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Fans hold up "GO ALICE!" signs to support freshman goalkeeper Alice Reiger after the team's successful game at King Field on October 24
Varsity girls soccer passes first playoff round
Matteo Ventresca '25, Editor-in-Chief • Oct 25, 2024
The varsity volleyball team celebrate their playoff win against Chichester with smiles and fist bumps on October 22.
Volleyball wins first playoff game
Evelynn Lin ’25, Editor-in-Chief • Oct 23, 2024
The boys varsity soccer team poses for a photo after their final game of the season at King Field on Friday, October 18.
Boys soccer ends season with win over Coatesville
Matteo Ventresca '25, Editor-in-Chief • Oct 19, 2024
Varsity volleyball huddles between sets during their home match against Merion Mercy on October 18.
Volleyball wins last game of regular season
Matteo Ventresca '25, Editor-in-Chief • Oct 19, 2024
The Panther Pod Season 2, Episode 3: Caden Shuster, Philip Collins
The Panther Pod Season 2, Episode 3: Caden Shuster, Philip Collins
Matteo Ventresca '25 and Manny Pickup '26 • Oct 18, 2024
Haven Happenings
Illustration
Off or On?
Matthew Ramirez '26, Evelynn Lin '25, and Mia Fagone '26 • Sep 30, 2024
Senior Sam Sentivan poses with his car, a 1993 Volvo 240 Wagon.
CAR TALK: Senior shares his bond with Volvo 240
Evelynn Lin ’25, Editor-in-Chief • Sep 30, 2024
Provided by Dr. Elcock-Messam
THE WALL: Dr. June Elcock-Messam describes immigration, medical career
Mark Ball '26, Reporter • Sep 30, 2024
Juniors Josie Wieland and Lexi Benzing recruit new members for the reinstated Interact Club at the Activities Fair on September 6.
Students reinstate Rotary Interact Club
Anabella Larín '27, Reporter • Sep 30, 2024
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
Clark Kerkstra '27 and Claire Salera '27 • Sep 30, 2024
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Sports
Fans hold up "GO ALICE!" signs to support freshman goalkeeper Alice Reiger after the team's successful game at King Field on October 24
Varsity girls soccer passes first playoff round
Matteo Ventresca '25, Editor-in-Chief • Oct 25, 2024
The varsity volleyball team celebrate their playoff win against Chichester with smiles and fist bumps on October 22.
Volleyball wins first playoff game
Evelynn Lin ’25, Editor-in-Chief • Oct 23, 2024
The boys varsity soccer team poses for a photo after their final game of the season at King Field on Friday, October 18.
Boys soccer ends season with win over Coatesville
Matteo Ventresca '25, Editor-in-Chief • Oct 19, 2024
Varsity volleyball huddles between sets during their home match against Merion Mercy on October 18.
Volleyball wins last game of regular season
Matteo Ventresca '25, Editor-in-Chief • Oct 19, 2024
Members of the varsity boys soccer team pose for an excited smile after winning the match in overtime on October 15.
Boys varsity soccer defeats Upper Darby on senior night
Evelynn Lin ’25, Editor-in-Chief • Oct 16, 2024
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Arts & Entertainment
Junior Pearl Tweedy works in a vareity of art forms, including visual art, music, and theatre. Tweedy performed the role of Peter/Servingman in last fall's production of "Romeo and Juliet."
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Pearl Tweedy’s palette of creativity
Josie Wieland '26, Arts Editor • Sep 30, 2024
ILLUSTRATION: Graphics by Mrs. Tabatha Duffy
TEACHER CREATIONS: Mrs. Tabatha Duffy brightens day with graphic design
Josie Wieland '26, Arts Editor • Sep 30, 2024
"1) ""Die Lorelei,"" a portrait Lyla Kelly '27 made as part of her ""Name Project"" featuring Lorelei Karn '27. 2) ""Untitled, Unnamed,"" a digital self portrait created by Lyla Kelly '27."
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Digital art helps Lyla Kelly find creative freedom
Josie Wieland '26, Reporter • Jun 6, 2024
The Strath Haven Silvertones sing 'The Star-Spangled Banner' in choral ensemble position on the field of Citizen Bank Park on Sunday, May 5.
PHOTOS: Silvertones deliver National Anthem at Phillies Game
Matthew Ramirez '26, Managing Editor of Web • Jun 6, 2024
Music Director John Shankweiler addresses the audience at the Wallingford Community Arts Center during the Silvertones Twelfth Night Revelry concert fundraiser on Saturday January 7, for their spring trip to Sicily, Italy.
Mr. John Shankweiler retires after 40 years of musical excellence
Josie Wieland '26, Reporter • Jun 6, 2024
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Opinions
Senior Jake Gill adjusts the “cheer bot” during fifth block on September 11. as the robotics team practices for their Friday night football t-shirt distribution.
OPINION: Fifth block is an asset to the school day
Claire Salera '27, Detours & Opinions Editor • Sep 30, 2024
Globes are on display in Mr. Jeff Kahn’s classroom on Thursday, September 19.
OPINION: Europeans can’t judge Americans on geography knowledge 
Zoe Likely ’25, Contributor • Sep 30, 2024
A student holds a "WE SUPPORT WSSD TEACHERS" pin outside of the Strath Haven Middle School prior to the regular school board meeting on Tuesday, August 27. WSEA members distributed pins to community members to show support for WSSD teachers.
EDITORIAL: Teachers are fighting for all of us
Editorial Board • Sep 27, 2024
Panther Press '24
Parting Words from ’24
Sasha Binder '24, CJ Chen '24, Jake Kitchin '24, Jillian Thomas '24, and Gabe Ball '24 • Jun 6, 2024
The annual poster in front of the attendance office entrance celebrates the current senior class of 2024.
EDITORIAL: From blank boxes to graduation gowns 
Editorial Board • Jun 6, 2024
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Health and Sciences
Illustration
Off or On?
Matthew Ramirez '26, Evelynn Lin '25, and Mia Fagone '26 • Sep 30, 2024
Mpox: facts vs. frights
Mpox: facts vs. frights
Lavanya Dixit ’27, Sports Editor • Sep 30, 2024
The Positronic Panthers test their ‘Cheer Bot’ at George L. King Field during the 5th block on Wednesday, September 11, before the Varsity football season home opener. The robot will launch mini-footballs and t-shirts into the bleachers in hopes of drawing student interest in the robotics team.
Robotics team pushes for new members
Matthew Ramirez ’26, Managing Editor of Web • Sep 30, 2024
ILLUSTRATION: A model of the brain sits in front of a school provided Chromebook, representing how the time students spend on screens reflects onto our brains.
How do phones affect the teenage brain?
Mia Fagone '26, Health & Sciences Editor • Sep 27, 2024
Posters hang outside the middle school in support of mental health awareness. The posters can also be found at the high school.
A new reason for missing school: mental health
Clark Kerkstra '27, Haven Happenings Editor • Jun 6, 2024
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Detours
Senior Sam Sentivan poses with his car, a 1993 Volvo 240 Wagon.
CAR TALK: Senior shares his bond with Volvo 240
Evelynn Lin ’25, Editor-in-Chief • Sep 30, 2024
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice movie poster.
MOVIE REVIEW: “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” entertains, leaves story gaps
Evie Fernandez '27, Haven Happenings Editor • Sep 30, 2024
Who’s a good boy? Senior Christina Si’s dog Olly playfully rolls in the grass.
CRITTER CORNER: Olly the Yorkie
Lavanya Dixit '27, Sports Editor • Sep 30, 2024
Zesty, Festy Hat • Senior Ella DiBonaventura wears the freshly baked tortilla hat with guacamole.
RECIPE RECOMMENDATION: Tortilla Chip Hat
Luci DiBonaventura '25, Detours & Opinions Editor • Sep 30, 2024
"Short n' Sweet" Album Cover
ALBUM REVIEW: “Short n’ Sweet” full of catchy, upbeat tunes
Evie Fernandez '27, Haven Happenings Editor • Sep 30, 2024
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OPINION: Ronaldo is greatest soccer player of all time
Advaya Singh '27, Reporter
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CAR TALK: Senior shares his bond with Volvo 240
Evelynn Lin ’25, Editor-in-Chief
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Soccer has the power to change the world
Matteo Ventresca '25, Editor-in-Chief
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