staff Writer
November 26, 2024

The continuing teacher shortage and the rising costs...

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The blood drive from the past Halloween was a success.

Changes to The Blood Drive

Samantha Stencil, Staff Writer
November 25, 2024

The blood drive date at West Branch High School has...

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The high school concert band practices their music during rehearsal.

Recent and upcoming special visits

Addison Collar, Staff Writer
November 25, 2024

On October 23rd the Messiah University trumpet professor...

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Custodians play an essential role in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming environments.

The Custodian’s Corner

Cheyenne Koppenhaver, Staff Writer
November 25, 2024

David Catherman runs maintenance for the West Branch...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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