Student newspaper of Strath Haven High School

The Panther Press
Student newspaper of Strath Haven High School

The Panther Press
Student newspaper of Strath Haven High School

The 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
The six seniors pose for a photo after their senior night celebration at George L. King Field on Friday, May 2.

PHOTOS: Girls lacrosse dominates on senior night

The 12-4 win over Lower Merion makes the Panthers one step closer to the first seed.
Matteo Ventresca ’25, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2025
Junior pitcher Annika Slootmaker pitches the ball on March 26 at the Strath Haven High School fields.

[Photo] Junior softball pitcher hits 300 career strikeouts

Savvas Zeibekis ’26 and Riley Smith ’25
Apr 30, 2025
The camera shows on a district school bus. The cameras are part of an agreement between the district and BusPatrol aimed at improving security and monitoring violations.

District installs new bus cameras

New initiative uses technology to catch drivers who ignore school bus stop signs.
Matteo Ventresca ’25, Editor-in-Chief
Apr 30, 2025
The front entrance to the high school shines in the sun and in the rankings. Haven was recently ranked 17th in the 2025 Best Public High schools in Pennsylvania.

Haven among top 20 PA public schools in online rankings

With high marks for academics and teachers, lower scores for food and resources, Haven stands in 17th place statewide.
Matteo Ventresca ’25, Editor-in-Chief
Apr 30, 2025
The Panther Pod Season 2, Episode 15: Mallory Cavanagh, Kate Fox

The Panther Pod Season 2, Episode 15: Mallory Cavanagh, Kate Fox

Matteo Ventresca ’25 and Manny Pickup ’26
Apr 28, 2025
Sophomore Laila Tamingalo winds up for a perfect big time hit. The brand new JV softball team took to the field one of their first games of the 2025 season.

[Photo] Softball brings on new JV squad

Fiona Seale ’28, Reporter
Apr 30, 2025
The Panther Pod Season 2, Episode 14: Lane Harrington, Kai Czaplicki

The Panther Pod Season 2, Episode 14: Lane Harrington, Kai Czaplicki

Matteo Ventresca ’25, Editor-in-Chief
Apr 12, 2025
The Hi-Q team celebrates after being named the 2025 National Hi-Q Champions in the principal's conference room on Friday, April 4.

PHOTOS: Hi-Q wins national championship

Nothing could stop the first-seeded Panthers—not even an emergency school cancellation.
Matteo Ventresca ’25, Editor-in-Chief
Apr 4, 2025
Junior Eli Price and senior Ben Milligan jump for a high five at Strath Haven Middle School on Wednesday, April 2.

Baseball wins fourth consecutive game

Relief pitcher shuts down Marple Newtown in varsity baseball’s comeback win.
Matteo Ventresca ’25, Editor-in-Chief
Apr 3, 2025
The Panther Pod Season 2, Episode 13: Katie Stack, Lilly Hodges

The Panther Pod Season 2, Episode 13: Katie Stack, Lilly Hodges

Matteo Ventresca ’25 and Manny Pickup ’26
Mar 31, 2025
The Panther Pod Season 2, Episode 12: Colin LeStourgeon, Jack Shronk

The Panther Pod Season 2, Episode 12: Colin LeStourgeon, Jack Shronk

Matteo Ventresca ’25 and Manny Pickup ’26
Mar 24, 2025
The Panther Pod Season 2, Episode 11: Robbie Valcich, Dylan Zeitz

The Panther Pod Season 2, Episode 11: Robbie Valcich, Dylan Zeitz

Matteo Ventresca ’25 and Manny Pickup ’26
Mar 19, 2025
Senior Maryella Gill looks for open space at Easton Area Middle School on Saturday, March 15.

PHOTOS: Girls basketball ends season against Crestwood

The Panthers managed to keep it a close game but were unable to finish the job.
Matteo Ventresca ’25, Editor-in-Chief
Mar 15, 2025
Seniors Sebastian Reed and Tanush Talekar hold sophomore Clark Kerkstra with the trophy after the match.

PHOTOS: Hi-Q wins Delco championship in double overtime

The team will move on to the national competition on Zoom.
Matteo Ventresca ’25, Editor-in-Chief
Mar 13, 2025
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