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
Matthew Ramirez '26

Matthew Ramirez ’26, Editor-in-Chief

Matthew Ramirez is a senior at Haven and the Editor-in-Chief for The Panther Press, where he oversees the publications’ workings. Outside of the news room, you can find Matthew photographing various student life and sporting events, or listening to music as he edits his photos.

All content by Matthew Ramirez ’26
ILLUSTRATION: PBS has been defunded after a recent executive order.

[Photo] Public media memories left defunded

Evie Fernandez ’27, Lavanya Dixit ’27, and Fiona Seale ’28
Sep 26, 2025
Students play a video game at the E-Sports club booth at the activities fair on Friday, September 5. The fair allowed clubs to recruit new members at the start of the school year.

[Photo] Annual Activities Fair offers banquet of opportunities

Joya Nath ’28 and Charlie Grueser ’28
Sep 26, 2025
A group of incoming freshman listen to Daksha Nair (12) as she guides them though a small tour of the school at the new student orientation on Wednesday, August 20. New students had the opportunity to walk their school schedule and connect with class mates in a 'barbeque style' orientation complete with foods and desserts.

Student orientation welcomes class of 2029, new students

Student Council-led ‘barbecue’ featured food and school tours, welcoming the freshman class and new students to Haven.
Matthew Ramirez ’26, Editor-in-Chief
Sep 26, 2025
Photo Illustration | Photo of Gay Vernon provided by John Brand

[Photo] THE WALL: Radio broadcaster describes influence of high school, career path

Mark Ball ’26, Reporter
Sep 26, 2025
Six of Haven's new faculty and staff

Meet Haven’s new staff

We got to know six of Haven's new staff members.
Charlie Grueser ’28, Rowan Brown ’28, Matthew Ramirez ’26, Mat Mataac ’28, Adrian Gonzalez-Diaz ’29, Elizabeth Boland ’29, Josselyn Dixon ’29, and Izzy Boland ’29
Sep 26, 2025
Landon Barlow (11), Quinn Kell (12), and Nick Farabaugh (12) celebrate the 44-7 victory against the Interboro Bucs on Friday, August 22.

[Photo] PHOTOS: Varsity football dominates in home season opener

Matthew Ramirez ’26, Editor-in-Chief
Aug 23, 2025
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.
Matthew Ramirez ’26 and Joya Nath ’28
Jun 12, 2025
Junior Casper Stockman plays the bassoon during his George Slick recital on Tuesday, June 3.

PHOTOS: Musician Casper Stockman orchestrates Slick Fellowship recital

Junior Casper Stockman led a student ensemble with original bassoon arrangements, showcasing his love for music and months of work.
Matthew Ramirez ’26, Editor-in-Chief
Jun 7, 2025
Photo Illustration

[Photo] Then and Now

Morgan Matthews ’28, Fiona Seale ’28, Darcey Strachan ’28, and Mark Ball ’26
Jun 5, 2025
Photo Illustration

[Photo] Outside the Box

Kaitlyn Ho ’26 and Matteo Ventresca ’25
Jun 5, 2025
Photo Illustration

[Photo] Inside the Box

Evelynn Lin ’25 and Matthew Ramirez ‘26
Jun 5, 2025
Junior Eli Surkis blows into his baritone as he marches diligently with the rest of his section, junior Josie Wieland smiles as she carries the Jack Hontz 12 flag, leading the band through the Veteran's Day parade, and junior Casper Stockman holds his tenor saxophone as he looks off in the distance under the friday night lights.

[Photo] Band Beat: Meet the 2025 Drum Majors

Eli Graves ‘26, Reporter 
Jun 5, 2025
Silvertones sing during the Spring Choral concert on Wednesday, May 21 in the Strath Haven Auidtorium.

[Photo] Silvertones prepare for 2026 Austria trip

Claire Salera ’27, Detours & Opinions Editor
Jun 5, 2025
Health and Physical Education teacher and football head coach Mr. Kevin Clancy addresses the football team after their 14-35 loss against Springfield on October 25. Clancy will step down from teaching but will continue to coach the football team.

[Photo] Clancy retires from classroom, not gridiron

Matthew Ramirez ’26, Managing Editor of Web 
Jun 5, 2025
Dr. Russell Johnston meets with newspaper and yearbook staff members on May 21.

[Photo] Meet our new Superintendent

Matteo Ventresca ’25 and Morgan Matthews ’28
Jun 5, 2025
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION | Ella Liberi

[Photo] LETTER: Farewell from the president

Ella Liberi, Student Council President 2024-2025
Jun 5, 2025
Soprano Cantata members sing during the Feast of St. Francis mass in the Cathedral of St. John Divine on Sunday, October 6. The choir was a combination of various singers which included Strath Haven Cantata, The Cathedral Choristers, choirs from Villanova University, surrounding schools, and people who wanted to be part of the mass.

[Photo] Cantata returns to New York City

Matthew Ramirez ‘26, Managing Editor of Web
Nov 8, 2024
The recipients of the Instrumental Music award pose for a picture in the George H. Slick Auditorium on Thursday, April 24.

[Photo] Students receive varsity arts awards

Giana Gliko ’26, Reporter
May 2, 2025
Senior Annika Grant shares looks of embarrassment as she receives a sonnet from freshman Dylan Blake during Sonnetpalooza on Monday April 28.

[Photo] PHOTOS: Jabberwocky’s Sonnetpalooza puts smiles on faces around Haven 

Savvas Zeibekis ’26, Sports Editor
May 1, 2025
Students raise their hands in the air to the music at Frosh on Thursday, March 13 in the Strath Haven High School gymnasium.

[Photo] PHOTOS: Students attend freshman, sophomore dance 

Rebecca Knob ’28 , Contributor
Apr 30, 2025
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: Eli Graves, Josie Wieland, Isaac Lothrop (Map is an illustration, not drawn to scale)

Welcome to Walliworld

Introducing Walliworld–just a few of the many places that make up Haven’s community. From libraries to family-owned businesses, the wonderful world of the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District is home to many unique local establishments. From a pizza parlor to a library, here's what makes these WSSD locations special to students.
Luci DiBonaventura ’25, Mia Fagone ’26, Evie Fernandez ’27, Clark Kerkstra ’27, Kaitlyn Ho ’26, and Matthew Ramirez ’26
Apr 30, 2025
A plethora of student news publications lay scattered across s a table.

[Photo] Students navigate news fatigue and misinformation

Kaitlyn Ho ’26, Editor-in-Chief
Apr 30, 2025
Some of the 2025-2026 Student Council candidates who stopped by the photo studio just before the election.

Student Council candidates share ideas, goals

Those elected will form Strath Haven’s student government for the 2025-2026 school year.
Clark Kerkstra ’27, Morgan Matthews ’28, Dyllan Leaf ’28, and Matthew Ramirez ’26
Apr 28, 2025
Orchestra conductor Mr. Nick Pignataro conducts the annual winter orchestra hallway concert on December 9. There was multiple weeks of preparation for this event, from the 2nd floor hallway classes participation in decorations, to the table stacked with hot chocolates.

[Photo] EDITORIAL: New to WSSD? Here’s what you need to know about us.

Editorial Board
Apr 30, 2025
Bellisario College Dean Marie Hardin gives her introductory remarks at the Pennsylvania School Press Association state competitions at the Alumni Hall in the HUB-Robeson Center on Tuesday, April 1.

[Photo] PSPA Finals Spring 2025

Apr 9, 2025
Students rely on their phones for numerous purposes, and outright banning them is not the answer—even in the face of opposition.

[Photo] EDITORIAL: A total phone ban is not a viable solution

Editorial Board
Mar 11, 2025
Panther Press members sit in a circle in the photo studio of room 223 as they await a meeting with principal Mr. Andrew Benzing in an afternoon meeting on Tuesday, January 14.

Panther Press members reflect on scholastic journalism to celebrate SJW2025

All around the country, student journalists are acknowledging the importance of student journalism in an increasingly polarized world.
Matthew Ramirez ’26, Editor-in-Chief
Mar 4, 2025
ILLUSTRATION | A locker bulges with items used by a busy Strath Haven student.

All the demands on one common time

Fifth block has been a crucial part of Haven’s schedule. But with rising conflicts and possible changes, what will happen to it?
Kaitlyn Ho ’26, Matthew Ramirez ’26, and Matteo Ventresca ’25
Feb 28, 2025
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