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Kaitlyn McGonigal

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Editor-in-Chief

Hi, my name is Kaitlyn McGonigal. I am currently a senior at West Branch Area High School. I am involved in Student Government, The National Honor Society, and Warrior Watch. I hope you enjoy reading my articles!

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Kamryn MacTavish winds up and pitches the ball against Moshannon Valley on Senior Night.

[Photo] Lady Warrior Softball Team Ranks First in District 6

Savannah Hoover, Staff Writer
May 20, 2023

Kamryn MacTavish winds up and pitches the ball against...

Carsyn Wesesky prepares for an at bat against Moshannon Valley on Senior Night.

[Photo] Female Athlete of the Week: Carsyn Wesesky

Hannah Betts, Staff Writer
May 17, 2023

Carsyn Wesesky prepares for an at bat against Moshannon...

Nick Parks and Evan Emigh work together on the wiring to adapt a toy.

[Photo] Gifted Program Students Take on the Adaptive Toy Project

Isabella Koleno, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023

Nick Parks and Evan Emigh work together on the wiring...

Andy poses for a photo with the NFL logo at his State College office.

Alumni Watch: Andy Bowen

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2023

West Branch graduate Andy Bowen is the next Alumni...

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4th Day of Christmas

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2022

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Makeshift Molehole game with a photo of a mole on each bean bag.

West Branch Mole Day Extravaganza 2022

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2022

Makeshift Molehole game with a photo of a mole on each...

Noah marching alongside his fellow bandmates in the Blue Band pregame show.

West Branch Graduate Makes the PSU Blue Band

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2022

On Saturday, West Branch graduate Noah Fry made his...

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Mrs. Fry poses with her fellow staff members at the Senior Farewell Parade in 2020.

Staff Member of the Month: Betty Fry

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Editor-in-Chief
June 30, 2022

The Staff Member of June is Mrs. Betty Fry. Warrior...

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Mr. Holenchik works on his computer on one of his last student school days at West Branch.

Staff Member of the Month: Joseph Holenchik

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Editor-in-Chief
May 31, 2022

Warrior Watch’s Staff Member of May is Joseph "J.R."...

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Mrs. Hubler in her office counting down the days until her last day of school.

Staff Member of the Month: Kim Hubler

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
April 29, 2022

Warrior Watch’s Staff Member of April is Mrs. Kim...

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Mr. McCamley working at his desk on the last day of the third marking period.

Staff Member of the Month: Scott McCamley

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
March 31, 2022

Warrior Watch’s Staff Member of March is Mr. James...

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Mr. Mason standing outside his classroom in preparation for 8th period.

Staff Member of the Month: Chris Mason

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
February 28, 2022

Warrior Watch’s Staff Member of February is Chris...

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Dale Neff traveling about his day on the last week before Christmas vacation.

Staff Member of the Month – Dale Neff

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
December 31, 2021

Dale Neff traveling about his day on the last week...

Mrs. Graham poses for a photo over the Thanksgiving break.

Staff Member of the Month: Alicia Graham

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
November 30, 2021

Warrior Watch’s Staff Member of November is Mrs....

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Mrs. Kennedy working hard at her podium to finish off the day.

Staff Member of the Month: Kaitlyn Kennedy

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
October 31, 2021

Mrs. Kennedy working hard at her podium to finish off...

Our Staff Members of the Month for September are Mrs. Kim Eboch and Mrs. Laurie Hoffman.

Staff Members of the Month: Our Office Staff

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
September 29, 2021

Warrior Watch’s Staff Members of September are Laurie...

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Mrs. Brickley is preparing the seniors for next week’s graduation on June 4th.

Staff Member of the Month – Jennifer Brickley

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
May 31, 2021

The Staff Member of the Month for the month of May...

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Mrs. Guenot at her desk getting ready to start the week.

Staff Member of the Month – Stacy Guenot

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
May 5, 2021

Stacy Guenot is Warrior Watch’s Staff Member of the...

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Amasa and Bethany working at their desks ready to start the day.

Staff Member(s) of the Month – Bethany Briskar and Amasa Gilingham

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
March 30, 2021

Warrior Watch’s Staff Member(s) of the Month of March...

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The Lady Warriors pose for a photo at the last practice before their first game.

Girls Basketball Season Preview

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
January 22, 2021

After the setback of COVID-19 and online instruction,...

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Mr. Hughes poses for a selfie at home with his drum set.

Staff Member of the Month

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
November 28, 2020

Michael Hughes has been chosen to be Warrior Watch’s...

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Mrs. Hanslovan poses for a photo before beginning a new school day.

Staff Member of the Month

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
October 30, 2020

The Warrior Watch Staff has chosen Ronda Hanslovan...

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A photo of Mrs. Leathers after aiding in Mrs. Swisher’s classroom.

Staff Member of the Month

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
September 28, 2020

Mrs. Betty Leathers has been chosen as Staff Member...

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A photo of Mr. Raymond from his early years of teaching at West Branch.

Staff Member of the Month

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
May 18, 2020

Warrior Watch’s Staff Member of the Month of May...

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Kaitlyn sitting with her dogs Rocky and Zola.

[Photo] Student Quarantine Activities

Kamryn MacTavish, Staff Writer
May 19, 2020

Kaitlyn sitting with her dogs Rocky and Zola.

“Our Earth, our future. Earth Day. April 22.”

The 50th Anniversary of Earth Day

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
April 21, 2020

April 22nd, 2020 is nearing, and environmentalists...

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A photo of Ms. Folmar at her library desk, reading a book.

Staff Member of the Month

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
March 13, 2020

The Warrior Watch has chosen Sue Folmar for Staff Member...

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The Box Tops for Education

Box Tops for Education

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
March 2, 2020

For several years, West Branch has participated in...

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Mr. Zimmerman using the 3D printing machine.

Staff Member of the Month

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
February 12, 2020

The Staff Member of the Month for February is Mr. Zimmerman....

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Dave Williamson posed in front of the new gym court.

Staff Member of the Month

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
January 21, 2020

The Staff Member of the Month for January is Dave Williamson....

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Staff Member of the Month

Staff Member of the Month

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
January 6, 2020

West Branch’s Custodial Staff has been chosen for...

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Girls Basketball Season Preview

Girls Basketball Season Preview

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
December 9, 2019

As the 2019-2020 basketball season rolls around, the...

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A photo of Mrs. Fry, one of the many hardworking teachers at West Branch.

Staff Member of the Month

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
November 25, 2019

Warrior Watch's Staff Member of the Month for November...

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Ashlee McQuon taping the ankle of football player, Kayden Grubbs.

Staff Member of the Month

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
October 26, 2019

Athletic trainer Ashlee McQuown has been chosen as...

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Mrs. McGonigal and student Wyatt Laird separating the small intestine of a fetal pig.

Pig Dissection in Mrs. McGonigal’s Biology Class

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
October 9, 2019

During the week of September 30th, Mrs. McGonigal dissected...

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Coming Soon

Alumni Watch: Series Preview

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
September 18, 2019

This school year, Warrior Watch is introducing a new...

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A certificate to recognize the hard work from Isaiah Bloom this year.

Underclassmen Awards

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
June 7, 2019

This year, West Branch will not be holding a ceremony...

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The Operation Underground Railroad logo.

Civics Class Sets New Record

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
June 3, 2019

In Mr. Matson’s 8th-grade Civics class, the students...

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PA History students and Mr. Matson in front of the Peale Swimming Pool.

Tour of Peale with Mr. Matson’s PA History Class

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
May 15, 2019

On Saturday, May 4th Mr. Matson took his PA History...

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One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mrs. Gomola

May 5, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mr. G Hubler

May 5, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mrs. Thompson

May 5, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mrs. Nines

May 5, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mrs. Sproull

May 5, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mr. Socash

May 5, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mrs. Hanslovan

May 5, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mr. S. McCamley

May 5, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Miss Hudish

May 5, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mrs. McGarvey

May 5, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

The West Branch Warrior Watch is hosting a 2019 Promposal contest.

Are You The Best For This Contest; Promposal 2019

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
May 3, 2019

It’s Promposal season! Warrior Watch is holding a...

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One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mrs. Timblin

May 2, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mr. D. McCamley

May 5, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mrs. Reams

May 5, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mrs. Cantolina

May 2, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Movie Review: On the Basis of Sex

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
April 15, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mr. Learish

April 30, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mr. Hauck

April 30, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mr. Raymond

May 5, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mrs. Rockey

May 5, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mr. Wood

May 5, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mr. Carr

May 5, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mr. Matson

May 5, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mrs. Kennedy

May 5, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mr. Mason

May 1, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mrs. Brickley

May 1, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mr. K. Hubler

May 1, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mr. Zimmerman

May 5, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mrs. Hunt

May 1, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mrs. Levonick

May 1, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mrs. C McGonigal

May 5, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mrs. Swisher

May 5, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mrs. Peterson

May 2, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mrs. Bollinger

May 5, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mr. Chimenti

May 5, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mrs. Fry

April 25, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

[Photo] Mr. Hughes

May 5, 2019

One of our many appreciated teachers here at West Branch.

Sarah Betts makes a catch at first to finish the play.

Lady Warriors Take on Penns Valley

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Staff Writer
March 28, 2019

On March 25th, Lady Warriors suffered a 7-0 loss at...

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Here is a picture of the West Branch 2017 Teen Court.

Disappointing Loss of Teen Court

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Author
March 14, 2019

On February 28, Mr. Matson was informed that Teen Court...

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Rachel’s Challenge

Rachel’s Challenge

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Author
February 24, 2019

On February 5th, West Branch hosted Presenter Aaron...

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Muckraking Journalism in US History 10

Muckraking Journalism in US History 10

Kaitlyn McGonigal, Author
February 7, 2019

Currently, in Mrs. Peterson's United States History...

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