The Panther Press

Oh, the places…

Renovation changes may be ahead, but the class of 2026 will remember Haven the way it is now. We feature eight seniors for their notable connection to places at our school. Whether it’s debate, swim and dive, or ceramics, these students share the meaning of their ‘havens’ here — and the impact they hope to make after graduation.

Cayla Gaffney ’29, Joya Nath ’28, Amber Fan ’29, Damini Mydur ’29, Rowan Brown ’29, Siya Goindi ’29, Fiona Seale ’28, and Lexi Glass ’29
Jun 2, 2026

Protecting student voices: Google AI overviews alter relationships with research, digital awareness

As Google incorporates Gemini-powered summaries in their search engine, students may experience increased efficiency at the cost of creativity.

Lavanya Dixit ’27, Health and Sciences Editor
Apr 27, 2026

Voice of the student body

Student Council is slated to become the ‘primary voice of the student body.’ Here’s how Student Council works, from the elections to the school board reports to the dances.

Clark Kerkstra ’27, Matthew Ramirez ’26, and Fiona Seale ’28
Apr 26, 2026

Trendy or toxic? The cost of fast fashion

With the prevalence of fast fashion in today’s world, there are resources to understand the threats it poses and consciously choose more sustainable options.

Josie Wieland ’26 and Morgan Matthews ’28
Feb 26, 2026

Haven girls breaking gender barriers

Every day, these diligent students are making strides towards equality.

Evie Fernandez ’27 and Kaitlyn Ho ’26
Dec 22, 2025

Hacky sack is back

The retro-style pastime makes a comeback and maintains popularity at Haven, encouraging community building and inclusion.

Fiona Seale ’28 and Izzy Boland ’29
Dec 21, 2025

AI at Haven: The line between help and honesty

As the use of ChatGPT, Gemini, and other generative AI tools expands for students and teachers, a district team begins work on guidelines and training — while still trying to understand AI’s broader impact.

Matthew Ramirez ’26, Evie Fernandez ’27, and Savvas Zeibekis ’26
Nov 7, 2025

Public media memories left defunded

PBS must limit access to its content, leaving teachers and families struggling to fill the gap.

Evie Fernandez ’27, Lavanya Dixit ’27, and Fiona Seale ’28
Sep 26, 2025

Farewell trailers

Now that the 10-year capital plan is approved, construction on the high school is currently slated to begin in September 2026.

Kaitlyn Ho ’26 and Clark Kerkstra ’27
Sep 26, 2025

About the Box

For our June feature, we spoke to seniors about their activities and memories from their Haven experience. Click on the links below to read their stories.

Staff
Jun 5, 2025

Welcome to Walliworld

Introducing Walliworld–just a few of the many places that make up Haven’s community. From libraries to family-owned businesses, the wonderful world of the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District is home to many unique local establishments. From a pizza parlor to a library, here's what makes these WSSD locations special to students.

Luci DiBonaventura ’25, Mia Fagone ’26, Evie Fernandez ’27, Clark Kerkstra ’27, Kaitlyn Ho ’26, and Matthew Ramirez ’26
Apr 30, 2025

Student Council candidates share ideas, goals

Those elected will form Strath Haven’s student government for the 2025-2026 school year.

Clark Kerkstra ’27, Morgan Matthews ’28, Dyllan Leaf ’28, and Matthew Ramirez ’26
Apr 28, 2025