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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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La Catrina is a cultural icon in Mexico and other countries. Pictured are Mrs. Galligan, and Mrs. Oller dressed as La Catrina.

[Photo] Spanish teachers bringing culture to Halloween costumes

Zachary Stephens, Staff Writer
November 8, 2023
Freddy Falcon went surfing this summer. What did you do? Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou.

Faculty summer adventures

Gauntlet Staff
September 11, 2023

Caroline Day’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff
January 26, 2022

Joseph Salu’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff
January 26, 2022
Mrs. Conn's advisory sports the new spirit shirts.

[Photo] Arrival of new spirit shirts causes stir

Reese Williams, Staff Writer
January 26, 2022

Maddie Cashen’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff
January 11, 2022
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[Photo] Alumni Spotlight: Jeremy Jackman

Aquiles Gonzalez, Staff Writer
January 7, 2022

Connor Kitchner’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff
November 16, 2021

Lina Graf’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff
May 11, 2021

Sarah Schnur’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff
May 11, 2021

Diarmuid Harkin’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff
May 11, 2021

Mika Latifov’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff
May 7, 2021
Should minimum wage be raised? In this Op-Ed, Connor Davis explains why that might not be a good idea.

[Photo] The true cost of minimum wage

Connor Davis
May 7, 2021

Carly Lansberg’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
May 6, 2021

Sofia Sanchez’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
May 6, 2021

Sophie Preston’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
May 6, 2021

Janie Chatham’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff
May 5, 2021
What is the mental monster? In this piece, senior Olivia Kerul discusses the mental taxation that school exerts on students.

[Photo] The mental monster

Olivia Kerul
May 3, 2021

Peter Balos’ Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
April 27, 2021

Noelle Bencie’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
April 8, 2021
Sophomores Nolan Winterhalter and Garrett LaFlamme were the starting center defenders for the Falcons.

[Photo] Winter Sports: Season review and awards recipients announced

Joseph Salu, Staff Writer
March 23, 2021

Maria Huang Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff, staff writer
March 2, 2021

Jules Pung Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
March 2, 2021

Stacie Burgess Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
March 2, 2021

Cheng Zhang Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
March 2, 2021

Sean Rodriguez’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff
November 16, 2020

Alex Winterhalter’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff
October 24, 2020

Taylor Vara’s senior speech

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
September 3, 2020

Jacob Whorf’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
July 27, 2020

Jake Varady’s senior speech

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
May 27, 2020

Nicky Mattheys’ senior speech

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
May 25, 2020

Jackson Dillingham’s senior speech

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
May 24, 2020

2020 Evensong performance by Maria Erquiaga

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
May 24, 2020

Gabby Creneti senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
May 22, 2020

Max O’Dell’s senior speech

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
May 21, 2020
Coach David Vaudreuil has an illustrious professional career. Photo captured via Youtube.

Girls soccer announces new coach for 2020-21 season

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
May 6, 2020

Video: Senior swimmer Anika Kennedy commits swimming at collegiate level

Gauntlet Staff
April 14, 2020
Student Council President Jackson Dillingham, along with members of staff and administration, deliver this week's assembly via video.

[Photo] Friday’s Virtual Assembly (video)

March 20, 2020
The MS goes to the beach for their annual beach day fun but first they take some time to clean up.

[Photo] MS cleans up Holmes Beach at annual beach day

Aubrey Dunbar, Junior Staff Writer
November 6, 2019
A group shot of departing seniors in their college gear.

College Pennant ceremony photo gallery

Gauntlet Staff
May 1, 2019
This prom shot gives you a glimpse of just what went down in the photo booth.

Prom photo booth gallery #1

Gauntlet Staff
April 25, 2019
A telling photo of just what went down at this year's prom photo booth.

Prom photo booth gallery #2

Gauntlet Staff
April 25, 2019
The group was able to decorate, as well as, visit multiple historical landmarks.

Upper school music program visits New Orleans

Gauntlet Staff
March 11, 2019
These three senior athletes, Noah LaBelle, Ayla Johnston, and Cade Westberry have been performing at a very high level as of late.

Winter Athletes on Fire!

Gauntlet Staff
February 6, 2019
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

Brown Bag lunch Thursday features high profile graphic designer

Gauntlet Staff
January 29, 2019

Special Video: The Gauntlet’s Christmas party

Gauntlet Staff
December 4, 2018
On Thursday, Davidson College sent a representative to meet with prospective Falcons

Photo of the Day: Davidson College visits

Gauntlet Staff
September 27, 2018
The girls cross country team preps for the meet.

Photo of the Day: Cross Country team competes Tuesday

Gauntlet Staff
September 13, 2018
Ms. Nicole Cunningham is the new US English teacher. Welcome!

Photo of the Day: Five new teachers join Upper School

Gauntlet Staff
August 22, 2018
Photo of the Day: Yearbook vs Journalism kickball game

Photo of the Day: Yearbook vs Journalism kickball game

Gauntlet Staff
May 10, 2018
Tug-of-War was one of the exciting events that occurred during the last Beach Day in 2019.

Photo of the Day: Beach Day tug-of-war gets dirty

Gauntlet Staff
April 5, 2018
Junior models sport prom attire, following a brief and comical runway performance.

Full video: Prom fashion show at assembly features fashion, “funny” jokes

Gauntlet Staff
April 5, 2018
The judges have spoken and the awards are in.

Who is the best artist at SSES? Alexi Tucker awards are in…

Gauntlet Staff
March 22, 2018
During lunch break, Powder Puff players from all grades are out on the stadium prepping for next Friday's big game. Here, you can see senior boys running an offense to ready the girls' defensive tactics.

Photo of the Day: Powder Puff Practice

Gauntlet Staff
March 16, 2018
Senior Speech: Claudia Sbaschnik

Senior Speech: Claudia Sbaschnik

Gauntlet Staff
March 16, 2018
Senior Speech: Steven Wu

Senior Speech: Steven Wu

Gauntlet Staff
March 16, 2018
Djinis (class of 2012) shared ideas about her career as a journalist to a group of interested Falcons.

Brown Bag lunch Wednesday is huge hit; over 25 attend

Gauntlet Staff
March 8, 2018
Full Video: Falcon wrestlers head to 1A State Championship

Full Video: Falcon wrestlers head to 1A State Championship

Gauntlet Staff
March 1, 2018

Parker Lansberg’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff
February 1, 2018

Photo (and video) of the Day: Shannon Mallard’s senior speech performance

Gauntlet Staff
January 19, 2018
Merry Christmas! From the Gauntlet Staff

Merry Christmas! From the Gauntlet Staff

Gauntlet Staff
December 25, 2017
Overview shot of the US band, who will perform this Saturday at 6pm.

Holiday concert Saturday at 6pm features US band, other ensembles

Gauntlet Staff
December 8, 2017

Full Video: “12 Days of Christmas” sing-a-long in Tuesday’s chapel

Gauntlet Staff
December 7, 2017
Click the image for full video of the competition kick-off.

Video of the Day: Door Decoration Competition full video

Gauntlet Staff
November 30, 2017
Junior boys wearing pink in support of Tammy O'Dell's struggle with cancer.

Upper School wears pink in support of Tammy O’Dell

Gauntlet Staff
November 9, 2017
A Clemson University rep visited campus last week and met with a lively group of students. Thanks to college counselors Mrs. Schuman and Mrs. Moss.

Photo of the Day: Clemson’s college visits

Gauntlet Staff
October 11, 2017
The Falcon cheer leading squad, led by head coach/theater director Jeannine Elisha, stands arm and arm before a beautiful sunset during Friday's game against Gateway Charter of Fort Myers.

Gallery of the Day: Homecoming football

Gauntlet Staff
October 7, 2017
Cam Vining, sophomore, participates in the cheer. The sophomores were disqualified for shooting confetti into the crowd.

Pep rally floats (Full Video)

Gauntlet Staff
October 6, 2017
Charlie Price, senior, gives freshmen a few hints on how to write a graphic novel

Photo of the Day: Graphic novel in English 9

Gauntlet Staff
September 26, 2017

Middle School hosts “Very Special Arts Day”; brings local school to campus.

Gauntlet Staff
May 1, 2015

[Video] MS tech students built robots and faced off in a soccer match….

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writers
May 1, 2015
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