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This was the mural that was done by Mrs. DeZiel and a group of 6th graders in 2001-2002.
Updates to mural in the IS commons
May 8, 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
Junior Reese Williams being commissioned as the new student chaplain.
Reese Williams named new Student Chaplain
April 28, 2023
Maddy Boehm presents her Marine 3 Ocean Academy research on microplastics.
R.I.S.E. presentations coming this Friday
April 25, 2023
The Latin State team from 2022 assembles.
Saint Stephen’s Latin students take on States
March 22, 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
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
April 12, 2023
My sister and I visiting Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium for the first time in 2008.
Find your marine science
January 27, 2023
Art done by the Gauntlet’s Creative Director, Sarabeth Wester.
Bringing Awareness to Human Trafficking
January 17, 2023
Mr. Whelan and Dr. Juengling pose together showing how exciting it is to be most unique.
2022-23 Teacher Superlatives
May 16, 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
Jet Chen eliminating his target at lunch after AP exams.
Senior Survival has senior Falcons highly engaged
May 9, 2023
Someones favorite book can say a lot about who you are. What does yours say about you?
Students Vs Teachers picks on literature
May 9, 2023
Supplements can improve your gym performance if used correctly and in moderation.
Know what you’re adding: gym supplements
May 2, 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
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
Be my valentine: the bachelors and bachelorettes of SSES
Be my valentine: the bachelors and bachelorettes of SSES
February 14, 2023
Long was awarded the FSGA Boys Junior Player of the Year (Edited by Gauntlet staff)
Falcon Spotlight: Alex Long
May 9, 2023
The U-12 softball team won the Palma Sola Park championship.
Middle School Magic: MS girls softball wins Palma Sola Championship
May 3, 2023
Matthew Talbot, Bryce Griggs, Luke Donley and Coach Mands nephew, Camden
The bond of the baseball team
April 26, 2023
Video: Girls weightlifting team soars in inaugural season
Video: Girl’s weightlifting team soars in inaugural season
March 30, 2023
The Brown brothers were standouts at the University of Illinois.
NFL Network film crew to soar into Saint Stephen’s
March 24, 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
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
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
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
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
The CMUNCE team standing in front of the Low Memorial Library. (Joshua Sket)
Columbia Model United Nations 2023
January 23, 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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Evanthia Stirou

Evanthia Stirou, Creative Director

Evanthia is a third-year Creative Director on The Gauntlet. She is a senior here at Saint Stephen's and likes drawing, playing Genshin Impact, and hanging out with her friends. Her favorite movie is Revenge of the Sith and her favorite musical artist is Joji.

All content by Evanthia Stirou
pickles are praised in this review to many peoples favorite salty snacks

[Photo] Anthropocene Review: “Ode to a Pickle”

February 26, 2022
Embracing your inner artist

Embracing your inner artist

Evanthia Stirou, Artistic Director
February 24, 2022
Finding the perfect balance between summer sun and portfolio isnt so hard.

[Photo] The perfect summer

February 15, 2022
Why I make Mandalas

Why I make Mandalas

Evanthia Stirou, Artistic Director
February 11, 2022
image of two cars hitting each other

[Photo] Anthropocene Review: “Driving in Florida”

February 1, 2022
Shown above is Mulan from 2020 compared to the Mulan from 1998.

[Photo] Have you ever seen an indie film?

January 25, 2022
The Formula One safety car with in the #WeRaceAsOne livery. Artwork by Evanthia Stirou

[Photo] The hypocrisy of the righteous

January 19, 2022
Know thyself (and thy shadow)

Know thyself (and thy shadow)

Evanthia Stirou, Creative Director
January 12, 2022
Is Christmas music really as popular as we think?

[Photo] Is Christmas music overrated?

December 13, 2021
Frustration and exhaustion from school is something that happens to all of us.

[Photo] What to do when you just don’t care

December 8, 2021
Christmas caroling is just one of the many ways that SSES students spread holiday cheer!

[Photo] Campus Christmas traditions

December 9, 2021
The stigma surrounding this community causes mental health issues that can permanently harm the subject.

[Photo] The elephant in the room

December 3, 2021
Making the most of your time can be a drag. But, it doesnt have to be.

[Photo] How to balance your weekends

November 30, 2021
One day youre in pre-school and the next youre graduating. Where does the time go, and how do we cope with its passage?

[Photo] How to grow up

November 16, 2021
The Brocast is a Gauntlet podcast production.

[Photo] The BROCAST: Space and the Universe (ft. Mr. Carlson)

October 29, 2021
An example off what could happen to any student at any school.

[Photo] Dear Sophomore Class

November 1, 2021
Outlines of several College pennants.

[Photo] Should sophomores attend college rep visits?

October 6, 2021
Piece of art by Evanthia Stirou showcasing a girl staring into the mirror confused about who she sees.

[Photo] Who are you? Finding yourself in high school

October 4, 2021
We can all do a little better to get this mask thing right.

[Photo] PSA: Masked Offenders

September 20, 2021
Instagram shows only the mere highlights of our lives, not our reality.

[Photo] Instagram is a highlight reel

September 15, 2021
Isabel Sevilla

Isabel Sevilla

Evanthia Stirou, Creative Director
September 7, 2021
Genetic engineering is the future of our society, and its not a good thing.

[Photo] Designer babies: want one?

September 17, 2021
As the artist of this piece, Evanthia Stirou, puts it: your life is not a to-do list.

[Photo] Living life as a means to an end

April 29, 2021
Original art by staff artist, Evanthia Stirou, represents the idea that strong and healthy is greater than skinny.

[Photo] Ansley’s column: Strong > skinny

April 27, 2021
Schools should teach cursive due to the many benefits that it has.

[Photo] Is cursive making a comeback?

April 19, 2021
Students had the opportunity to choose the direction of the school in elections yesterday.

[Photo] Student Elections 2021: The Race Begins

April 13, 2021
While fear culture partially reflects the natural tendency to protect ourselves from oncoming danger, how can we curb our anxiety towards the worst case scenario?

[Photo] How America’s ‘fear culture’ disrupts the transition into adulthood

April 7, 2021
2021-2022 electives list

2021-2022 electives list

Evanthia Stirou, Creative Director
March 9, 2021
Art by: Evanthia Stirou. Depicts the two main parties and a meek third party.

[Photo] Third party voting is a waste

March 19, 2021
Neera Tanden’s confirmation was doomed by past Tweets coming back to haunt her.

[Photo] Neera Tanden: How Tweets cost her career

March 5, 2021
Staff artist, Evanthia Stirou, displays some self love in a card from yourself, to yourself this Valentines Day.

[Photo] Be your own valentine

February 12, 2021
Winter sports are in full effect at SSES.

Winter Sports: Scores, schedules, and updates

Evanthia Stirou, Creative Director
February 10, 2021
An illustration of said chairs. As you can see, strands of hair get irksomely stuck in the bolts.

To all the hairs I’ve lost before

Evanthia Stirou, Creative Director
February 2, 2021
Original art by staff artist, Evanthia Stirou, displaying a friendly face saying hi.

[Photo] Ansley’s column: Hi.

January 28, 2021
This artwork by Evanthia Stirou depicts a potential campus pet!

[Photo] Let’s get a campus pet

January 20, 2021
Corona changed the lifestyles of everyone, whether it was at school, the store, and even the beach.

[Photo] Ansley’s column: My relationship with 2020.

January 14, 2021
The most well-known quote from The Bachelor series, Will you accept this rose?, is represented in art by Evanthia Stirou.

[Photo] We’re living in a “Bachelor” generation

December 7, 2020
The Social Dilemma depicts the dangers of social media.

[Photo] The Social Dilemma: Is it really a dilemma?

December 2, 2020
A stylized photo of the Webtoon app logo created by Evanthia Stirou

Need something to do? Webtoon is for you!

Evanthia Stirou, Creative Director
November 24, 2020
This art work, by staff writer Evanthia Stirou, explains the concept of procrastination: knowing theres work to do but thinking, or doing, something else.

[Photo] The benefits of procrastination in moderation

November 5, 2020
This image depicts the civil discourse between each political party.

Divide and be conquered: Let’s bring back civil conversations

Evanthia Stirou, Creative Director
November 3, 2020
English compared to then and now. Art by Evanthia Stirou.

[Photo] Ansley’s Column: Is English a dying language?

November 11, 2020
Original art by staff artist, Evanthia Stirou, displaying the dangers of eating disorders.

[Photo] How I learned I’m more than a number on a scale

October 20, 2020
Artwork by staff writer Evanthia Stirou demonstrates the tension between the police and BLM.

[Photo] Local police look to keep justice ‘just’ in Bradenton

October 14, 2020
Fun Fall art by staff artist, Evanthia Stirou.

[Photo] What to do for fun this fall

October 5, 2020
TikTok has become a platform where political content thrives. Is that really what needs to be happening, though? Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou.

[Photo] How TikTok is changing American politics

October 2, 2020
Original art by staff artist, Evanthia Stirou, displaying the dangers of addiction.

[Photo] Ansley’s Column: Thoughts on addiction

September 25, 2020

The BPM has got to go

Evanthia Stirou, Creative Director
September 22, 2020
Art by Evanthia

The Body Positivity Movement: healthy or harmful?

Caroline Pope and Evanthia Stirou
September 22, 2020
Cancel Culture is finding its way into our culture. And its time to stop it.

[Photo] Cancel culture needs to be canceled

September 18, 2020
Annotations can be helpful, but what happens when you don’t know what to write?

Are annotations a waste of time?

Evanthia Stirou, Creative Director
September 4, 2020
When it comes to activism, how much is too much? Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou.

[Photo] Is Instagram activism powerful, or powerless?

August 31, 2020
What its like to be a social media manager for The Gauntlet

[Photo] My life as a social media manager.

May 25, 2020
Being home and staying safe is important during this time but so is spreading positivity.

[Photo] Stop social-media shaming people who don’t quarantine

April 28, 2020
Since the school has decided to remain virtual, we should start online classes at 8:45 am.

[Photo] It’s time to start the school day at 8:45 am

April 23, 2020
When it comes to remote learning, how do teachers really know how much is too much?

[Photo] 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?

[Photo] We should react this way to other contemporary issues

March 30, 2020
Coronavirus is scary, but weve got to keep calm and quarantine on.

[Photo] COVID-19: take it seriously, but don’t freak out

March 25, 2020
Virtual school can be challenging, but its a great way to learn time management for students.

[Photo] Virtual school is actually good for us

March 24, 2020
ADHD can be a debilitating disorder, but does it have to be?

[Photo] What it's like living with ADHD

March 13, 2020
Original art by Gauntlet Staff artist Evanthia Stirou showcasing the app, Life360.

[Photo] They’re watching you… Life under Life360

March 5, 2020
This art work by Gauntlet Staff Writer Evanthia Stirou showcases a young boy sitting alone on a swing suffering from chronic loneliness.

[Photo] The lonely generation: how loneliness is affecting Gen Z

March 3, 2020
The debate over the health of GMO vs. organic foods is one that consumers continually have. Original art by Evanthia Stirou.

[Photo] Should you pay five bucks for organic milk? The GMO vs Organic debate, explained

February 28, 2020
The Falcon Fiction Award competition is a way for creative writers to be themselves.

[Photo] Are you the next J.K. Rowling?

February 26, 2020
Mr. Whelan, reading an old edition of The Gauntlet, is one of the most committed readers of The Gauntlet.

[Photo] Whelan’s top picks

February 12, 2020
This art work by Gauntlet member Evanthia Stirou shows how one bad grade can take all the attention away from every other good grade and may even feel like the end of the world.

[Photo] Myths of High School: You need straight A’s to get into a “good” college

February 4, 2020
An interview with the New College interns. Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou.

[Photo] Interview with a New Colleger

January 30, 2020
What exactly is fast fashion, and whats the big deal about it? Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou.

[Photo] Your H&M outfit has some unintended consequences

January 23, 2020
Take a trip to Denmark this summer and become culturally immersed in the country.

[Photo] Velkommen til Danmark! (Welcome to Denmark!)

January 21, 2020
Winter Formal will be held on Saturday, January 21st, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Gym.

[Photo] Everything you need to know about Winter Formal

January 15, 2020
Actress from the Peloton commercial. This is a snippet of her journey throughout the commercial.

Are you too easily offended?

Evanthia Stirou, Staff Artist/Graphic Designer
January 10, 2020
Word search (8) - Ancient

Word search (8) – Ancient

Dylan Zoller and Evanthia Stirou
January 8, 2020
The Gauntlet staff in the 2019-2020 school year.

[Photo] The best of The Gauntlet in 2019

January 7, 2020
The Gauntlet staff in the 2019-2020 school year.

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The Gauntlet staff in the 2019-2020 school year.

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The Gauntlet staff in the 2019-2020 school year.

[Photo] The best of The Gauntlet in 2019

January 7, 2020
Word search challenge (4)

Word search challenge (4)

Dylan Zoller and Evanthia Stirou
December 13, 2019
Word search (7) - science

Word search (7) – science

Dylan Zoller and Evanthia Stirou
December 9, 2019
Addressing the age-old question: is being an only child all that its cracked up to be? Original art by Evanthia Stirou

[Photo] Only child: blessing or curse?

December 6, 2019
Word search challenge (3)

Word search challenge (3)

Dylan Zoller and Evanthia Stirou
December 2, 2019
Word search (6) - companies

Word search (6) – companies

Dylan Zoller and Evanthia Stirou
December 2, 2019
Teen vaping is a big issue nowadays and its strongly advised against.

[Photo] Do you juul?

December 2, 2019
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[Photo] The best years of your life?

November 13, 2019
Myths of HS Vol 1

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Word search challenge (2)

Word search challenge (2)

Dylan Zoller and Evanthia Stirou
November 19, 2019
Word search (5) - actors

Word search (5) – actors

Dylan Zoller and Evanthia Stirou
November 18, 2019
Myths of HS

[Photo] The best years of your life?

November 13, 2019
Word search challenge (1)

Word search challenge (1)

Dylan Zoller and Evanthia Stirou
November 12, 2019
Word search (3) - car brands

Word search (3) – car brands

Dylan Zoller and Evanthia Stirou
November 11, 2019
Word search (2) - The Office

Word search (2) – “The Office”

Dylan Zoller and Evanthia Stirou
November 5, 2019
How will this global epidemic affect the Suncoast? Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou

[Photo] What does it mean for our area?

August 27, 2020
Its a debate weve all heard of and probably all weighed in on: is Climate Change fact or fiction? Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou.

[Photo] The Controversy: How can I be sure it’s real?

August 27, 2020
Unpacking the issue. Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou

[Photo] What is Climate Change anyway?

August 27, 2020
“The nation that destroys its soil destroys itself.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt. Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou

[Photo] Is Climate Change really upon us?

November 5, 2019
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