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Student newspaper of Strath Haven High School

Panther Press
Student newspaper of Strath Haven High School

Panther Press
Matthew Ramirez '26

Matthew Ramirez ’26, Managing Editor of Web

Matthew Ramirez is a junior at Strath Haven High School and the Managing Editor of Web for The Panther Press, where he oversees the online aspects of the publication such as the website and social medias. Outside of the Panther Press, Matthew enjoys photography, art, music, and hanging out with friends and family.

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Junior Brady Nangle rushes the ball down the gym, smiling alongside his classmates during the juniors-versus-freshmen match at the Turkey Bowl on Tuesday, November 26. The school-wide assembly was revived in 2024 after the COVID-19 pandemic put the tradition on hold.

Turkey Bowl tradition returns after four years

Wearing brightly colored pinnies and avoiding tackles, students and teachers launched into Thanksgiving break from the gym.
Matthew Ramirez '26, Managing Editor of Web
Dec 13, 2024
Dance Haven members rehearse choreography to the song "WILDFLOWER" by Billie Eilish on the second floor on Tuesday, December 10. Members utilize open spaces in hallways and stairwells during 5th block to prepare for the winter Dance Haven showcase.

[Photo] Dance Haven promises exciting student-led performance

Kate Santee '28, Reporter
Dec 10, 2024
The northern lights shine above Rose Tree Park in Media, PA on October 10, 2024.

[Photo] Northern Lights leave impact on school community

Mia Fagone '26, Health & Sciences Editor
Dec 6, 2024
A crowd of thousands of student journalists and advisers listens to the opening presentation at the National High School Journalism Convention in Philadelphia on Thursday, Nov. 7.

[Photo] Yearbook and Panther Press staff members attend National High School Journalism Convention in Philadelphia

Staff
Nov 18, 2024
Throughout the halls, signs have been hung up to encourage girls to join Haven’s new girls wrestling team.

[Photo] Haven welcomes new girls wrestling team

Lavanya Dixit ’27, Sports Editor
Nov 8, 2024
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.

Cantata returns to New York City

New choral director continues a Haven tradition of over three decades.
Matthew Ramirez ‘26, Managing Editor of Web
Nov 8, 2024
Drumline performs with the Panther Marching Band during the Strath Haven v. Radnor home opener game.

[Photo] BAND BEAT: Behind the scenes of Panther Marching Band leadership

Kate Santee '28, Reporter
Nov 8, 2024
Strath Haven Marching Band gets feedback from judges at the Penncrest Festival of Bands on September 28. The band sat all together while they listened closely to what the judges had to say.

[Photo] Panther Marching Band members reflect on Penncrest Festival of Bands

Rebecca Knob ‘28, Contributor 
Nov 8, 2024
The Panther Marching Band marches along State St. in a Halloween-themed parade in Media, Pa on the morning of Saturday, October 26.

[Photo] Haven performs in Media Halloween parade

Nico Hopkins ‘27, Contributor
Nov 8, 2024
WSSD teachers applaud WSEA President Billie Jo McNamara returns to her seat after being allowed to speak at the public school board meeting, despite not being a resident in the district, on Tuesday, August 27 in the Strath Haven Middle School Auditorium.

[Photo] District and WSEA agree to contract

Clark Kerkstra '27, Haven Happenings Editor
Nov 8, 2024
Community members surround tables of a voter registration rally in Media, PA on Wednesday, October 23.

[Photo] What to expect at voting polls 

Zoe Likely ’25, Reporter
Nov 4, 2024
Senior tight end Jahi Curtis (#81, far right) celebrates with the varsity football team after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter of the playoff opener against the Penncrest Lions on Friday, November 1. Following a tackle on Lions quarterback Paul Graham Jr. by junior offensive guard Nick Farabaugh, Curtis recovered the ball and ran it 29 yards into the end zone extending the Panther's lead to 14-0.

Varsity football dominates Penncrest in first round of playoffs

The Panthers secure a second-round Media Bowl victory, marking head coach Kevin Clancy's 300th career win.
Matthew Ramirez ’26 and Zoe Likely '25
Nov 3, 2024

[Video] VIDEO: Students celebrate Homecoming in school-wide pep rally

The pep rally took place primarily during students' fourth-block class.
Matthew Ramirez '26, Managing Editor of Web
Oct 27, 2024
Illustration

Off or On?

Phone policies for schools are attracting scrutiny. We turned our minds to the screens to learn more about Haven’s approach.
Matthew Ramirez '26, Evelynn Lin '25, and Mia Fagone '26
Sep 30, 2024
The Positronic Panthers test their ‘Cheer Bot’ at George L. King Field during the 5th block on Wednesday, September 11, before the Varsity football season home opener. The robot will launch mini-footballs and t-shirts into the bleachers in hopes of drawing student interest in the robotics team.

Robotics team pushes for new members

With hopes of excelling in future competitions, the robotics team is focused on building membership.
Matthew Ramirez ’26, Managing Editor of Web
Sep 30, 2024
Superintendent Dr. James Scanlon introduces himself to the community at the regular school board meeting in the Strath Haven Middle School Auditorium on Tuesday, August 27.

[Photo] Interim Superintendent Dr. James Scanlon adjusts to WSSD

Clark Kerkstra '27 and Claire Salera '27
Sep 30, 2024
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Sharon Baddick introduces herself to the community at the regular school board meeting in the Strath Haven Middle School Auditorium on Tuesday, August 27.

[Photo] Dr. Sharon Baddick returns to PA as WSSD’s new Assistant Superintendent

Clark Kerkstra '27 and Claire Salera '27
Sep 30, 2024
ILLUSTRATION: New faculty and staff

[Photo] Meet Haven’s new staff

Matteo Ventresca '25, Evelynn Lin ’25, Zoe Likely '25, and Shannon Yue '28
Sep 30, 2024
A student holds a "WE SUPPORT WSSD TEACHERS" pin outside of the Strath Haven Middle School prior to the regular school board meeting on Tuesday, August 27. WSEA members distributed pins to community members to show support for WSSD teachers.

[Photo] EDITORIAL: Teachers are fighting for all of us

Editorial Board
Sep 27, 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.

[Photo] Well into September, WSSD teachers have no contract

Clark Kerkstra '27 and Matteo Ventresca ’25
Sep 27, 2024
Senior Jake Gill adjusts the “cheer bot” during fifth block on September 11. as the robotics team practices for their Friday night football t-shirt distribution.

[Photo] OPINION: Fifth block is an asset to the school day

Claire Salera '27, Detours & Opinions Editor
Sep 30, 2024
Globes are on display in Mr. Jeff Kahn’s classroom on Thursday, September 19.

[Photo] OPINION: Europeans can’t judge Americans on geography knowledge 

Zoe Likely ’25, Contributor
Sep 30, 2024
The softball dugouts nearly complete on August 21.

[Photo] New dugouts await baseball, softball

Lavanya Dixit ’27, Sports Editor
Sep 30, 2024
Mr. Daniel Walsh

[Photo] New athletic trainer brings more than two decades of experience to role

Advaya Singh ’27, Reporter
Sep 30, 2024
Strath Haven senior wide receiver James Fisher catches a pass from quarterback Caden Shuster during Friday’s conference match up against Garnet Valley on September 20. Fisher tied the game early into the first quarter with a touchdown bringing the score to 7-7.

Varsity Football triumphs over Garnet Valley

Panthers break Garnet Valley Jaguars' season record, fueled by James Fisher's five-touchdown performance leading the final score to 35-7.
Matthew Ramirez '26, Managing Editor of Web
Sep 21, 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.

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

Matteo Ventresca '25 and Clark Kerkstra '27
Sep 1, 2024
School district solicitor Mr. Kyle Berman holds up the "Time" card as parent Faith King publicly speaks at the WSSD school board meeting on the evening of Monday, June 22. The school board allowed each community member three minutes for public comment.

Community members criticize school board, superintendent during special meeting

Clark Kerkstra '27, Kaitlyn Ho '26, and Matthew Ramirez '26
Jul 23, 2024
The Class of 2024 throw their mortarboard hats after the turning of the tassel.

[Photo] PHOTOS: Class of 2024 toss hats up for overcoming high school

Evelynn Lin '25, Editor-in-Chief
Jun 11, 2024
The Strath Haven Silvertones sing 'The Star-Spangled Banner' in choral ensemble position on the field of Citizen Bank Park on Sunday, May 5.

PHOTOS: Silvertones deliver National Anthem at Phillies Game

The Silvertones sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Citizens Bank Park on May 5
Matthew Ramirez '26, Managing Editor of Web
Jun 6, 2024
Photo Illustration / Class of 2024 wrote themselves letters during their freshman year for them to receive near the end of their senior year.

Seniors reflect on freshman year letters

As seniors prepare to graduate, many are reflecting on their journeys from freshman year to now.
Luci DiBonaventura '25 and Matthew Ramirez '26
Jun 6, 2024
Dance Haven members preform a dance, choreographed by senior Riley McLaughlin, to the song 'Skate' by Silk Sonic as the opening act to the 2024 Dance Haven Spring showcase on Friday, May 3 in the George H. Slick Auditorium.

Dance Haven’s Spring Showcase dazzles with free-admission performance

The student-run club showcased a performance with diverse dance styles and talent.
Matthew Ramirez '26, Managing Editor of Web
Jun 6, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate outside Strath Haven Middle School on March 8 during President Joe Biden's visit to the middle school. The protesters remained at the event throughout, and hung signs that were removed shortly after the event ended.

[Photo] Incoming college freshmen consider campus safety, protests

Kaitlyn Ho '26 and Clark Kerkstra '27
Jun 6, 2024
Seniors act out the ‘Tik Tok Rizz Party’ on the dance floor during the song ‘Carnival’ by ¥$ at Senior Ball.

[Photo] Seniors make memories at last high school prom

Evelynn Lin ’25, Editor-in-Chief
Jun 6, 2024
Sonnetpalooza members (left to right) Jo Kelly, Luci DiBonaventura, Ella DiBonaventura, Quinn Kuzemka, Meg McManus, Leah Gonzalez-Diaz pose for a brief photoshoot in the Green Mile during sonnetpalooza during April 17.

Sonnetpalooza spreads literary joy

Day of poetry offers unique blend of performance and fundraising.
Matthew Ramirez '26, Managing Editor of Web
Apr 30, 2024
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