March 18, 2019

The third interim ended last week, and that means two things: Pre-Calculus students are dreading their report cards, and it's almost time to pick classes for next year. And while you may not have considered...

February 22, 2019

During my freshman year, it wasn’t uncommon for people to ask how I felt about my sister leaving for college, especially in the months leading up to graduation. In an effort to keep the mood light, I...

February 15, 2019

Note: The editorial board represents the opinions of the editors and staff of The Gauntlet. For those of us who have been part of the Saint Stephen’s community for longer than the past two years,...

February 5, 2019

Many Upper School students simply can’t start their day off right without a Starbucks cup o’ joe in the morning before heading to class. Much of the country acts the same way–we just can’t get...

January 14, 2019

Over the holiday break, I came across an article that addresses an increasingly prevalent issue in our national school system: how early school start times and resulting sleep deprivation are proving to...

March 11, 2019

In February, students from the upper school band and the Falcon Voices, accompanied by Ms. Hambrick and Reverend Rich, went on a trip to New Orleans, one of the musical epicenters of the United States.  The...

March 5, 2019

They say that actors make or break a show. That amazing acting can make a bad script seem great. Everyone always focuses on the actors and the cast, the people in the spotlight. But the few of us that...

March 4, 2019

Every year for Gym Day, the Student Council plans a fun day of games and competition for the Upper School classes.  The winners of each event earn spirit points for their class, which ultimately leads...

February 12, 2019

Valentine’s Day is an highly anticipated time of year, when couples take the time to shower each other with love and build on their relationships.  If your like most of us, the time has whittled...

February 7, 2019

In a surprise move last January (2018), the Saint Stephen's administration announced that the Upper School would participate in a "social experiment," requiring students to leave cellphones at home for...