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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

Nick Parks shooting from under the basket on his uncooperative donkey.
West Branch Donkey Basketball: The Aftermath
Tyler Chilcote, Staff Writer • April 2, 2025

Donkey Basketball at West Branch was a thrilling event that brought laughter and excitement to people of all ages. It was a big turnout for the PBS program,...

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The senior boys' final game of the season ended in a loss to Northern Cambria.
West Branch Falls to Northern Cambria, 53-45
Hansen Lannen, Editor • March 6, 2025

February 23, the Northern Cambria Colts came to Morrisdale to take on the reigning District VI champions. Northern Cambria burst out of the gate with a...

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West Branch now requires any visitor who enters the building to go through metal detectors to keep the students and staff safe.
Safety First
Kiah Rudy, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025

West Branch installed metal detectors on February 19th to ensure the safety of students and staff. The detectors identify weapons or other prohibited items,...

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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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The National Honor Society poses in front of the White House after their tour. 
A Glimpse of the Nation’s Capital
Sarah Guglielmi, Staff Writer • April 23, 2025

On Wednesday, April 9th, the NHS (National Honor Society) went on a field trip to Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. The day was filled...

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Kephart waiting for the perfect pitch to get a base hit.
Athlete of the Week: Coby Kephart
Kyla Kephart, Staff Writer • April 23, 2025

Coby Kephart has been chosen as the Warrior Watch Athlete of the Week for the week ending 04/19/2025. While the baseball team traveled to Bucktail on April...

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Bainey swings at a great pitch, hoping to bring her teammates home.
Athlete of the Week: Lindsey Bainey
Kyla Kephart, Staff Writer • April 23, 2025

Lindsey Bainey has been chosen as the Warrior Watch Athlete of the Week for the week ending 04/19/2025. At Moshannon Valley, Bainey recorded two hits,...

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Keeping yourself motivated not only helps with academic success but is very important to someone's mental health.
Fuel for the Finish Line
Matthew Banghart, Editor • April 8, 2025

As the school year begins, it's easy to feel energized and motivated. But as it carries on, days become longer and more repetitive, deadlines build up,...

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Skyler Hebel after getting eighth place in Javelin at the Mountain Lion Classic last season
Athlete of the Week: Skyler Hebel
Tyler Chilcote, Staff Writer • April 8, 2025

Skyler Hebel has been chosen as the Warrior Watch Athlete of the Week for the week ending 04/05/2025. In a recent meet against Mount Union, Hebel placed...

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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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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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The high school concert band practices their music during rehearsal.
Recent and Upcoming Special Visits for the West Branch Band
Addison Collar, Staff Writer • November 25, 2024

On October 23rd the Messiah University trumpet professor -Dr. Stowman- visited with both the high school and middle school band. This visit wasn’t anything...

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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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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
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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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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Keeping yourself motivated not only helps with academic success but is very important to someone's mental health.
Fuel for the Finish Line
Matthew Banghart, Editor • April 8, 2025

As the school year begins, it's easy to feel energized and motivated. But as it carries on, days become longer and more repetitive, deadlines build up, and finding motivation can seem impossible. Whether it's staying on top...

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Teens today have a wide range of popular social media apps to choose from.
Does Mindlessly Scrolling Hurt You Mental Health?
Gracie Eyerly, Staff Writer • March 7, 2025

Students in English teacher Sadie Dickson’s Honors Advanced Composition class are currently writing a cause-and-effect essay exploring the impact of social media on mental health. Dickson challenged her students to spend...

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Meet the Staff
Skyler Hebel
Skyler Hebel
Staff Writer

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

Sarah Guglielmi
Sarah Guglielmi
Staff Writer

Hey! I’m Sarah Guglielmi, and I am a senior at West...

I’m Cheyenne Koppenhaver, and I’m a senior at West...