Recent Stories
the official student-produced news site for Saint Stephen's Episcopal School

the Gauntlet
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
the official student-produced news site for Saint Stephen's Episcopal School

the Gauntlet
the official student-produced news site for Saint Stephen's Episcopal School

the Gauntlet
Michael Konkol

Michael Konkol, Associate Editor/Brocast/Video

Michael Konkol is a second year member and an associate editor for the Gauntlet. He likes to play football, lacrosse and make videos for the gauntlet. His favorite movie is The Pursuit of Happiness. His email is [email protected]

 

All content by Michael Konkol

Gauntlet bootcamp

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

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

Kate Baran’s Senior Speech

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, and Aquiles Gonzalez
February 7, 2023

Mason Dillingham’s Senior Speech

Michael Konkol, Aquiles Gonzalez, and Luke Donley
February 7, 2023

Cole Ryskamp’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Aquiles Gonzalez, and Luke Donley
February 1, 2023

Samantha Shander’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Aquiles Gonzalez, and Luke Donley
February 1, 2023

Jade Apple’s senior speech

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

Mia Ferdinand’s senior speech

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

Taylor Vogt’s senior speech

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

Riley Schlick-Trask’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Aquiles Gonzalez, and Luke Donley
January 24, 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

Leo Li’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, and Aquiles Gonzalez
November 16, 2022

Connor Albrecht’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, and Aquiles Gonzalez
November 16, 2022

Rowan Bilik’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, and Aquiles Gonzalez
November 16, 2022

James Gelvin’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, and Aquiles Gonzalez
November 16, 2022

Noah McCray’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, and Aquiles Gonzalez
November 16, 2022

Josh Sket’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, and Aquiles Gonzalez
November 15, 2022

Jackson Clark’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, and Aquiles Gonzalez
November 15, 2022

Ryan LaLiberty’s’ senior speech

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, and Aquiles Gonzalez
November 15, 2022

Paul Yin’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, and Aquiles Gonzalez
November 15, 2022

Daniel Schnur’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, and Aquiles Gonzalez
November 15, 2022

Cayden Smith’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, and Aquiles Gonzalez
November 15, 2022

Brandon Shirmer’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, and Aquiles Gonzalez
November 15, 2022

Alyson Folkens’ senior speech

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, and Aquiles Gonzalez
November 9, 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

Mikayla Casa’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, and Aquiles Gonzalez
September 26, 2022

Amelia Sabo’s senior speech

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, and Aquiles Gonzalez
September 26, 2022

Are you smarter than a 5th grader?

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

Amna Li’s senior speech

Michael Konkol , Aquiles Gonzalez, and Luke Donley
September 13, 2022

Jet Chen’s senior speech

Michael Konkol , Luke Donley, and Aquiles Gonzalez
September 13, 2022

Braden Mohr’s senior speech

Luke Donley, Michael Konkol, and Aquiles Gonzalez
September 9, 2022

Matthew Talbot’s senior speech

Luke Donley, Aquiles Gonzalez, and Michael Konkol
September 9, 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
Class of 23 kicks-off year with Senior Sunrise

Class of ’23 kicks-off year with Senior Sunrise

Michael Konkol, Associate Editor
August 23, 2022
The Newsroom: The journey of a student-produced news site

The Newsroom: The journey of a student-produced news site

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, and Aquiles Gonzalez
May 9, 2022
Dillon Ogles Senior Speech

Dillon Ogle’s Senior Speech

Michael Konkol, Video team
May 3, 2022
SSES tennis hype video

SSES tennis hype video

Michael Konkol, Aquiles Gonzalez, and Luke Donley
April 19, 2022

What’s in the box?

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, and Aquiles Gonzalez
March 2, 2022

Guess the song

Michael Konkol, Aquiles Gonzalez, and Luke Donley
March 1, 2022

Most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes of SSES

Luke Donley, Michael Konkol, and Aquiles Gonzalez
February 9, 2022
Do superstitions really work? Art work by Eva Stirou

Do superstitions really work? We asked a few Falcons

Michael Konkol, Staff Writer
January 21, 2022
Saint Stephens soccer hype video

Saint Stephen’s soccer hype video

Michael Konkol and Luke Donley
December 7, 2021
Boys varsity soccer

Boys varsity soccer

Michael Konkol, Staff Writer
November 12, 2021
Girls varsity soccer

Girls varsity soccer

Michael Konkol, Staff Writer
November 12, 2021
Girls varsity basketball

Girls varsity basketball

Michael Konkol, Staff Writer
November 12, 2021
Boys varsity basketball

Boys varsity basketball

Michael Konkol, Staff Writer
November 12, 2021
Winter sports preview: through the eyes of leaders

Winter sports preview: through the eyes of leaders

Michael Konkol, Staff Writer
November 12, 2021

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

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, and Aquiles Gonzalez
October 29, 2021

What was your favorite part of Hoco Week?

Michael Konkol, Luke Donley, and Aquiles Gonzalez
October 6, 2021
Load More Stories

the Gauntlet
© 2023 • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in
Translate