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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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Mr. Whelan heads into the wild.

Canoes, wilted lettuce, handwritten letters… What teachers are doing during quarantine

Jacob Whorf, Staff Writer
May 15, 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

Jacob Whorf, Staff Writer
April 10, 2020
Advice from seniors

Advice from seniors

Aiden Kovich and Jacob Whorf
March 4, 2020
Falcon logo

Never miss a game!

Jacob Whorf, Staff Writer
February 24, 2020
Athlete of the Week: Sarah Stevens

Athlete of the Week: Sarah Stevens

Jacob Whorf, Staff Writer
February 3, 2020
Winter sports preview through the eyes of team leaders

Winter sports preview through the eyes of team leaders

Jacob Whorf, Staff Writer
November 19, 2019
Girls varsity soccer

Girls varsity soccer

Jacob Whorf, Staff Writer
November 19, 2019
Boys varsity soccer

Boys varsity soccer

Jacob Whorf, Staff Writer
November 19, 2019
Here's how our Falcons did at states this fall

Here’s how our Falcons did at states this fall

Jacob Whorf, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
Senior Alyssa Nucci and Sophomore Ansley Morris taco their tongues.

Top hidden talents on campus

Jacob Whorf, Staff Writer
October 22, 2019
Original artwork created by The Gauntlet staff writer Evanthia Stirou.

Best nicknames on campus (and where they came from)

Jacob Whorf, Staff Writer
October 14, 2019
Saint Stephen's very own Study Pod can be found in the US Library

The end of an era: Coach Jones takes leave from coaching

The end of an era: Coach Jones takes leave from coaching

Jacob Whorf, Staff Writer
May 14, 2018
Too early to play the stock market? Many Falcons are already doing it

Too early to play the stock market? Many Falcons are already doing it

Jacob Whorf, Staff Writer
May 1, 2018
Under the sea: Marine Science program takes SSES to next level

Under the sea: Marine Science program takes SSES to next level

Jacob Whorf, Staff Writer
April 13, 2018
Policy on students going to cars during school day creates buzz

Policy on students going to cars during school day creates buzz

Jacob Whorf, Staff Writer
March 2, 2018
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Sport Spotlight: Varsity boys basketball soars

Jacob Whorf, Staff Writer
February 14, 2018
Lunch is served: New food comes to Saint Stephen's

Lunch is served: New food comes to Saint Stephen’s

Jacob Whorf, Staff Writer
January 30, 2018
5 things you need to know about Saturday's Winter (In)formal

5 things you need to know about Saturday’s Winter (In)formal

Jacob Whorf, Staff Writer
January 22, 2018
StuCo announces Winter Informal logistics at assembly

Coming this January: New school lunch and Winter (In)formal. Here are the logistics.

Jacob Whorf, Staff Writer
January 11, 2018
What gifts are you getting this year?

Going shopping? Best Christmas presents of 2017

Ryan Thompson and Jacob Whorf
December 8, 2017
Metz Culinary's veggie sandwich epitomizes the quality and care of the food that is coming to SSES January 20th

Breaking News: Campus lunch is about to change for the better; new vendor to be “tested” out in January

Nicholas Mattheys and Jacob Whorf
December 4, 2017
Discovering Bradenton Part One: Feeling Active

Discovering Bradenton Part One: Feeling Active

Jacob Whorf, Staff Writer
November 7, 2017
Possible location?

Winter (In)formal is coming; exclusive update on the winter dance

Samson Yang and Jacob Whorf
October 20, 2017
Thursday's brown bag lunch: Brooke Kernan's story.

Thursday’s brown bag lunch: Brooke Kernan’s story.

Jacob Whorf, Staff Writer
October 17, 2017
Samsung's Note 8 on the left, Apple's iPhone X on the right.

Apple iPhone X vs Samsung Note 8: Battle for best phone of 2017

Jacob Whorf, Staff Writer
October 5, 2017
Hot lunch "not-so-hot." Here's why...

Hot lunch “not-so-hot.” Here’s why…

Jacob Whorf, Staff Writer
September 19, 2017
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