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The Panther Press

Student newspaper of Strath Haven High School

The Panther Press

Student newspaper of Strath Haven High School

The Panther Press

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, ends

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
Senior Maryella Gill looks for open space at Easton Area Middle School on Saturday, March 15.

PHOTOS: Girls basketball ends season against Crestwood

The Panthers managed to keep it a close game but were unable to finish the job.
Matteo Ventresca ’25, Editor-in-Chief
Mar 15, 2025
Seniors Sebastian Reed and Tanush Talekar hold sophomore Clark Kerkstra with the trophy after the match.

PHOTOS: Hi-Q wins Delco championship in double overtime

The team will move on to the national competition on Zoom.
Matteo Ventresca ’25, Editor-in-Chief
Mar 13, 2025
Students rely on their phones for numerous purposes, and outright banning them is not the answer—even in the face of opposition.

EDITORIAL: A total phone ban is not a viable solution

You don't know what phones are really like at the high school if you're not a student.
Editorial Board
Mar 11, 2025
ILLUSTRATION | A locker bulges with items used by a busy Strath Haven student.

All the demands on one common time

Fifth block has been a crucial part of Haven’s schedule. But with rising conflicts and possible changes, what will happen to it?
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
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
Members of the Strath Haven Sparkle Cheerleading Team perform at the Haven Cheer Challenge on December 7. (K. Plows)

Sparkle Cheer Team offers inclusive opportunities for cheerleading

Sparkle Cheer Team leaps high and stands proud as an outlet for differently abled and neurodiverse students.
Joya Nath ’28, Reporter
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
A phone caddy hangs on the wall in room 202. Since the start of the spring semester, students put their phones in the pockets during class time.

As administration bolsters “Screens Off, Minds On” initiative, Haven contemplates fate of cell phones

As the school board considers the electronic device policy, some in the community wish for even more—a total ban.
The counseling office experiences a rare quiet moment on Wednesday, February 26, as administrative assistant Mrs. Debbie Seifrit works on paperwork after school. (K. Plows)

Students navigate counselors taking on entire grades

New counseling system switches things up for staff and students, with each counselor taking responsibility for a grade.
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