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A student stitches on one of the classroom sewing machines during Clothing Design and Construction on June 9.
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Clothing Design and Construction teaches students sewing, fosters creativity
Clark Kerkstra ‘27, Dylan Kelly '27, and Sandy Huang '26 • Jun 11, 2026
Students play volleyball at one of the outdoor stations on Field Day, Thursday, June 4.
PHOTOS: Field day introduces more activities, relaxing time for students
Evie Fernandez '27 and Siya Goindi '29 • Jun 11, 2026
The audience at Commemoration sits in the Swarthmore College Amphitheater, enjoying a beautiful early summer evening on June 4.
PHOTOS: Annual commemoration ceremony features senior performers, speakers
Evie Fernandez '27 and Izzy Boland ’29 • Jun 9, 2026
Members of the Young Activists Club and the Black Student Union pose for a group photo at the Juneteenth event on Wednesday, June 3.
Juneteenth event returns to Haven
Cayla Gaffney ‘29, Reporter • Jun 8, 2026
Victoria Perrone speaks at the senior assembly on Friday, May 29 as Deb Landau and Meredith Seidman watch.
League of Women Voters, alumni speak about voting at senior assembly
Evie Fernandez ’27, Managing Editor of Print • Jun 5, 2026
Haven Happenings
Students receive their certificates for the seals of biliteracy at the World Language Awards on Thursday, May 28.
Students honored at World Language Awards
Clark Kerkstra '27, Managing Editor of Web • Jun 4, 2026
Mrs. Sheryl Ursillo. Provided by Lifeshot.
Ursillo retires after 34 years
Damini Mydur ’29, Reporter • Jun 2, 2026
Snow covers the Providence Road sidewalk on the way to the school, making it difficult for students who walk to get to school. Multiple snowstorms over winter this year resulted in three snow days and necessitated the extension of the school year.
WSSD to adopt remote learning during snow days
Clark Kerkstra ’27, Managing Editor of Web • Jun 2, 2026
Science teacher Ms. Elisabeth Bomstein shows off one of her favorite tattoos among a growing collection of 16: a detailed fig plant and fig wasps. Bomstein has been inspired by nature and important experiences throughout her tattoo journey, with other notable pieces including floral back piece and a commemoration of past dog.
Staff, seniors tell their tattoo tales
Fiona Seale ’28, Opinions Editor • Jun 2, 2026
The Junior Book Award recipients pose with the books they won at the ceremony on May 26 in the library.
PHOTOS: Junior Book Awards recognize subtle chapters of students’ work
Cayla Gaffney ‘29 and Izzy Boland '29 • Jun 1, 2026
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Sports
Haven students selected for elite skimboarding team
Haven students selected for elite skimboarding team
Elizabeth Gebhardt '29, Reporter • Jun 2, 2026
Seniors speak on athletic commitments
Seniors speak on athletic commitments
Eddie Gebhardt '26, Contributor • Jun 2, 2026
The Panther Pod Season 3, Episode 25: Season 3 Wrapup
The Panther Pod Season 3, Episode 25: Season 3 Wrapup
Manny Pickup '26, Podcast Host • May 25, 2026
The freshman baseball team takes a knee after their win against Lower Merion on April 24 on Henderson field. The team enjoyed an undefeated season until their game on May 19 where they lost to Penncrest
Freshman baseball loses undefeated season to Penncrest
Lexi Glass ’29, Reporter • May 22, 2026
A student athlete does homework after practice. Discipline is a key skill learned in sports.
Looking beyond the field: what we learn from sports
Lexi Glass ’29, Reporter  • May 21, 2026
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Arts & Entertainment
Haven students pose for a picture at last years Cappies gala.
Upcoming Cappies gala provides opportunities for student recognition
Josselyn Dixon '29, Reporter • May 31, 2026
One of Shannon Yue's digital pieces, her main art form. Provided by Shannon Yue.
Artist Spotlight: Shannon Yue inspires with digital art
Mat Mataac ’28, Reporter • Apr 27, 2026
Left, the finished product. Right, a chart of crochet symbols published by allfreecrochet.com.
HOW TO HAVEN: How to make a crocheted cat
Mat Mataac '28, Reporter • Apr 27, 2026
George Slick Fellows junior Sophia Shao and sophomore Richard Kim lead the symphony orchestra as concertmaster and associate concertmaster respectively at the March 23 instrumental concert.
Fellowship gives students chance to showcase art
Kaitlyn Ho ’26 and Amber Fan '29 • Apr 27, 2026
A birds-eye-view shot by Mr. Rene Duffault showcasing a wedding celebration. Provided by Mr. Rene Duffault.
TEACHER CREATIONS: Mr. Rene Duffault finds freedom through photography  
Josie Wieland ’26, Arts Editor • Apr 27, 2026
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Opinions
Decals around the school community establish Haven's school identity. It can be scary for students to define their personal identities when they didn’t use classes and extracurriculars to build that identity in a meaningful way.
EDITORIAL: Don’t build your identity around high school
Editorial Board • Jun 2, 2026
Giana Gliko '26, Reporter (Illustration, Staff)
SENIOR COLUMN: Lessons, stories, and an unexpected adventure
Giana Gliko ’26, Reporter • Jun 2, 2026
Eli Graves '26, Reporter (Illustration, Staff)
SENIOR COLUMN: How journalism saved my writing
Eli Graves '26, Reporter • Jun 2, 2026
Matthew Ramirez '26, Editor-in-Chief (Illustration, Staff)
SENIOR COLUMN: I tried the school pizza for the first time
Matthew Ramirez '26, Editor-in-Chief • Jun 2, 2026
Kaitlyn Ho '26, Editor-in-Chief (Illustration, Staff)
SENIOR COLUMN: Reporting gave me hope in the world
Kaitlyn Ho ’26, Editor-in-Chief • Jun 2, 2026
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Health and Sciences
A student reaches for her alarm. A Panther Press survey of 267 students showed that only 1.1% of students were getting more than 9 hours of sleep.
Students battle sleep deprivation in classroom, weigh start times
Kaitlyn Ho ’26 and Clark Kerkstra ’27 • Jun 1, 2026
Maya Hartung (12) makes a speech in her officer role at the National Honor Society induction on Oct. 22.
STUDENTS IN SCIENCE: Senior embraces science courses
Lavanya Dixit '27, Health and Sciences Editor • May 31, 2026
The Class of 2026 will graduate on Friday, June 5. Change, like graduation, can make people feel uncertain or sad, but can also offer exciting, new experiences.
Change creates both positive, negative reactions
Izzy Boland ’29, Reporter • May 21, 2026
Haven’s middle school and high school Science Olympiad teams pose for a group photo together at States on April 25. The team competed alongside 35 other schools and finished in 13th place. Provided by Joy Yang.
Science Olympiad showcases skills at state competition
Lavanya Dixit ’27, Health and Sciences Editor • Apr 28, 2026
Mental health can play a huge role in sports, affecting injuries, results, and even anxiety off of the playing field.
Mental health matters in sports
Cayla Gaffney ’29, Reporter • Apr 27, 2026
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Detours
Butterkäse is served alongside strawberries, crostini, and pecans.
Cheese Corner: I can’t believe it is Butterkäse!
Roland Rennick-Zuefle '27, Reporter • Jun 2, 2026
A line of cars parked in the senior lot in May. Though the parking spaces are close to the school, the walk to class is a big park of the morning commute for students. “It’s definitely a nice three to five minute walk to the school,” said senior Katie Snyder.
CAR TALK: Seniors share likability, inconveniences, familiar chaos of senior lot
Mia Fagone ’26, Reporter • Jun 2, 2026
June 2026 Playlist
June 2026 Playlist
Morgan Matthews '26 • Jun 2, 2026
Crossword Illustration
June 2026 Crossword
Morgan Matthews '28, Detours Editor • Jun 2, 2026
Movie adaptations of books pose a popular question: should you read the book or watch the movie first?
Movies or books — which offers better storytelling?
Izzy Boland ’29, Reporter • May 21, 2026
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The Junior Book Award recipients pose with the books they won at the ceremony on May 26 in the library.

PHOTOS: Junior Book Awards recognize subtle chapters of students’ work

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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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Staff

REVIEW: 'Beloved' is haunted by history

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Class of 2026 signs out

Class of 2026 signs out

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PHOTOS: Bridge Crossing celebrates class of 2030

PHOTOS: Bridge Crossing celebrates class of 2030

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Maddison Douglas (12) gathers soil for her plant at Wellness Wednesday on May 20.

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Final Wellness Wednesday concludes year of mental health breaks for students

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The Panther Press Class of 2026

Seniors sign off

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Graduates file into the gymnasium at the Mirenda Center at Neumann University for the commencement ceremony on Friday, June 5.

PHOTOS: 2026 Commencement features senior, faculty speeches

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