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The Student News Source of West Branch Area High School

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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

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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WB Students rally to donate 42 units of blood on April 4th.
Blood Matters: Join the Fight to Save Lives 
Kiah Rudy, Staff Writer • April 25, 2025

On April 4th, West Branch held a blood drive from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm in the old gym in the high school. While several people were unable to donate due...

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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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Thompson makes a play by throwing the ball to first base.
Athlete of the Week: Layla Thompson
Tyler Chilcote, Staff Writer • May 6, 2025

Layla Thompson has been chosen as the Warrior Watch Athlete of the Week for the week ending 05/03/2025. On Monday, the Lady Warriors played the Mount Union...

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Yingling competing in the long jump event against the Philipsburg-Osceola Mounties
Athlete of the Week: Natalie Yingling
Tyler Chilcote, Staff Writer • May 6, 2025

Natalie Yingling has been chosen as the Warrior Watch Athlete of the Week for the week ending 05/03/2025. At a recent meet in McConnellsburg, Yingling...

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Mr. David Learish, long-time health and physical education teacher, shares a smile outside the gym where he’s inspired students for over two decades.
Teacher Feature: David Learish
Cheyanne Bush, Staff Writer • May 2, 2025

David Learish began working at West Branch in the fall of 1999. He currently teaches 7th-grade health, physical education for 11th and 12th-grade boys,...

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Haley Woodling makes the throw to first from shortstop after fielding a ground ball.
Athlete of the Week: Haley Woodling
Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer • April 29, 2025

Haley Woodling has been selected as the Warrior Watch Athlete of the Week for the week ending on 04/26/2025. Woodling had two hits and racked up three...

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Gavin Rothrock gets set in the batter’s box as he prepares to hit the ball.
Athlete of the Week: Gavin Rothrock
Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer • April 29, 2025

Gavin Rothrock has been selected as the Warrior Watch Athlete of the Week for the week ending on 04/26/2025. Rothrock contributed three RBIs and two hits...

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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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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
Addison Collar
Addison Collar
Staff Writer

Hi! I’m Addison Collar, and I’m a junior. This...

Joel Evans
Joel Evans
Staff Writer

Hello! My name is Joel and I am a senior. This is my...

Kyla Kephart
Kyla Kephart
Staff Writer

Hi! My name is Kyla Kephart and I am a junior. This...