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Student newspaper of Strath Haven High School

The Panther Press

Student newspaper of Strath Haven High School

The Panther Press

Joya Nath '28

Joya Nath ’28, Reporter

This is Joya’s second year as a Reporter for the Panther Press. When she is not writing, she puts her time into Marching Band, Speech and Debate, and the tennis team. In her free time she enjoys reading, baking, and binging reality TV with friends.

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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.
The American Flag waves outside in front of Strath Haven High School on Thursday, September 19.

District to hold ground, follow state guidance amid threats by Trump administration

As schools across the nation face an onslaught of threats from the Trump administration’s Department of Education, district administrations have been assured no further action is required.
A colorfully unique flight of tacos.

Departure offers shareable, tapas-style experience in Media

A new restaurant spices up South Orange Street with an international culinary twist. Just avoid the caprese salad.
Sunrise on the Reaping as the perfect edition to a bookshelf.

REVIEW: “Sunrise on the Reaping” carries on unstoppable Hunger Games franchise

Author Suzanne Collins has released a new prequel to the Hunger Games trilogy, and it certainly lives up to the renown of her past works.
Joya Nath ’28, Reporter
May 15, 2025
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.

VIDEO: Black History Month kicks off with student-led assembly

The Young Activists Coalition and Black Students Union traveled through time to share important aspects of black history through the decades.
Rex Storch Memorial Swim-a-Thon participants pose for a photo on January 18.

PHOTOS: Annual Rex Storch Memorial Swim-a-Thon fundraises to fight cancer

Community members took part in a day of swim and dive events to raise money for cancer research.
Strath Haven coaches and senior captains Jacob Wenke and Justin Wilson pose for the Hope for Hallie game. To honor Hallie Jackson, coaches of both teams wore purple Hope for Hallie shirts.

PHOTOS: Boys varsity basketball defeats Ridley at Hope for Hallie game

The Panthers raised awareness for teen mental health with an information table, speakers, and a home win.
Sophomore Claire Salera, junior Orli Schoff, freshman Angel Gonzalez, sophomore Leah Reece, junior Norah Magargee, and sophomore Madeline Garson dance to "Sleigh Ride" during the winter Dance Haven showcase in the auditorium. The showcase took place on December 13 in the auditorium. "I think it went really well. I think we had a lot of choreographers, and a lot of people trying styles out of their comfort zones, which is really cool," Salera said. "I think it was a really successful show and a lot of people came out to support us, which was good."

Dance Haven winter showcase offers fun, festive performances

Members had the opportunity to show off their hard work for family and friends at the annual winter recital.
Joya Nath ’28, Reporter
Dec 18, 2024
Haven Helps volunteers pose with numerous donations from the canned food drive. The club did hard work loading up all collected items and sending them off to the Media Food Bank.

Haven Helps conducts school-wide food drive

Competition supported local food bank.
Joya Nath ’28, Reporter
Dec 17, 2024
A screenshot of the landing page on WSSD's website where information about the superintendent search has been compiled. The position is currently held by Dr. James Scanlon in an interim role.

After a summer of chaos, WSSD searches for its next superintendent

District has employed focus groups and surveys to collect input, aiming to fill the role by the end of the school year.
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