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The smiling face pictured here is that of Coach Kelly, standing in front of the football field.

Falcon Spotlight: Coach Kelly Colwell

Nikole Cosentino, Social Media Director and Staff Writer September 14, 2021

As some of you may have heard, Coach Hodges is no longer the official athletic trainer at SSES; she has been promoted to Saint Stephen’s Coordinator of Health and Human Performance. With Hodges’ new...

Dr. Elsner joined the English Department this year.

Falcon Spotlight: Dr. Elsner

Reese Williams, Staff Writer September 13, 2021

As we start a new school year, we meet new friends and new teachers.  This year, replacing Mrs. Price who retired, SSES welcomed Dr. Margaret Elsner to the faculty. Some 9th and 10th-grade students...

My Ten Series: Mr. Santa Marias top 10 cultural must-haves

My Ten Series: Mr. Santa Maria’s top 10 cultural must-haves

Jordan Clark, Staff Writer May 12, 2021

As part of a “getting to know you” series in theNew York Times, Grace VanderWaal (an american singer-songwriter) was asked to disclose what cultural items make up her ‘top 10 list’ of things she...

My Ten Series: Mrs. Misiewiczs Top 10 cultural must-haves

My Ten Series: Mrs. Misiewicz’s Top 10 cultural must-haves

Jordan Clark, Staff Writer May 11, 2021

As part of a “getting to know you” series in theNew York Times, Grace VanderWaal (an american singer-songwriter) was asked to disclose what cultural items make up her ‘top 10 list’ of things she...

Rosser in action as he commands his go-kart around a track.

Falcon Spotlight: Noah Rosser

Joseph Salu, Staff Writer April 30, 2021

As a freshman, he’s been part of a racing team since 2018, won regional races, and participated in a huge fundraiser. While social distancing has affected a lot of hobbies this year, go-kart racer Noah...

The top secret tips are concealed in folders pictured above.

Five secret tips to ace your college interviews

Lina Graf, Staff Writer April 28, 2021

*The following piece is a satire. Picture this: You’re a freshman at your dream university (Harvard, Yale, or even Princeton), sitting in Calculus 102 with the next three years of your college life...

Students had the opportunity to choose the direction of the school in elections yesterday.

Student Elections 2021: The Race Begins

Jackson Nealis, Staff Writer April 13, 2021

Another annual Saint Stephen’s tradition is coming: elections for Student Council and Class Officers. Some may see running for an elected position as “just for nerds” or for only the most power...

This image displays Cassidy Miller, a Saint Stephens freshman and a gauntlet staff writer, above her podcast Share Your Voice

Freshman Cassidy Miller’s podcast features nationally renowned guests

Sanna Lexhed, Associate Editor April 13, 2021

Cassidy Miller, a Saint Stephen’s freshman, kicked off her first year on the Gauntlet staff with a creative, modern approach to journalism: she created a podcast series called “Share Your Voice,”...

Sarabeth Wester illustrates the scholarship bringing a brighter, clearer future.

What is the Florida ‘Bright Futures’ Scholarship?

Lina Graf, Social Media Manager April 12, 2021

Calling all freshmen, sophomores, and juniors! You’re going to be shocked that you may not know this, but the next four years of your life is actually a chance to earn a valuable scholarship called Bright...

This colorful wall and message can be seen as soon as you walk in the shop.

Rise & Nye’s: An ice cream shop with a cherry on top

Ansley Morris, Senior Writer March 24, 2021

Inclusion. Jobs. Dignity. These are the three defining characteristics of one of Sarasota’s newest ice cream shops, Rise & Nye’s. After some complications due to COVID that set the opening date...

Whats it really like being virtual?

What’s it really like being virtual?

Jordan Clark, Staff Writer March 12, 2021

When Covid hit in March of last year, schools around the world were forced to shut down and suddenly move into "virtual" learning, a space many of us weren't used to. Now that most institutions have opened...

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