Student newspaper of Strath Haven High School

Panther Press
Student newspaper of Strath Haven High School

Panther Press
Student newspaper of Strath Haven High School

Panther Press
Matteo Ventresca '25

Matteo Ventresca ’25, Editor-in-Chief

Matteo Ventresca is the Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Panther Press. He oversees the publication and its writers to ensure that the Panther Press gets the best out of every issue. Outside of the Panther Press, Matteo plays the trombone and enjoys watching soccer… a lot.

All content by Matteo Ventresca '25
Freshman Maddie Fanning dribbles around Rustin defenders at the Semifinal game on November 12. The soccer team won 3-2 over Rustin on Norristown High School field.

Girls soccer advances to state final

Matteo Ventresca '25 and Riley Smith '25
Nov 13, 2024
Mr. Jonathan Hardy poses under the spotlight in the auditorium.

Mr. Jonathan Hardy resigns as Technical Support Specialist

Matteo Ventresca '25, Editor-in-Chief
Nov 8, 2024
The batting cages completed in the back-fields of the high school will be used by the girls softball team for the 2025 season.

New batting cages increase opportunities for softball

Matteo Ventresca ’25, Editor-in-Chief
Nov 8, 2024
The phone forum panel poses behind the panel’s desk in the Strath Haven Middle school auditorium on October 29.

Phone forum addresses cell phone policy

Matteo Ventresca '25 and Clark Kerkstra '27
Nov 8, 2024
Illustration

WSCC offers diverse adult education

Matteo Ventresca '25, Editor-in-Chief
Nov 8, 2024
The Panthers celebrate a point off of a block from sophomore Cecilia Lndsay at Harriton High School on October 31.

Volleyball ends season as PIAA District 1 runner-up

Matteo Ventresca '25, Editor-in-Chief
Nov 1, 2024
The Panther Pod Season 2, Episode 4: Matt Caputo, Davis Fairbanks

The Panther Pod Season 2, Episode 4: Matt Caputo, Davis Fairbanks

Matteo Ventresca '25 and Manny Pickup '26
Oct 28, 2024
Fans hold up "GO ALICE!" signs to support freshman goalkeeper Alice Reiger after the team's successful game at King Field on October 24

Varsity girls soccer passes first playoff round

Matteo Ventresca '25, Editor-in-Chief
Oct 25, 2024
The boys varsity soccer team poses for a photo after their final game of the season at King Field on Friday, October 18.

Boys soccer ends season with win over Coatesville

Matteo Ventresca '25, Editor-in-Chief
Oct 19, 2024
Varsity volleyball huddles between sets during their home match against Merion Mercy on October 18.

Volleyball wins last game of regular season

Matteo Ventresca '25, Editor-in-Chief
Oct 19, 2024
The Panther Pod Season 2, Episode 3: Caden Shuster, Philip Collins

The Panther Pod Season 2, Episode 3: Caden Shuster, Philip Collins

Matteo Ventresca '25 and Manny Pickup '26
Oct 18, 2024
The Strath Haven Women's Field Hockey teams pose for a group photo with their seniors and their parents.

Varsity Field Hockey triumphs on Senior Night

Matteo Ventresca '25, Editor-in-Chief
Oct 9, 2024
The Panther Pod Season 2, Episode 2: Lauren McGinn, Mali Rao

The Panther Pod Season 2, Episode 2: Lauren McGinn, Mali Rao

Matteo Ventresca '25 and Manny Pickup '26
Oct 7, 2024
ILLUSTRATION: New faculty and staff

Meet Haven’s new staff

Matteo Ventresca '25, Evelynn Lin ’25, Zoe Likely '25, and Shannon Yue '28
Sep 30, 2024
English teacher Mr. Kevin Haney high-fives Today Show host Sheinelle Jones at the end of the segment on August 27. Haney traveled to New York City to appear live on the show.

Mr. Kevin Haney appears on Today Show

Matteo Ventresca '25, Editor-in-Chief
Sep 30, 2024
WES TEACHERS SHOW SUPPORT • Teachers from Wallingford Elementary School line up at the high school entrance at the September 5 back-to-school night to distribute fliers and speak with families in support of a contract for teachers. There has been a teacher presence at each school’s back-to-school night.

Well into September, WSSD teachers have no contract

Clark Kerkstra '27 and Matteo Ventresca ’25
Sep 27, 2024
The Panther Pod Season 2, Episode 1: Annie Dignazio, Kaia Smith

The Panther Pod Season 2, Episode 1: Annie Dignazio, Kaia Smith

Matteo Ventresca '25 and Manny Pickup '26
Sep 17, 2024
WSSD Teachers and community members listen to the school board meeting on the evening of Tuesday, August 27 in the Strath Haven Middle School Auditorium. Many WSSD teachers and staff in attendance at the meeting wore union-branded white t-shirts in support of the WSEA (Wallingford-Swarthmore Educators Association) teachers union.

School Board faces backlash amid superintendent’s departure, teacher contract disputes

Matteo Ventresca '25 and Clark Kerkstra '27
Sep 1, 2024
Illustration | Photo provided by Dr. Willian D. Emper '73

THE WALL: Harvard grad and top surgeon reflects on high school years

Matteo Ventresca '25, Editor-in-Chief
Jun 6, 2024
Members of the jazz band pose for a group photo in front of the ocean at Rehoboth Beach on Friday, May 17. PHOTO PROVIDED BY MATTEO VENTRESCA

Strath Haven Jazz Band shines at Rehoboth Beach festival

Matteo Ventresca ’25, Managing Editor of Print
Jun 6, 2024
Strath Haven triumphs over Penncrest in playoffs

Strath Haven triumphs over Penncrest in playoffs

Matteo Ventresca '25, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2024
The Haven Ultimate seniors pose for a photo with their parents.

Strath Haven Varsity Ultimate Frisbee triumphs on Senior Night

Matteo Ventresca '25, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2024
Illustration: Translating the Silver Guide into student schedules can be a complex process.

Behind the scenes: The puzzle of Strath Haven’s student schedules

Matteo Ventresca '25, Editor-in-Chief
Apr 30, 2024
Haven’s Marching Band marches down Main Street, performing to Disney songs.

Band, orchestra students share Disney experience

Matteo Ventresca '25 and Evelynn Lin '25
Apr 30, 2024
Queso Iberico

CHEESE CORNER: The delicate craft of Queso Ibérico

Matteo Ventresca '25, Editor-in-Chief
Apr 30, 2024
Despite loss to Springfield, Haven Lacrosse aims for growth

Despite loss to Springfield, Haven Lacrosse aims for growth

Matteo Ventresca '25, Editor-in-Chief
Apr 27, 2024
Haven students and staff view the solar eclipse through specialized glasses. The eclipse 'watch party,' hosted by admin, began at 2:15 p.m., with peak coverage of the sun at 3:23 p.m. and ran until the eclipse had completed.

Haven witnesses rare celestial event 

Matthew Ramirez '26 and Matteo Ventresca '25
Apr 9, 2024
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