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Juniors Nadia Grubbs and George Frano spending time with their Falcon Friends.

First Falcon Friend event brings community together

Sawyer Girgis and Laila Yavalar October 4, 2024

On Wednesday Oct. 2nd, Falcons of all ages gathered for the first Falcon Friend event of the year. Falcon Friend gatherings are hour-long, community-building activities, where older students are paired...

The long-awaited Dr. Janet S. Pullen S.T.E.A.M. Center, located on 41st Street by the Campus Center, is currently under construction but is expected to be a part of campus life next school year.

S.T.E.A.M Center set to open in July 2025

Lucy Preston, Staff Writer September 25, 2024

The long-awaited S.T.E.A.M Center, located on 41st St, is slated to open its doors this summer, in time for the '25-26 school year. The new building will provide a space for quality programming in science,...

This summer, hospitals reported an almost 25% increase in emergency cases relating to the coronavirus.  As a tourist destination, Florida is vulnerable to waves of the disease. 

Art by Al Lombardi

Resurgence of Covid impacts academics, athletics

Sawyer Girgis, Staff writer September 24, 2024

Covid-19 was on the rise this summer, with hospitals reporting almost a 25% increase in emergency cases relating to the coronavirus. In recent weeks, Saint Stephen’s has experienced aspike in students...

Freshman students perform in Professional Dress during the Freshman Chapel Takeover

First Professional Dress Day held during Freshman Chapel takeover

Jackson Pakbaz and Andrei Black September 18, 2024

Yesterday, the Upper School held the first Professional Dress Day of the year.  The date was selected to coincide with the “Freshman Chapel Takeover,” a new tradition this year where each grade-level...

Students that are being homeschooled now have the opportunity to play in Saint Stephen's athletics.

New policy brings ‘Non-Traditional Athletes’ to SSES Athletics

Jackson Pakbaz, Staff writer September 10, 2024

Over the summer, the Saint Stephen's athletic program implemented a huge policy change. For the first time ever, “non traditional athletes” (students attending virtual or homeschooling), and who don’t...

Early is on time; new tardy policy arrives

Early is on time; new tardy policy arrives

Lucy Preston, Staff writer September 5, 2024

It’s no secret to Falcons that things are changing around the upper school: the change in dress code policy, no food deliveries, after-school detention, a revamped tardy policy, you name it.   One...

No Doordash, Grubhub, Ubereats, or any food delivery service

‘No Food Delivery’ policy arrives to mixed reactions on campus

Haiel Suwaity, Staff writer September 4, 2024

Imagine you're in physics, craving an iced latte from Dunkin Donuts, or some crispy Taco Bell quesadillas. In the past you would've been able to open up Uber Eats or Doordash and order the local grub directly...

The updated Faculty Lounge features a long, communal table, updated chairs and couches, and some sleek designs on the cabinets.

Upper School Faculty Lounge gets a makeover

Helen Carey, Staff writer September 4, 2024

This summer, Head of College Counseling Mrs. Trisha Hasbrouck took it upon herself to give the faculty lounge a much-needed makeover. Hasbrouck, along with others from College Counseling, found the...

New dress code policy on full display in StuCo fashion show

New dress code policy on full display in StuCo fashion show

Al Lombardi and Laila Yavalar September 4, 2024

There’s a new policy in town, folks, and during assembly on Friday, August 16th, StuCo held a Fashion Show to help students visualize this year’s changes to the Dress Code. The changes, and the...

Long-time staff member Mr. Moore has easily moved into his new position.

Mr. Moore steps into new role as Upper School Assistant Director

Blake Lynch, Staff Writer August 28, 2024

With the departure of former Upper School Director Mr. Andrew Forrester last year, a new role has emerged for long-time head coach, English teacher, and Department Chair, Mr. Jamie Moore, as the Upper...

A lower school student rings the bell to bring in the 2023-24 school year at the Opening Chapel

All-school Opening Gathering set for this Friday

Lark Rippy, Staff Writer August 22, 2024

This Friday at 8:15pm in the Hoagland Arena, the whole SSES community will gather for an inspirational kickoff to the 2024-25 school year. For as long as most Falcons can remember, the event was called...

Photo from Cum Laude induction in 2019. "(names listed from left to right) Maria Erquiaga , Hailey Mallard, Augustus Bayard, Catherine Van Keuren, Hailey Kadivar, and Kassandra Haakman."

Everything you need to know before the Cum Laude Society induction

Savannah Hrubar, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

The Cum Laude Society is a big deal, and for many, it is the most prestigious honor society that exists in academia. On Friday, April 19th, the Cum Laude Induction Ceremony will be held in the chapel...

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