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Sanjay Dastidar and Mr. Johnson on their sister school visit last year to Denmark.
Danish and Argentinian students to return this year
September 21, 2023
Faculty listens closely to Mr. Huffs questions.
Photo Gallery: Academic Team Meet
September 20, 2023
Phone Compartment in Mr. Johnsons room.
New Cell Phone Policy At SSES
September 15, 2023
Mr. McAvoy, the Lunchroom Coordinator, is thrilled to introduce the new lunchroom items.
What’s new in the loggia
September 13, 2023
Being in dress code isnt that hard, so why not follow it?
Updating the (dress) code
September 1, 2023
Here is a portrait of the author as a young man devouring a chocolate-covered piece of bread.
Ode To Bread
September 20, 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
September 18, 2023
Singing my way through the college applications.
How to take the road less traveled
September 11, 2023
We need to decrease the toxicity spread through GymTok.
Tik Toxicity: How the social media platform is ruining gym culture
April 25, 2023
Alex McLemore pictured in a variety of performances throughout his theater career.
Falcon takes the stage: Alex McLemore
April 18, 2023
Mr. Carlson posts up with a new book in the Sunshine Library.
Mr. Carlson makes the move to the library
September 22, 2023
On Wednesday, September 20th, Saint Stephen’s students of all grades came together with their Falcon Friends for a day of activities and socializing. Here are some shots captured by senior Associate Editor Cassidy Miller.
Photo Gallery: Falcon Friend Event
September 20, 2023
Introducing Sra. Galligan, the new addition to the foreign language department.
Falcon Spotlight: Señora Galligan
September 19, 2023
Mr. McAvoy, the Lunchroom Coordinator, is thrilled to introduce the new lunchroom items.
What’s new in the loggia
September 13, 2023
Freddy Falcon went surfing this summer. What did you do? Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou.
Faculty summer adventures
September 11, 2023
Alex McLemore pictured in a variety of performances throughout his theater career.
Falcon takes the stage: Alex McLemore
April 18, 2023
Photo taken by Dr Jeungling
“Falcon Journey” Dr. Juengling
November 14, 2022
Photo by Ms. Turconi
Falcon Journey: Ms. Turconi
November 2, 2022
Mrs. Paleczny driving her boat while her daughter, Sally, is tubing behind her.
Falcon Spotlight: Mrs. Paleczny
October 10, 2022
Dress codes seem to have different enforcement for different body types.
Style, not size
May 10, 2023
The One Bloods Big Red Bus, which allows blood drives to happen across the country.
Why you should donate blood
May 5, 2023
Photos of jurrasic park themed cars.
Are car mods getting out of hand?
April 12, 2023
Thalia and Melpomene are the Ancient Greek theatrical masks. They represent the greek theater genres of tragedy(drama) and satire(comedy).
Which movie genre is better: Comedy or Drama?
March 23, 2023
This image shows the time that students would be arriving for late start days.
Bring back late start days to the Upper School
March 8, 2023
A behind the scenes look at Senior Night
Inside the Huddle: Falcons v Aubrey Rogers
September 21, 2023
Senior Braden Mohr shares his marine science project with Dr. Pullen.
Research and Independent Studies Exposition comes to Sunshine Library
May 29, 2023
Gauntlet bootcamp
Gauntlet bootcamp
May 12, 2023
Behind the organ of Christ Church
Behind the organ of Christ Church
May 12, 2023
Video: Girls weightlifting team soars in inaugural season
Video: Girl’s weightlifting team soars in inaugural season
March 30, 2023
Junior, Ella Ziegler, cant wait for the girls to come out on top.
Cross country to compete in SSAC Championship tomorrow
September 22, 2023
Junior Cameron Brewer runs for the tackle.
Junior Cameron Brewer is running into the future
September 21, 2023
The wacky tourist theme is an example of the strides the team has been taking to stir up a crowd.
Falcons volleyball makes a comeback
September 19, 2023
Junior Kicker Gavin Winterhalter prepares to kick off last week against ODA in the Headmasters Cup.
Falcons to face Aubrey Rogers for Senior Night
September 15, 2023
Senior Ivan Tulupov pulls down his helmet, ready for the next play.
Photo Gallery: Headmaster’s Cup
September 12, 2023
A behind the scenes look at Senior Night
Inside the Huddle: Falcons v Aubrey Rogers
September 21, 2023
Faculty listens closely to Mr. Huffs questions.
Photo Gallery: Academic Team Meet
September 20, 2023
Senior Braden Mohr shares his marine science project with Dr. Pullen.
Research and Independent Studies Exposition comes to Sunshine Library
May 29, 2023
Gauntlet bootcamp
Gauntlet bootcamp
May 12, 2023
Behind the organ of Christ Church
Behind the organ of Christ Church
May 12, 2023
Polina Fominas senior speech
Polina Fomina’s senior speech
March 17, 2023
Sebastian Ebenbichler-Casanovas senior speech
Sebastian Ebenbichler-Casanova’s senior speech
March 17, 2023
Ben DeFelices senior speech
Ben DeFelice’s senior speech
March 17, 2023
Sophia Crenetis senior speech
Sophia Creneti’s senior speech
March 17, 2023
Evan Christensons senior speech
Evan Christenson’s senior speech
March 14, 2023
Faculty listens closely to Mr. Huffs questions.
Photo Gallery: Academic Team Meet
September 20, 2023
Saint Stephen’s students enjoyed a night of dancing during their 2023 prom night, which took place at the Devyn on April 22nd 2023.
Photo Gallery: Prom 2023
May 1, 2023
The steam center fundraiser was a hit!
STEAM Fling’s a hit!
March 20, 2023
The Model Congress team posing for their final picture as they close off the 2023 HMC trip.
Harvard Model Congress team competes in Boston
March 1, 2023
The Bicks showed off their Mexican heritage with a poster that shares their cultural story.
World Cultures Day comes to the IS (Photo Gallery)
February 1, 2023
Share Your Voice is a podcast for sharing stories of kindness in our community and the world.
Share Your Voice S3 E3- Kindness Supports Curiosity
May 12, 2023
The cast of Footloose poses for a photo taken by Olivia Elisha.
Are you ready to cut loose: Footloose opening night only one week away
March 13, 2023
Share Your Voice is a podcast for sharing stories of kindness in our community and the world.
Share Your Voice- Kindness Builds A Community S3 E2
January 13, 2023
Chess is rapidly becoming a phenomenon both at SSES and across the country.
Why Chess is Cool
December 8, 2022
African elephant playing with its toy
Share Your Voice S3 E1- Kindness Can Be a Safe Haven
November 30, 2022
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Asa Watkins

Asa Watkins, Staff Writer/Video Team

Asa Watkins is a second year video team member on the Gauntlet. He enjoys doing his own content creation on apps like Twitch and Youtube. He also enjoys going to shoe conventions and hanging out. Asa’s email is [email protected] 

 

 

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Behind the organ of Christ Church

Michael Konkol, Aquiles Gonzalez, Asa Watkins, and Luke Donley
May 12, 2023

Video: Girl’s weightlifting team soars in inaugural season

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, Aquiles Gonzalez, and Asa Watkins
March 30, 2023

Polina Fomina’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, Aquiles Gonzalez, and Asa Watkins
March 17, 2023

Sebastian Ebenbichler-Casanova’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, Aquiles Gonzalez, and Asa Watkins
March 17, 2023

Ben DeFelice’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, Aquiles Gonzalez, and Asa Watkins
March 17, 2023

Sophia Creneti’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, Aquiles Gonzalez, and Asa Watkins
March 17, 2023

Evan Christenson’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, Aquiles Gonzalez, and Asa Watkins
March 14, 2023

Maddie Castellucci’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, Aquiles Gonzalez, and Asa Watkins
March 14, 2023

Parker Beale’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, Aquiles Gonzalez, and Asa Watkins
March 14, 2023

Amelia Alberts’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, Aquiles Gonzalez, and Asa Watkins
March 14, 2023

Vanessa Arias’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Aquiles Gonzalez, Luke Donley, and Asa Watkins
March 14, 2023

Emily Esposito’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Aquiles Gonzalez, Luke Donley, and Asa Watkins
March 14, 2023

Emma Klein’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Aquiles Gonzalez, Luke Donley, and Asa Watkins
March 14, 2023

Carly Holst-Knudsen’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Aquiles Gonzalez, Luke Donley, and Asa Watkins
March 14, 2023

Be my valentine: the bachelors and bachelorettes of SSES

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, Aquiles Gonzalez, and Asa Watkins
February 14, 2023

CJ Johnson’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, Asa Watkins, and Aquiles Gonzalez
February 8, 2023

Bella Rosa’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, Asa Watkins, and Aquiles Gonzalez
February 8, 2023

Elyse Skoumal’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, Asa Watkins, and Aquiles Gonzalez
February 8, 2023

Matt Vara’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, Asa Watkins, and Aquiles Gonzalez
February 8, 2023

Asa Watkins senior speech

Luke Donley, Asa Watkins, Michael Konkol, and Aquiles Gonzalez
January 24, 2023

Elyse Skoumal’s senior speech

Luke Donley, Michael Konkol, Asa Watkins, and Aquiles Gonzalez
January 24, 2023

A Christmas Carol

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, Aquiles Gonzalez, and Asa Watkins
December 7, 2022

Gauntlet vs Denmark trivia

Michael Konkol, Aquiles Gonzalez, Luke Donley, and Asa Watkins
November 8, 2022

Shup Funpule: Battle for the Falcon

Luke Donley, Michael Konkol, Aquiles Gonzalez, and Asa Watkins
October 28, 2022
The Dance-off this year was considered one of the best in decades.

The 2022-23 Dance-Off Video

Aquiles Gonzalez, Luke Donley, Michael Konkol, and Asa Watkins
October 7, 2022

Are you smarter than a 5th grader?

Aquiles Gonzalez, Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, and Asa Watkins
September 19, 2022

What advice would you give to the new students of the upper school?

Luke Donley, Aquiles Gonzalez, Asa Watkins, and Michael Konkol
August 31, 2022
What do you plan on doing this summer

What do you plan on doing this summer

Asa Watkins and Alex Slowik
May 11, 2022

What’s a Sister School visit?

Asa Watkins, Videographer
May 6, 2022
Chole Kast Senior Speech

Chole Kast Senior Speech

Asa Watkins
April 12, 2022

Summer Grady Senior Speech

Asa Watkins, Video Team
April 5, 2022

Ansley Morris Senior Speech

Asa Watkins, Video Team
April 5, 2022

What is your favorite Saint Stephen’s memory?

Asa Watkins and Alex Slowik
February 25, 2022

What students wish teachers knew…

Asa Watkins and Alex Slowik
January 28, 2022

Nikole Cosentino Senior Speech

Asa Watkins
October 4, 2021

What stories do you want to see on The Gauntlet this year?

Asa Watkins, Alex Slowik, Jake Pettingell, and Aquiles Gonzalez
September 29, 2021
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