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Senior Olivia Voshell pushes though Academy Park's defense as she attempts to score a basket during the senior day match up on Saturday, February 8 in the Strath Haven High School Gymnasium. Voshell lead the game as the top scorer with a total of 19 points.
PHOTOS: Girls varsity basketball loses in tough match against Academy Park on senior day
Zoe Likely '25, Reporter • Feb 13, 2025
Freshman Adeline Chichester-Constable signals a heart hand as she poses next to a heart she drew on the white board next to her. Image provided by @strath.haven.choirs on Instagram
Silvertones prepare for Singing Valentines
Morgan Matthews '28, Reporter • Feb 12, 2025
ILLUSTRATION (Background photo via rawpixel, Creative Commons License 1.0 Universal)
Top ten streaming shows to escape the winter blahs
Morgan Matthews '28, Reporter • Feb 11, 2025
The Panther Pod Season 2, Episode 9: Olivia Voshell, Maryella Gill
The Panther Pod Season 2, Episode 9: Olivia Voshell, Maryella Gill
Matteo Ventresca '25 and Manny Pickup '26 • Feb 6, 2025
Students filled room 204 at the end of fourth block on January 30, trying to get a taste of the Swiss and German cuisine selections. (Screenshot)
VIDEO: French and German Clubs celebrate Swiss Day
Matteo Ventresca '25, Editor-in-Chief • Feb 4, 2025
Haven Happenings
A Chromebook displays the PowerSchool sign-in page. WSSD students and staff utilize PowerSchool products including Schoology.
WSSD reacts to PowerSchool data breach
Clark Kerkstra ‘27, Haven Happenings Editor • Jan 24, 2025
ILLUSTRATION | Graphic provided to teachers to promote the underground spirit week. Provided by Ms. Suzanne Stadnicki
Haven faculty gauge student response with underground spirit week
Evelynn Lin ’25, Editor-in-Chief • Jan 12, 2025
On December 20, Ms. Nancy Tang's Chinese 4 Honors class carols Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer in Chinese to Mrs. Ciamaichelo's chemistry class. They also performed for Mr. Robert Zakrzewski and Mr. Daniel Peterson's classes.
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Honors Chinese carols holiday translations
Evelynn Lin '25 and Matteo Ventresca '25 • Dec 23, 2024
Mr. Andy Benzing introduces himself and recognizes the competitors at the Hi-Q meet on December 3.
Mr. Andrew Benzing explores role as new principal 
Kaitlyn Ho '26 and Mia Fagone '26 • Dec 18, 2024
Posters for Bioethics on the wall in Mr. Tim Styers's classroom
FEATURED CLASS: Bioethics shows ethical background behind science 
Madalyn Posternack ’26, Reporter • Dec 17, 2024
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Sports
Seniors Timothy Turner, Brandon Juliano, Matteo Ventresca, Declan Zeserson, Lucy Hewitt, Owen Imbrogno, Josie Tolson, Julia Feldman, and Lara Bruno (left to right) smile for the camera with a rose in their hand in honor of senior night during the home bocce match against Academy Park on January 13.
PHOTOS: Unified bocce falls short in matches against Academy Park 
Evelynn Lin ’25, Editor-in-Chief  • Jan 14, 2025
Strath Haven coaches and senior captains Jacob Wenke and Justin Wilson pose for the Hope for Hallie game. To honor Hallie Jackson, coaches of both teams wore purple Hope for Hallie shirts.
PHOTOS: Boys varsity basketball defeats Ridley at Hope for Hallie game
Joya Nath '28 and Matteo Ventresca '25 • Jan 12, 2025
Senior power forward Olivia Voshell protects the ball while running to the basket on January 9 in the Strath Haven High School gym.
PHOTOS: Girls varsity basketball falls short to Lower Merion in overtime
Matteo Ventresca '25, Editor-in-Chief • Jan 10, 2025
The Panther Pod Season 2, Episode 8: Mr. Kevin Haney
The Panther Pod Season 2, Episode 8: Mr. Kevin Haney
Matteo Ventresca '25 and Manny Pickup '26 • Dec 25, 2024
Sophomore Lane Harrington gets her hand raised after winning a match at the girls wrestling meet on December 18. Harrington pinned her opponent, a girl from Lower Merion in around 30 seconds. “I’m really happy with how many girls showed out, not just from our team, but from the youth and middle school teams to come see and support. It means a lot,” Harrington said.
PHOTOS: Girls wrestling triumphs over Lower Merion, loses to Pottstown
Evie Fernandez ’27, Haven Happenings Editor • Dec 20, 2024
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Arts & Entertainment
The string orchestra perform their pieces "Scarf Dance" by Chaminade from Callirhoe arr. Longfield and "Lakay" by Ducasse to an audience filled with family and friends on December 20. Their music was derived from the French-speaking world and like the choral pieces, followed a nostalgic home theme.
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Haven chorus, orchestra showcase winter concert to community
Evelynn Lin ’25, Editor-in-Chief • Dec 23, 2024
Sophomore Claire Salera, junior Orli Schoff, freshman Angel Gonzalez, sophomore Leah Reece, junior Norah Magargee, and sophomore Madeline Garson dance to "Sleigh Ride" during the winter Dance Haven showcase in the auditorium. The showcase took place on December 13 in the auditorium. "I think it went really well. I think we had a lot of choreographers, and a lot of people trying styles out of their comfort zones, which is really cool," Salera said. "I think it was a really successful show and a lot of people came out to support us, which was good."
Dance Haven winter showcase offers fun, festive performances
Joya Nath '28, Reporter • Dec 18, 2024
BELIEVE • Junior Kaitlyn Ho and senior Sage Baker play their cellos during “The Polar Express” themed pop-up concert on the second floor during fifth block on Monday, December 10.
PHOTOS, VIDEO: All aboard “The Polar Express”: Orchestra performs in themed hallway
Matthew Ramirez ’26, Managing Editor of Web • Dec 18, 2024
LEADING & RECRUITING • The Haven Marching Band drum majors salute to the crowd at the home opener against Radnor on September 13 before the start of the halftime show.
BAND BEAT: Students, staff explore expansion of marching band
Kate Santee ‘28, Reporter • Dec 17, 2024
MAKING BEATS • Saylor dabbles around with music software while practicing in his at-home studio.
FEATURED ARTIST: Quinten Saylor shares genuine passion for music
Kate Santee '28, Reporter • Dec 17, 2024
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Opinions
'Study' is spelled out across textbooks with colored pencils and pens.
PERSPECTIVE: Studying for finals vs. a regular test is different. Here’s how to do it right.
Kaitlyn Ho '26, Managing Editor of Print • Jan 12, 2025
A poster outside the college and career counselor‘s office announces the season while riffing off Taylor Swift's Eras tour.
OPINION: College is more than its name
Zoe Likely ‘25, Reporter • Dec 17, 2024
ILLUSTRATION
OPINION: Haven must more thoughtfully balance STEM, humanities
Kaitlyn Ho '26 and Clark Kerkstra '27 • Dec 17, 2024
Footprints from a walk with a friend in the snow
EDITORIAL: Students should take holidays as an opportunity to connect with loved ones
Editorial Board • Dec 17, 2024
"Wicked" opened on November 22 in movie theaters across the globe and grossed $164,180,000 in its opening weekend.
MOVIE REVIEW: “Wicked” showcases that pink really does go good* with green
Evie Fernandez ’27, Haven Happenings Editor • Dec 4, 2024
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Health and Sciences
CAFETERIA CHOICES • Every day, students eat in the cafeteria during their lunch time. A daily salad bar provides some healthy options.
Fueling body and mind: the power of nutrition for daily life
Rebecca Knob '28, Contributor • Dec 17, 2024
STUDY SCENE • Environmental Science textbook sits open with glasses and a pen.
Students reflect on study habits, how to improve
Dyllan Leaf ’28, Reporter • Dec 17, 2024
BLOCKING OUT THE WORLD • Sophomore Veronica King gets a sense of satisfaction from immersing herself in Block Blast during school.
Block Blast game captivates student body, affects brain chemistry
Lavanya Dixit ’27 and Claire Salera ’27 • Dec 17, 2024
The northern lights shine above Rose Tree Park in Media, PA on October 10, 2024.
Northern lights leave impact on school community
Mia Fagone '26, Health & Sciences Editor • Dec 6, 2024
A picture of a patch of mold near the vent in room 307, posted by Christina Si on September 15 and used with permission.
Mold in science classroom sparks student concern 
Kaitlyn Ho ’26, Managing Editor of Print • Nov 8, 2024
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Detours
Leah Cevoli, Chris Pierdomenico, Brian O’Halloran, Jenn Keurzi, Steve Harding, Jeff Pfeiffer, Paul Marturano (left to right) smile for a picture following the movie premiere screening and Q&A at the Media Theatre on Sunday, January 19.
REVIEW: “Delco the Movie” exhibits important message of identity and friendship 
Evelynn Lin ’25, Editor-in-Chief • Jan 29, 2025
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
Evie Fernandez ’27, Haven Happenings Editor • Jan 10, 2025
ILLUSTRATION
TRENDS: Best of 2024 (Evie’s Version)
Evie Fernandez ’27, Haven Happenings Editor • Dec 17, 2024
ILLUSTRATION
Top five pop culture moments of 2024
Joya Nath '28 and Fiona Seale '28 • Dec 17, 2024
ILLUSTRATION: “The Lake of Dead Languages” - Ballantine; “Salt to the Sea” - Philomel Books; “Lovely War” - Viking Books for Young Readers; “Infernal Devices” - Margaret K. McElderry Books
READING REVIEW: Students give November and December book recommendations
Evie Fernandez '27, Haven Happenings Editor • Dec 17, 2024
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VIDEO, PHOTOS: Students participate in Special Olympics Polar Plunge fundraiser 

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