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STRATH HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL, WALLINGFORD, PA
April 2019
WHY HAVEN RELAYS: An inflatable arch welcomes participants to Strath Haven’s 2019 Relay for Life event, which was held on April 27, 2019. Upon entering the gates, teams had a chance to raise money, celebrate the lives of loved ones, mourn those they have lost, and spend time with friends and family. Photo courtesy Maddie Marks
Relay for Life Finishes Run at Haven With Successful 2019 Event Laughs were shared and tears were shed during the school’s emotional last Relay for Life. Editorial Board
event were invited into the main tent for lunch. A couple of event-wide games were hosted over the he Wallingford-Swarthmore community gathered on course of the day to create some friendly competition, such King Field on Saturday, April 27, 2019, to celebrate as the Scavenger Hunt and the Water Balloon Toss. Strath Haven’s last annual Relay for Life event. Also throughout the day were the WSSD elementary Over $30,000 dollars was raised before and during the school mini-walks, to celebrate the work that the event, with 65 teams registered. Teams came from all over elementary schools have done for Relay for Life and to the area -- among the participants were elementary and thank them for their involvement. middle schoolers, Strath Haven alumni, WSSD teachers, In the evening, the main tent housed a lively Quizzo and community members, along with high schoolers. game hosted by Haven math teacher Mr. Andrew Benzing. The event was run by seniors and committee leaders Things slowed down with the Luminaria Ceremony, Ava Fowler, Dana Hubbell, and Abby MacPherson, with one of the most emotional parts of the event. Haven the help of publicity leaders Erin O’Brien and students Julia and Andrew Lowman delivered Bethany Anderson. “We were a heartfelt speech about three loved ones they Strath Haven High School Spanish teacher all really happy lost to cancer. Mrs. Jo-Ann Morris-Brady has been the faculty with the success Following the Lowmans, Haven science advisor for Relay for Life for many years and of our efforts.” teacher Ms. Sheryl Ursillo spoke about her has helped tremendously with the success of experience with breast cancer, and thanked -Abby MacPherson, the event. Because of her large contributions her friends and family for all of their love and Committee leader to Haven’s Relay for Life, the event is retiring support. with her this year. Participants then walked quietly around the This year’s Relay for Life, however, proved incredibly track, which was illuminated with purple luminaria. In the successful despite its run at Haven coming to an end. away stands, the word “CURE” was lit up by luminaria The day opened up with a touching speech by Haven in purple. The Silvertones sang a selection of quiet, sweet English teacher Mr. Kevin Haney, who encouraged the songs while many people hugged and cried. audience to let go of their fear when facing troubling Ultimately, 2019 Relay for Life was a success. “We times. Haney then led the opening lap of the Relay. were all really happy with the success of our efforts,” Around midday was the Survivor Ceremony and says committee leader Abby MacPherson. “We worked Luncheon. Haven history teacher Mrs. Claudia Carlsson incredibly hard throughout the year and I’m proud of all gave an emotional speech during the ceremony, after we, as a school and community, accomplished.” which all survivors and their families and caretakers at the
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Haven Works With Diversity Consultant Maddie Marks, ‘19 Editor-in-Chief
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arch 6, 2019’s three-hour early dismissal was not just for the fun of it. After the majority of students left on that Wednesday, diversity expert Dr. Philip McAdoo spoke with students and teachers about diversity and acceptance in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District. Dr. McAdoo is an educator and activist (and former Broadway actor) who has published several books. He frequently visits institutions such as schools and workplaces to discuss issues of race, gender, and sexuality. He was hired by Strath Haven administration to facilitate discussions between members of the high school community, paying specific attention to how to communicate concerns of the students to teachers and administrators. The half day on March 6, however, was not the first time Dr. McAdoo came to Strath Haven. He entered the Strath Haven community much earlier this year as a part of the widespread objective to make WSSD more accepting and accessible, especially for minority groups. In the School Board minutes from the February 25, 2019 meeting, Dr. Brown discussed one of his goals for the year, “Equity, Access, and Excellence.” He emphasized the importance of positive school
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