the Gauntlet

Senior Zack Gromko’s robot solves Rubik’s Cube; breaks Guinness World Record

Indre Zalepuga, Features Editor • January 7, 2016

Not everyone can say that they know a Guinness World Record holder who built a robot to solve the Rubik’s Cube. But many students at Saint Stephen’s can. Senior Zack Gromko, a Falcon since 4th grade,...

Humble beginnings: Saint Stephen’s teachers bring us the school’s history

Henry Howell, Author • January 5, 2016

Wide open and fenceless. That was the Saint Stephen’s campus in the 1970s. Where the High School and new green Middle School stand now, there was nothing more than a strip mall of local businesses and...

New upperclassmen brave long flights to start fresh in a new world

Indre Zalepuga, Features Co-Editor • September 18, 2015

This summer, students from all around the world said bittersweet goodbyes to their families, hopped on planes, and flew to America to embark on their new school year at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School....

Homecoming dance-off video: check out the moves!

Julien Freij (film credit to MS Journalism), Video Editor • September 17, 2015

New school year brings #change to all fronts

Benjamin Whorf, Contributing Writer • September 17, 2015

On the morning of August 21, Saint Stephen’s students walked to the gymnasium for the opening chapel of the 2015-2016 year, welcomed by the noise of Earth digging machines. These machines are working...

A guide to Homecoming Week

Josh Willard, Contributing Writer • September 14, 2015

The rush is upon us. Homecoming Week is fast approaching and the annual stir surrounding everything from costume ideas to spirit events has once again gripped the student body. So, are you ready for the...

#MyWeirdFamily

Tiffany Chinwuba, Opinions Section Editor • September 2, 2015

Seventeen Magazine has a fairly new section called "Traumaramas." It is all about embarrassing moments of celebs and average people. Being a teen, this concept inspired me: I would search the far reaches...

Congratulations to our Morehead-Cain scholar, Jakob Hamilton

Tiffany Chinwuba, Opinion Section Editor • May 8, 2015

Applying for college is a stressful process, but the high blood pressure does not end there. Many people in college feel the stress of balancing academics and a social life, and one needs not even mention...

Falcons take on Falcon Fury at Senior Busch Gardens Day

Shreya Patel, Culture/Social Media Editor • April 14, 2015

On Monday, April 13th, the senior class and members of the student council visited Busch Gardens in Tampa. In celebration of their win in the 2014-2015 spirit contest, the class of 2016 finally embarked...

Seniors steal the stage in “High School Musical”

Indre Zalepuga, Features Co-Editor • March 18, 2015

It's likely that every student has seen High School Musical, watched the dance-along, and sung the catchy songs. But they probably never dreamed that they'd take the role of a HSM character. Fortunately,...

STEAM Exhibition and Alexi Tucker Art Show sweep through SSES

Tiffany Chinwuba, Opinions Editor • March 13, 2015

Walking through the Russell Building, the walls, both upstairs and downstairs, are decorated with the hard work of students. The Alexi Tucker Art Show and the STEAM show, (meant to showcase the importance...

High School Musical hits the stage Thursday, March 12th

Kaitlyn Siegel, Features Editor • March 5, 2015

The student production of High School Musical comes to Saint Stephen's next week. Be sure to mark your calendars. A full-length feature article by editor Indre Zalepuga is coming soon, so be sure to...