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Conn and Moore posing in front of the US front office. The new administrative duo have set new plans in motion that have made a huge impact on the upper school.
Mrs. Conn and Mr. Moore named permanent US Directors
Annette Logan and Lark Rippy December 2, 2024

Following the departure of the Upper School Director Mr. Andrew Forrester from our administration last year, Mrs. Conn and Mr. Moore, already...

Global Education Coordinator Mrs. Jennifer Hambrick announces this year's Sister School Exchange Programs at an Upper School assembly.
Sister School visits unveiled, applications now available
Haiel Suwaity, Staff Writer • November 12, 2024

Recently, during an assembly in the US Commons, Global Education Coordinator and Spanish teacher Mrs. Jen Hambrick announced that the Sister...

StuCo announced that Homecoming Spirit Week has been postponed at a school assembly on Monday
Spirit Week postponed due to Hurricane Milton
Lynn Minor, Staff Writer • October 23, 2024

Due to the impact of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, Student Council President Victoria Neiva announced on Monday that the long-awaited...

Mrs. Conn in the Philippines during her summer semester abroad
The journey of Mrs. Anna Conn
Blake Lynch, Staff Writer • December 9, 2024

From growing up on several different army bases in the Philippines to becoming the director of the Upper School here at Saint Stephen's, Mrs....

Matthew Christian prepares for take off at SRQ International Airport, where he is close to obtaining his private piloting license.
Junior Matthew Christian is ready to take flight
Kavi Riedi, Staff Writer • November 7, 2024

As an aircraft approaches Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, 17-year-old Matthew Christian, after months of rigorous training, prepares...

The Harkness Discussion method utilizes a roundtable, around which students must lead discussions while the teacher observes.  Art by Al Lombardi
Harkness Discussions are what English class is all about
Luke Ribeiro-de Sá, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024

While sitting through a blocked English 10 Honors class, a Harkness Discussion began. Harkness is a discussion method in which students lead...

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Swipe, buy, regret
Swipe, buy, regret
Sophia Azzopardi, Staff writer • December 10, 2024

In the U.S alone, Amazon sells about 8,600 goods per minute. Every day, of every year. And Amazon is just one of many online shopping platforms...

The album cover for Will Wood's "The Normal Album"
A Musical Enigma: A Look Into Will Wood’s Dynamic Career
Helen Carey, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024

**Trigger Warning: Mentions of eating disorders and drug use.**   Who was your most-listened-to artist on Spotify last year? Everyone...

Girls as young as 11 are buying retinols and other skincare products that do more harm than help to their face.
The real issue with the Sephora Kid skincare craze
Grace Baxendale, Associate Editor • November 4, 2024

Pre-teens and teenage girls have always been obsessed with makeup. When I was 11, I’d look up ombre eyeshadow tutorials and lipstick combinations....

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Senior Captain Ava Foy taking off on offense playing against rival team BCS.
Weekly Sports Roundup
Sarah Black, Blake Lynch, Sophia Azzopardi, and Bode LaBelle December 13, 2024

Girls Weightlifting— Story by Sarah Black The Girls Varsity Weightlifting Team, led by Head Coach Erik Schulz, currently boasts an undefeated...

Winter sports are underway, with boys and girls soccer, girls weightlifting, and boys basketball beginning their seasons.
Fresh new faces and ambitious expectations
Andrei Black, Laila Yavalar, Kavi Riedi, Sarah Black, and Betsy Neal December 11, 2024

Barreling down the lane at a recent meet, Cameron Sanders was a key part of the relay that earned 20th in the State tournament.
Varsity Swim caps stellar season with 3 top 20 finishes
Sawyer Girgis and Haiel Suwaity December 5, 2024

On Nov. 16, a group of five swimmers traveled to Ocala for the State Championship tournament, where sophomore Blair Wootson finished 15th in...

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Lynn Minor
Lynn Minor
Staff Writer

Lynn Minor is a sophomore on the Gauntlet, and even though she is new to staff, she has many years of writing experience under her wing. She enjoys creating original characters for already existing fantasy...

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Lucy Preston
Lucy Preston
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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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