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Last year, the event saw hundreds of community members attend out at the Moore Athletic Complex
Rock the MAC returns Saturday
May 2, 2025
Past student presentations from R.I.S.E. 2023 and 2024.
R.I.S.E. and Shine! The Research and Independent Study Exposition is back!
April 29, 2025
The documentary the Fentanyl Project is showing at SSES on Monday.
Documentary ‘The Fentanyl Project’ to show at SSES
April 28, 2025
Mr. Angelo teaches science in the middle school. Photo courtesy of Saint Stephen's Facebook.
Mr. Angelo wins Congressional Education Award
April 16, 2025
Junior Sawyer Girgis on stage as Orpheus
Local production of ‘Hadestown’ features four Falcons
April 15, 2025
Senior Brooke Cosentino helps a sophomore in a peer tutoring session.
The power of peer tutoring
May 5, 2025
Ten Questions in Ten Minutes with Sarah Sandberg
Ten Questions in Ten Minutes with Sarah Sandberg
April 23, 2025
Why is UF now a ‘new Ivy’? 
Why is UF now a ‘new Ivy’? 
April 11, 2025
2025 will be a big year for gaming
2025 will be a big year for gaming
March 18, 2025
Threats to schools are on the rise across the nation, so the question in the coming years will be: what can be done about it? Photo via Creative Commons
The epidemic of threats at American schools
March 13, 2025
Pictured are the five top candidates for Pope.
Bo’s Picks: Conclave – 5 frontrunners to succeed Pope Francis
April 30, 2025
What started as simply yelling "chicken jockey!" has turned into a trend of throwing popcorn, drinks, and even fighting inside the theater.
Bax’s Facts: The Minecraft Movie trend has gone too far
April 18, 2025
Ode to Invincible
Ode to Invincible
April 8, 2025
Art by Al Lombardi
Let’s put an end to finals
March 24, 2025
Why you should join Model Congress
Why you should join Model Congress
March 14, 2025
The album cover for Will Wood's "The Normal Album"
A Musical Enigma: A Look Into Will Wood’s Dynamic Career
November 15, 2024
Poster for the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice movie. Movie poster from TV insider 2024 https://www.tvinsider.com/show/beetlejuice-2/
Review: Is Beetlejuice Beetlejuice worth watching?
October 22, 2024
Ranking the top senior parking spots
Ranking the top senior parking spots
September 19, 2024
The Hosts with their exchange students.
Sister school visitors reflect on their time at SSES
March 22, 2024
Three Honors Marine 3 students(Jake Seubert, Madison McAvoy, and Will Schindler), suited in their wetsuits, prepare to explore the great wonders of the Key Largo reefs.
Marine Science program proves that firsthand experience is the way to go
February 16, 2024
Bo Knows Podcast: Episode 3
Bo Knows Podcast: Episode 3
January 31, 2025
This weekend's huge CFB national championship game gets unpacked by Bode LaBelle and special guest Graham Jaynes. Image by Lynn Minor
Bo Knows Podcast: Ep 2
January 17, 2025
Bo Knows is a series produced by senior Bode LaBelle, wherein he talks sports, culture, and all points in between.
Bo Knows Podcast: Episode 1
January 9, 2025
Spread a little kindness everywhere you go.
Share Your Voice S4 E2- Kindness is Always in Full Bloom
July 29, 2024
Click the image for the episode! We cover everything from college applications, to what seniors wish they knew before applying.
College Pod E2
April 30, 2024
Sports director Coach Hudson briefing the boys weightlifting team before they walk out in the courtyard.
Boys weightlifting head to states in Lakeland
April 10, 2025
The marquee matchup involves 5-seed Michigan and 1-seed Auburn, a classic Big Ten-SEC clash
Bo’s Picks: March Madness Sweet Sixteen
March 25, 2025
Here are 3 upsets to look for in March Madness including Oregon verses Liberty.
March Madness upset predictions
March 20, 2025
Saint Stephen’s Track and Field team is ready to make their mark. Photo by Mrs. Dillingham.
Track and Field program enters a new era
March 7, 2025
The boys earned a 3-1 victory Tuesday over Admiral Farragut, a win that sends them to the regional semi-finals.
Varsity boys tops Admiral Farragut; advances to regional semis
February 12, 2025
The seniors line up in their caps and gowns at the lower school, ready to begin the Senior Walk.
Senior Walk kicks of celebrating the class of ’25
May 7, 2025
Seniors and Freshman in an intense tug-of-war match
Saint Stephen’s Beach Day Video 2025
April 18, 2025
The Danish students tried Takis, fruit roll-ups, and American sodas in this comical taste-test
Denmark Students vs American Food
April 15, 2025
Shakepit's building has been at its location for half a century.
The scoop on Shake Pit: the heart of Bradenton
April 11, 2025
Videographer Sawyer Girgis interviews a woman for his MOTS style video.
Man on the Street: Brushes with Fame
March 13, 2025
Reese Williams delivered her senior speech.
Reese Williams Senior Speech
March 27, 2024
Theo Frano delivered his Senior speech.
Theo Frano Senior Speech
March 27, 2024
Sam Mascera delivers her senior speech.
Sam Mascera’s Senior Speech
March 22, 2024
Alex Long delivers his Senior Speech
Alex Long’s Senior Speech
March 22, 2024
Madelyn Cox delivers her Senior Speech
Madelyn Cox’s Senior Speech
March 22, 2024
The seniors line up in their caps and gowns at the lower school, ready to begin the Senior Walk.
Senior Walk kicks of celebrating the class of ’25
May 7, 2025
Seniors and Freshman in an intense tug-of-war match
Saint Stephen’s Beach Day Video 2025
April 18, 2025
The Danish students tried Takis, fruit roll-ups, and American sodas in this comical taste-test
Denmark Students vs American Food
April 15, 2025
Videographer Sawyer Girgis interviews a woman for his MOTS style video.
Man on the Street: Brushes with Fame
March 13, 2025
The Gauntlet video team interviews a pickleball player in Tampa.
Only in Tampa: Tampa Pickleball Crew
March 13, 2025
Editor in Chief of the Gauntlet, Andrei Black, places his pin on Southern Methodist University.
College Pennant Ceremony 2025
April 30, 2025
To end a marvelous night, students filled the dance floor for one last song.
‘By the Bayou’ Prom is a wrap
April 28, 2025
Seniors and Freshman in an intense tug-of-war match
Upper School Beach Day 2025
April 24, 2025
Seniors walk around the field as they high-five their fellow peers.
Senior Walk 2025
April 16, 2025
Seniors Annesley Flint, Ava Foy, and Haley Rosa celebrate Senior Night at halftime with their parents.
Girls lacrosse faces off against BCS on Senior Night
March 26, 2025
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the Gauntlet
Alex McLemore

Alex McLemore, Editor In Chief

Alex McLemore is a senior and a third-year gauntlet member. He valiantly leads the Gauntlet for the 2023-2024 school year as the Editor in Chief. While he is “off-duty,” he loves performing at various community theaters. In college, he hopes to pursue a BFA in Musical Theater. McLemore is also an avid movie junky. His favorite songs include anything Lana Del Ray, Landslide by Fleetwood Mac, and Be More by Stephen Sanchez. 



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I feel as though I'm running towards a void, with my only guide being a clock, counting down till the life I've known slips from my fingers.

The paradoxical reality of graduating high school: am I ready?

Alex McLemore, Editor-in-Chief
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Mosaics are often used as metaphors to describe people's lives; Life is made up of many individual, unique moments and experiences, and, when all pieced together, they create a beautiful portrait of an individual's life-- just like a mosaic.

To be or to become?

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Click the image for the episode! We cover everything from college applications, to what seniors wish they knew before applying.

[Photo] College Pod E2

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April 30, 2024
Click the image for the episode! We cover everything from college applications, to what seniors wish they knew before applying.

[Photo] The College Pod E1

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April 29, 2024
With 38 days till graduation, let student voices be heard. We want the ability to decorate our grad caps; we want the ability to be authentically ourselves on graduation day.

Let us be individuals, let us decorate our grad caps

Alex McLemore, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2024
The results are in! Here is your 2024-25 Student Council

2024-25 Student Council Election Results

Alex McLemore, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2024
Understanding the reason for the "no's" can help ease the heartache involved and give you a better outlook on your decision.

Understanding the changing college admission scene

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March 25, 2024
The Conn advisory poses for a during Senior Breakfast.

Senior Breakfast is a smash

Reese Williams, Alex McLemore, and Cassidy Miller
January 12, 2024
Seniors pull off an epic victory during the float and skit competion.

[Photo] Senior spirit is still burning

Reese Williams, Associate Editor
September 29, 2023
Michelango once said, "every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it." I believe our lives are like stone, we must see the life we want and chisel it into existence.

Nothing is set in stone

Alex McLemore, Editor in chief
September 18, 2023
Performance arts are only fully appreciated when it is seen live. Find a local theater and see the wonder that is performing art.

Live art is dying

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April 12, 2023
The Brown brothers were standouts at the University of Illinois.

NFL Network film crew to soar into Saint Stephen’s

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March 24, 2023
Not "belonging" to a faith can make you feel alone. You look around and everyone around you "belongs," but you.

My personal struggle with faith

Alex McLemore, Associate Editor
November 16, 2022
Being the golden child feels as though there are a million things trying to pull you down. Expectations from yourself and others can completely derail your sense of self.

The harsh reality of being the golden child

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September 16, 2022
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[Photo] Falcon summer adventures

August 26, 2022
PTSD can come from any situation. It isn't a one size fits all term.

Behind the wheel

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The mirror's reflection of me vs how I truly appear

Creature of Comparison

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March 16, 2022
Music Man broadway poster that displays title performs' names.

‘Music Man’ controversy sparks change

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March 1, 2022
Finding the perfect balance between summer sun and portfolio isn't so hard.

The perfect summer

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February 15, 2022
Shown above is Mulan from 2020 compared to the Mulan from 1998.

Have you ever seen an indie film?

Alex McLemore, Staff Writer
January 25, 2022
Charlie Chaplin dressed as his creation, "The Little Tramp."

Two Falcons to star in Chaplin

Alex Mclemore, Staff Writer
January 10, 2022
The stigma surrounding this community causes mental health issues that can permanently harm the subject.

The elephant in the room

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December 3, 2021

Christmas is cheerier

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November 19, 2021
Turkey or Tinsel?

Turkey or Tinsel?

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November 19, 2021
Showcased here are two pictures of Alex McLemore alongside his close friends as he wears the wedding dress.

The only one that can touch your masculinity is you

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November 2, 2021
Outlines of several College pennants.

Should sophomores attend college rep visits?

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October 6, 2021
An arena, collapsing down around someone. Their feet are stuck and they stand and watch as it all falls down.

You aren’t alone

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September 30, 2021
A collage of photos taken at Dream Oaks Camp featuring Caroline Pope, Alex McLemore and Camp Director Bryanna Shepard alongside several campers.

How a checkbox can change you

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Mrs. Conn

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