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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

Senior third baseman Layla Thompson makes a throw to first base in the Warriors’ previous game against Bellwood.
Lady Warriors’ Run in Districts Comes to an End
Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer • May 22, 2025

The Warriors lost 11–5 to West Shamokin in the second round of the District 6 playoffs on Wednesday, May 21, ending their season. The Warriors entered...

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Mackenzie MacTavish stands on first base after hitting a single, waiting for the pitcher to deliver the next pitch.
West Branch Softball Pulls Through to Win in the Quarterfinals
Cheyanne Bush, Staff Writer • May 20, 2025

The Lady Warriors softball team faced River Valley on May 19, 2025, in the District 6 2A quarterfinals. Due to rain and poor field conditions, the game...

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The students and state park educators take a deep look at the macroinvertebrates. 
Taking a Dive Into a Stream Study
Sarah Guglielmi, Staff Writer • May 19, 2025

On Tuesday, April 29th, the Aquatic Biology class traveled to Alder and Flat Run. They participated in a stream study with state park educators Suzann,...

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Junior Shortstop Haley Woodling awaits the pitch from the pitcher.
West Branch Rolls Past Glendale with 4-0 Shutout
Cheyanne Bush, Staff Writer • April 25, 2025

The Lady Warriors played the Glendale Lady Vikings on Tuesday, April 22. Earlier in the season, they beat Glendale in the season-opening game, 2–0. Both...

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Ashley Causer running in an event against the Mounties at Philipsburg-Osceola
Athlete of the Week: Ashley Causer
Tyler Chilcote, Staff Writer • May 20, 2025

Ashley Causer has been selected as the Warrior Watch Athlete of the Week for the week ending 5/17/2025. Causer ended her freshman track season with 204...

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Lukas Colton pitching against the Moshannon Valley Knights in the first round of districts
Athlete of the Week: Lukas Colton
Tyler Chilcote, Staff Writer • May 20, 2025

Lukas Colton has been selected as the Warrior Watch Athlete of the Week for the week ending 5/17/2025. Colton is a shortstop and the ace pitcher for the...

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The students and state park educators take a deep look at the macroinvertebrates. 
Taking a Dive Into a Stream Study
Sarah Guglielmi, Staff Writer • May 19, 2025

On Tuesday, April 29th, the Aquatic Biology class traveled to Alder and Flat Run. They participated in a stream study with state park educators Suzann,...

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Terry Rickard is fully suited up as he poses in front of the American flag.
Civil War Reenactor Comes to West Branch
Lukas Colton, Staff Writer • May 19, 2025

To say Terry Rickard is passionate about Civil War history is an understatement. Terry has been doing Civil War reenactments for 50+ years, visiting schools...

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Skylah Baker pushes the pace during a race at the Philipsburg track meet.
Athlete of the Week: Skylah Baker
Owen Koleno, Staff Writer • May 13, 2025

Skylah Baker has been selected for the Warrior Watch Athlete of the Week for the week ending 5/16/2025. Baker, who is a senior, participated in the ICCs...

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The students and state park educators take a deep look at the macroinvertebrates. 
Taking a Dive Into a Stream Study
Sarah Guglielmi, Staff Writer • May 19, 2025

On Tuesday, April 29th, the Aquatic Biology class traveled to Alder and Flat Run. They participated in a stream study with state park educators Suzann,...

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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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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
Cheyanne Bush
Cheyanne Bush
Staff Writer

Hi! I’m Cheyanne. I’m a junior and this is my first...

Owen Koleno
Owen Koleno
Staff Writer

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

Brielle Bainey
Brielle Bainey
Staff Writer

My name is Brielle Bainey, and I am a junior at West...