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Mr. Forrester is stunned by the progress of Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Ian storms through school schedule
September 26, 2022
Have no fear, your teachers are here
Have no fear, your teachers are here
September 19, 2022
The 2019 Pep Rally, featuring the Senior class performing a pirate inspired scene with their float.
Homecoming Week: what you need to know
September 12, 2022
Senior Josh Sket devours his cookies.
HONEY, I shrunk the cookies!
September 6, 2022
Juniors Caylin Kitchner and Lexi Vega show off their new Spirit Shirts.
New-and-improved spirit shirts arrive
August 26, 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
September 16, 2022
Julia and Emma Craig at Taylor Swifts Red concert in 2013.
Taylor Swift: The songwriter who turned me into my “Fearless” self
September 13, 2022
PTSD can come from any situation. It isnt a one size fits all term.
Behind the wheel
May 4, 2022
Knowledge is more important than just a number.
Knowledge > Grades
May 2, 2022
Some of the moments that have been captured of me with my friends and family over these past couple of weeks.
Finding love in heartache
April 26, 2022
Falcons share their stories of stress
Falcons share their stories of stress
September 21, 2022
Whats it like to be a tech intern?
What’s it like to be a tech intern?
September 20, 2022
Freddy Falcon went surfing this summer. What did you do? Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou.
Falcon summer adventures
August 26, 2022
Mrs. Cotton enjoys her awards.
Teacher Superlatives
May 12, 2022
High school relationships: the Ups and Downs
High school relationships: the Ups and Downs
May 12, 2022
Gavin Conner hard at work learning beneficial skills.
Should you get a job in high school?
April 26, 2022
Heartbreak in high school can be tougher than you think.
Heartbreak in high school
March 22, 2022
Volodimir Zelenskyy visiting Eastern Ukraine in Spring of 2021. Picture by Simon Shuster.
The solution for peace in Ukraine
March 15, 2022
Zendaya stars in HBO Maxs hit series, Euphoria, as Rue who actively struggles with addiction and mental health.
‘Euphoria’ isn’t as far from reality as we think
March 14, 2022
A stop sign to represent the need to realize that it might be time to take a break.
A reminder to take a minute to be present
March 2, 2022
Robert Pattinsons Bruce Wayne as seen in The Batman (2022)
The emo Batman
March 15, 2022
Teen vaping is a big issue nowadays and its strongly advised against.
Do you juul?
December 2, 2019
Letter to the editor: VOTE EXPERIENCED
Letter to the editor: VOTE EXPERIENCED
April 22, 2019
I used to welcome the silence of long study nights, especially after a hectic day at school. Now, its often too quiet, even for my taste.
Adjusting to life without a sister
February 22, 2019
Be the change you want to see on campus
Be the change you want to see on campus
February 21, 2019
Senior Alyssa Nucci and Sophomore Ansley Morris taco their tongues.
Top hidden talents on campus
October 22, 2019
Someone counting money
What it’s like to be a student with a job
May 3, 2019
Emily DAmico (19), Dylan Zoller (20), and Olivia Elisha (19) looking fabulous and ready to take on prom.
Thoughts on prom (from a senior who hates social events)
April 22, 2019
Forever falcons get into a position to take a picture for the year book.
The best (and worst) parts of being a Forever Falcon
March 21, 2019
Watch this bad boy: Stanley Kubricks The Shining
Watch this bad boy: Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining
February 28, 2019
Mikayla Casa’s senior speech
September 26, 2022
Amelia Sabos senior speech
Amelia Sabo’s senior speech
September 26, 2022
Are you smarter than a 5th grader?
September 19, 2022
Amna Li’s senior speech
September 13, 2022
Jet Chen’s senior speech
September 13, 2022
Chase Brown, Sydney Brown, Dylan Davis and Peyton Vining reunite with their former coach after practice.
Brown twins, Davis, Vining reunite at U of Illinois
September 20, 2022
Junior Luke Donley throws a pitch. Photo Credit: Bella Rosa
What’s happening in Spring Sports as of right now?
April 25, 2022
SSES tennis hype video
SSES tennis hype video
April 19, 2022
The 2022 champions Kansas Jayhawks warming up in the 2016 D1 championship.
College basketball does not disappoint fans and bracket participants
April 5, 2022
Basketball going through a hoop
The Gauntlet’s ‘March Madness Bracket Contest’ is live
March 14, 2022
Mikayla Casa’s senior speech
September 26, 2022
Amelia Sabos senior speech
Amelia Sabo’s senior speech
September 26, 2022
Are you smarter than a 5th grader?
September 19, 2022
Amna Li’s senior speech
September 13, 2022
Jet Chen’s senior speech
September 13, 2022
Mikayla Casa’s senior speech
September 26, 2022
Amelia Sabos senior speech
Amelia Sabo’s senior speech
September 26, 2022
Amna Li’s senior speech
September 13, 2022
Jet Chen’s senior speech
September 13, 2022
Braden Mohrs senior speech
Braden Mohr’s senior speech
September 9, 2022
Seniors Tatum Tellbuescher and Sophia Villaveces want to interact with you in the Interact club.
Photo Gallery: 2022 Club Fair
August 31, 2022
Sophomores Isabella, Sienna, Sofia and Julia and juniors Sophia and Paige appreciate time together at prom.
Photo Gallery: Prom 2022
April 27, 2022
Junior Garrett LaFlamme sets the tone for the pep rally.
Homecoming week: Float activity photo gallery
October 6, 2021
Junior linebacker Michael Konkol doing what he does.
Photo Gallery: Falcon Football
September 14, 2021
Senior Maxine Mandt excited to add new members to the Latin Club.
Photo Gallery: Club Fair
September 7, 2021
Happy Thanksgiving from the Gauntlet!
Are you smarter than a turkey?
November 11, 2021
Quiz: Which Pixar character is your ideal best friend?
Quiz: Which Pixar character is your ideal best friend?
October 28, 2021
Do you know what you want to be for Halloween?
What should you be for Halloween?
October 8, 2021
Christmas songs are a key way to get into the spirit.
Quiz: What holiday song do you need in your life right now?
December 17, 2020
Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou.
Which senior notable are you?
April 27, 2020
Comic: Sometime in class...
Comic: Sometime in class…
October 19, 2021
Comic: Welcoming in the new season
Comic: Welcoming in the new season
October 12, 2021
Jason Todd and Dick Grayson as the appear in ‘Titans’ and Red Hood and Nightwing as they appear in comics.
Series ‘Titans’: a good show that gets Robin (and Batman) all wrong
October 11, 2021
Comic: Its all rigged, anyway
Comic: It’s all rigged, anyway
September 24, 2021
The rise of popular streaming platforms are causing millions to cancel their cable.
It’s probably time to cancel your cable
March 22, 2021
American health workers donning protective gear. Photo credit: U.S. Navy
The untold pain of COVID-19
May 5, 2020
The memes that have dominated the Coronavirus era
The memes that have dominated the Coronavirus era
April 30, 2020
Mills in his workshop, where during a 24-hour period, he can produce about 30 masks.
Senior produces, distributes over 200 face shields in fight against COVID
April 10, 2020
When it comes to remote learning, how do teachers really know how much is too much?
How much is too much?
April 2, 2020
Should the gun violence crisis weigh as much on the scale of social action as the Coronavirus?
We should react this way to other contemporary issues
March 30, 2020
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Alex McLemore, Associate Editor

Alex McLemore is a junior at SSES and is an associate editor of the Gauntlet. He enjoys performing and anything musical. His favorite movies include: The Hunger Games, Harry Potter, and Black Swan. His email is [email protected]

 

All content by Alex McLemore
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

September 16, 2022
Screen Shot 2022-08-26 at 10.58.13 AM

[Photo] Falcon summer adventures

August 26, 2022
PTSD can come from any situation. It isnt a one size fits all term.

Behind the wheel

May 4, 2022
The mirrors reflection of me vs how I truly appear

Creature of Comparison

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

‘Music Man’ controversy sparks change

March 1, 2022
Finding the perfect balance between summer sun and portfolio isnt so hard.

The perfect summer

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

Have you ever seen an indie film?

January 25, 2022
Charlie Chaplin dressed as his creation, The Little Tramp.

Two Falcons to star in Chaplin

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

The elephant in the room

December 3, 2021

Christmas is cheerier

November 19, 2021
Turkey or Tinsel?

Turkey or Tinsel?

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

November 2, 2021
Outlines of several College pennants.

Should sophomores attend college rep visits?

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

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

September 21, 2021
Mrs. Conn

Mrs. Conn

September 7, 2021
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