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Student newspaper of Strath Haven High School

The Panther Press

Student newspaper of Strath Haven High School

The Panther Press

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
While reading to junior Keegan Mansor, junior Ainsley Sullivan reads a detail that makes Mansor and junior Josie Wieland smile.

PHOTOS: Student Council hosts annual Red Cross blood drive

Student Council held raffle baskets and photo shoots to ease the nerves of donating blood.
Mark Ball ’26, Reporter
Mar 3, 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?
Each team member has a Mock Trial binder to keep track of their resources.

Mock Trial competes at Penn Tournament, shares experiences

Mock Trial started their season by challenging fellow high school teams at Penn.
Team members take a team photo mid-tournament on Saturday, February 1.

PHOTOS: Strath Haven Speech and Debate team flourishes in Pennsbury Falcon Invitational

The overnight tournament, run by team coach and history teacher Mr. Jeffrey Kahn, included five TOC bids by Strath Haven.
Savvas Zeibekis ’26, Reporter
Feb 28, 2025
ILLUSTRATION. Portrait provided by Kathleen Sherman. Pho

THE WALL: CFO discusses participation in music programs, switch to financial career

Have you ever stopped to catch a glimpse at the Wall of Honor? We continue a series on noted alumni with a CFO originally bound for a career in music.
Mark Ball ’26, Reporter
Feb 28, 2025
Illustration, 2025-2026 Silver Guide (Staff)

New year, new opportunities

Nine new courses appear in the 2025-2026 Silver Guide, representing a range of new opportunties for students. The Panther Press staff took a closer look at each of the new classes.
On Friday, February 5th, a DCTS representative, Shannon Mathews, gave a presentation to freshman and sophomores, informing them about the tech school programs and encouraging them to apply.

Delaware County Technical School (DCTS) offers alternative pathways, opportunities for students

As course selection approaches, students contemplate whether to attend or not.
The Hi-Q team stand together for a picture after winning the semi-final match against Radnor High School and Penncrest High School on February 25. Members from left to right include seniors Ella Liberi, Ravneet Kaur, Jaden Hunter, Olivia Heisey-Terrell, Sebastian Reed, Colin Jarvis, Simon Kaplinsky, and Tanush Talekar, junior Yuhang Li, sophomore Clark Kerkstra, and advisor Mr. Bill Rothenbach.

PHOTOS: Hi-Q wins semi-final round, moves onto county championship round 

Despite a slow start to the competition for Haven, they dominated in the second half and ended with a commanding win of 44-32-21. 
Evelynn Lin ’25, Editor-in-Chief 
Feb 26, 2025
The Eagles Mascot, Swoop, waves to fans at City Hall on February 14.

PHOTOS: Haven reacts to Eagles Super Bowl LIX win

Fans and players celebrated the victory, showing their support in a parade in Philadelphia.
Matteo Ventresca ’25, Editor-in-Chief
Feb 26, 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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