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The northern lights shine above Rose Tree Park in Media, PA on October 10, 2024.
Northern Lights leave impact on Strath Haven community
Mia Fagone '26, Health & Sciences Editor • Dec 6, 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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VIDEO: High schoolers share gratitude about this year
Matteo Ventresca '25 and Evelynn Lin '25 • Nov 28, 2024
Interim Superintendent Mr. James Scanlon, Board President Mr. Kevin Henry, Board Vice President Mrs. Kelly Wachtman, and Board Member Mrs. Michelle Williams prepare for the November 18 regular school board meeting.
New principal, elective additions approved at November Board meeting
Clark Kerkstra '27, Haven Happenings Editor • Nov 21, 2024
Unified Basketball members pose together for an end-of-season photo. Their only home game against Marple Newtown marked their last for this season.
Unified Basketball fosters inclusivity in faceoff against Marple Newtown
Clark Kerkstra '27 and Evelynn Lin '25 • Nov 18, 2024
Haven Happenings
The northern lights shine above Rose Tree Park in Media, PA on October 10, 2024.
Northern Lights leave impact on Strath Haven community
Mia Fagone '26, Health & Sciences Editor • Dec 6, 2024
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VIDEO: High schoolers share gratitude about this year
Matteo Ventresca '25 and Evelynn Lin '25 • Nov 28, 2024
Interim Superintendent Mr. James Scanlon, Board President Mr. Kevin Henry, Board Vice President Mrs. Kelly Wachtman, and Board Member Mrs. Michelle Williams prepare for the November 18 regular school board meeting.
New principal, elective additions approved at November Board meeting
Clark Kerkstra '27, Haven Happenings Editor • Nov 21, 2024
Twelve student-athletes pose for a group photo during the fall athletic signing ceremony in the library on Nov. 13.
Student-athletes sign commitments for college
Lavanya Dixit '27, Sports Editor • Nov 15, 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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Sports
Unified Basketball members pose together for an end-of-season photo. Their only home game against Marple Newtown marked their last for this season.
Unified Basketball fosters inclusivity in faceoff against Marple Newtown
Clark Kerkstra '27 and Evelynn Lin '25 • Nov 18, 2024
The girls soccer team poses with the PIAA 3A state championship trophy at Eagle View Middle School on November 15. The team defeated Lower Dauphin 1-0 with a goal from sophomore Ava Hurwitz.
Girls soccer wins state championship
Matteo Ventresca '25 and Riley Smith '25 • Nov 15, 2024
Freshman Maddie Fanning dribbles around Rustin defenders at the Semifinal game on November 12. The soccer team won 3-2 over Rustin on Norristown High School field.
Girls soccer advances to state final
Matteo Ventresca '25 and Riley Smith '25 • Nov 13, 2024
Whitemarsh U17 and U16 girls practice 8+ practice rowing.
College rowing commits raise question of whether Haven should reinstate club
Darcey Strachan ’28 and Joya Nath ’28 • Nov 8, 2024
The batting cages completed in the back-fields of the high school will be used by the girls softball team for the 2025 season.
New batting cages increase opportunities for softball
Matteo Ventresca ’25, Editor-in-Chief • Nov 8, 2024
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Arts & Entertainment
The Panther Marching Band marches along State St. in a Halloween-themed parade in Media, Pa on the morning of Saturday, October 26.
Haven performs in Media Halloween parade
Nico Hopkins ‘27, Contributor • Nov 8, 2024
Ms. Sarah Holt proudly poses with an intricate fish motif sweater that she knitted.
TEACHER CREATIONS: Ms. Sarah Holt weaves creativity into life through knitting
Josie Wieland ’26, Arts Editor • Nov 8, 2024
Senior Ella Dibonventura poses with oil and paint in hand. Image provided by Ella DiBonaventura.
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Ella Dibonaventura transforms her canvas with vibrant oil paintings
Josie Wieland ’26, Arts Editor • Nov 8, 2024
Sophomore (then freshman) Leah Reece dances in the winter 2024 Dance Haven showcase, expressing her skills through a group dance.
Leah Reece spends summer studying from Broadway
Calpurnia Fries ‘27, Contributor • Nov 8, 2024
Strath Haven Marching Band gets feedback from judges at the Penncrest Festival of Bands on September 28. The band sat all together while they listened closely to what the judges had to say.
Panther Marching Band members reflect on Penncrest Festival of Bands
Rebecca Knob ‘28, Contributor  • Nov 8, 2024
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Opinions
"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
A photo of Evie's 'favorites' bookshelf.
OPINION: Should high school students read books?
Evie Fernandez ’27, Haven Happenings Editor • Nov 8, 2024
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EDITORIAL: Not everything is about the numbers
Editorial Board • Nov 8, 2024
A vibrant scene of autumn trees showcases the season's natural foliage.
OPINION: Autumn is the most ravishing season of the year
Claire Salera ’27, Detours & Opinions Editor • Nov 4, 2024
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
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Health and Sciences
With the increase in bird flu numbers, experts warn not to drink unpasteurized milk to avoid coming into contact with the growing virus.
Recent reports warn new, deadly virus
Lavanya Dixit ’27, Sports Editor • Nov 8, 2024
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
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Detours
Senior Paige Katsapis poses with her white Chevy Aveo in the Ortho lot.
CAR TALK: Senior shares memories with Chevy Aveo  
Evelynn Lin ’25, Editor-in-Chief • Nov 8, 2024
READING REVIEW: Haven’s picks for fall season
READING REVIEW: Haven’s picks for fall season
Evie Fernandez '27, Haven Happenings Editor • Nov 8, 2024
Examples of traditional Indian clothing, the large red shirt is known as a Kurta and the decorated rings are bangles and are meant to worn as bracelets.
Indian-origin families celebrate Diwali
Advaya Singh ‘27, Reporter • Nov 8, 2024
Snicker Brownies made by Scar Kenyon.
RECIPE RECOMMENDATION: Snicker Brownies
Luci DiBonaventura ’25, Detours & Opinions Editor • Nov 8, 2024
November Crossword
November Crossword
Luci DiBonaventura '25, Detours & Opinions Editor • Nov 8, 2024
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OPINION: Ronaldo is greatest soccer player of all time
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Girls soccer wins state championship
Matteo Ventresca '25 and Riley Smith '25
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Christmas Prism app leads to holiday inspiration
Sarah Bagonis '25, Contributor
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