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Mrs. Cotton enjoys her awards.
Teacher Superlatives
May 12, 2022
High school relationships: the Ups and Downs
High school relationships: the Ups and Downs
May 12, 2022
Advice for the upcoming exams from students and teachers
Advice for the upcoming exams from students and teachers
May 3, 2022
Globe showcasing various flags belonging to different counties around the world.
Sister school visits are coming back to SSES
May 2, 2022
Mr. Huff enjoying nature
Falcon Spotlight: Mr. Huff
April 29, 2022
PTSD can come from any situation. It isnt a one size fits all term.
Behind the wheel
May 4, 2022
Knowledge is more important than just a number.
Knowledge > Grades
May 2, 2022
Some of the moments that have been captured of me with my friends and family over these past couple of weeks.
Finding love in heartache
April 26, 2022
The mirrors reflection of me vs how I truly appear
Creature of Comparison
March 16, 2022
Gen Z and Baby Boomer members differ in aspects such as health and social media as shown by original art by Sarabeth Wester.
Changing Priorities
March 15, 2022
Junior Luke Donley throws a pitch. Photo Credit: Bella Rosa
What’s happening in Spring Sports as of right now?
April 25, 2022
SSES tennis hype video
SSES tennis hype video
April 19, 2022
The 2022 champions Kansas Jayhawks warming up in the 2016 D1 championship.
College basketball does not disappoint fans and bracket participants
April 5, 2022
Basketball going through a hoop
The Gauntlet’s ‘March Madness Bracket Contest’ is live
March 14, 2022
The winner of this year’s Super Bowl will receive the Lombardi Trophy.
This year’s Super Bowl is worth watching
February 11, 2022
Gavin Conner hard at work learning beneficial skills.
Should you get a job in high school?
April 26, 2022
Heartbreak in high school can be tougher than you think.
Heartbreak in high school
March 22, 2022
Volodimir Zelenskyy visiting Eastern Ukraine in Spring of 2021. Picture by Simon Shuster.
The solution for peace in Ukraine
March 15, 2022
Zendaya stars in HBO Maxs hit series, Euphoria, as Rue who actively struggles with addiction and mental health.
‘Euphoria’ isn’t as far from reality as we think
March 14, 2022
A stop sign to represent the need to realize that it might be time to take a break.
A reminder to take a minute to be present
March 2, 2022
Robert Pattinsons Bruce Wayne as seen in The Batman (2022)
The emo Batman
March 15, 2022
Teen vaping is a big issue nowadays and its strongly advised against.
Do you juul?
December 2, 2019
Letter to the editor: VOTE EXPERIENCED
Letter to the editor: VOTE EXPERIENCED
April 22, 2019
I used to welcome the silence of long study nights, especially after a hectic day at school. Now, its often too quiet, even for my taste.
Adjusting to life without a sister
February 22, 2019
Be the change you want to see on campus
Be the change you want to see on campus
February 21, 2019
Senior Alyssa Nucci and Sophomore Ansley Morris taco their tongues.
Top hidden talents on campus
October 22, 2019
Someone counting money
What it’s like to be a student with a job
May 3, 2019
Emily DAmico (19), Dylan Zoller (20), and Olivia Elisha (19) looking fabulous and ready to take on prom.
Thoughts on prom (from a senior who hates social events)
April 22, 2019
Forever falcons get into a position to take a picture for the year book.
The best (and worst) parts of being a Forever Falcon
March 21, 2019
Watch this bad boy: Stanley Kubricks The Shining
Watch this bad boy: Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining
February 28, 2019
The Brocast is a Gauntlet podcast production.
The BROCAST: Space and the Universe (ft. Mr. Carlson)
October 29, 2021
Share Your Voice is all about stories of kindness in our community and the world
Share Your Voice S2 E3- Kindness Is Life Changing
October 25, 2021
Here, 6 of our beloved Saint Stephens seniors walk the Senior Walk with pride.
2021 Senior Walk photo gallery
April 22, 2021
Mr. Hoonhout in his high school soccer picture.
A Hoon’s Life
February 8, 2021
The Gauntlet Christmas Video
The Gauntlet Christmas Video
December 15, 2020
Kai Coogles Senior Speech
Kai Coogle’s Senior Speech
May 12, 2022
Shaiming Lus senior speech
Shaiming Lu’s senior speech
May 12, 2022
Angel Dais Senior Speech
Angel Dai’s Senior Speech
May 12, 2022
Jamie Springsteads senior speech
Jamie Springstead’s senior speech
May 12, 2022
Sophia Berrys senior speech
Sophia Berry’s senior speech
May 12, 2022
Kai Coogles Senior Speech
Kai Coogle’s Senior Speech
May 12, 2022
Shaiming Lus senior speech
Shaiming Lu’s senior speech
May 12, 2022
Angel Dais Senior Speech
Angel Dai’s Senior Speech
May 12, 2022
Jamie Springsteads senior speech
Jamie Springstead’s senior speech
May 12, 2022
Sophia Berrys senior speech
Sophia Berry’s senior speech
May 12, 2022
Sophomores Isabella, Sienna, Sofia and Julia and juniors Sophia and Paige appreciate time together at prom.
Photo Gallery: Prom 2022
April 27, 2022
Junior Garrett LaFlamme sets the tone for the pep rally.
Homecoming week: Float activity photo gallery
October 6, 2021
Heres another Chin-strapper. We call it this because the look would only appear right on a football player. Lets make this right, people!
PSA: Masked Offenders
September 20, 2021
Junior linebacker Michael Konkol doing what he does.
Photo Gallery: Falcon Football
September 14, 2021
Senior Maxine Mandt excited to add new members to the Latin Club.
Photo Gallery: Club Fair
September 7, 2021
This years production took place in the Falcon Playhouse.
“Beauty and the Beast” production wows audiences
March 22, 2022
The Lower, Middle, and Upper School art show will be held in the Sunshine Library in the Russel Building
All you need to know about Fine Arts Week
March 18, 2022
Share Your Voice is all about stories of kindness in our community and the world
Share Your Voice S2 E4- Kindness Can Be An Adventure
March 18, 2022
Robert Pattinsons Bruce Wayne as seen in The Batman (2022)
The emo Batman
March 15, 2022
Music Man broadway poster that displays title performs names.
‘Music Man’ controversy sparks change
March 1, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving from the Gauntlet!
Are you smarter than a turkey?
November 11, 2021
Quiz: Which Pixar character is your ideal best friend?
Quiz: Which Pixar character is your ideal best friend?
October 28, 2021
Do you know what you want to be for Halloween?
What should you be for Halloween?
October 8, 2021
Christmas songs are a key way to get into the spirit.
Quiz: What holiday song do you need in your life right now?
December 17, 2020
Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou.
Which senior notable are you?
April 27, 2020
American health workers donning protective gear. Photo credit: U.S. Navy
The untold pain of COVID-19
May 5, 2020
The memes that have dominated the Coronavirus era
The memes that have dominated the Coronavirus era
April 30, 2020
Mills in his workshop, where during a 24-hour period, he can produce about 30 masks.
Senior produces, distributes over 200 face shields in fight against COVID
April 10, 2020
When it comes to remote learning, how do teachers really know how much is too much?
How much is too much?
April 2, 2020
Should the gun violence crisis weigh as much on the scale of social action as the Coronavirus?
We should react this way to other contemporary issues
March 30, 2020
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Sophomores Isabella, Sienna, Sofia and Julia and juniors Sophia and Paige appreciate time together at prom.

Photo Gallery: Prom 2022

Reese Williams, staff writer • April 27, 2022

Team Manatee placed 2nd at the State Commissioners Academic Challenge in Division One.

Falcons earn runner-up at state academic competition

Sophia Berry, Editor • April 6, 2022

Saint Stephen’s Academic Team members placed runner up at the State competition over spring Break. Three competitors from Saint Stephen’s attended the Commissioner's Academic Challenge (CAC), a team-style...

Make sure to come see Beauty and the Beast this spring!

Changes in the SSES Production of Beauty and Beast Jr.

Reese Williams, Staff Writer • February 8, 2022

As rehearsals for the production of Beauty and the Beast Jr. kick off, there are some changes happening within the theater’s production this year because of the ongoing pandemic. For the first time at...

Boris Johnson announcing Coronavirus guidelines; the same rules he allegedly breached multiple times.

Rules for thee but not for me: Boris Johnson and ‘Party Gate’

Jackson Nealis, Associate Editor • February 4, 2022

In these chaotic past two years, Americans have been, say, distracted by challenges at home. But if we take a moment to look up from our own situation and gaze across the pond at the political and social...

History Bowl victory

History Bowl victory

Sophia Berry, Editor • November 1, 2021

Over the weekend, Saint Stephens’ Academic team sent two teams to Largo High School, a varsity and a junior varsity, to compete in the regional History Bowl and History Bee competition. Junior Jackson...

Saint Stephens during tropical storm Eta and during the half day.

What is happening tomorrow

Jackson Nealis, Staff Writer • November 11, 2020

Following recent announcements regarding the school closure Thursday, there are still many questions floating around about just what is going on Thursday and Friday. Today, students will be released...

Ms. Pommer uses Goodreads, a popular literary site to review, browse, and share book titles.

Worth a read

Christina Pommer, Contributing Writer • April 8, 2020

If you're interested in books (or you want to be because you're dying of boredom in quarantine), we've been seeking out hardcore Falcon readers too share fresh reviews on popular books. Last month's book...

Winter sports awards recipients are out! Pictured here, Junior Sean Rodriguez earned Most Improved Player for varsity boys soccer.

Winter Sports Awards recipients released

Alyssa Nucci, Associate Editor • March 27, 2020

Varsity Girls Basketball Most Valuable Player - Sarah Stevens Falcon Award - Allie Serterides Perseverance Award - Noelle Bencie Varsity Boys Basketball Most Valuable Player - Matthew Konkol Falcon...

Original art by Evanthia Stirou.

This week’s briefing: Mar. 16-Mar. 20

Alyssa Nucci, Associate Editor • March 17, 2020

AN UPDATE ON SCHOOL CLOSURE The campus will be closed Monday, March 16th - Friday, April 3rd.  From March 16-20, teachers will communicate to students/parents how they will proceed with virtual...

Cate Mulqueen reviews some of todays top fiction in the following blog post. For book-lovers, this is a must-read.

The Gauntlet Book Review: Cate Mulqueen

Allie Serterides, Associate Editor • March 12, 2020

*For all you booklovers out there, The Gauntlet will be partnering up with different bookworms around campus to hear the latest and greatest in fiction.  This week's review features a post...

Poster found in the Marine Science buildings bathroom.

You’ve been recycling wrong, both at school and at home

Kate Folkens, Staff Writer • March 10, 2020

Everyone knows that feeling when your advisor announces that it's your advisory's turn to be on recycling duty for the week.  The dreaded recycling duty consists of the select advisory spending the...

Original art by Evanthia Stirou.

This week’s briefing: Mar. 9-Mar. 13

Alyssa Nucci, Associate Editor • March 9, 2020

Senior Speeches Tuesday, Mar. 10: Aiden Kovich, Salina Yathiraj, Anika Kennedy Friday, Mar. 13: Ty Barker, Dylan Davis, Meg LaFollette Class Photo Day Class photos are this Wednesday, Mar. 11 during...

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