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Cell phones are placed in a "caddy" before every period as part of the school's new initiative.
New phone policy enters interim 2. So how’s it going so far?
October 2, 2025
Annette Logan and her fellow sophomore class officers are in the process of setting up for the dance.
Homecoming Dance set for Saturday in the Pullen Center
September 26, 2025
Mr. Frank Casaine outside of the Sunshine Library, interacting as he often does in the hallways with students
Mr. Frank Casaine steps into new role as Director of Student Affairs
September 18, 2025
Last year's Dance-Off occurred as usual in the US Commons, but this year, the event will take place in the S.T.E.A.M. Center
Homecoming Week to feature big changes this year
September 8, 2025
Dr. Pullen marks the opening of the S.T.E.A.M. center.
The Dr. Janet S. Pullen S.T.E.A.M Center is full steam ahead!
August 22, 2025
Kavi celebrating his official visit to Ithaca College.
Inside my college sports ‘Official Visit’ at Ithaca College
October 3, 2025
From her passion and energy, Ms. Clark has earned her title as a student-favorite teacher.
Ms. Jessica Clark finds her joy in the Science Department
September 26, 2025
Mrs. DeZiel in her classroom, next to her favorite project of all time: the Apple Head Dolls
Painting a picture of Mrs. Leslie DeZiel
September 17, 2025
Ms. Kelly Wood assisting her students.
Teacher of the Week: Ms. Kelly Wood
September 12, 2025
Señora Moliné at her desk after our interview
10 Questions in 10 Minutes: Sra. Moline
September 11, 2025
The Oxford English Dictionary has long been a standard-bearer, but that reputation dwindled with last year's "Word of the Year" choice: 'brain rot.'
An Open Letter to Oxford’s word-of-the-year selection committee
October 3, 2025
The Mint Majesty trend has devolved from honoring someone who was assassinated to filming and harassing local baristas for internet likes.
The tea on ordering the ‘Charlie Kirk’ drink
September 26, 2025
The new policy extends the day by 15 minutes. If we can change the end time, why not push back the start time?
New late dismissal garners mixed reactions
September 19, 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
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
Fergus McLeod tees it up, putting the ball into the hole.
Boys Golf wins the SSAA title and individual titles
October 3, 2025
Falcons face off against Marco Island Academy for the Homecoming game.
Homecoming football kicks off tonight at 7p.m.
September 26, 2025
Players wrapping arms around each other in the middle of the court after winning the point.
Varsity volleyball continues to rise, eyes district title
September 15, 2025
The falcon football team gets hyped before a major match-up.
Falcon football looks to recover in tonight’s Headmaster’s Cup
September 5, 2025
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
Jeremiah Cox in the action at his Tech Internship
On-campus internships fosters real-world learning
October 1, 2025
Dr. Janet S. Pullen S.T.E.A.M Center's grand opening on Thursday, August 14th.
The Legacy of Dr. Pullen Cemented in the New S.T.E.A.M. Center
September 3, 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
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
Jeremiah Cox in the action at his Tech Internship
On-campus internships fosters real-world learning
October 1, 2025
Dr. Janet S. Pullen S.T.E.A.M Center's grand opening on Thursday, August 14th.
The Legacy of Dr. Pullen Cemented in the New S.T.E.A.M. Center
September 3, 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
Dance-Off 2025 is in the books
Dance-Off 2025 is in the books
September 24, 2025
Senior captain Sophia Ierulli extends to jump-serve.
Girls Volleyball topples Sarasota Christian 3-0
September 5, 2025
Dr. Janet S. Pullen S.T.E.A.M Center's grand opening on Thursday, August 14th.
Janet S. Pullen S.T.E.A.M Center Opening
August 22, 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
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The cast of the 2018 production of Grease, and the stage crew (front) in the only picture I could find with the crew included.

[Photo] The ghosts of the Falcon Playhouse

Emily D’Amico, Managing Editor
March 5, 2019
Exclusive: Summer reading list sneak peek: The Good Earth

Exclusive: Summer reading list sneak peek: The Good Earth

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
May 9, 2018
Pictures and videos from epic battle bots competition

Pictures and videos from epic battle bots competition

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
May 8, 2018
Video: Sarah Glaser’s senior speech

Video: Sarah Glaser’s senior speech

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
May 8, 2018
Video: Henry Howell’s senior speech

Video: Henry Howell’s senior speech

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
May 8, 2018
Video: Hayes Chatham’s senior speech

Video: Hayes Chatham’s senior speech

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
May 8, 2018
Video: Jack Berry’s senior speech

Video: Jack Berry’s senior speech

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
May 8, 2018
Can you guess the SSES classroom? Test your memory in this new quiz

Can you guess the SSES classroom? Test your memory in this new quiz

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
May 4, 2018
Lunchtime entertainment: robot battle and musical performance

Lunchtime entertainment: robot battle and musical performance

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
May 2, 2018
The Latin team poses with all the trophies and ribbons they earned

Falcons crush at Latin States; several members win State titles

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
April 27, 2018
Full video: College Pinning Ceremony

Full video: College Pinning Ceremony

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
April 26, 2018
The huge crowd outside the Intermediate School STEAM show makes it very hard to get in.

Huge lines block entrance to Intermediate School STEaM show

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
April 23, 2018
Theater Review: school production of Grease is huge success

Theater Review: school production of Grease is huge success

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
April 17, 2018
The kids let out some of their energy by playing with a parachute in the field.

Community service made fun; Very Special Arts Day in the middle school

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
April 14, 2018
Photo taken from Harold Tribune article.

Señor Wolcott featured in Herald Tribune; will run 20th Boston Marathon

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
April 10, 2018
Meaningful community service: Boys and Girls Club

Meaningful community service: Boys and Girls Club

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
April 4, 2018
Charlie Price’s senior speech

Charlie Price’s senior speech

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
April 3, 2018
Jack Zhang’s senior speech

Jack Zhang’s senior speech

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
April 3, 2018
Merry Moore’s senior speech

Merry Moore’s senior speech

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
April 3, 2018
What should you watch next? Students share their top Netflix picks

What should you watch next? Students share their top Netflix picks

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
March 15, 2018
Mock Trial headed to States! Gauntlet Wednesday to honor team

Mock Trial headed to States! Gauntlet Wednesday to honor team

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
March 12, 2018
A Grease rehearsal from the 2018 Spring musical. Pictured: Charlie Price (18'), Trystan Brown ('20), and Cam Vining ('20).

[Photo] Photo of the Day: Grease rehearsal

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
March 12, 2018
Victory in Boston: SSES students represent our school at HMC

Victory in Boston: SSES students represent our school at HMC

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
February 26, 2018
Sophomore Paul Williams enjoys a good book.

When was the last time you read a book? Five reasons to get back into reading

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
February 21, 2018
The SSES advanced B team, made up of sophomores Kassandra Haakman, Paul Williams, Thomas Joyce, and Tyler Popp prepare for its next round of certamen.

Latin Club crushes competition at the regional Latin forum

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
February 5, 2018
Alumnus Logan Walters graduated from Saint Stephen’s in 2000.

Brown bag lunch Thursday: “therapist adventurer” visits campus

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
January 31, 2018
The student competitors pose in Alfred Lerner Hall at Columbia University.

Falcons in New York: CMUNCE takes the city by storm

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
January 26, 2018
Click the image in the article to take the quiz!

Quiz: Which teacher is it? Match the baby picture to the teacher

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
January 22, 2018
This picture gives us an idea of what the new performing arts center will look like.

Performing Arts Center Update: plans, images of the building now available

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
January 9, 2018

SSES clubs compete all around the country. Which one is for you?

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
December 5, 2017
Don't miss "Alice @ Wonderland" this week

Don’t miss “Alice @ Wonderland” this week

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
November 28, 2017
Author Wendy Mills set to visit Saint Stephen's Thursday

Author Wendy Mills set to visit Saint Stephen’s Thursday

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
November 7, 2017
An artist's depiction of Martin Luther nailing his 95 Theses to the church door.

9.5 things you didn’t know happened on October 31st

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
October 30, 2017
Halloween bake sale tomorrow

Halloween bake sale tomorrow

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
October 30, 2017
Performing Arts Center coming soon: It's official!

Performing Arts Center coming soon: It’s official!

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
October 25, 2017
Senior Caitlin Lynch competes in the 2017 world rowing championship

Senior Caitlin Lynch competes in the 2017 world rowing championship

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
October 17, 2017
Carter Beckstein boards up windows with family and friends to prepare for Irma's arrival.

Life without power: the week after Irma

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
October 9, 2017
Tyler Popp, a member of one of the advanced teams, poses near a buzzer system used to play certamen.

The Latin club attends its first certamen match of the year

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
October 4, 2017
SSES student Nicky Mattheys takes a nap in the hallway.

Feeling sleepy? Here’s why school should start later in the day

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
September 20, 2017
Sophia Haakman, 3rd grade.

Photo of the Day: Irma hits home

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor
September 14, 2017
The case of the missing free time...

The case of the missing free time…

Kassandra Haakman, Contributing Writer
May 11, 2017
Nothing to do this weekend? How about a live Escape Room adventure...

Nothing to do this weekend? How about a live Escape Room adventure…

Kassandra Haakman, Contributing Writer
March 24, 2017
The future of performing arts at Saint Stephen's

The future of performing arts at Saint Stephen’s

Kassandra Haakman, Contributing Writer Contributing Writer
March 9, 2017
A history of the presidential inauguration

A history of the presidential inauguration

Kassandra Haakman, Contributing Writer
January 30, 2017
A broke person's guide to Christmas shopping

A broke person’s guide to Christmas shopping

Kassandra Haakman, Contributing writer
December 9, 2016
10 interesting things you didn't know about Thanksgiving

10 interesting things you didn’t know about Thanksgiving

Kassandra Haakman, Contributing Writer
November 18, 2016
Mock republican rally prepares students for election

Mock republican rally prepares students for election

Kassandra Haakman, contributing writer
November 4, 2016
What is the meaning of life?

What is the meaning of life?

Kassandra Haakman, Contributing Writer
October 12, 2016
New school year, new teachers

New school year, new teachers

Kassandra Haakman, Contributing Writer
September 9, 2016
Intense campaigns end in school elections

Intense campaigns end in school elections

Kassandra Haakman, Contributing Writer
September 7, 2016
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