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Student newspaper of Strath Haven High School

The Panther Press

Student newspaper of Strath Haven High School

The Panther Press

The recipients of the Instrumental Music award pose for a picture in the George H. Slick Auditorium on Thursday, April 24.

Students receive varsity arts awards

The 40th annual varsity arts awards presentation showcased student talent and enthusiasm.
Giana Gliko ’26, Contributor
May 2, 2025
PHOTO ILLISTRATION | LEFT: "Bee Portrait," a multimedia portrait created by senior MJ Rosenberg. RIGHT: "Microcasm," a surrealist painting created by senior MJ Rosenberg.

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Senior’s artistic skills fuel intriguing pieces

With emphasis on surrealism and multimedia, MJ Rosenberg showcases the depth of their creativity.
Josie Wieland ’26, Haven Arts Editor
Apr 30, 2025
Seniors Amber Motsch and Kate Fox display some of the pieces they have made in AP Art.

AP Art and Design students discuss portfolio completion

Students in the year-long class share insight on their progression throughout the course.
Morgan Matthews ’28, Reporter
Apr 30, 2025
Ms. Samantha MacFarlane smiles at the crowd after conducting at the winter symphonic band and orchestra concert on March 19.

Music student teacher bids farewell to Haven

Looking back at experiences with Mr. Nicholas Pignataro’s most recent student teacher.
Giana Gliko ’26, Contributor
Apr 30, 2025
Social Studies teacher Tom Babcock poses with his guitar between classes.

TEACHER CREATIONS: Social Studies teacher shares musical endeavors

Multi-instrumentalist Mr. Tom Babcock is interested in more than just history, with a passion for music at the forefront of his life. 
Morgan Matthews ‘28, Reporter
Apr 30, 2025
Student teacher Ms. Samantha MacFarlane conducts the wind ensemble in their piece "Caribana Afterparty" during the band and orchestra concert on March 19. The song, along with many others, followed a theme of beginnings, middles, and ends-- highlighting the beauty of the mundane, every day things.

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Band and orchestra winter concert spotlights songs of beginnings, middles, endings

The symphonic band, wind ensemble, and string and symphony orchestras presented a semester’s worth of music to the community.  
Evelynn Lin ’25, Editor-in-Chief
Mar 21, 2025
Sophomore Matthew Traverso solos on the saxophone at the Penncrest Jazz Night on February 1.

Students perform at annual Penncrest Jazz Night

Band members discuss jazz music and Strath Haven’s third year attending the Penncrest Jazz Night.
Giana Gliko ’26, Contributor
Feb 28, 2025
LEFT: A vintage patterened Phillies jersey sewn by Mr. Pat Keaveney. RIGHT: Mr. Pat Keaveney wears his iconic Strath Haven suit. (Images provided by Mr. Pat Keaveney)

TEACHER CREATIONS: Mr. Patrick Keaveney sews wardrobe of creative attire

History teacher Mr. Patrick Keaveney showcases school spirit and sports fandom through his sewing work.
Josie Wieland ’26, Arts Editor
Feb 28, 2025
Strath Haven’s display at the DCCC Regional High School Art Show

Delaware County Community College hosts annual art show

Exhibit featured recognition by college faculty.
Luci DiBonaventura ’25, Detours & Opinions Editor 
Feb 28, 2025
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.

Wallingford Swarthmore Music Association works behind the scenes to support Panther music departments

The parent and volunteer-run organization works to enrich student musicians’ lives, make WSSD music more accessible, and enable programs to do important work in the community.
Fiona Seale ’28, Reporter
Feb 28, 2025
Press-on nails that senior Mina Ke designed for herself and her friends in the past. (Images provided by Mina Ke)

FEATURED ARTIST:  Nail art brings Mina Ke source of inspiration

With each intricate design that Ke creates, her press-on nails are transformed.
Josie Wieland ’26, Arts Editor
Feb 28, 2025
This is an AI-generated surrealist painting from Canva's "Dream Lab" feature. PROMPT: "Create a surrealist painting."

AI is growing: How will it affect artists in the future?

As AI continues to learn and get better at generating images, there could be both positive and negative impacts on the work and lives of artists.
Eli Graves ’26, Contributor
Feb 27, 2025
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