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A family from Mexico poses with a poster and shares their cultural story.
World Cultures Day comes to the IS (Photo Gallery)
February 1, 2023
Upper School math teacher intently learned from Inna Snyder the uniqueness of Russian Culture
Food Festival unites and celebrates diverse heritages
January 30, 2023
English teacher Mr. Hoonhout proudly shows the phones his advisory has shelved for the week.
“Low-Tech Week” comes to Saint Stephen’s
January 24, 2023
Saint Stephens Student recycles his water bottle. Photo by Amelia
Recycling is Back!
January 24, 2023
The CMUNCE team standing in front of the Low Memorial Library. (Joshua Sket)
Columbia Model United Nations 2023
January 23, 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
A twist on a sun chips to show my distain for the snack . Art by Gauntlet Creative Director, Sarabeth Wester.
Settling for Sun Chips
January 12, 2023
Not belonging to a faith can make you feel alone. You look around and everyone around you belongs, but you.
My personal struggle with faith
November 16, 2022
Different moments captured during my time at camp.
How camp has shaped me
November 16, 2022
A top view of the decorations on the dance floor.
Aly’s Column: You missed out on Winter Formal
February 7, 2023
Once a joy for many kids, reading is seen as a chore for many Upper School students.
Bring back the love of reading
January 25, 2023
Benefits of bringing a lunch from home
Benefits of bringing a lunch from home
January 23, 2023
Ms. Fleming poses after her college graduation from UF in 2019.
SSES welcomes a new college counselor
January 23, 2023
A Warrior Asian betta fish posing for a photo
You should raise a fish
January 11, 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
Is graffiti still art?
Is graffiti still art?
February 3, 2023
Why I quit video games
Why I quit video games
December 15, 2022
Chess is rapidly becoming a phenomenon both at SSES and across the country.
Why Chess is Cool
December 8, 2022
When it comes to the 4-inches above the knee rule, it seems boys are less likely to be dress coded
Breaking the (dress) code
December 6, 2022
Dr. Asplen, the Sarasota County School Superintendent, was rightfully furious about his potential termination at Tuesdays meeting.
Shot in the foot: Dr. Asplen’s shameful termination
December 5, 2022
Robert Pattinsons Bruce Wayne as seen in The Batman (2022)
The emo Batman
March 15, 2022
Teen vaping is a big issue nowadays and its strongly advised against.
Do you juul?
December 2, 2019
Letter to the editor: VOTE EXPERIENCED
Letter to the editor: VOTE EXPERIENCED
April 22, 2019
I used to welcome the silence of long study nights, especially after a hectic day at school. Now, its often too quiet, even for my taste.
Adjusting to life without a sister
February 22, 2019
Be the change you want to see on campus
Be the change you want to see on campus
February 21, 2019
Senior Alyssa Nucci and Sophomore Ansley Morris taco their tongues.
Top hidden talents on campus
October 22, 2019
Someone counting money
What it’s like to be a student with a job
May 3, 2019
Emily DAmico (19), Dylan Zoller (20), and Olivia Elisha (19) looking fabulous and ready to take on prom.
Thoughts on prom (from a senior who hates social events)
April 22, 2019
Forever falcons get into a position to take a picture for the year book.
The best (and worst) parts of being a Forever Falcon
March 21, 2019
Watch this bad boy: Stanley Kubricks The Shining
Watch this bad boy: Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining
February 28, 2019
A Christmas Carol
December 7, 2022
Gauntlet vs Denmark Trivia
Gauntlet vs Denmark Trivia
November 8, 2022
Shup Funpule: Battle for the Falcon
Shup Funpule: Battle for the Falcon
October 28, 2022
The Dance-off this year was considered one of the best in decades.
The 2022-23 Dance-Off Video
October 7, 2022
Are you smarter than a 5th grader?
September 19, 2022
Matthew Vara commits to U Tampa for lacrosse.
Senior falcons soar to collegiate athletics
November 15, 2022
The Falcon boys football team following their win against ODA.
Falcon sports teams move onto state championships
November 9, 2022
Bryson Shrimplin performing a Clean and Jerk exercise.
Weightlifting team is newest addition to Falcon athletics
October 26, 2022
the 2022 Falcon baseball team just before playing the last game of the season.
The boys of summer
October 18, 2022
New ticketing app Ticket Spicket sweeps SSES
New ticketing app ‘Ticket Spicket’ sweeps SSES
October 7, 2022
CJ Jhonsons senior speech
CJ Jhonson’s senior speech
February 8, 2023
Bella Rosas senior speech
Bella Rosa’s senior speech
February 8, 2023
Elyse Skoumals senior speech
Elyse Skoumal’s senior speech
February 8, 2023
Matt Varas senior speech
Matt Vara’s senior speech
February 8, 2023
Kate Barans Senior Speech
Kate Baran’s Senior Speech
February 7, 2023
CJ Jhonsons senior speech
CJ Jhonson’s senior speech
February 8, 2023
Bella Rosas senior speech
Bella Rosa’s senior speech
February 8, 2023
Elyse Skoumals senior speech
Elyse Skoumal’s senior speech
February 8, 2023
Matt Varas senior speech
Matt Vara’s senior speech
February 8, 2023
Kate Barans Senior Speech
Kate Baran’s Senior Speech
February 7, 2023
A family from Mexico poses with a poster and 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
Seniors Tatum Tellbuescher and Sophia Villaveces want to interact with you in the Interact club.
Photo Gallery: 2022 Club Fair
August 31, 2022
Sophomores Isabella, Sienna, Sofia and Julia and juniors Sophia and Paige appreciate time together at prom.
Photo Gallery: Prom 2022
April 27, 2022
Junior Garrett LaFlamme sets the tone for the pep rally.
Homecoming week: Float activity photo gallery
October 6, 2021
Happy Thanksgiving from the Gauntlet!
Are you smarter than a turkey?
November 11, 2021
Quiz: Which Pixar character is your ideal best friend?
Quiz: Which Pixar character is your ideal best friend?
October 28, 2021
Do you know what you want to be for Halloween?
What should you be for Halloween?
October 8, 2021
Christmas songs are a key way to get into the spirit.
Quiz: What holiday song do you need in your life right now?
December 17, 2020
Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou.
Which senior notable are you?
April 27, 2020
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
Comic: Sometime in class...
Comic: Sometime in class…
October 19, 2021
Comic: Welcoming in the new season
Comic: Welcoming in the new season
October 12, 2021
American health workers donning protective gear. Photo credit: U.S. Navy
The untold pain of COVID-19
May 5, 2020
The memes that have dominated the Coronavirus era
The memes that have dominated the Coronavirus era
April 30, 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
April 10, 2020
When it comes to remote learning, how do teachers really know how much is too much?
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?
We should react this way to other contemporary issues
March 30, 2020
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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]

 

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CJ Jhonson’s senior speech

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Bella Rosa’s senior speech

February 8, 2023

Elyse Skoumal’s senior speech

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Matt Vara’s senior speech

February 8, 2023

Kate Baran’s Senior Speech

February 7, 2023

Mason Dillingham’s Senior Speech

February 7, 2023

Cole Ryskamp’s senior speech

February 1, 2023

Samantha Shander’s senior speech

February 1, 2023

Jade Apple’s senior speech

January 24, 2023

Mia Ferdinand’s senior speech

January 24, 2023

Taylor Vogt’s senior speech

January 24, 2023

Riley Schlick-Trask’s senior speech

January 24, 2023

Asa Watkins senior speech

January 24, 2023

Elyse Skoumal’s senior speech

January 24, 2023

A Christmas Carol

December 7, 2022

Leo Li’s senior speech

November 16, 2022

Connor Albrecht’s senior speech

November 16, 2022

Rowan Bilik’s senior speech

November 16, 2022

James Gelvin’s senior speech

November 16, 2022

Noah McCray’s senior speech

November 16, 2022

Josh Sket’s senior speech

November 15, 2022

Jackson Clark’s senior speech

November 15, 2022

Ryan LaLiberty’s’ senior speech

November 15, 2022

Paul Yin’s senior speech

November 15, 2022

Daniel Schnur’s senior speech

November 15, 2022

Cayden Smith’s senior speech

November 15, 2022

Brandon Shirmer’s senior speech

November 15, 2022

Alyson Folkens’ senior speech

November 9, 2022

Gauntlet vs Denmark Trivia

November 8, 2022

Shup Funpule: Battle for the Falcon

October 28, 2022
The Dance-off this year was considered one of the best in decades.

The 2022-23 Dance-Off Video

October 7, 2022

Mikayla Casa’s senior speech

September 26, 2022

Amelia Sabo’s senior speech

September 26, 2022

Are you smarter than a 5th grader?

September 19, 2022

Amna Li’s senior speech

September 13, 2022

Jet Chen’s senior speech

September 13, 2022

Braden Mohr’s senior speech

September 9, 2022

Matthew Talbot’s senior speech

September 9, 2022

What advice would you give to the new students of the upper school?

August 31, 2022
Class of 23 kicks-off year with Senior Sunrise

Class of ’23 kicks-off year with Senior Sunrise

August 23, 2022
The Newsroom: The journey of a student-produced news site

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

May 9, 2022
Dillon Ogles Senior Speech

Dillon Ogle’s Senior Speech

May 3, 2022
SSES tennis hype video

SSES tennis hype video

April 19, 2022

What’s in the box?

March 2, 2022

Guess the song

March 1, 2022

Most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes of SSES

February 9, 2022
Do superstitions really work? Art work by Eva Stirou

Do superstitions really work? We asked a few Falcons

January 21, 2022
Saint Stephens soccer hype video

Saint Stephen’s soccer hype video

December 7, 2021
Boys varsity soccer

Boys varsity soccer

November 12, 2021
Girls varsity soccer

Girls varsity soccer

November 12, 2021
Girls varsity basketball

Girls varsity basketball

November 12, 2021
Boys varsity basketball

Boys varsity basketball

November 12, 2021
Winter sports preview: through the eyes of leaders

Winter sports preview: through the eyes of leaders

November 12, 2021

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

October 29, 2021

What was your favorite part of Hoco Week?

October 6, 2021
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