The Panther Press

02/20/2025

PHOTOS: Girls basketball team puts up strong effort in playoff round two loss

The Panthers left it all on the court, ending the game with a 32-50 loss.

The Panthers look to come back in the postseason in the District 1 5A playbacks and will compete with Lower Moreland at Lower Moreland High School on Friday, February 21 at 6 p.m.

✏️📸: Savvas Zeibekis ’26, Contributor

Read more at link here - https://shpantherpress.com/girls-basketball-team-puts-up-strong-effort-in-playoff-round-two-loss/

02/11/2025

Making the call: The process behind snow days

A snow day means fun for students, but the decision-making starts before they grab their sleds.

“We’ll have others around the district getting up early, checking roads,” Interim Superintendent Dr. Jim Scanlon said. “I make calls to overnight policemen that are driving roads in the night to give me an idea of what the roads are like. Our facilities guys are in, making sure we got salt, plows, and everything down.”

✏️: Matteo Ventresca ‘25

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As snow covers the high school hill, students grab their sleds and turn the hill into a playground. However, a difficult process occurs behind the scenes before they enjoy a day off. It’s a p…

02/01/2025

Community members took part in a day of swim and dive events to raise money for cancer research at the annual Rex Storch Memorial Swim-a-Thon.

Story + Photos: Joya Nath '28, Morgan Matthews '28

On Saturday, January 18, the SHHS pool hosted the third annual Rex Storch Swim-a-Thon, in partnership with Swim Across America. According to their website, SAA’s mission is to “Fund cancer research…

01/31/2025

Haven students lent a hand to ensure people in need received essential items, taking the day ‘on’ instead of off for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Story: Matteo Ventresca ‘25
Video: Evelynn Lin ‘25

Students stood on one end of the table, smiling as they handed out bags filled with food and essential supplies to individuals and families dressed in layers. The sounds of “Thank you” and “Have a …

01/13/2025

PHOTOS: Varsity boys basketball defeats Ridley at Hope for Hallie game

The Panthers raised awareness for teen mental health with an information table, speakers, and a home win.

✏️: Joya Nath '28 and Matteo Ventresca '25

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The varsity boys basketball team achieved a rewarding victory against Ridley High School at the Hope for Hallie home game on January 11, 2024, with a final score of 69-55. According to their websit…

01/11/2025

Exploring the history of Haven teams

A quick review of the beginnings and ends of Haven’s sports teams.

“The girls ice hockey team, from what I understand, went away because they didn’t have enough players to form the team. I think the last time we had it was PennHaven, so it was a team of both Penncrest and Strath Haven kids,” Athletic director Ms. Lynelle Mosley said.

✏️: Calpurnia Fries '27, Reporter

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Over the decades, many teams have graced Strath Haven’s halls, including Women’s Ice Hockey, Women’s Rowing, and Gymnastics teams. These teams have been discontinued, and their conceptions and eve…

01/11/2025

EPISODE SEVEN OF THE PANTHER POD IS OUT NOW!!

On the seventh episode of The Panther Pod, hosts Matteo Ventresca and Manny Pickup introduce junior Brock Reid and senior Carson Farrington, two captains for Haven’s boys varsity hockey team, to discuss the team’s dynamics and their goals for the season.

The Panther Pod, hosted by Matteo Ventresca and Manny Pickup, explores everything Haven Sports and beyond. Follow and rate on Spotify and Apple Music.

🎤: Matteo Ventresca ’25, Manny Pickup ’26 with Brock Reid ‘26, Carson Farrington ‘25

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On the seventh episode of The Panther Pod, hosts Matteo Ventresca and Manny Pickup introduce junior Brock Reid and senior Carson Farrington, two captains for Haven’s boys varsity hockey team, to di…

12/30/2024

12/30/2024

Did you love contributing to Haven student publications in high school?

Alums of Strath Haven's yearbook and newspaper staffs—any year—are invited to join current students for an informal reconnect and open house on Friday, January 3 from 6-8 p.m. Roundtable / Q&A at 7 p.m.

We've got a great group already signed up to attend, and we hope other alums can join us. Please RSVP at the link below so we have enough snacks!
https://forms.gle/29oWQ8CNB7rxccmHA

12/22/2024

PHOTOS, VIDEO: With the holiday season quickly approaching, Mrs. Nancy Tang’s Chinese 4 Honors class took to some classrooms to perform “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” in Chinese for their classmates on December 20. The class performed in three classes: Mr. Robert Zakrzewski’s English 10 class, Mr. Daniel Peterson’s world religions class, and Mrs. Danielle Ciamaichelo’s chemistry class.

✏️📷🎥: Matteo Ventresca '25, Evelynn Lin '25

https://shpantherpress.com/chinese-caroling/

12/21/2024

The gym was flooded with spectators for the first-ever home girls’ wrestling meet on Wednesday, December 18. The meet was girls wrestling’s second competition as a team after their tournament on Wednesday, December 7.

The girls pulled through at home, winning 30-18 against Lower Merion and losing 30-42 against Pottstown.

✏️📷: Evie Fernandez '27

https://shpantherpress.com/photos-girls-wrestling-triumphs-over-lower-merion-loses-to-pottstown/

12/21/2024

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Choral and orchestral music filled the auditorium on Tuesday, December 17 as the String and Symphonic Orchestras and the Camerata, Cantata, and Silvertones ensembles performed their well-rehearsed repertoire to family and friends.

✏️📷: Evelynn Lin '25
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https://shpantherpress.com/haven-chorus-orchestra-showcase-winter-concert-to-community/

12/20/2024

ALL ABOARD THE POLAR EXPRESS!

The symphony orchestra returned to the second floor on Tuesday, December 10, to perform in a “The Polar Express” themed pop-up concert.

Video, photos, and story:
https://shpantherpress.com/all-aboard-the-polar-express-orchestra-performs-in-themed-hallway/

12/19/2024

The December issue is here! Pick up a copy in select art, English, and social study classrooms as well as on the third floor newsstand near the main office.

Read the online version or stories at www.shpantherpress.com

12/16/2024

Wearing brightly colored pinnies and avoiding tackles, students and teachers launched into Thanksgiving break from the gym for the first Turkey Bowl in four years.

✏️: Matthew Ramirez '26, Managing Editor of Web

https://shpantherpress.com/turkey-bowl-tradition-returns-after-four-years/

12/14/2024

Here is the release and full list of publications recognized as Crown finalists. We were so excited to get this news from Columbia Scholastic Press Association!

https://precollege.sps.columbia.edu/news/2025-crown-awards-announcement-finalists

12/13/2024

Dance Haven promises exciting student-led performance

Participants in the student-run club share what they are doing to prepare everyone for the winter showcase.

“We are rehearsing our dances, getting the music from each choreographer, and making sure everyone’s ready for dress rehearsals,” Dance Haven leader Norah Magargee said.

The Dance Haven Winter Showcase is scheduled for Friday, December 13, at 7 p.m. in the Strath Haven Auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public.

✏️: Kate Santee '28, Reporter

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On the evening of Friday, December 13, Haven’s dancers will showcase their talent and creativity to connect with the audience. After the crowd was left in awe from the dance showcases last year, va…