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Embracing your inner artist

Embracing your inner artist

Evanthia Stirou, Artistic Director February 24, 2022

Towards the beginning of this school year, when I was experiencing some emotional turbulence, I left my home for a change of scenery and to visit my uncle and aunt. I stayed at their house for a few days,...

Finding the perfect balance between summer sun and portfolio isnt so hard.

The perfect summer

Alex McLemore, Staff Writer February 15, 2022

My friend pulls up outside my house in her gray Acura. The passenger seat has piles of fast food bags blocking the seat. After I finally make room for myself, we drive, windows down, along Manatee Avenue...

Mrs. Conns advisory sports the new spirit shirts.

Arrival of new spirit shirts causes stir

Reese Williams, Staff Writer January 26, 2022

Many students were surprised when they walked into their advisories on Monday and saw the new spirit shirts. These white, short-sleeve, oxford shirts, each embroidered with the school logo, were designed...

Voices in the Nest: Noah Varney

Voices in the Nest: Noah Varney

Gavin Conner, Staff Writer January 19, 2022

The Gauntlet asked Noah Varney, a freshman here at Saint Stephen's, what the one thing that impacted his life the most was. He knew his answer immediately.  “The thing that impacted me most in my life...

Winter Formal will be held on Saturday, January 21st, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Gym.

Winter Formal Returns to Saint Stephen’s

Jackson Nealis, Associate Editor January 12, 2022

For the first time since the pandemic began, the Student Council is bringing back the Winter Formal. Hosted on January 29th from 7-9pm, the Winter Formal is a school dance for all upper school students....

The heartbreak of a lifetime.

Dear High School

Nikole Cosentino, Social Media Director January 10, 2022

01/10/22 Dear High School, We have been together for a long time. It’s not easy to tell you this, but I have been thinking a lot lately and I don't think this is going to work out. It’s not you,...

Alumni Spotlight: Jeremy Jackman

Alumni Spotlight: Jeremy Jackman

Aquiles Gonzalez, Staff Writer January 7, 2022

A former Saint Stephen’s student is back on campus, but this time as a new staff member. This former Falcon is none other than Jeremy Jackman, who has stepped up as the head of the Alumni Council in...

Falcons share their New Years resolutions

Falcons share their New Year’s resolutions

Reese Williams, Staff Writer December 10, 2021

New Year's resolutions ons: some people hate them, others love to make them and never follow through. Then there's the small percent of people who actually follow through with their resolutions. As the...

Christmas caroling is just one of the many ways that SSES students spread holiday cheer!

Campus Christmas traditions

Sophia Berry, Editor December 9, 2021

December is here and the holidays are upon us! As the month of December progresses, the Saint Stephen’s community is celebrating the holiday season in a multitude of ways, from the Fledglings to the...

Frustration and exhaustion from school is something that happens to all of us.

What to do when you just don’t care

Sanna Lexhed, Associate Editor December 8, 2021

I have come to a point in the school year when I find myself reciting the words “I don’t care” over and over again. Five hours’ worth of homework? Don’t care. Two big tests tomorrow? Don’t...

This is a picture of Dr. Suprenand with his grandparents.

Voices in the Nest: Dr. Paul Suprenand

Gavin Conner, Staff Writer December 7, 2021

Dr. Suprenand became a science teacher because of the influence his grandparents had on him. “My grandfather and my grandmother were the most amazing people, and they came from very different backgrounds....

For their Senior gift, the class of 2021 decided to transform the Palm Courtyard.

Graduating class gives palm courtyard a refresh

Jackson Nealis, Associate Editor December 4, 2021

If, during the past couple of days, you’ve walked through the Palm courtyard, you may have noticed something different about the area around the fountain. A new, brick pathway now encircles the fountain,...

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