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Students that are being homeschooled now have the opportunity to play in Saint Stephen's athletics.
New policy brings 'Non-Traditional Athletes' to SSES Athletics
Jackson Pakbaz, Staff writer • September 10, 2024

Over the summer, the Saint Stephen's athletic program implemented a huge policy change. For the first time ever, “non traditional athletes”...

Early is on time; new tardy policy arrives
Early is on time; new tardy policy arrives
Lucy Preston, Staff writer • September 5, 2024
The updated Faculty Lounge features a long, communal table, updated chairs and couches, and some sleek designs on the cabinets.
Upper School Faculty Lounge gets a makeover
Helen Carey, Staff writer • September 4, 2024
Ms. Gillard (pictured second from the right) at a friend's 8th-grade graduation in Austin, Texas.
10 Questions in 10 Minutes with Gabrielle Gillard
Annette Logan, Staff Writer • August 23, 2024

For a decade, when you walked into the upper school office, you would see Administrative Assistant Mr. Holt's bright smile welcoming you to Saint...

I feel as though I'm running towards a void, with my only guide being a clock, counting down till the life I've known slips from my fingers.
The paradoxical reality of graduating high school: am I ready?
Alex McLemore, Editor-in-Chief • May 10, 2024

For years, I have waited for this moment. I’ve planned where I want to go to college, what I want to study, what I want to be in the future;...

Chris Valcarcel selected as new football head coach
Chris Valcarcel selected as new football head coach
Bode LaBelle, Staff Writer • May 10, 2024

Saint Stephen’s named sixth-grade World Cultures teacher and former SSES football coach, Chris Valcarcel, as the new head coach of the football...

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Class President Hao Li showed effective leadership in his 2023-24 spirit campaign.  

Art by Al Lombardi
Column: Can Anyone beat Hao Li this Homecoming?
Luke Ribeiro-de Sá, Staff Writer • September 11, 2024

First, there was Julius Caesar, Henry VIII, and Margaret Thatcher, and now, at Saint Stephen’s, there is senior class president Hao Li. The...

A reflection of my time in high school.
Dear Sophomores, it's me again
Reese Williams, Associate Editor • May 14, 2024

The first “authentically me” article I wrote For The Gauntlet was an open letter to my class called “Dear Sophomore Class.” At the time,...

Small habits, big impact
Small habits, big impact
Milaan Smith, Associate Editor • May 10, 2024

Many humans navigate life by developing habits. The times they wake up in the morning, what route they take to work, even the time of day they...

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Falcons matchup with bitter rivals ODA tonight at 7.
Saint Stephen's to face ODA tonight in Headmaster's Cup
Jackson Pakbaz, Staff Writer • September 6, 2024

Tonight at 7:00pm, the Saint Stephen’s football team will take on The Out-of-Door Academy in what many believe is the most important game of...

Members of the girls volleyball team celebrate a point.  The girls are 3-0 this season.
Varsity girls volleyball team enters new era
Sophia, Azzopardi • September 3, 2024

The Saint Stephen's girls volleyball team has had its ups and downs in recent years, but with the hiring of new head coach Frank Casaine, the...

The Irish face off against the Aggies on Saturday night

Art by Al Lombardi
Bo’s Picks: The best college football games to watch in Week 1
Bode LaBelle, Staff Writer • August 29, 2024

7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish at 20 Texas A&M Aggies Saturday, 8/31, 7:30 PM, ABC A new era at Texas A&M starts off with a tough...

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Lucy Preston
Lucy Preston
Staff Writer

Lucy Preston is a junior at Saint Stephen's and a first-year staff writer on the gauntlet. Aside from writing, she enjoys shopping and hanging out with friends. A main factor about Lucy is her favorite...

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Yara Nimer
Yara Nimer
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Yara Nimer is a senior, and this is her third year on the gaunt staff. Retiring from the writing crew, Yara is now a member of the video team. She enjoys spending her time with her two cats and going shopping....

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