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The Student News Site of Saucon Valley High School

Panther Press
The Student News Site of Saucon Valley High School

Panther Press
Mr. Gordon holding a trout

Teacher Profile: Jason Gordon

Eddie Cohen, Writer • May 12, 2026

What was the "spark" that first made you want to be an artist and a teacher? The “spark” that led me to become both an artist and a teacher really started with a turning point in my life. I originally...

Staff Profile: Amber Sams

Michael Fruscella and Trevor Hu • May 12, 2026

Student journalists reached out to librarian and teacher Amber Sams. She is the librarian for Saucon Valley High School, runs Friends of Rachel (FOR), environmental club, and the high school reading club. What...

This is Syrus Peña. He is a senior at Saucon Valley High School.

Student Profile: Syrus Peña

April 20, 2026

How do you feel now that you are about to graduate? I feel uneasy in my subconscious, but I know that comes with growing and maturing, in my mind I am focused on my future, as well as doing what I can...

Teacher profile: Mr. T Koch

Scarlet Gregoris, Writer • January 23, 2026

Q: What inspired you to teach? A: I really enjoy helping people and I wanted to make a difference in people's lives Q: What is your favorite part about teaching at Saucon Valley? A: I really enjoy...

Image: Student Bryce Rudolph

Student Profile: Bryce Rudolph

John Wittenberg, Writer • January 23, 2026

Q: Who is your favorite teacher at Saucon Valley? A: Mr. McCann. Q: If this school could improve in any way, what would you suggest? A: Harsher punishments for certain things. Q: If you could...

Student Jackson Mascio. He is a sophomore and is part of theatre.

Student Profile: Jackson Mascio

Luke Evans, Writer • January 23, 2026

In this Q&A series, we highlight the personalities, passions, and perspectives of students, teachers, staff and administration through five quick questions.  Take a look into what makes the Panther...

Teacher profile: Mr. McCann

John Wittenberg, Writer • December 29, 2025

Q:  What do you enjoy most about teaching? A: I enjoy witnessing the creativity that each student brings to class and the interactions we have to help teach one another. Q:  What do you enjoy...

Teacher profile: Mr. Vidumsky

Scarlet Gregoris, Writer • December 29, 2025

Q: What is your favorite part about teaching? A: My favorite part of teaching is when a student who is struggling has that moment where it suddenly makes sense. As someone who struggled with math initially...

Mr Godshall answers questions about his Saucon Valley experience

Teacher Profile: Mr. Godshall

Scarlet Gregoris, Writer • December 1, 2025

Q: What is your favorite part about teaching? A: I really like two things about teaching, especially Tech Ed. First, teaching hands-on content like I do, I get to be creative and see the kids be creative...

Mr. Svitilla

Teacher Profile: Mr Svitilla

John Wittenberg, Writer • December 1, 2025

Q: What is your favorite part about teaching? A: I can be completely honest answering questionnaires such as this. Q: What is your least favorite part about teaching? A: The guilt of not being...

Teacher Profile: Ms. Heppenheimer

Teacher Profile: Ms. Heppenheimer

Samantha Holmes, Writer • October 30, 2025

In this Q&A series, we highlight the personalities, passions, and perspectives of students, teachers, staff and administration through five quick questions.  Take a look into what makes the Panther...

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