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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

Lavanya Dixit '27

Lavanya Dixit ’27, Health and Sciences Editor

Lavanya Dixit is a junior at Strath Haven High School. She is the Health and Sciences Editor for the Panther Press. Lavanya is co-president of Women in STEM and HOSA. She enjoys doing karate, watching movies, and spending time with her friends and family.

All content by Lavanya Dixit ’27
Display of the PIAA Newsletter, which outlined recent changes to gender participation policies that have sparked statewide conversations.

PIAA revises policies, responding to executive orders

The PIAA removes transgender policy and references to gender to comply with Trump’s orders.
Freshman Maddy Lawson, after emerging victorious from her match, at a home meet against Lower Merion and Pottstown on December 18, 2024.

First Haven girls wrestling season wraps up, foreshadows promising future

This past season has sparked many girls’ interests in wrestling, providing a place for girls to explore this upcoming sport.
Lavanya Dixit ’27, Health and Sciences Editor
Apr 30, 2025
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION | Nate Mitchell's three pets: Stella the tortoise, along with Honey and Pippin, the cockapoos. Photos provided by Nate Mitchell

CRITTER CORNER: Honey, Pippin, Stella

Nate Mitchell talks about his bond with his two dogs and tortoise.
Lavanya Dixit ’27, Health and Sciences Editor
Apr 30, 2025
Sophomore goalie Laila Roe runs through the spirit line prior to the Panthers varsity field hockey home game against Upper Darby on October 15. The Panthers won againsts the Royals 4-0.

ATHLETE OF THE ISSUE: Sophomore Laila Roe brings defense, leadership to field

From soccer to field hockey, sophomore Laila Roe has built off of her past to bring her to her current success.
Lavanya Dixit ’27, Health and Sciences Editor
Dec 17, 2024
The junior varsity girls and boys cross country teams take off from the starting line at the Delco Championships on September 28. This year, they receive new shirts and bottoms uniform.

2024 sports funding unveiled with new uniforms

Many factors go into funding Strath Haven’s many sports teams to ensure equal funding and representation.
Lavanya Dixit ’27, Health and Sciences Editor
Dec 17, 2024
Twelve student-athletes pose for a group photo during the fall athletic signing ceremony in the library on Nov. 13.

Student-athletes sign commitments for college

Some current senior student-athletes at Strath Haven have committed to colleges to pursue their education and sport further.
Lavanya Dixit ’27, Health and Sciences Editor
Nov 15, 2024
LEFT: Constables’ dogs, Colonel
Basher and Evie together. RIGHT: Constables’ cats,
Pockets and Buttons cuddle together.

CRITTER CORNER: Pockets, Buttons, Evie, Colonel Basher

Freshman shares her bond with her two cats and two dogs.
Lavanya Dixit ’27, Health and Sciences Editor
Nov 8, 2024
Who’s a good boy? Senior Christina Si’s dog Olly playfully rolls in the grass.

CRITTER CORNER: Olly the Yorkie

Senior shares her bond with her dog.
Lavanya Dixit ’27, Health and Sciences Editor
Sep 30, 2024
Junior Ella DiBonaventura and Luci DiBonaventura’s three dogs rest on the family’s couch. The twins have a strong bond with them as the family has had dogs since the sisters were elementary schoolers.

CRITTER CORNER: Harold, Gizmo, Houdini

Junior twins share their bond with their dogs.
Lavanya Dixit ’27, Health and Sciences Editor
Jun 6, 2024
Due to bird flu, staying cautious while buying dairy products is necessary. In Texas and Michigan, bird flu outbreaks paused the production of eggs and milk.

Bird flu: Covid reimagined?

Bird flu human transmission poses lethal threats.
Lavanya Dixit ’27, Health and Sciences Editor
Jun 6, 2024
Photo Illustration

Strath Haven reacts to full semester using Schoology

After a semester to get used to Schoology, many students and teacher have strong opinions.
The team's recent robot from the Seneca competition, in which the team competed in before spring break.

Recent overcomings foreshadow promising future for robotics team

The robotics team’s effort this year sets up an exciting future.
Lavanya Dixit ’27, Health and Sciences Editor
Apr 30, 2024
CRITTER CORNER: Parakeets Banana, Sunny, Bubbles

CRITTER CORNER: Parakeets Banana, Sunny, Bubbles

Junior shares how life is like living with three birds.
Lavanya Dixit ’27, Health and Sciences Editor
Apr 30, 2024
Tiny admires a card from his admirers. Photo provided by Mr. Jonathan Hardy.

CRITTER CORNER: Tiny, the musical mastermind

Staff member has a special connection to his chihuahua.
Lavanya Dixit ’27, Health and Sciences Editor
Feb 28, 2024
Books for all. Free books line a cart outside of the library for students to take.

Mistreatment of school and classroom libraries prompts staff intervention

Teachers and staff members created their own measures to protect their libraries from abuse.
Football helmets rest on the sidelines of a September 9, 2022 game.

CTE studies question school sports’ safety

Updated research on head trauma in youth sports means that athletes and staff should stay vigilant.
Chloe is a mix between a labrador and a Siberian husky.

CRITTER CORNER: Chloe the Husky Lab

Sophomore shares his bond with his dog, Chloe.
Lavanya Dixit ’27, Health and Sciences Editor
Dec 21, 2023
OG FORTNITE MAP • EPIC GAMES

Return of OG Fortnite invokes enthusiasm among community of gamers

Fortnite’s original version is back, and some students are hopping back onto its battle bus.
Senior Eliza Cole takes her leased horse Lu over a jump. Photo provided by Eliza Cole '24

CRITTER CORNER: Lu the Horse

Senior shares her and her horse’s heartwarming bond.
Lavanya Dixit ’27, Health and Sciences Editor
Oct 31, 2023
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION

High schoolers during Halloween

Halloween is right around the corner– how are high school students celebrating?
Critter Corner: Gus the corn snake

Critter Corner: Gus the corn snake

In our inaugural feature, freshman Anna Karpyn shares her and her pet corn snake’s unique bond.
Lavanya Dixit ’27, Health and Sciences Editor
Sep 28, 2023
Junior Cate Whitehead takes on an opponent from Unionville at the varsity field hockey game on August 30, shortly after the first games on the turf began on August 22.

Return of King Field prompts excitement, adaptation

Sports teams have mixed perspectives on the new turf.
KEEPING COOL • The varsity girls soccer team hydrates after working hard at practice on Friday, September 15. With high temperatures this September, the girls had to accommodate by continuously hydrating to ensure they can stay active for their games.

Heat wave inconveniences activities

As summer leaves intense heat in our area, the school environment was adversely affected.
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