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Upper school says goodbye to first semester menu

Upper school says goodbye to first semester menu

Sully Maley, Director of Visual/Creative Media January 8, 2019

It’s finally happening. Last year’s lunch is back. That’s right, not only has Chick-fil-A returned, but so have many of last year's favorites, such as Domino's and Ocean Star. "So far, we've...

Mrs. Cunningham and her best friend Alyssa participated on the notorious show, Wheel of Fortune.

Between the Bells: Ms. Cunningham

Jack Barnes, Staff Writer January 8, 2019

After the birth of her daughter this summer, Mrs. Broaddus began teaching part-time in the upper school, leaving a big role for another English teacher to take. Enter Ms. Nicole Cunningham. Ms. Cunningham...

Week 2: Advisory door decorating competition (Photo Gallery)

Week 2: Advisory door decorating competition (Photo Gallery)

Mark Gharby, Section Editor December 11, 2018

This week, the entire upper school launched into the holiday spirit as advisories placed their finishing touches on their advisory doors. The famous Advisory Door Decoration Competition is in its final...

Senior Jarrett Millican taking photos in the Palm Courtyard.

Artist Spotlight: Jarrett Millican

Alex DeStefano, Staff Writer December 6, 2018

At Saint Stephen's, it's clear to see that our school has an abundance of students with a significant talent for art, and in particular photography. Out of the many amazing photographers, teacher Mrs....

Between the Bells: Mr. Santa Maria

Between the Bells: Mr. Santa Maria

Jack Barnes, Staff Writer December 5, 2018

Last year, the English Department lost some key members of its staff, both Mr. Peterson and Mrs. Broaddus (who slightly changed roles).  This left big shoes to fill. Enter Mr. Mark Santa Maria, who...

Top ten study techniques to ace your exams

Top ten study techniques to ace your exams

Olivia Elisha, Staff Writer December 3, 2018

*IMPORTANT NOTE:  The techniques in this article are purely satirical; please do not actually study for your exams in these ways.* Binge Netflix Studying weeks before an exam is lame. Instead,...

The Saint Stephens Green Team (Sidney Knowles, Matthew Thomas, Colton Melnick, all 19, and Connor McCray, 21,) prepare for an upcoming round at Southeast High School.

Academic team season recap (Senior Night on Dec. 4th!)

Jules Pung, Staff Writer November 27, 2018

With an undefeated streak thus far, the Saint Stephen's "Green Team," made up of mostly upperclassmen and veteran members, has racked up a total of 608 points throughout their participation in each of...

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Spring musical cast announced

Emily D'Amico, Managing Editor November 16, 2018

The official cast for the Addams Family Musical has now been announced. Performances will be March 20th at 7:00, March 21st at 7:00, and two shows on March 22nd at 4:00 and 6:30. Tickets will...

Local journalist Dennis Maley visits the Gauntlet

Local journalist Dennis Maley visits the Gauntlet

Jack Barnes, Staff Writer November 13, 2018

On Wednesday of last week, The Gauntlet invited journalist Dennis Maley (father of The Gauntlet's design editor Sully Maley) to discuss the state of journalism in today's world. Mr. Maley is an acclaimed...

SSES to support local refugee relocation program

SSES to support local refugee relocation program

Emily D'Amico, Managing Editor November 9, 2018

Imagine stepping off of an airplane in a country where you don't speak the language. The sights, the sounds, the colors, the smells, everything is unfamiliar to you. This is your new home. As the holiday...

Junior, Meg LaFollette, does pencil sketches by the iconic falcon fountain in the courtyard.

Artist Spotlight: Meg LaFollette

Jack Barnes, Staff Writer November 6, 2018

Here in the Saint Stephen’s Upper School, we have a variety of talented artists, ranging from musicians to actors to painters. One of our hidden talents is junior artist Meg LaFollette. Meg grew up in...

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StuCo Coin Wars ends Wednesday at 3pm

Mark Gharby, Section Editor November 6, 2018

After a tireless week of collecting money to raise funds for the end-of-the-year Busch Gardens trip, Student Council members are ready to go on to the next phase of the Coin Wars: the pieing ceremony. Coin...

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