the Gauntlet

Varsity tennis season finishes strong

Devon Tallman, Photo Editor • May 15, 2012

As they walked around the Palm Courtyard relishing the congratulations and wishes of good luck from the rest of the Saint Stephen's community, the Varsity Girls Tennis team were all smiles as they headed...

Alum credits Southerland with changing his life

Isabelle Bermudez, Design Editor • May 14, 2012

Looking for a fresh start after a rough experience at another school, alumni Pedro Ramos found exactly what he was looking for at Saint Stephen's: acceptance. Entering the school to find then Upper...

Comedians strive to inform and entertain viewers

Luc Goeders, Opinions Editor • May 11, 2012

The trumpets sound. The eagle soars. Stephen Colbert grabs the American flag and salutes his nation. The crowd bursts into applause and sudden chants of, “Stephen, Stephen!” erupt from off-camera....

AP students balance rigorous course schedules

Monique Chicvak, Managing Editor and News Editor • May 10, 2012

With AP exams underway, along with with so many other commitments pulling students in every direction, some are left wondering if it's even possible to balance what they have on their plate. Taking...

Cake Pop Club finds the reward of their efforts to be sweet

Devon Tallman, Photo Editor • May 10, 2012

Cake pops can put a smile on practically any face. However, as sophomores Chelsea Burgess and Gera Versfeld ventured out at the beginning of this year with the introduction of Cake Pop Club, their goal...

Yearbook Chapel is an “unparalleled” success

Isabelle Bermudez, Design Editor • May 8, 2012

Unparalleled: n. unequaled, unmatched, unsurpassed. Senior Co-Editors Jay Rampertaap and Liam Mercier announced this year's yearbook theme at the annual Yearbook Chapel on Friday morning. They said...

The Sarasota Film Festival offers creative, engaging films for all ages

Devon Tallman, Photo Editor • May 7, 2012

In its 14th year showcasing films from around the world, the Sarasota Film Festival brought some of the world’s best filmmakers to the big screen. Since 1999, this festival has honored actors and actresses,...

Djinis named a National Merit Scholar

Amber Falkner, Co-Editor-in-Chief • May 5, 2012

The National Merit Scholarship Program, in association with the PSAT/NMSQT, has named Saint Stephen's senior Elizabeth Djinis a National Merit Scholar. In addition to being awarded $2,500, she joins her...

Senior talent takes the stage for Senior Showcase

Amber Falkner, Co-Editor-in-Chief • May 3, 2012

PG-rated comedy, fine-tuned singers and musical performances will transform the Upper School Commons this Friday, May 4, at 7 p.m. for the annual Senior Showcase. Students and parents, this is show time. Senior...