Kaitlyn Ho ’26, Managing Editor of Print
Mr. Andrew Benzing explores role as new principal
Benzing will take the next step in his learning journey as a “community builder.”
Holiday traditions bring nostalgia, joy to school community
Discover how decorating halls and following traditions uplifts students and staff.
OPINION: Haven must more thoughtfully balance STEM, humanities
We can start by listening to our teachers – and our peers.
Mold in science classroom sparks student concern
Issues with the ventilation caused mold to attack ceiling tiles, pictures, and flags throughout room 307.
FEATURED CLUB: Black Student Union provides safe, open environment for all
Starting this year, the club involves healthy discussions about race and planning for African-American cultural events.
‘Domino effect’ of factors affect schedules
For the first few weeks of school, students and staff navigated issues with courses.
Community members criticize school board, superintendent during special meeting
The special personnel meeting included the election of a new assistant superintendent.
A 40-year past inspires Haven’s future
For teachers who have been here from the beginning, reminiscing highlights values to uphold 40 years into the future.
Incoming college freshmen consider campus safety, protests
As protests sweep college campuses nationwide, some seniors are apprehensive about entering universities where protests have occurred.
Meet the 2024-2025 drum majors
Rising seniors Quinten Saylor, Cecily Heisey-Terrell, and Olivia Heisey-Terrell have been announced as the new drum majors.
Science Olympiad team goes to states for first time in eight years
The high school division won up to seventh place in numerous events.
Math teacher Mrs. Lisa Sweeney retires after years of impacting colleagues’, students’ lives
From student to math teacher, Sweeney has seen Strath Haven evolve over the course of 40 years.
Black Sheep reign supreme at Powderpuff
After a hiatus, Powderpuff was reinstated this year with strong senior attendance.
Choosing Haven’s 2024-25 representative voices
With 34 candidates running for office, we asked the 2024-2025 school year Student Council candidates why the student body should consider voting for them.
THE WALL: Alumnus Dr. Catherine Crouch carries love of physics forward
As a professor at Swarthmore College, she learns from her students and champions diversity in STEM.
The hidden costs of higher education
College is not for everyone, and even for those who want to go, financial issues can be a huge barrier to accessibility.
Delayed bells: A possible solution to sleep crisis
The science suggests start times should be moved back, but changing times presents a variety of logistical challenges.
OPINION: It wasn’t a question of free speech vs. hate speech
Free speech and hate speech are not mutually exclusive, especially when it comes to antisemitism
GSA returns to health classes
After a hiatus last year, GSA students returned to sophomore health classes in the fall semester to present on LGBTQ+ topics.
Two Haven coaches inducted into Delaware County Athletes Hall of Fame
Football Coach Mike Connor and Baseball Coach Brian Fili were inducted into Delco’s Sports Hall of Fame 2024.
OPINION: A fun, inspiring event for kids interested in engineering
UPenn’s Society of Women Engineers Chapter hosted a Saturday event for high school students, giving us a chance to explore the different facets of engineering.
Women strive to get menstrual products in bathrooms
A community of women is banding together to fund the essentials.
Packed schedules negatively affect student-athletes
Why does athlete mental health matter, and what can the school community do about it?
Florida trip offers anticipation, challenges
Students and the music director discuss the upcoming Disney band trip and its cost.
Bell schedules, broken down
From two-hour delays to half days, six different school schedules can cause confusion.
PHOTOS: Building belonging
Set up by Student Council and administration, the
class of 2027 cookout featured snacks and grills, while
a scavenger hunt had the freshmen chasing clues down
hallways.
Spotlighting new staff
A fresh start to the school year means fresh faces in our Haven community. This is only half of
the new team—watch for the next issue to meet the others.
Learning from women in entrepreneurship
A summer internship expanded my understanding of entrepreneurship.
Students tackle interesting summer jobs
As the 2022-2023 year comes to a close, jobs for the summer are being chosen. What will students be up to?
Students use buttons to express their personality
The magic of a pin can illuminate one’s personality—and make for a great conversation starter.
Dark Matter 101
Two words, one weird spacey topic.
A Different Beast
Alarming CDC report shows increase in teen girl depression
Robotics team competing to bring home trophy
The Positronic Panthers have built a robot under the guidance of Mr. Brown, but will it survive to the end?
PERSPECTIVE: Strath Haven beats Penncrest in Central League Writing Contest
In case you were curious about what the inside of Penncrest looks like.
Philly residents get mixed signals after Delaware River chemical spill
The sprawling city sprung into action, warning everyone within its limits to not drink the tap water—until it changed its mind.
OPINION: Affirmative action in colleges
In lieu of the recent affirmative action Supreme Court case, how are students thinking about affirmative action?
Affirmative action should help all minorities
Affirmative action lets everyone have the assurance that they were able to achieve something based on their own merit, and not their race.
World-traveling teacher uses wedding dress to memorialize special experiences
Counselor and husband published a book featuring pictures of her wearing her wedding dress all around the globe.
Haney offers take on speaking at graduation
Three-time graduation speaker considers messages from his family and hopes for the future while he prepares.
The Panther Press is reporting on a book ban in their school—except it’s not this Panther Press
On the other side of Pennsylvania, a school district is facing a newly-created book ban. Their newspaper name is the same as ours.
Students express bus safety concerns at middle school
Middle school bus arrival times rely on high school’s schedule, leading to some challenges.
First Hi-Q home match of season starts with technical issues, finishes strong
The Hi-Q team’s first home match left them in second place in the competition with almost 30 points.
Independent studies present alternative options
The independent study option allows junior and senior students to choose what they wish to learn, at their own pace.
German exchange students share experiences
Exchange students from Germany came to Strath Haven to experience the lifestyle of the average American high schooler.
2022 Homecoming a bright, loud success
This year’s homecoming was the first indoor dance since the pandemic hit, and it was definitely memorable for both lower and upperclassmen.
