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Latin team wins state academic trophy

Latin team wins state academic trophy

Josh Class, Staff Writer April 9, 2019

Last week, the Saint Stephen's Latin Club earned first place in the "Senior Division Academics" at the Florida Junior Classical League State competition (this is essentially the most sought out award...

A group of Maurick College students will visit our school during IQ week to collaborate with Upper School students.

Host families still needed during IQ Week

Sully Maley, Design Editor April 9, 2019

The Upper School is searching for four host families for students from Maurick College, our sister school in Holland. The students will be here for all of IQ week to participate in an environmental program...

Local all-star game at Lakewood Ranch High is a fundraising event for two local families.

Cade Westberry, Staff Writer April 2, 2019

On Wednesday night at 7:30 pm, Lakewood Ranch High school will host a basketball game featuring some of the best seniors in the area for a fundraiser all-star game. In addition to the game, there will...

Credit: Ollie Leclezio

Beach Day is coming sooner than you think

Alex DeStefano, Staff Writer April 1, 2019

Wednesday, March 20th, Student Council President Ashleigh Rodhouse made an announcement regarding the annual US Beach Day. Although the announcement was subtle, it gave us insight on when beach day could...

Pictured from left to right standing is Paige Liebel(8th), Olivia Elisha (12th), Maddie Cashen (9th), Trystan Brown (11th) Sam Cotter (10th), Hailey Mallard (11th). Pictuerd from left to right sitting is Dylan Zoller (11th), Guin Pijor (12th).

Addams Family Musical to show March 20th

Olivia Elisha, Staff writer March 6, 2019

The Upper and Middle school production of The Addams Family is coming up quickly.  In recent years, the plays put on by the theater department have only gotten better and better.  This one should not...

Upcoming events

Upcoming events

Mark Gharby, News Editor March 5, 2019

There's a lot of things coming up this month, from plays to art shows to college visits.  Here's a rundown of what's to come. Don't miss out on the upcoming college visits. Sign-up through Naviance...

Small assignments building up to students final speeches, such as brainstorming of ideas, outlines, and drafts, are due each English class period this week. Be sure to check ssesonline for individual due dates and rubric guidelines.

All new “Speech Week” for underclassmen English classes

Jules Pung, Staff Writer February 26, 2019

Along with this year's No-cellphone Experiment, faculty are currently implementing another "experiment," one that the English Department has coined "Speech Week." According to English Department Chair...

Varsity Boys Basketball and Wrestling receive accolades

Varsity Boys Basketball and Wrestling receive accolades

Mark Gharby, News Editor February 22, 2019

  Upon the crowning of the Boys Basketball team as District champions (for the first time ever), senior Cade Westberry was named the District 16 Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA)...

The Falcons group up for a break following Saturdays win.

Saint Stephen’s football wins in the off-season

Mark Gharby, News Editor February 13, 2019

Saint Stephen's football continues to secure honorable awards. This week, the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) released its All-State Football teams. All-State squads are a compilation...

A collection of pennants from various universities is displayed on a wall of the college counseling office.

College visits you don’t want to miss

Mark Gharby, News Editor February 11, 2019

Oh, the places we'll go.  Here are the upcoming college visits on campus. If you're planning to attend one, make sure you sign up through Naviance and bring a permission slip a teacher a day ahead of...

Seniors Zoey Block, Rena Parent, Alex Rodriguez and Cade Westberry enjoy the return of the senior lounge.

The return of The Nest

Gauntlet Staff January 31, 2019

Breaking news: The senior class and its leadership have finally reached a compromise with administration to earn Nest privileges again.  As a result of a lack of maintenance by seniors, the beloved Nest,...

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