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the Gauntlet

Mrs. Paleczny gives guidelines for a powerpoint project to her World History 1 class.

From quarks to cultures: New freshman history class makes its debut

Jules Pung, Staff Writer September 10, 2018

For as long as the students of the Upper School can remember, Western Civilizations has been the one and only history class offered to freshman.  The course has been a lynch-pin of the history curriculum...

SSES 101: Survival tips from a seasoned veteran

SSES 101: Survival tips from a seasoned veteran

Emily D'Amico, Managing Editor September 4, 2018

As every new school years kick into full swing, each student approaches the year with a different perspective. Many students start off the year getting everything done and turned in time, but then struggle...

Too early to play the stock market?  Many Falcons are already doing it

Too early to play the stock market? Many Falcons are already doing it

Jacob Whorf, Staff Writer May 1, 2018

Unfortunately, stock market investing is a medium of money making rather unfamiliar to most. However, nowadays investing is gaining popularity, with about 20-30 percent of our high school students...

Several iconic teachers to leave Upper School; new recruits to come!

Several iconic teachers to leave Upper School; new recruits to come!

Nicholas Mattheys, Staff Writer April 30, 2018

The end of the 2017-2018 school year is around the corner, and with it, several teachers are moving on to different endeavors or retiring. Whether these are close or far, Saint Stephen’s Upper School...

The Latin team poses with all the trophies and ribbons they earned

Falcons crush at Latin States; several members win State titles

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief April 27, 2018

Last week, the Saint Stephen’s Latin Team spent three days, from April 18 until April 20, in Orlando to participate in the State Latin Forum. Students from both the Middle School and the Upper School...

Under the sea: Marine Science program takes SSES to next level

Under the sea: Marine Science program takes SSES to next level

Jacob Whorf, Staff Writer April 13, 2018

Living in Florida is an experience unlike most in other states around the country. Thousands of people move here every year to soak up our warm weather, sunny skies, and world-class beaches. For many...

After Parkland, Saint Stephens reflects on safety, gun control

After Parkland, Saint Stephen’s reflects on safety, gun control

Nicholas Mattheys, Staff Writer April 9, 2018

Columbine, Sandy Hook, Las Vegas, and now Parkland. School shootings, in fact, shootings in general, are spreading like a plague across America.  There have been seven since the beginning of 2018....

Meaningful community service: Boys and Girls Club

Meaningful community service: Boys and Girls Club

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief April 4, 2018

Community service, being a requirement for graduation, is an important part of being a student at Saint Stephen’s. Students start early in middle mchool with regular community service trips during the...

What should you watch next? Students share their top Netflix picks

What should you watch next? Students share their top Netflix picks

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief March 15, 2018

Netflix, despite being relatively new, has become really popular and has even served to replace cable television for many people. This isn’t any different among Saint Stephen’s students, as most...

Ready for Powder Puff next Friday?  Here are the dos and donts for the big game

Ready for Powder Puff next Friday? Here are the do’s and don’ts for the big game

Ryan Thompson, News Editor March 13, 2018

For this year’s Gym Day, a recently added festivity is drawing some hype: “Powder Puff” football is coming, and the students are all about it. Powder Puff football is a much-loved game at many...

Mock Trial headed to States! Gauntlet Wednesday to honor team

Mock Trial headed to States! Gauntlet Wednesday to honor team

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief March 12, 2018

On March 3rd, the Saint Stephen’s Mock Trial team traveled to Sarasota to compete in the circuit 12 competition, which includes schools from Manatee, Sarasota, and Desoto counties. Their performance...

Falcon wrestlers compete in the state tournament; Manning places 4th in state

Falcon wrestlers compete in the state tournament; Manning places 4th in state

The Gauntlet Staff March 5, 2018

On March 2nd and 3rd, Saint Stephen's sent three wrestlers to the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Florida. The wrestlers who competed at the state tournament were Jake Manning (Junior), Max Manning (Senior)...

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