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Senior team captain Andrew Mennig gives a pregame hype-up huddle before their game against Jackson Reed, the number one seeded team. June 13, 2025.
PHOTOS: Boys ultimate frisbee places 5th at nationals
Savvas Zeibekis ‘26, Reporter • Jun 15, 2025
The team breaks a huddle as the timeout ends at the HSNI national tournament, June 13, 2025.
PHOTOS: Girls ultimate frisbee plays strong, falls short at nationals
Savvas Zeibekis '26, Reporter • Jun 15, 2025
Both teams line up for the national anthem in the PIAA 2A state final in State College on Saturday, June 14.
PHOTOS: Lacrosse ends season as state runner-up
Matteo Ventresca '25, Editor-in-Chief • Jun 14, 2025
Edward R. Murrow in his office, 1957. Source: The University of Maryland Library (U.S.) U.S. Public Domain
George Clooney’s “Good Night, and Good Luck” more than just a riveting performance
Eli Graves '26, Reporter • Jun 10, 2025
Photo Illustration
About the Box
Staff • Jun 5, 2025
Haven Happenings
Science teacher Mr. John Lincke excitedly calls on a student during a Friday brain teaser day.
Lincke reflects on 23 years of teaching, learning from Haven community
Evelynn Lin '25, Editor-in-Chief • Jun 5, 2025
Mrs. Staci Gawne poses in front of the whiteboard, teaching her students in a Spanish 3 class.
Gawne retires after many years of dedication
Matteo Ventresca '25, Editor-in-Chief • Jun 5, 2025
A phone caddy hangs on the wall in room 202. Since the start of the spring semester, students put their phones in the pockets during class time.
Students react to new phone policy as administration plans implementation
Clark Kerkstra '27, Haven Happenings Editor • Jun 5, 2025
Herr Paul presents on the German exchange during a meeting.
Haven prepares for German exchange trip
Roland Rennick-Zuefle '27, Contributor • Jun 5, 2025
Derry Swan leaps during a performance of "Sounddance" for the Merce Cunningham Dance Company. "Sounddance" premiered in 1975 after Cunningham spent nine weeks at the Paris Opera. PHOTO PROVIDED BY DERRY SWAN Inset: Derry Swan, 1988 Haven Yearbook
THE WALL: Professional dancer describes dancing journey, career path
Mark Ball '26, Reporter • Jun 5, 2025
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Sports
Display of the PIAA Newsletter, which outlined recent changes to gender participation policies that have sparked statewide conversations.
PIAA revises policies, responding to executive orders
Lavanya Dixit '27 and Anabella Larín '27 • Jun 5, 2025
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: Haven Yearbook
Senior athletes commit to playing their sport at the next level
Fiona Seale '28, Reporter • Jun 5, 2025
Panthers varsity girls lacrosse celebrates the win on June 3..
PHOTOS: Girls lacrosse dominates in round one of state tournament
Evelynn Lin ’25 and Matteo Ventresca '25 • Jun 4, 2025
At the Championship Game against Lower Dauphin, Fanning intercepts the ball, helping the Panthers stay in the game.
Athlete of the Issue: Freshman Maddie Fanning brings talent, passion to field
Lavanya Dixit ’27, Sports Editor • Jun 2, 2025
The Haven lacrosse team pose together for the camera, smiling and holding up "W" and "#1" hand signs, after winning district championships on Wednesday, May 28. The team played with a strong, adaptive offense and defense and will continue their run into states, hoping to continue winning.
PHOTOS: Girls lacrosse wins district championship
Evelynn Lin '25, Editor-in-Chief • May 29, 2025
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Arts & Entertainment
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: Mr. Pitts plays with his former band, playing the guitar and singing.
TEACHER CREATIONS: Social Studies teacher Mr. Jonathan Pitts details musical background
Morgan Matthews ’28, Reporter • Jun 5, 2025
Silvertones sing during the Spring Choral concert on Wednesday, May 21 in the Strath Haven Auidtorium.
Silvertones prepare for 2026 Austria trip
Claire Salera ’27, Detours & Opinions Editor • Jun 5, 2025
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: Senior Jonas Szepessy and his illustration titled "Arrival at the Green Chapel."
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Jonas Szepessy’s illustrations bring stories to life
Josie Wieland ’26, Arts Editor • Jun 5, 2025
Members of the band and orchestra play their instruments during the spring concert on May 14.
Band and orchestra spring concert was grand finale
Anabella Larin ’27, Reporter • Jun 5, 2025
Junior Eli Surkis blows into his baritone as he marches diligently with the rest of his section, junior Josie Wieland smiles as she carries the Jack Hontz 12 flag, leading the band through the Veteran's Day parade, and junior Casper Stockman holds his tenor saxophone as he looks off in the distance under the friday night lights.
Band Beat: Meet the 2025 Drum Majors
Eli Graves ‘26, Reporter  • Jun 5, 2025
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Opinions
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: Luci DiBonaventura
SENIOR COLUMN: Seniorland survivor guide
Luci DiBonaventura '25, Detours & Opinions Editor • Jun 5, 2025
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION | Ella Liberi
LETTER: Farewell from the president
Ella Liberi, Student Council President 2024-2025 • Jun 5, 2025
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: Matteo Ventresca
SENIOR COLUMN: Breaking news—I talk to people now
Matteo Ventresca '25, Editor-in-Chief • Jun 5, 2025
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: Evelynn Lin
SENIOR COLUMN: It’s all about perspective
Evelynn Lin ’25, Editor-in-Chief • Jun 5, 2025
The class flags mark the legacy of every class that has come before, going all the way to the charter class.
EDITORIAL: A stronger alumni network starts with us
Editorial Board • Jun 5, 2025
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Health and Sciences
Classic tanning setup for catching some rays.
Science behind tanning craze
Joya Nath ’28, Reporter • Jun 5, 2025
Senior Riley Smith works in Mr. Styer's lab, utilizing a variety of equipment.
Seniors pursue interest in science for college
Darcey Strachan ’28, Reporter • Jun 5, 2025
Caught between pages and pixels in the classroom, many students find themselves on their phone, procrastinating on school work.
Why students wait: psychology behind procrastination
Lavanya Dixit ’27, Sports Editor • Jun 5, 2025
IT'S AMAZING!: Our school cafeteria prepares nutritious meals every day for three different lunch periods.
MYTHBUSTERS: The truth behind the “least important meal of the day”
Dyllan Leaf ’28, Reporter • Jun 5, 2025
Four graphics considering what students do in their downtime, two involving phones, surround a screen time report.
OPINION: Teens can manage social media use better
Kaitlyn Ho ’26, Managing Editor of Print • Jun 5, 2025
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Detours
June Panther Playlist: Summer Edition
June Panther Playlist: Summer Edition
Claire Salera '27, Detours & Opinions Editor • Jun 5, 2025
Senior Bryce Robinson poses with his blue, bullet-like, vintage 1993 Nissan 300 ZX on May 8.
CAR TALK: Senior shares revamping story about Nissan 300 ZX 
Evelynn Lin ’25, Editor-in-Chief  • Jun 5, 2025
Feta being sliced with a side of crackers and raspberries.
CHEESE CORNER: Starting summer is better with feta
Roland Rennick-Zuefle '27, Contributor • Jun 5, 2025
Asad's Hot Chicken #4 entrée. Tender, slider, and fries, extra hot. Razzle Dazzle fruit smoothie and peanut butter milkshake on the side. April 25, 2025 at Conshohocken Asad's.
Food Review: Asad’s serves spicy chicken bursting with flavor
Savvas Zeibekis '26, Reporter • Jun 5, 2025
The concerts coming to Philly this summer, sorted by genre.
Sounds of summer—upcoming Philly concerts
Morgan Matthews '28, Reporter • Jun 5, 2025
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SPEAK NO EVIL (Universal Pictures) More suspenseful than outright scary, though some bits will leave you reeling.

MOVIE REVIEW: “Speak No Evil” delivers creepy, suspenseful viewing experience

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Superintendent Dr. James Scanlon introduces himself to the community at the regular school board meeting in the Strath Haven Middle School Auditorium on Tuesday, August 27.

Interim Superintendent Dr. James Scanlon adjusts to WSSD

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Zesty, Festy Hat • Senior Ella DiBonaventura wears the freshly baked tortilla hat with guacamole.

RECIPE RECOMMENDATION: Tortilla Chip Hat

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Health and Physical Education teacher and football head coach Mr. Kevin Clancy addresses the football team after their 14-35 loss against Springfield on October 25. Clancy will step down from teaching but will continue to coach the football team.

Clancy retires from classroom, not gridiron

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LEFT: Craig Collins, 1981 Swarthmore High School yearbook; RIGHT: Craig Collins, provided by Mr. Craig Collins

THE WALL: CEO discusses NCAA basketball accomplishments, business career

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Incoming freshmen Meghan Kelly and Goita Lina Andriopoulos walk the final steps across the bridge, completing their journey to the high school.

PHOTOS: Bridge Crossing welcomes class of 2029 to high school

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ILLUSTRATION: New faculty and staff

Meet Haven's new staff

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WSSD Teachers and community members listen to the school board meeting on the evening of Tuesday, August 27 in the Strath Haven Middle School Auditorium. Many WSSD teachers and staff in attendance at the meeting wore union-branded white t-shirts in support of the WSEA (Wallingford-Swarthmore Educators Association) teachers union.

School Board faces backlash amid superintendent's departure, teacher contract disputes

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