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Student newspaper of Strath Haven High School

The Panther Press

Student newspaper of Strath Haven High School

The Panther Press

ILLUSTRATION: PBS has been defunded after a recent executive order.

Public media memories left defunded

PBS must limit access to its content, leaving teachers and families struggling to fill the gap.
Gwen Satterthwaite (10) signs up for Leap Into Learning in the middle of the bustling courtyard during the activities fair on September 5.

Annual Activities Fair offers banquet of opportunities

Haven’s yearly Activity Fair presented a plethora of clubs for students to get involved in.
Daksha Nair (12), Maya Putty (12), and Minori Saito (12) point out a familiar face in the yearbook. Seniors were able to receive their yearbooks first, giving them plenty of time to admire the new yearbooks.

PHOTOS: First week of school concludes with rallies, yearbook distribution

Shortened classes and a modified schedule allowed students to participate in a range of back-to-school activities. 
Eli Graves ’26, Reporter
Sep 26, 2025
Foodie Friends club presidents Roxanna Shelton, Sabine Fried, and Kaylin Fava hold up treats at the first meeting for the club on Monday, September 15. The meeting, which was in the cooking room, served as an introduction to the club as the presidents discussed goals for the year as everyone enjoyed student-baked treats.

Featured Club: Foodie Friends supports self expression, camaraderie

Students can practice their baking skills and engage in service projects throughout the year, all while making new friends.
Claire Salera ’27, Haven Happenings Editor
Sep 26, 2025
Casper Stockman (12) poses with friends from the NSLI-Y program on June 28 in Taiwan. 
Provided by Casper Stockman '26

Haven seniors experience Taiwan through summer abroad program

The NSLI-Y program gave seniors Casper Stockman and Zach Pita the opportunity to learn Mandarin and become exposed to Taiwanese culture. 
Darcey Strachan ’28, Haven Happenings Editor
Sep 26, 2025
Photo Illustration | Photo of Gay Vernon provided by John Brand

THE WALL: Radio broadcaster describes influence of high school, career path

Have you ever stopped to catch a glimpse at the Wall of Honor? We continue a series of interviews of noted alumni with the daughter of Mickey Vernon and co-host of a radio show for exceptional women.
Mark Ball ’26, Reporter
Sep 26, 2025
A group of incoming freshman listen to Daksha Nair (12) as she guides them though a small tour of the school at the new student orientation on Wednesday, August 20. New students had the opportunity to walk their school schedule and connect with class mates in a 'barbeque style' orientation complete with foods and desserts.

Student orientation welcomes class of 2029, new students

Student Council-led ‘barbecue’ featured food and school tours, welcoming the freshman class and new students to Haven.
Matthew Ramirez ’26, Editor-in-Chief
Sep 26, 2025
Wood tech teacher Mr. Brett Thomas leans over the wood planer in the classroom on September 20 during fifth block.

Featured Class: Wood Tech 1 provides students with hands-on learning experience

Students learn life skills by imagining possibilities with machines in wood tech.
Kaitlyn Ho ’26 and Jane Yau ’29
Sep 26, 2025
PROPOSED RENOVATIONS | One image of the proposed high school renovations that are posted online at wssd.org under Operations.

Farewell trailers

Now that the 10-year capital plan is approved, construction on the high school is currently slated to begin in September 2026.
Incoming freshmen Meghan Kelly and Goita Lina Andriopoulos walk the final steps across the bridge, completing their journey to the high school.

PHOTOS: Bridge Crossing welcomes class of 2029 to high school

Incoming freshmen start a new chapter of their lives, welcomed with annual traditions and awards.
Seniors celebrate as they throw their caps into the air during the Class of 2025 Commencement at the Mirenda Center on June 6.

Graduation closes chapter for Haven class of 2025

After four years of dedication, the senior class of 2025 celebrated the end of an era at Neumann University.
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