
Coby Kephart, Staff Writer | January 7, 2026
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Since the start of the West Branch 2025 school year, the auxiliary gym, also known as the old gym, has been filled with school supplies and equipment due...

Bocce ball is starting up again at West Branch. There was a season in 2020, but there hasn’t been another one since. Members signed up at the beginning...

On October 31, 2025, West Branch hosted a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Because the auxiliary gym was occupied with desks and chairs from the...

PennDOT is hosting its annual "Paint the Plow" program, a statewide contest that invites schools across Pennsylvania to participate in a unique art competition....

On Monday, January 5, the West Branch Warrior basketball team traveled to Curwensville to face the Golden Tide in the annual Hoops for Hope game....

Aiden Evans has been selected as the Warrior Watch Athlete of the Week for the week ending on January 4, 2026. Wrestling at the 127-pound weight,...

Easton Emigh has been selected as Warrior Watch Athlete of the Week ending on January 4, 2026. Emigh is leading the boys’ basketball team in...

William Edwards has been selected as the Warrior Watch Athlete of the Week for the week ending on 12/14/2025. Edwards wrestles for the Warriors...

Danny Clark graduated from West Branch in 2005, where he played basketball, ran cross country, and track. He was also a part of the varsity club and the...

Students seeking faith-based opportunities have several options in Central Pennsylvania. Expressing and exploring personal faith can be challenging for...

West Branch graduate Chera Mason has been selected for this series of Alumni Watch for November. She is currently the elementary principal at Osceola...

Ralph’s Majestic Vista is an entire 41.8-mile-long loop trail that is particularly beautiful in the fall, but don't be mistaken: in the winter, with...

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,...

Chief Science Officers (CSO) is a club whose members promote Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) within the school and community....

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,...

On Wednesday, February 19th, West Branch hosted its second annual STEAM night. This special event was organized by high school teacher and technology coach,...

After a long-awaited three years, Stranger Things fans are finally getting the end to the saga that started nearly nine years ago. The official trailer...

Award-winning filmmaker, Penn State Laureate, and Artistic Director of the Centre Film Festival, Pearl Gluck, is hosting a filmmaking program in Phillipsburg...

On October 3rd, 2025, Taylor Swift released her twelfth studio album, ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ through Republic Records. This is her most recent album...

While the leaves fall and a chill comes into the air, it's time to revamp your wardrobe! 'Tis the season of cozy sweaters and Ugg boots. With that said,...

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”, directed by Tim Burton, hit theaters on September 6th. Released by Warner Bros. Pictures, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”, also known as Beetlejuice...

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...

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...

Fallout is a highly popular game series developed and published by Interplay Productions, now owned by Bethesda Softworks. The series debuted in 1997, with the latest installment...

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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As the holiday season approaches, it might be stressful trying to find the perfect gift for everyone. Let's dive into the perfect gift ideas that people are actually asking for this Christmas. One of the biggest trends...

Ralph’s Majestic Vista is an entire 41.8-mile-long loop trail that is particularly beautiful in the fall, but don't be mistaken: in the winter, with the white glowing snow on the ground and in the trees, it's something...

Life360 is an app that families use to track each member’s location throughout the day. It can show details like how fast someone is driving, the battery level of their phone, and more. The app has generated controversy...

Each year, the West Branch School hosts the popular event See You at the Pole (SYATP). This event is brought together by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and is an annual nationwide tradition in which many schools...
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What percent of people continue their New Year's Resolution for the whole year?
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What percent of people continue their New Year's Resolution for the whole year?
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25-30%
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70-73%
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8-12%
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48-53%
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It is a tradition for some people (especially in Spain) to eat 12 ______ at midnight?
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It is a tradition for some people (especially in Spain) to eat 12 ______ at midnight?
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Cherry tomatoes
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Potato chips
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Cherries
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Grapes
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How many glasses of sparkling wine are consumed on New Year's Eve in the US?
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How many glasses of sparkling wine are consumed on New Year's Eve in the US?
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120 million
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360 million
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480 million
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500 thousand
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How many people gather in New York City's Times Square for the ball drop?
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How many people gather in New York City's Times Square for the ball drop?
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1 million
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300 thousand
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2 million
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50 thousand
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In New York City's Times Square, how much confetti is dropped on New Year's Eve?
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In New York City's Times Square, how much confetti is dropped on New Year's Eve?
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1,500 pounds
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3,000 pounds
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200 pounds
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6,000 pounds
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